"Anthony, we are going to be late." Loki sighed as he adjusted his tie. Tony was sitting on the bedroom floor doodling blueprints. Why the floor? He had no idea. Stark dropped everything when inspiration hit. "You are wrinkling your suit."
"Yeah, yeah. I'm almost done. Lok's give me five." Tony muttered while quickly scrawling out equations across the top of the page.
Loki sat in the plush cream colored arm chair, legs crossed, leaning on his hand looking extremely bored as his little engineer scribbled quickly around the edges of the page. "Tony, you have exactly one minute to finish up what you're doing before I throw you over my shoulder and carry you down to the car."
The use of his name almost went unnoticed as he drew a rough design. "You can't rush genius, babe." Tony continued turning the page. "Are you sure I have to be there? Couldn't you just—whoa, whoa! Ok, Loki. I get it." Sighing he propped his elbow up on the gods back leaning his chin in his hand. "Jarvis scan and save under 'rudely interrupted'. Can you put me down?"
"When we reach the car." Came the slightly amused response.
Tony exhale noisily, "Alright, well I'm just gonna have to play with your butt then until we get there." Loki snickered then swatted Tony's backside when he got too handsy."Hey!"
Happy held the car door open for them as Loki deposited Tony in the backseat. Leaning out the door he pointed to Happy. "You can get that shit-eating grin off your face, Hogan." Which only made the driver smile harder.
Loki and Happy exchanged pleasantries as he climbed in the back.
Tony lolled his head to the side looking exasperated. "Why are we going out to meet Jane and Thor again? Why couldn't they come to the house?"
"Simple, love, they wished to take us out to dine. This speaks of Jane. If Thor had his way he would have us meet at a drinking establishment." Loki threaded their fingers together.
"I could use a drink right about now."
"Which is why, I'm sure Jane chose a restaurant over a bar." Tony leaned up to steal a quick kiss. "You and Thor would be drunk before the first course otherwise." Tony opened his mouth to protest and quickly closed it. He was right.
Twenty minutes later they arrived at a quaint little restaurant overlooking the waterfront. They gathered outside, Thor greeted them in typical Thor fashion; loud, boisterous and grand. Jane hugged them both, asking how they were and given the lowdown on what's been happening since the last time they saw each other. Thor spoke to Loki about their mother and how she had ripped into Odin for that stunt he pulled the last time the god was in Asgard.
"Loki, how are your children?" Jane inquired. Her eyes alight with curiosity and a hint of…sadness? She had met the boys a couple of times and got along greatly with them.
"They are well and thriving. They have adapted rather quickly to living as mortals." Loki beamed when he spoke of them.
"Yeah we definitely have our hands full, but in a good way. They are very inquisitive and are not satisfied with any half-ass answer." Tony chimed in. "I've even had Jor down in the workshop with me. That kid is brilliant. They all are."
Jane was riveted to how Tony and Loki spoke of the children. Thor watched her with smiling sad eyes. Loki didn't miss the gaze. He knew Thor and Jane had been trying to conceive for some time now. Jane, unfortunately, could not carry for more than a couple months resulting in at least two miscarriages that he knew of.
Loki gently squeezed Tony's knee to gain his attention, the genius caught on. Giving himself an out, he took a drink and Loki cut in. "You surely didn't come all this way to hear us prattle on about my boys."
Jane and Thor exchanged a glance. "Actually," Jane started. "That is kind of what we wanted to talk to you about."
"Oh?" Now it was their turn to share a look.
"Go on."
"Well, you know that Thor and I have been trying to have children for a while and have been unsuccessful." Jane looked to the blond then back to the couple across the table.
"Jane's womb simply will not allow her to carry." Thor plainly stated.
Loki looked almost appalled at his brother's insensitivity. "Thor, could you be anymore crass?"
Thor turned sorrowful eyes on his beloved mortal. "I am sorry Jane. Forgive me."
She patted his cheek and smiled. Turning her attention back to Loki specifically. "We've come to ask you a pretty awkward favor. We wanted to speak to you and Tony since this concerns the both of you," she took a deep breath, "Could you, would you bare us a child?"
Tony was flabbergasted. He totally didn't see this coming. Loki sat emotionlessly and tense as he processed the request. He held Loki's hand and for once was completely at a loss for words. This was not his decision, but was very curious as to what Loki would say.
"You want me to be a vessel for your child?" Again, no emotion.
"Yes, if that is even possible. Thor seems to think it is."
Loki's gaze slides to his brother. His blue eyes are pleading a silent prayer. "You know not of what you ask."
"I know I ask of my brother's help. He has born beautiful, magnificent children. We only ask that you would consider it, Loki." Thor grasped Jane's hand.
As Tony held Loki's. He stroked his thumb over the back of his hand. The god's gripped his mortals hand a little tighter. His voice soft and quiet when he spoke. "You are not afraid my blood would somehow taint your unborn child?"
Jane looked aghast. "No. Oh, God no, Loki. Why would we?"
Loki bent his head, silently gazing at the entwined fingers in his lap. The thumb still stroking his hand gently.
"Can you give us a moment?" Tony asked and they left the table.
"Hey, you ok, babe?" Loki tilted his head like he wasn't quite sure. "Loki, talk to me."
Thin lips pressed tightly and brows pulled together in thought. Loki sighed deeply and looked at Tony. "What they are asking for is dangerous. The spell is not that difficult to perform, however, there could be…complications. If my blood were to come in contact with their offspring while in utero it would kill it or change the genetic makeup drastically." Loki paused. "I do not want to cause a rift between my brother and his father because Odin would deem it necessary to dispose of another monster."
Tony took both of Loki's hands in his own. "You worry too much babe. What makes you think Odin will have the balls to come down here and do that, huh? I think we made it pretty clear what we would do if he touched your kids. We will protect Thor's too." Tony took a deep breath. Ok, he was going for the gusto here. "What if we wanted one of our own some day? I mean, I'm not getting any younger here."
Loki's eyes snapped up in surprise. "You want a child? You've never mentioned this before."
Tony shrugged. "I was always happy with yours. They're practically mine anyway. So yeah, why not?"
Loki searched his eyes and Tony smirked at the thought that the god might be taking him seriously, because he certainly was not joking. Those shining emerald eyes bore into Tony's soul looking for any sign of deceit. He searched so hard he felt himself drowning in the truth of those dark chocolate pools. Blinking a couple of times, Loki shook his head slightly as a small smile tugged at his lips. "You never cease to amaze me, Anthony." The god reached up to cup his aging mortal's cheek. Although Tony was as strong as ever, the fine lines around his eyes were becoming more apparent as time passed by; a touch of grey worried at his temples. It was taking more time for him to heal on his own accord when he wouldn't allow Loki to aid him. This would not do, not at all. "If you want me to bear your seed, then I will request that you plan to stay around a little longer than your life span allows."
Ah, the apple talk again. Tony resigned. They had had this conversation numerous times. But Tony being Tony was firm on not wanting to outlive his usefulness. And Loki being Loki, never wanted to let it go. Seemed like he wasn't going to get out of it this time.
"If all goes well with Thor's kid and we have one of our own, I'll eat the damn apple."
Loki smiled so radiantly it almost blinded him. His heart burst and over flowed with the love he saw reflected in those hypnotic pools of jade. He would eat the fruit just to see that smile again.
Taking a deep breath, "Are you certain? I will become fat and irritable and—weepy."
Tony laughed and rolled his eyes. "I can hardly believe you will be anywhere near fat and as for irritable, well—ow, hey!" Loki kicked his shin. Tony chuckled. "I think I'll manage."
"So we will do this then?"
"No, you will do this. I'll rub your feet and run to the store when you have crazy cravings." Tony grinned.
"You know they will have to move in with us." Loki ran his hand up Tony's arm. "Do you think you will be alright with that?"
"Phfft. We have plenty of rooms. It will be fine." Tony waved him off. He called the nervous couple over. Sitting down they grasped each other's hands in anticipation.
Loki stared at them, seriousness settling in his features. "I will do this for you." Thor and Jane smiled widely. "But, you must move in with us, you both will need to be present. Many things can go wrong with this procedure. You must realize what you are getting into, but above all, you must love this child regardless of the outcome. I will only do this once. You know my children and the stigmatism that follows them." They both nodded.
Tony clapped his hands together. "Alright then, when do we start?"
Loki scooted his chair closer to Jane. "May I?" Jane nodded. Loki placed his hand on her lower abdomen and closed his eyes. She felt his magic seep into her, warmth spreading through her midsection. Her cheeks flushed at the feel of its gentle caress. For half a second she wondered if this is what Tony felt when Loki touched him. She peered up at Thor, then Tony-no reaction from either of them. They were genuinely rapt with curiosity. "The spell will need to be cast within the next few weeks. You will have to copulate during that time in order for it to take effect.
"Which means, pack your shit, you're moving in!" Tony smiled widely.
AN: ok here it is, the start of a new one. I hope you like it. Seems I will be diving into some taboo territory with the whole mpreg thing. But its for a good reason right? Let me know how you feel, what's your thoughts. Take care! ~sbed