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A/N: Hey everyone! fangirlMasquerade here, previously known as Bahamut Fury for my followers checking this out. This is another series of short oneshots, much like my Beating the Elements story, only this time it's all about Loki and Thor! (No, not Thorki) Each chapter will be a new story. I wrote this for the 30 Day Winter Challenge, which can be found on deviantART. Now I'm uploading this to both my dA account and here, and will be updating daily. Literally every day until the 31 days of winter is up. :) That's about it for now, so enjoy today's chapter, for tomorrow is a new day with a new chapter!
And Happy New Year!

Set in the realm of: Midgard. Thor and Loki are: Adults. Guest appearances by: None.
Chapter Summary: It's Thor and Loki's first Christmas season on Midgard and the golden prince is taking the traditions seriously. When he offers Loki a Christmas sweater to wear, Loki accepts the garment. Then burns it.

Day 1: Sweaters

Loki silently asked the Norns why they hated him so. What had he done to deserve such punishments as this? Being stuck on Midgard with Thor was cruel and unusual. Being stuck here with the oaf during the realm's most seasonal time was torture. The time he had spent with the Chitauri was not nearly as torturous as this.

Thor was a sucker for traditions, and Midgard had many; especially during the holiday seasons. Apparently it was very traditional for Midgardians to wear overly colorful sweaters around this time of year to show their 'Christmas spirit' as Stark put it. Even he had been wearing a sweater Pepper had given him. (Loki figured it was because he'd done something stupid and was trying to get on her good side again)

When the golden haired prince started wearing a sweater to blend in with the others, Loki just wondered how he never realized he was adopted before, because surely he was not related to this oaf of a man.

"Brother! It is time we leave for the Man of Iron's party." Thor said as he poked his head into Loki's room with a cheerful grin. "They are serving that rather tasteful drink, egg of nog."

Loki rolled his eyes and looked up from the book he was reading. "One, we're not brothers. And two, why must I be present? I threw him out of a window once. Do you truly wish to risk it a second time?" He asked wryly, smirking a bit.

Thor shook his head and walked into the room, folding his arms across his broad chest as he stood before his brother. "I will catch him if you do. You cannot simply sit around here all the time when we are not helping the Avengers. You must learn to be social with them! They are our friends and allies."

"Again, I threw Stark out of a window. And Banner nearly left me paralyzed." Loki scowled at Thor and snapped his book closed, swinging his legs over the side of the bed to stand up and put it away. "Why in the nine would I wish to spend anymore time than I must with these mortals?"

"Because they are serving egg of nog!" Thor beamed.

Loki closed his eyes. Well, he did enjoy the beverage. And Stark didn't skimp on things. "Fine." He bit out, almost immediately regretting it as Thor gave him a rough, albeit very brotherly hug. "Gah! Release me before I turn you into a rodent!" He threatened, clawing at Thor's arms.

Thor grinned and ruffled Loki's hair after releasing him. "I have something for you." He said, leaving the room and dragging Loki with him.

The younger male scowled as he was rather rudely dragged from his room. "Whatever it is I don't want it." He said, clearly annoyed with Asgard's heir.

The blonde Asgardian just dragged Loki out of his room and then grabbed a bag, turning and handing it to Loki with a winning smile. "It will help you better fit in with everyone."

Eyeing the bag like it contained a plague, Loki took it gingerly and gave Thor a dubious look. But he figured he might as well humor the oaf and he opened said bag, pulling out the gift in question. The bag dropped to the floor as Loki held up one of the Midgardian holiday sweaters Loki detested so much, much like the one Thor was currently wearing for Stark's party.

It was green and had two cartoony snowmen on it with snowflakes in the background. Loki's eye twitched as he stared at the horrendous garment. "I picked it out myself for you! I know you love green and snow, I thought it was perfect for you! With this you will fit in with everyone else."

Loki looked at Thor over the top of the sweater he held out. Then, the garment suddenly burst into flames and Loki dropped it to the floor. "If this is what I must wear to be a part of your little group of friends, then I will gladly remain the black sheep of the Avengers." He said, crossing his arms and stomping out the burnt garment that now lay in ashes at their feet.

Thor looked like a scolded puppy as he watched his gift go up in smoke - literally. He shook his head and looked at his brother, then just smiled and wrapped his arm around the other man's shoulders. "I will not give up in helping you make new friends, brother." He said, dragging Loki out to go to Stark's party.

The raven haired prince groaned. That was what he was afraid of.

Fin