A/N: So, I was sat listening to Black Sabbath's 'Iron Man' because it's amazing and I had just watched Avengers (for the 100-and-something time) and I just sat and listened to the lyrics thinking of Tony and this idea came into my head. Not sure if it has been done before so sorry if this is a crappier version of something you've already read.
This is unbeta'd as I couldn't wait to post it and its all been written in the space of about thirty minutes so its pretty raw.
Disclaimer: I just own this story. No money being made from this.
PLEASE READ: So, after Avengers Loki explains about the Chitauri being after him because he wasn't successful in claiming Midgard and is not taken back to Asgard as they'll find him there and instead is asked to join the Avengers so Thor can keep an eye on him and the two brothers stay at Stark (or now Avengers) Tower with Tony and Bruce. They all have a floor each. Natasha and Clint are living together in a New York apartment a few streets away and Steve travels a lot, getting used to the new world and seeing all he's missed.
Enjoy.
"Sir, Master Odinson would like to speak to you in the living room," Jarvis spoke while Tony tinkered with his latest experiment. Tony sighed and stood.
"Thank you, Jarvis," He replied, getting into the elevator to go speak to Thor.
When it opened Thor was stood in the middle of the living room holding Mjolnir and was wearing his usual armor and cape.
"Jarvis, remind me to get Thor some real clothes," Tony muttered.
"Yes sir,"
Thor looked up at the AI's voice and saw Tony.
"Man Of Iron!" He announced, gesturing Tony forward.
"What do you want, Meatswing?" He asked, rolling his eyes and moving forward.
As he got closer to the couch Thor was glaring at Tony saw why. Loki was sprawled across the couch on his back with his head resting on one arm and his ankles propped up on the other. He had one arms tucked behind his head and the other was holding the remote control for the TV out lazily. He was wearing a loose black t-shirt and black jeans, clearly not sharing his brother's love of staying in Asgardian clothes.
"Loki wont move!" Thor pointed Mjolnir at his brother and scowled at him again. Loki just carried on staring at the screen, which was showing some dull tennis match Tony was certain Loki had no interest in.
Tony sighed. "He's your brother, you move him," He sat in the chair next to Loki's head with a small smile. It was always fun watching the bothers bicker. Until it escalated but that was rare lately.
"Loki. Move!" Thor ordered. Loki just yawned and blinked at the screen, not acknowledging Thor's presence.
Thor growled and grabbed the front of Loki's shirt. Loki dropped the remote as his hands flew to Thor's as he dragged him up and tried to dump him on the floor in between the couch and the glass coffee table but Loki dragged him down with him and somehow rolled them so he was above Thor, who hit his head off the table.
Loki stood up and dusted himself off but Thor grabbed his ankle and pulled him back down. Loki yelped as he tried to claw at the couch to stop Thor pulling his back but it was useless. Thor held Loki down with one of his arms and summoned Mjolnir with his other. He placed the hammer on Loki's chest and smirked when Loki huffed in annoyance at not being able to move. He turned to where Loki had dropped the remote and stared in confusion at the plain carpet. Glancing up, Thor saw Tony lounging on the couch in the same position Loki was in moments ago and there was an engineering channel on TV. Loki sniggered from his position pinned to the floor and Thor glared at Tony and bent down to pick up Mjolnir threatening Tony.
Tony remained impassive and hoped Bruce would hear him scream from where he was in his lab if Thor did actually use it, luckily for him, Jarvis's voice rang through the building.
"Master Stark, Master Odinson, Master Laufeyson, Master Banner. Master Rogers has just contacted. On the way back here from his trip to India he encountered a spot of trouble outside Manhattan. He requires the assistance of all the Avengers immediately; I have already contacted Master Barton and Ms. Romanoff,"
"Fine, tell him we're suiting up," Tony hauled himself off the couch as Jarvis confirmed the order. Since Thor was already suited up it was just him and Loki that needed getting ready. Loki closed his eyes and there was a faint glow coming from his clothes as he transformed into his Asgardian clothes. Minus the helmet, Loki had leant it just gets in the way and is uncomfortable heavy after not wearing it for a while. He held his hand out and his staff – not the scepter but the one he had when he was in Asgard – materialized there. The brothers looked at Tony expectantly, the past squabble aside, and Tony sighed. He walked off to go suit up. When they were ready Thor span Mjolnir and Tony started up his rockets. Loki looked between the two and closed his eyes again, disappearing.
"Where'd Rock Of Ages go?" Tony asked behind the mask.
"He has had physical contact with the Captain recently so he'll be able to lock on to his position in his mind and teleport to his location. It takes a lot of magic but he's getting used to it,"
"Ah… that's worrying," Tony pointed out.
Thor ignored him and took off, Tony right behind him.
"What the hell is that?!" Black Widow exclaimed when they'd all arrived. It looked like a scary dragon straight out of a fantasy. It was black and had red markings over it. Captain was doing a good job at keeping it preoccupied while he waited for them but was having trouble.
"I have no idea but what's say we help out Rogers and worry about it later?" Iron Man announced. They all nodded and Hawkeye headed for the nearest rooftop. Iron Man flew up and shot it in the face with his retro blasters. He shook its head slightly in confusion but then roared at the man.
"Uh oh," Iron Man muttered, moving out of the way as it breathed out fire.
Fire? Seriously? What is this thing? Iron Man thought and he wove in and out to avoid the fire breath and taloned paws. It swatted Iron Man out of the air and he crashed to the ground and skidded to a stop in front of a parked car. He looked up while Jarvis assessed the damage and saw Thor going for the monster's face; he too got knocked out of the air. He saw Loki stood a few feet away from Iron Man holding his staff up and shooting a bright blue light from it at the dragon's chest, making it stagger back.
"Loki! Great work, keep doing that!" Captain shouted to the younger god, who nodded to him and held the staff out again, emitting the same light at the same area.
"Guys, coms on! Spread out!" Iron Man instructed when the damage report was done. Everyone, including Thor and Loki, raised their hands to their ears to switch on the communication devices they all wore. Jarvis switched on Iron Man's com and he turned on the thrusters, shooting up to join Thor in the sky.
"Bruce, I think it's time to get angry, big guy," He announced. Ten seconds later the Hulk was barreling down the street from where they left him in the jet. Black Widow dived past him to get in the jet herself.
Loki carried on shooting the creature but the beams were getting thinner and it wasn't being affected as strongly. Also, when Loki lifted the staff it wavered slightly.
"Loki, come on, keep going!" Captain instructed.
"I'm trying!" Loki's strained voice rang through the coms.
"Here's the plan. Widow, keep shooting at its head from the Jet. Thor don't let it take her down, cover her. Hawk, aim for the eyes and any other sensitive area you see. Iron Man, keep it away from Loki. Loki, concentrate on shooting that light stuff, Tony'll cover you, don't worry. I'll direct the Hulk and help take out his legs," Captain's voice was strong as he gave the ordered. They all confirmed and Iron Man thought he heard Loki groan slightly but shook it off. He waked over to Loki quickly and stood next to him, ready to jump in if he was in danger.
"Loki?"
"I work better when I can close my eyes to concentrate but I can't with the constant risk of being killed," He gritted his teeth as he unleashed another thinner blast.
"Close your eyes, I got your back Reindeer Games," Iron Man loaded up his blasters in preparation to reassure Loki.
Loki looked at him before closing his eyes. The light was brighter this time and Iron Man smiled under the mask.
Eventually it was weakening and dazed. Just as it was about to fall. Iron Man looked over to Loki and saw a line of blood dripping down his face from his nose. Loki lifted a hand to his head and Iron Man was about to ask him what was wrong when he felt a searing pain shoot up his back and stomach. Loki turned to Tony and his eyes widened when his eyes trailed to Tony's abdomen. Tony looked down and gasped. The monster had managed to stab Tony with one of its claws, which had broke off when it hit the floor and it pierced through his armor.
Tony staggered back and Loki reached out to steady him but Tony fell on his back, wincing as the claw shifted. Loki dropped the staff and knelt next to Tony. Everyone else noticed something was wrong and came over. Except the Hulk who was smashing a truck for fun.
They all crowded round and Steve removed his helmet. Tony was staring up but he was still breathing, his mouth slightly open.
"What do we do?" Thor asked, panicking.
"The only person who'd know is currently a green ape," Loki muttered.
"Hey, look at that, you're kneeling for me," Tony laughed then coughed.
Loki smirked slightly before looking at the claw protruding from Tony's body and frowned again.
"This really hurts, guys," Tony cringed. Natasha ran over to Bruce to try and calm him down so he could help and Clint tried to figure out what had been punctured.
"Ugh, I can't believe I'm going to die because Spyro got pissy,"
"You are not going to die, Stark," Steve insisted.
"I am... nigh guys," Tony whispered. "Jarvis... make sure... there's plenty of booze... at my funeral," The last bit was barely audible but Jarvis confirmed it anyway.
"Tony?" Loki asked. No reply.
"Metal Man!" Thor shouted, still nothing.
Bruce ran over, closely followed by Natasha and clad in ripped shorts.
"Tony?" He asked, dropping to his knees beside Loki. Bruce reached over and felt Tony's pulse point.
His eyes lit up slightly.
"He's still alive guys!" Bruce announced. "Thor, get him to the jet, careful not to make the claw move too much,"
"Wait, I can teleport back with him," Loki offered. No one knew he could d that except Thor. "That way there'll be less chance of aggravating the wound too much,"
"Okay, good call Loki, everyone else back to the tower ASAP," Bruce ordered, jumping into the jet.
Loki looped his arm around Tony's waist and held Tony's arm over his shoulder, muttering a quiet apology to the unconscious man when he hauled him up.
"Loki, get him to my lab," Bruce called over to him. Loki nodded and closed his eyes. When he reopened them they were in Bruce's medical lab. Loki dragged Tony to the examination table.
"Tony, don't die or I swear…" Loki waved his arms around uselessly, not knowing how to end the threat. He looked around restlessly. The others were taking forever.
"Loki?" He heard Natasha's voice in the com.
He pressed the button on the device and spoke. "Yes?" He released the button so he could hear Natasha, like Tony had taught him months ago.
"Are you in the lab?" She asked anxiously.
"Yes, and Tony,"
"Bruce said to check his pulse,"
"Alright," He walked over to Tony and held his index and middle finger to Tony's pulse point, like Bruce had taught him.
He felt his panic rise. "I can't feel any movement," He said into the com.
The heard someone sigh, sounding defeated.
"Bruce, you can't give up, there has to be something?" Loki heard Clint ask.
"Loki, do you have anything, can you use your magic? At least to sustain him until I can get there?" Bruce asked.
"I don't have much magic left, the fight drained most of it but…" Loki racked his brain trying to this of something. Then he got an idea.
"There is one thing… it's a terrible idea though…"
"What is it?" Natasha asked urgently.
"I have a book of spells that has one to bring back the dead but it's extremely under practiced and very experimental. It usually doesn't work,"
"It'll do, try it, we're almost there," Natasha assured him before the com went dead.
Loki swallowed and made the book he was thinking of materialize in his hand. He flipped it to the right page and removed the claw from Tony's stomach. He flinched at the squelching sound it made and dropped it, turning to the book.
He began the chant and closed his eyes.
"Loki?! Tony?!" Bruce called through Avengers Tower.
"Loki?!" Steve yelled, going to the lab, everyone else close behind.
He barged into the lab and Loki dropped the book he was reading from.
"Damn," He muttered, scrambling to pick it up. "Shush," He told the others continuing with the spell. Unfortunately he didn't realize the page had flipped.
He finished and a dark purple light enveloped him and Tony. The others stood frozen and watched. When they light disappeared Loki fell to the ground and Tony sat bolt upright, staring at the wall. Thor ran over to Loki and helped him into a sitting position.
"Are you alright, brother?" He asked.
"Yes, just a little disorientated," Loki assured, looking up at Tony.
"Tony?" Clint asked, stepping forward. Tony's wide dark eyes shot to Clint and he stopped dead in his tracks. Tony looked down at Loki and Thor and smiled at the younger of the two.
Loki smiled back nervously and Thor helped him stand. Tony swung his legs over the edge of the table and wondered off muttering something about getting out of his suit.
They all looked at Loki, who shrugged.
Natasha was the first to thank Loki, then Clint and Steve. Thor and Bruce were more concerned about the fresh trail of blood coming from his nose. Bruce insisted on doing a physical on him then Tony. Loki turned out perfectly healthy and so did Tony although the latter hadn't said a word since he'd first walked out of the lab. Bruce suspected some mental damage from being clinically dead for who-knows-how long.
They were all sat in the living room. Loki and Thor sat either side of Tony on the couch and Clint and Steve in each chair. Natasha was on the floor in front of Tony with her legs crossed and Bruce was perched on the edge of the coffee table. Tony was staring at the wall and everyone else was staring at him.
'Tony?" Natasha asked. Nothing.
"Tony?" Loki pressed and Tony turned quickly and stared at him, Loki jumped back slightly at the sudden attention and the others gave Loki a confused look, which he shrugged to.
"Are you alright?" He asked.
"I'm fine, thanks. You?" He asked.
"Um, I'm fine,"
"Good," Tony smiled. It was very unsettling.
Okay, what did you think? It'll get better. Promise.
