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Chapter 2
"Sir Mrs. Pots is in the living room requesting your presence and she seems quit distraught that you haven't answered her calls." That's new…not, tony thought, his head was pounding due to the massive hangover. "Put on some coffee and tell her ill be there in a sec Jarv." Ever since New York, Pepper has been constantly bickering about work. She had broken up with me because she couldn't keep worrying every time I was gone, and know she's using work as an excuse to see how I'm doing. Today wasn't going to be any different, she's going to be upset that I've locked myself in my lab and drank for the last 3 days, I'm going to tell her I'm fine, and she will leave me more paper work. But really how Ok are you supposed to be after almost dying in space from an alien invasion, and then you get dumped? I love Pep but it's really difficult to get over someone when you have to see them all the time.
Tony got up, dressed quickly, and walked down stairs heading straight for the coffee machine. He heard pepper walk over. "Tony I've been trying to call you all day, I need you to sign the contract for the clean energy project. And by the way why haven't you answered my calls, its 4:00 and your just waking up, this isn't healthy Tony." Yep just what he expected. "Listen Pep I'm fine," Tony assured her, "ill read though the contract, sign it, and get it to you tomorrow."
She set the papers down with an exasperated but concerned look. "Listen Tony I know this is hard but I'm worried. You've been drinking more and locking your self away and I'm still your friend so I'm just concerned." Tony looked at her, coffee in hand, " I get that Pep, but seriously don't worry, and it's not as bad as you think I've just been busy in the lab with the clean energy designs." Ok that wasn't a complete lie; he had been busy with the designs, so he didn't completely lie about why he hasn't been very social in last few weeks since the invasion.
Pepper didn't look like she exactly bought it but she dropped the subject and after saying good-bye she had left, leaving tony to him self. "I need a drink", he proclaimed to himself. Seeing Pepper always made him feel drained. He walked over to the bar pouring himself a glass of expensive crown, downing it in one swig and poured another. Grabbing his glass he sat down on the couch and started working on designs using his stark pad.
About an hour had passed and Tony got pulled out of his work when Jarvis chimed in "Sir, it would seem Mr. Odinson has arrived" on the patio. Well this is unexpected , Tony thought while walking out side, I hadn't expected him to be back so soon. "Hey point break didn't expect you so …" stopping mid sentence when I saw Loki step out from behind Thor, in his usual armor but without the horns, and his gaze set on the ground. He didn't have the handcuffs or muzzle he had left with and I was wondering why that was exactly, shouldn't he be locked up in another realm? Well this was a shocker, "um yeah I didn't expect you so soon and I didn't expect him at all" I finished. Thor's hand came up to rest on Loki's shoulder, "greetings Man of Iron I am sorry to intrude, but I am here on Odin's order to carry out my brothers punishment". I noticed Loki's flinch at the brother comment. "Oh, uh no worries I was just working on a little project, why don't you come in and catch me up over a drink," I said motioning to the bar.
Thor followed Tony, and Loki walked a few steps behind him. "So big guy tell me what brings ya here?" Tony started after he had poured all 3 of them a drink and sat down at bar. Thor sitting between me and Loki turned to face me, "My friend I am here to ask you of something. The Allfather has made it clear Loki is not to be imprisoned or killed. He thinks it is best for him to be banished as I and earn redemption. That is why I am here, to insure the Allfather's wishes. I was hoping you would do me a favor as a brother in arms and allow Loki to stay here through out his punishment."
Ok so Loki, the crazed God of Mischief, is being punished for trying to take over the world by being let go to run around looking for redemption. Which he doesn't even look like he wants judging by the way he keeps scowling at his drink. Thor, noticing his wariness, spoke up again, "Man of iron there is no need for concern. My brother has had his powers token from him; he is no more than a mortal. The Allfather has informed Heimdall to keep watch and if he is to try to harm anyone I will immediately be informed and transported to him to take him back to Asgard. Please I will give my word he will be of no trouble."
Well then at least he's not dangerous, even if he is crazy he can't really do much with Heimdall watching, and Thor is probably a guy best kept happy. "Ok he can stay but seriously," I looked at Loki," if you try anything, I will blast your ass. Understand?" "Of course, I will cause no harm", he said hanging his head lower. "Great," I clapped my hands together, "so how are we going to explain this to Fury and the rest of the team?" " Thank you my friend, Thor said with an appreciative look, "and the director has been informed by the Allfather," he explained, "he has agreed to letting Loki stay on Midgard under your watch to avoid any conflict with Asgard. I assume he will tell the rest of the Avengers, but I must be on my way back there is still much I need to do."
Thor stood and finished his drink quickly, and stood in front of Loki who was still seated but turned to glare at Thor. "Brother I'm sorry that this had to happen, please take the chance Odin has given you." Loki scoffed " I am not your brother Thor, and there is no redemption for a monster." The hateful words seemed to leave Thor defeated, his shoulders slumping and a gloomy look on his face.
Thor thanked me one last time for letting his brother stay and told me to call on Heimdall for help if needed. "Any time buddy, and will do", I replied. Thor gave me a grateful look and walked out side on the patio. A few seconds later he was teleported back leaving me and Loki to our own devises.
Well Tony, I thought while running my hands though my hair, this is a whole new world of shitty ideas. What am I even supposed to do with him? He's still just sitting there mopping and sipping from his drink. Well I guess we start from the top of the to do list.
"So reindeer games," I said as I turned on my chair to face him, "lets try and make this enjoyable for the both of us. Which means no blowing shit up, no plots of enslaving humanity, and don't kill me in my sleep k?" Loki downed the other half of his glass and spoke into the now empty glass not lifting his head," I assure you Stark, I am in no mood for plotting and no position to kill you." Well that's not right, no snarky come back? To think of it, he hasn't acted at all like the insane confident god he was before he left. I got up, walked around the counter and grabbed the bottle of crown, "another?" I ask. Loki gave an approving nod, so I refilled both our glasses and he took a big swig out of it. I can't shake off the feeling that Loki's behavior is way off, and I know curiosity killed the cat, but come on, he's harmless… right? "I don't know what you had to drink on Asgard, but with your new mortal body ya might wanna slow down there. And why are you trying to drown your sorrows anyway?" I was never one for sedulity so why start now? The answer to that question was probably the way Loki immediately tensed and the grasp on his glass tightens, he almost radiated angry. Within seconds though he seemed to relax going back to his sullen nature.
Loki looked up at tony, considering if he should actually tell the man or just brush him off. Loki doubts he would actually drop the subject, and really why not just tell him, what is there left to lose? "Odin has taken everything from me," he said, " He cast me out of Asgard, the only way to get my powers back is to earn redemption. But the is no hope of that for me, I am damned by my very nature to fail, there is no redemption for a monster," he scowls, his voice sounding broken. "My life was lies and shadows the only thing I had was my magic. Odin has taken everything and sent me here to be no better than a lowly mortal." Loki paused before he spoke again, "so tell me Stark, why would you care in the slightest?"
That's a good question why would he care? The guy through him out a window, injured Coulson, and tried to take over the freakin planet. Curiosity was the simple answer, but that didn't explain the little pang of sadness pulling at his heart when hearing Loki talk with so much self-hatred. Maybe it was because he could see the guy had a pretty shitty life, and he couldn't be all that bad if Thor and his father where so inept to help him. And from what he has gathered from Thor and read from Loki's file, if he was really honest with himself, him and Loki had a few things in common. Both of them had lived in someone's shadow, had yearned for the acceptance of their fathers, and had one thing in their life that if it got taken away they would be devastated. For Tony that was science, and from the looks of it, Loki's was his magic. So I guess I just understand.
I walked back around the counter to sit next to Loki. "I care because you're going to be staying with me and truthfully I don't want a mopey god of mischief running around. And I kinda understand, I'm not saying that I've been through anything half as bad as you, but I get it." Loki huffed, and took another drink.
Well this wasn't getting anywhere, Tony thought. But maybe Loki had the right idea. He might just need to forget about his past and current condition and have a little fun. A smile crept up on Tony's face as he got an idea on just how to do that.