A/N: Okay first of all, I'm SO sorry that I haven't been updating regularly, I'm in the middle of a move/working a lot/college stuffs, but I promise once I've got everything settled I'll be back on track, which hopefully starts now :) Anywhoozers, THANKS for the follows/faves! Please feel free to leave a review if you have time, I'd appreciate it!

Chapter 3: An Angry Goddess and Forgiveness

Jane opened the sliding glass door to the balcony, unsure if she should go right up to him or keep some distance. She decided to keep distance, the last the she wanted to do was make him even more angry than he always supposedly is.

Bruce Banner had both hands resting on the balcony as he looked out at the city below. The black, metal fence was the only thing that separated him between the patio and an upwards of fifteen stories down to concrete, although that fall wouldn't even scratch the scientist. He only realized someone was coming onto the patio when he heard the thud of the sliding glass door shutting. He didn't really care who it was at the moment.

"Bruce," Jane begin in a sorrowful tone, her forehead creased as she tried to find the words that would somehow mend the situation. What had he heard? Was he upset that she had no time for a boyfriend or romance? Did he even hear that? All these questions rushed into her brain as she began to apologize.

"I hope you're not here to lead me on again Doctor Foster." He emphasized her title as to emphasize his hurt and anger towards the woman. Although it was hard to when he turned to see the expression on her face. To him, she looked almost...sorry? Thor was inside, though. And their history went way back. She couldn't possibly be sorry. She had Thor. However, his curiosity got the best of him and he decided to stay and listen to her rather than run off.

"I don't know what you heard Bruce," she began again, "but a lot of what I said was...wrong. It wasn't what I felt, or feel. I worded what I wanted to say incorrectly and I can't begin to explain how I understand how crappy it must be to actually hear that from someone you...were...interested in...um.." Jane looked down and went scarlet after realizing she was once again in a robe. "We didn't really do anything!" She quickly blurted, suddenly ashamed. This must look horrible.

"Jane," Bruce gave her a small, friendly smile. "You are so smart, so admirable and one of the prettiest scientists I know." He stopped suddenly, not sure what else to say. "And I can't say that I'm not happy that your relationship with Thor didn't work out." He was satisfied with that and waited for her response.

"Wh-what?" Jane gasped, almost surprised. Perhaps he's admired her before now, he did like to get her coffee almost every morning. And a bagel. Oh my gosh. Jane sighed. "I don't know what to say. You've been a great friend...and more." She smiled at him.

Although it wasn't exactly what the Hulk wanted to hear, it would suffice. What did you expect Banner? For her to proclaim her boundless love for you and the big guy? Pfft.

She began to approach him with an unknown purpose when suddenly an enormous BOOM sounded from the rooftop of Stark towers followed by a bright flash of light and then, a quick moment of silence.

Jane found herself squashed between he patio and the Incredible Hulk. She couldn't budge if she wanted to because of the enormous green muscle-man that protected her.

Suddenly, she heard footsteps and the familiar sound of the sliding glass door.

"Jane! Bruce!" Steve shouted as he bolted through the door with Darcy behind him, she raised her eyebrows at what she saw.

Suddenly, the Hulk became Bruce again. And he was naked, on top of Jane.

"Ahem. Did we interrupt something or did that big boom beat us to it?" Darcy snickered.

"No no no no..." Bruce and Jane quickly said in unison as they stood up. Jane looked down and back up again, awkwardly realizing that she had a clear view of the other Incredible Hulk.

"Um...let me...get you a t-towel." She stammered, blushing as she briskly walked inside.

"Jane! Do you fair well?" Thor grabbed her by her shoulders, checking over the woman before getting a good view of Bruce outside. His demeanor darkened. Before Jane had a moment to speak, he clenched Mjolnir before starting for the glass doors when all of a sudden:

"THOR ODINSON!" Shouted the familiar voice of a woman Jane could swear she already knew. When the two turned they saw exactly who it was and Thor's eyes widened as Jane's mouth dropped in awe.

Sif took a few steps towards the two, obvious angered beyond belief and not liking at all the sight she saw. "I allow you to continue your adventures with the so-called 'Avengers' and of course you believe that you can be unfaithful with this...mortal." She wanted to say worse things than that, but as future queen of Asgard, she had to have some dignity and respect, even at her.

The rest of the gang began to pile into the living room to assess the commotion. Bruce had a towel wrapped around his waist and Tony was the first to step up and ask a question.

"You made quite the entrance Xena." The billionaire sneered.

Thor glared at the man, not that it phased Tony, and then turned back to his wife.

"Dearest," Thor began but was interrupted by Jane.

"It was my fault." She spoke up.

The goddess turned towards the mortal with a deadly look in her eyes. Jane couldn't help but be unafraid due to the fact that every single Avenger had her back, literally.

"I didn't ask you. Feel lucky that I have even the patience to let my husband explain." Having this power over Jane, being able to wave Thor in her face, felt almost too good for the future queen. She was too delighted for this. "You should get back to your research, there are some very powerful realms ready to come and take it once it's complete."

This was something no one expected.

"Let us return to Asgard, Thor." Sif held out her elbow. "And leave Midgard to defend itself. It is almost hopeless."

Thor turned to his friends and then to his wife. He had no choice but to hook his arm with hers and walk back up to the rooftop and return to Asgard with her. He must find out exactly what she meant about other realms stealing Jane's research, and as protector of earth, he must defend it.

After a long moment of silence, and another loud, now familiar, boom, everyone then turned to Jane.

Bruce was the first one to talk. "We need to get Jane to a discreet location, ASAP."

They all agreed, but Jane was in somewhat of a shock. Basically, her research was her death wish. What would other worlds want with her Einstein-Rosen Bridge? She didn't know.

Tony came up and patted her shoulder. "No worries Janey, we won't let anyone even come close to aiming at that target that's now stamped on your forehead."

A/N: How was it? Is this going in a good direction? Trying to leave room for multiple ideas and plots. :) Rate and Review! Until next time! I will begin working on the next chapter...now!