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Chapter 4

Clint took Loki's hand and pulled him outside to where the smaller tents we're, pointing at them. "Over there." Loki looked at them. "And in which one will I sleep?"

"We can share one till you get your own if that's ok."

"Sure, I don't mind."

"Great… so how long before your brother comes looking?"

Loki huffed. "I don't know for certain. Maybe a couple of days. Could be less, knowing him." He rolled his eyes. "He always worries too much, thinks I can't take care of myself." Clint patted his back smiling. "That's what big brother's do, they worry about their little brothers. It's normal."

"I know, but still pisses me off that he always wants to know every single thing I do. If I go out, if I talk to someone… even if I scratch my back he wants to know it." He gave a heavy sigh resting his chin in his hand.

"He cares that's why…" Clint gave him a small smile. "Yes, but he exaggerates… anyways, do you have an idea of where the circus is going next?" Loki decided to change the subject, he didn't wanted to talk more about Thor or why he cared about his 'delicate little brother'.

"No clue, we just pack and leave with no clue where we go next."

"Oh, I guess that's the interesting part of it." He was starting to feel tired and gave a slight yawn. Clint smiled at him. "It's late… we should get some sleep we got a lot of work to do tomorrow." He walked over to the tent and opened it. Loki followed him, another yawn escaping his mouth. "Alright." They walked inside and Clint gave Loki an extra sleeping bag. Loki took it and placed it on the floor. "Thank you."

"You're welcome." Clint climbed into his sleeping bag, followed by Loki. They both turned to their sides and closed their eyes, almost instantly falling asleep.

~O~

In the middle of the night Clint woke up. He glanced at Loki, who was sleeping soundly in his side, then carefully sneaked outside as quiet as he could be. After a few minutes Loki began to move slightly because of a dream, then he woke up. He looked around, not seeing Clint anywhere. "Clint?…"

Clint walked down to the shooting range with his bow. He was used to practice in the middle of the night. He picked up an arrow and stared at the target. Meanwhile Loki stood up and poked his head outside the tent looking for him. When he didn't saw him, he walked around the place in silence and after a few minutes walking he spotted his friend at the shooting range. He decided to stay quiet and observe keeping his distance.

Clint shoot the arrow and it hit just a centimeter off the bulls eye. "Damn it…" He took a deep breath and tried again, this time hitting dead center. Loki smiled amazed and walked towards him. "You sure have good aim…" Clint jumped a bit startled. "Oh, hey… thanks! I work really hard on it. If I don't do well in my show they beat me or Barney up until either of us get it right. I just don't want them to beat up my new friend over my mistake so I'm training hard." Loki raised an eyebrow. "What mistake are you talking about? You have done nothing wrong. They should not hit you for trying your hardest."

Clint sighed. "If I miss the bulls eye by an inch it's considered a horrible mistake and I have to learn my lesson." Loki looked vexed. "I understand it is their rules, but I completely disagree…"

"Ya, I disagree too." Clint shrugged and picked up another arrow. Loki left it that way, he spotted another bow on a corner and went to pick it up. Clint shot his arrow, hitting the center once again. "You know how to shoot?"

"Thor took me a few times to the training grounds, although I was never good at it. I was always better with magic and spells." He picked up the bow and took an arrow standing beside Clint. "I guess it will not hurt to give it a try." He shot the arrow and it flew outside hitting a tree. Clint laughed. "Straighten your arm a little."

Loki chuckled and took another arrow. "Just as I thought, I still suck at this."

"You aren't that bad."

Loki laughed hard. "Are you serious? I just hit a tree!… Let me try once more." He shot again and this time the arrow hit, but still a few inches away from the bulls eye. Loki sighed and sat down on the ground. "I give up I better stay with magic."

"Don't give up. That was a great shot."

"I wasn't even close to the bulls eye."

"You we're only a few inches off. That's not bad."

Loki was slightly frustrated. "However I will not hit it… I never do." Clint walked to Loki and grabbed him another arrow. "Alright get up. Keep your arm straight, relax and just let your arm flop back, don't take your eyes off the target." Loki rolled his eyes. "Why do you insist?" He got up lazily and took the arrow. "Fine but this is the last try." He stood up straight and got in position.

Clint stepped close behind him watching the target. "Remember relax and keep your eye on the bulls eye." Loki did as told and breathed deeply trying to concentrate. Finally with one more breath he shot the arrow, hitting the bulls eye. He stayed in total shock, Clint beginning to clap excited. "See! You did it!" Loki was still in shock with his eyes wide open. "I… did… it." Clint began to laugh. "I told you you could!" Loki turned to look at Clint and smiles brightly. "I did it! Thank you!" He could not hold his excitement and hugged his mortal friend. "You're welcome!"

Loki then pulled away and laughed. "I believe you are a better instructor than my brother." Clint smiled back at his comment. "I have been shooting since I was really little. I know a few things." Loki smiled. "No doubt."

Loki yawned softly. "I believe I'll go back to sleep a few more hours. You will stay up?" Clint nodded. "Ya, I hardly sleep anymore."

"Alright then, see you in the morning." He then waved at Clint and walked back to the tent. Clint waved back at him before picking another arrow.

~O~

The sun began to rise announcing a new day. Loki slowly woke up to find a passed out Clint on the floor of the tent, laying on his stomach and his face buried into the pillow. He couldn't help but chuckle at the sight. He had had enough rest, so he stood up and stretched before walking out of the tent. He walked around the place, there we're few people already up, but no one seemed to be in a rush of leaving yet, so he sat down on the ground to observe the rest of the twilight.

Clint slowly started to wake up. He noticed Loki was gone, so he put on new clothes before walking out. He spot him sitting on the ground a few feet away, with his knees up to his chest watching the twilight in silence. Trying to be as quiet as he could he walked to his friend and sat down beside him. Loki glanced to his side where his friend had just sat down. "Oh, hey." Clint smiled at him sweetly. "You alright?.."

Loki ignored his question, looking back up. "It is beautiful…" Clint followed his eyes looking at the amazing spectacle of colors projected in the sky. "Ya, it is. My favorite part of the day." Loki sighed completely relaxed. "So, at what time does the circus leaves?"

Clint pointed at all the people packing up the giant tent of the show. "In about five minutes." Loki stood up after a few moments, looking at Clint with a smile. "Do you need help taking out your tent?"

"Ya if you don't mind." Clint stood up after and started walking towards the smaller tents, Loki following close behind. They started putting away their tent, long minutes passing with no conversation.

"So Loki, what's Asgard like?" Clint asked once they had finished.

"Asgard?… Well how can I explain it. It would be better if I showed you…" With a single wave of his hand a portal opened from where Asgard was clearly visible in all it's splendor. Clint's eyes widened. "It's beautiful.." Loki smiled at him, closing the portal.

"Do you miss it?" Loki didn't knew how to respond to that. He did missed it in a part. His mother, mostly, who had been the only one who had always shown him love. But he did not at the same time. In fact, he hated his life there. Empty, lonely…

"No… I don't know…"

Clint noticed Loki felt conflicted with himself. "It has to be better than this crap home.."

"Not in every aspect." Said Loki quickly.

"Like what?"

"Well… life was good at home I'm not saying it wasn't, but I was always alone. Here is different, I have a friend. A wonderful one." He smiled brightly at Clint, who returned the smile equally. How beautiful he looked when he smiled, Loki thought.

"You're not too bad yourself Loki." He chuckled.

End of chapter 4...