Change of Heart
Disclaimer: I do not own Avengers, Inuyasha, or Thor
The next following days Kagome saw very little of Loki. She wondered if he was thinking over her words or merely avoiding her. She hopes it was the first rather than the last. Kagome knew he had many issues and that if she could she wanted to help him but life thought her that for change to happen to a person that person needed to want to change.
She had tried over time help change Inuyasha's view. At first, she had taken the approach of just telling him to get over himself but understood that was not good. She then settled to show him that she accepted all the good, the bad, and the ugly that was in him. Kagome wanted to do the same with Loki. She had this pull to him that she did not understand. She did wonder about it but dismissed it quickly.
During this time Kagome had seen the Avengers go into action. They had been enjoying, everyone, a movie when they were called to duty. Instantly, the team was ready for action. Kagome was surprise even a little privileged to have met them. They were not what she expected.
Thor was something else. He had this childlike character mixed with what Kagome thought ancient costumes that created a combination for funny situations. Kagome had taken into herself to cook for them Japanese food and he had gone all medieval on saying 'this food is good, more' that Kagome thought was hilarious. Other than that Kagome saw that he loved his brother, even though Loki said they were not brothers, and wish that they go back as they were.
Captain America or Steve in private was such a gentleman. Kagome found out that he was from the '40s only to have been frozen for 80 years and now had to adapt to the modern worlds. Kagome liked him. He was very respectful and considerate towards others. His leadership was uncanny and admirable because had to baby sit a bunch of guys/girls with complete personalities and egos. To top that off, he was a great person inside. Kagome liked to explore with him the modern world and he asked a lot of questions about her. Kagome quickly notice that her sister had a thing for him even though she disguised it very well.
Kagome tried not to kill Tony. Tony was those free-spirited people that loved to do their own thing. He had hard time adapting to the team but never fail to do so when needed. He loved teasing her and poking fun at Dr. Banner. He was also a brilliant man, a total genius. Kagome always wondered what was like to be a genius well she got her answer and thought that Tony underneath his bravado, and wit stood lonely. Kagome saw beyond his attitude and actions to a man who reputation, family status, intelligence had separated him from the world outside. Even though he was well him, she thought inside he had a wonderful heart.
Dr. Banner was a quiet withdrawn man. Kagome felt pain from him, regret, and loneliness coming from him. She knew that feeling, Inuyasha carried it with him. He was burden with his ability of becoming the Hulk. Kagome heard someone say that he fear himself because he could not control the Hulk. Kagome tried to befriend him even though they had nothing in common. He wondered at first what she wanted but she said that she had read some of his work; she did because it was very interesting, and wanted to talk about it. She never asked about the Hulk to him. She knew it was a sore subject to him.
Natasha and Clint were normal humans with extraordinary capabilities that Kagome thought was very cool. They knew that they may not have super powers but they could withstand their own. Kogome personally had a soft spot for Clint because of his choice of weapon. Kagome thought it was awesome that he would choose the way of the bow. Even though no one knew she too was great with it too. Natasha was great too. Kagome wondered though why she carried a deep shadow in her aura. As if, she carried a burden within herself.
In all, the Avengers were nothing compared to the propaganda told of them. They all were humans, exception of Thor of course, and beings that had good and bad to them. Kagome was amazed of the people there were when she saw them in the TV, but was astonish by the people they were inside too. Kagome found herself privilege to have met them and saw them behind the curtain.
Kagome was currently hanging out with Darcy and Jane. The Avengers assembled for an attack of some villain called Dr. Doom. Kagome was eating breakfast when they got the call. Thor and Steve, who has taken the liberty to come and eat with them in the mornings, both jumped in to action only to stop by Loki.
"Captain, Thor", called out Loki. They both turn to look at Loki was in battle armor too. Thor was both please and surprise by him. "I will be accompanying you this time." Steve was so shocked that he just stood there looking at Loki, as If, he grew another head. Thor, in the other hand, jumped with joy and pulled Loki into a hug. Loki did not stop or pull away from him as he did.
"Brother!" exclaimed Thor. "It is surprise and a pleasure to battle once more with you at my side." Loki said nothing but waited the captain's response. Steve waited his chances and he knew that Loki's power restrained but also was aware that he was a brilliant mind and as Thor said, he does have much battle experience. He agreed and so they all left quickly.
That happen about six hours ago and they have not heard of them yet. Jarvis has communication with Ironman but Jarvis did not give information to them. Darcy decided it is best if they find themselves busy instead of worrying themselves. She brought a movie, wine, and munchies.
Two hour later, Jane had excused herself to sleep and Darcy had stumbled in to her bedroom not after. Kagome, who did not drink at all, sat watching a TV programming in low volumes. Kagome understood that Thor, Steve, and Loki were grown men who had powers and could take care of themselves, but she still worried. She was about to turn the television off when she heard the door open.
Kagome quickly turn the TV off and went to see who arrived home and in what condition. Kagome gasped. Thor looked like someone chew on him and spit him off. Loki was also in a terrible state. He had a bandage over his chess and it was cover in blood. She quickly ran to them. They looked surprise to see her still awake.
"Thor! Loki!" she cried. Kagome inspected Thor's wounds but he pulled away from her.
"I am fine, Lady Kagome," Thor pointed at Loki. "You should help my brother. He refused medical attention and he is bleeding all over the place." Kagome did not wait any second and went to Loki. Loki said nothing and let her fuss over him.
Loki was hurt but felt good that Kagome would pay him attention. Loki rarely got hurt in battle simply because he would use his magic to escape before it got too dangerous. He did not like pain but tolerated if it got Kagome to look very worried for him.
"I am fine, Kagome," Loki tried to pry her hands off him but she did not let him.
"Loki, you are not!" Kagome saw that even though the wound was not deep infection could step in. "Look at you! You are a mess!" Kagome quickly pulls him toward a chair and forces him to sit down. Loki just sighted and Kagome ran to get her medical kit, which she is never away from her even after years. She returns with the things that she needed.
Thor quietly said good night and went to rest in his room. Kagome and Loki stayed alone in the kitchen while Kagome clean him up. Neither said a word while she was working on his wounds. He did flinch or pull away when she cleans the deeper cuts which surprise Kagome. Inuyasha had always been a wimp when she would clean him and Loki took it better than him. Once she finishes to pulls away but Loki stops her.
"You are crying" he stated. Kagome was startle by his words because she indeed was crying. "Why?" Kagome wiped her eyes cleared. She had wondered why she was not seeing the wounds clearly. She tried to compose herself and reign in her emotions. "Kagome", he called.
Kagome turned to face him. "Yes?" Kagome felt embarrassed she cried on him.
He said nothing just stared at her for a second then he spoke. "Kagome, you've said nothing about my actions and you did not answer my question" Loki wondered why is she being so quite. She had told him to do something with himself and it surprised him that he actually wanted to help the Avengers. He did not join them to do what is right but because he wanted to do it, simple as that.
Kagome sighted and drew a chair next to him. She sat across him and regarded him with friendly eyes. "The answer is that I was worried about you. I do not like for the people I care about get hurt. The rest, well, Loki, I have no say with what you do, I told you that. I explain that you can do anything you want." He was about to speak but she stopped him. "Yes, you did surprise me but I want to know did you do it because you wanted to or not?"
"Yes," he replied after a few minutes. Kagome smiled.
"Then I am glad", she whisper softly touching his cheek with her hand and this time he did not flinch from her touch this time. "You are you and whatever you do know I am your friend. I am happy that you want to help them because you want to. I trust you know what you are doing." He accepted her words which cause his heart to pump faster. She fascinated him and the reactions he did every time she spoke for their friendship.
Kagome stands up and cleans the stuff she used to clean him. Loki just sat there while she took care of everything. Once she was done she walked toward the direction of her room. She was tired and wish to rest but before she left she turned toward Loki. "Good job and good night Loki".
"Good night, Kagome", replied Loki. His eyes followed her until she enters her room.
The following day there was talk among the Avengers on the actions of Loki. Thor, in his part, was happy to have fought with his brother once again. In the other hand, the other Avengers sat confused by his actions. They all had questions regarding his actions and they wish to make them known to Loki. They were weary of him but they saw during the battle that he was, in fact, a good accept to have.
They all sat at the morning table eating breakfast. This was rare since most just leave to their private quarters and do not spend a lot of time together outside of their jobs. Kagome was surprise too. She had dress already and was heading to kitchen when she saw that they were all there.
"Hey guys, you all are here. What is the occasion?" They turn to her and they all gave their salutes to her. Kagome went to sit down next to her sister who was busy with her phone.
Tony was the one who answer her question. "We want to know why blue boy there join us." He pointed his thumb to Loki, the guy in question. "Hopefully, he would tells us instead of the bull shit he said last night. ' It seems like fun'."
Kagome raise her eyebrow in question to Loki who shrugs instead but Tony being Tony was relentless. "Come on blue boy, tells us. Did you feel you want to be part of us cool guys?"
Loki scuffs his words. "Not at all."
"Then, why?" Tony kept pressing Loki. Kagome understood what Loki was doing but also understood the need for him to keep to himself. "Why did you wish to help us, if you don't want to be part of team?"
"Let him be, Tony." Everyone was surprise to see Natasha defend Loki. Clint also surprised by her words was gaping at her. "He wants to help then let him help us. Keep your friends close; keep your enemies even closer. My philosophy."
Tony did not let it go. He was a dog with a bone, he never knows when to quit. "Oh, really, so we just let him play with us. Just like that?"
"Tony, knock it off," Dr. Banner said to Tony. "He helped."
"But I want to know why? He had no need and he never did it before? So why now?" Tony had seen in changed in Loki domineer. He seemed more realized like as if, he lost a battle with himself. What cause his changed? As a genius, he was prompt to find the answer to puzzles. Loki actions were a puzzle he did not understand.
Loki sighted he knew he needed to tell them something so he choose to be honest. "If you must know I wish to do something of myself. I am not used to being useless." Everyone was surprise by his words. Kagome was pleased. Once step at a time Loki, just one step at a time.
Thor laughs out loud and thumps Loki in the back. Loki just curse softly, Thor never measure his affection with him. "Brother is correct. In Asgard, he was accounted to be wise and skillful in battle. Though he was never a warrior like me but skillful in battle strategy. I count many times in which his fast thinking save our hides!"
Loki did not response to Thor praises but he knew he was correct. Thor and his friends tended to get into much trouble because they never thought things through, which always left Loki to find a way out for them. Many times he had taken responsibility for the carelessness of his brother other times was because he had tricked his brother into something foolish like when he set out to kill the Frost Giants. The first was to save him the other to teach him a lesson.
No one else said anything about Thor's words. They all knew how devious he was and everyone knew it was better to have a Loki at their side rather than against them. They all continue to eat breakfast in silence when Jarvis interrupted them.
"Sir, Fury is calling the team into the conference room. What should I tell him?"
"We will be there", answer Tony. Everyone jumped at that cue and began to make their way to the conference room. Loki stayed sitting in his chair.
Jarvis spoke again. "Loki, you are called to be there also." Thor, who was speaking words to Jane, heard this and was surprise. Loki understood and got ready too. Darcy, Jane, Pepper, and Kagome stayed behind in wonder of what will happen now.
AN: I WANT TO THANK ALL OF MY REVIEWERS! YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST! MAKES WARM AND FUZZY INSIDE! I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT I DID IN FACT CHANGE SOMETHINGS TO THE STORY: THE RATING WENT FROM T TO M BECAUSE OF MATURE THINGS WILL HAPPEN LATER ON (AND NO PERVERTS IS NOT THAT!) JUST STRONG SITUATIONS. ANOTHER THING IS THAT KAGOME SPENT A YEAR LOOKING FOR THE JEWEL, THEN SHE CAME BACK, BUT LIKE ALL VETERANS SHE HAD YET TO ADJUST TO CIVILIAN SITUATIONS THAT WHY SHE CAME TO DARCY...OTHERWISE THE STORY TIMELINE WOULD BE ALL OVER THE PLACE! DONT WORRY I WILL MAKE SURE TO GO BACK A REVIEW (MISTAKES, NEW INTAKES, TIMELINE) SOON! WELL UNTIL NEXT TIME AND DON'T FORGET TO REVIEW I LOVE IT WHEN I HEAR FOR YOU GUYS!