A family's love

Chapter 7 AVENGERS ASSEMBLE

Loki's POV

I woke up to Izaya surprisingly making breakfast. I got dressed in a simple dark green dress shirt and black slacks. I went into the kitchen to make sure the boy didn't burn down the whole building when I was surprised to see the male handling the equipment quite easily.

"Morning Dad, I'm making pancakes" Izaya states with a soft smile and I give one in return.

"Okay who are you and what have you done to my son?" I question and Izaya rolls his eyes.

"I did live on my own for quite a while, of course, I know how to somewhat cook" I quirk an eyebrow as I sit at a chair as Izaya brings quite the stack of pancakes with syrup and berries all over it, over to the table. "I only let you cook because I wanted to taste what my dad could cook" I nod before hesitantly taking some and lifting a piece to eye view.

"Gees dad, it's not poisoned" Izaya pouted before sitting as well but turning serious. "When are you going to tell the girls?" I stop and look at Izaya.

"It's a school night today but tomorrow is Friday, right? So I'll tell them in the afternoon" I state as I didn't want the girls falling behind in their work.

"Ok" and with that, we ate silently until we were almost finished. "I have a bit of work I need to do at the moment, but…I know you've been going to see Celty so…maybe you should say your goodbyes to her" Izaya offered and I nod.

"Of course," I say as I stand and went to put my dish in the sink. I turn to leave when a voice calls out.

"Dad! Stay safe! The Avengers are still on high alert" Izaya calls and I nod. I step out the door and changed into my usual disguise while I was outside, I also changed my shirt from green to red.

It wasn't hard to find Celty, she was in a park in Ikebukuro, sitting on a bench and looking to have finished a delivery. I wave at her and it caught her attention.

"Loptr" she calls and I nod as I go to sit beside her. "How are you? What brings you here today?" she asks sweetly and I smile.

"I came looking for you" I answer. "I'm just here to tell you that you've been a wonderful friend" I state and it was true. The Dullahan had been much more of a friend to me these few weeks than any other person in the worlds.

"Loptr? What's wrong?" She asked and if she had a face it would be plastered in worry.

"Celty, can you promise me something?" I asked and the woman turns to me, cocking her helmet to the side but nodded sincerely. "Can you…can you protect Izaya and the twins?" I asked and she reels back in shock. "Can you look after them and make sure nothing bad happens to them"

"Of course I will, anything for you Loptr. But why?" She asks in confusion.

"Well, I'm not going to be around for much longer" I simply state. "Celty I am a bad person, and people have been looking for me to put me away" I state with a lowered head.

"I understand if you hate me, but please look after my kids" I state firmly when I felt a pair of hands on mine.

"Loptr I wouldn't care if you're a bad person, you have helped me and given me much more information about my past than anyone ever has. I kind of believe we are kin in some ways" The woman says and I look at her before smiling.

"Thank you Celty, I would like to be kin with you too" I state with a smile.

For the rest of the evening, we chatted about everything and nothing. Celty wanted to know more about the realms, especially of Alfheim and I indulged her. The land of the light fairies was a beautiful place, although Asgard was all pretty gold buildings and beautiful architecture. Alfheim was a beautiful and serene place, with its aesthetically pleasing nature. It's beautiful waterfalls and blinding castles, Alfheim was a place that actually felt like a home.

The people of Alfheim were also generally more civil than Asgardians. They weren't big and muscly, they didn't fight fist to fist when at a disagreement, and they didn't even smash their cups and shout out 'ANOTHER' like a barbarian. They were civil and patient, but they are also quite the warriors.

"How much time left do you have?" Celty asked gently.

"Two days at the very most" I state and I could see her shoulders fall.

"I'm going to miss these talks" She states and I smile.

"I'm going to miss them too, I have to get going now though, gotta make sure Izaya doesn't blow up the house while I'm gone" I state as I stand and look at the Dullahan. I smile as I take the fairy's hand and kiss the tip of them even though it was gloved.

"Farewell, until we meet again," I say as I turn to leave the calm Dullahan.

"Yes Loki, until we meet" I hear the Dullahan's words get carried by the wind and couldn't help but smirk. She was smart and I knew she'd catch on fast.

As I back to the apartment I admire as much freedom as I could. After all, these were my last few days of freedom and I want to savour every moment. But as I look at the flowing trees and singing birds I bump into someone without noticing.

"Ah sorry" I look up to see the Steve Rogers staring at me holding a bunch of coffees and drinks. I look at the man like a deer caught in headlights before forcing myself to calm down.

"No, I should be sorry. I should have been watching" I state with a smile. The captain at me a few seconds before narrowing his eyes.

"Do I know you?" he asked and I laugh as I play it off.

"I don't believe so, I wouldn't forget such a handsome man like yourself otherwise" I state and the man was handsome by Midgardian standards.

"Ah, sorry" the captain America says as he flushes like a teenage girl and looks away.

"Why are you sorry? I just complimented you! It should be me that is sorry if I flustered you" 'Sorry that I tried to take over the world, that I hurt and killed so many' I thought, leaving that unsaid as I smiled. The blonde knew there was left something unsaid under the tense air but ignored it.

"Well I'm sorry for interrupting your day but I'll be on my way" and with that I turned to leave and went straight back to the apartment, ignoring the calls from the man. Making sure not to be followed.

Once I get back I was greeted with Izaya who had a tense smile.

"You're back!" he calls and I notice the tension in his figure. "I messaged the girls to come here after school tomorrow" He states and I nod before narrowing my eyes on the male.

"What's wrong? You're tense. Don't even think about lying to me young man, remember I am the god of lies" I bite out as Izaya opened his mouth. He closed it with a pout.

"It's nothing much, I just have to go on a job request tomorrow afternoon," he says. "And I'm also stressed out at how I'm going to hand you over to the Avengers on a silver platter and explain how I got hold of you" I nod in understanding at this.

"How are you going to explain?" I inquire.

"Hmm? I'm just going to say I found you slumming in an alleyway and I jumped you" Joked Izaya and I glared at him. "Kidding, kidding, I'm still working on the story but it'll be Shield Agent proof by the end of it okay, trust me" Izaya states sincerely and I nod.

"Anyway, what's for Lunch?" "I was thinking about…" And the day went on.

As Friday got closer I got more…nervous. Since when did I, the god of lies and mischief get nervous? I've done much worse, I've pulled pranks on everyone in Asgard, I've killed people, I've even tried taking over Midgard but telling my children that I wouldn't ever be able to see them again got me scared?

It was the evening the day after my meeting with Celty that Izaya got a phone call. I was casually sitting on the sofa, reading a Midgardian book when Izaya's phone rang. I watch as the male took out his phone swiftly.

"Ah, Akabayashi is it time already?" Although Izaya spoke with confidence he had a nervous smile plastered on his face. There was a pause when the raven head started moving to grab his signature fur-trimmed jacket and pocket knife and shoved it in his pocket. He started shuffling the chairs around and grabbing out some files.

"Of course I'll get the job done, tell the leader, Awakusu to not get his panties in a twist" There was a pause before Izaya let out a nervous chuckle. "Yeah bye, bye" he sang out sweetly before ending the call.

"Dad" Izaya turned to me and I raise an eyebrow, confirming that I was listening to the convocation. "Can you get my sushi from Russia sushi for dinner today?" the boy asked sweetly.

"Okay, one who was that? And two why are you trying to kick me out the house?" I ask sternly which only made the raven pout.

"One, that was one of my bosses lackeys telling me I have work and two, I need the place clear for this meeting which also includes telling Namie not to come over for the day" He wasn't lying that was true enough.

"Come on Dad! Only for a few hours and when you come home, it'll be as clean as you left it" he says as he ushers me out. I quickly change my appearance again before Izaya handed me a stack of money and smiled. "Now go treat yourself or something, the twins will also be here in a few hours" and with that, the door was slammed in my face.

I stare at the door in disgust before turning around swiftly.

"Fine then" I hiss. "Don't tell me what's wrong" I spat as I walk away, definitely not sulking or anything…

I decided to wander around Ikebukuro for today, having nothing to do. I wasn't ever going to see my three children again in a day so I might as well get them gifts. After all, I promised the twins a present but I didn't know what. Mairu and Kururi had my Jotun specialties so maybe something related to that?

I then went to Russia Sushi and brought the usual fatty tuna. Simon greeted with a big smile and hello and goodbye and I came and went.

As I walk down the road I hear a war cry.

"IIIIIZAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAA! I TOLD YOU TO STAY OUT OF IKEBUKURO!" I turn around and stare at the oncoming stop sign. I step out the way as quickly as I could and the sign barely missed me. I turn and glare at the familiar blonde.

"Wrong Orihara dear Shizuo" I state and the blonde, in turn, went red as he realized his mistake.

"Uh…sorry, you look like the flea with your black hair, red eyes, and pale skin," he says as I shake my head before chuckling.

"It's alright" I state. It was a bit awkward between us but soon I notice that bystanders were beginning to whisper and stare. "Uh, let's go somewhere and talk" I state and the blonde looked at me in confusion.

"Sure" he accepts as he notices the people too. As we walk, Shizuo takes out a cigarette and lights it, taking a long drag out of it. He notices me staring and offers the packet towards me. "Want one?" he asks generously.

"You are going to ruin your lungs and get cancer with all those cigarettes" I state blandly but shrug as I take one to try out. Shizuo gives me a look before lighting it.

I take a drag before I ended up coughing and gagging, eyes watering as I glare at the contraption that many Midgardians use to relieve stress with. "Tha-*cough*t is awful" I state and Shizuo coughs to hide his oncoming laughter. "Fuck you" I state.

"Now, now. No need for profanity" The blonde states.

"Says the one that throws signs and vending machines at my son at sight" I state and Shizuo instantly shuts up before taking my cigarette.

"Here, smoke it slowly, copy me" Shizuo states and I follow. Soon after my eyes stopped watering and I only occasionally cough, I lean back on the rail as I stare at the blonde.

"So…I know you hate my son but can I ask you a favor?" I ask and the blonde looks inquiring at me. "I know we only met twice but…"

"But?" Shizuo asked.

"Could you go easy on my son for a while?" I ask and the blonde looks at me questioningly.

"Excuse me?"

"Look, I'm not going to be here anymore after tomorrow and I'm not asking for you to stop trying to beat up Izaya. I'm asking for you to give him time to cope without me, to go easy on him. You have my consent to beat him up whenever he does stupid things" I state and the blonde looks at me.

"Where are you going? Come to think of it, where have you been before a few weeks ago? I had never seen you or even heard about you before then" Shizuo questions.

"Promise me first and maybe I'll tell you" I state. The blonde looked ready to up and leave but sighed.

"Fine, I'll try to contain myself but I'm not promising something I know I'll break within a week," the blonde says and I knew that was as good as it was going to get. "Now will you answer my questions?" Shizuo finishes his cigarette but takes out and lights a new one.

"Will you swear that you will never tell anyone?" I ask.

"Yeah, yeah whatever" The blonde states but agrees.

"Well, why you didn't know of my existence until recently is because…I don't exactly live around here" I state and Shizuo snorts.

"Obviously"

"What I mean is I don't live in this world. I came from another realm" I state and Shizuo stares at me blankly.

"Like that Thor guy in America who claims that he's a god but I actually an alien god?" Shizuo asks and I nod. "Yes, like the Alien god Thor" I internally snicker at that.

"So you're an alien too?" Shizuo asks, unsure.

"Yes, I am an Alien god too" Shizuo choked as he took a drag, spluttering he turns to face in utter disbelief.

"No way, fuck of course its fucking true. That flea was always so self-righteous, talking about humans like he wasn't one himself" Shizuo grumbles to himself as if it all made sense to him now. "And by how that flea is, I wouldn't be surprised if you were freaking Loki or something along those lines" The blonde grunts only to be greeted with silence.

"Well then…" "You're shitting me! You're the god that tried taking over the world?! Aren't you supposed to be in jail or something?!" and I smile grimly.

"That answers your next question, I'm being hunted down by the Avengers but I do not want to cause even more Chaos so I'm willing to hand myself in so that they do not harm my children" I state.

"Harm your children?"

"Tell me Shizuo, what would you do with a species you know nothing about?" I ask.

"I'd try and find out as much as about them as I can?" he answers, unsure when his eyes widened. "You don't think that the Avengers will kidnap Izaya and test and experiment on him, do you?" He asks but I nod in confirmation.

"Oh, their government will do much worse" I state. "So please, I've already asked Celty to look after them but maybe you can also keep an eye out as well?" I ask and the blonde groans.

"Whatever" he states and I smile. Sure Shizuo and Izaya fight very often but if it's one thing they both agreed on is that only they can kill each other. Anyone else who touches their prey is dead.

"Well I better get back home, would you like to accompany me back?" I offer.

"Why the hell would I do that?!" He growls.

"Because I'll let you beat him up today, maybe I'll join you too since the brat kicked me out the house" I state with a sinister smile.

"If you're given consent" Shizuo states grudgingly but I laugh. The two have been away from each other for so long it was funny to see how the blonde would do anything to fight Izaya. As we walk back to Shinjuku and arrived outside the apartment building, something felt off. I didn't notice a white van pull up in front of the building as I walked into the building.

As I walk up the stairs, choosing that option instead of the elevator, something felt very wrong. As I walk to the apartment I notice that the door wasn't locked as I opened it.

"OI! IZAYA I'VE COME TO BEAT THE LIVING SHIT OUT OF YOU!" Shizuo called as he entered when we both stop stock still.

"No…" I stare at what was left of the apartment. The place was a wreck and everything was ruined.

"What the hell happened in here?" Shizuo asks, frowning at the mess. I only stared in shock before fear and dread crawled through my mind.

"IZAYA! IZAYA!" I start shout as I shuffle across the room. Checking every corner in case Izaya's dead body came up. To my relief and utter horror, he wasn't in the apartment but I did find a blood on the usually clean floor. and right in the middle of the mess was a ...white lotus?

"Uh Orihara or Loki or whatever, yelling is not going to be of any use. Whoever took him is gone by now" Shizuo states grimly as he kneels by some of the blood and picks up the lotus. "It's not dry so it was probably not long ago," Shizuo says.

"Then we have to find him!"

"Find who?" I turn around as dread and panic crawls through my body. Not now, not yet!

"Woah what the hell happened in here?" I turn to see Captain America, Black widow and the Ironman standing right there in the doorway. Surprisingly Kururi and Mairu standing with them, shock evident on their face. Shock turned to horror before they pushed passed the 3 Avengers and jumped into my arms.

"Daddy what's going on?! Where is Iza Nii? Why is there blood?! Why is his apartment a mess?!" Mairu cried out while Kururi only clutches my shirt.

"Your Iza Nii seems to have been kidnapped" I spoke darkly as I think back to when he had kicked me out the house. "That idiot! If only I had stayed" I growled before guilt built inside me. If only I had stayed then maybe I could've protected my son.

"Sir, please calm down" I look up to see the three Avengers looking at me, their faces showed that they were in business mode. I look at the widow who had spoken. "Is Izaya Orihara your son?" she asked and I glare at her.

"Yes, and he's been abducted. Now if you aren't going to help look for him I suggest you leave because I will be" I sneer as I snatch the lotus from Shizuo when Tony held up his hands in defense. "I can probably track him down if he has his cell on him and I can probably find out who abducted him" Stark states and the other two nod.

I narrow my eyes on them. They obviously knew of Izaya's record so why did they want to help find him.

"Why?...Who are you?" I ask the last part to not seem suspicious.

"Hmm? Don't you recognize us? We're the Avengers and we'll rescue your son. Plus he has information we don't have" Tony states with a smirk and I can't help by internally growl. Of course, I was still the primary target.

"Well then, what are we waiting for? Mairu, Kururi stay behin-" "NO! We are coming with you and whoever took Iza Nii needs to pay" Mairu states as her fist and palm connected in a threatening manner. Kururi gave a determined look and that was all that was needed. I look over to Shizuo and he gritted his teeth as his fists clenched.

"I'm going to hurt the people who hurt Izaya, Tch! The only one who can make Izaya bleed and beat him up is me!" And with a few weird glances from the three Avengers, we were off.

TONY'S POV

Okay, so when we got to the apartment building something was already off. But then again Clint and Thor went off to the other side of Shinjuku to make sure Loki isn't lurking around over there so it didn't feel like a full team without them. My self, Widow, and spangles got out of the van whilst Bruce stayed behind.

When we made our way to the building and spotted to two girls who were in a school uniform, one skipping and the other walking toward the same building it was strange. Because one, it wasn't the end of a school day yet and two because they were clearly sisters and were still holdings hands at their age, but then again I'm not gonna judge.

Soon it was obvious us three and the girls were going to the same person when we entered the elevator and pressed the same level. It was awkwardly silent but I didn't care. Maybe the girls had a room on the same level? They kept to themselves and we kept to ours

The bad feeling becomes clear when we notice the unlocked door and room that was wrecked. Two males in the room, one blond in his 20's and another who looked around my age but clearly resembled Izaya. It was confirmed that the man was Izaya's dad when the two girls jumped in his hands asking about their 'Iza Nii' and calling him daddy.

Now we were all in the van and Bruce was soaking in the information.

"Let's try pinpointing his phone, we have his number" I state as I work with my science bro and Jarvis.

"Do you know who he was meeting up with?" Steve questions Izaya's dad and the man frowned.

"I don't know, all I know is that a man named Akabayashi called about a job from Awakusu" He states and the other blonde in the room gaped before seething in anger.

"ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?! THE FLEA IS STILL WORKING WITH THAT LITTLE BIT-" "Sir please calm down, your anger is not helping the situation" Bruce states as he rubs his temples and tries to breathe slowly. Panic flares in Steve and Natasha's eyes as they also notice.

"Yes, please do" I state. "Or else this calm and collective man will turn into a green jolly monster" with a grin as I pat Bruce's shoulder in comfort. Bruce, in turn, gave a smile in appreciation but the moment was soon broken when one of the brats interrupted us.

"Uh if you're done eye-fucking each other then maybe we could find my brother who might already be dead" Mairu, I think sneers at us. "A bunch of maniacs kidnapped my brother if you didn't get that straight, and they left a freaking white lotus in my brothers' blood"

"What you got against two men showing affection?" I question as I hold Bruce's hand which startles the male, trying to lighten the tense mood.

"Nothing at all, Kururi and I bisexual so I don't give a damn but now is not the time for such PDA" Mairu states before freezing and slowly turning to her dad, Kururi did the same. "Shit" She whispers.

"Well, that's one way to come out" I state wistfully.

"Language young lady" Orihara states as he gives the two girls a look before smiling. "I was wondering when you would tell me," He says as he reaches over to the girls hesitantly before bringing them to a hug. "I don't care if you like boys, girl or both or none at all. I will accept you no matter what, something my family didn't do for me that I will do for you" he states as he kisses both girls on their forehead lovingly.

How did Izaya Orihara, one of the most feared and hated men in Ikebukuro have such a cool dad?

"And the award for best dad of the year goes to Mr. Orihara, do you have a few words you'd like to say?" I ask jokingly and the male turned to look at me.

"Yeah, have you found my son's coordinates yet?" He deadpanned and I remembered we were on a rescue mission.

"Yes sir, I have located his location" Jarvis's voice rang out and I turned to glare at the computer screen.

"Well let's get moving" Natasha states. Although now she had a small satisfied smile on her face as her eyes glinted in approval at Mr. Orihara. Steve was disgruntled that such sexualities were accepted but didn't judge at all, instead, he smiling brightly.

"Wanna call the other two and give him the coordinates?" I ask the Captain and he nods as he takes out a phone and excitedly presses some buttons, muttering that he could understand the modern day contraption. In seconds of ringing, they picked up.

"Yes, Cap?" Clint's voice sounded.

"Clint, Thor, we need you back, Bruce will send you coordinates as to where to go and…" Steve says, trailing off as he pauses.

"Oi old man, say it, you know you want to," I say, nudging Steve by the side. Steve flushed.

"Cap, say it, don't leave them waiting," Natasha says and even Bruce nods.

"Come on friend Steve, say it" Thor's voice sounds and I notice Mr. Orihara flinch and tense.

"Okay, Avengers…Assemble" and with a simple grin the call was off and we were on our way to where Izaya was.

Hopefully, he wasn't too roughed up yet.

END CHAPTER.

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