Sorry this has taken so long. No computer, working on a garden, and trying to find a job has been really stressful. Also I had trouble figuring out where this story is going. And I think I will make a part 2 to this story. What does everyone think of that.

It has been two months since Audrey has been deaged. The Avengers, using lots of resources of SHIELD, has finally found Loki. Thor went to get Loki, to change Audrey back, last night. He hasn't sent a signal that he's in trouble but should be back today sometime.

Audrey has gotten everyone wrapped around her finger, even more as a child. Everyone will do anything to keep Audrey happy. Only Pepper and Natasha have been able to say no to Audrey, making the toddler eat healthy, get enough sleep, and not watch movies all day.

Tony allows Audrey to come into his lab and mess around with his tools. Though he is always watching her, making sure that nothing happens. It would kill him if anything happened to her, feeling like an older brother to her.

Even though Clint was starting to fall in love with Audrey, when she was deaged, his feelings changed to brotherly. That is the same with Thor, though he can still date her when she gets older due to his almost immortality.

Bruce has been different since Audrey was deaged. He is spending lots of time with her, knowing that the Hulk would never harm her. Both of them are very protective of her, especially when she's in the labs with Tony.

Fury and Coulson, two very difficult men, have become softer around Audrey. They will pick her up, toss her up in the air, tickle her gently, and sometimes smile when she is laughing so hysterically. The smiles kind of freak everyone else out.

Pepper, Darcy, and Natasha have gotten Audrey lots of pretty clothes. She likes twirling in the dresses, liking the way the silk feels on her legs. Also she allows the three women to put her hair up, sitting patiently for them.

Bucky and Clay spend most of the time with Audrey. She relaxes the most with them. Usually with the other Losers she is also relaxed. The only one that doesn't really spend time with her is Cougar, who keeps watch over her, especially when she's sleeping. She will sit on Cougar's lap when they are watching movies or eating meals.

Thor and Loki suddenly appear in the main common room. Audrey is sitting on Cougar's lap as they watch Disney's the Little Mermaid. Everyone races into the room from the Kitchen as Audrey and Cougar turn to the Asgardians.

Fury, Coulson, and Hill are in the group that came from the kitchen. They were planning on what to do if Loki doesn't change Audrey back. The Avengers weren't too happy, hoping they can make Loki change Audrey back.

Loki walks over to the toddler. He kneels in front of her, staring into her eyes. She stares back at him, not scared of him. His right hand rises, gently brushing her hair away from her face. He stands up, turning to the others.

"No. I'm not going to change her back." Loki says, holding up his right hand as everyone starts spluttering in outrage or shock.

"But brother! Why not?" Thor demands. "She was happy when she was an adult. She should be able to make the discussion herself."

"Thor, she was badly abused as a child. Now, she doesn't have that past. Her mind won't be calculating on who will hurt her or if she should trust them." Loki replies, sadly.

"If she grew up again, she will be different." Fury says. "She might not be the same Audrey that any of us knew."

"I know." Loki answers, hanging his head sadly, not wanting to do this but knowing it's the best decision. "If she grows up again, her arms and legs wouldn't be broken many times, she wouldn't have a brand on her arm, she might actually remember things."

Once everyone hears that, they start thinking that staying deaged might be best for Audrey. She has a chance to really blossom, not be scared of everything, hiding from people in baggy clothes or hiding behind her hair.

"What if she starts to remember?" Clint asks, not wanting that to happen to Audrey, knowing that it might be dangerous.

Loki thinks about it for a minute. He is cataloging everything, deciding which things he can do to Audrey without causing her any pain, heart seizing when he thinks of her in pain. Finally he makes a decision, hoping it's the best one.

"I am going to lock her adult memories away. She will never be able to remember unless something really terrible happens." Loki answers.

He walks over to Cougar and the toddler. The toddler lost interest in everyone and is watching the movie again. She smiles, bouncing about, as Ariel sings to Prince Eric, when they are on the beach after she saved him the first time.

Cougar watches Loki warily. He doesn't trust the magician but knows that Loki would never harm Audrey. His feelings for Audrey haven't changed, knowing that he will always be there to protect her, no matter what.

Loki waves his hands around Audrey's head, not touching her or getting into her vision. A blue mist appears around his hands. It travels down, soaking into Audrey's head. She doesn't seem to notice, too focused on the movie.

"It's done." Loki says, stepping away from the toddler. "I had to hide everything, even her history with me." He pauses. "You guys will have a clean slate with her. She won't remember you."

He disappears as tears slide down his cheeks. Even though he knows it's for the best, he hates that she wouldn't have memories of him and her having fun as children. But then he thinks 'I can meet her again and we can become friends again'.