AN: Not much to say here... I'll probably update again later in the week, but for right now, this is what you get. If you notice any spelling or grammar problems, or if something is hard to understand, please tell me! And with that done and over with... Enjoy!

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Song: Man in the Mirror, Michael Jackson

Lyrics:

I'm starting with the man in the mirror

I'm asking him to change his ways

And no message could've been any clearer

If you wanna make the world a better place

Take a look at your self then make a change

((Loki POV))

Loki didn't exactly leave, as she told him to, he decided to instead become invisible. He would watch her to make sure she was safe and taken care of. He watched with disgust as a shocked Agent Maxwell picked Rayne up, his anger at the imbecilic mortal growing. He was infuriated by the nerve of the man, to even think of coming near Rayne after what he had done, Loki wanted to kill him right then and there, but he knew it was necessary to let him take her to get medical treatment. It's not like Loki himself could just stroll in with a dying Agent in his arms and expect everyone to be fine with it. It was much smarter to let a SHIELD agent take a SHIELD agent to SHIELD's headquarters for healing.

Loki stalked the two as Agent Maxwell carefully rushed to the SHIELD building, then watched as the doctors and nurses found a way to treat her injuries, and waited until they left the room. Seeing her lying on the bed, weak and unconscious, made his heart ache. He sat down on the edge of the bed, not totally understanding why she did something so foolish; he was a god, the weapons of a mere mortal would hardly have done any damage, if at all. Without noticing, he started voicing his thoughts, telling her everything that was running through his mind.

Why did she willingly meet with him if it put her in danger? Why would she risk her life for her enemy? She had stopped her comrade from capturing the one who wished to tear her world to pieces, and for what purpose? He saw no sense in her decisions. Surely her government would try to get information from her, by whatever means possible, none of them pleasant. Why would she risk her life unnecessarily?

((Third person omniscient))

Unbeknownst to him, Rayne had heard every word clearly. When he finally looked over and saw her awake, she answered him, surprising him with her words: "Because I love you." He was too shocked for words as she fell back asleep; he just stared at her, wide-eyed, and she feared that he didn't feel the same.

((Back to Loki POV))

He was astounded at this revelation. He had longed to hear those words for so long. Then it dawned on him that he needed to change, to become worthy of this kind and loving person. As she slipped back into sleep, he got up and strode towards the door, fading into invisibility as he went. He needed to find his oaf of a brother.

Loki had no issues finding Thor. He just had to wait for his brother to be alone. When that finally happened, Loki revealed himself. Of course, Thor was surprised, but he wasted no time in beginning one of his infamous "Brother-come-home" speeches. Loki quickly interrupted Thor, not even wanting to hear the first sentence of it.

"Let me speak first, Thor, for I have a favor to ask." Loki said. He didn't wait for a response as he continued. "I require the assistance of your little 'team'."

"What for, brother?" Thor was confused, as usual, but Loki could tell that he was overjoyed at the chance to help his "fallen" brother.

"I need to... change. But those who would assist me in destroying Midgard wouldn't hesitate to torture and kill me when they heard of my betrayal. So I propose this: I help you, and you help me. I give you all the information that you need, and you keep me out of harm's way, help me hide. I'll stay here, of course, to help your cause however I can."

"Fine. I'll need to speak with my friends." Thor agreed willingly, but Loki suspected that it would be more difficult to convince the rest of the group.

"One last thing. Agent Rayne Ashford must not know of this." He did not elaborate as to why, just went with Thor to speak with Col. Fury and The Avengers.