Woop! Chapter 11!
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The Quinjet touched down just outside the small town in New Mexico where Jane Foster lived. Thor was the first one out, soon followed by both Clint and Natasha. They followed Thor into town, earning more than a few stares due to the fact that Thor was still in his Asgardian armour. They soon arrived infront of a small RV. Thor knocked on the door, obviously eager to see Jane.
"I'm coming," came the quick reply, followed by a few bangs and crashes from inside before the door opened. Jane immediately smiled and hugged Thor.
Thor smiled and hugged her back. "Oh, it is good to see you again Lady Jane."
"It's nice to see you too!" She looked back into the RV before stepping out and sitting in one of the 5 or so chairs outside. "What are you doing here?"
"We need your help with tracking the opening of the portals so we'd like you to come and stay in Stark Tower with us for a while," Natasha explained.
"Stark Tower? As in New York?" Jane asked incredulously.
Natasha nodded. "We can have SHIELD watch over your property while you're gone."
"How long will I be staying?" Jane asked.
Clint shrugged. "As of right now, we aren't sure."
Jane nodded. "Okay, well, let me grab a few things."
A few minutes later, they all climbed into the Quinjet, everyone but Thor strapping into the seats.
"Why do you need me though?" Jane asked as if the question just came to her.
"It's a rather long story but I have to protect my brother," Thor said.
"Your brother? As in the one that tried to kill you like three times?! The one that tried to take over the world?"
Thor nodded. "Yes but there is more to it than that."
Jane sighed, accepting that as a good enough answer for now.
Loki sat in the kitchen with Pepper, Phil, Tony, Steve, and Bruce. Natasha had just called in a moment ago telling the team that they would be there any minute.
Loki stared at the glass full of tea on the table infront of him, blocking out the noise of the talking. However, when the elevator dinged, his head snapped up, eyes focused on the elevator doors that opened a moment later. Clint and Natasha walked out first, followed by Thor and a mortal woman that Loki presumed to be Jane.
"So, this is your brother? You don't look alike," Jane said, sitting down beside Loki.
Loki chuckled and looked back at his glass of tea. "I'm adopted."
"Oh...Well, I'm Jane," She said, holding out her hand.
Loki glanced at it before shaking it. "I'm Loki."
"Oh, I remember reading some old myths about you! Is it true you had your lips sewn shut?"
Thor sucked in a breath, glancing quickly at Loki, who tensed to a point where Thor was scared he would snap.
Loki lay on the cold stone table, struggling against the arms that held him down. "Brother please!" He screamed, tears streaming down his cheeks as he continued to thrash against Thor.
Thor looked away. "Loki, do not say anymore. You shouldn't have messed with Sif."
Loki opened his mouth to tell him what had happened but instead, a harsh scream tore from his throat as the seamstress dug the bone needle into the skin above his lips.
Thor held Loki down, trying as hard as he could to drown out the screams from his little brother. Father had promised this was for his own good and that either Thor held him down while it was being done or Loki would be punished in a far more horrible manner.
The leather thread had been left in Loki's skin for two weeks. Even after it was removed though, Loki had remained silent for over a month afterwards and had never truly forgiven Thor despite his brother's constant apologizing.
He could still feel the needle and leather tearing through his skin, pulling through it, shredding it if he opened his mouth.
"Loki!"
Loki snapped back to reality when Thor called his name and it was only then that he realized Thor's hand was on his shoulder. Loki pushed Thor's hand off and stood up.
"Don't. Touch. Me," He snarled at Thor.
"Brother," Thor started but Loki turned and walked out, walking out on the balcony and slamming the door behind him. Thor immediately started to follow him but Bruce put a hand on his shoulder.
"Give him a minute, Thor," He said.
Jane turned to Thor. "Thor, I'm really sorry. I didn't mean to upset him."
Thor sighed and sat in the stool. "It is okay Lady Jane, I should have warned you. It's just a...sensitive subject for him."
"Hold up," Tony interrupted, speaking for the first time. "Are you telling me that Loki actually had his lips sewn shut?"
Thor nodded slightly, not lifting his gaze from the floor. "Yes."
"What the hell is wrong with your father?! Is he just plain stupid?!" Tony continued.
Thor's gaze shot up to Tony's. "Do not insult the AllFather!"
Jane slipped out of the room as they continued arguing, only Bruce noticed she had left. She walked out on to the balcony, slowly going to stand beside Loki. He looked like he had tears in his eyes but she said nothing about it.
"Loki, I'm really sorry. I should have thought more about it first. I didn't meant to upset you, my mouth just gets the better of me sometimes."
Loki stared out over the city. "It's fine, you didn't know any better."
Jane looked out over New York. The view was amazing from up here, then she turned her head and realized what Loki was staring at. Not all of the destruction from the attack over a year ago had been fully restored. Some of the buildings were still in repair.
"If you don't mind, I do have another question though," She said quietly.
Loki regarded her warily a moment before nodding, signalling for her to go on.
"What exactly happened with the whole attack thing a year ago?"
Loki sighed before launching into a long explanation of everything that had happened. Starting with his finding out he was adopted and ending with his arrival on Midgard just recently. By the end, Jane was staring at him with shock written on her face. It was a while before she actually spoke.
"To be honest, just recently I thought you were the most horrible person in the world but now..." Her voice trailed off. "If you ever need anything, just ask. I might not be a therapist or anything but I'd be glad to help."
Loki nodded to her. "Thank you Lady Jane."
Jane smiled. "Just call me Jane, Loki."
Loki smiled back. "Of course." He turned and walked back into the living room where the team now stood or sat, Jane right behind him.
"So, what about the myths about you having children?" She asked brightly, sitting on the other end of the couch than Loki.
Loki laughed. "I'll let you guess about those."
"Oh come on!" Jane said, trying to keep from laughing.
Loki shook his head. Something started tugging at his pants leg and he looked down to see Nox digging her claws into the fabric. Loki leaned down and picked up the kitten, pulling her into his lap.
"Aww, she's adorable," Jane said. "What's her name?"
Loki reached over and grabbed one of the toys Tony and Bruce had bought. "Nox." The toy he grabbed was one of the plastic poles with a few feathers on the end. Loki dragged the end across the floor. Nox hopped down and zeroed in on the feathers, wobbling her back legs before jumping on the feathers. Loki smiled and only looked up from the kitten once Thor sat beside him.
Thor however didn't say anything, he gently picked up Nox and set her beside him, stroking her back. She looked at him for a second as if to say Peasant, what are you doing? Thor smiled when she started biting his hand and he flipped her over onto her back, scratching at her belly until she started kicking and clawing at his hand. Thor laughed and pulled his hand away, showing scratches trailing across it. Loki rolled his eyes and scratched Nox under her chin. She purred and hopped into his lap, curling into a ball.
Later that night, Loki laid on his bed, Nox curled up in-between his feet. Her purring was surprisingly loud but comforting. Multiple things ran through his mind, keeping it too active to allow him to sleep. He couldn't believe Tony and Bruce had got him a cat and even though he wanted to, he couldn't voice his thanks to them. He'd have to figure out some way to do it soon. And then the fact that Thor had brought La- Jane here. He didn't think that Thor would be so comfortable having Jane around Loki after he had threatened to "pay her a visit" all that time ago. He also couldn't believe that she had been so accepting of him. Then the thought he had tried to push down came to the surface. The Chitauri. It sent chills shuddering down his spine despite the fact that he laid under thick blankets. Thanos knew he was on Midgard. He didn't know why Thanos was allowing him to stay. There had to be some ulterior motive. Loki sighed and rubbed his eyes, forcing the thoughts down and finally letting him go to sleep.
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