Title: A Wolf in the Park

Character: Loki, Fenrir, Pepper

Series: Snapshots

Summary: Fenrir curled his lips and his razor sharp teeth gleamed. "See," Loki said with a Cheshire grin. "I think he likes you."


A slightly curled tail waged happily as giant pawed feet thudded on the snow covered pavement. His white fur rippled in the wind and golden eyes surveyed the terrain with keen intelligence. A curious nose twitched as it sniffed the air and a giant tongue licked black lips. A shriek from a woman nearby had the great head turn towards the sound before a low growl was heard. A light tug on the spiked leather collar circling his neck and attached to a simple silver chain, caused him to abort the growl.

"Hush Fenrir, the silly mortal is just afraid of your size." said a voice calmly.

Fenrir huffed sulkily.

The raven hair man laughed softly as they continued to walk through the park. He was dressed in a long black trench coat that was buttoned to the collar and a green gold scarf draped around his neck. Grey slacks peeped from the bottom hem and brown leather shoes completed his outfit. Pale cheeks were slightly flushed from the cold air and his green eyes sparkled.

Dogs ran or yipped in fear while their owners ran away hysterically around them. Not many dared to step on the path or even follow the pair. If an unsuspecting person ran across the pair then their eyes would grow big and with a frantic shriek, they would run the other way. It was very amusing to the man and irritating for the giant wolf who wanted to give chase.

A red haired woman bundled in a brown coat with high red boots rushed towards them and waved an arm frantically. "Loki, I am so sorry I am late!"

Loki smiled warmly. "It is alright Lady Pepper. I figured that the Man of Iron would persist in making you late for our stroll."

Pepper shrugged. "Well he can never do anything on his own or more likely that he chooses not too." She blinked at the giant white wolf. "And who is this? Not your pet dog I hope."

"Oh no, my dear lady." Loki coughed to hide his smirk. Golden eyes gazed at him menacingly. "This is my eldest son Fenrir."

Fenrir's curled his lips and his razor sharp teeth gleamed.

"See," Loki said with a Cheshire grin. "I think he likes you."

Pepper eyed the giant wolf warily. "Uh huh and that's why he is showing his giant incisors at me."

"Well you did just call him a pet dog which he might find highly insulting. Tony Stark seems to be rubbing off on you with the witty remarks." Loki said.

Pepper smoothed back her long hair. "Well we all make mistakes." She held out her hand to the wolf. "I do apologize Fenrir and will not make that comment again."

Golden eyes gleamed for a moment, before Fenrir sniffed her wrist and then ignored her.

Loki smiled. "Shall we continue our stroll?"

"Hm we might, but Loki?" Pepper said with a exasperated sigh.

"Yes?" Loki asked while humming a song under his breath.

"I think we may want to continue without Fenrir or at least go back to Stark Tower." she said with a serious expression.

Loki looked at her in puzzlement. "Why do you say that?"

Pepper gestured to the terrified crowd that stood a few feet away and the flashing cameras from the paparazzi. In the distance, the wail of sirens could be heard and the shouts of police officers. "I fear that if we stay here to much longer then we will incite a riot or perhaps get arrested."

Loki looked at the crowd and gave a nonchalant shrug. "That does appear to be true. And I cannot harm any mortals while on my how do you say it ah yes parole." He ignored her sour expression and offered his arm to her with a raised an eyebrow. "Shall we go?"

Pepper rolled her eyes. "If you insist on this mode of transport then yes." And gingerly placed her manicured fingers on his crooked arm.

In a swirl of bright magic they vanished, but not before Fenrir let out an ear piercing howl. It was so loud that it shattered windows and a hundred car alarms blared loudly.