A/N: Hey everyone I am back. I couldn't stay away from you all for even a month. I don't have much to say except that I am really thankful for all the reviews and follows I have gotten from you all. It truly means so much to me.

SPOILERS FOR IW: So Tom Hiddleston just sort of confirmed that Loki is permanently dead. And I have been crying on and off since. It's just too much for me to handle. But I hope we can together keep him alive in our hearts and through fan fiction because that's what he deserves. He deserved better and Tom deserved better.

As for this chapter, Peter makes a comeback.

Forced Revelations

Loki, Gamora and Nebula looked at each other in stunned silence for a whole minute. The revelation that their prisoner wasn't Nebula and moreover, that Thanos had the orb had left them all stunned and confused.

"We need to inform Fury" said Natasha while helping Loki up, finally bringing everyone to their senses. Gamora just nodded without saying a word.

"And what about her?" asked Loki gesturing at what looked like Nebula. Finally regaining his composure. If there was one thing he did well, it was veil emotions. Which was of absolute terror right now.

Natasha shook her head as her face faced the ground, "We only follow orders"

The trio started walking out of the interrogation chamber as Loki muttered under his breath, "I do what I want"

Natasha was about to roll her eyes at this as Loki's alarm watch beeped. "Great now I have to go to that stupid invasive therapy!" Loki said crushing his teeth together.

"Indeed, you do what you want" Natasha smirked while Loki was the one to roll his eyes.

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"Thank you for joining us Your Majesty. I expect you know we were here to talk about your brother and his…..inclinations"

"Your Majesty? Seriously? Stop being so dramatic Wilhem he isn't yourking" Loki eyed Dr. Aubrey with disgust as he sat between Mantis and Thor. Mantis' palm was on Loki's wrist.

When Loki had entered Dr. Wilhelm's office today, he had found Thor already sitting there having a laugh with Mantis and Wilhelm. The million emotions of fear, self-loathing and helplessness had condensed into a single emotion of disgust and anger.

"Uhh the pleasure is mine Doctor. You can call me Thor if you like, everyone else here does, really! Also, I appreciate the time you're taking to help my brother." Thor cut in in his deep musical voice, trying to futilely diffuse the tension.

"She isn't helping me she is wasting my time. And yours too. We have more important things at hand. Matters of universal importance. And here we are playing 'Never have I ever'. This is ridiculous!" Loki remarked menacingly.

Mantis banged her fist on Aubrey's desk and her eyes blazed with rage,

"Loki is VERY angry right now and he feels like turning you in a bee or an ant" she said angrily.

"And this therapy is needed to resolve these very anger issues. This wouldn't take that long anyway. " Aubrey looked daggers at Loki who retaliated by looking her dead in her eyes. He had never felt this vulnerable in his entire life. Damn this mortal.

"Now Thor, I will be asking you questions about your brother and I trust you to answer them honestly. The thing is, Loki never tells the truth in any of the answers so you'd have to do that for me." Wilhelm smiled.

"I am not a bloody case study!" Loki screamed, not able to contain himself anymore at the ridiculousness of the whole situation. At Wilhelm and Thor's apologetic expression, he then settled down with a huff.

"Alright let's get this over with" he finally resorted with a huff.

"So, Mr. Thor I would first like to know how well you know your brother"

"Oh is it like a test?" Thor asked enthusiastically.

"Yes of sorts.."

"YES! I will ace this test! I have never scored perfectly on a test before you know it brother, this time I'll do better than you. Now I never cared about education and tests much before but one day Stark's son explained to me how important they were and here I have a chance at them again" Thor smiled clearly excited at this new prospect of proving himself academically for the first time.

Mantis facepalmed herself, "I just felt like doing that when you were speaking. Loki must be feeling that you're very stupid" Mantis said now smiling wide eyed.

"Okay, " Dr. Wilhelm interrupted to distract the brothers from thoughts of brawling each other's face out. "First question: who was your brother's first ever romantic interest or crush?"

Loki agitated, clearly uncomfortable with the question,

"What kind of question is this? How is this relevant to-"

"Shhhhh! I'll decide what's relevant and what's not" Wilhelm chastised. There was a glint of mischief in her eyes. Loki knew that she was taking her revenge on him for manipulating her tests.

"Yes Thor?" she smiled as both Loki and Mantis narrowed their eyes at her. Mantis did so with a hint of impatience and fear.

"Uhhhh...Freya?"

Both Loki and Mantis rolled their eyes.

"Forseti?"

Loki and Mantis stared ahead with utter disgust and boredom.

"F... andral?"

Loki threw his hands up in the air exasperatedly,

"Wow!" he remarked. "I can't believe you're thisclueless about me. I could count the name of your female friends on my fingers"

"No no no no...no. I know you brother let me try some more. So yes, romantic interest. Who were the fair maidens we used to hang out with? Let's just see" Thor pretended to be thoughtful, "You always had a thing for dark haired men and women didn't you? If I recall correctly, weren't you involved with Sif?"

There was a sharp intake of breath. Loki felt sick at the mentions of Sif's name. Even though he knew this was the wrong answer, he could not help his reaction. By now he had realized that if not anything, he had developed a little soft spot for the Shieldmaiden. He felt his heartbeat quicken. Loki quickly veiled his own reaction but he knew he couldn't control Mantis. Everyone noticed how Mantis' cheeks coloured a deep shade of crimson as she lay a heart on her hands.

Thor smiled a cheeky smile at Loki. Wilhelm narrowed her eyes as she started scratching on her notepad.

"Has the hots for Lady Sif" she spoke out loud while writing it down.

"I DO NOT-" Loki took a deep breath, "SIGYN! It was Sigyn! And it didn't last. Get over it." Loki's said in a panicked, raspy voice.

"Aah I was close enough to pass the test"

"IT'S NOT THE SAME TEST" he screamed at Thor, "Are we done now?" He asked Wilhelm while she was still noting things down while reciting them.

"Full of rage. Hormonal. Possible reasons: puberty" she mused aloud while writing. Loki just looked at her, his eyes now showing a mixture of exasperation and shock.

"Peeew-berty? I'm 1500 years old. What is wrong with you?"

"So in human years you're a teenager. Maybe that's why you're in your emo rebel phase"

Wilhelm pulled out a file from underneath her desk and went on explaining how human hormones work and how it might be similar for Asgardians at this age to Thor. Loki stared at the ceiling feeling defeated. Then his eyes wandered to glance at Thor who looked very thoughtful. He looked serious as he tried to understand Wilhelm's reasoning. He had even furrowed his brows in concentration.

"Thor? You're not actually believing this woman are you? THOR! You know that that's not how we age right?"

Thor completely ignored him.

"Do you have any idea of your brother's sexuality Thor?"

Loki's head twisted to look at Wilhelm like a whip,

"Oh my GOD why on the nine realms do you have to know that?"

"It's on the test"

"You're doing this to embarass me! Why are you even interested in what or who I hold carnally appealing? Are you a pedophile?"

"You're older than I am Loki. Don't let the grey hair stray you" Aubrey smiled at Loki, that same condescending smile.

"I thought I was a teenager" he smirked viciously.

Thor kept a hand on Loki's shoulder,

"It's okay to feel rage and embarrassment at this age brother. I'll explain you how things work when two people grow up to like each other as adults. Later," Thor gave Loki a brotherly but suggestive look although he wasn't looking.

"And as for your question Doctor, right now Loki doesn't fully understand what sexuality actually means you know? We haven't had the time to talk about it yet" said Thor seriously wrinkling his nose.

Wilhelm simply nodded at Thor. Mantis turned to look at Loki who was still looking at Wilhelm with an "I'm so done" expression. Then, he smiled. They wanted information, they'd get information.

He ever so slowly turned his head to look at Thor.

"Thor?"

"Yes brother?"

Loki looked at him determinedly, frustration clearly visible on his face. He knew Thor was an oaf, he knew Thor still considered him a "little brother". But he did notknow that he was this literal about it. He was less than a year younger than him for Norn's sake. This was his chance of giving his brother a heart attack. Not better than stabbing, he thought, but more convenient. He turned to Wilhelm and said,

"I am bisexual. Tried, tested and verified"

Thor laughed, "He doesn't know what he means" but then he looked at Loki's serious face and he just knew he wasn't lying. The realization that his little brother had already engaged in unspeakable acts with at least two people shocked him to the brink of a heart attack. He stood in stunned silence as the words 'tried tested and verified' resonated in his mind.

"Uhh wow brother that's g-good to hear that you've finally become a man now. Twice now eh?" Thor tried, but failed to give Loki an appreciative look.

"Twice? More like, I've lost count over the years provided that it's been centuries since I-"

"THAT'S all... the information I'd need. Thank you Loki" Wilhelm interjected shooting him a fake smile. Thor was on the verge of having a heart attack. Who had corrupted his little brother so early? He then turned to whisper to Wilhelm.

"Do you think such pre mature indulgence like this can result in hormone induced rage?"

"Maybe. I'd have to confirm with an Asgardian healer" Wilhelm whispered back. Loki heard both of them and rolled his eyes.

"I hate you for all this stupidity." Loki turned and told Thor.

"I understand brother" Thor smiled at Loki.

"He's lying," Mantis said.

"What?"

"He loves you. A lot. I can feel it. And he also feels guilty for hurting you and not ever telling you that he is very thankful that you haven't ever given up on him" Mantis said quickly but with moist eyes, Loki was trying hard to suppress his treacherous emotions when she continued, "He loves you so much, it's like, I can feel it. That you're all that he's left with... and that's enough"

Loki closed his eyes in embarrassment and then started looking in the opposite direction. Wilhelm smiled. Thor's eyes transfixed at Loki as his man tears threatened to show.

"I will... leave now Doctor. Thank you for all your help," Thor smiled at Aubrey before making his way out the door.

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Loki was in the elevator about to go to the conference hall when he saw Sif and Thor approaching. He hoped they would take the stairs but his hopes were shattered when Thor called out,

"Hold up!"

"Oh no not these two right now" was all Loki could think before Thor barged in with Sif in cue. Now, Sif didn't want to face Loki right now either. At least Thor was here so she wouldn't have to face him.

"Hello brother"

"Morning Thor. Sif" he nodded at each of them. "Loki" Sif curtsied making minimum eye contact.

Before the elevator door could close Thor got out, "Oh I just remembered that I have a thing to do umm.. I'll join you guys upstairs" he shot Loki a cheeky smile as if he was doing him a favour. Loki glared at Thor wide eyed. Loki fought the urge to stab him while Sif tried calm her racing heart.

"Damn that Odinson" their thoughts resonated as they both stared straight ahead avoiding all. The elevator was eerily quiet and cold for some reason, but this wasn't stopping Loki's nervous form from sweating. Meanwhile, Sif already sweaty from her long day of training was having chills sent down her spine and she wasn't sure if the cold was the reason. Curtsey called for small talk, logic said that a minute in an elevator with an ally wasn't something to be scared of, but their hearts said 'PANICK PANICK PANICK'

Loki reminding himself of his silver tongue (which he definitely thought he could use in more way than one), resorted to breaking the silence.

"With all the air conditioning here, it's pretty hot don't you think?" he tried to sport a confident smile. Unusually proud of himself.

Genuine confusion clouded Sif's current state of erraticness as she raised a mindless question,

"I thought it was physically impossible for you to feel climactic hea-" Sif abruptly halted when she realized was indirectly implying. "Why Sif why would you say that?!" she mentally chastised herself. It was followed by an awkward, barely there chuckle on Loki's part.

This failed attempt at conversation taught them both that it was best to remain silent and stare straight ahead for what felt like an eternity before the elevator door finally opened and they both got out in a hurry. Which resulted in their sides brushing which caused sparks of electricity to shoot through their veins. Something had to be done about this, Loki mused.

Sif and Loki reached Fury's office as Loki held the door for Sif to enter. Gamora, Quill, Rocket and Brunnhilde were already seated there with Fury. Maria Hill was looking out the window and turned upon hearing their footsteps.

"Where is Thor?" she asked.

"Present!" The God of Thunder stormed into the room slightly huffing.

"Did you just run 24 floors up?" Val asked.

"I didn't want to be late"

"What about your thing?" asked Sif.

"Fitness, is my thing!" he replied. And that's when Sif regretted the oath she took which barred her from physically harming Thor as Loki shot daggers at him with his eyes.

"So here are the orders for you. Lady Sif, as you were the one who initially delivered the aether, you have to be the one to bring it here. You have to leave for Knowhere in two days. Loki, you will have to take Lady Sif through one of your secret passageways because we don't have any time to lose. The Guardians will follow you shortly as backup in case you need any. Any questions?"

Loki and Sif both shook their heads at the same time wondering why the universe was reacting this way. They both tried to steal a glance at each other at the same time and immediately looked away as their eyes met. They barely registered anything as Thor was given permission to go to Nidavellir with Val, Rocket and Groot to forge a new weapon.

They were dismissed and Loki caught Thor in the hallway, "YOU! You listen to me your Majesty" saying the word 'majesty' as some cuss word. "The stunt you tried to pull off at the elevator today, do not be surprised if I shave half of your precious hair off in your sleep, what's left of it anyway.."

"Easy there brother. I was just trying to help you develop a better work ethic. And on account of the recent revelations, I thought you could really use it" Thor replied calmly with a pleasant smile. "And honestly, I'm sure I'd pull of that hairstyle too"

Loki shook his head in disbelief, "You're being impossible. I liked you better when you were that witless oaf" he said as he sped forward.

But Loki knew things had to go back to normal if they wanted to see the end of this mission. Glancing through the window at the training arena, knowing Sif trained there all day, he made his way downstairs.

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Almost an hour had passed with Loki sitting in the observer stand of the training arena waiting to have a word with Sif who hadn't shown up yet. He was way past wondering what her reasons were as he was aimlessly looking at the people who were training.

"Hey Mr. Loki!" Peter entered the stands in his costume neck down.

"Look it's you again, just what I need right now" Loki said in a bored voice.

"What's wrong?"

"Sif. She didn't come" Loki said mindlessly.

Peter smiled nervously before saying,

"Woah I didn't know we were close enough to discuss bedroom details but alright. So... it's okay sometimes you may disappoint but you have to keep in mind that women are all different and complex and there is nothing-"

Loki's brows furrowed in confusion, "What?! No! For Norn's sake that's not what I meant. I was saying that she didn't come to train today. Why would you even- What's wrong with midgardian kids?" Loki gave Peter an incredulous look.

"Oh!" Peter paused to look at Loki "Sorry my bad!" He chuckled nervously trying to outlive Loki's judgemental gaze. Then he said something that only intensified it, "So Lady Sif….. more like Lazy Sif" his giggles came out in nervous intervals.

Loki's features distorted into a mixture of disgust and apathy. "Just…stop talking"

"Yep. Okay." And he did.

"Aren't you too young to advise people on the arts of coupling anyway?"

"Aren't you too old to be alive?"

"No."

"Gotcha!"

"Why are you here anyway? Aren't you supposed to be training right now?"

"Oh yes! I was here to tell you that I just ran into Dr. Wilhelm, such a nice lady, very swee-"

"And?" Loki interrupted, not in the mood to hear appreciation of the woman he loathed.

"And she wants to see you in her office. She said something along the lines of working out a healthy work relationship with your colleague for the new mission"

Loki's hand shot up to his forehead. He started massaging this new headache that just recently formed while contemplating faking his death again.

A/N: What will happen when Loki and Sif interact before Aubrey? Will the Avengers be able to get hold of the aether? Will Peter ever be able to redeem himself in the eyes of Loki? Stay tuned to find out.