AN: Hello I'm back. I've been a bit too distracted by Sherlock coming back to really focus on writing and I'm sorry about that but really SHERLOCK! It was soooooo amazing! You really don't want to see my tumblr right now because that's all that I'm posting. I also ended up deleting my other story after (SPOILER DON'T READ IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN SEASON 3) the scene with Sherlock's parents completely destroyed the plot of my story and made me feel bad about making Sherlock's dad into such an a**…but oh well. (END OF SPOILER) Anyway thank you for reading and reviewing!

Disclaimer: I don't own anything from either Rise of the Guardians or Avengers!

Jack:

Jack spent the rest of the day hanging out with North in his father's room. North did his best to distract Jack and keep him entertained. They had played games, North read him more stories, and when all else failed Jack made drawings out of frost on the windows. He felt better, his head ach lessened to only an annoying pressure that refused to leave, but North didn't care. North adamently refused to let Jack out of the room, mostly likely out of fear someone else would come along and try and take him again.

Just as the light of the day had begun to fade and Jack began to consider going to bed Jack heard a commotion from just beyond the room's doors. Both North and Jack looked up as the doors burst open and Loki came rushing into the room, followed by Thor, Frigga, and an old man whom Jack had never seen before but assumed was Odin.

"Jack!" Loki called happily as he rushed to his son's side and Jack had just enough time to brace himself before he was smothered in his father's embrace. Jack gladly returned the hug. "I have so much to tell you." Loki whispered into Jacks ear with a gleam in his eye that promised good news.

Suddenly Loki's grip tightened around Jack and his stance shifted as he lifted Jack off the ground and spun him around. Jack let out a giddy laugh as the room spun around in his vision. Jack heard North caution Loki about Jack's concussion and Loki hastily stopped and to Jacks protest returned Jack to the bed.

Once Jack was settled back into the bed Loki positioned himself at the foot of the bed with his back to everyone else in the room except for Jack. Frigga moved to sit in one of the many chairs around the room. She had a knowing smile that Jack found both intriguing and comforting. Whatever Loki had to say it was undoubtedly good. Thor and Odin remained standing by the door watching with interest. North for his part moved towards the back of the room out of the way but remained in Jack's line of sight in case he was needed.

Loki smiled at Jack, a carefree and open smile that Jack hadn't seen on his father since before his sister's death. Loki inspected Jack with his eyes as if to make sure for himself that Jack really was there and in one peace. It was silent in the room for a few moments until Jack couldn't take it anymore. "Well is someone going to tell me what's going on?"

Loki's smile grew even more and Jack briefly worried he might hurt himself if he smiled any wider. "Odin has lifted my punishment. I am once again a free Asgardian."

"That's great!" Jack flung himself into his father's arms once again only to be gently pushed away.

"I am not done yet. Thor and I have spent the past day informing Odin of not only what had happened here but the true reason for my involvement with the Chitauri and we spent a good deal of time discussing you."

"Me?" Jack couldn't tell where this conversation was headed which, despite the celebratory atmosphere, was making him worry.

"Yes boy. It has come to my attention that along with the restoration of your father's title and position comes the fact that Asgard has another heir to the throne. You are legitimate and not born out of wedlock so therefore you are third in line for the crown as long as Thor himself does not bare any children." Thor spoke with his deep baritone that resonated in the small room even though he had not spoken particularly loudly.

"I know it's not what you really want or what your mother wanted but the odds of you becoming king are slim, trust me I've tried, and this means you can live on Asgard with me. We can finally be together." Loki looked for the first time nervous and his hands fidgeted in his lap. Jack himself was left speechless by the revelation, he had no idea how he felt about the news. Jack knew he should be overjoyed but something was holding him back.

Jack looked past his father and his Asgardian family to North who was studying Jack sadly. North knew the implications of what it would mean if he chose to live with his father. If Jack chose his father's life he would have to give up his as a guardian. It would mean Jack would almost never visit earth; his father was proof of that, and he would miss Jamie and the others growing up. He would have to say goodbye to the Guardians, to his friends, and to everything he knew and loved.

But he could finally be with his father, with his family, and that was all Jack had ever wanted, or at least that is what he thought he wanted. Looking at North Jack wasn't so sure. He felt like he was back on the Helicarrier watching Loki and North bickering over him and him being forced to choose sides even though no one was saying anything. Everyone in the room was waiting for Jack.

"I'll have to choose."

"What?" Jack hadn't realized he had spoken out loud but the look on his father's face said it all.

"You want me to choose!" Jack repeated louder. "I'm a Guardian Dad, I have friends and responsibility on Earth and you want me to leave all that behind for a family I don't even know!" His voice broke with emotion he didn't realize he had. Saying it out loud made his choice quite clear to him but Jack hesitated. He knew how his words would hurt his dad but he had to say it. "I don't think I can." He whispered as his eyes remained fixed on North. Jack couldn't bear to look at Loki and see the disappointment and hurt that must have been there. North moved closer to the group and was smiling broadly at Jack.

"I will take good care of him Odinson. I will treat him like I treat my own son…if I had one." North came to Jack's side and patted him fondly on the back. Jack finally looked back at his father simply because North was at an awkward angle for Jack to use him to avoid eye contact with Loki. What he saw wasn't anything he was expecting. There were no tears, or anger, or even resentment. Loki was simply sitting on the bed watching Jack interact with North.

"No." Well, Jack hadn't expected that.

"Dad I have a life on Earth and I-" Jack tried to defend himself but was cut off by Loki.

"You never do let me finish. What I was going to say was no, you are not going back to Earth by yourself to live as someone else's son. You are my son and it's about time I start acting like your father. I told myself I would not loose you again and I meant it. And it was selfish of me to try and make you choose so I simply won't. I will go back with you to Earth." Loki stated firmly but with a warm smile at Jack. This declaration was meat with an uproar of protest and from both Odin and Thor. It took Jack a moment to register what he heard, that his father was coming to live with him permanently, he was once again left in stunned silence.

"I am a free man and I have every right to go where I wish as long as it does not threaten the safety of others or the security of the royal line. I trust Asgard will be safe in the hands of its next king." Loki successfully silenced the protest. Odin gave a grudging nod to Loki. Frigga stood up and wrapped loki in her arms.

"I may not be happy about it but I accept it and have never been more proud of you. I know how much all this meant to you." There were tears in her eyes but she did not let them fall. "I'll just have to make it a priority to visit Earth sometime."

"Thank you mother." Loki reached out from his mothers embrace and pulled Jack into their little hug which he happily allowed.

"I can't believe this is really happening." Jack laughed giddily

"Well you better believe it, as soon as your better I'll take you home." The idea of home to Jack was all he wanted. He could see himself playing with Jamie and the other children in the snow as they slowly grew older and had children of their own. He saw himself celebrating the holidays with the Guardians while they bring joy and wonder and fun to the children of the world through presents and eggs and snow. He saw himself living in a little cabin in the snow with his dad and hearing the stories of his dad's adventures across the universe. Jack let out a small sigh of content. He had truly everything he could want and it was worth the wait.

"Would now be a good time to ask for permission to leave Asgard to live with my lady Jane Foster?" Thor spoke up and Jack couldn't help but to burst into laughter at the look of horror on Odin's face at that.

AN: Ok I know it was really short and I'm sorry but like I said I had a really hard time writing this chapter with all the Sherlock stuff going on and I really don't like endings so yah…I hope you all like this there is going to be one more chapter as a epilogue but this is really it. Review please I got so few last time and I know it was the holiday season but each review is like a mini Christmas gift for me and they make my day so please tell me what's on your mind.