Summary: Loki didn't realize he had been starved nearly to death of simple touch, until Mr. Stark shows him. [Loki is super deprived of affection and doesn't know it until he feels it.]

Rated:M

Genre: Romance, Humor and a little angst.

Pairing: Loki/Tony

Chapter Summary: Loki knows what he must do in order to be changed back. Thor and Bruce get a chance to see how much Loki and Tony really love each other.

OOO

Loki woke up first and found Tony fast asleep in front of him, Tony shivered in his sleep though his face was still marked with a soft, sleepy smile.

Loki pulled the covers over him gently and kissed him softly on the back of the head.

He got out of bed with a stretch and wasn't sure how long he had been asleep but it was already getting dark outside. Great now they are accidentally nocturnes.

Loki made his way into the bathroom and stared at himself in the mirror. He had been avoiding mirrors at all costs until now because for him his appearance was simply too much to bare, now when he looked at himself it was different.

His eyes followed the blue designs on his arm and wondered what he would look like if he still had his pale complexion and tattoos in the same pattern.

He flexed his arm and noted the change in muscle structure, he was always a slender man with lean muscles but now there was strength there he hadn't seen on himself before. He didn't feel any stronger than he ever did but now it was visible.

Loki reached his hands up and ran his fingertips down the rough skin of his face and he studied his eyes that were now red. He really did deserve to look this way, after all of the lies and mischief, these were his true colors.

Loki's eyes dropped and he covered his face in his hands, he didn't want to be that kind of person anymore, Tony had come into his life and changed his way of thinking enormously.

No one had ever given up anything for him before like Tony had.

Loki felt warm hands on his shoulders and knew it was his lover whom had noticed him missing.

Loki frowned, he didn't want Tony to suffer anymore, he didn't want him to see him hurting because he knows any time Tony sees him hurt, it hurts Tony just as much.

"It's going to be okay Loki." Tony whispered behind him before pressing a kiss to the back of his head.

"I know." He replied quietly and he really did know, he had Tony there to take care of him.

Loki slowly turned to face Tony and kiss him softly on the lips. "now that you love me I love myself. I never thought there'd be …You."

Tony smiled softly at him before pulling him against his chest fighting the need to shiver against his cold body.

"Then why do you hate yourself?" Tony asked since Loki could barely stand to see himself in the mirror.

"I don't, I hate that I can't hold you." Loki said weakly and Tony hated that part too.

"What can I do?"

"I need to see the All-Father, he can change me back." Loki said softly and Tony hesitated a moment before nodding slowly.

He loves Loki just as he is but if going back to his original form will make him happy, Tony will do anything within his power to make it happen.

"I can call Director Fury and see if there is something we can do." Tony replied and Loki nodded.

"Thank you."

'Director Fury asks for your company sir.' Jarvis declared and Tony sighed heavily, they had just gotten rid of Thor now Fury was here.

"Speak of the devil." Tony quipped irritably.

Tony pulled away and decided it was probably best to get cleaned up a little before facing Fury.

OOO

Fury waited in the living room for Tony as Loki sat across from him legs crossed elegantly and hands folded over his lap, Loki tugged on the neckline of his t shirt annoyed, he was getting hot again.

"Where is Tony?" Nick asked a little agitated after a moment, Loki cleared his throat before he replied.

"Getting dressed, he shouldn't be long." Fury crossed his arms and leant back on the sofa.

"Since he isn't here, I have something I need to talk to you about." The Director said and gave Loki a steady glare, Loki nodded and pursed his lips.

"There's something I've been meaning to ask you as well." Loki said bravely, he may have chosen to be locked away in this apartment with Tony, but he was still a god and could do anything he desired if he wanted too.

"I'll go first." Fury replied toughly and Loki set his glare equally. "I have an assignment for you. Since you're the one that had the idea to invite the Jotun's here, you have been selected to help arrange a truce with them." Fury replied and Loki lifted his chin defiantly.

"My turn." Loki replied and smirked mischievously. "Odin is the only being capable of undoing my mistakes." He said and gestured to his blue face. "Take me to my father so I can be cured then I will discuss this with you." Fury frowned and his brows furrowed, he didn't like Loki, never would.

"Arrange a truce then we'll talk." Fury replied and decided to stand up and act as if he is going to leave, Loki tensed.

"I'll do it." Loki declared a little more desperately than he had wanted too. Fury turned and looked at him over his shoulder.

"Suit up."

OOO

"No, its too dangerous I do not approve. Hell I forbid it!" Tony declared once Loki had told him what he was packing for.

"Its not your decision to make Anthony, I'm going and you cannot stop me." Loki replied as he stuffed some more cloths into his suit case, the fact Loki was using a suit case was somewhat humorous in itself but Tony kept that inside for the time being.

"Loki, I love you just like you are. How can I love you if you're dead?" Tony replied and Loki sighed turning to him and setting his hands supportively on his biceps.

"Tony, I'll be alright. Thor will be there and Captain America." Loki replied and kissed him softly, Tony allowed him to although he wasn't okay with this just yet.

"I still think its too dangers. Why cant I go too?" he asked and crossed his arms in annoyance.

"Maybe Fury thinks we'll run away together and become world conquerors, I don't know all the answers Tony." Loki replied and pulled away to finish packing.

"I don't appreciate the sarcasm by the way." Tony quipped and Loki rolled his eyes affectionately.

"I forget the king of sarcasm cannot handle it when returned." Loki replied and Tony couldn't help but smile at him despite the fact he was deliberately disobeying him.

"There it is again." Tony replied and pulled Loki into him kissing him one more time before he leaves.

"Just be safe, don't do anything stupid and come back as soon as you can." Tony added as he pet his hair and Loki nodded.

"I'll be just fine Tony, I love you, I'll see you in a few days." Loki replied and smiled softly kissing him one more time.

Tony walked him to the living room where Fury was standing and watched as he left the house with one more glance inside.

The Avengers better treat Loki right or so help him..

Tony sighed heavily and wondered how it was Loki had been chosen to end world demolition instead of himself. He didn't allow that thought to linger long though.

OOO

Loki got on the jet that was going to take them to headquarters so he and Thor could be sent home and take care of this mess Loki had caused with the Jotuns, Thor sat next to him and Loki couldn't help but notice everyone starring at him.

"Who invited the smurf?" Clint asked loudly and snickered, Natasha gave him a glare from her captains seat next to him.

"Clint." She gave him a hushed warning, Loki rolled his eyes and cross his arms.

He didn't quite understand the question but he knew it had something to do with him.

"I don't understand." Thor said confused and looked to Fury whom was sitting across from them he said nothing, Thor turned to Captain America who shrugged.

"Shut up, Thor." Loki grumbled pinching the bridge of his nose in annoyance.

OOO

Loki locked himself away in his room once they got to headquarters and figured he would just wait this whole thing out, he didn't want to be around the Avengers without Tony, he didn't like any of them. Probably never would like any of them.

Loki sighed heavily as he set his suitcase on the bed opening it to unpack.

Guess what was there staring at him the moment it opened? ManaTony.

Loki shook his head knowing Tony had likely snuck him in so he wouldn't be lonely, Loki and Tony weren't allowed cell phones or anything like that while on house arrest. They wouldn't be able to communicate between each other while Loki is away.

Loki frowned to that thought and considered popping by without permission to see Tony, however he knew if he did that, they would find out somehow and it would only make things worse. It would make Fury and everyone else trust him even less.

Loki glanced both ways knowing he was likely still being watched even in his own room being a criminal and all.

He picked ManaTony up and gave him a wholehearted hug, surely he looked like a little kid with his stuffed bear but this was different he told himself.

Loki really wasn't looking forward to not seeing Tony for a while, but it had to be done in order for him to return to his natural yet not so natural state.

In the other room Thor was standing behind Agent Coulson as they observed Loki secretly from the security cameras placed in his chambers.

Thor was allowed to because he is Loki's adopted brother but none of the others were allowed.

Coulson tried his best not to let anything show but it was kind of awkward to watch Loki squeeze the life out of a stuffed animal next to his brother.

Thor's brows drew together in confusion but he assumed the toy must have been a gift from Tony the way Loki was loving on it right now.

Thor turned to Coulson setting a hand on his shoulder.

"May I have a moment?" he asked, Phil hesitated a second before he nodded and stood.

"Sure." He replied and left to leave Thor alone to watch his brother. Secretly.

That was creepy enough on its own however Phil really didn't have a reason why he should deny him.

The door closed behind him and Thor sat down on the desk chair and watched as Loki finally set the stuffed animal down on the bed and pat its head lightly.

"You and me ManaTony." Loki cooed softly and Thor could barely hear it through the security camera.

"Oh brother, what have you gotten into?" Thor asked himself affectionately as he watched Loki sift through his suitcase and set his cloths out before closing it and sliding it under the bed.

Loki laid down and curled up next to his stuffed manatee and smiled.

Thor shook his head though a small smile marked his features, he knew Loki as a child and knew somewhere deep inside he was still that sentimental little boy.

Thor had made many mistakes and had learned he likely played a huge part in turning Loki into who he is today.

OOO

Tony sighed, it had been two days since Loki left and it was all he could do to keep from using Jarvis to break into the security set up by SHEILD so he could get a report on what is going on.

He missed him dearly and prayed the Avengers were treating him kindly like they should.

Tony was brought from his thoughts when his phone rang, he glanced at it and saw it was Loki. He furrowed his brows and really did wonder if he had perhaps run away after all and were coming back for him.

"Loki?" Tony asked into the phone standing up too excited to hear from him after two days. "What happened? Are you okay?" Tony continued and a soft chuckle sounded through the receiver.

"I'm well." He replied and Tony smiled with a sigh of relief.

"Are you still with the Avengers?"

"Yes, we just completed the mission, actually. The Jotun's were easily scared off once we told them we would easily destroy the entire planet if they so much as set course towards earth, it would seem they bought it." Tony could hear sharp pride and fondness filter through his voice.

"Oh really? Who did all of the talking?"

"I did, it would seem they will listen to their own kind before anyone else…" Loki hesitated and Tony knew it had something to do with his skin. "My appearance gave them reason to trust me, they are quite foolish I'm the same deceiving person I have always been no matter my color. It would seem my state of health came in handy for something after all."

Tony sat down and sighed heavily.

"More than that Loki, you are beautiful just the way you are." Tony replied and leant back in his couch, wondering why Loki took a while to answer, Tony cut in before he said anything to break the silence. "I miss you, a lot."

Loki smiled softly and Tony could hear a soft breath from the other side of the line.

"I miss you too." He whispered back after a moment and Tony cocked his head to the side.

"They're monitoring our call aren't they?" Tony asked and didn't need to hear an answer to know it was true, Loki always got shy about their relationship when around anyone but Tony.

"I believe so."

"I want to take you on a proper date, once this is all over." Tony replied and Loki breathed a laugh.

"I'd like that."

"When are you coming back?" Tony and figured he would at least do Loki the good of not embarrassing him in front of everyone by changing the subject.

"Soon." Loki replied after a moment and Tony frowned.

"Not soon enough I'm sure." He said back and Loki's face dropped.

"No." he said quietly. "My time is up, I have to go." Loki added and Tony nodded.

"Alright, I'll see you soon. I love you." Tony said and knew Loki probably fidgeted on whatever surface he was sitting on when he heard him say it knowing everyone else was listening to the phone call.

"Me too. Goodbye Tony." Loki replied and hung up swiftly. Tony would have been hurt but he knew him well enough to know that Loki was simply embarrassed and had he not been blue likely would have been blushing.

Tony sighed heavily and set his cell phone down on the coffee table, he hoped they wouldn't keep them separated too much longer, Tony was worried sick for Loki.

From here Tony couldn't tell if they were making fun of him or just locking him out all together.

OOO

Loki hung up the cell phone and handed it back to Director Fury who was standing in front of him with his arms crossed.

"I did what you asked, now take me to All-Father or take me home." Loki demanded and Fury just shook his head at him as he slipped the phone into his pocket.

"We're not going back yet, Loki." Fury replied and turned to leave the room, Clint at his right hand.

"When then? What about our bargain?" Loki replied as anger filled him up to his ears. He had chosen his fate, that didn't mean he couldn't change it if he wanted too.

"You are a prisoner Loki, we'll take you back the next time we come around." Fury replied and left the room, Thor was present but didn't say anything as Fury and Clint left the room.

Loki crossed his arms angrily and Thor could tell.

"It shouldn't take long Loki, I admire you for the sacrifices you have made. They will also." Thor said and pat him on the shoulder.

"I don't want them to admire me, I want to be with Tony." Loki spat back and stood up walking to the other side of the room.

"Loki, you will be with Anthony." Thor replied, Loki sighed heavily and frowned.

"I saved the world once already, agreed to live with Tony under house arrest. What else can I do to earn their trust?"

Thor dropped his head and crossed his arms.

"Give them time, they will trust you." Thor said and stepped behind him and set a hand on his shoulder. Loki shrugged it off and pulled away.

"Leave me alone." Loki hissed, Thor pulled away and wordlessly left the room.

Loki glanced at the door as it closed and was feeling incredibly sour about this whole situation. He only wanted to be with Tony.

OOO

Loki curled up into a ball on his bed, they had been traveling for 2 weeks now with no promise of coming home anytime soon.

Thor watched from the cameras as Loki curled up with his stuffed Manatee, the one Thor had caught him talking to on multiple occasions and calling ManaTony.

Thor frowned when he saw his little brother wipe his eyes.

Loki waved a hand and turned the lamp off then hugged him even closer.

Thor was beginning to realize how much Loki really did miss Tony, Thor sighed heavily he had been so brash and cruel about the whole thing.

\He didn't trust Tony as far as he could throw him. Never mind that he could throw him pretty far, but that was beside the point.

Thor turned to leave the room and waved Agent Coulson back in to resume his post.

Coulson tried not to stare at Thor as he left, though it was really creepy that he had been watching him a lot the last few weeks.

OOO

Tony hadn't seen Loki in a long time, hadn't heard about him either.

When Fury had called him and told him he shouldn't expect him back anytime soon Tony had popped his lid off, he spent the next few days in the lab.

Pepper had come by to visit him occasionally along with anyone else that wasn't currently on a mission.

Tony was hunched over his desk in his apartment while he worked on a new invention simply to keep himself busy when Jarvis interrupted him.

'Bruce has just arrived sir, he requests a visit.' He declared and Tony pulled his goggles off his head and set them down on the desk.

"Do I have too?" he asked agitated.

'Yes sir.' Jarvis replied and Tony sighed, he knew he had too.

"Let him in, tell him I'm in the lab."

'Already done, sir.' Then the door opened and in walked Bruce.

"Hey." Bruce said as he made his way over, Tony swiveled the chair and looked up at him.

"Hey Bruce." He replied melancholy and turned back to his work.

"How's it going?" Bruce asked and wrung his hands nervously, Tony shrugged.

"It sucks, I miss Loki. I knew he shouldn't have gone, is he ever coming back?" Tony asked and never turned from his desk, when sad Tony never looks people in the eyes.

Bruce noticed the half empty bottle of scotch though and a more than half empty glass next to it.

"You really love him don't you?" He asked and sighed heavily as he pulled a chair over and sat next to him.

Tony hesitated setting down his tools then turned.

"I didn't mean to fall for him, it just kind of happened." He shrugged in defeat and ran a hand through his messy hair.

Bruce shook his head and rubbed his face in his hands.

"I should have realized, I'm sorry." Bruce replied and Tony gave him a half smile.

"Its alright. I should have told you." he replied and shook his head. "I should have told everyone."

"You were afraid." Bruce said more of a statement than a question, Tony nodded and crossed his arms over his chest.

"I wasn't afraid for me. I was afraid for him." He replied and got up carrying the bottle of scotch and a glass over to the couch in the lab, Bruce followed as he sat down on the sofa and filled his glass up yet again.

"What do you mean?"

"If I told all of you about him, what I knew. Do you really think Fury would think twice about using it against him in every way he could?" he replied and Bruce nodded immediately, he knew Fury would do just that.

"I'm just sorry it turned out like this. I'm trying to understand but its difficult."

"You cant understand because you have never been in love, Bruce." Tony replied harshly and Bruce winced before he turned away. "I'm sorry, that was mean." Tony apologized almost immediately. Bruce nodded and crossed his arms over his chest as Tony downed another glass then began to refill his cup.

"I think you've had enough." Bruce said and took the glass and bottle away from his friend though it caused a frown. "You don't need to be drinking and welding at the same time anyway." He added jokingly and Tony couldn't do anything but nod in agreement.

"Take me to bed Bruce." Tony replied groggily and gave him a lopsided smile.

Bruce rolled his eyes and reached down to help Tony off the couch. "That's what she said." Tony added a second later and chuckled drunkenly.

"I'm going to ignore the innuendo in that sentence and do the right thing." Bruce replied and managed to get a chuckle out of his friend.

"Thanks."

Bruce put Tony in bed fully clothed, yeah they are best friends but Tony had gotten himself into this mess he could sleep in it.

Tony fell asleep nearly immediately he was so inebriated, Bruce turned and left the room immediately getting his cell phone out to make a few calls. He was going to get Loki home.

At this point they had both been through enough, they deserved to at least be together.

A/N: wow I am so sorry this update took so long! I hadn't even realized it had been over a month! (Wince) I'm so incredibly sorry and I hope you guys like this update, more to come in the next part and I already have an idea for it so it wont take as long thank goodness! Let me know what you thought and what else you'd like me to throw in there please!

Thanks guys! Love ya!