Hello everyone.

LianaDare8: Christmas will definitely be interesting haha.

O. O TT. TT LOLz: I was hoping someone would say that!

Justasmalltowngirl2713: Haha there's nothing better for me than awkward Gwen and Steve. Unfortunately Daisy can't hear you so she still thinks she'll be forever alone. Especially because her future husband is still a brainwashed assassin in Russia.

Itsgoose2u: It's too easy to torture them into embarrassment haha.

Arrows the Wolf: Yay! It's about time, isn't it?

ImmaEnforcer: I'm glad you think so! At least the roll falling on his head didn't bring out the other guy.

Lindsay: That must be pretty interesting haha.

Ms. Smooth Criminal: Haha that sounds like Tony. But I see Pepper as someone who puts her foot down at some things that are extreme. I'm really glad you liked the dinner! I was worried it wouldn't have the humor I wanted it to have. I can't wait to write New Years Eve haha.

AngelVamp6688: Haha evil broccoli is evil. I couldn't help myself with those awkward conversations haha.

Chapter Twenty-Six

After arriving back on Asgard, Loki barely left Sigyn's side. He was terrified for her. Once they had gotten back, Loki had informed Odin and the others of Amora and the threat she posed. Everyone knew that she was powerful and it took someone equally as powerful or more to fight her spells.

Loki could remember how Amora had attempted to seduce him at a party for Thor's birthday. Loki had been in a bad mood as Thor had just become equipped with Mjolnir and everyone was celebrating his worthiness. Loki would've been happy for Thor, but he had just been having a bad day in general.

Then came Amora, someone who he had known from his youth. He had never been fond of her as they had always been competing to be better than the other. Loki could see right through her attempt to seduce him and was irritated, but he decided to turn it into his amusement. But after twisting her words around himself and messing with her mind, Loki accidentally made her reveal she was planning on killing Odin. So, naturally, Loki told the king and Amora was exiled to Earth along with Skruge who was in on the scheme.

So, naturally, Loki assumed Amora was after Asgard again and was probably planning revenge on the younger prince for ruining her evil plot to rule the realm. And the only thing Loki wanted in life at this moment was Sigyn. She had of course been informed of this threat and stood strong next to Loki, insisting she wasn't afraid of a "pathetic witch." Loki could tell she was scared and therefore took it upon himself to stay with her. He knew she could be in danger without him.

Things became hectic in Asgard as they strengthened defenses. Odin was worried over the fact Amora had suggested there was more than just her out there. For all they knew, she could have an army and could be plotting an attack on Asgard.

So when the Bifrost opened, everyone sat in silence as they waited to see who had arrived. They weren't going to assume it was Thor.

It was a surprise when Loki, Sif and the Warriors Three stood at the end of the bridge and they saw their visitor as it was Eros of Titan. The womanizing brother of Thanos was not someone they expected to be stopping by for a visit to Asgard, but Loki could tell that it was definitely Eros. He could sense an Eternal anywhere.

However, as Eros approached them, Loki could see the man was limping and was badly injured. Fandral and Volstsgg moved forward when they saw this too and helped Eros the rest of the way.

"What has happened to you?" asked Sif, most likely thinking about the many times she flipped him over.

"Titan was attacked," answered Eros, grimacing as he was put on Hogun's horse, the man looking grim as always.

"By whom?" inquired Loki.

"The Chitauri. They stormed the palace of my father. We fought them off, but I was sent here to ask for healers. Some of us are badly injured and need assistance. Normally we heal within minutes unless it is too much for us to handle."

"What were they doing there?" asked Fandral.

"It seemed they were looking for something. The Other was not there, most likely watching from afar. But there was a woman."

"What did she look like?" asked Loki immediately.

"Her hair was yellow and her eyes were blue. She was beautiful, but I could practically smell the evil on her."

Loki scowled and he could see the others realized Eros described Amora. So obviously she was working with the Other and the Chitauri were rebuilding. That was not good.

"Hogun, take Eros to the healing room," commanded Sif. "The rest of us will talk with the All-Father."

After informing Odin of what occurred, the king insisted he speak with Eros. They found themselves in the healing room and it seemed Sigyn had been summoned to help with Eros. Loki felt furious at whoever decided it was okay to let her be on her own as she traveled from Folkvang to the healing room, but attempted to let it go. It wasn't like she was dead.

"How did they even get there?" asked Fandral.

"We have the Tesseract," stated Sif. "Does Amora have something similar?"

"She's a powerful sorceress," said Loki. "She probably created one herself, but it would only be temporary. It is possible the Chitauri were not actually driven off but instead left after they did not find what they sought."

"What exactly happened though?" asked Volstagg.

"My father was mentoring me when we heard screams," answered Eros. "We went outside to find the Chitauri. This Amora you speak of had a force field around her that none of our warriors could penetrate. They stormed the palace while the Leviathans circled our city."

"Was it just your city?" asked Sif.

"We believe so. Many were injured by the Chitauri's weapons. I think Amora must have magicked them to be even more powerful or at least to cause more damage than intended."

"We will send some healers back with you, Eros," declared Odin.

"Father," said Loki, "may I have a word with you?"

Odin nodded and headed to the hall outside the healing room, Loki following. Once they were out of earshot from the others, Loki began.

"Please do not send Sigyn with him," he practically begged.

"Lady Sigyn is an extraordinary healer. I see no reason not to send her."

"If they attack Titan again-"

"Then you will go along as well."

Loki furrowed his brow. "E - excuse me?"

Odin put a hand on Loki's shoulder. "Son, I have noticed how Lady Sigyn has changed you. It has only been a short period of time, but just the fact that you care for her safety is enough proof for us to see the good side in you that had always been there. I will allow you to travel to Titan with Lady Sigyn and the rest of the healers so you can be with her."

"Thank you, father," replied Loki quickly and with a polite nod of his head.

"Take care of yourself, Loki. We do not want to lose you again."

After getting home from dinner at around six that night, both Gwen and Steve collapsed on the couch. Gwen reached for the remote, happy to have the concentration to watch television again. Steve propped his feet up on the coffee table as he let his right arm fall around Gwen's shoulders. She curled up next to him, letting out a content sigh as she pulled her legs up underneath her.

She turned on local news as there was nothing better on at this time. She knew most channel schedules by heart and wasn't going to bother checking what else was on.

In this moment, Gwen almost felt like her life was normal. Here she was with her husband of over one month, watching news on the couch. Most people looking at this picture wouldn't guess that Steve was Captain America and she was a SHIELD agent. In all honestly, she liked this. She couldn't wait until they could finally go on their honeymoon and feel normal. She was actually beginning to think a trip to Orlando would be much better than London. She needed to show Steve around the parks there one day.

Gwen felt Steve's head gently fall in top of hers. He wasn't asleep, but it simply to be even closer to her than he already was. Gwen's heart raced at the contact. She still couldn't get over the idea of her and Steve being so close and still got butterflies when they kissed. Perhaps they'd end up as one of those old couples that held hands as they walked down the street, reminiscing the times they had with each other.

Her heart raced as she twisted around and planted her lips on his. Steve seemed slightly surprised by her behavior, but happily accepted it. His arms wrapped around her waist as he pulled her close.

"How would you feel about going to Disney World?" asked Gwen suddenly.

"For what?"

"Our honeymoon."

"I'll go wherever you wanna go."

Gwen smiled. "We'll have to go to Universal Studios, too. We could go to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter! I've wanted to go there for years now. Daisy went there opening day and she said it was amazing. You'd love it."

Steve simply smiled and nodded.

"You're okay with this, right?" asked Gwen.

He pulled her close to him and kissed her. "Whatever makes you happy makes me happy."

Gwen smiled. "You don't have to worry about planning or anything, I can do that myself. Have you ever been on a regular modern plane?"

"Only the Quinjets."

"Then this will be interesting."

After his stunt in New York City Norman had come to realize any mistakes he made and quickly learned how to fix them. For one thing, if he was ever separated from his glider, he had to make sure there was a way to get it back. So, of course, he added in a button that would summon it.

But as he re-watched footage of that night, he couldn't help but notice this Spider-Man trying to help the now late George Stacy. Norman of course wanted to fight Spider-Man. This kid was young and idiotic from what he had heard. But Norman needed a way to lure him. And so he realized that perhaps Spider-Man had a connection to the Stacy's.

Norman turned to look at an open file on his desk. It was that of Gwen Stacy, an intern for Doctor Connors. Head intern apparently. She was young, too. Maybe she meant something to Spider-Man. Or maybe Spider-Man would want to save her from death out of the good of his heart. Either way, he was going to get Gwen Stacy and he was going to use her.

His ringing phone took his thoughts away from his schemes and he pressed the speaker button.

"Yes?" asked Norman.

"Osborn," said MODOK, "tomorrow is the night. We'll be relocating to the island and we'll need a distraction."

Norman's lips turned into a smile. "Distraction, you say?"

"Yes. If you could keep the Avengers away from Malibu while we take off, I'll let you have access to everything AIM has to offer."

"That honestly seems like an offer I can't refuse, Mr. MODOK."

"Good. Begin at eight your time. Don't let them leave New York."

There was a click as MODOK hung up on the other line. Norman still had his smile upon his face. What were the chances that this should occur? He honestly didn't care about MODOK's offer. Norman already had everything he needed. If some of the Avengers escaped, he didn't care. Too bad for AIM. All he wanted was Spider-Man. There was just something about him that Norman couldn't explain. But perhaps he would be able to once he had taken off his mask.