Steve Harrington never thought he'd love someone again the way he loved Nancy Wheeler. Daisy Henderson was just trying to adjust to all the changes going on in her life. The two of them certainly never saw the other one coming.

The Winter soldier has never known kindness from anyone. When he starts receiving it from the new doctor brought to Hydra against her will, it resonates in him. Even after being wiped, he remembers her face, that she is a friend, she is good. He will protect her, not because he's ordered to, but because he wants to. His heart and head aren't as heavy when she's around.

[Part 2 of the Shieldmaiden Saga] Following a devastating attack on her home, Eirlys finds herself travelling to Earth in search of those responsible. Once there, she and those closest to her are called upon by the mortals to fight a foe who they cannot hope to face alone. Eventual AU. Loki/OC

[Part 1 of the Shieldmaiden Saga] As a maiden of Vanaheim, Eirlys never expected to deviate from the path set before her. Her life takes an unanticipated turn when she becomes Queen Frigga's latest apprentice, and she finds herself at odds with an especially vexing Asgardian prince. Pre-Thor & onwards. Loki/OC