Loki hesitated and then parted his lips. "If Steve's right on one thing, it's this. Put the weapon away." X3's revolver was against Coulson's chest, but her hand quivered. "You shouldn't have lied." A bullet exploded out of the barrel and chaos erupted. Tony shouted, seizing her wrists. "It was to protect you." Phil's voice cracked as he collapsed. Slightly AU. Love Triangle.