AN:

Bonus Chapter takes place in the second timeline AFTER they build New Asgard on Midgard but before the two timelines melts together.

So yeah, I had some requests about Tony hanging a bit more out with the crew, and you know what... I am stuck inside due to quarantine, I bet lots of you people are stuck inside for similar reasons.

So fuck it! Fuck it, what-ever crack fic can help relieve the stress right?


It was about a month ago, since Bruce Banner had snook into New Asgard.

People from a different world had settled here, people with technology that went far beyond anything on earth. Ships that had arrived from another galaxy!

Bruces idea had been desperate, then again all of his actions the last decade had been actions of desperation.

Hiding himself, walking from place to place, sneaking into facilities all in a hopeless attempt for a cure to his…. Green problem. And yet, the answer had always been denied to him. Every single time.

He had never been able to stay at one place for more than half a year max! Sometimes only a week before he was forced to flee for one reason or other… Now he had been here an entire month. And it felt so wrong… Something would have to happen!

Ross would show up with his tanks, or some disaster would occur making Bruce stress out and thus release the Hulk. It had to happen! It just had to.

Bruce was nervously wrapping his arms around himself as he walked with a bowed head between the houses of new Asgard, closing his eyes.

This couldn't last… It wouldn't last… It never lasted. He had no home, and he was never going to find a home again. Not before he had gotten rid of the HULK.

"Friend Banner." a deep, and yet surprisingly soft voice sounded. "You seem unwell, are you all right?"

Bruce turned, and had to look up to see the face of the man next to him.

Thor… The man from all the old myths, also he was the king of this entire alien race. Right now wearing what looked like really casual clothes. Dark trousers, big heavy boots, and a casual hoodie in grey. He seemed like he liked the comfortable clothes.

And yet in spite of all of this, Thor still made such an impressive figure. Even with a hoodie, you could still there was something very impressive about him.

Maybe it was his seize? He was big, and build from pure muscle it seemed. No.. It wasn't just his seize, something else. There was strength coming from him, from the inside, you could just feel it. And that was all in spite of his right arm being in a permanent sling. That arm was odd, it looked charred with odd red scars going from Thors hand up his arm as if Thor had been holding a bomb that had gone off. It might be something similar. Bruce had been informed it had been utterly destroyed in battle and Thor would never be able to use it fully again. And really, the destroyed arm did not take the least bit away from Thors impressive stature. Somehow it only made him seem even more impressive.

Yet, this strength didn't feel threatening at all… It felt more like standing with your protector. Thor was there to protect them, even Bruce couldn't help but relax by his mere presence.

"It is probably about time I left, isn't it?" Bruce asked in a weak smile.

"Why?" Thor asked. "Do you dislike living here? I admit our technology might seem a bit primitive right now. And I could see why you might long for more Midgardian company."

"It's not that, it's not any of that." Bruce assured. "This place is amazing, it feels like ages since I had any rest at all! And everyone has been so nice and welcoming. I really like being here."

"Then what is the issue?" Thor asked, his brow furrowing.

"Thor, I can't keep imposing like this!" Bruce exclaimed.

"Why not?" Thor asked. "Beside you're not imposing at all! You helped us! What to actually say to all those journalists! And you even bandaged up a few Asgardians." he chuckled.

"That's really not anything." Bruce muttered.

"I disagree." Thor stated and Bruce swallowed as Thor sighed. "Look, you are no prisoner here. If you truly feel like you must leave. You are free to do just that." he stated. "All I am saying is this, I informed you you could stay as long as you pleased. And I am keeping true to my word. You can stay."

"Thor, you don't know what you're asking!" Bruce gasped. "The thing I can become. It's overdue, sooner or later it will happen and your city will be destroyed!"

"Bruce." Thors deep steady voice sounded making Bruce look up. "I know." he stated. "I know what power is hidden within you. And I know that when unleashed, nothing can control it. What you carry around with… Is a storm! A typhoon! A grand earth quack able to overpower even gods. You carry the weight of this great natural disaster inside of you, every single day. That takes a strong man to not even give in."

Bruce was astounded, simply astounded. "How do you..."

Thor smiled that kind smile, that ones again looked like he knew more than he let on, then he looked up. "I to need to learn how to be more careful." he commented looking up at the blue sky. "In the past, I had a very difficult time controlling my own temper. I would release great thunder storms without even meaning to and..." he sighed deeply looking back at Bruce. "Destroy a couple of houses and hallways." he shook his head. "I am ashamed to say my destruction of property was considered normal. In fact the Asgards were proud because it proved my strength." he scratched his neck.

That made Bruce blink. "Are... Are you serious?" he asked.

"Aye." Thor sighed. "Asgard society... Tend to pride itself on strength. I fear that is both for better or worse. It has lead to a lot of... issues." he halted. "Brutal attitudes... Lack of caring over who might get hurt." he squinted his left eye. "I am attempting to at least change that mindset somewhat." he stated. "Though I Think what you should keep in mind is that if you were to turn into the HULK right now, destroy the entire city and beat all of our warriors... They would be singing your praises for your strength and chastise themselves for not being able to build better buildings."

Bruce gaped.

"So, if you are afraid of hurting people because you lost control." Thor smirked. "This is a good place to be, you are unlikely to hurt anyone. And those who will try to keep you under control will relish the challenge."

"I am not sure whether to be disturbed or relieved." Bruce admitted and Thor chuckled.

"So you're staying?" Thor asked.

"I... Where else would I go?" Bruce asked and Thor grinned, beamed like the shining sun itself.

"SPLENDID!" He proclaimed stunning Bruce ones again with his pure friendliness.


So... Bruce was going to stay for a while longer.

How long he didn't want to say yet. He was still nervous, but talking to Thor did make him feel a bit better. That's when Bruce glanced up and saw another citizen of this city.

This one... Really strange looking.

He had blue skin and pitch black hair, elegant ridges going across his visible face. He was sitting on what almost looked like a little stage, elevating him above the ground as he sat with crossed legs and closed eyes, with his blue hands on each of his knees.

Thor had worn regular earth clothes, Loki though... Bruce had never seen him wear anything else than what these people considered Asgardian fashion. Looked like something from lord of the rings honestly.

... So did the rest of him. The dressing style wasn't the only thing different from Thor. Thor was so incredible approachable and friendly Loki was... Not... Bruce still had very little idea how to ever approach him.

It couldn't be easy, being the only one of his species around. Thor had told them Loki was adopted... From Jotunnheim, a realm they were at war with. It really couldn't be easy for the poor guy.

"How long are you going to stand there gawking?" Loki suddenly asked making Bruce jump in pure shock.

"I.. I'm sorry." Bruce stammered. "I didn't realize that... erhm... What I mean is."

"That I would notice you?" Loki opened one eye to reveal the pure red behind it. "To clear up any misunderstandings. I was meditating not sleeping."

Bruce blushed deeply, his entire face deep red. "I'm really sorry I disturbed you." he informed. "Honestly when I meditate myself, I try to shut out all sounds. Get lost to the world around me you know."

That made Lokis eyes open and he turned to Bruce with sudden interest. "You meditate?" he asked.

"Erhm.. yeah." Bruce nodded. "In the morning after breakfast and evening before bed."

Loki frowned. "But you are not a sorcerer."

"Well no." Bruce replied. "But, It is in my own best interest to be in control of my emotions. So I use any trick I can. Beside meditation is good for a lot of things you know. Relieve stress... Blood flow. It can help prevent heart diseases. Or at least, that is the theory... It's funny, there is no scientific explanation on why it works. But we have lot of data that shows that it just does."

"If you do it correctly you are fine tuning yourself to the flow of the universe itself." Loki informed. "It would have positive effects on mind and body, even if you don't use it for magic."

"Erhm." Bruce blinked. "I don't know. Again, I just do what-ever I can." he stated then he halted. "Hey, maybe you can give me some advice."

Loki frowned deeply, his red eyes looking awfully scary right now. Bruce really didn't want to compare Loki to a demon, that would just be so unfair! But right now, with his red eyes, blue skin, black hair and lord of the rings clothes it... Yeah.

"You want me to teach you meditation techniques?" Loki asked in a low deadpan tone.

"Well... If.. If it's not to much trouble." Bruce stammered. "Anything that can help with... You know. Erhm."

"Then sit." Loki demanded.

Bruce blinked. "Sorry?"

"The way you usually sit when you meditate, show me." Loki asked.

"Oh." Bruce halted, then sat down on the ground, folding his legs the way the old Indian had taught him. Straightened his back and looked up.

Loki frowned slightly. "That is an acceptable position. How do you breath?"

"Breath in through the nose and out through the mouth." Bruce replied.

"Very well, begin." Loki asked.

Bruce was a bit stunned, but finally nodded. "Oh.. Okay." and he closed his eyes taking a deep breath, he concentrated on his heart rate like he usually would and his breathing. He breathed liked that for a while, in and out. Then he noticed, Loki stepping down from his own spot. The next moment Bruce felt a gold hand on his back.

"You need to straighten up." Loki informed as he guided Bruce into position and Bruce kept the position, breathing slowly. The presence of Loki moving around and then... Nothing. At last Bruce opened his eyes to realize that Loki was sitting right in front of him, his red eyes slightly narrowed as they were fixated on Bruce's face. "You're doing a poor job of it." Loki informed plainly.

"Oh.. I'm sorry." Bruce breathed.

"Your position is correct, your breathing is correct." Loki stated. "But you are still agitated, stressed... Angry." he stated, then he reached out and placed a cold finger on Bruce's forehead. "You wish to release yourself from these emotions yes? In that regard this is an utter failure." he removed his hand.

Bruce looked down.

"If this is going to count for anything it will take time." Loki stated. "How prepared are you?" he asked.

Bruce looked up. "What do you mean?"

"Are you prepared to meet up, every single day?" Loki asked. "I can guide you, but I will only do so if you are committed. Otherwise it would just be wasting my time."

"Your highness!" Bruce gasped. "Prince Loki, I would do anything if if it just helps any! You have no idea the things I already did. Spending an hour with you every single day is nothing!"

Loki nodded. "Very well." then he moved so he was now sitting beside Bruce. "It is an intriguing prospect I must say. Now, do as you did before. But concentrate on me... Follow my breathing, feel my aura."

Bruce smiled lightly then nodded. "Thank you." and he closed his eyes, taking a deep breath. He heard Lokis breathing right beside him and slowly found the rhythm. Loki truly was calm, collected... controlled. He sure made it seem easy.

Just... Follow the lead. Honestly... It was nice.