Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters in this story. This is just for fun and I hope you enjoy reading it.
The God of Sweet Treats
By Angelwings Sorrow
Chapter 8 "There's a Time to Heal, Then there's a Time for Revenge"
"Here you go, please come again." Loki handed the last customer their to-go order with a smile. He was then ready to closed up; he had already sent Peter home for the night so he could extra study time for his part time classes. After the patron had left he turned the sign over and began wiping down the tables and bussing the table. Fenris warm by the fire as the embers died and Chris and Tom wandered the floor now that they were out of the play room. The bell on the door chimed as someone entered the café.
"I'm sorry but the café is closed for the night,"
"I know, Loki. That is why I chose to come at this time." The voice had the baker stopping in his movements.
"Mother,"
"Hello my son." Frigga smiled before being enveloped in the long thin arms of her youngest child. "Oh, I have missed you as well. I am sorry I had to cancel our lunch. Odin, well…"
"Mother, don't apologize. Odin will always hate me because I am the son of Laufey. As long as he doesn't hurt you, I am fine with being disowned by the man." Loki said guiding his to the table near the hearth. Fenris came and sat at their feet as the kittens watched from a near by table.
"But, I did not disown you. You are my son and if I want to see you and talk with you, I should be able to. I have made a lot of foolish mistakes in my life but I never regretted having you. He wouldn't let me raise you the way I wanted to nor would he let Laufey raise you. It was the punishment for my betrayal. Odin broke Laufey, who was a kind and gentle man, leaving him with nothing and black listed from any reputable work. He took his life before the end of your first year of life."
"Mother, why are you telling me this now?" Loki questioned. He knew of Laufey fate; shortly he left home Loki research his birth father. He read the horror that had become Laufey's life, before the man broke and hung himself. He never told anyone of what he found because he didn't want the pity.
"Because you needed to know the truth, Loki. I had to be the one to tell you and to say I am sorry that I failed you, before I left."
"You didn't fail me. I may have not understood when I was a child but I do now. What do you mean that you are leaving? Mother, where are you going?"
"It seems that I am not long for this world. I didn't want to worry you or your siblings, but two years ago I was start to feel unwell. I went to the doctor and they did many tests but there was only one answer. Loki I have lung cancer."
Mother!" Loki w out of his chair and kneeling at his mother's feet. He was shocked and scared. He felt numb and like she was taking her last breath before his eyes.
"Now Loki, I am not leaving you right this second." She hugged her worried child. "I will still be around for a while longer but I have come to make some life changing decisions."
"What decisions? Tell me I want to be able to help you." Loki leaned back desperation in his eyes.
"I have spoken with Hela and Thor already; though they were equally upset with my diagnosis they support me. I am Leaving Odin. He left yesterday to do business in Denmark so if I don't leave now I never will. Hela is setting up an apartment for me and Thor is packing up my furniture. I have packed all my personal things and have left the house. It hasn't been a home for many years and I am happy to leave it behind. I do not delude myself he will try and come for me but I will not return to him."
"Mother you are not safe. Odin will be on the first plane to New York when you don't answer his call. I know Hela can work magic in erasing you digital prints but he will find you and Thor can't keep a secret to save his life." Loki panicked.
"I know this but your siblings will help me stand against him should he find me." Frigga said weakly. Though Odin may have grown gray he was still strong and determined to bring his wife to heel. She knew this when he dragged her from Laufey Town home in London that he would always come for her.
"Mother you must allow me to help you. I think I have a friend that can help to keep you out of his reach until Hela can get you a place where he won't find you."
"Where can I go Loki? I need doctors and medicine and he will find me faster if I stay with your friend. I do not want him to hurt you anymore. It was my weakness that allowed him to vent his anger on you. I won't do it again."
"Mother, Trust me. I am not a child anymore and if he comes here I will face him. But first I will see you safe. Will you let me try and get you somewhere safe?" Loki stood up and held his mother's hands in his.
"Very well my son. I will yield to your judgment."
"Good, now wait here and let me finish closing up shop then I will make us a pot of tea. The Lovelies will keep you company while I fetch our tea." Loki smiled as the kittens hopped on to her lap and the table in front of her. Fenris followed Loki as he locked up and went to the kitchen. After putting on the kettle Loki pulled out his cellphone and dialed the only person who he trusted and knew that could help.
"Hey Reindeer Games, I was just about to call you."
"Anthony, please listen. I need a huge favor."
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"Sir your guests have arrived."
"Thanks Jarvis. Butterfingers, I think you dusted enough." The little bot lowered its claw holding the duster in disappointment, but rolled to his creator anyways.
"Don't worry mother, Anthony says it's alright."
"Of course it's alright I love to entertain. Hello, I am Tony Stark, you can call me Tony." Tony held his hand out in greeting to the hesitant Mother.
"Nice to meet you Anthony." Frigga gave him a warm smile but stood close to Loki.
"Anthony this is my Mother, Frigga Johansen."
"Well it's a pleasure to meet the person who taught Loki how to bake like a god. I swear I can't get enough of his blueberry muffins. But where are my manners; let me show you to the living room where we can chat." Tony led them to the living room where a nice fire was going.
"You have a lovely home Anthony." Frigga said sitting gracefully on the couch.
"Thank you but this is your apartment while you're with us. I have the penthouse on the top of the tower. I haven't had a chance to clean up there since I have been on a science binge. Jarvis thought you would be more comfortable on a guest floor. I have a lot of them for when my cousins and friends that pops in now and again." Tony said nervously. When Loki called him asking to help hide his mom Tony didn't know what to expect he was down in the lab one minute then racing to ready a guest floor the next.
"Anthony you're rambling again."
"Sorry I do that a lot." Tony gave a sheepish grin as Loki rolled his eyes.
"That's alright young man, I miss the chatter since all my children are grown and are living their own lives. Thank you again for letting me stay until my divorce is final. Loki wasn't clear on how you can help keep my husband from finding me, but I trust my son. I just don't want to cause you any trouble."
"It's fine; you are no trouble at all. Jarvis has all your information and tomorrow we'll contact your doctors and get you transferred over to SI's Dr. Cho. She is head of our Medical Department and medical team. Since Stark Industries is and has always been an in house company you don't have to worry about going out or being followed. If you need any don't hesitate to call Jarvis." Tony reassured.
"Who is Jarvis? Will I meet him in the morning?"
"I am always in the tower Madame Johansen. I am an Artificial Intelligence named Just A Rather Very Intelligent System or Jarvis for short. My programming is to see to the comfort of all who reside in Stark Tower. Keeping you comfortable shall be an easy task compared to keeping Master Tony healthy and organized."
"Jarvis what did I say about secrets?" Tony Glared at the ceiling.
"You said not to tell Loki you never said I could not converse with others in the tower."
"Kids, their mouths have no filter." Tony blushed.
"That is the way of children," Frigga smiled. "Loki today's events have tired me. I think I shall seek my bed for the night."
"Of course Mother, I'll show to your rooms. I have your overnight bag right here. I called Hela and she'll bring your suit cases in the morning. Thor will come by at lunch to check on you and to bring you your books and crafts." Loki gently guided Frigga to the apartment's Master bedroom. "If you need of me you just speak to Jarvis and I will be here in an instant. Anthony is allowing me to stay in the tower as well for the next couple of days until you are settled."
"No need to make a fuss my son, I shall be fine. Thank you for understanding and not hating me for my failings. I love you Loki, May the Norns watch over you." Frigga kissed his forehead holding in the tears that threatened to fall.
"May the Norns protect you and your dreams so mote it be." Loki hugged his mother before letting her go for the night. The Baker returned to the living room seeing Anthony by the elevator with Butterfingers. They said nothing and took the elevator to the penthouse. Once they reach the floor Butterfingers zoomed over to the Pet station where the Kittens and puppy were now sleeping and settle into his little charging station.
"So how are you feeling Lokes?" Tony asked going to the bar and pouring them each a glass of scotch.
"The truth? I feel like I fell asleep and I am now trap in the never ending nightmare where my mother dies and Odin wins having drained the life from her with his oppression." Loki took and down the scotch before collapsing on the couch.
"Yeah that sounds as bad as it is. I use to have a bastard parent so I empathize. My mom was always sick so Howard was able keep her under his thumb, and there was nothing I could do about it." Tony sat next to his friend showing that he was there for him.
"I knew Odin kept her close as a way to punish me for being her bastard son. So I left to ease her burden but I know now, I should have tried harder to get her away from him. I have lost time with her and now I have next to no time left. I want say again Thank you, Anthony. Mother will be safe here then she would have been staying with me or Hela. If I can do anything to repay you just let know I am in your debt."
"Hey, none of that. You don't owe me anything. If there was a way to get my own mother away from Howard I would have jumped at it. I am more than happy to give your mom a safe heaven. As a bonus the Puppers and his little brothers get to have a sleep over this weekend." Tony had Happy take the limo to pick up Loki and his mom. He also told Loki to bring the kids so they wouldn't be lonely and the baker wouldn't worry about them. He asked Happy to bring the kids up to the penthouse in the private elevator while Loki brought his mother to a guest floor in the public elevator.
"Just remember it is only for the weekend Stark. I need to see my mother settled and tomorrow is Ultron's first fight in the underground. So it make sense I should stay the night, Anthony. Do not get use to them spending the night." Loki glared before deflating then he stood up. "I need to call Hela and Thor to let them know mother is safe and settled for the night."
"Okay Comet, I get it, it's late and you have a shop to open in the morning. You can have the guest room up here if you want since the kids are up here." Tony quickly stood up.
"I thought you said it was a mess up here that is why you placed my mother on a guest floor." Loki smirked at the now fidgeting genius.
"Okay you got me. Truth is moms in general make me nervous. I feel like I'm ten years old again afraid I'll say or do the wrong thing. You should see when I am with Rhodey's Mom, she thinks it's so cute how at over chatter and act awkward. She pinches my cheeks and calls me Sweet Pumpkin Pie." Tony blushed trying to glare at the man who was holding back his laughter. Tony was impressed that Loki kept a straight face but his emerald eyes were a light with laughter.
"I see, well I should stay up here other wise my Lovelies might be upset if I'm not here in the morning." Loki pretended to agree Tony's assessment.
"Great, this way to Casa de Stark." Tony pointed to the stairs at the end of the Hall. He led Loki to the rooms that were at the top of the tower. Loki had to admit the view was gorgeous from the top Penthouse.
"This view is amazing, Anthony."
"Thanks I rather like it. Because of the structural design of the tower there is only two bedrooms but they are fully loaded with whirl pool bathtub and 360 shower jets as well as a well stocked mini bar and walk in closet. Jarvis can tint the windows for complete darkness or slow wake up call so that you are not blinded by the sun."
"Anthony I am spending the night not in the market to buy or rent the room permanently." Loki chuckled. "But thank you, this room will be fine."
"Okay let Jarvis know if you need anything. I'll hopefully see you in the morning I tend to sleep in because I tend stay awake for days on end until I crash."
"Lately sir has been going to bed at a regular time. Unfortunately that does not help with him rising early. He still mutes me when I wake sir up for necessary SI board meetings."
"Mute Jay. I swear I need to recode him he is way to chatty for his own good. See you Reindeer Games." Tony all but ran to his room trying to hide his blushing face.
"Jarvis that was not nice of you to embarrass your father like that." Loki said softly looking at the ceiling camera.
"I programmed to tell the truth Mr. Friggason."
"I am sure you meant well, but a word of advice for understanding human behavior; if you want to be a real boy one day, than less truth can mean more than the whole truth. Sometimes to make others look good withholding faults is allowed. People like to show their faults when they are more comfortable with others."
"I see. So presenting Master Tony's attributes is showing his best parts to a potential partner is a way of being kind and showing his bad habits is unflattering to that potential partner." Jarvis processed the information.
"Yes, that is correct. I hope I helped you understand why Anthony keeps putting you on mute." Loki smiled a blush dusting his cheeks. "Good night Jarvis I'll see you in the Morning."
"Good night Mr. Friggason."
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"Thor why are you here?" Loki asked as he bused a recently emptied table.
"I have come to offer some help. Wanda has experience in the food services. Vision also worked in retail he can ring up orders. Hela and I thought that with Peter to take care of the food that you can spend more time with mother this weekend." Thor explained. Wanda and Vision were already talking with Peter putting on aprons.
"SO you and Hela are lending me your personal assistants? I can't afford more employees Thor. I just finished an expensive renovation." Loki stood and glared at his taller brother.
"It's as you say Brother, we are lending you our people but you are not paying their salaries. They are still being paid by Hela and myself. We know how it is hard for you to let go and trust people, but you trust us. So trust us and our people who we trust." Thor reasoned.
"I just can't leave my business Brother. Peter is just sixteen I can't leave him burdened with the cooking for customers."
"Uncle Loki I can handle it. I can put up the chalk board and give three lunch options so I won't get over whelmed with orders. You already have the walk-in Frig full stocked for the next four days. I can come in early and make the muffins."
"Peter you don't need do that."
"I want to. Grandma Frigga needs you, she's sick." Peter gave Loki a sorrowful look which had the baker melting. Loki called May last night and gave her the condensed version of what his mother was going through. So May must have told Peter of Frigga's illness leaving out the drama.
"Alright but only the Blueberries, Bananas, and Cranberries, I have the fruit already measure out for the next week." Loki gave in. Thor was giving the boy thumbs up knowing that Peter would the only one to get his brother to take a few days off.
"Brother where are the Animals?" Thor asked after Loki returned from Showing Peter what to do before opening café.
"Well, Tom and Chris are at the vet to be neutered. I already had the appointment scheduled before mother arrived. So I dropped them off early this morning and I will pick them up at five this evening. Fenris on the other hand was curled up with Anthony when I left the tower. I have him scheduled next week for his operation."
"Oh, yes, the little ones will need a quiet place to cover. They would do well with Mother's company. Speaking of Mother I should get going; Hela pack more of her clothes and Things to keep her comfortable."
"Tell her I'll return tonight after a few earns." Loki agreed. He was going to make some of her favorite desserts before getting groceries for dinner. Jarvis had already sent him list of foods that his mother could eat under her present condition. He offered to purchase the food through Stark food delivery service a.k.a. Happy Hogan. Loki had to dissuade the AI from bothering Tony's Loyal driver/Goffer. Plus he didn't want take advantage of Stark's resources than he already was. Also he had to get his van for tonight's event. They were lucky the fights would start long after his mother retired for the night.
"Very well, Brother, I will see you tomorrow for brunch." Thor pulled Loki into a bone crushing hug. The baker had to steady to himself once he was released from the workout god's hold. Thor didn't notice as left with a smile on his way out.
"You okay?" Wanda asked offering the baker a seat.
"Yes, thank you, for your concern but I am use to my brother's displays of affections."
"You maybe use to them doesn't me that they hurt any less. When I first introduced Vision to your brother, Thor accidentally broke Vision's hand in that first hand shake."
"I empathize with Vision." Loki smiled "Thor real did take after our Viking heritage. He always had to be careful as he is stronger than the other children around him. Even now he forgets how strong he is compared to others. Thank you, Wanda and Vision too, for helping out Peter around here. I know my siblings put you both up to it."
"It's not a problem. Actually it will be nice not dealing with all the women who joined the gym just to ogle your brother. Vision said it would nice not having to fix a lot of the underling messes. A lot of the drone workers become lazy and it's up to Vis to straighten out their work before submitting it to Hela."
"Ah, I see. My sister will be cleaning house while you both are here." Loki smirked. "I'll let you get back to work Peter knows where everything is. I need to go to my workshop for a bit holler if you need me."
"Don't worry, Loki Peter's got us all sorted out." Wanda smiled watching the tall raven leave. She returned to the counter where the two guys were waiting for her.
"Do you think Uncle Loki is okay?" The teen asked worriedly.
"I am sure he is young lad. We will make sure his tea shop runs smoothly until his return." Vision smiled encouragingly patting the boy on the shoulder.
"Vis, is right everything will work out just fine. Now, how about you show me hold to make some of the special coffees off the magical menu?"
"Yeah, I can to that." Peter was once again a ball of enthusiastic energy as he showed the new grown ups how Lo-Key Café rocked its coffee. Hopefully when his uncle returned all would be well again.
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"Man I feel fifteen again." Tony was bouncing in his seat. Loki just rolled his eyes at the engineer but couldn't wipe the grin from his face. Once Frigga retired for the night Tony and Loki went straight to the lab and loaded the crate containing Ultron into the freight elevator. Then they loaded it into Loki's van along with extra parts for repairs should they be needed.
"Yes Anthony or should I call you Mr. Mechanic? How did you come up with that name anyways?"
"Bruce has a nephew he sometimes brings to the labs. His name is Harley and he is a genius in the making but since he was a toddler he's called me Mr. Mechanic. I can't get the kid to call me Tony to save my life. Bruce said it would be the perfect alias because I am already familiar with the name and will remember to respond when called." Tony explained.
"Good I wasn't looking forward to retaining you to respond to your new name."
"Hey!"
"Anyways try to tone down your excitement. There will be serious players there so you will refer to me as the Chaos God. You are under my sponsorship so don't run off."
"What do I have to do or rather who do I have to look out for." Tony asked as turned to Serious Stark mode.
"The Grand Master will have a special line up for you so anyone who flies under his favor is the ones to watch out for as they will cheat. Anyone at this event is a potential threat but not as lethal as the Grand Master's crew. Have you thought on how to hide your face from being recognized?"
"Oh yeah and it's all thanks to you."
"Me?"
"Yup. I made this base off your inspiration." Tony grinned with glee as he pulled a red and gold helmet out of his gym bag. It was unusual as Loki had never seen one like it before. Tony lifted the face plate on the front before putting it over his head. Once it was settled on his head his smile disappeared as the face plate came down and the eyes of the helmet lit up brightly with LED lights. "Friday active civilian mode."
"Yes Boss."
"Anthony can you breath in that thing?"
"Of course I can. This helmet is linked to Ultron with my new Baby Girl Friday, Female Replacement Intelligent Digital Assistant Youth, as my secret co-pilot. I figured we would need an AI to watch our backs but I didn't want Jarvis to have his attentions split and accidentally tell your mom or pepper what we are up to."
"Clever Anthony." Loki smirked as they cam upon an underground parking Structure. They were stopped on the second level down.
"Name?" a guard as big as a gorilla asked.
"The God of Chaos and my fighter Mr. Mechanic. The Grand Master is expecting us."
"Yes sir, Let them through!" The guard called to the others holding the barricade. Tony noticed that the man instantly paled at Loki's name. The baker was a major player and an obvious threat in the underground. Loki drove forward and to the reserved spot for his van. A steward came running forward with a flat bed trolley for the crate. Loki tipped the kid and motioned for Tony to push the trolley and follow him to his ready room. Once Loki locked the door he turned to Tony will a strained smile.
"Well Anthony we made it in the rest is up to you and Ultron."
"Thanks Lokes, you are going to be amazed." Tony popped opened the crate and out rolled Ultron it looked like a miniature dune buggy with unique metal Skull and glowing red eyes. While Tony readied the bot Loki finished dressing his part as an underground sponsor. He pulled on a Special Leather Vest and Long Black and Dark Green coat with gold accents. Tony wasn't sure but he thought he saw a couple of daggers in discreet pockets within the coat and two that were tucked within the Leather combat boots. Loki was transformed before his very eyes. "Wow Loki, you look like you stepped off a Viking warship."
"Good. I was going for Viking God but Viking Warrior will do." Loki stood and straightened his coat. "Make sure you do not drink or eat anything you are given. Only drink the water we have brought. You shouldn't be hungry you ate three helping of the Lasagna I made, but if you need a snack I put my homemade breakfast bars in your bag."
"Thanks Dasher I'm good. Anything else I need to know?" Tony asked but before Loki could answer there was a knock at the door.
"Knock, Knock, Knock."
"Who is it?"
"Come on Loki you know who it is." With reluctance the baker opened the door allowing the Grand Master wear extremely gaudy gold robes and sandals with Topaz right behind him. "Greetings Chaos God, and this is your fighter Mr. Mechanic, it's a pleasure. When they told me that you had arrived I just had to come down and greet you."
"I'm sure you did Grand Master. So who are your Champions this evening?" Loki asked crossing his arms.
"Oh just a few of our old friends, you know Dr. Doom and Magnus just to name a couple. They were upset to hear that you wouldn't be in the ring today but look forward to facing your fighter." The grand Master smiled causing Loki's glare to sharpen. "Well I must be off I have many fighters to greet. You will be in the Sky box won't you Chaos we have much to catch up on."
"I may join you later as it is this is Mr. Mechanic's first fight I want to make sure he has a handle on things before I leave him on his own."
"I see, but he is a genius I'm sure he can figure out his way around the ring with out you holding his hand."
"Grand Master, a genius mind is a fine thing to have but it does nothing with out experience, now if you'll excuse us."
"Oh did I mention the God of Thunder has just arrived? You know I was surprised to see him in Sakaar Last week. He was surprised to hear of your little hobby which surprised me in return. He did not know what a talented little brother he had so I had to issue him an invitation, that way he could see you in action."
"I warned you Grand Master to leave my family alone. If you try to harm my brother in anyway you will die a painful dead and no one will find your body." The Chaos God suddenly had a dagger in hand and the tip pressed against the man's chin.
"I see you have not lost your edge Chaos god. See you in the skybox." The Grand Master made a hasty retreat with his assistant who was equally pale out of the room.
"Anthony I am sorry I won't be able to be with your for the first Fight. I will try to make to your side once I am able to convince Thor to go home." Loki turned to his friend looking very distressed.
"Yeah sure. How did he even know about Thor?" Tony lifted his face plate to show his concern. He already had Friday running through the dark web for information on the so called Grand Master.
"Sakaar is my favorite restaurant started by a friend of Thor's. Unfortunately when I started moving up in the arena The Grand Master research my habits and often corners me at either Sakaar or my other places of refuge. Thor often goes to Sakaar as a way to stay in touch with Fandral. The Grand Master must have been looking for me and took advantage of Thor being there instead. I have worked very hard to keep this from my family and now he has put them in danger."
"Looks like he knew the panic it would cause you hoping to throw us off our game. Well its not going to work. Tell me about the fighters he was talking about and then you go rescue Pikachu." Tony said steering clear of the waving knives.
"Victor Von Doom a.k.a. Dr. Doom is one of Grand Master's strongest fighters. Victor's Doom bots all rely on their strength and little finesse no cunning Sleipnir stomped him into submission. Then there is Magnus or Erik Lehnsherr one of the oldest fighters in this game. Erik is not his real name it's actually Max Eisenhardt he is wanted in several countries so he travel under an alias. Do not let his frail old man appearance detour you; he is as ruthless as they come. It was only Jor's lighting moves that took his bot Magneto down the last time I went up against him a year and a half ago. Magneto's power is in magnets that charge to create an EMP pulse and fry its opponents and cutting the connection with its pilot. While this is frowned upon it's not illegal due to the fact Magneto can still move after the pulse is release and the pulse is localized to just the other bot. If the EMP pulse took out both bot and the surrounding tech then he would have been disqualified and banned from the fights."
"How did Jörmungandr beat Magneto?"
"As you saw Jor is a shape shifter, I was able to shift him into a snake form with his remote controls. His Snake form was sleek and fast rather than retain the box like train shape which would have been clumsy and would have had no chance of dodging. His quick movements and snake like shape allowed him to strike fast and disable the Pulse by ripping out the arm of the bot." Loki placed the daggers back into their hidden pockets as he retold his view of the battle.
"So chances are this guy is going to want revenge. What about Doom?"
"Victor's bots are strong and are designed in the shape of a classic looking robot of the nineteen fifties. It fools most thinking it can not possibly be a working model and they would be wrong. Doom Bot has two weaknesses, the first is the knee joint if you take them out you have to make sure it can't get up again. The second weakness is to knock it on its back it will be immobile and you must detach its head to claim victory. Sleipnir was able to kick off its head then crush the body by stomping on it."
"Is there any one else that Friday and I should be aware of, Reindeer Games?"
"No but If I see any one that might cause you trouble I will warn you via a text. Like I said I will try and get to the fighters box as soon as Thor is safe."
"Do you think you will be able to get him to go home?"
"Unfortunately no, Thor can be stubborn if he thinks I need protecting, but I shall try none the less."
"Well good luck with that I guess I'll wait here until I get called to the ring."
"Yes they will come to collect you when the time is right. You can watch the fights on the CCTV Monitor. This security measure was put in due to sabotage when the fighters were free to mingle with the crowds. Good Luck Anthony I will be betting on you."
"So no pressure then. Okay go on I'll see you soon." Tony smiled watching Loki take off to rescue his super sized muscular blond god of a brother. It was now time to get his game face on and have Friday run simulations based on Loki's information.
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Loki made his way to the Sky box and steadied himself to deal with his brother and his enemy. Hopefully Thor would be smart enough not to consume anything the Grand Master given him. As he approached the top of the steps to the skybox the body guard were about to block his path but stopped as soon as saw who he was. They both paled and parted ways for him.
"Welcome Chaos God, your table is ready." Topaz greeted opening the door.
"Thank you Topaz." Loki entered the large room that was just like the observation room at Peter's competition. There were many richly dressed people everywhere being served food and drink with a lot of drugs littered about. Norns he hoped Thor did touch anything.
"Grand Master, thank you for entertaining my Brother the Thunder God. I am sure you have other guest to attend to." Loki said sharply. Before the Grand Master could try and stall his departure he felt a sharp point in his back.
"Yes, I have a lot of guests to see to. It was nice meeting you God of Thunder." The Grand Master stood and scurried away from the well armed God of Chaos.
Loki waited until the gaudy gold man was gone before rounding on to the blond next to him. "What are you doing here Brother and please do not refer to me by name Anonymity is key here."
"Brother what is going on? What is this place; I thought you were stay with Mother tonight." Thor leaned in and whispered trying not to be over heard.
"By the Norns, Brother can you not see this is an underground fight and the people here are not as wholesome as you are used to. Do not drink anything or eat anything here. Tell me how did the grand Master lure you here?" Loki hissed slipping Thor an unopened bottle of water.
"We were not lured Baby Brother, more as we were told you were a well known fixture among this crowd and that we should be proud of your accomplishments." A voice said from behind the two making Loki pale impressively.
"Sister? I did not know you were here." Chaos turned to the Goddess of Death who like Thor was dressed in their battle leathers.
"Of course not, Baby Brother I made sure that only Thunder knew I was coming. That fool thought I was some kind of arm candy when we arrived until I corrected him on who I was. You know Chaos I have known for a long time of these dangerous games that you partake in. I have never said anything before because I knew you could handle yourself but the games have reach out to us. I want to know why Chaos. I am here to make sure that it stays between the three of us." Hela sat down in the seat next to the baker.
"I am sorry Death and I am sorry Thunder. This started long ago in my misspent youth with Tom. After his death I drove head first in the darkness. I battled, won and have made many enemies. The Last Spring I was in a fight that I barely won. It cost the Grand Master a lot of money and I lost my best bot. I hadn't heard from the Bot world until our Spider's competition. The Grand Master hid his sponsorship through different channels. I was livid when I found out and made it clear that our Spiderling and is friends were off limits. You both are here as leverage over me and my fighter. He wants to use you to make me tell my fighter to throw a fight. I will not allow him to win that way. Please Thunder take Death home and I will deal with the Grand Master's treachery."
"Not so fast Brother Chaos. Now that we know the dishonor this man has played with falsehoods to bring us here we shall stay by your side." Thor stated with a stern expression.
"Thunder is right we are staying. You may go to your fighter and fear not we will be fine we are not unarmed." Hela smirked waving her engraved dagger for the Grand Master to see and pale at. Then Thor placed his beloved hammer that he called Mjolnir on the table with a loud Thud allowing the guest around them to see it.
"Oh Norns, Please try and keep a low profile while I inform my fighter on the latest development. I'll return once he is set in the ring." Loki sighed handing Hela the bottle other bottle of water he had on him.
"Take your time Baby Brother, then after the tournament we shall retire to the Tower." Hela agreed taking the bottle from Loki.
This was not the way he had plan Anthony's first battle in the ring to go. He knew that the Grand Master was an unhanded cheat of a man with the delusion of power. He would never have thought that the man would approach his siblings breaking the vow of secrecy of the underground. The Chaos was rising within him and the Grand Mater was going to pay for his violation and Jörmungandr was going exact his revenge at the next fight. Today he was going to help Anthony make to the next qualifying rounds. They would have the battle and put their enemies in their place.
A/N: The Plot Bunnies are back in action. We all needed the break as the holidays really wore us out. The Buns slowly are getting back in the swing of things and wrote another on shot called 'Iron Kitten' on AO3. I hope to get more chapters out his month and maybe some more one shots in the Tiny Tony universe. Also on my tumblr I drew a nice pic of Loki-bun and Tony-bun if you what to check it out. Until the next chapter, thanks for Reading and Keep Reviewing, the Plot Bunnies love food.
