Tony's POV
"Last Peter told me, Shuri is working on some huge technological breakthrough over in Wakanda," Tony tells Bruce. "I'd hate to draw her away from whatever she is concocting in that glorious lab of hers. Besides, I think the two of us can handle this. You know about the brain and electromagnetic rays, and I know about building the machines that make your knowledge useful."
"You sure, Tony? Look, we're dealing with gods and magic. Our science is light years behind theirs," Bruce questions.
"Well, I sure hope I am, for [Y/N]'s sake."
Bruce sighs. "Alright, we do this, but it doesn't work out, we're calling Shuri."
"Naturally."
"You better not make another Ultron."
"No, this is gonna be more like another Vision, actually, that is, if it were sentient."
The duo quickly plan out the machine, it being based off of electromagnetic waves, which are simple enough, especially when the world's expert on gamma radiation is building the machine. Once Bruce makes the concept, he and Tony hurriedly build the machine in Tony's laboratory. It doesn't take too long, since Tony already had parts in a half finished project that they redirect for a newer and more important use.
Tony works late into the night. Bruce leaves for bed at ten, as a full night of sleep aids Bruce in taming the Hulk. But since Tony didn't have the alter ego of a giant green rage monster, he forsakes sleep, the thought of [Y/N] keeping him awake. After all, sleep is for the weak, isn't it?
Loki's not the best at making plans, is he? Tony thinks, welding different machinery together. But very good at pissing people off. Let's do a head count here: the Redhead Assassin Without a Soul, Legolas, the Capsicle, Anger Management Issues, the Thundah from Down Undah, the Newest Skywalker, the Millennium Falcon, the Action Figure, the Light Show, Me But With Bigger Guns, Siri, the Cat in the Hat, "Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons, and myself. Loki pissed us all off, like that, he says, imagining the sound of a snapping finger. Tony fires up the torch again. For his own sake, I hope he hasn't hurt [Y/N], because I'm not the only one that wants to kill him right now.
He takes a swig of water before he connects his new piece to the almost finished machine. Tony yawns and smiles in amusement. I wonder when I last slept. I really don't know. He takes a seat as he fiddles with the machine with a flathead screwdriver, idly checking to see if it works. He looks over at the picture of [Y/N] and Peter together at Disneyland with Cuzco from Emperor's New Groove, the two of them smiling, having a great time at the park.
Now, where could Loki have taken you, [Y/N]? And what would he want with you? Tony sets the screwdriver down and grabs the framed Disneyland photo Peter had sent him when they were at Disneyland. He looks longingly at [Y/N], worrying for her wellbeing and missing her. I promise we'll get you back, [Y/N].
Bruce's POV
"Tony? Tony?" Bruce says as he shakes the man sleeping on the chair in the lab, screwdriver next to him. Tony stirs slowly.
"What is it, Bruce?"
"We need to finish our machine so we can find [Y/N], Tony," Bruce says softly.
Tony shoots up once he hears [Y/N]'s name. "Right! Loki! [Y/N]! I'm almost done, it's just one more thing we need to add." Tony hurriedly attaches the final part. "Alright, it's done. We can use it once I make myself some coffee."
Tony runs to the kitchen and accidentally scares Scott in the hall. Bruce rolls his eyes and smiles before he begins to transport the machine to an easier part of the lab to access.
"FRIDAY, can you tell the team to get here ASAP?" Bruce asks the AI.
"Of course, Doctor Banner," says the disembodied Irish voice.
Soon, the team is in the room, Tony drinking coffee as he helps set up the machine. Bruce quickly explains to Wanda what the machine will do. "Once you and Loki begin telepathically speaking, Tony and I will use the machine to try to see where Loki is. It might take some time though, so stall." When Wanda nods, Bruce pulls a chair out for her next to the machine. "We're going to stick electrodes to your head, but it won't hurt and it won't mess with your neurology." When she nods, Bruce sticks electrodes around her head.
"Alright, Wanda. It's up to you to get Loki to talk," Tony says. "You ready?"
"Yes."
Loki's POV
Loki chuckles as he feels Wanda's desperate attempts to contact him. I don't have anything vital at the moment. I may as well entertain her. He opens up communications between her and him. And how may I be of service, Miss Maximoff?
"Where. The. Heck. Did. You. Take. [Y/N]?" Wanda asks in fury.
Oh, I'm sorry to tell you I can't say. Loki quickly looks through Wanda's eyes to see the Avengers surrounding her and some type of Midgardian machine.
"What do you want with her?"
Loki laughs. You're asking all of the questions I can't answer, Wanda. Try to think of one I can.
"I hate you so, so much because of this."
That was hurtful and uncalled for.
"Uncalled for? You really think that was uncalled for?"
No, I suppose it wasn't.
"If you've hurt her, or killed her, I swear-"
Now, what's the fun in killing her? And why would I unnecessarily hurt her?
"Then prove to me she's alive."
As you wish. Loki allows Wanda to see what he sees. He's in [Y/N]'s prison. Just as before, [Y/N] is bound to a chair. Her head leans forward in unconsciousness. As I said, she's alive and unspoiled.
"For now. But what about tomorrow?"
She'll be alive and unspoiled.
"And you are the God of Lies."
Trust that [Y/N] is well and will continue to have good health. There's not much more I can say than that. In boredom, Loki begins to mess with [Y/N]'s [H/C] hair, delicately twirling strands of luscious hair in his fingers. Loki feels Wanda tense as he does so.
"Why her? You could've taken any of us, but you chose [Y/N]. Why?"
Now, that is a discussion for another day.
"And when is that?"
When more pieces of my plan fall in place.
"What is this plan of yours?"
Now, why would I tell you my plan, Wanda, when you are so determined to do everything to stop me? Loki says as he gently strokes [Y/N]'s hair playfully. He smirks as Wanda hesitates to answer. When she doesn't answer, he continues. You and the rest of the Avengers assume far too much. You know nothing of what is happening now. Someday, you'll thank me for all I'm doing now. I await that day, and I'm very patient.
"What on Earth is that supposed to mean?"
It means someday you'll regret trying to stop me, as will your friends.
"You're delusional."
So I've been told. Loki continues playing with [Y/N]'s hair, and he feels Wanda's anger over that simple act.
"Don't you dare touch her, Loki!"
She's my captive, Wanda, I can do as I please. You have no control in this arena.
"Stop it!"
Would you prefer this? Loki tugs on [Y/N]'s hair with one hand, pulling her head back to expose her throat. He conjures a dagger in his other hand and holds it above [Y/N]'s neck. I'd hate to make a mess. Blood is so difficult to clean up, and this blade is new. But I will if I must.
"No, no, no, no! Loki! Put the knife away!"
I will if you do a little something for me, Wanda, Loki says, smiling.
"What is it?"
Prepare yourself for anything.
"That's an odd request for a villain to have for a hero."
And you will listen if you want your friend to live. You'll thank me on an upcoming date.
"I will! I promise!"
I'm trusting you, Miss Maximoff. If I were you, I'd do as I say. Loki makes the dagger disappear. He gently repositions [Y/N]'s head to the position it was in before. He continues to stroke [Y/N]'s hair as if he'd never threatened to kill her before. Any more questions? No? Then you might want to consider awakening.
Tony's POV
"Darn it! Darn it!" Tony says as he looks at the results.
Bruce looks over his shoulder and sighs. An hour ago, Wanda had contacted Loki. Of course, he was uncooperative, and threatened to slit [Y/N]'s throat. During the session, Wanda quickly fell unconscious, but her brain waves showed that she was holding a steady conversation. Not too long later, Wanda woke up gasping, rapidly explaining what she heard and saw. Everyone was relieved that [Y/N] was unharmed, furious that Loki threatened to kill her, and confused by Loki's demand and his mentions of his plan.
"It didn't work," Bruce says as his face falls.
"Darn it! I really thought we had it!" An idea comes into his head. "Hey, you know anything about quantum entanglement, Bruce?"
"A little bit."
"You don't think Wanda and Loki-"
"Are entangled? It's possible…."
"Did I hear quantum?" Scott says as he walks into the lab.
"As a matter of fact, you did, Action Figure."
Scott smiles. "I know some quantum physics experts that might be able to help."
"Who?"
"Hank Pym, Janet van Dyne, and Hope van Dyne."
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Loki's POV
Loki laughs as he thinks about Wanda's attempt at a telepathic interrogation just over an hour ago. He smirks as he enters [Y/N]'s cell. She is still asleep, as Loki suspected, remembering the tiring events she has suffered through. He tidies her hair and strokes it comfortingly.
"I'm so sorry, for everything," Loki says out loud to the unconscious [Y/N]. "Abducting you, limiting your powers, threatening to slit your throat. I'm so dreadfully sorry, though you probably don't believe me." Loki picks at his left palm nervously. "Someday it'll all make sense."