Rosalind Stark
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Chapter Twelve: A Trip to the Zoo and the Bar
"What's your favorite animal?" Tony asked Rozz still holding her hand.
"Tigers! And Snakes! Oh and bats! And, and crocodiles!" Rosalind was speaking as fast as she could.
"Maybe I should have asked what animals you don't like," Tony chuckled leading her toward the World of Birds.
"I don't like dolphins," she muttered.
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"Brother! You must join me they are recruiting for a quest!" shouted Thor. Loki raised an eyebrow at his brother in disbelief.
Thor led the way over to a group of children and a middle-aged woman wearing an orange shirt that read, 'Quest Leader.' Jane, Darcy, and Bruce watched as the gods debated whether or not to join the quest.
"Thor, this seems to be a children's activity," Loki pointed out.
"Midgardians must go on this quest as a right of passage. We should join them brother. We have yet to prove ourselves in any common Midgard quests," Thor suggested.
"Fine brother, we shall join the quest," Loki rolled his eyes but gave in. Thor was excited to go on Midgard quest.
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Steve kept up with Tony pretty well, though he and Vivian had decided to allow Rosalind and Tony to spend a bit of time together.
"Daddy look!" Rozz pointed out each animal as soon as she found it within its enclosure.
"He's a white-throated bee eater," Tony read the sign.
"He looks like he's wearing a mask," she giggled.
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"Alright everyone, are you ready to go on a quest?" the woman asked.
"Quite!" Thor boomed while the children all shouted yes.
"Okay, my name is Holly and I'm the quest leader for the Nature Adventure Quest. If this is your first quest of the day, I have a handout that either you or your mommy and daddy can read," she explained passing out the handouts.
"Should we say something?" Jane asked Darcy. Bruce returned with a handout. "Bruce?" she demanded an explanation.
"It says they're going to go on a scavenger hunt and going to learn about bird conservation," he read to Jane and Darcy. "And they get to be zoo vets in training," he continued to read off to them.
"I'm going to video all of this. In case you ever need to remember Thor's first Earth quest," laughed Darcy pulling out her phone to follow after the group of children and two Norse gods.
"You two are terrible," Jane groaned.
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"They're so big!" Rozz commented looking at the tigers.
"Are Tigers still your favorite?" asked Vivian knowing her daughter loved pretty much all animals.
"I wish I could pet them," she pouted touching the glass.
"Hmm, I guess we are done here," Tony stated looking at his watch. Rozz didn't want to move away from the glass, so he scooped her up. She started to fuss. "Sorry kiddo, we have a schedule to keep," he adjusted his hold on her. She pouted in his arms while he walked quickly through the zoo.
Steve wheeled Vivian after them. She looked around, "How are we only four exhibits in and we lost all of your friends?"
"I'm sure they are just taking their time looking at all the animals," Steve smiled.
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"Didn't you save the world?" one little boy asked Thor.
"Yes," Thor nodded not seeing the boy's point.
"Then why are you here? If I was a superhero, I'd be out fighting bad guys like him," he pointed at Loki. Loki glared at the child, but said nothing.
"I am a warrior, and warriors participate in quests such as this," he gestured to the scavenger hunt list.
"That's right! We are all on this quest for the same reason, to learn!" announced Holly giving the god a smile.
"Loki is dominating at the scavenger hunt," snickered Darcy recording their progress. Jane and Bruce had to help Thor a little. Midgard flora and fauna was not his specialty.
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"Daddy we walked by the lemurs," whined Rosalind.
"Told you schedule," Tony said simply a smile creeping on to his face.
Once inside, a woman greeted them. "Mr Stark, you are right on time. Is this Rosalind?" she asked giving Rozz a big smile. Rozz frowned. She didn't like this woman knowing her name.
"Yes this is her. Cap is a little behind with Viv in a wheelchair," he explained.
"They can join when they get here. Rosalind, we are going to go to the next room, and I need you to be calm okay," she instructed. Rozz nodded though unsure. Tony carried her into the next room. There were mats and a few dog toys. "They'll be in a few minutes to visit with you," the woman explained heading back out the way she came.
"Who's gonna visit us?" Rozz asked as Tony sat her down. He was holding back his smile. Another door to the room opened, and a dog and a cheetah were led in. Rozz's mouth dropped.
"It's not a tiger, but," he grinned at her. She hugged him immediately.
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"Everyone did great today! I hope you will all go over to the second quest the African Expedition," Holly announced waving to all the children as they left. She headed for Bruce and Jane while Loki and Thor discussed the symbolism of the stickers they were award for their work on the quest. "Hi, are those two the real deal?" she asked pointing toward the two Norse gods.
"Yes, those are really them," Bruce explained.
She nodded, "You should definitely take them to participate in our other two quests. They would love them."
"Oh we will," Darcy confirmed from her spot recording the gods' sticker discussion.
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"The dog acts as a comfort animal, allowing the cheetah to feel more at ease," the zoo employee explained while Rozz took turns petting the dog and the cheetah.
"Rozz, you're doing great. Maybe we should get you a puppy," laughed Tony. Vivian shot Tony a look of warning. Steve seemed slightly terrified that a small child was playing with a fast ferocious wild cat.
"I like cats more than dogs," Rozz stated simply.
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"Our activity is The Amazing Zoo Race, and we recommend having an adults participating in this one," the young man announce. He nodded for everyone to find their parents or guardians.
"Come on Bruce that's us," Darcy tugged him toward the gods. "You want Thor or Loki?" she asked once they were beside the gods. Bruce chuckled moving to stand beside Thor. Jane looked exasperate as she took a seat on a near by bench.
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"Where did you get these?" Pepper asked flipping through the documents. The agreement wasn't quite the one she remembered, but it was much closer.
"Vivian," Natasha answered simply.
"Why would she have these here? Unless she wants more," muttered Pepper.
"The real question is why were the documents altered," Natasha pointed out before getting up and heading for the exit.
"You have somewhere to be?" she asked before the assassin could leave the room.
"The zoo," Natasha replied before disappearing.
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"Is it just me or does Loki look super evil holding an animal skull?" Jane muttered to Bruce. He chuckled under his breath. The gods were finishing up at the African Expedition and would be heading over to the third and final quest.
"These are considered artifacts, but they are only a few hundred years old," observed Thor.
"Yes, we are much older brother," agreed Loki.
"Come on you two, third quest starts in less than ten minutes," called Darcy leading the way to the Conservation Carnival quest.
Once the group made it to the station, they easily found the quest lead in their orange shirt.
"Is that Clint?" asked Jane pointing out the only other adult in the quest group.
Bruce shook his head with a sigh as he went to talk to Clint.
"What are you doing here?" Bruce asked the archer.
"I hold the record for the big wheel of birds," he bragged.
"So you're just here to show up a bunch of kids with your bird knowledge?" Darcy asked still recording the gods.
"If they can't take the heat, they shouldn't play the game," huffed Clint.
"Why do I feel like Tony may be the most mature one on this trip," sighed Bruce.
"No way, Steve's here," Clint reminded him.
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"Peter did you see this?" Ned handed Peter his phone. It was full of pictures people had tweeted of the Avengers at the zoo.
"They went to the zoo without me," Peter didn't try to hide the disappointment in his voice.
"I'm sure Mr Stark just didn't want you missing school," Ned assured him not meaning to make him sad.
"Yeah, Aunt May isn't a fan of when he takes me out of school. I wonder why they went to the zoo?" Peter wondered aloud.
"Everyone on tweeter is saying it's a make a wish thing or volunteering… I think it is because Rozz's mom is being pushed around in a wheelchair by Captain America," explained Ned.
"I bet they took Rozz to the zoo to get her mind off the doom attack," commented Peter.
Ned's eyes lit up. "So you really fought Doctor Doom yesterday, like for real, real?" Ned freaked out slightly.
"Yeah, I fought him for a little bit," Peter smiled at his friend excitement. Peter didn't usually fight villains like Doom. Sure, he had faced him at the hospital, but Doom wasn't trying to fight him then.
"Were you evenly matched, or we're you all super spidey on him, or did he magic attack you," Ned rambled on.
"Let's just say I saved Miss Potts, but I was really happy Mr Stark showed up when he did," Peter laughed.
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"And Mr Barton is still the champion of our Big Wheel of Birds," announced the quest leader. A few of the children groaned annoyed while Clint proceeded to gloat.
"He should be band from the zoo," complained one of the parents.
"Wow they were fine were their kids playing with Norse gods all day, but Clint is who they want to throw out," commented Darcy. She had finally stopped filming the gods' zoo quests.
The quest leader frowned unsure of how to calm the parents. "Is there a problem?" asked Natasha suddenly making her presence known.
The parents backed up a bit at seeing the assassin. "NO, no, no have a nice day," the man pushed his group away from the avengers group.
"Clint, you should let the children win," she sighed shaking her head and walking toward the next animal exhibit.
Rosalind came skipping over to the group. "We're gonna watch the penguin feeding. You should come with," she announced looking around the group. Tony was close behind her followed by Steve pushing Vivian in the wheelchair.
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Peter's phone started ringing after school. "Hello, Mr Happy," Peter answered. "Of course I'm always up for a mission!" exclaimed Peter rushing off to do his patrol.
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"I think she had fun," observed Vivian. Rosalind was asleep in Tony's arms.
"I hope so," he headed for the living room to find a place to set her down.
"So when and who all is going tonight?" Vivian asked glancing around the room at the Avengers.
"We're all going," Tony answered now putting a blanket over Rozz.
"Even Bruce?" she turned to Dr Banner.
"I'll mostly be with SHIELD as back up," he explained.
"Are you really leaving Rozz and I alone?" Vivian asked the room.
"Of course not, Tony has someone coming to stay with you," Steve assured.
"Who?" she turned to Tony. He had better not say Pepper.
"Peter and Rhodey," Tony smiled.
"I'd rather have a gun," she muttered.
"I thought you liked the intern?" Clint asked coming to perch on the back of the couch.
"Peter is fine and capable. Rhodey is the issue," Vivian replied.
"He thinks you're cute… You seem to have that effect on military men," he gave Steve a wink. Steve turned away hiding the red tint to his cheeks.
"I'm a scientist from Texas who can shoot a gun," Vivian rolled her eyes not catching Tony's point.
"You can shoot?" Darcy looked surprised.
"Yes, I have a conceal and carry license in Texas," she answered.
"Makes sense, you and Rosalind could have been targeted for your link to Tony," Natasha commented.
"My research made me a target as well," Vivian sighed not liking the subject matter at the moment.
"The real question is are you a good shot?" Clint asked looking a bit excited.
"Way better than Tony," she snicker. The inventor gave her a glare from across the room.
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"Mr Stark, I'm here for my mission!" announced Peter as he landed on the roof of the tower.
"He already left kid," Rhodey laughed.
"Oh, well do you know what my mission is?" he asked the man that he had seen before on television with Mr Stark.
"Yep, you're helping me guard the fort and the mrs," Rhodey motioned for Spider-Man to follow him inside.
"The Mrs? Do you mean Dr Ewart?" he asked confused.
"Yes, the always beautiful Vivian," Rhodey said loudly as they entered the living space where Vivian and Rosalind were.
Vivian rolled her eyes, "Don't make me shoot you."
"You're unarmed," he gave her a wink.
Peter was happy he was wearing his mask because he was sure there was a grossed out expression on his face.
"Mommy will everybody be okay?" Rosalind asked hugging her mother.
"Of course, they will all be just fine," she assured her daughter giving the two men in the room a glare of warning.
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"Mr Laufeyson, we will need to put this wire on you," the SHIELD agent nervously approached the god.
"I don't need that foolish device," Loki spat.
"But sir," the agent stammered.
"Frosty has a point Doom could spot it," Tony commented standing back with the rest of the team.
"Then how exactly do you expect us to know where you are or if you need back up," growled Director Fury.
"I could simply text you," Loki state rolling his eyes.
"You have a phone?" Coulson asked surprised.
"Yes, Stark gave me one," answered Loki pulling a Stark phone from his pocket.
"Stark why are you giving the Norse god of mischief tech?" questioned Fury.
"Yeah, Tony why does he get a phone?" asked Hawkeye.
"Cool it Angry Birds. I gave Point Break a phone too," Tony put up his hands defensively.
Thor pulled out an old flip phone. "But Loki's is way nicer," Clint pointed out.
"Well when the big lug stops destroying them, I'll give him a nice one," Tony snapped.
"It does not work," Thor grumbled flipping open the phone.
"I've told you, don't hit it. Push the buttons gently," Loki instructed. Thor looked annoyed at the device snapping it back shut and slipping it back into his pocket.
"So are you just going to text us when you get picked up?" Steve asked hoping to get the group back on topic.
"Yes, that shall work," Loki sighed snapping his fingers. He transformed into the beautiful warrior goddess and disappeared.
"Uh, he didn't tell us where the villain bar is," Clint stated looking around to make sure he didn't just miss it.
"Stark!" snapped Fury not enjoying having to trust a former villain.
"Relax, Rock of Ages turned on the GPS on his phone, her phone," Tony corrected himself. He pulled out his own phone. "See she's in Manhattan, the Garment District," he held up his phone.
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Loki walked into the bar getting looks from numerous men. One of the sleazier ones approached Loki. "Hello beautiful, how about I buy you a drink?" he asked attempting to wrap an arm around Loki.
Loki grabbed his arm giving it a painful twist. "Yes to the beverage, no to the advance," Loki smirked.
The bartender gave Loki a beverage. She continued to sit waiting for doom.
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Rozz was skipping around living room singing Back in Black. "If there was any doubt she was Tony's, it's gone now," laughed Rhodey watching her go.
"You doubted she was his?" Vivian glared at him.
"I mean, he had never gotten a girl pregnant before," he shrugged.
"Can Peter and I have ice cream?" Rozz asked skipping up to the two.
"Peter?" Rhodey was confused. She pointed to Spider-Man.
"Sure," Vivian hobbled over to freezer. She pulled out some of the individual cups of ice cream and some spoons. At the bar, Rozz and Spider-Man sat happily waiting for their ice cream. Peter turned the bottom of his mask up so he could eat his ice cream. Rozz giggled watching him. "Peter you can take off the mask," Vivian told him trying not to laugh.
"I'm good," he smiled spoon still hanging out of his mouth. Rozz laughed coping the way he held his spoon.
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Loki sighed becoming bored. She considered texting Stark and calling it a night. Then she felt a familiar presence.
"Good evening," he greeted her.
"Same to you," Loki sipped her drink.
"Since when do the heroes let you out?" Doom asked taking the seat beside Loki.
"I aided Thor in his defeat of Amora, so I am allowed some leniency," Loki sipped her drink seductively. "I suppose I should be thanking you for that," Loki said leaning closer to him.
"Doom is pleased to cause your freedom even if only temporary," Doom slipped his arm around Loki.
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"Why isn't she asleep yet?" Rhodey asked watching Rozz chase Peter around the living room.
"I let Tony handle nap time today," Vivian told him with a smirk.
"He let her sleep all afternoon didn't he?" groaned Rhodey trying to get the two of them to stop running. "Hey who wants to play a game?" he asked hoping it would get their attention.
"Yeah! Hide and seek, you're it," Rozz yelled before rushing off to hide.
"Count to 100," instructed Peter running off as well.
"That was not what I meant," he grumbled slouching onto the couch.
"Too bad so sad, get to counting," laughed Vivian throwing a pillow at him.
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"We should call it a night," announced Phil looking disappointed.
"Is Loki still at the bar?" Steve asked leaning over to look at Tony's phone.
"Yeah, still there," Tony said glancing at his phone.
"I say give it a half hour and call it a day," Clint chimed in.
"Perhaps Doom is not as reckless as we thought," Natasha added.
"Hey my plan was great. No one could pass on taking Lokes home, I know I wouldn't," Tony let a dirty smile creep onto his face. Tony glanced back at his phone. Loki's GPS signal was gone. "That's not good," he muttered trying to figure out what happened.
"Yeah, admitting to wanting to bed a god of lies is kind of creepy," commented Clint.
"No, the signal went dead," Tony snapped.
"Did Loki turn it off?" asked Coulson.
"It doesn't look like it. I'll text him, I mean her," Tony started typing.
"But what if he's with Doom?" asked Steve. Tony groaned erasing his text. They would have to wait for Loki to contact them.
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