A/N: There's a bit of a time skip in this chapter. Everything in Avengers happens as it does in canon, with a few minor changes that will be addressed in flashbacks as they become relevant to the story.


Chapter Six

Pepper sighed as she entered her master's bedroom to find him leaning against the wall trembling and panting, cold sweat dripping down his face.

"Jarvis, how long has he been this way?"

"Approximately two hours, Ms. Potts. He has been neglecting his blood needs in yours and Colonel Rhodes' absence."

Another sigh left the female chevalier as she moved to her master's side, forcing her wrist to his lips. It was times like this that she missed her brother fiercely. When he was alive, he could get their master to feed regularly, no matter how the prince felt at the time.

Her heart panged painfully in her chest, but she pushed it away as thin fangs pierced her flesh. Once he finished, he sagged against her.

"I missed you, Pep. The girls did as well." He rasped and she chuckled hugging his slim frame to her.

"I missed you too, Rosario. Italy wasn't the same without your music."

She glanced around. "Where are the girls?"

Tony nuzzled her throat like a small child and his grip on her tightened.

"In my private study with their tutor. They've been asking about Mother but I-" His breath hitched. "It still hurt so much, and with Obadiah, and the invasion I haven't been able to bring myself to – to-" He cut himself off abruptly, yanking away as if he'd been burned.

"Sorry. Please excuse me."

The CEO watched him flee her heart sinking as she saw the tears he was trying so desperately to hide.

Even after a little over a decade and a half, the queen's death still affected her prince so much. She'd been his reason for living for so long and was the only person who'd understood him all the way down to the darkest of his fears. Her death had shattered him so much so that he'd spent three months in a coma after neglecting his need for blood to sit beside her crystalized corpse, his voice haunting as he sang their song. The only thing he stopped for was to feed the twins his blood, doting on them with a passion that both of his chevaliers wished he would use to care for himself.

He's even taken a room in the stark mansion and converted into a tomb for her, but after the construction of the tower he'd moved her crystalized form to a tomb he'd built underneath the tower's foundation, the entire stone cavern covered in the queen's immortal blue roses.

It made her wonder if he'd ever come to terms with her death.

"Jarvis, keep an eye on him. If I'm correct, he's down in the Mistress' resting place."

"Of course, Ms. Potts. And if Sir asks about your absence?"

"Tell him I went back to the office. Rhodey is coming over to sign some papers for the military." She paused then scowled thinking of the "heroes" her Prince was currently housing.

"Also, inform the Avengers that Tony is on bedrest for the rest of the night. That should be enough to keep his façade safe."

"As you wish Ms. Potts. Have a safe journey."

The strawberry blond smiled. "I will. Thanks, J."


Kana and Rosalie Miyagusuku grinned as they enter the penthouse they shared with their older brother to the smell of their favorite meal.

The scent of grilled salmon filled the air, their brothers famous saffron rice and homemade biscuits wafting from the kitchen, his voice light as it rang throughout their home to the lyrics of 'Shoot to Thrill'.

Rosalie's grin widened.

There was no one in the world they loved more than they loved their brother, who'd been their guardian as long as they could remember. He was amazing, always smiling and singing even when it seemed lie he just wanted to cry. He never got angry with them, his patience nearing sainthood as he taught them things they wanted to learn and tended to them.

He even sat with them during their daily visits with Mother even though they knew it hurt him.

"A penny for your thoughts, Rose?" He rumbled, and she blinked marveling at how different he looked from her and Kana.

He took after their mother and their aunt Saya, from what she'd seen in pictures. He had their mother's long black hair, his bi-chromial eyes representing both sides of the war that had stolen their mother's life.

Kana had their mother's hair as well, but her eyes were their father's deep russet brown, and her skin was a soft peach color a few shades darker than Tony's deathly pale. She was tougher of the two, with a fondness over jeans and leather unlike their brother's love for his Victorian suits and band shirts.

She, looked exactly like her twin, but whereas both of her older siblings wore their hair long, she kept hers short in a messy pixie cut. Her own preference for Asian styled clothing made her more like their aunt but neither of her siblings minded and for that she was grateful.

Strong arms wrapped around them, Rosario's calm scent of metal, motor oil and coffee filling their senses.

"Guess what,"

They looked up, curious. "Pep's back. She's finishing up at the office, so she should be here soon."

They cheered, chattering rapidly as they followed their brother into the dining room. Just as promised, Pepper joined them a moment later and they ate, talking happily amongst each other.

As their dinner started to come to a close, Jarvis spoke.

"Sir, Director Fury and The Avengers are requesting your presence for an urgent meeting. It seems the Avengers are getting three new members."

Tony's brow furrowed. "Prepare floors for them, J. Kana, Rose, stay with Pepper." He turned his gaze onto his eldest chevalier, bi-colored eyes glowing as his disguise slid into place.

"Protect them."

"With my life, Rosario." She vowed bowing and he kissed each of them on the cheek.

"Alright," He said, smirking sardonically. "Time to go make nice with the humans."


"Nice of you to finally join us, Stark." Fury greeted as the billionaire entered wearing a pair of grey sweat pants and a black wife beater, the light of the arc reactor glowing beneath his shirt.

"I was busy," he replied, sitting down. "What the hell do you want?"

Rogers sent him a disapproving glare which went ignored as always. Rolling his one visible eye, the super spy continued.

"The Avengers will be getting three new members. The first one isn't really a member as he is a liaison for an organization called the Red Shield. His name is Kai Miyagusuku. The other is his team mate, Hagi. He is a rare form of vampire called a chiropteran." The spy paused and heaved a great sigh, inwardly frowning as pure hatred flashed in Stark's eyes at both names, before being expertly hidden.

"The last member is Loki." He waited as the entire team protested. "Odin believes you six psychos can teach him some humanity, therefore he is banished here for the time being. Its non-negotiable, so sit down, shut up and deal with it."

Just as he finished speaking the three aforementioned men entered the room, Loki in the lead.

The god had substituted his armor for a tailored black suit, a dark green scarf draped lazily across his shoulders. Miyagusuku followed his dark washed jeans and white v-neck bringing out his dark red hair, dark eyes, and dark skin tone. Hagi brought up the rear, his appearance drawing a few raised eyebrows.

His Victorian styled suit emphasized his unusual height, his dark hair held back with a blue ribbon revealing emotionless features. His right arm was wrapped in bandages and yet there seemed to be nothing wrong with it from the way he was holding the large cello case.

The red-head gifted them with a smile. "Hello, I'm Kai Miyagusuku, ambassador between Red Shield and the S.H.I.E.L.D. This is my longtime friend and partner, Hagi. He's one of Red Shields's main operatives. Hopefully we'll all get along."

Loki smirked. "Loki of Asgard."

Thor grinned as the entire team stood barring Stark. Fury raised an eyebrow.

"Thor Odinson. Welcome Hagi, welcome Kai." He boomed and the latter smiled back.

Clint was next, shaking Kai's hand and nodding at Hagi. "Clint Barton, codename Hawkeye. Welcome to the team, man."

"Natasha Romanov, Black Widow." Hagi's eyebrow rose at that.

Bruce glanced at Tony concerned but gifted them with a gentle smile. "Bruce Banner, The Hulk."

Loki grimaced, while both Hagi and Kai gave him looks of mild curiosity but neither asked, turning to Rogers.

"Steve Rogers, Captain America. It's nice to meet you."

They turned to the table as Stark stood. The genius stared at them for a moment.

"Anthony Stark."

His teammates frowned, while Kai scowled. "Have we pissed you off or something?"

"I doubt a dog and a traitor can do much." He sneered and both tensed.

"You're human." Kai whispered confused.

"How do you know about Saya?" Hagi asked and the avengers stared between the three curious.

The genius flashed them both a wicked smile and turned to leave.

"Enjoyed your stay." He tossed over his shoulder leaving them all staring after him.

Loki tilted his head, and a tiny glimmer of interest sparked in his eyes.

Seems being an avenger would be more interesting than he'd thought.

His gaze traced the gentle swell of the Man of Iron's backside and his lips curled into an appreciative smirk.

Very interesting, indeed.

TBC...

A/N: So, it should probably be noted that even though I introduced Diva's daughters (yes, they're OCs here) in this chapter they will not really play a big role in this story. Like, at all. They'll only be there for a few chapters probably only three throughout the whole story. Sorry if anyone is disappointed about that.