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Child of Silence

By Angelwings Sorrow

Chapter 28 "Ready for Marriage No, School Yes"

Tony had Jarvis and Friday working round the clock trying to track down their missing Winter Soldier. Friday was grounded for sending Butterfingers after Sam. Tony told her until she learned to behave she would be with him and Harry would be using a regular cell Phone. Butterfingers was confined to the lab until school started again.

"Any luck?"

"Afraid not Bambi, I got Jarvis and Friday looking all over the webs and SHIELD for Forsty. How's our Hare-Bear?"

"Asleep, I haven't the heart to tell him Barnes is missing yet. Captain Rogers has just left to look where he was last sighted. We will have to tell Haraldr in the morning he will notice Rogers missing." Loki confessed as he curled into the strong arms of his beloved. Harry started to have regular sessions with the Counselor either at the tower or out in then park for a run. Harry was still upset by what happed in Asgard and as far as he knew Bucky was still on a mission. So not having that comfort of having the man near by wasn't helping to settle his thoughts.

"Yeah, can't pull one over on our boy he's too smart for that. We'll do what we can to bring him home for Harry. You should get some sleep yourself. You haven't been sleeping or eating enough."

"I have been feeling unsettled since Asgard. I had a letter from Mother. The trial will take place the day after tomorrow. It seems that Haraldr's gauntlets did more damage than we thought the healers had a hard time unfreezing where he sliced and broke Sif's leg. It took them an entire day just to remove the ice. After the Trial, Thor will return to Midgard in time to see Haraldr off to school."

"I guess Sparkles isn't taking this Sif thing too well either."

"No he's not. Sif had been his friend for centuries and he is mourning her loss. I think he also blames himself for not seeing her true self. We all missed it. I have always known the most of the older Aesir never liked me because they knew of the monster beneath the skin but Odin forbade the telling of my secret. It never occurred to me that any of the children would have been told. So while I know I am not to blame for her hate and treason I can't help but feel responsible."

"Hey, it's not your fault her dad raised her to be a racist bitch. Also no calling my Blueberry a Monster he's just a sweet misunderstood fruit."

"Anthony that must be the most ridiculous nickname you have called me yet. I swear you have an obsession with the tiny berry. I don't think anyone has ever tasted Haraldr's Blueberry muffins since he started making them a year ago. Every time he has made them they suddenly disappear before the rest of us can make it to the kitchen. We have yet to figure out how you steal them with out magic." Loki looked at his lover who was sporting an innocent look.

"Really? I don't remember having those delicious beauties in my lab for my own consumption. When Harry is baking I am banned from the kitchen after I kept eating the batter. So it is physically impossible for me to steal the little pieces of blueberry heaven." Tony let Loki go and wandered away from that truth finding glare. It was really hard to lie to the God of Lies.

"You can't fool me Anthony and I will find out how you are stealing the muffins with out you leaving your work shop." Loki said crossing his arms.

"Master Tony I have information relating to Mr. Barnes." Friday piped up.

"Oh look Friday has a lead; thank you Baby Girl put it on the screen." Tony ordered with Loki coming to stand at his side. "Looks like were not the only ones looking for our Frosty Soldier. Mandarin is putting out feelers for him over the dark web. The question is do they want to take him hostage or do they want to recruit him."

"Most likely the latter as he has skills that would be beneficial to their cause what ever that may be. Barnes is missing an arm so I think they will try to persuade him using the promise of a new arm with that serum they have developed. It is a temping offer if Barnes didn't know that the serum will eventually kill him." Loki said scanning the information. "Friday send this to the Man of Fury. He should know that this Mandarin is trying to poach his Avengers."

"Yes, sir."

"Well once that offer fails they will take him hostage. Friday send a copy to the Capsicle so he can be aware of the situation." Tony ordered.

"Yes, sir."

"Since there is no more we can do tonight let's head to bed love. I'll give you a nice back massage." The genius offered hugging his god from behind.

"Fine we should rest while we can; we need to be ready in case we are needed to help Rogers bring Barnes home." Loki agreed allowing his lover guide him out of the workshop. The Winter Soldier had missed his third check in and it was not looking good. He hoped for his son's sanity that the man would be found.

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"And you say I'm always getting into trouble." Steve shouted as he fired at their would be captors.

"Honey can we save the 'I told you so' for later?" Bucky as he fired his assault rifle at Ulysses Klaue an Arms dealer and mercenary.

"COME OUT YOU COWARDS THERE IS NOWHERE TO HIDE!" Klaue shouted signaling his men to press on.

"So what's the plan Cap because I'm running out of amo."

"We stay under the cover and go around and hit them from the back. We got to lose them so we can find away to call for back up." Steve said raising his shield to deflect the gun fire.

"Got it you go left I'll go right." The two soldiers spilt up and mange to catch them by surprise. Bucky was caught by Klaue's own cybernetic arm that was equipped with a deadly sonic canon. Half of Bucky's bionic arm was torn off due to it's weak state from taking on gun fire.

"If you weren't worth your weight in gold I'd have killed you." The Arms dealer spat.

"Bucky!" Steve Shout before he was hit in the back of the head with the butt end of the rifle knocking him out.

"Let's see how much we can get for the ice man." Klaue said looking the downed Captain over.

"You won't get anything when you are rotting in jail." A voice said from above. Before the Merchant could move a man clad in black armor and mask jumped down from the trees above. He wasted not time ripping the fake arm from the man.

"Did you think we would not find you? You who have stolen from my lands and have killed my people? You and you men will stand trial and then serve you time in the mines of Wakanda." The armored clad man demanded as warriors appeared surrounding them.

"You are a greedy nation not sharing in your wealth! I am just filling a demand,"

"You speak of our desire to protect our country as greed when your own pockets are lined with the gold of stolen goods. W'kabi take the prisoners away."

"Yes, your Highness." The Border Tribe leader bowed.

"And what of their Prisoners?" asked Ayo who was Head of Wakanda security.

"The suit of this man is that of an American that is years before our time. My father had a file on the warriors of America I will need to look it over to confirm his identity the other man I do not know. They are both in need medical attention so we will take them both back to the palace." T'Challa said when his nanotech mask retracted.

"As you wish your majesty. The princess will be interested in the one arm Man.

"I think you are right. Let's get them inside the sun is about to set and then I will not be the only Panther out for a hunt." The King smiled and his guards laughed.

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Another week went by and there was no word from Barnes but they knew Rogers was chasing down some leads when he last checked about a week ago. Tony was working with Pepper in the office today after she dragged him out of bed by his hair. He had been playing hokey almost the entire summer spending it either in bed with Loki or in the workshop with Harry. Pepper was not taking no for and answer this time. Loki thought it was terribly amusing when the CEO stormed into their floor from the elevator pass the kitchen where he was enjoying his morning coffee and into the bedroom he shared with Tony. After five minutes of yelling at the lazy lout she grabbed him by his hair and dragged him out of bed pass the kitchen and into the elevator. Loki couldn't stop the laughter that erupted from his mouth at seeing his lover dress only in red boxer briefs being dragged to work. He had Jarvis send Stark a suit once he stopped laughing.

"Pepper don't I get breakfast?" the genius pouted.

"If I didn't know that you would never come back I would allow you to get a bite. But I do know you so you are going to sit there like a good boy and do your paperwork. Keep reading, you need to read everything before you sign them and these papers are extra important. They are Harry's adoption papers."

"Harry's adoption papers? Why did you say so? When did Loki start the paper work?" Tony was now real focused on reading every single word to the letter.

"He started them before you left for Asgard. He knew it was going to take a long time to get all the paper work in order and he wanted it all done before you guys get married." Pepper smiled. She was happy for Tony he found the perfect mate to share his life with and a great son too. She didn't regret that they never worked out, a little sad yeah, but she didn't regret it. They both needed to fail to find the ones that they were meant to be with.

"Beep, Beep." Went the intercom.

"Yes, Gloria?"

"Sorry to interrupt there is a King T'Challa along with his security detail and a CIA agent Ross here to see Mr. Lokison-Potter."

"Send them in, and summon Agent Coulson he's somewhere in the tower." Pepper ordered.

"Your Majesty, this is an unexpected surprise." Tony was out of his chair greeting the King, ever so thankful Loki allowed Jarvis to send him a suit to wear.

"I know that I am showing up unannounced but I come on behalf of my sister and her patients that were found on our borders. She said they are known to Mr. Lokison-Potter. I am here in New York to attend some meetings and I figure I should inform Mr. Lokison-Potter that we found his companions." T'Challa smiled.

"I see and you brought the CIA with because? How did you even know that Lokison-Potter is here? This is an Office not an apartment." Tony said looking at the three with a tad suspicion.

"Agent Ross is the detail assigned to King T'Challa for his extra curricular activities." Coulson answered as he entered the room. "Agent Ross it's been awhile."

"Agent Coulson, I take it you are Starks keeper." Ross said shaking the Shield agent's hand.

"Hardly, I leave that to his fiancé. So you are looking for Mr. Lokison-Potter. What is the CIA's interest in him? He shouldn't even be on your radar."

"I'm just here for security duty but King T'Challa does have to People who are connected to him. Mr. Lokison-Potter is also acquainted with King's sister Princess Shuri."

"Now that can't be possible. Mr. Lokison-Potter has never been to Wakanda." Coulson's posture became very ridged.

"Sir, Mr. Odinson and Mr. Lokison-Potter are on the Communal Floor a neutral place to meet."

"Thank you Jarvis. Tell them we have guest, so they won't be startled from their arrival." Tony ordered never taking his eyes off the gathered crowd. "Ms. Potts I am afraid I'll have to finish the paperwork later."

"Of course, Mr. Stark." Pepper watched the group head to the private elevator in the office. Once the doors were closed she ordered Jarvis to record the whole Meeting.

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Loki had been trying to keep Harry distracted with lessons in magic and other projects to lessen the worry over his missing Godfathers. Today Loki was setting a trap for his betrothed.

"Why I am I making these Muffins? We had a full breakfast and its hours until Lunch." Harry signed after he finished mixing another bowl of batter. The table and counter were filling up with muffins.

"I am going to catch Anthony at his muffin thievery. He thinks he can Lie to the God of Lies he is sorely mistaken." Loki said as he searched the Kitchen for sign of Robots and trap doors or panels that could send the muffins to the Man of Iron. "Since your Aunt dragged Anthony to the office before Breakfast he will try and steal your delicious muffins. The Man of Iron can not resist the Blueberry delights."

"Father I doubt he will steal them he doesn't even know I'm baking them." Harry rolled his eyes pulling another muffin pan from the oven.

"Sirs, Master Tony wanted me to warn you that he is coming up stair with a delegation from Wakanda to See Master Harry." Jarvis announced, before Loki could respond he watched his son jump over the counter and run out of the kitchen which he quickly followed.

"Haraldr what's wrong?" Loki asked his son but found him wearing strange blue metal gloves and aiming one with repulsor ready to fire at their guests.

"Hare-Bear what's with the new gloves?" Tony asked standing slightly in front of the King not wanting to start an international incident.

"He's a Liar." Harry signed a bit slow having only one hand available. "If he was who he said he is then Shuri would have contacted me before he arrived here at the tower."

"Well your Highness it seems my son doesn't believe you are who you say you are. He knows someone name Shuri but he would have heard from her before you showed up vouch for you." Tony turned to the King, waiting for an explanation.

"If you open a video chat we can straighten this whole Matter." Agent Ross suggested.

"Boy how did you get nanotechnology?" T'Challa asked ignoring everyone else. Harry flipped the King off and signed a few more words.

"Sorry My son is a bit wordy. You can guess what his first words were but he says he's not telling you anything." Tony smiled.

"BROTHER!" A loud voice echoed the room and a familiar face filled the Video Wall screen. T'challa winced, he was in trouble now. "What were you thinking going to Stark Tower with out warning?! I have told you several times Haraldr does not like to be surprised!"

Harry on the other hand relaxed seeing the familiar face and he deactivated his Nanotech gloves. Then he began to sign to Shuri. "So he's the real thing. I thought we had another espionage attack."

"I am so sorry Haraldr. My brother tends to jump first and think later. I see you finished the gloves. That is amazing, I told you, that you could do it." Shuri praised. "Now as to why my brother is there, he came to inform you that we found your Bucky and his husband. They were found injured just outside our borders. We took them in and healed them but I need to confer with you on Bucky's new arm."

"Excuse, but are you saying this boy is the genius you have been talking with for the past two years?" T'Challa asked in disbelief.

"Yes brother. We met through a tutoring website. I volunteer on the site to help great minds like Haraldr learn and grow. He wanted to learn more about science and technology to fit in with his family better. He was a diamond in the rough that became a dazzling jewel in no time at all. He helped me create your New Suit that you wear around on your neck. I sent him the materials but he created his repulsor gloves. I am so proud of my star pupil." The Princess smiled at Harry before turning a glare on her brother. "You on the other hand I am not pleased to be related to you. What were thinking, Brother?"

"Well, it was mother's suggestion. She thought that you two might be getting engaged with how you talked about him." The King coughed really embarrassed that he listened to his mother. "She wanted me see him for myself if he was good enough for you."

"I have never been so embarrassed in all my life." Shuri blushed and put her face in her hands. "For one thing, I am not looking for love, I am busy with my work and second Haraldr is twelve! I seriously doubt he is ready for marriage."

Harry couldn't help but laugh at his teacher's discomfort. The adults hid their laughter in polite coughs. T'Challa was just as embarrassed as his sister and waited for Harry to stop his silent laugh before bowing to the child. "Please accept my humble apologies for this gross misunderstanding. It seems I was given incomplete information from the Queen Mother."

"Haraldr says it's alright, Mistakes happen and thank you for taking care of his Godfathers they have been missing for awhile." Shuri translated Harry's sign language.

"Well since all that has been cleared up shall we have some tea? Haraldr has made some fresh muffins." Loki offer glad they would not have to redecorate the tower again.

"Did he make his famous Blueberry Muffins?" Tony asked making his way to the kitchen.

"Anthony, you will sit and wait your turn." Loki used his magic to stop his husband to be and brought him to the couch. "You will sit there and wait until our guests have been served."

"Uh, I think we need a few more introductions." Agent Ross stated trying to believe what he saw with his own eyes.

"Apologies, my betrothed can be a bit absentminded when he is hungry. I am Loki Prince of Asgard, God of Magic and father to Haraldr. This is our son Haraldr Prince of Asgard and God of Mortal Souls and heir to Anthony Stark, and you've met our Shield handler Agent Phil Coulson."

"I am T'Challa King of Wakanda you have met my sister Princess Shuri, this is Ayo the head of our security and CIA Agent Everett Ross."

"Since I have saved your butt from being kicked I will take my leave." The Princess gave her brother one final glare before turning to her student. "I will Email you with Bucky's medical file Haraldr and we can discuss the new arm."

"Thanks I will talk to you later Professor Shuri." Harry signed and the screen went blank.

"I will get the refreshments please make yourself comfortable." Jarvis said from above.

"Thanks Jarvis I give you permission to reactive Butterfingers." Tony said leaning back in the couch "Oh and tell him to bring Friday Harry is going to need a voice."

"Yes sir."

It was going to be a long and uncomfortable conversation but hopefully they would all walk away Allies.

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"I'm just meeting up with my friends. You didn't have to bring me to get my School supplies Uncle Thor, I know how busy you are." Harry signed.

"Haraldr I wanted spend so time with you so I could apologize before you leave for school." Thor signed back. It had surprised Loki how seriously Thor had taken to learning sign language because of all the complex signs. He mastered the art because he wanted to be supportive of the youngest member of their house.

"Uncle Thor it wasn't your fault. Sif hates Jotun and I am half Jotun. I do not blame you for her hate." Harry replied but his Uncle was sad and unconvinced.

"You are a sweet child but I feel responsible. She had been my friend for centuries and I did not see her true feelings for you father. She hid her hate well." Thor led Harry to an out side café and sat the boy down this was going to be difficult to explain but he need to get this off his chest. He also wanted to continue signing to keep their conversation private. "When your father and I were but lads running through the palace I thought that nothing could tear us apart. Then one day your grandfather came and told us it was time to begin our training as warriors of Asgard. I was excited but your father was nervous because like you he had a smaller frame then most Aesir children and Jotun children for that matter. We were taken to the training ground where we met other Children of the guards who were also beginning their training. I made friends with the Warrior Three instantly and I showed off my pride in my little brother and they accepted him but Volstagg and Hogun didn't think he had much potential for fighting. Fandral was always kind to your father so I knew he would have at least one friend on the field. Then came our trainer Asger the Spear of Odin and he brought his daughter Sif with him to show us all how it was done. When they looked upon Loki I thought I was imagine the hard looks they gave him. I thought it was directed at all of us new trainees but I was wrong it was only the start of his torment. As years passed my ego grew and I became blind to what was happening around me. Your father would often travel with Mother to different realms where he met your Godfather Jareth. So he grew farther and farther away from me and immersing himself in magic. I thought that did not love me and that my brother did not want to spend time with me. I listen to her lies that he was after the throne of Asgard and that he wanted to see me kneel before him. I saw your father on the destroyed Bi-Frost and I though him guilty of trying to destroy Jotunheim. I betrayed his trust and for that I can never forgive myself and I'll spend my life trying to prove myself a worthy brother. So far I have fail in that duty as I have let you take the burden of Challenge upon your shoulders. You did well Nephew and we are all very proud of the honor you brought to our house but I should not have let it get to that point. I should have protect you better when I saw she knew the truth of your father's origins."

"Uncle there was nothing you could have done to stop her. She wanted to expose us as Jotun and she didn't care how. Sif wanted you to hate us and cast us out of Asgard if you didn't kill us first. I knew what she want the moment she saw me. I look like my father unfortunately I have my dad's mouth and I goaded her into showing her true self. I did it to protect my Father and to finally get back at those who wronged him." Harry signed he felt bad that he caused his uncle such guilt.

"Aye you do have the Mouth of a Stark it was very dangerous to accept her challenge. I say this not because I doubt your strength but because your mind is still healing from your capture by HYDRA. She could have broken your mind and your innocence would have been lost in the blood bath. It is that I blame myself the most. I should have taken up the challenge since I am the ranking house member."

"But then she would have backed down and just found another way to make a challenge against me and my Father. I like said there was nothing you could have done. It's like Aunt Hela says there are always challenges on our path and its how we deal with them that makes us stronger or weaker. This just made all of us stronger as a family."

"Sometime you are too smart for one so young." Thor said and stood pulling the boy into a hug. "It is almost time for you to meet your friends so let us go to the bookstore. Tonight your parents have a belated Birthday celebration planned with a picture call from the Captain Rogers and the Winter Barnes."

"That sound like a great plan." Harry signed then leading the Thunder God through the Alley.

Even though his uncle smiled Harry knew the man carried the guilt heavy on his heart. It would be a long time before he forgave himself of letting the challenge happen. The streets were busy as it was two weeks before school was to start and parents and students were gathering supplies. The two made it to the book store where they found a long line almost blocking the doors and trailing along side of the building.

"I wonder what has caused such a crowd." Thor said out loud.

"Gilderoy Lockhart is doing a book signing today. We're all in line to get his autograph." A near by witch answered blushing at the sight of Thor.

"Thank you kind Lady." The god nodded before letting Harry drag him pass the line and into the shop. "I think your father would have liked this shop. He always had a deep respect for books and Knowledge."

"Yes, I know sometimes I see giant boxes arrive at the tower filled books he has ordered." Harry signed. Then he noticed his friends huddled in the corner and pulled his Uncle to the group. "Hey guys what's up?"

"Harry! Thank Merlin you are here." Susan said. "It has been almost impossible to get our books with the book signing going on."

"Our Mum is smitten with Lockhart and his books." Fred moaned.

"The guy is our new Defense teacher and forcing us to by his books for the class." George griped.

"Well he is handsome." Hermione blushed. "As long as he knows the subject it shouldn't matter if he's popular."

"Good you guys are all here." Draco said squeezing into the circle. "My Father insisted on coming with me and that could only spell trouble."

"I think he has purpose to coming here because he is heading straight for Mr. Weasley." Neville pointed out.

"Uncle Thor you might want to be on guard." Harry signed as the group saw words being exchanged between the Patriarchs. Harry raised an eyebrow at how Lord Malfoy lifted a book from Ginny's cauldron and put it back. He wondered what the purpose of that move was, but he didn't have time to ponder long as Mr. Weasley punched the blond man. Suddenly chaos ensued as Lord Malfoy returned the Punch. Thor came up to the fighting wizards, after handing his umbrella to Harry, and pulled them apart and held them almost three feet off the ground. The crowd gasped and the two men stopped their struggling.

"Is this how Mortal wizards behave on Midgard? Such a disgraceful act and in front of children." Thor's voice Boomed through out the store as he set the men on their feet again.

"And who are you?" Lord Malfoy glared as he straightened out his robes looking at the man dressed in scruff Muggles clothes.

"I am Prince Thor of Asgard. I have brought my nephew to buy his school supplies for the coming year." Thor returned the glare shifting his clothes to his armor and Harry came up to him in Armor of his own handing Mjolnir to his uncle. "Come Haraldr we shall collect your books later this shop is busy at the moment."

"Yes Uncle, I'll meet you guys at The Ice cream shop." Harry signed. His friends giving subtle nods that they understood. The two Asgardians left the bookstore leaving stunned witches and wizards in their wake.

Two hours later found the six friends seated in the booth at the back of the Ice Cream shop. The two red heads and the blond sat in misery while the others tried to consul them. Harry just returned from the service counter with a giant Mountain of a Sundae for them all to share.

"I don't think I have ever been so embarrassed and by my Father no less. He's the one who is always going on about propriety and manners. How Purebloods should never stoop to common Muggle fighting." Draco bemoaned taking a huge spoonful of ice cream.

"How do you think we feel?"

"Our dad threw the fist punch." The twins complained both stuffing their faces with the Sundae.

"There, there boys. I'm sure the incident was quite forgotten by now. I think Harry's Uncle made the biggest impression." Susan smiled taking a small spoonful of the shared treat.

"Yeah drama seems to follow me and my family." Harry signed with a shrug. "Did everyone manage to get their supplies?"

"Yeah, after the bookstore scene the owner moved the book signing to the upstairs in a rarely used section to make it easier for students to get their regular school books." Hermione answered.

"I don't know why they didn't do that in the first place. They were asking for trouble with the set up on the first floor." Neville said swallowing another bite of ice cream.

"So how's summer been you for guys?" the Hufflepuff asked.

"Well thanks Prince Firsty, we had a lab to work in."

"Yeah we came up with a lot of Product ready for the year." The twins grinned.

"Well I completed my Muggle studies with all top marks." Hermione preened.

"Good for you Granger. My Godfather and I made Potions for St. Mungo's most of the summer in between my studies. It was fascinating to work on complex potions for a large hospital not just the regular stuff sent to the hospital wing at school." Draco said taking another spoonful of the chocolate ice cream side.

"I help supply Malfoy and the twins with ingredients from my greenhouses. I also stood up to my Gran and told her I won't be an Auror. She has left me to myself since then." The Gryffindor was still a bit sad that his grandmother was ignoring him but he just couldn't live the life she wanted.

"Well I went to Asgard battle won came home and invented new nanotech gloves." Harry signed before tapping his wristbands and his hands were cover with the blue fingerless gloves and repulsor palms. "All magic safe."

"Must you win at everything Lokison?" the Slytherin whined.

"It wasn't a contest Draco." Susan rolled her eyes. "My aunt will be campaigning while we're at school. Since next summer is the elections and she'll be going up against Fudge."

"If there is anything we can do to help let us know." Hermione offered as the other agreed. The Sundae Dish was soon empty and the friends part all promising to meet up on the train. It had been a long and busy day for the six friends and all knew that the coming year was about to bring them even more drama.

A/N: Yeah Summer is over and On to Second year! The Plot Bunnies have been making tons of Notes on what is going to be happening so they will keep me Chained to this laptop until their genius is brought to life. Thanks for Reading Keep Reviewing Plot Bunnies love the food.