Strange was frustrated, a few weeks ago, he sensed a surge of power but could not pin point it. He tried a lot of spell, even asking Wong for more "delicates" ones but he could not see anything. He had a few guess on the origin of this power but nothing sure.

As days passed, he felt more tremor in the flow of magic but every time he tried to reach it, it would disappear. He even asked voodoo to help him but he just looked at him as if he was an idiot and told him that some people just wished to be left alone.

Considering what he said, he stopped studying this 'stranger' only for one day feel it appear out of thin air. He could feel a familiar power reach the 'stranger'. Still, he did nothing. As voodoo said, magic user tended to be reclusive and the few time they came out of their lair, as he liked to call it, it would be to meet a fellow sorcerer or mingle with the common people.

Honestly, he felt like the only magic user known to the public were the weak one. How many times did a 'magic' user appear as a villain only to be bested by a local hero? If they were worth their salt, they would have escaped or win their fight. Few heroes could fight and stand a chance against sorcerer, and even then, they would need a lot of luck to come out as the winner.

As far as he was concerned only two or three individuals, if he could call them that, are able to overpower him. He was not called sorcerer supreme for nothing. He knew magic capacity was not everything and few with magical potential weaker than him could evenly fight him due to their mastery of the art or unpredictability.

When Maria called him to ask for his help, he was surprised. He had no idea S.H.I.E.L.D was also interested in this anomaly. He was even more surprised when she told him that "she" was implicated in this. "She" would usually stay in her own dimension, sulking with her harem or visiting Miss Harkness to speak about the finer point of mystical event. She even contacted him from time to time, teasing him and flirting just to see him flustered.

He had to admit her beauty often made him awkward and Christine did not like her visiting him. This aside, she was an interesting woman that loved to talk about magic and he learned a few things from her.

What he did not understand was the reason that pushed her to go and greet this stranger. He could guess she was interested in him but for what reason?

When he "jumped" as Christine often described his portal traveling method, he understood. Under him, "She" was standing next to Loki, THE Loki, patron of magic and immortal being. He recognized him almost immediately, the regal appearance, the vast pool of mana and the flicker of mischief in the eyes, even if at the moment, said being was trying to keep a cool front.

He lowered himself to their level and studied them quickly, "She" had a smirk on her face and was staring at him while Loki was looking at her blankly.

He was about to speak when Loki interrupted him.

"Greeting sorcerer supreme, a pleasure to meet you. I am Loki Od…Laufeyson, self-exiled prince of Äsgard and Seidr accomplished, may I inquire the reason of your visit?"

Pleased by the polite and peaceful tone of Loki, Strange nodded.

"Greeting Loki Laufeyson, a pleasure to meet you too. I am Stephen Strange, also known as Doctor strange or sorcerer supreme. I am present to make sure no fight happen you and this woman. A friend saw both of you and thought you were about to clash."

Said woman harrumphed and stared at Strange. Stephen raised his hand in defense and looked at Loki for an explanation. The god of lie and deceit looked at the two of them with a small smile.

"Your friend here appeared at my door a few hours before your appearance to, apparently, put a claim on me. If I had to guess, the loss of hiding spell on my house compelled her to come to me. As we are talking about it, you may or may not receive some visit in a few weeks."

Turning back to his house, He could feel him smirking at them.

"While meeting both of you was a nice experience and unexpected, I shall bid you farewell."

Not a second passed as he disappeared completely with his house. Strange tried to sense him only to fail in his endeavor. He knew the god of mischief was a master at illusion but this degree of mastery was impressive. As expected of a being with so much experience.

The doctor was about to leave when "she" grabbed his arm roughly.

"Stephen, sweet, sweet Stephen. Do you know what you did?"

The sorcerer raised an eyebrow at her tone but still answered negatively.

"You allowed my future husband to leave and because of your interference, he did not understand he was mine. I know you will help me finding him won't you?"

He wanted to say no, he really wanted but she was staring dagger at him and he knew better than say no to her. It was not like she asked him to fight Dormamu or the judge. Still, he wondered if the humiliation he risked in tracking the god of mischief was worth her pardon. It was well known in myth and legend that Loki could humiliate people he did not like until their pride was shattered.

He slowly nodded, not wanting her to trash at him, women should be left happy, it was better for the men health.

"Good. Now, I am going to go back in my palace to track him. You had better contact me when you find him. Not "if" but "when", understood?"

He nodded again and she smiled satisfied at him. With a violent slash of her hand, a portal appeared and she stepped inside. He looked at where the portal disappeared before looking at where Maria was.

She was staring in disbelief at him. He levitated to her and smiled kindly.

"See? No fight."

She nodded dumbly before frowning at him.

"Did you say he was Loki? As in Norse god Loki?"

He smiled at her.

"Fury is not going to like it."

His smile transformed in a small frown.

"I'm not worried about Fury, Maria, I'm worried about what he said. I think we may have a few visitor soon and they will not be here to visit."

She looked at her note than back at him.

"Why would you say so?"

"He said he was self-exiled, he may have fled Äsgard and he used Laufeyson instead of Odinson. If I am right, he came here to found a new… "home"."

She noted it quickly before asking a question.

"Do you think we could speak with him? If he chooses earth as a home we could use his help in dealing with magical problem."

Strange looked at the horizon for a few moment before looking at her.

"I guess we could, we just have to find him."