Later that day, both Bruce and Tony were down in the small living room across the training room where Natasha was found working out.

"So, what do you think Bruce? I can't believe that Thor would do something like this to us".

"Well, Thor explained that it's Loki's punishment to be here. I just hope he won't make me Hulk out and make me repeat that scenario again".

"Yeah I know. His body imprint is still on the floor. I can't really pass there without thinking about what happened between the two of you".

"It's a constant reminder to me Tony".

With a sigh, Tony said, "Well, what can we do?"

"I don't know but it's Thor and Loki here. Pretty much what Thor says, goes. Anyways, both of them are going to stay at the tower and Thor will go back and forth to Asgard and Fury isn't liking the idea one bit of Loki staying here".

"Who can blame him? Well, I have to leave you alone tonight Bruce because I have a date with Pepper in an hour".

Bruce waved him off with a nod and with that, Tony left the room. A few silent moments passed when Bruce heard footsteps approaching. And by the sound of them, they belonged to no other than Thor's.

Turning around just in time to see Thor enter the lab.

"Banner, I am happy to see you".

With a smile, Bruce answered him, "Hello Thor, I have heard about Loki and his punishment. What makes it a good idea of leaving him here with us. You know very well about each of one of us don't like him, let alone spend time with someone who causes chaos wherever he goes".

"I am sorry to leave such a burden to you but I had no other choice. It was either bringing him here for a period of time or leave him in a special cell made just for him and suffer harsh punishment for his crimes. And knowing my father, those punishments are not going to be pretty".

"But, at least you could've leave him somewhere else. You know my problem with him and if he gets me mad, then Hulk isn't very forgiving. Just like that one time".

"I know and I will take care and make sure that he won't make you transform. I promise that".

"So, what is going to happen to Loki exactly Thor? What did you had in mind for him and for us?"

"Well, the plan is simple. Leave Loki here with you and make him try to be a better person. I know he has a good heart. How long that will take will depend on the Avengers' willing to help him, if any at all. And I will be coming in on a weekly basis to check in on Loki to see how he is doing. And do not worry about Loki's magic for the time being. Our father stripped him of almost all his magic, leaving him with just a power here and there. He will regain them if he both behaves and if he deserves them".

"Well, in my opinion, Loki doesn't deserve his powers. And knowing the rest of the Avengers, they aren't going to be happy, especially Clint and Steve".

"I know their feelings toward my brother very well. But I am more concerned if my brother can stay here".

"Yes, he can stay here. But away from us, that is for sure".

"Thank you so much, my friend".

"No problem. I'll go ahead and send the message to the rest. I just can imagine their reactions already".

" I know but if they help Loki, the faster he can out of here".

"I will be sure to tell them that Thor".

And with that, Thor smiled in response and left the room, leaving Bruce in his own thoughts.

"Why?" Bruce asked no one in particular.

Deciding that going back to work after his conversation with Thor, leaving him with sour feelings in his stomach, will only stress him. Leaving him with the choice of going to his room.

''Oh Loki. It seems that nobody wants you around, since you're always causing mischief'.

Staring out the rather large window, Loki sighed. He was alone with his own swirling thoughts. Him being here caused him to have some bad memories. He dislikes everyone, just like they hate him.

''I hate you Thor. Why did you have to bring me here? You know everyone hates me, yet you bring me. I promised Tony I won't cause any problems by he didn't believe me. I don't blame him. I won't trust me either".

Moments passed when Loki heard his door opening, indicating that he had a visitor.

''I don't want to see anyone today. And someone had to bug me'.

Turning around who the visitor was, he was surprised to see that it was Bruce. He was carrying a set of clothes, which Loki assumed it was for him.

"Are those garments for me?"

"Yes Loki, these are for you. Thor wanted that you need another set of clothes. Fury wanted all of us, with you included, to be in his meeting we will be having later. He wants to talk to us, mostly to you".

"And why is that?"

"I don't know why but we will find out in the meeting. It's at 6pm. Which leaves you 3 hours to get ready".

With that said, Bruce put the clothes on the twin bed and with a quick glance at Loki, he left the room.

Loki then glanced at the clothes with interest. A black, fitted shirt with a pair of blue, skinny jeans.

"Really?"

With a scowl on his face, Loki then started staring put the window again. How he really wanted to disappear from the face of the earth. Being with the Avengers in the same building gave him unwanted feelings and thoughts.

"I curse you Thor again".

Just after Bruce left his room, a gentle knock on his door interrupted Loki's train of thoughts.

"Come in".

Thor then entered his brother's room with a smile.

He saw his younger brother looking out the window to the city.

"Brother, how are you feeling?"

"Not great Thor. I feel uncomfortable being in the same building where people hate me for my past things".

"Oh, they will come around Loki. Trust me".

"I don't think so. They are very forgiving for the things I have done".

"We all make mistakes".

"Do you call everything I have done mistakes?"

"No, I don't".

"Well, then you know that they are not going to forget those things and not forgive me, no matter what I do".

"Give them time, brother. I came here to tell you that we are on a meeting with Fury later on today".

"I know. Bruce came in a while ago with the news alongside with that set of clothes you see on the bed. He told me that Fury wants to talk to me. And what bothers me is that I don't know what he will say to me".

"I am sure it is not going to be something bad about you Loki".

"You don't know that".

Thor looked at his brother with concern. He wanted Loki to believe that everything is going to be okay. He wanted Loki to believe that he is going to be welcomed by the Avengers with open arms. He wanted that someday Loki and the rest of his friends to be just that. Friends. And be accepted by the Avengers and not be criticized by his past wrongdoings.

Thor will have to make sure that someday that happens.