A rapid knocking interrupted Loki's train of thought. He turned around when he saw Thor come in with a poker look on his face. Loki wasn't interested in anything Thor had to say. He was just preoccupied with the fact that he had to stay in the Avengers tower.

"So, what brings you here, Thor? And how was the meeting?"

"I just came from the meeting. I was wondering why you weren't there. Why?"

Loki stared at his brother for a few moments before answering, "Well, I just didn't want to go, that is why. Besides, all those mortals dislike me".

"It is not hard to see why Loki, knowing all the bad things you have done and caused by your bad actions. The meeting was just the director telling us that we have a new mission next week. Right after it was done, Fury wanted me to tell you that he wants you to be in the next week mission. I believe he is trusting you to behave yourself since he wants you to think of others other than yourself".

Loki frowned at the thought of helping the Avengers on their new mission.

"Why would he want me with them? He clearly knows my opinions on those mortals Thor. Besides, when they find out, they will just come here and make me not come, in which I don't plan on going".

"Oh please brother. Helping us will help you. If you do, then the Avengers won't be so hard on you."

"First of all, I am not your brother Thor. And second of all, my answer is no. And don't keep insisting because the answer is going to be a no. Tell the one-eyed man that I won't be joining his little group today, not tomorrow, not next week. And I will stand by my answer and nobody is going to change it".

Thor listened to Loki rant. He didn't want to believe that Loki wasn't willing to help him or the Avengers, or himself for that matter. He wanted Loki and the Avengers to be on good terms, not hating each other's guts every time each side saw one another.

"So, you forget our conversation we had before coming to Midgard, Loki?"

Loki then turned around to face the large window, overlooking the city. He clearly wanted to clean up his act, but own his own terms, not somebody else.

Not getting an answer from him, Thor approached his younger brother. Loki, sensing his presence right behind him, turns around to face him.

"I know what we talked about just before coming, but I am not quite sure how I am going to be of use in this mission."

"The more people we have, the better. Besides, although the rest don't like you, they do know that you are very smart and clever and have very good powers to use on our advantage. It's just that you are using them doing bad things instead of the right ones."

Loki thought of Thor's answer.

"Can I think about it?"

"Sure brother. I don't expect an answer right away. When you know, you know where to find me", Thor said while leaving Loki alone again that day.

"Can I be of help?" Loki asked himself. His green eyes full of thought and hope. He then grabbed the clothes Bruce had brought him earlier and changed.

Thor stood outside Loki's room and smiled faintly. 'Hopefully, you Loki can redeem yourself and join us next week'. Then, he went away to find the rest of the Avengers to see what they are up to.

"Hey Thor, you went to see Reindeer Games?" Tony asked Thor when the God of Thunder appeared in the main living room where the rest of the Avengers were in.

"Stark, his name is Loki and please use it in my presence next time. And to answer your question, yes I went to see him soon after the meeting".

Tony slightly frowned but said, "Okay, sorry Thor, next time I see him I'll promise to say his name. And you told him about the mission, right?"

In that particular moment, Clint interrupted. "And what use did telling him was any good?"

"A lot actually. Just when the meeting was done, Fury told me something. And I am very sure you are not going enjoy what you are going to hear".

"What?" Steve asked nervously. He didn't like what Thor said and he was expecting something worse.

"That Loki should join us on our mission next. And that would do him good".

"Hell to the no," Clint quickly answer while jumping off his seat on the black leather sofa. "Why would Fury ask something like that. And Loki out of people".

"Well I am sorry but that is what exactly Fury said. And besides, since Loki is my brother, I don't want him doing any reckless actions or doing any bad deeds. I know he has a long road ahead of him in order to repair what he did and for you to trust him, but believe me, under that exterior, Loki is a very nice and sweet person. And you're all quick to judge".

The room went silent. Clint then sat down. "So, that doesn't mean he is going to be forgiven, Thor. You know well all the shot he has done in the past. As for the mission, I am very hesitant since for all I know, he might as well join the bad guy's side during the mission".

"I agree with Clint. I don't know if Loki is going to be forgiven by us or be on our good graces," Natasha spoke up from her spot in a small leather seat near Hawkeye.

"I am not sure about this, honestly," Bruce said, whom was standing right next to Tony. The thought of Loki brought Bruce bad ideas and bad memories.

"I know this is a sensitive subject to you all, but all I am asking is time. And I will prove to you all that Loki isn't what you think of him," Thor said. As soon as he was done talking, Loki appeared from behind do Thor, causing Tony and Bruce to frown at his unwanted presence.

"Oh look who has appeared from his cave," Clint said angrily. He was the one who despises more in the group.

Loki didn't answer him back, as he was trying to bite back a remark or two. He went to stand next to Thor, who was looking at him.

"So, you're all talking about me and the mission, right?"

"Damn right we are and we don't want you with us or helping us in any way Tony said angrily.

"Just so you know, I feel the same way".

In that moment, the room heard the elevator ding, in which the director Fury appeared with his infamous poker face.

"Loki, I need to talk to you".