Both Tony and Loki got on the elevator. "So, did I hear right, or are you really joining us on our mission next week?"

"You did hear that right, Anthony?"

"Are you really going to use my full name now, Loki?"

"Why? It is your name, isn't it?"

"Yeah, I know, but I prefer being called Tony".

"Yeah, yeah".

Soon, the conversation fell silent. While Loki was busy looking at his pale hands, Tony was staring at him with a content smile on his face. He enjoyed looking at the God of Mischief and taking in all of his physical features. Slightly blushing, Tony turned his head around just in time Loki turned his to face him with a questionable look on his face.

'Tony is cute when he is blushing' Loki thought. He smiled at the sight before him.

Soon, their small interaction was then interrupted when the elevator doors opened. Now, they were in their appropriate floor, where the rest were waiting.

Both Thor and Steve were chatting away about some TV show they previously watched last week; Natasha and Clint were watching TV; Bucky, Wanda, Pietro, and Bruce were discussing about a movie they wanted to see in the theater that was going to be released in about a month's time.

"We have returned," Tony screamed out, causing everybody to look their way.

Loki came right behind Tony, frowning a little bit. He didn't enjoy being with the rest of the Avengers. He gets both agitated and a little bit mad.

"So, brother, what was that the Director wanted to talk about?" Thor asked his younger brother. He was smiling widely.

"Well, he did mentioned what all of you know. The mission and me joining your little group".

"And guess what? He will be indeed joining us. It didn't take Fury long to convince him to do so" Tony exclaimed, while getting himself a drink from the small bar that was located near the TV.

"Is that true Loki?" Thor asked, surprised. He was beyond overjoyed by the news. Loki battling enemies by his side.

"Yes, it is true. Although you are very happy about it, the rest are not" Loki said.

The room was silent. The only noise heard was Buck's metal arm, whom was moving it due to the fact that Pietro stuck several magnets on it.

"Really?" Steve asked in disbelief. Of course, he admired Loki ' wit, intelligence, and power, but didn't like his negative attitude towards them. Having him around them and battle the evil, Steve was torn. He was beyond happy that someone like Loki was joining them because now, their enemies had no chance of winning a battle, but yet, sad because he doesn't know whether or not Loki would turn his back on them when they are not least expecting it.

"Are you kidding me? Tony, why didn't you say something?" Clint yelled out. He was totally against Loki being an Avenger.

"Why? He can change. I mean, look at Bucky. He killed people in the past," Tony answers him with a glare. He felt insulted that Clint wasn't agreeing with Loki being on the team.

"He is a different story Tony. Loki did his crime while he knew what he was doing. And you are forgetting what he did to Clint," Natasha answers back, angrily.

"Sorry Lady Natasha, but I would like that Loki being with us. I know him better than all of you. You're all quick to judge. What happened giving someone a second chance. You are rejecting him the opportunity to prove himself that he isn't all a bad guy," Thor answers back. He didn't enjoy the others being against his brother.

"Yeah, I agree with Blondie. I actually thought you all at least be kind to him, seeing he will be one of us. I guess I was wrong," Tony said with a frown. He then put his cup down and went to stand right next to Loki, whom was silent throughout the whole argument was taking place.

Loki was watching Tony throughout the whole scene and was smiling in his head.

"So, Loki is an Avenger now?" Bruce asked. His curiosity got the best of him and had to ask the one question he had in his head.

"No, not yet. The mission will be the test where I have to prove myself on what it takes to be one," Loki answered him.

"The mission? What mission?" Sam suddenly entered the room. He was wearing a flannel shirt with a pair of jeans.

"We have a mission coming up next week. And Loki will be joining us as a new Avenger. The mission will serve as a test where he has to prove himself worthy to become one" Bucky was nervous, but didn't show it. He and the rest were fighting Hydra, the center of his nightmares.

"Oh really? Who said that?" Sam questioned.

"Director Fury," Wanda replied.

"I mean, knowing what Loki had done, I think he joining us is actually a very idea," Sam said.

"Great, now you are one of us," Thor said with a grin.

"You agree to it too?" Clint asked in surprise. He clearly didn't expected Sam to agree on Loki.

Clint and Natasha left the room. They were displeased with the news they just heard.

Loki stared at them, thoughts swirling around his mind, questioning if this was a good idea.

"Sorry about them, Reindeer Games. They will come around,"Tony said, knowing full well that Loki felt bad about the whole situation.

"Yes, brother. I am quite happy with the news. No more fighting against you every again," Thor said with a smile.

"You aren't angry, right Tony?" Loki asked, hopefully.

"Of course I am not angry with you Loki. On the contrary, I am more than happy that you are coming to your senses sooner rather than later when something bad happens to you and we can't console Thor about it," Tony answered truthfully.

"I am glad to hear that," Loki replied with a small smile.

Behind him, stood Bruce, Steve, and Bucky.

"Well, Loki, I guess we should warm up to each other now, I guess," Steve said.

"Yes, Loki, we should," Tony said and gave Loki a quick and sudden kiss on his lips of an unsuspecting Loki.