A/N: Thanks for all of the lovely feedback guys! ^^ And all of the favorites and alerts, they all make my day every time! This was actually a request/thought from livi16 that was made quite awhile ago – I'm sorry it took me so long to get it up (though I really enjoyed writing this chapter!) ^^Ooh! And I'm actually on a trip right now so I can't quite guarantee a really quick update, but I'll do my best! ^^ I don't own the Avengers, or Loki (which for his sake, is probably a good thing ^^'). Do enjoy!
The Avengers felt very accomplished when they finally got Loki to return to his male form; so accomplished in fact, that they felt the need to celebrate it. However, they were not completely sure as to how they were going to celebrate. It was the man of iron that came up with the plan; a plan that was to be considered epic, yet almost random. The Avengers and Loki were going to go to the circus.
Natasha was the only one to notice Clint's sudden drop from all conversation, though Loki noticed with glee the unnatural shade of white the hawk turned as they all climbed into the various cars owned by Stark. Upon arrival to the local circus, everyone was escorted to a private balcony. Loki nervously glanced over the edge – he would never admit it, and probably attack Thor if he ever said anything, but the trickster was a tad afraid of heights. It didn't really affect him in battle, but in peaceful situations, he avoided high places. It was Clint's turn to watch with glee as he was the only one watching the god.
"No wonder you don't normally take the high road," the hawk said mockingly. Loki looked at him with a look of uncertainty mixed with anger.
"I see we have returned to the harsh, cold treatment," the God of Mischief said as he slowly made his way towards the agent.
"Only as cold as you are, Frost Giant." Loki froze for a second, thrown off guard by the statement.
"What?" It came out as a small whisper. Loki locked his gaze with Clint's and anger filled his eyes. "And they think I am the monster, the freak. At least I never put myself through any of that," the god said as he gestured at the circus bellow them. "At least I have real power, Circus Freak."
Clint glared at him for a few seconds before suddenly running to the edge of the balcony and gracefully leapt off. Before he reached the ground he pulled his bow and an arrow out of some really well hidden pocket and shot it at Loki. The prankster smirked as he caught the arrow in midair but let out a curse as rope appeared from the arrow and wrapped around his hand. Hawkeye pulled on the other end of the rope, effectively pulling Loki over the edge of the balcony as well. The Avengers – who hadn't noticed the previous scene – gasped in shock as they all ran to the edge of the balcony. Loki was still trying to recover from the rather ungraceful landing, and Clint was nowhere to be seen. Suddenly, there came a battle cry from the other side of the huge circus tent.
"Damn..." Loki said under his breath as he turned to dodge the large elephant that was running at him. Hawkeye laughed gleefully as he shot a few arrows, some of which were on fire, at the god.
"Barton! Get off that elephant, RIGHT NOW!" Natasha shouted from the balcony. Clint sighed and calmly slid off the animal.
"Yes, mom..." he said loud enough for her to hear. Loki, who was still running from the elephant, let out another curse as he realized that he was cornered. He heard the hawk give some sort of command. The elephant closed in on the god and proceeded to sit upon him. Loki gasped as all of the air was forcibly crushed from his lungs. This was way worse than having Mjonir laid on top of oneself. The other Avengers all suddenly jumped into action. Steve and Natasha began to make the civilians and performers evacuate the tent, and Tony began to laugh so hard he went into a coughing fit. Thor was about to jump from the balcony to his brother's aide when he was pushed out of the way by a large green arm.
"Friend Banner?" Thor shouted to him, but the transformation was already complete. The Hulk leapt from the balcony and landed in a crater next to the elephant and a very much suffocating Loki. The Hulk picked up the elephant, which seemed very terrified of the green beast, and set it to the side. Loki was actually equally as terrified. The Hulk scooped up the fallen god and walked over to Hawkeye. He pushed the agent down harshly before unceremoniously dropping a very confused Loki at his feet.
"Puny God may be puny and selfish, but Hulk only can smash Puny God." the beast said in a rough, deep voice. Both Clint and Loki just stared in shock at the Hulk. He grunted then transformed back to a very naked and miffed Banner. The doctor shamefully accepted the cloak that Loki pulled out of thin air before pointing his finger angrily at them.
"Don't ever make me do that again, okay?" he said in a very commanding voice. Loki and Clint guiltily nodded. Bruce slapped his hands to their backs and calmly led them out of the circus ring.
A/N: Whoo! Poor Loki! But of all people, the Incredible Hulk saved Puny Go-I mean Loki! Anyways, I love prompts and requests, so if you have one I'd very much enjoy working with them! Stay awesome out there!