A/N: So this is what happened in my head after seeing Iron Man 3 (fantastic movie by the way – stay till the end of the credits!) and I apologize in advance to those of you who have not watched Sherlock, but don't worry if you haven't because this chapter will still make sense. I hope you enjoy! And I don't own the Avengers, Loki, or Sherlock though that would be utter bliss.
Tony Stark would never openly admit that BBC was his favorite channel, nor that he really wanted to meet the Doctor. He would also never admit to the closet tucked away on the 17th floor of Stark Tower that was filled with Supernatural merchandise. He figured that no one would ever bring up such information. That is, at least, until Loki accidentally hit the Favorite button on the main remote. The large TV in the living room burst to life just as the very first episode of Sherlock began.
"What is this?" Loki asked with a hint of awe at his little discovery.
"It's a TV," Tony sassed with a smirk which earned him a malicious glare from the god.
"I meant the show, you pathetic mortal," the Trickster bit harshly – he was not going to be out-sassed by anyone today!
"It's a modern take on classic detective novel. It's called Sherlock." Loki contemplated this information before returning his attention to the screen in front of him. Tony tried to act uninterested while watching the show in his peripheral vision. Bruce calmly entered the room.
"Is that Sherlock?"
"Yes, it is," Loki answered coolly. The speed with which the scientist crossed the room and perched next to the god on the sleek couch was borderline scary. Tony laughed internally – at least he wasn't the only Avenger that loved the show.
"Oh my god! Guys, it's a marathon! They're showing all six episodes!" Bruce shouted excitedly. Within three seconds everyone, sans Thor and Steve, was crammed together on the couch. The God of Thunder shared a questioning look with the Captain. Neither had ever heard of such a show. Both shrugged before finding a place to sit.
. . .
Three days later
Natasha was one of the first to actually manage her feelings and return to reality. She sluggishly made her way to the kitchen only to find Steve cuddled up with a large tube of vanilla ice cream. The master assassin gently shook the soldier, but received no response. In the other room, Clint continued to build a large nest out of various pillows and blankets. His nest spanned through three entire rooms, which included the kitchen. He occasionally twitched as he mumbled constantly about being too emotionally compromised to operate. Tony continued in his tinkering down in one of his labs, despite JARVIS's attempts to make him go do something healthy like eat or sleep. Bruce sat silently in the corner of the lab in meditation.
Thor, who hadn't been incapacitated from his feels – though he almost had been at one point –, was still trying to get onto the roof for which Loki refused to leave. The God of Mischief locked himself up there, doing goodness knows what. Thor sighed as he once again used Mjolnir to try to break through the magical seal on the door. To his surprise it actually worked.
"405th time is the charm, I guess," JARVIS stated unamused. The God of Thunder bolted up the small set of stairs that led to the small roof at the very top of Stark Tower. His heart skipped a beat when he saw his adopted brother standing over the edge.
"Loki," he cautioned. The younger god didn't move, but Thor knew he was fully aware of the Thunderer's presence.
"He fell too."
"What?" Thor didn't quite understand.
"Sherlock. He fell. But people cared when he fell. They mourned." Thor gasped slightly as the realization dawned on him.
"Loki, we mourned for you. We never really got over losing you. That is why I came here, to find you! And that is why I continue to stay! Regardless of your denial, I still consider you to be my brother, and I want you to be in my life for all eternity – even after Ragnorok!" Loki slowly turned to face him.
"'Even after Ragnorok'? And how do you plan for that to happen?" Thor shook his head.
"Look, Loki, I just want you to know that you are important to me," he said almost pleadingly. Loki smirked at him.
"I know. That's why you've…kept me…alive," he said darkly before stepping off the edge.
"LOKI!" Thor screamed before running to the edge.
"You are too easy, brother." The Avenger quickly turned to see Loki standing on the stairs, grinning madly at him.
"Damn it Loki….."
"The look on your face was priceless though!" Loki was caught off guard when he was almost violently pulled into a tight hug.
"I swear to Mjolnir, if you ever do anything like that again, you will regret it," Thor said through a few tears that escaped his eyes.
"Odin's beard, are you crying?!" the Trickster asked in shock as he slowly returned the hug. The God of Thunder chuckled before letting go of the younger god and clapping him roughly on the back.
"Did you really spend the past three days up here just for that terrible trick, brother?" Loki laughed.
"Of course not! I teleported to Great Britain and infiltrated the BBC headquarters. Let us just say that series three will be coming sooner than previously slated – which reminds me! Director Fury may be infuriated with me," the god rambled nervously as he and Thor walked down to the inside together.
A/N: I hope you enjoyed! I feel maniacal for writing this, but I'm still laughing at the thought of Earth's Mightiest Heroes crowded around a TV watching Sherlock. Feedback is always very appreciated and loved! And I am still open to any and all requests! Stay awesome out there!