This fight scene(that you're about to read) was actually the very FIRST chapter I wrote. I was just listening to Flyleaf when I was hit with crazy inspiration and I typed up the whole thing and then was like, "Woah, I gotta write a whole story to go with this ficlet!" So then I spent a lot of time trying to figure how I was gonna make this into a story. It was completely inspired by two songs from Flyleaf. The first being "Circle" the second being "Arise", and I STRONGLY suggest you listen to them either before or during reading this, cus they seriously set the mood of what I was trying to personify. Enjoy!
"No man, shows greater love, than when a man, lays down his life, FOR HIS BELOVED!
I left, his arms empty and tied, outstretched for me until he died!
Left his arms empty and tied, outstretched for me until he died!...
I BELIEVE! What if I believe you, NOW? Could it ever change this?
OOH! Forgive me, relieve me, please come back to life!" - Circle
"Hold on, to the world we all remember fighting for, there's some strength left in us yet.
Hold on, to the world we all remember dying for, there's some hope left in it yet…
ARISE, and be, all that you dreamed, all that you dreamed." - Arise
Loki slammed down two Advil and an entire pot of coffee for breakfast before getting back to work. His cellphone told him that Tony had tried calling him several times, but he sorrowfully shoved the phone into the dark of his pocket and left it there. Before he'd even stepped into Nick Fury's conference hall a red alarm sounded throughout HQ. He groaned, so not ready for a red alert. Agents started scrambling like cockroaches. Loki hurried, with as much enthusiasm as he could muster, to Fury's side as the dark skinned man stood shouting orders.
"What is it?" Loki asked, not sounding at all like he cared. Nick gave him a look,
"Doom's next move, which you've been so eagerly awaiting." Nick answered through gritted teeth. This got Loki's attention and he turned his wide eyes to face Nick,
"What? What is he doing? Where is he!" He snapped angrily. Nick grabbed his shoulder,
"Whoa there, Moriarty! You aren't going anywhere, you can't fight. I've already phoned The Avengers, they're en route to Doom's position." He said. Loki wrenched his entire body away from Fury,
"Not good enough!" He screamed, "I'm not sitting here to wait!" his face was red with fury and Nick could see him begin to shake. Nick put his hands out to calm Loki,
"Alright…we'll hop in a chopper and go down there, ok?" he offered. Loki breathed for a minute, then nodded,
"Ok." He said once he'd calmed down. Nick Fury started for the elevator with Loki hot on his heels. Nick touched his hand to his ear,
"I want my squad on the roof A.S.A.P!" he said and the elevator doors closed. They emerged into the early morning air, the sun still hiding behind the horizon, a chopper waiting to go, and Fury's elite agents already seated in it. They jumped in and were off. Nick was shouting to Iron Man through the headset, but Loki couldn't hear what exactly was being said, he only hoped Tony was ok. They arrived to see Doom himself destroying half of downtown Manhattan, Thor and the Hulk were on the ground taking him head on. Captain America, Spider-Man and Hawkeye were taking out as many Doombots as they could. Then Iron Man went soaring past the chopper and flew right into Doom, bombarding him with pulse cannon fire. Loki's heart leaped out of his chest at the same time he leaped out of his seat, but when Tony emerged unharmed and still in the air he breathed a sigh of relief,
"Oh Anthony…" he whispered to himself, "You'll be the death of me." He shook his head as the chopper dropped low enough to the ground for them to jump out. Upon the ground Nick Fury turned to Loki and held out a hand gun, Loki gave him a look,
"Don't be ridiculous! I'm not using that barbaric device!" he said. Nick shoved the gun into Loki's hands,
"You've got nothing else, pretty boy! Don't be stupid!" was all he shouted before he turned to help the Cap take out a robot. Loki looked at the gun and realized he had no idea how to use it. Loki looked around; it was an outright battlefield. Buildings leveled, people running and screaming, fissures and craters littered the concrete, cars aflame, all with Doom in the center of it. He watched his brother fly at Doom, Mjölnir swinging, only to be blasted into a building above Loki's head. Thor crashed into the ground and didn't move. Loki's eyes went wide as he came to find that he stood here, petrified, in a battle were he could do nothing to help. He gripped the gun in his hand and a determination crossed his features. He pointed the gun at the nearest Doombot and pulled trigger. Three successive shots tore through the robots' ugly face and it crumpled to the ground, the nearby agents all turned astonished gazes upon Loki. Loki moved forward, firing his way through metal limbs, headed straight for Victor Von Doom. He had no idea what he would do when he got face to face with that man, but he'd be damned if he didn't do something. Doom saw him advancing, and laughed, Loki glared daggers in return. Doom grabbed one of his fallen robots and threw it at Loki. Loki stopped in his tracks, but didn't react fast enough. The metal body hit him with terrible force and sent him toppling to the asphalt. Iron Man seemed to appear from nowhere and landed in front of Doom. Tony raised an arm to Doom, pulse blaster charged to fire, the determination to kill shining in his eyes. His helmet had been lost already, smashed by one of the Doombots earlier in the fray. But before he could blast Doom in the face, Victor threw out his hand and a crackle of energy shot past Tony's ear. Tony looked to his left, to see what damage had been done, and he watched in rapt horror as his own left arm fell from his shoulder and landed on the ground with a metallic sound. Blood burst from the wound violently and Tony felt his body seize, beginning to go into shock. He looked back at Doom as Doom was pointing his fingers at Tony's chest. Loki was on his feet in a heartbeat, running faster than he'd ever gone in his life.
"NOOOO!" Loki's voice was like glass, as it shattered, desperate and hopeless. There was a second flash of light and then there was silence. Tony blinked rapidly a few times but all he saw was the shocked expression on Doom's face as he was looking at the ground. Tony's heart fell to his feet, but he swallowed and forced himself to look at the ground. Crumpled at his feet, was Loki, a hideous hole torn through him, lying in a puddle of his own blood. An anguished cry escaped Tony's throat as he dropped to his knees and cradled Loki's angel-face in his one remaining hand, he forced himself to pull Loki into his chest and held him there. Tony suddenly recalled the fight he'd had with Loki weeks ago, and the heartbroken ache that he saw in Loki's eyes when Tony had told him that he didn't believe him. Tony could no longer control the choking sobs that shook his body,
"Noo…" He whispered and kissed Loki's face, "I'm sooo sorry…Loki, forgive me." He felt himself slipping into unconsciousness from blood lose, and only cried louder, voice growing shrill, "Forgive me! I BELIEVE YOU! LOKI, I BELIEVE YOU!" He smiled at Loki's still face, tenderly stroking the pale skin, "See? I promise…I believe you." He began crying again. "No no no…please…I'm so sorry…" A puff of smoke and brimstone stung Tony's nose as the sun broke the horizon and momentarily blinded him. Then, standing before him was a beautiful woman, dressed in white and silver armor with silver horns adorning her golden hair, magic igniting her hands. Tony closed his eyes as he was engulfed in a pure, white light, and all his pain faded away, when he opened them again Loki was gasping against his chest. He looked down in relived astonishment, and two beautiful emerald orbs were looking back at him, then they both turned to the woman. She was extending a hand to Loki,
"Arise." She commanded. Loki took her hand and she pulled him to his feet. Her fingers were glowing white as she drew a strange sigil unto Loki's forehead, the symbol burned white hot then faded to golden glitter before vanishing completely. Loki gasped, like he'd just emerged from deep water and was taking his first breath, as he felt the binding spell shatter and his power returned all at once. A flurry of wind began around him as his armor appeared from nowhere and assembled itself upon him. His hair turned into its natural raven black and cascaded atop his shoulders in thin, straight ribbons, his eyes returned to their iridescent green, and a soft white glow came from under his skin. He put his arms out as his armor placed itself, helmet going last, regal green cape billowing around his ankles. He ran a hand over one of the grand curves atop his head and a smile broke his face from ear to ear. He threw his head back and laughed, full of joy and excitement, full of life. He'd never been so grateful to have his power than in that second. Without hesitation he threw himself around this woman before him, as if she was the last thing keeping him alive, and in a way she was. She hugged him sweetly, and then he held her out at arm's length,
"Thank you!" He exclaimed, "GODS, for the rest of eternity, THANK YOU!" He hugged her again and she laughed,
"You are more than welcome, my Prince." She gave him a wink and he was a little surprised to hear her call him that, but he accepted it. Loki smiled at Tony, sweet and soft, as if to say everything would be ok now. Then he whirled around to face Doom. Doom actually flinched. The fury rolling off of Loki literally became tangible in the form of a thick, black shadow that seemed to come from beneath Loki's feet and cape, the sky darkened with grey clouds and it began to snow. The ground under Loki's feet froze solid and shattered into lightening like fissures as he stepped toward Victor. His eyes turned blood red, characteristic of his Jotun heritage, and his fangs shined as he growled viciously,
"I. am. going. to. KILL. YOU." The snarl was barely a whisper, but the gravity behind it sent Doom stumbling backward in an attempt to get away from Loki. Victor put up his hands as if to stop Loki from advancing,
"Now now Loki." His voice betrayed his retreating demeanor, "I'm sure we can come to a deal here. We can help each other. You can benefit much from it. I know how you are…" there was venom in his voice. Loki screamed in rage and a sharp crackle perforated the air as green fire came from Loki's hand, sending Doom flying into the car behind him.
"SHUT UP!" Loki roared, "You DO NOT know me, mortal! And you NEVER will, for I am a changed man." He pointed a thin, icy blue finger at Doom, "You have harmed my lover and for that I will show NO MERCY!" Before Victor could even open his eyes Loki was inches from his face. Doom was absolutely positive that he'd never seen this madness in Loki's eyes, it made him shiver. Loki smiled, and it was a disgusting smile, like a lion playing with its' food before devouring it, or a child ripping the legs and wings off of a pinned butterfly, one by one.
"Do you realize how vulnerable you are under that metal shell?" Loki cooed, "You still have blood in your veins, and water in that blood…" he paused to look Victor up and down, like he was sizing him up, "Do you know what a frost giant like me can do to water?" Loki paused to boar his hatred into Doom with his eyes. But Doom did something unexpected, or at least, slightly unexpected. He laughed.
"I sure I would be quite vulnerable to your frostbitten touch, Laufeyson, if…" He chuckled again, "If I were anywhere near you at the given time." Loki's brow contorted between confusion and rage and he took a step backward. Doom laughed again, "OH, please! You don't really believe I'd expose myself this early in the game, do you?" He started cackling loudly, throwing his head back. Loki growled. He lifted a frozen, clawed hand and shoved it through Doom's chest. Sure enough, he pulled out a robotic core. The robotic look-alike convulsed and collapsed at Loki's feet.
"Dammit!" Loki snarled to himself and kicked the robot once for good measure. He turned around, gathered his composure, and then walked back toward the others. Tony's arm was healed, like it had never been touched. Loki embraced him without a pause, and Tony flinched in surprise but squeezed Loki as hard as he could. Loki pulled back just a bit before crushing his lips to Tony's, and tears were running down Tony's bloodied face. Tony gasped when they finally broke apart and he slumped into the taller man's arms, grasping him and sobbing,
"I'm so sorry! I should have believed you. I promise I'll believe you forever. Please forgive me..." Loki's face was soft and understanding, he placed a gentle hand at the back of Tony's head and pulled him close again,
"Shush." He whispered soothingly, "I already forgave you." Tony smiled,
"I love you." He whispered in return. Loki's face lit up with joy,
"I know." He teased, "And I love you as well." Steve suddenly cleared his throat uncomfortably. Tony and Loki turned to him and he was pointing at Doom,
"Soo…it was a fake?" he inquired. Loki nodded once,
"Indeed, quite infuriatingly so." He answered. Steve shook his head in frustration, then gestured to the rubble around them,
"All this…" he whispered, "…for nothing." He threw his arms up, defeated. Loki moved past them all to where Thor was now getting up off the ground. The sorceress was weaving a healing spell around Thor.
"Thank you, my lady!" Thor exclaimed, "But…who are you? Where did you come from?" Thor looked at Loki and the blond man's face split into a grin, he threw his arms out, "LOKI!" he hugged Loki fiercely, "You are yourself again!" Loki patted Thor's shoulder,
"Yes I am. And I could never be happier." They broke their embrace to face this woman, "And I had similar questions for you, dear lady." Loki said to her. She smiled. Nightcrawler appeared from the thin air and stood beside her,
"My friends!" He exclaimed, "Forgive me that it took so damned long to find her, but this is Amanda Szardos, also sometimes known as Daydripper, or simply Magick." He introduced the warrior woman and she bowed slightly to them. They bowed in return.
"I'm glad I showed up at the time I did. Or I might have been too late to save you." Amanda said to Loki. Loki nodded,
"I am forever in your debt, Lady Amanda." Loki smiled, "As is my dear Anthony, I'd presume." He chuckled as Tony came to stand beside him. Nick Fury let out a long sigh,
"Well…" he took a look around them, "Time to get cleaning." He grumbled. S.H.I.E.L.D men were already picking up the pieces of the Doom look-alike.
"Indeed." Thor nodded, "But it should be much easier now that my Brother has his powers back. I am sure he could fix this all quiet quickly, right Loki?" he asked Loki. Loki nodded,
"Let me see what I can do…" he stepped out into the middle of the disaster. Everyone took a few steps away from him. He put his arms out and a whirlwind of electric green fire swirled around his figure. Everyone watched the asphalt as it mended itself, till it was flat and solid again. Crumpled buildings pulled themselves off the ground and reassembled. Cars were returned to their proper positions, repaired like brand new. Injured bystanders were healed by shimmering green light. And the fallen bodies of Doom's robots vanished from existence. Before they knew it, the entire war zone looked like it had never been touched. Loki lightly landed back down upon the street and turned to face the heroes. Everyone except Thor, who was grinning like usual, and Nick Fury, who never showed emotion, had their jaws agape. Loki laughed,
"One does not become the Universe's most powerful sorcerer without being able to fix a few ruined cities." He smirked boastfully and put his hands on his hips.
"Nice!" Hawkeye commented. Loki nodded appreciatively. A sudden sound assaulted Loki's ears, a sound that he'd never heard directed at him before. He had no idea what this growing noise was until he saw his friends, all the Avengers, and even Nick Fury, clapping their hands. His eyes grew wide as he turned around to see hundreds of civilians…applauding. His head whipped back around to his friends, complete confusion all over his face. Thor put a hand on Loki's shoulder,
"You ended the terror of yet another of Doom's tricks, saved all these people's lives…" he waved a hand toward the crowd, "…saved the life of another hero…" he looked at Tony, "…and completely repaired all the chaos and damage that happened here. Who else could they be applauding for, dear Brother?" he smiled, a profound proudness shining through. Loki still looked stricken and confused,
"I…me…?" he mumbled, looking at the crowd again.
"WOO!" Hawkeye cheered, slapping Loki's shoulder playfully, "So how's it feel to be a real hero, huh!" He asked with a big grin. Even Steve and Natasha were smiling at Loki.
"…a…hero…?" Loki looked at Thor, wide innocent eyes unsure, as if asking for his Big Brother's approval of this proclamation. Thor nodded, a loving smile still on his face. Loki's breath hitched and he started crying, as if he had no control over it what-so-ever.
"Aww man…" Hawkeye stopped cheering, "Why does he always cry…?" he asked with honest concern. Thor chuckled,
"I believe these are tears of joy, my archer friend." He said as he gently held Loki in an embrace. Loki pulled off his helmet and wiped his face, sniffling for a minute before he smiled at them,
"Yes. More joy than my heart can handle right now." His voice cracked and the others laughed.
"It's ok, Loki." Spider-Man said, "Only the manliest men cry after defeating their enemies." They laughed again. A shadow came back to Loki's features,
"But…" he shook his head, "…it wasn't him…I didn't kill him." Tony stepped up to him, gripping his shoulders and regarding him with wary concern,
"Loki…has it even dawned on you…that you just…" he swallowed, "…died. You had no power, nothing protecting you, but you fought like you were invincible. And you died…you saved me." He said the last part in a voice full of warm love and pride. Loki seemed to zone out for a minute, as if this was new information that he was now coming to full terms with. He focused on Tony again,
"I did, didn't I." it wasn't a question, more of a realization, an acceptance. He smiled suddenly, "Well, who would have thought…a strange day it has been indeed." Tony laughed,
"Strange day? Where've you been? It's been a strange YEAR." He said, "Should I recap for those of us that are just tuning in?" Loki laughed out loud, and Tony thought it was incredible to see and hear such honest joy from Loki again. Tony sighed contently. "Look, babe, what I'm saying…" he continued and Loki listened intently, "…is that you've done a great thing today, and you got your power back." He gave Loki's shoulders another squeeze, "You will have another chance at Doom, don't worry about it." Loki nodded in agreement.
"That's considering you don't go AWOL on us now." Nick Fury cut in. Tony gave him a glare that could cut diamonds. Loki didn't seem at all bothered by the comment,
"Well…THAT'S considering you don't try to lock me up now." He got right in Nick's face, then slightly leaned to one side to look at the crowd behind Nick. He gave a wicked grin, "Go ahead, "Director". Arrest me." He dared. Nick snorted,
"You've been absolved of all crimes. I've got no reason." He said and one could almost hear him grinding his teeth. Loki's grin lengthened,
"That's what I thought." He chuckled and stepped away from Nick. There were now several news crews gathering around, taking pictures and asking bystanders questions. A perky little blond woman looked at the group of heroes and almost ran to them, a plastic white smile on her face, a mike in her hand. She stepped right up to Loki, who was only momentarily surprised before he realized he was on national television and had to keep his appearance up. The tiny blond shoved her microphone in Loki's face,
"Can you tell us what happened here today?" she asked rather loudly. A second later there were several others like her clustered around Loki, all asking questions at once,
"Where have you been hiding all this time?"
"Where did you come from?"
"What's happened to Dr. Doom?"
"Are you still working for him?"
"Does SHIELD have you on their leash?"
"Are you joining our side?"
"Will you be an Avenger now?"
"Who are you really?"
Loki stood rather over whelmed. Steve tried to step in and explain but none of the paparazzi paid any attention to him, they suddenly fell quiet and waited for answers from Loki. He blinked a couple of times, not enjoying any of their close proximity, he made a slight face of disgust and was about to tell them all to get the hell away from him. But then he looked at Tony, who just smiled and winked right back. Loki smiled at the cameras,
"Me?" He gestured to himself, all debonair, "I am Loki Laufeyson, adopted child of Odin, brother to Thor, sorcerer extraordinaire, and God of Mischief. As of this day, you may all count me as an ally, and…" he paused for a brief second as he accepted to himself what he was about to say, "…a hero of Earth. I have sworn to personally end the reign of Victor Von Doom, and I shall not rest till that happens." He looked over at Nick Fury, who was crossing his arms but otherwise displaying no emotion, Loki turned back to the cameras, "I am not an Avenger, nor am I SHIELD's lapdog, but you all may rest soundly knowing I will do all I can to help wherever I am needed." He gave a curt bow, hoping to end this interrogation. A group of children were all watching, inching closer and closer to their superheroes, hoping to get the chance to actually touch one of the heroes. One little boy suddenly pushed his way forward and shouted at Loki,
"Why did you kiss Iron Man?" he was pointing a tiny accusing finger at Loki. The entire crowd of people and cameras turned to gaze at him, awaiting an answer. Loki flushed and he saw Tony face-palm from the corner of his eye. The rest of the Avengers all looked away awkwardly. Spider-Man started whistling into the air.
"Uhh…" Loki's mouth opened and closed like a fish, he had no idea what would be appropriate to saw on TV, or in front of all these children. "Well…" he scratched the back of his neck.
"Are you guys gay?" the same little boy asked.
"WHAT?" Loki squeaked in surprise.
"What did he just…?" Steve wore the same astonished and embarrassed expression. Tony jumped forward, blocking the cameras and pushing Loki along,
"GOSH…kids say the darnedest things these days…" he chuckled nervously, "Well, that's all folks! Tune in next time for another episode of Awkward Moments with the Avengers. Bye bye now!" He continued to push Loki away from the cameras. Nick Fury took over the crowd control and the Avengers made their way out. They all climbed into one of SHIELD's choppers and flew back toward the mansion. Tony started laughing when they were back on their own front lawn. All eyes turned to look at him strangely,
"Sorry…" he giggled, "…but that was funny. Kids certainly aren't stupid these days." He unlocked the front door and they headed in.
"Apparently!" Loki agreed, then threw his hands out, looking flustered, "What was I supposed to say to that?" he wondered aloud. Steve chuckled,
"Not much…" he mumbled. Tony nodded,
"Yeah…let's try to keep that under the covers for now…let the world accept you as their new hero first, then as my boyfriend, huh?" he smiled sheepishly.
"Fair enough." Loki agreed, "Speaking of such…" he looked at Tony from under his eyelashes, green eyes alluring, and stuck his tongue in his cheek. Tony's eyebrows hit his hairline. Loki grinned seductively and leaned into Tony's ear, "It's been awhile, hasn't it?" he whispered. Tony's whole body shivered from the frosted breath against his ear,
"Ohhh…" his eyes rolled back, "Baby, you have no idea." He whispered back. Loki placed a quick kiss to Tony's cheek, then grabbed his hand and started pulling him toward the stairs,
"Let's get you out of that armor, hm?" he suggested and Tony could only nod. The bedroom door didn't even close before they were lip locked, panting hotly, and hungry tongues going back and forth. Loki's thin fingers literally ripped the armor plates from Tony's body. Sparkles of magic fluttered around them to assist in removing the rest of Tony's bodysuit and Loki's armor. One of Loki's hands went to Tony's throat and shoved him with bruising force into the nearest wall. Tony winced out loud, but didn't protest, just clutched at Loki's hips.
"No need to hold anything back now…" Loki breathed against Tony's throat, licking the soft skin between sentences, "Hope you don't mind the rougher side of me…" Tony's calloused hands flexed against Loki's hips and he bucked forward, mewling softly. Loki took that as a confirmation and grinned. Loki's hand never left Tony's throat as he licked and sucked down his throat and chest, occasionally stroking Tony's inner thigh with his freehand. He brought himself back up to meet Tony's lips then gently grabbed his waist with his other hand and turned Tony around, pushing him against the wall. Loki slightly tightened his grip on Tony's throat and used his magic to slick his fingers. Tony gasped at the sudden intrusion, but still said nothing. Loki chewed his earlobe as his fingers worked.
"I think I'll show you what I'm made of." His voice of heavy with lust. Tony's eyes opened,
"Wait…what?" he looked at Loki over his shoulder. Loki cocked his head,
"Problem?" he asked, voice still husky, fingers still thrusting softly. Tony's already flushed cheeks seemed to darken a deeper red,
"You're gonna…?" he cleared his throat, embarrassed, "I…uh…I've never actually done it that way…" he confessed quietly, "I'm always the one…giving…ya know?" Loki chuckled and removed his fingers, only to wrap his hand around Tony's cock instead,
"You'll be fine." He whispered and gave Tony a good tug. Tony moaned loudly and closed his eyes again. Loki pulled his hand away from Tony's throat just long enough to push his head into Tony, then he curled his thin, pale fingers around Tony's neck again and bucked his hips roughly forward.
"Ahh! Loki!" Tony actually reached back and slapped Loki, then gave him an angry glare over his shoulder. Loki chuckled in amusement and tightened his grip till he heard Tony's breath hitching slightly. One of Tony's hands came up to lightly pull at Loki's own, as if to loosen Loki's grip around his throat. But with the god's powers restored, Tony had no chance of easing that vice. Loki slowly shook his head as he thrusted into Tony,
"No no." he cooed, "We're playing my way now." His whisper was vicious, almost threatening. A flicker of panic entered Tony's chest; did his homicidal tendencies return with his powers? Tony momentarily wondered if Loki would have the control to not accidently kill Tony. Those thoughts were quickly forgotten as Tony's mind went blank from Loki's thrusts. He whimpered softly as his air supply was slowly cut off, Loki's other hand pumped Tony's cocked harder as his moans and grunts got louder. Tony knew from this that Loki was close. A minute later and Tony was officially suffocating, but he kept his closed and focused on the feeling of Loki's hand pulling on him.
"Ohh!" Loki shuddered, rolling his head back and pulling Tony tightly against him. He moaned again then suddenly released Tony's neck, continuing to pump his other hand. Tony gasped for air, then moaned as he climaxed as well. Without warning, his knees gave out and he slumped into Loki's airs. Loki slowly lowered them to the floor where they proceed to lay on the carpet and pant, limbs still tangled together. Loki was holding Tony to his chest and gently running his long fingers through the short brunette hair. Tony took a deep breath and let his body relax,
"Well…" he started, "That was different." He spoke with closed eyes, looking like he was asleep. Loki chuckled, causing Tony to bob up and down,
"Different good or bad?" Loki asked. Tony gave a half-hearted shrug,
"I haven't decided yet." He turned his eyes up to meet Loki's, "Can't say I've ever nearly suffocated to death during sex." He said. Loki frowned,
"I tried to be gently." He whined defensively. Tony smiled and closed his eyes again, snuggling into the crook of Loki's pale neck,
"Yeah…" he whispered, "But you're a lot stronger now." He yawned.
"Mhmm…" Loki yawned as well, "Are we sleeping on the floor then?"
" 'S a clean floor…" Tony mumbled, mostly asleep already. Loki simply nodded as he drifted off as well.