The Trouble Makers Club

Disclaimers: I do not own Marvel, Disney, or any companies affiliated with the before mentioned companies. All characters -except Mary- are owned by Marvel and it's affiliate companies. This is a work of pure entertainment and no copyright infringement is intended.

Summary: I am having some writers block on another story so I'm writing this to get my brain unblocked. Tony discovers that he has a kid a fully grown up kid. His worst nightmares have come true. Thor has Loki on earth because Asgard is full of jerks. Bucky is there too because Steve loves his Bucky bear. This story is basically why it is a really bad idea to put three insane individuals with the maturity of twelve year olds under one roof. Agent Coulson resumes his role as a glorified babysitter for a Stark.

Warnings: Mary hears part of the debriefing. Loki stays with her as she works. Loki becomes worried and Bucky agrees with Loki that something is going on. Loki and Mary are already learning that love in the tower isn't easy. Thor cannot cook and shouldn't be allowed within 150 miles of a kitchen.

Chapter 7: The Battlefield of War And Love

Mary is sitting in the common room playing on her Stark Pad when the Avengers go to the briefing room. She keeps fiddling on it until she has a live feed from the conference room. Something is eating at her. "Let's see what everyone is hiding."

Fury stands up and looks at his team. "I think we know we won this round by the skin of our teeth. Hydra is getting closer."

Tony nods. "We can't move her for another month. Keeping her in the Tower is only going to help so much."

Steve looks at Fury and nods. "He's right. It has already been proven that Hydra has heads everywhere."

Mary turns the sound off on her Stark pad and looks down. "FRIDAY ? Is my workshop unlocked?"

FRIDAY checks her systems. "Yes ma'am. Do you care to work on something?"

Mary nods. "Yeah. I don't want my work saved. Do not record me. If anyone is looking for me tell them I'm in my workshop." She wheels to the elevator and hits the down button.

Loki walks to the kitchen and sees Bucky eating cereal. "Have you seen Mary?"

Bucky shakes his head. "The last time I saw her she was fiddling with that Stark pad."

Loki presses his lips into a thin line. "Did you see where she was going?"

Bucky nods. "Yeah. Downstairs. Probably to her lab. Why?"

Loki looks at Bucky. "I understand that the medication may lull her mind but she has been in very deep thought since the attack."

Bucky nods. "You noticed that too? Everyone returned gung-ho to make her happy." Bucky puts his empty bowl in the sink. "Let's go pay her a visit."

Mary is working on a tiny rectangular device when the door alarm beeps. "Who is it?"

Loki smiles. "Your suitor and your sentry."

Mary smirks. "Let them in, they won't leave if you don't."

Loki and Bucky walk in and see a near sterile environment. Mary uses a precision soldering iron. She's engrossed by her work and doesn't look up. "Old habits die hard. There is a couch near by so have a seat."

Loki watches Bucky make himself comfortable. He walks over to Mary. "What device do you construct now?"

Mary stiffens and looks at Loki. "Please don't ask. If I'm lucky it won't have to be used."

Bucky perks up and walks over. "Mary, what are you making?"

Mary sighs. "Hydra is behind this recent attack. They want me back but I don't know why."

Loki looks at her and stares deep into her eyes. "What does this device do?"

Mary holds the device up and sighs. "There is one agent captured alive. This will make him talk and he will have no memory of telling me anything."

Loki steps back a moment and looks at her. "That's a smaller version of the device that aided in your escape."

Mary nods and continues working. "Yes. It is. Much more powerful as well."

Loki looks at her and frowns. "You said you didn't want this kind of power."

Mary scowls. "180 people are dead because they wanted me Loki! People with families! People who thought that they were coming home! I won't let that happen again!"

Bucky and Loki stand back shocked. They have never before seen her lose her temper. Her eyes were filled with tears and pain. Her voice filled with grief. Loki wraps his arms around her and holds her close to him.

Loki holds her and strokes her hair. "None of this is your fault. You saved billions by running. You are not to blame."

Bucky looks at Mary and kneels to look at her. "Hydra is evil. They have no sense of morality. They kill because they can."

Mary looks at them. "They have to be stopped. They want me for something big."

Loki looks into her eyes. "You feel they are creating a more powerful weapon."

Mary nods. "I need you to help me get to the prisoner."

Bucky looks at her like she's gone mad. "How? This place has too much security and Tony has to have eyes on you."

Mary nods and continues working. "Let me handle that. All you two have to do is open the door and wheel me inside."

Loki looks at her in poorly hidden horror. "You would use that device against your own people?"

Mary sighs and ceases her work. She turns to Loki with tired eyes and looks into his eyes. "I have the curse of vast knowledge and capabilities. I have no doubt that SHIELD could figure out Hydra's plan but I worry that they won't figure it out in enough time to stop it. I was never called to assemble a weapon until all pieces were procured. They have most of the pieces . I know that because they are not trying to capture me they are distracting SHIELD. If they had all the parts I wouldn't still be here. I worry that when the weapon has all the pieces even the Avengers won't be able to stop it. I won't use this if I don't have to but I doubt they will let me near the prisoner."

Loki looks at her and sees a look He has seen in both Frigga and Odin's eyes. The pain of power. He cannot fathom how such a young mortal has eyes so old and burdened but her eyes speak of choices that were never happily balanced. "A throne would suit you well. You have balanced an unfair scale. I will aid you."

Bucky nods and puts his flesh hand on her shoulder. "I will help too. Just tell us what to do."

Mary nods. "Thank you both. Understand that I never wanted it to be like this. I hope one day you both understand why I must do this."

Loki puts his forehead to hers. "As a child I was taught that sometimes kings must make cold and calculating choices. The negative consequences of those choices must be outweighed by the positive consequences. I see your choice is wisely weighed and I support you. All I ask is that you share your burden with me. Please?"

Mary nods and puts her hands over his. "Thank you. I'm almost finished here. Please. Make yourselves comfortable while I finish. I won't be long."

Loki sits next to Bucky and watches her work. He can't help but notice the determination in her eyes as she places the casing over the circuitry. She reminds him of the Dwarven jewellers his mother favored. They could craft the most dangerous enchantment in to a simple gold bangle bracelet. Her device is not dissimilar to the Dwarven trinkets his mother told him of when he was entering his journey to magehood.

Bucky looks at Loki and Mary. He sees an opportunity to nudge them a little closer together. "I'm hungry again. I'm going upstairs to get some food. I will bring something down."

Loki nods. "Thank you." He continues to watch as Mary installs the software and finally sighs. Mary rubs her face and rolls her neck. Her watch beeps. She looks down at her leg and shakes her head. "Medicine time. Where is Bucky?"

Loki gets up and gently wheels her chair to the elevator. "To get food. Why don't we join him?"

Mary looks up at him and smiles. "Sure. Everyone is probably back by now."

Bucky is looking at Tony and grinning. "You have hundreds of floors let them have this one floor tonight. Besides, how can they get to know each other if they are never alone?"

Tony looks at Bucky. "I'm a man. I know how men think. Mary is a very attractive young woman and if what Thor says is right then Loki hasn't had any nookie in over a thousand years!"

Bucky laughs. "Seriously? You say they can date but you won't leave them alone together?"

Tony puffs up like an angry rooster. "Not where beds are readily available!"

Bruce looks at Tony. "Beds aren't the only place sex can happen." Bruce grins at Bucky and Tony. "Kitchens, sofas, broom closets. Any sound familiar Tony?"

Bucky looks at Tony and Bruce. "We make food, sit, and go into those places. You two are disgusting. Oh my God! I need a mind wipe now!"

Bruce laughs and looks at Tony. "What if they had a chaperone? Or better yet ask Loki how Asgardians court?"

Tony frowns. "Fine, but I draw the line at bringing dead animals in my Tower."

Loki wheels Mary off of the elevator and sees Tony and Bruce talking with Bucky. "Hello. We came to eat. What's on the menu?"

Tony looks at Loki and frowns. "How does dating work in Viking Land?"

Loki looks at Tony confused and shocked but he finally gathers his wits and nods. "As a man I first ask the father's permission. The father of the maiden and I will agree upon locations of visitation and who shall chaperone the couple. The lady's honor is of utmost importance. If courtship goes well a small gathering of families is held to discuss a marriage contract and if both the lady and I agree the wedding will be scheduled."

Tony looks at Loki and raises his brows. "Very Shakespeare all this. So we have to agree on a chaperone?"

Loki nods and looks at Mary smiling. "And I will only court you in the manner befitting a lady of your caliber."

Tony snaps his fingers and wedges himself between Mary and Loki. "Not Bucky. Phil is back and forth with his team. Thor is a living romance killer."

Loki nods and rubs his chin. "The assassins are often called away and Fury is an obvious no. There are only two choices. Captain Rogers and you Dr. Banner."

Bruce looks at them. "Only if Steve says no. Why am I roped into this?"

Mary looks at him. "Because you're here. I'm just learning about the different courtship rituals of Asgard and Earth. I'm really diving head first into the anthropological aspect of interplanetary relations."

Tony and Loki look at Mary with brows raised and offended expressions. She looks at them and crosses her arms. "Now you know how I feel. I'm here and breathing yet neither of you asked my opinion on the matter of my courtship. How does it feel to be talked about like you're not here?"

Loki looks ashamed. "Forgive me. I should have been more attentive. Asgardian ladies are often not included in courtship talks. Thank you for reminding me that I'm not on Asgard." He smiles and looks at Tony. "Summon the good Captain and she will make the final choice."

Tony looks at Loki. "You get them together."

Mary rolls her eyes and pulls out her phone. "Men. Always a fight for dominance." She texts Steve and waits before looking up at the two stubborn men. "Steve is on his way."

Loki and Tony look over as Bruce stands by Mary. Bruce gets behind Mary and looks at the fighting men. "I agree with her. You two beat your chests while we figure this out."

Tony and Loki watch as Bruce wheels Mary to the kitchen. Loki looks at Tony and chuckles. "That was a move my mother used often as well as Dr. Banners words."

Tony looks at Loki and jabs his finger into Loki's chest. "I know men. I made a name for myself as a playboy. I seriously regret that now. You better not hurt her. I may not have known her very long but she's my daughter and I'm gonna let her know I love her. I won't be Howard."

Loki looks at Tony and kneels. "I give you my word that I will never harm your daughter. She is a rare gift from Yggradsil itself and will be treated as no one less than a princess of this world. I will fight for and with her and I will give my life to protect her."

Tony looks at Loki and is shocked. Loki is actually pledging to be a true gentleman and he's kneeling. "Okay, get up. I understand. Are all Asgardians this melodramatic?

Thor suddenly falls from the door way. He smiles up at Loki and Tony. "Nay Stark. Loki is only this dramatic when filled with sincerity and passion. My brother friend Stark is in love! Who is the lucky person brother?"

Loki and Tony look at Thor. Tony raises his brows and Loki nods. A brief silent conversation between the dark haired men commences as Thor stands up. Tony looks at Loki and nods. "Yeah, I can see how a few hundred years with him would make you murderous."

Bruce is smiling as he wheels Mary into the common room. Steve and Bucky are trailing them. Steve has a determined look and Bucky looks like he's ready to burst out laughing. Steve walks up to Loki and Tony. "I accept your offer. Mary and Bruce explained everything to me and I'm honored to be your chaperone. Bucky says you two should have a quiet dinner together tonight and I agree. What time should the floor be cleared?"

Loki thinks and looks at Mary. "What time is good for you?"

Mary looks at him and bites her lip. "Are we ordering in or cooking?"

Loki is about to answer when Thor smiles. "I shall cook a traditional Asgardian meal for my brother's first official courtship!"

Everyone watches in silent horror as Thor runs into the kitchen. Mary looks around and finally finds her voice. "Seven is a good time. I'm going to go to my room now and change my bandages and get dressed and possibly pray to anyone who will answer." She wheels off to her room and locks the door.

Loki nods and looks towards the kitchen. "I must go and prepare as well. I will call upon you at seven. Farewell Lady Mary." He runs to his room and slams the door.

Tony looks at Steve and Bruce. "The fire suppression system is updated. Maybe he's learned more about cooking since he's been seeing Jane regularly."

Steve looks at Tony like he's crazy. "He tried to destroy the toaster once because he thought it ate his toast. I'm with Mary on this one. I'm going to go pray."

Tony and Bruce look at each other for a moment. Bruce looks around and puts his hands in his pocket. "How does Indian sound tonight?"

Tony shrugs and looks at Bruce. "Dine in or take out?"

Bruce smiles. "Dine in. The kids get to date. Why can't we?"

Everything is going smoothly until six thirty. Bruce is helping Mary into a pair of black slacks when the fire fire alarms begin blaring. He wheels her to the fire exit and picks her up. Fire retardant foam falls on them as they leave the penthouse and her favorite pants suit is ruined. Loki follows them. His favorite suit is covered in foam and his expression is murderous.

Tony looks at them and sighs. "Don't worry. I've got another floor with a better kitchen. Happy is going to stock it now."

Bruce looks at the young couple and silently prays. Let this date get much better.