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 has to make a choice in how she's going to handle Hydra. Loki and Tony just want to keep her safe. Tony rents a planetarium for an entire night. Odin visits Loki on earth. Parents have terrible timing. This is an introduction to Odin's visit chapter. Again Odin will not be a total d-bag in this story.

Chapter 9: Balancing Broken Scales 1

Mary wakes up in Loki's arms. She looks around and sees the Avengers asleep in various places. Everything seems so peaceful despite the oncoming doom. She looks at Loki and sees his eyes flutter open. "I didn't mean to wake you."

Loki shakes head and shifts. "You didn't wake me. I'm rather hungry. It is dinner time. Everyone has slept since their return."

Mary nods and moves around her leg is throbbing. She ignores it and leans into Loki. "What do you want for dinner?"

Loki rests his chin on her head and holds her hand. "I'm not sure. Your father prattles on of this schwarma. I've never had it but he does make it sound appetizing."

Mary nods and let's Loki wrap himself around her. "I've never had it before either. Perhaps we can try it together." She takes a deep breath and memorizes Loki's scent.

Loki nods and sees Tony finally waking up. Tony looks at them and gently kneels next to Mary. Loki watches as Tony takes Mary's free hand and holds it. "I just want you to know that we will do everything in our power to protect you. And I love you. I want you to know that above all else in this life that I love you Mary. You are my daughter and I will give my life to protect you."

Mary nods and Tony stands and gently hugs her. Mary looks at Tony and smiles. "I love you too dad. Thank you."

Loki watches them embrace and his heart hurts. He misses Frigga. He misses his mother's wise words and kind heart. She would be the calm voice of reason in this madness. He looks at Mary and sometimes sees Frigga in her smile or the warm way she approaches frightened people.

Mary wipes her eyes and looks at Tony. "Everyone must be hungry. Loki suggested schwarma. We have never had it but we want it." She smiles bravely and moves herself into her her wheelchair.

Tony nods and smiles. "Today we eat schwarma. Now, why don't you wake everyone up and I will order."

Mary nods and Loki helps her. They gently wake everyone and no one makes a sound. They just look at Mary sadly and try to smile bravely. She gives them each a comforting smile. "Perhaps everyone would enjoy a good movie. Captain Rogers I think it is your turn."

Steve nods and begins to search the selection. It doesn't feel right. She's acting like it is just another day and Hydra won't rip her away in a week. It hurts to see her being this brave when everyone knows that she is helpless. He picks a movie and sits. "Let's watch it when the food gets here."

Loki looks at Mary and then Tony. He swallows hard. "Mr. Stark. I kindly ask your permission to share a private dinner with your daughter. I know I'm being greedy but I wish to speak with her alone."

Tony wants to say no. He wants Mary with him. He wants these few precious moments he has left with her to last but he can't be greedy. "How about tomorrow night? I can arrange for you two to have a real date outside of the tower."

Loki looks at Tony and nods. "Thank you. I cannot find a way to repay your kindness."

Tony looks at Loki and offers him a drink. "Don't stop loving her. It was obvious when I first saw you look at her that you were head over heels for her. Protect and love her. That's all I ask."

Loki accepts the drink and nods. "I will continue to do so. Excuse me Mr. Stark. I have forgotten something."

Loki goes to his room and opens his little wooden chest. Next to his journal is a small glowing green crystal. The enhancements he placed on objects used negligible amounts of magic and the glow of stored power shines bright. He palms the gem and sighs. He knows how to use his remaining magic.

Odin rides to the Bifrost and sees Heimdall watching the cosmos intently. "You had asked of me to watch Loki and his mind. Loki has lost his sensibilities but has found his heart. "

Odin sighs. Loki has fallen in love before but it didn't last. Neither side willing to sacrifice or work. "What makes this time different?"

Heimdall continues gazing into space but smiles. "He has stored magic in an Alfan crystal. It is enough to make numerous illusions and enhancements."

Odin looks at Heimdall and studies him. "I'm sensing there is something else."

Heimdall nods slightly. "It can be used once to heal and cast protective wards."

Odin looks at Heimdall and stands next to him. "He has chosen?"

Heimdall nods and he looks at Odin. "He has chosen to sacrifice his magic to protect the one he loves."

Odin nods and looks at Heimdall. "I shall return. I'm visiting my sons."

Mary wakes up again in her own doesn't remember falling asleep but the medication will do that. She rubs her face and thinks. Time is fleeting. She knows that if the Avengers fight then Hydra will cause massive damage and a death toll to match. She looks at the ceiling and knows that self-pity will only shorten her time and cause grief. She sits up and starts taking her brace off. The bandages need to be changed.

Tony is stumbling into the kitchen and ambling towards the coffee pot when Mary runs into him. He walks towards the coffee but walks back to Mary. "You're walking!"

She looks at him and nods. "I woke up in bed and I go to change the bandages and I find nothing. No pain, no restriction of movement, no malalignment of the bones! It's perfectly healed!"

Tony looks at her and grins. "Like magic." He looks at Loki's room and shakes his head.

Mary looks at Tony and then Loki's room. "Magic. Loki used his magic!" She sprints to his room.

Loki sits in bed feeling oddly out of touch with everything. He has lived his entire life with his magic coursing through him and now the thrum of it is gone. He starts when he hears a knock at the door. "Enter."

Mary opens the door. "You did this. How?"

Loki smiles sadly and takes out the dull clear crystal. "I used up my magic. Consider it a courting gift."

Mary walks over to his bed and sits next to him. "You sacrificed your magic for me. Loki why?"

Loki looks at her and opens his mouth. He looks at Her open mouthed for a moment then closes his mouth and sighs. "Because I want you safe and healthy. I should have healed you when you were injured but I was so nervous about asking your father for permission to court you that I forgot and then when I got permission I was so terrified that when we did court that I-"

Loki is interrupted by soft lips pressing against his own. His nervous energy melts away as he kisses her back. He breaks the kiss and looks at her smiling. "What was I saying?"

She smiles and caresses his cheeks. "I have no idea." She stands and extends her hand. "Breakfast is waiting." She opens the door and Tony and Bruce fall into the room.

Tony looks up and taps the door with his knuckles. "Yep, Bruce solid oak. You don't find quality doors like this anymore."

Bruce nods and scrambles to his feet. "Yep. Good solid wood. Hey! Who likes pancakes? In the kitchen."

Loki looks at them and laughs. "Yes. With the oak dining table and oak chairs. All quality craftsmanship I'm sure."

Mary laughs and takes the arm that Loki offers her as they walk passed Tony and Bruce. Tony looks at Bruce and sighs. "I'm not saying she should give it up, but the man has moves."

Bruce rolls his eyes. "Seriously? I would think she would want it to be special."

Tony rolls his eyes. "Loki is a god! An alien god with a body to match! That would be one to put in the Stark memory books."

Bruce kisses Tony's cheek. "You're sick in the head."

Tony smiles at him. "She would be at number two of course because I sleep with you. Who needs Hulk when I've got Dr. Banner."

Bruce nudges Tony towards the door. "Seriously Tony, you have issues. I love you, but you have issues."

Tony smiles and stops moving. "I've got something planned for the resident lovebirds. A night at the planetarium. Science, stars, space, and a dinner on the Tower roof complete with a visual display of live space feed from my deep space probe."

Bruce looks at Tony and his brows go up. "You have a deep space probe. Why?"

Tony looks at him for a moment and shrugs. "Because science."

Bruce shakes his head and drags Tony to breakfast. Mary, Loki, and Bucky are all sitting in the floor eating their breakfast in front of the tv. They are watching something with a robot dressed like a little green dog that Bruce finds disturbing.

Tony looks at the group and smiles. "They look so happy. What the hell are they watching?"

Bruce shakes his head and fills his plate. "I have no idea but Bucky is rolling around on the floor."

Tony looks and sits down. "Maybe Steve needs to let him outside for a while."

Bruce shrugs and smiles as Mary leans into Loki. Their affection seems to melt the cold reality of the situation and bring sunshine to the dreary mood. A perfect balance.

Happy walks in with boxes and looks at Mary. "Better not be another set of toy dart guns."

Mary smiles and hands one box to Bucky and another box to Loki. "Don't worry happy. And that box is for you." She smiles as he looks at it. "Well go ahead. Open it."

Happy sits and opens the package. He smiles like a kid at Christmas. "All the seasons of "Downton Abbey" with holiday specials too! Who told you?"

Mary smiles and folds her hands into her lap. "Your admirer. Tonight Mr. Hogan you will meet her. She will be wearing a blue strapless dress. I suggest you dress sharp." She straightens his tie.

Happy smiles and hugs her. "You are a real lady. You have fun tonight too."

Mary nods. "Don't worry. I will. Now go enjoy your day."

Loki opens his box and finds a picture frame. He looks at the photo and at Mary. "You beautiful fool."

She hugs him and let's him cry. Tony looks at her as the other Avengers file in with various items. "You and Bruce have packages waiting in your respective labs."

Tony nods and looks at Bruce. "Let's go see our presents."

Bucky opens his and takes out a picture frame. It is electronic and he sits it on the table. He finds the on switch and sees himself and Mary. She's teaching him to ride the broom. He smiles and swallows the urge to cry. These are parting gifts. The equation has changed and time must be short.

Later that day Thor walks into Loki's room. Loki is already dressed and looking at the picture. Loki doesn't look up. "She's a talented artist."

Thor looks down at the picture and he sits next to Loki. "Aye. She captured her eyes beautifully. Almost as if she had met mother before."

Loki puts the picture next to his bed. He looks at it. Frigga is holding the joined hands of Mary and Loki in her own. Loki smiles. "I had asked her once what she was drawing. She replied "things I see in dreams." I asked to see them and she told me in not so few words to wait. Brother, I cannot lose her."

Thor nods and side hugs Loki. "We will find a way to keep her."

Loki nods and stands. "You have been summoned to Asgard."

Thor nods and looks at Loki. "Aye. You know me well."

Loki shrugs. "You only approach me quietly when you must leave without me."

Thor smirks. "You know me well. I will return quickly." He pats Loki's shoulder and leaves.

Mary is waiting in a loose fitting green floor length dress that touches the floor. A gold belt sinches the gown at the waist and Loki smiles. "My dear you are absolutely beautiful."

She smiles and takes his offered hand. "And you look divine in a dry suit."

He chuckles and leads her to the elevator. She looks like a queen and green is her color. "What is a planetarium?"

Mary smiles and hooks her arm into his. "A place where we can see a scaled down version of the stars. An entire room of nothing But stars and galaxies."

Loki looks down and smiles at her. "None will ever be as beautiful as you." He leans in and kisses her.

The elevator doors open as they kiss. A gruff chuckle is heard. "I see now what keeps Loki's mischief at bay."

They turn and see Odin in full royal armor standing feet from the door way. A smirk plays on his white bearded lips. "Perhaps I should have sent you to Midgard ages ago."

Tony is looking at his package when he gets a text. He looks at his phone. Date night cancelled. Meet us in the common room.

Mary texts Pepper and Happy. Change of plans. Meet in the back garage. Enjoy your night.

Mary looks at Odin and does a quick courtsey. "Excuse me. I must speak with the driver."

Odin nods and looks at Loki. "She's not like Thor's mortal."

Loki shakes his head. "She is nothing like Jane. If you do something stupid she will let you know the ridiculousness of your actions and let you suffer the consequences."

Odin nods. "Much like your mother."

Mary looks at the driver and smiles. "You will still get paid but you won't be driving us around. If there is an issue Mr. Stark may take up the issue with me. Understand?"

The driver looks at her and nods. Her smile is kind but her posture leaves no room for argument. "Yes ma'am. Thank you."

She hands him an envelope. "Your tip."

He is about to protest but she's already walking away. He looks inside the envelope and his eyes grow wide. "Philanthropist is right."

Odin watches Mary as she returns to Loki's side. "Perhaps we should take this inside. It is rude to leave a guest waiting. Follow us please your highness."

Odin nods and walks next to Loki. "Just like your mother."