And what if it makes you laugh now but you cry as you fall asleep
And what if it takes your breath and you can't hardly breathe
And what if it makes the last sound be the very best sound
-What if by Safetysuit

Thor walked down the path to the rainbow bridge with a smile on his face. He looked over his shoulder to see Odin walking calmly behind him. The man was the picture of regality as his cape blew behind him. His strides were calm and easy; it was as if he wasn't meeting the son that had shunned him. Looking on Odin relaxed him a bit. At least one of them was relaxed. Thor was much more worried than he would have liked to believe. Would Loki reject them? Thor hoped not, but all he could do was hope everything would be well.

He turned back to the path and marched into the chambers. Odin walked behind him and stuck Gungnir into the Bifrost generator, sending energy running through its core. "Let us go, my son." Odin walked past Thor and over to the now open generator. The pathway danced with a thousand lights that reached out to the two Asgardians. Odin let the energy pull him into its vortex leaving Thor alone for a moment. Thor stood there, thinking. He hoped that he had done right and that at the end of this, maybe, just maybe, they would be a family once more.

He stepped forward and let himself be carried down to earth, following after his father.

-Words Like Thor's-

"You must be joking," said Loki. His brow quirked up at the mere foolishness of the other's statement. "Odin, coming back to see me? To show some sort of caring for me? How foolish you must be. I share no such sentiments for the man considering all that has happened. It would be naive to believe that he had heart enough to try and come. There would be "too much to do" or "other responsibilities to take care of". But less you think me emotionless, I do not hate the man. I just do not believe that he has the heart to care for the one he calls his son." Loki crossed his arms and rolled his eyes.

"I wouldn't say that, Loki. Everyone makes mistakes," Loki snorted, "but that doesn't mean you can't forgive him. I know that he would never purposefully do that to harm you. It's not as if he took you in and cared for you all those years just to see you suffer now." Bruce said diplomatically. He honestly only believed half of what he said. He personally believed that Odin was cruel, but he didn't ever want to give up hope on someone. There was someone that said that no matter how dark it was, love and hope were always possible. Bruce believed it, and he only hoped that Loki did the same. Otherwise, the world would become too dark.

"A mistake would not have been forseen for months if not years. He had any number of days to prevent it from happening, I'm sure. He did not. It's more than just a mistake. It's purposefully ill-intentions." Loki retorted.

"Loki." Tony looked at the Asgardian seriously. It reminded Loki of the time in the hospital, and it unnerved him just as much as it did then. "Don't let your father go just like that. Not all things are as they seem, and before you know it, it may be too late. Don't leave things on the wrong foot."

Loki fell silent at that, knowing Tony's own situation with his father. Loki bit his lip. Tony probably knew better than anyone what it was like to lose a father, more so than Loki. Loki knew that Tony probably envied him for the fact that he still had the chance to make it up to Odin. He sighed and said, "All right. I will... I will try to tolerate him. But I will not say anything more than that. And that is if he actually arrives."

Tony smiled softly before patting Loki's shoulder, "Just do your best, eh? It can't hurt... much." Tony's normal gri n slipped back onto his face as a flash of light came from outside. "Hmm? Poptart man must be back then!"

Thor walked through the doors, unaware of the many cars that were now swerving outside because of him. He had a huge smile on his face as he boomed out, "My brother! We have arrived!" We? Loki blanched. Thor didn't seriously mean that...

From behind Thor, Odin stepped out and walked over to Loki, who was standing dumbstruck. He honestly couldn't believe that Odin had come for him. He opened his mouth before shutting it again. Odin was here. He didn't know what to think. The bearded man walked calmly over to Loki, his seamless grace attracting the attention of everyone in the lobby. He stopped in front of Loki and said, "I am here now, my son."

Loki snapped out of his trance and said, "I am not your son. And I know you think not of me as such. What are your true intentions for coming here?" All thoughts of the previous conversation with Bruce and Tony went out the window. His heart was racing, and he felt himself beginning to panic. He didn't want to face looking at Odin, but he was here. He fought the desire to hex the man and instead a pained expression crept onto his face.

Thor frowned in puzzlement, "But my brother, isn't this what you wanted? I thought you wanted father to come and visit you down here."

"Yes, but of his own volition. I cannot willfully believe that he," Loki said the word venomously, "came here on his own free will. He is not the type to do such a thing. There must be some sort of bribery or alternative reasoning other than coming for my sake."

Thor scrunched his face up in confusion before sighing, "Brother, you won't ever get what you want if you keep on denying everything. Can't you just take for granted that father is here for your sake?"

"He is here for his son, not for the frost giant." Bit out Loki. "He wants to make up with you, not me."

"son," Loki looked towards Odin with a glare, "I apologize for everything I have done to you. I want you to forgive me for my ignorance."

Loki fell silent.

Author's Note: Don't kill me! I'm already writing up the next chapter, but this is where we'll leave off for now. What do you think will happen? ;o

Sorry I updated late on Tuesday, by the way. I'll try to keep on schedule from now on. ;-; Well, I'll see you all Tuesday! Thanks so much for reading and reviewing! :D