Thor figured he should check on his brother, and the realm he defends. Odin had found a new way to get to Midgard and Thor used it when he needed to. Upon his arrival he made his way to SHIELD to check on anything new and see if he was needed for anything.

Loki had just gotten back from a mission with Natasha, it had been easy enough, an in and out job. Now all he had to do was fill out a report and the mission would be complete. At Loki's insistence, Natasha had taken her paperwork back home so she could take care of her children. She had grown very attached and motherly, something she never thought she would have happen. But all the while, she had no idea they would be visited.

Thor had checked on everything and heard that his brother had returned and would be here. He made his way around finally finding Loki filling out paperwork. "Brother. You are well?"

Loki looked up when he heard his brother's voice. "Thor! It's good to see you again," he stated smiling. "I am...quite well, what about you, brother?"

"I am well. Asgard has been very tiring and dreary. I do not have my brother around to make light of situations," he replied with a chuckle. "It is good to see you."

Loki chuckled softly. "So no one is taking up the job as mischief maker on Asgard since I have been gone?" he asked "Perhaps I should give it a quick visit, stir a few things up."

Thor chuckled again and smiled. "No one could replace you brother. You know that. And no one is as good as stirring things up." He looked at his brother and smiled. "How are things with you and the Lady Natasha?"

Loki couldn't help but smile at the question. "Well, things are great..." he said as his smile widened. "We have new additions to the family as well."

Thor blinked for half a moment... letting the words sink in. "You... and... Additions?" Finally the phrase set in and a bright smile spread across his face. "You are a father! Congratulations are in order. May I visit the children? I wish them to know their uncle... If it is alright with you and their mother."

Loki grinned, nodding. "Of course you can see them! You are their uncle after all." He couldn't help but chuckle at how long it too his brother to realize what he had said. "Let me just finish this up and I can take you to them."

Thor beamed with pride and nodded. "Of course. I shall see if there is something I may do to assist around here." He made his way out of the room and went to look for something he could do. He still couldn't believe that Loki was a father…again. But this time it was with a mortal. Not that he didn't like his nephew Sleipnir, but still, he longed for his brother to find some human to make him happy.

It didn't take long for Loki to finish up the report and hand it into Fury. He then took a quick trip by the file room, using magic to mix them up before going to find Thor. The blonde god had been helping Phil with something and was looking through different things Phil had given him to 'brush up' on Midgardian customs.

"Ready to go, brother?" Loki asked when he found Thor reading. "Unless you're busy, that is." The god of thunder looked up at his brother and shook his head. "I am not busy. And I would very much like to see the family."

"Alright then, let us go," he looked towards Phil, nodding slightly before teleporting Thor and himself outside of the house that Natasha and he shared. Phil nodded and watched the two vanish before him. "I'll still never get used to that."

Thor looked around where they appeared and smiled. "You reside here?" he asked, enjoying the view of the scenery around. Loki nodded in reply. "Yes, Natasha found it when I was...under Thanos' control." He opened the door, glancing around the house before his eyes landed on Natasha in the living room saying, "Look who I found at SHIELD."

Natasha was curled up on the couch writing her report as the children played on the floor in front of her. She watched them over her file to make sure they weren't getting in trouble and looked up hearing the voice and smiled. "You are the only one who can sneak up on me!" She said through a chuckle. Her eyes moved to Thor and she blinked. "Wow. Such a surprise visit." Thor nodded and smiled. "Hello Lady Natasha. You are well?" He asked, looking at the redhead.

She nodded. "I am splendid. I will imagine Loki told you our secrets?" She asked looking down at the two children on the floor. Matthew looked up at Thor, eventually falling onto his back with a giggle seeing as how Thor was so tall.

Rowena stuck close to her brother, smiling brightly as he fell back. She crawled over to her uncle and smiled up at him. "They seem to be taking well to you, brother," Loki stated, watching the children and god interact. "The boy is Matthew, and the girl Rowena."

Thor smiled at the twins. "I am glad they do." Matthew crawled over to Thor and smiled holding out his arms. Thor looked at the gesture slightly confused. He was not used to children no matter what people believed. He looked at Natasha and Loki, hoping one of them could tell him what exactly to do. Natasha chuckled at the facial expression the god wore. "Pick him up. Gently," she added. Thor looked at Matthew and picked him up carefully, making sure he wasn't hurt. Matthew giggled and hugged Thor once he was in his uncle's arms.

Loki picked up his daughter and motioned for Thor to come and sit down and be comfortable, moving to sit next to Natasha, smiling softly at the two girls. Thor walked over holding Matthew with a grin permanent on his face. He sat down and looked at the boy in his arms. "They will be just like their parents," He said looking from Matthew to Rowena. Natasha put her paperwork aside and curled up against Loki smiling, running a hand through Rowena's hair and kissing her cheek.

Loki shook his head saying, "Hopefully it won't take as long as we did to find happiness..." he wrapped his free arm around Natasha. "Maybe they will get a chance to have a normal life... well... normalish."

The assassin looked up at Loki and smiled softly. "We'll do what we can to make sure they do," she said quietly. Thor looked at his brother and smiled seeing the side to his brother that he hadn't seen for many years. Loki was finally truly happy and at peace. "They will have forever to do so. And they should have as much time as they need. If you all had not waited as long as you did, you would not have found each other," Thor stated. Natasha nodded at Thor's statement. "That is a good point."

Loki nodded slightly at the comments. "I guess he does." There was a pause before he continued to speak. "I managed to find the secret of immortality..."

Thor tilted his head at the remark. "You have?" he asked. Natasha smiled and nodded. Loki chuckled slightly at his brother's expressions. "I was thinking about offering it to the Avengers...I believe that Midgard could use immortal heroes."

Thor nodded saying, "I believe that may help. Let us hope that they will find happiness as you have."

"And he'll never have to worry about being alone," Natasha stated resting her head against Loki's shoulder. Loki smiled softly, his arm becoming slightly tighter around her. "I will not force it onto them, however." He was silent, thinking for a moment. "I may need help from the Tesseract...if we do it."

Thor nodded in reply. "That would be wise, and I shall see what I can do to aid you in this endeavor."

"Thank you, brother," he said with a soft smile, glad that Thor trusted him enough to get the Tesseract for him. Thor nodded again smiling. "You are welcome." He looked at the children and smiled. "These two are absolutely wonderful. Have they seen mother and father?" Natasha raised an eyebrow. "I don't want to go back yet. I'm a bit antsy." Thor blinked for a moment. "Back?"

Natasha nodded. "Yes. I have been there previously. And was kept from my family." Thor looked at Natasha and then to Loki. "How did I not know you were there?" She shrugged. "I was kept a secret from you since you visit here. Odin wished Loki to learn something... and I guess he did because I'm here now."

Loki nodded, a frown on his lips. "Natasha...didn't make it through child birth...so, I took care of Row and Mat for about a year until she came back. It seems that Father uses his magic to return her to me..."

Thor frowned hearing the news. "I am sorry you lost her. But she is now by your side, for eternity now." He smiled and looked at the two. Natasha nodded. "Yes. Very few people know of my new... living arrangements."

"Everyone at SHIELD...other than Coulson and Hill...do not know about the twins...let alone Natasha dying."

"Then I shall keep this close as well. No one shall know from me," he promised. "You will tell them when you are ready, if they ever need to know." Natasha bit her lip. "I think they need to know about the twins... at some point."

Loki nodded to respond. "The thing about SHIELD is that if we are together...we will no longer be allowed to be partners on missions."

"I understand," The god of thunder stated quietly. "I should hate to break apart a partnership."

"Thank you for understanding Thor," Natasha stated quietly. Matt looked up at his uncle and smiled, grabbing a bit of the blonde hair that he could reach. Thor smiled at the child and chuckled. "They are wonderful. I am glad you have them," he stated, looking at the parents. Rowena was curled up with her mother and father, sleeping peacefully with them. Matt looked at his sister and blinked, not sure if he should be sleeping, but enjoying the time with his uncle. He yawned and looked at everyone before curling up against Thor. "It's their nap time," Natasha said quietly. "I'll put them up." Picking up the twins and situating them on her hips she walked upstairs and put them to bed.

"I hope you will bring them to Asgard, Loki," Thor said quietly. "Mother and father will love to meet them."

"I know, but we're not ready yet," Loki reminded him. "Natasha needs some time here before going back."

"Alright brother, you know the BiFrost is open to you when you have need of it," Thor stated with a nod.

"I know Thor," Loki replied simply. "Thank you for visiting. If you need anything, let us know."

"I shall. Thank you brother," Thor said giving his brother a quick embrace before heading towards the door. Natasha walked down and hugged Thor. "Thank you for coming by," She said quietly. "We'd love to have you back."

"And indeed I shall Lady Natasha," Thor replied. "I will see you both again soon." And with that, the god left the house and headed to another destination.