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…Chapter Thirteen…

It was late by the time Tony and Samantha arrived at Stark Industries, only because they had to make a quick stop so Samantha could eat something. Mostly everyone was asleep when Tony had a medical aid check over Samantha and bandaged her wrists and checked the wounds on her arms.

After she was done and with a little encouraging from Tony, she went to change her clothes, then walked over to Steve's room. She saw little light shining through the cracks, then took a deep breath, before knocking.

"Go away!" she heard Steve yell, but she kept on knocking, and within seconds, she heard foot steps getting closer. "I said go…" he swung the door open and his eyes widened. "Sammy?"

"Yeah." she nodded.

"Oh, my God!" Steve pulled her in his room by her forearm and hugged her. "I can't believe this." he backed up to look at her. "How?"

"Loki let me go."

"He just let you go?" Steve stared at her in disbelief. "Just like that?"

"Yeah." Samantha sat down on the bed. "I told him about the baby, that it's his, and he said that he wouldn't hurt me and he couldn't destroy this world with both of us in it, so he won't be trying to take over with his army."

"And you actually believe him?"

"I looked into his eyes and for once, he was telling me the truth."

"After everything that has happened, you know that Fury won't believe it."

"I know." she nodded, then grabbed Steve's hand, motioning him to sit down next to her. "Once they realize that nothing's been happening, then they'll know that Loki kept his word."

Steve sighed. "I hope you're right, Sammy." he noticed the bandages on her arms, sticking out of her sleeves. "What happened?"

"That was from the glass breaking, but this." she held up her wrists. "Was when Loki had me tied up, a little too tight."

Steve raised his eyebrow. "I thought you said that Loki wouldn't hurt you?"

"Okay, let me explain." she took a breath. "I had gotten away and called Tony at some random pay phone. When Loki found me, he took me back to where ever he had me before, but before he was about to put duct tape over my mouth, again, I told him that I was pregnant… this." she held up her hands. "Happened before all of that. Had he known, he wouldn't have done anything to me, and now, that he knows, he can't and won't hurt me. I'm absolutely sure of it this time."

"Oh." Steve nodded. "You called Tony?" he asked, sounding a little hurt.

"Yeah, he's the only number I knew and he came after me."

"Where were you?"

"In the California desert, somewhere."

Steve scooted closer to give Samantha a hug. "I'm so glad you're here and safe. I missed you."

"I wasn't gone that long." she chuckled. "But I missed you too." Steve let go of her and she saw the look on his face. "What?"

"I just want to know what happens now? Will Loki ever be coming back?"

"No, he's gone… and he'll be finding his own way back to Asgard." she looked down. "For good."

"Oh." he nodded, then watched her yawn. "Are you tired?"

"Yeah." she stood up. "I should probably go to bed. I had a long day."

As Samantha turned to walk away, Steve carefully grabbed her hand. "Stay with me."

She turned to look at him and sighed. "I just want to be alone, right now."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah." she nodded.

"Okay." he kissed the top of her hand and let go. "Good night."

"Good night, Steve." she smiled.

"I'm really glad that both of you." he glanced at her stomach, before looking back at her. "Are okay."

"Me too." she nodded, then walked out of his room. After she left and went into her room, she shut the door, and looked for some comfortable pajamas to wear, then changed, crawled into bed, and cried herself to sleep, holding onto her stomach, thinking about nothing but the baby and Loki.

...

The next morning, after Samantha got dressed into jeans and a t-shirt, she walked out of the room and felt two pairs of arms engulfing her. "Uh, hello." she chuckled.

"Sam! You're okay." Darcy let go first.

"We were so worried." Jane let go next, then looked at her sister. "Did Loki hurt you?"

"Not much." Samantha shrugged, holding up her hands. "Except for my wrists. He had me tied up."

"What about these?" Darcy pointed to her arms.

"I got hit with the glass when Loki busted through it."

"Wait." Jane raised her eyebrow. "Why did Loki let you go?"

"That's an excellent question." Fury walked up them and looked right at Samantha. "We are all glad you're okay and unharmed, but you may have information that we can hopefully use against Loki. In a few minutes, we'll all meet in the conference room to discuss it." and with that Fury walked away.

"Well." Samantha chuckled. "They're going to be very disappointed."

"What do you mean?" asked Darcy.

"When I tell them the news, it's not going to be what they want to hear… well, maybe." she waved her hand. "Shall we?" then the three of them walked into the room. Everyone was sitting down, relieved that she was surprisingly alive. "Hey, guys." she waved, then sat down in between Tony and Steve as Darcy sat down next to Erik, and Jane next to Thor.

"Sam." Fury started. "I need you to tell us everything that happened and what Loki's plans are."

"Well, when I came-to, I was tied up in a chair, in some kind of building or warehouse."

"Did you know where you were?" Natasha asked.

"At the time, I didn't."

"Okay, go on." Fury nodded.

"Before, when he said that he had a change of heart, when you captured him, he wasn't lying about that. It was true, but after he saw me and Steve kissing, it set him off." everyone glanced over at Steve, but he had his head down as Samantha continued. "Loki told me that he was going to kill all of you, then save me for last, but instead, he let me go."

"Why?" asked Fury. "What made him change his mind this time?"

"Because deep down, he loves me, and he really didn't want to hurt me. I told him that if he hurt any of you or anyone else, that would be hurting me as well, plus after I told Loki that I was pregnant and begged him not to hurt my baby, he decided to let me go."

Fury, Coulson, and Maria stared at Samantha incredulously, then Fury scoffed. "So now that he let you go, what's next?"

"Nothing." she shrugged. "He refuses to hurt my child and he's not going to destroy the world with both of us in it. He's not going to start any war either." she glanced at Thor. "He's finding his own way back to Asgard."

"Are you certain of this?" he asked, a little worried.

"Yeah." she nodded, then looked back at Fury. "So, Loki's no longer a threat."

"You let us be the judge of that." Fury stood up. "We'll still be on full alert, regardless."

"Fine." Samantha leaned back in her seat, crossing her arms. "When you see that nothing has happened… you'll realize that I'm right, and that Loki kept his word, for once."

"Yeah, we'll see." Fury walked out of the room, with Coulson and Maria behind him.

There was a minute of awkward silence, then Tony clapped his hands. "Well, alright." he stood up. "Since there's no need for any training, let's all just take the night off. There will be drinks up in my suite." he glanced down at Samantha. "In a week or two, I'm throwing you a welcome home party."

"Tony." Samantha groaned.

"No, no." he held up his hand. "You being back safely, that deserves a celebration, among other things, so I have some time to get it all ready." he winked at her. "Until then, I'll see you all tonight for the drinks." he walked out of the room followed by Clint, Bruce, and Natasha behind him.

"A party, huh?" Samantha chuckled. "I guess."

"I'm down to party." Darcy nodded. "We should totally go shopping."

"Samantha?"

"Yes?" she glanced at Thor.

"Can I speak to you alone?"

"Yeah, sure." she stood up. "Come on." then Thor stood up as well. "I'll see you guys later." she waved, before both of them walked out of the room.

Jane glanced over at Steve. "You kissed my sister?" he opened his mouth to say something, but nothing came out, making Darcy laugh a little.

Samantha lead Thor to her room and she sat down on the bed, as Thor shut the door behind him. "What's up?"

"I need to know the real reason why my brother spared your life. He's relentless, selfish, and heartless." Thor sat down on the edge of the bed. "I've seen what he can do, because he has tried killing me, a couple of times."

"Thor." Samantha took a deep breath. "Loki does love me, I saw it in his eyes, but the reason why he let me go and not destroying the world after all… he's the father of my baby."

Thor's eyes widened. "Loki's the father?"

"Yes." she nodded. "And that's why he decided against everything he was going to do."

Thor grinned. "This means I'm an uncle?"

"Yeah, you are, actually… but nobody is supposed to know this, not yet, at least."

...

"Did you get that, Sir?" Maria asked.

Fury nodded. "Now we know the real reason he let her go. Either way, I don't believe that Loki's going back to Asgard for a second."

"What do we do?" asked Coulson.

"We let Samantha enjoy time here and we'll keep eyes on her and Thor, just in case either of them slip or if either of them comes into contact with Loki." Fury leaned back in his chair, with a chuckle, and started thinking of a new plan.

...

Both Steve and Samantha heard a knock. "Come in." she called out and the door opened. "Hey, Steve, what's up?"

"Just came in here to talk to you." he glanced at Thor. "Hey, Big Man, Jane wants you."

"Thank you." Thor nodded, then stood up, and grabbed Samantha's hand and kissed the top of it. "This is really good news and I'm very happy for you."

"Thanks." she smiled, then Thor winked at her and nodded at Steve before he walked out.

"What was that about?" Steve asked, shutting the door.

"I told Thor that he's going to be an uncle."

"You told him?"

"Yeah." she shrugged. "What's up?"

"I wanted to know." Steve sat down next to her on the bed. "If you wanted to be my date for that party?"

"Really?" she smiled.

"Well, yeah."

"Okay, sure." she nodded, then grabbed her cell phone, pressing some buttons.

"What are you doing?" Steve asked, curiously.

"Sending a text. Darcy was talking about going shopping and I have nothing to wear tonight or my party, so I'll see if her and my sister wants to go." she put her phone on the night stand. "I have to look somewhat cute."

"I'm sure you will be." he smiled at her, then stood up. "We'll head up there about nine. Is that okay?"

Samantha nodded, with a smile. "Yeah, that's fine."

"See you then." Steve gave her a slight nod, then walked out of her room.

A/N: As promised, a little bit longer chapter for your viewing pleasure. I'll try and make them longer guys. Okay? Awesome sauce and thanks for reading.