Disclaimers: I do not own any of Marvel's characters. I do own my Loki, a few others, the plot and the some of the backstory. Including my Loki's past.

Chapter 13 Sorry I'm Late

Loki had been up very late for the past two nights working. After Tony had found a replacement cover for the heat displacement system he was done with repairs. All that had been left to do was to repaint the ship silver with the special paint that helped regulate the ship's temperature. Finally he double checked the systems again and grinned, his baby was once again well.

"The ship is at 100% health Master Loki," F.A.D.E. said without needing any prompting. "Still a check flight would not be amidst. Just to make sure all systems are checked out."

"Then let's go!" Loki headed for the ship as he placed the last tool back on the tray. All his tiredness was gone at the though of seeing if his ship was still space worthy. He checked the escape pod if he needed it and checked the air, water and food systems. He was about to strap himself in and start the engines when F.A.D.E. broke in.

"Master Loki shouldn't you leave a note to let them know where you have gone," F.A.D.E. asked.

"Oh right, I probably should." Loki headed down to the tower, by way of the elevator and headed to the kitchen. He grabbed the first scrap of paper he could find and jolted down a note.

"May I ask what you are doing," J.A.R.V.E.S. asked.

Loki looked up and caped his borrowed pen, "Certainly J.A.R.V.E.S. I am writing a note to everybody saying that I'm going to go test out my ship and asking if they will watch Sasha while I'm gone. I should be back in a day or two. I'm going to leave the message by the tools where it will be found."

"That seems like a good idea Mr. Loki; I will also make sure Mr. Stark knows where you are going."

"You have my humblest of thanks J.A.R.V.E.S." Loki waved then got back into the elevator and went to the roof. He tucked the note under a hammer where it would be seen then climbed abroad his ship pulling on his jacket.

"F.A.D.E. we are now ready for takeoff."

*8*8*8*

Exiting the Earth's atmosphere went well and Loki casually turned his ship in the direction of Pluto. He got a book out of his room and after monitoring his course carefully he finally opened it to the first page. "F.A.D.E. could you put on some of the music I got from Earth?"

"As you wish Master Loki." Soft classical music trickled into the cabin as Loki settled down to read as the ship steered itself towards his destination. So far so good, he thought, as his eyes closed in sleep.

*8*8*8*

Pluto was cold but with his jacket on Loki was warm enough, but what was even better was the smile he got from his friend as he emerged from his ship, bundled up with a hat and scarf on as well. "Asdie, Sorry I'm late," he said.

"I was getting worried that you had gotten in to trouble. There were pirates nearby, they didn't bother us but."

"They are the reason I was late," Loki smoothly interrupted. "My ship needed repairs so I had to stop off on Earth."

"How was the planet?" They started walking off the landing sight and towards the village. Well were the village should be located. Asdie moved aside a rock and they headed down the steps pulling the camouflage back over the entrance. It felt about ten degrees warmer underground as they made their way down stone lined streets.

"Earth is wonderful; I actually made some friends there. They are watching Sasha for me."

"That is good. Thank you for coming all the way out here to make repairs."

"No problem," Loki replied holding up his toolbox. "So what do I need to fix first." Asdie led him to the medical bay and Loki got started.