Starlight in Her Eyes

Chapter Three: Breakfast with the Heroes

By Ghost of the old age

Waking up to white light streaming into your eyes isn't the most pleasant feeling. Addie threw her arm over her eyes and scrunched up her nose. Slowly, the blond haired woman sat up, pushing herself against the headboard. The newly named Sindri sat up as well, giving a large yawn before licking a paw and swiping it over his head. The young woman sighed and rubbed her face before getting out of bed. Addie stretched her arms high over her head, hearing the popping of her shoulders. Once she felt stretched out enough she scooped up her little grey cat and kissed Sindri's head. She quietly opened her door and walked out into the hall.

Out in the living room Addie could hear the snores of her one of her house guests. She rolled her eyes and set Sindri on the empty couch across from the television. She had pulled out the extra mattress from her bed and tugged it into the living room, since Thor was too large to sleep on the couch. Loki was sleeping on the other couch with his face turned to the back. Addie yawned and easily sprang over Thor's bed. She landed fairly lightly and skipped into the kitchen. Sindri jumped down from the couch and quickly chased after her.

The blond haired girl sighed and gently pushed the grey cat away from her feet. "Really, Sindri, I don't like cats. Go wake up Thor and Loki if you're bored," she said softly. She paused for a moment before rolling her eyes. "I'm talking to a cat." She nudged the feline farther before opening the cupboard and pulling down a box of Luck Charms. "No breakfast is complete without the magical taste of Lucky Charms."

"Magical? You have magical cereal on Midgard?" Addie jumped before spinning around only to find a tired looking thunder god in the kitchen entrance. She sighed heavily and placed a hand over her speeding heart.

"Thor! You can't do that to a girl! You just about have me a heart attack," she breathed. The god stared at her for a moment in confusion before realizing what she meant. A large grin broke out across his face.

"I'm sorry Lady Adrianna, I didn't mean to startle you," his blue eyes showed amusement as he literally looked down on the young woman. "Now what were you saying about magical cereal?"

"Oh no, it's not actually magical. It's –"

"Madam, there is a call from Stark Tower," JARVIS announced from the speaker system. Addie jumped again and quickly told her guest to be quiet. "Would you like me to answer?" The computer asked.

"Yes please, JARVIS." Addie gave Thor a pointed look before nodding her head in the direction of the living room. "Go," she whispered. He nodded and quickly left.

The speakers buzzed once before Tony's voice sounded. He was talking to someone, probably Pepper. "Adrianna Maria Ferris Stark! Where are you, miss?" Tony demanded once he realized the phone had been picked up. Addie sighed heavily and quickly reached up to grab a bowl from the other cupboard.

"A, uh, friend dropped by unexpectedly and I wanted to spend some time with him," she answered, pouring her cereal into the bowl. There was a long pause while Addie grabbed the milk from the fridge and poured it into her meal.

"Are you making Lucky Charms?" Tony deadpanned no emotion in his voice. The blond woman chuckled softly and walked her bowl over to the breakfast nook in front of the window. The bowl clinked as it hit the table and Addie slid into the plush seats.

"I might be."

"I'm guessing you forgot that we have breakfast plans with the guys?"

"No I remembered."

"Then how come you're eating cereal?" Now Tony sounded like he was getting annoyed.

Addie grinned and took a spoon full. After chewing and swallowing her food she answered. "I'm eating because I know that between Steve, Bruce, Clint and you will finish the meal by the time Nat and I will only be done half our first plate. "

In the background she could hear Pepper agreeing. Addie took another mouthful before hearing Tony reply. "Yeah, alright. So, want me to pick you up?"

"Sure, that'd be good. And just to specify, you're picking me up in the car, Tony. Not the suite."

"Yeah, yeah, I'll be there in twenty."

The call ended and Addie quickly scarfed down the rest of her meal. There was the light sound of footsteps and then she turned her head slightly to see the thin figure of Loki. She swallowed the marshmallow cereal mush in her mouth before waving her hand to the immortal. Loki sneered at the woman before looking around the room.

"Your home is small and high," he stated with a blank expression. Addie rolled her eyes and tried to quickly finish her bowl. Once she had cleaned the bowl she stood and rinsed it out at the sink.

"It's called an apartment, Loki. And we're almost at the top floor so yeah, of course it's high."

"Your couch is extremely uncomfortable."

"Do I care? No. I really couldn't give a crap." Addie could feel the former god's stare heating her back but she just smirked and shook her head. "If you don't like the arrangements go find somewhere else to sleep." She turned her head slightly to look over at him and laughed to herself. "But you can't."

"Quiet, mortal. You are no higher than an ant," Loki retorted. Addie raised an eyebrow and turned fully towards him.

"You know, the only difference between the two of us now is that you will live forever. So, doesn't that make you about as high as an ant?" She questioned. He snarled at her before turning on his heel and left the kitchen. Once he was out of sight Addie let out a shaky breath.

"So you ditched dinner after complaining on how many times I've ditched. Hypocrite," Tony smirked as his cousin dropped into the car. Addie rolled her eyes and shut the door loudly before clipping her seat belt.

"So, where are we going?"

"Landmark, just like we used to with dad." The young woman looked over at him and smiled slightly. It wasn't unusual that Tony would take her out to Landmark Coffee Shop and Pancake House. Their father's would take them all the time together. That's where Tony and Addie had bonded the most. And when Addie's father died, Howard, Tony's dad took her in. In memory of his brother Howard took them to Landmark whenever he had time from work.

At first it had just been Tony and Addie after their guardian passed away. But after a while Pepper joined them, adding to their small little family. And now, they were adding four more people to their family.

When they pulled into the familiar breakfast restaurant Addie easily picked out Steve's motorcycle in the parking lot. Tony pulled up beside it and turned off the car. "You ready for this?" He asked before looking over at his cousin.

"Oh stop being so dramatic Mr. Antisocial." Addie rolled her eyes and unclipped herself then opened the door.

Inside the restaurant was nice and cool with an old 90's look to it. As soon as they walked in the Avengers could be seen in front of them. The back of the restaurant was the only area where big groups could eat together. Bruce looked over and smiled at the cousins, lifting his hand in greeting. Addie grinned and quickly walked over giving Bruce a large hug from behind. From over his shoulder she smiled at Natasha, Clint and Steve.

"Hey guys." The blond greeted as she slid into her seat beside the timid scientist. Natasha nodded her head to her while Clint gave a very small smile. Steve on the other hand smiled widely and returned the greeting.

"Same as always, Addie?" Tony asked from his position on the other side of Bruce. She nodded her head at him then watched as he walked away.

"What's new Steve?" The super soldier blinked and turned to face the woman.

"Well Bruce and Tony have been showing me around the city. Well, more Bruce than anything. Tony just complains until we can't handle it and send him back home." Bruce snorted, clearly stating his opinion on the matter.

"How about you Nat?" The spy looked over to Clint before turning back to the other woman.

"We have news, but I'd rather say it once everyone is sitting."

When the food came and everyone was sitting Natasha and Clint straightened up with serious expressions.

Oh man, I can already see this isn't going to be a pleasant conversation, Addie thought to herself as she cut through the fluffy pancakes drowned in syrup and butter. She took a bite and brown eyes flickered back to the spy's faces.

"S.H.I.E.L.D. has received information that there were three landings here last night."

"Landings, as in Asgard landings?" Tony asked with an eyebrow raised. Natasha nodded while her partner munched on sunny side up eggs. Addie swallowed hard before placing her fork down on her plate.

"Three of them." She repeated slowly. Addie lowered her eyes to the table and immediately Clint kicked her under the table.

"What do you know Addie," it wasn't a question. Brown eyes met a darker shade of brown before lowering again.

"I might know who two of those landings were." She whispered so quietly that she was surprised the others heard her.

"Who?" Natasha stared at the other woman with hard eyes. Clint nudged her slightly and shook his head.

"Well the first one might have been Loki and the other was Thor. Or it could have been reversed. I don't know." She trailed off as she felt the others all look at her.

"Addie, you're telling me that Loki and Thor are here on earth. Not even two weeks after they left with the Tessaract?" Bruce asked with disbelief written across his face. The woman nodded and ducked her head down.

"And let me guess, they're staying at your house right now. Aren't they?" Tony asked, his voice muffled by the hand that had covered half his face. She nodded again. "Would you like to explain to me why?"

Addie went through the long process of explaining the previous nights events while the other Avengers listened and ate slowly. Once she was finished Natasha sighed.

"There isn't anything we can do now. Loki is powerless and Thor is staying with you, which means it's safest if Loki stays with Thor. Now, we need to find out who the last landing was."

"I don't know so don't look at me." Addie said quickly, holding her hands up in front of her. The group rolled their eyes before looking back at Natasha.

"I'll inform Fury about Loki and Thor and you're situation Addie. Then I'll contact you all when we have our orders." Natasha picked up her coffee cup and took a long drink, effectively ending the conversation.

I own none of the Marvel characters. Though I do take claim to Addie. You can't have her!

Alright guys, sorry that I haven't been able to update very quickly. Between my online class and writing the sequel to "Change in Darkness" it's been really difficult. So, I'll tell you now that I will be free of homework in August. So I'll have much more time to write and upload more chapter.

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