Hey all! Sorry for the wait! So, in this chapter, the mystery continues to unfold and our second villain-in-disguise is revealed! And it was probably obvious all along... But what's an author to do, eh?

Kloi had no idea why they all reacted the way they did. Her question was met with sudden suspicious looks from everyone except Tony and Thor – who both looked very surprised and not a little shocked.

"…I'm guessing that everyone knows where Jotunheim is, and there's something not so good about the place?"

"What connection is there between your brother and that realm?" Thor asked, worriedly.

"That's the place that the portal sent him." Kloi explained. "He told me that it was probably because it was snowy, and freezing cold, and his powers are much like mine. He said that he got out of there pretty quickly – a man helped him. But that's all I know. He never told me much about exactly what happened."

Thor nodded slowly. "A man helped him? There are no men in Jotunheim. Only the Jotuns – frost giants."

Kloi frowned. "Qillaq can tell the difference between a giant and a man. If he said a man helped him, then there was a man in Jotunheim."

Thor pondered for a few long moments. Suddenly he brightened. "If your brother is anywhere in the nine realms, Heimdall will be able to see him. We have only to go to Asgard for this mystery to be solved!"

Fury instantly voiced his disapproval, but was quickly over-ruled by the rest of the team – all of whom proceeded to studiously ignore his continued protests and orders. It was quickly decided that Thor would be taking the entire team on a brief field trip to Asgard. At the last second, Fury came too. If he couldn't stop his team, he was at least going to be there with them.

Their course of action decided, the team gathered around Thor; he raised his hammer and called on Heimdall. A streaming column of color engulfed them, and then they were flying through space. They each felt weightless, and several of them found themselves growing… Travel sick. Yeah, let's just call it that.

Then their feet touched a golden floor.

Surprisingly, Fury was the only one who fell. The others all managed to stay upright, and gaped at their director. The sight of the stern man crumpled in a heap on the floor was definitely not one they saw every day. Kloi was the only one – besides Thor, who had done this many times before – who appeared totally unaffected. She shrugged and attributed it to her magic.

"Heimdall, we have a question for you." Thor boomed.

The gatekeeper inclined his head ever so slightly, and waited.

"Where is the brother of Lady Kloi? We must find him with all speed."

Heimdall said nothing, only turned his silent gaze on Kloi. He assessed her, seeming to stare straight through to her soul. She returned his gaze unflinchingly.

At length he spoke. "Lady Kloi. It is well met."

Kloi smiled slightly. "You are the one who watches over him, are you not? He has spoken of you, though not by name."

Heimdall nodded. "I guard his secrets, and his life. He is strong, your brother. The part that he plays is difficult for him, as the part you played was difficult for you. But your role was exposed, and now perhaps it is time for his true nature to be known as well."

"Where is he, Heimdall?" Kloi asked quietly.

"You will find him easily enough." He returned. "He is within this realm. Your magic will guide you to him. I shall alert the All-father of your arrival. He has long awaited this day. In truth, he too plays a part. And it is difficult for him, even as your brother's part is difficult."

Kloi wrinkled her nose at the man's reply. "Do you go out of your way to sound mysterious?"

To the surprise of everyone else, the stern Asgardian laughed. "You are very much like your brother, indeed." Then he turned and strode from the room.

Kloi huffed, and closed her eyes.

"Kid?" Tony asked quietly, using the only pet name she would allow him to call her.

"Shush." She shot back. "You're distracting me."

They waited in silence. Kloi spent about three minutes with her eyes closed, before she opened them and laughed. "Of course. I might have known. It was either there, or in the library."

She darted forward.

"Hey!" Tony cried, running after her with the team (and a still seasick Fury) on his heels. "Where are we going?!"

"To find my brother!" She called over her shoulder.

Tony rolled his eyes, finally catching up to her. He grabbed her wrist and forced her to slow. "Ok – but it's not a marathon. Besides, do you even know where you are going? We have a tour guide, you know."

Kloi just grinned sheepishly. "I know where I'm going, and my magic can help me get there… But your tour guide would probably be faster."

Tony grinned back, and called over his shoulder. "Hey Thunder-fist! Get over here, and tell us how to get where we're going!"

Thor frowned at Tony, but came up beside Kloi. "And where am I taking you, Lady Kloi?"

"The gardens." Came the immediate reply.

Thor nodded, and started off. It didn't take long for Kloi to start whining about going faster. Fury told her to shut up – receiving a potent glare from Tony, as well as a few others – but Kloi just raised an eyebrow.

"I haven't seen my brother in centuries. I believe I might be excused for being a little impatient."

Thor picked up the pace a little, giving Fury something that looked dangerously like a smirk. It appeared that in being adopted by one Avenger, Kloi had more or less been adopted by them all. They might not have known her long, but it was clear that they liked her. Besides, she was Tony's daughter. He might be an annoying prat, but he was one of them – therefore his daughter was one of them as well.

At length they reached the rather extensive gardens. Thor was obviously waiting for more direction – after all, her brother could be anywhere. Kloi flitted in front of him and began to hurry along the various paths. She was obviously following some sort of magical signature, as she often paused and abruptly changed direction.

Finally she paused, staring at someone sitting on a bench in a small, tucked away corner of the garden. There was a small fountain behind the bench, and the person was sitting, facing the fountain, engrossed in a small book. He seemed completely unaware of their presence.

Thor frowned. He knew who that was – and he didn't understand why Kloi had led them here.

Kloi took several small, silent steps forward, before stopping again. In a very soft voice she asked tremulously, "Qillaq?"

The man tensed. In one motion he stood and whirled to face her – his book fell, forgotten, on the ground. The Avengers all gaped and gripped their various weapons; they recognized him at once.

Loki stared at the girl before him.

"Kloi?"

And the plot thickens... Did anyone see that coming? And does anyone have a clue how it's all going to work out? Let me know! Btw - does anyone notice anything odd about the siblings names?