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Sorry for the somewhat late update, had a very busy week. Here's chapter seven though and I'm rather happy with it. 8D

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Loki didn't wake until early the next morning. He took a shower as he usually did and was glad to see that his wounds had become only scars and a few bruises. They'd heal by tomorrow thankfully.

He was about to walk out when something caught his eye. He turned back to look at the blank wall beside the sink. It seemed to be shifting. Loki frowned, taking a small step before jumping back violently as an image appeared on the wall.

The image of Thanos laughed. "There you are my pet. We've been looking everywhere for you," He said sweetly. It sent chills down Loki's spine as he back into the opposite wall. "What? Are you not happy to see me?" Thanos grinned sadistically.

"I-I-" Loki stuttered.

"Silence! Do not dare speak, you worthless runt! No one wants to hear your lies," Thanos growled.

Loki slid down the wall, sitting on the floor, his eyes fixed on the image before him.

"You do not honestly believe that the mortals care for what you have to say, do you? Do you actually believe that they care for you? That you're wanted? You're more pathetic than I thought," He snarled.

Loki felt the tears welling in his eyes but he pushed the feeling down. He wouldn't shed more unneeded tears. He wasn't that weak, that pathetic.

Thanos chuckled. "Goodbye for now, my pet."

Loki sat in silence, his only movement was pulling his legs up and placing his head on his knees and his constant shaking.

Thor sat on the kitchen couch, watching the TV. It was around ten and nothing of interest was on television. He sighed and stood up, going to walk outside when Tony walked in looked slightly concerned. "Jarvis how is Loki?"

"Mr. Laufeyson appears to be rather panicked. The source of which I cannot detect," the AI replied.

"Shit," Tony said, setting his coffee down. Thor quickly turned around, pushing Tony out of his way slightly and going to the room he knew was Loki's. He pushed open the bedroom door and looked around. "Loki?" He heard a slight shuffling noise come from the bathroom.

Thor motioned to Tony to stay put and slowly opened the bathroom door. He stepped in and closed it behind him. He saw Loki curled up on the floor shaking. Thor sat down quietly beside him and reached to put a hand on his shoulder. Loki flinched away, putting a few more inches between him and Thor.

"Loki, what's wrong?" Thor asked.

Loki only shook his head a bit, not looking up at Thor.

Thor sighed and sat there, leaning his head back against the wall. "Loki, whatever it is, you know you can tell me, right? I just want to help you, there is no reason that you must suffer alone. "

There wasn't a reply.

Thor chuckled. "You are so stubborn."

At that, Loki unfurled slightly. "You're not one to talk," He said quietly.

Thor rolled his eyes, something he did only rarely. "Maybe not. Come on," He said and stood up. Loki paused for a moment before standing up too, glancing nervously at the wall. Thor furrowed his brow and looked at the wall before shrugging and walking out of the bathroom.

...

Tony and Frigga stood outside, Frigga looking a bit concerned. "Is everything alright?" She asked. Loki gave a short nod, keeping his eyes on the ground. Frigga sighed. "You are so stubborn." Loki's lips twitched. "Now, tell me, what is wrong?"

Loki sighed, knowing he couldn't deny his mother. "An image appeared on the wall of - of Thanos, " He said quietly. Tony and Thor looked shocked and Frigga put her hand over her mouth.

"Oh Loki," She pulled him into a hug, even though he flinched slightly.

Loki stilled for a moment before hugging her back. A thought suddenly dawning on him. "When are you leaving?"

Frigga sighed and pulled away, looking up at Loki. "As soon as possible, likely today. I must sort things out with Odin. Even he, with all of his strength and wisdom can make mistakes and this is one he will regret."

Loki stayed silent. He highly doubted that. Odin was probably glad he was gone.

Steve walked through the door then, looking at Tony. "Fury's here," he said. Loki tensed. Great, Fury was here. This would be fun.

Thor noticed how Loki had tensed and looked at him. "Don't worry. I won't allow him to harm you."

Loki looked at Thor and saw the sincerity in his eyes and he hardly believed it. Why would Thor still be so protective of him? Loki had tried to kill him, a few times now, and yet Thor acted as though he didn't care, as though he only wanted to protect his younger brother...And it unnerved.

Loki nodded slightly and followed the others out of the room. Fury was standing in the living room with the rest of the team. Fury eyed him suspiciously.

"Hey Nicky, how's it going?" Tony asked sweetly.

"Screw you Stark," He snarled.

"Love you too," Tony replied. Loki barely held back his laugh, getting him a smile from Tony and a glare for Fury.

"So Fury, what all did you want to know?" Tony asked more seriously, sitting on the couch.

Fury rolled his eyes, well eye. "First off, how did you get here?" He asked, looking at Loki.

Loki shrugged slightly and answered honestly. "I truly don't know."

Fury raised an eyebrow and opened his mouth to say something before Frigga cut in. "Our gatekeeper transported him here."

Fury accepted this as a good answer but looked to Frigga. "And who the hell are you?"

Loki growled at him and Thor actually grabbed his collar. "That is our mother, and you will speak to her with nothing other than respect. Yes?"

Fury nodded and Thor let go and took a step back, straightening his jacket. "Where did you come from?"

Loki flinched, thinking of the barren wasteland he had been on. "A distant planet, inhabited by the Chitauri."

"And why were you there?"

Loki swallowed. "It was to be my punishment."

"A year? That was your punishment?"

Loki bit his lip to keep from replying with a smart-ass comment. He opened his mouth to say something but Tony cut him off. "You honestly want to know? Jarvis, pull up the files from when Loki was in the medical wing."

"Done sir," the AI said and the large TV switched on and showed the medical room.

Loki quickly looked away and when he heard the audio turn on, he shook his head and walked out onto the balcony.

...

The team that hadn't been with Loki originally watched the videos, looks of shock, disgust, and sadness showing on their faces. Most of them looked green as if they'd be sick and Frigga had tears in her eyes.

"My poor Loki," She mumbled. Thor watched, horrified by the injuries his brother had, not just the physical ones but the mental ones as well. He wanted to look away but he couldn't, his eyes were glued to the screen as he saw every gash and bruise on Loki's body.

When the videos were over the team stood in silence. Of course, Tony was the one to break the silence.

"Does that answer your question?"

Fury nodded once and looked at Tony. "I still have a few things I want to discuss but it won't take long."

Thor looked around for Loki, noticing he was gone before he saw him standing on the balcony, looking out over the city.

"You okay Loki?" Thor asked cautiously.

Loki nodded, keeping his gaze on the city before him.

Thor laid a hand on his shoulder. Loki looked at it but surprisingly didn't pull away. That alone put a smile on Thor's face, maybe there was hope for their family after all. "Come on, Fury wanted to ask you a few more questions before he left."

Loki hesitated for a moment before walking back in with Thor.

Fury continued. "You know that you can't leave Stark Tower without someone with you, right?"

Loki nodded.

"And nothing even remotely criminal while you're here?"

Loki nodded again.

Fury sighed. "Well, you can stay for now."

"I still don't forgive you about Coulson though," Clint muttered.

Loki furrowed his brow and looked at him. "What do you mean?"

The team looked at him in shock. "Are you kidding me? You fucking killed him for god's sake!" Clint said.

Loki shook his head. "That wound wouldn't have killed him. It would only have hurt his shoulder and maybe nicked a lung."

Tony looked at Fury for an answer but saw he was retreating to the door. "Oh hell no. Jarvis, doors."

Thor heard the doors clicked in place as they locked, blocking off Fury's escape.

"We want answers Fury," Steve said in an authoritative voice.

Fury sighed and rubbed his face before picking up his cellphone. "Agent Hill, send Coulson up." He snapped the phone closed as the team stared at him in shock.

A moment later, the elevator opened, showing Phil Coulson standing there. He smiled at the team before noticing Loki, his smile turning into a frown. There was an awkward silence for a moment.

"Fury, answers. Now." Tony said.

"Coulson was healed after the wound and I didn't allow him to be in contact with any of your team. I felt it better that you believed he had died."

Coulson walked to stand beside Fury, with obvious distaste in his eyes.

Tony glared at Fury before turning to Coulson. "Whatever you're getting paid now, I'll double it and you can move into the tower with us."

"You can't just take away one of my right hand men Tony!" Fury snarled.

"Actually, it sounds like a good offer," Phil said, raising an eyebrow and looking at Fury.

Fury growled and turned to walk out. "Have you things out of the Helicarrier before three."

Phil nodded and watched as he walked out. He smiled afterward. "Well, that went nicely."

Wooh! Coulson! XD

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