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Midnight. The Witching Hour, as some would call it. I was wide awake, listening to the faint trickle of the rain hitting the window. I watched the shadows in the corner dance in constant motion as the rain constantly changed the twilight light. But, unfortunately, no matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't sleep. I sighed and closed my eyes, trying to relax.

I heard a soft chuckle that barely broke the peaceful rainfall, "Having trouble sleeping?"

My eyes snapped open and I let out a tiny gasp of surprise as I saw a tall and dark figure looming over me. The sight of such a dark shadow that was most certainly real frightened me, for I had no idea how this being had gotten into my room. Like a small girl watching a horror film, I gave into childish fear and shrank into my bed, pulling my covers over my nose, my wide eyes never leaving the shadow.

The strange and mysterious silhouette chuckled, "Relax. I will not hurt you. . ."

I hesitantly sat up and reached over towards my nightstand, turning on the lamp, all the while looking at the ominously looming figure. My eyes squinted shut when the bright light filled my bedroom, my face crunching up as if I had smelled something terrible. When my eyes grew accustomed to the sudden light, I looked towards the figure again and widened my eyes, scooting backwards until my back hit the backboard. "L-loki?! What the hell are you doing here?!"

He shrugged absentmindedly, "I was bored. . ."

I raised an eyebrow, utterly confused, "Uh-huh . . . how . . . how did you even get in here?"

He smiled arrogantly, "Magic. A term you mortals have chosen to stop believing in."

I rolled my eyes, "Yeah, yeah, whatever . . . why did you come here? I mean, you're taking the risk of getting caught."

He thought for a moment, taking a seat on the edge of my bed, ". . . I missed our little chats. . ."

I looked at him skeptically, "But you can talk in my head."

He sighed, "It's not quite the same . . . besides, it distracted you, did it not?"

I gave a small nod, "A little . . . but it wasn't too distracting. . ."

He looked up at me, "Really?"

"Yeah. . ."

Loki studied my face for a moment, a slight frown on his lips, "What seems to be troubling you?"

I looked up, "What?"

"You seem rather distant. You're usually more alert than this. . ."

I sighed, "It's just that . . . I don't know . . . there's a lot going on now and so a lot has been on my mind. I'm tired but there's so many things going on in my head that I can't sleep. . ."

He nodded, regarding me thoughtfully, "I see. . ."

I settled back down on my bed, pulling the covers up around me, "I wish I could just fall asleep. . ."

He smiled and stood up, quietly walking towards my bedside and standing next to me. "The key is to relax, Robin. . ." he said softly, gently stroking my hair.

I looked at him, completely confused by the gesture, "What. . . ?" Before I could say anything else, a warm flash of green light filled my vision briefly before I fell asleep.

The next time I woke up, warm morning light filtered into my otherwise dark room. I sat up, rubbing sleep from my eyes. Did that really happen last night? I wondered. I looked at the end of my bed and noticed the small crinkle in my black sheets where he had sat earlier. Yep. . .

Good morning, Robin, a familiar voice greeted, Did you sleep well?

Yeah. . . I stood up and stretched my arms out before walking out into the hallway, What did you do to me last night?

I simply used my magic to calm your brain, which in turn allowed you to sleep.

Why?

Must you question everything I do, mortal?

Yes, because I don't understand why you're helping me with simple matters when we're enemies. . .

He chuckled softly, I suppose you have good reason for your confusion. I simply did not see you as an enemy at the time. . .

I raised an eyebrow, Uh-huh. . . I reached the kitchen and poured myself a bowl of cereal before sitting down at the table to eat, pondering while I did so. I wondered if I should have told someone that Loki had visited me, but I was conflicted. He had saved my life; it felt like I owed him something. The feeling of this debt that I owed him hung over me like a dark rain cloud. I had no idea on how I would repay him for saving me. It seemed that at the moment I could do nothing aside from keeping our meeting secret as payment. Perhaps he knew this, which would explain why he had visited me without hesitation. The clever bastard. . .

Loki chuckled, Ah! A compliment! That's new!

I rolled my eyes, Yeah, well, enjoy it while it lasts; I'm not one to throw out random compliments.

He laughed, I noticed.

I shook my head and finished eating my cereal before standing up and putting the dishes away. Just then, the other Avengers started entering the kitchen and sitting down to eat. "Morning, Robin!" Steve greeted, "You're up early!"

I looked up, snapping out of my thoughts, "What? Oh, yeah . . . I guess. . ."

He raised an eyebrow, "Got a lot on your mind?"

I nodded, "You could say that. . ." Steve nodded before getting some breakfast out and starting to eat. I looked around the table, "Where's Thor?" I asked, noticing him missing from the room.

"He went ahead to start his search for Loki. We'll join him later, but first we have to investigate something," Steve answered.

"And what would that be. . . ?"

"It appears there was a break-in at a nearby prison. From what I heard, a few of the convicts escaped. We've been sent to find out who broke in and track down and re-capture the convicts."

I widened my eyes, "Well, that's new!" I tried to appear calm, but I couldn't escape the rising panic inside me that told me that, somehow, Loki had something to do with it. What are you playing at? I wondered to myself.