A/N: Christmas fun!
The Avengers, Loki, Iron Man, or anything of the like. Just the thoughts inside my head. And taking some personal freedoms with mythology and lore.
"I don't know much that could be worse, planning wise, than a wedding and Christmas shopping," Tony grumbled as he walked next to Loki, Fenrir's leash in one hand, car seat in the other, Eindride in Loki's arms
"Perhaps if you wouldn't wait three days for the holiday it wouldn't seem so horrible," Loki commented as they made their way through the throngs of people. It could have been worse, but he had managed to get Tony to wake up early so it wouldn't be too crowded. Tony whined a little and Loki looked over at him.
"Well, I think it's time to get something to eat and then get home, I think I've mingled and swiped my card enough today," Tony concluded. He had managed to order some place settings for their reception while they were out, so he wouldn't count the whole morning as a waste. He had of course done it when Loki wasn't around, he still wanted to surprise him with most of the wedding stuff. Like their daughter, he wanted to pull out an emotional response from Loki as well.
Loki looked at Eindride, mostly just a visible pair of eyes in his layers to keep warm. "Yes, I do believe that it is time for his lunch as well. i think he would be happy to get out of all these clothes."
"Hmmm, I'm starting to feel jealous of my own children," Tony mumbled. "I'm cold as balls, but the rest of you would only have to wear a spring jacket." Loki just smirked a little. "I won't deny that I do enjoy bundling them up to the point of no movement though. It's my own personal payback."
"I'm sorry that I made this man your father," Loki said looking at the little boy. "I was unaware at the time that he would resort to such tortures." Tony snorted.
"Oh, wait, I got this. But worry not my son, as you grow older you will be able to start planning your revenge." Tony waved his hand around as they walked into a diner. "I warn you though, your mission will not be so easy, for I will not grow old for a long time, and the minute you try to put me into a home I will rebel! Much like you will when you reach your teen years." Tony grinned as they sat down in a booth and Loki groaned, even Fenrir put a paw over her nose.
Loki sighed as he took the scarf and jacket off of the little boy, laying Eindride in the car seat next to him. "Again, I apologize, and I pray that you will pick up his habit for the dramatics."
"That would be his best trait," Tony grinned. "Stop trying to deny the kid his best genetic rights."
"Why has no one tried to take those kids away from you yet?" They looked over as Clint slid into the booth next to Tony. "A megalomaniac and an evil genius should not make a competent couple."
"Hey, why am I the megalomaniac?" Tony frowned.
"Barton, are you trying to get on my good side?" Loki just smirked as Eindride kicked his little booted feet. "Recognizing my best features is a good way to start."
"Why is our fearless Agent doing out so close to Christmas? Do bad guys take the holidays off?" Tony asked as a waitress brought over three glasses of water. Tony handed the diaper bag over to Loki and he took out a pre-made bottle.
"No, but I do," Clint shrugged as he leaned back in the booth. "What about you two? I would have thought that you'd get all your shopping done online, or something."
"No, lately he likes to do the shopping himself, but that doesn't stop him from procrastinating," Loki informed him.
"You went out to do all of your shopping the week of?" Clint looked at Tony. "You might actually be crazier than I thought."
"Yeah yeah yeah," Tony waved him off. "Watch out or I'll send my attack dog after you." Clint glanced down at Fenrir who was laying down under the table with her head on her paws. "Don't be fooled by her pleasant demeanor, she's vicious." Loki rolled his eyes.
"Maybe next time we'll take her instead of you on a mission." Clint smirked and sipped his water.
Steve smiled as he felt the bed dip next to him, and he wrapped his arm around Gabby's waist pulling her closer. "Is it morning?" He asked sleepily.
"Mmm hmm," she smiled, humming against his neck. "Merry Christmas." She started to rub his shoulders. "Do you remember four weeks ago? When we were in Asgard?"
"An impromptu wedding courtesy of the Queen of Asgard?" He chuckled and nodded. "I remember."
"And you remember that night?" She smirked a little when Steve nodded again. "Oh good. Well, I just want to let you know that this is our last Christmas together. Alone, at least." Steve cracked one eye open to look at her. "And we're going to be buying more presents next year. And I'm going to be having a few more dress fittings right up until the wedding, and-"
"Gabby?" He turned on his back to look at her fully. She bit her lip a little, still smiling.
"I know that time moves a little fast on Asgard, and we were there for a week, then we came back here, but I got something in the mail yesterday and-" Steve put a finger on her lips to stop her rambling.
"Are trying to tell me something important?" She nodded. "Life changing?" She nodded again. "Gabby, are you trying to tell me that you're pregnant?"
"Merry Christmas?" She squeaked and laughed when Steve suddenly sat up and swung her to her feet on the floor. He grabbed her face and kissed her. "So, you like your present then?" Gabby wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him again. "Good thing I finished school."
"Is that where you were last week?" He was grinning, his hands rubbing her neck. "At the Doctor's?"
"Getting a blood test, just to make sure," she nodded. "And I got the results in the mail yesterday, but you were out late, so I thought I would give you a Christmas present."
"I love you so much," he kissed her and leaned his head against hers. Gabby took one of his hands and put it on her stomach and he grinned. "I love you both."
"We love you more, and we promise not to make you too crazy." Steve snorted, still smiling. "Do you want to tell my Dad, or should I?" Steve paused and looked at her and she snorted. "I'll reward you with letting you go with me to the food taste test after the New Year. It'll be good."
"Trying to spoil me before I spoil you?" Steve wrapped an arm around her waist and started to sway with her.
"Let's hope that you don't called away on Avengers business during the tastings."
"Why's that?" Steve raised an eyebrow.
"Because I'm not saving any food for you." She grinned.
Tony cackled evilly as he came out of Eindride's room holding the wiggling baby. Loki stared at the little green elf hat on his sons head and considering for a second incinerating it. "What have you done to him?"
"I have gotten him into the holiday spirit!" Tony proclaimed. Eindride lifted his arms a little when he saw Loki, probably hoping to be saved. "When the others come they will see that we have the best looking child any time of the year, and we will have won."
"Won what?" Loki frowned trying to take his son, but Tony kept moving out of the way.
"The game of course!" Loki just kept frowning. After 20 years he still didn't understand Tony sometimes. At least it still made life interesting. "JARVIS told me that Steve and Gabby were on their way up, and Kaia and Nathan should be right behind them."
"Aunt Pepper and Uncle Phil will be back by New Years," Gabby said as the elevator door opened and her and Steve walked in, Steve carrying a couple big bags full of presents. "And we found someone else behind us." Bruce waved as he had a bag in his hand too.
"Yay!" Tony bounced Eindride a little and he looked over at Loki.
"I cannot save my son, I am sorry," Loki lamented.
"Tony, what have you put on that child?" Bruce asked as he came over and took the helpless boy from Tony. He pulled the hat off and Eindride squealed.
"Well, he Was awesome looking," Tony pouted.
"We're not going-" Steve looked at Gabby and she shook her head.
"No, no we will not be doing that."
"Doing what?" Tony leaned in, very curious. "Is there gossip? Does Pepper know?"
"No, no one knows yet," she said as she pushed Tony away. "And I know who I'm telling first, right after Dad."
"Hmm, must be serious if the Dad gets to hear it first." Tony turned his attention to Steve. "What is it Cap? You can tell me."
Steve shook his head. "Not telling you yet, Tony."
"Remember how annoyed I made you on the Hellicarrier?" Steve eyed Tony carefully. "We were about to rip each others heads off..."
"No, Tony, I'm not telling you." Tony snapped.
"You people are no fun."
"Then I guess it's a good thing that we're here." Tony turned as Balder and Thor walked in. "Hello darling." Balder grinned as Gabby went over to hug him. She pulled down on his shoulder and whispered something in his ear. He grinned and picked her up spinning her. "This is wonderful news!"
"Wait, I don't even get to hear it outloud?" Tony watched as Gabby went over to Loki and and whispered to him. Loki started to laugh and nod, and that really made Tony curious now. "Whaaaaaaat?"
"She asked me if I wanted another niece or nephew," Loki smiled as Gabby grinned at Tony. "Dear, she's pregnant."
Tony whipped his head back to look at Steve, who was grinning now, then back to Loki. "I warned you, the invasion has begun!" Loki snorted and threw a kitchen towel at his head, covering his face.
