Chapter 1
Tony smiled to himself in satisfaction. The tower was empty for once and with Pepper away at a conference there was no one around to nag at him to do his actual work. Whistling to himself he walked over to the small lab he'd set up in the kitchen. After all, it wasn't like any of the avenger's could cook, besides Capsicle that is; so they shouldn't mind him using the free space for one of his smaller pet projects.
“Jarvis, turn up the music, I’m in the mood for some Metallica.” He called out, mind already focused on the small machine in front of him.
“Certainly sir.” The AI called out, and Tony grinned as Highway to Hell began to blast from the speaker around him. Nodding his head to the music he began to work on getting a few parts of his new creation up and running, all but missing the sound of thunder that came from outside.
“Stark!” Thor boomed, startling said man as he looked at the god in confusion.
“Big guy!” Tony blinked at the god in surprise. “Not that I mind, it's always nice seeing a friendly face but… why are you here?” He frowned as he saw the worry lines appear on Thor's face, and felt his gut drop at the thought that he possibly wouldn't like what the god had to say.
“I am in need of your assistance my good friend.” Thor stared at him with large and pleading blue eyes; they made him appear like a large puppy asking for a treat. Tony felt his panic rise at the sight, and cursed himself for being so sentimental when it came to his friends. “Please, you must help me hide my brother! If he is not kept safe and hidden I fear what will become of him.”
“Whoa! Back up!” Tony put his hands up, giving up on working on his new side project for now. “Brother?” The god had never mentioned having siblings before, but then again they had been fighting to save the world, so he supposed the guy had an excuse. “Why does he need to hide? Did he get grounded and wants to lay low for a while?” He cringed, he wasn't one for kids, especially bratty ones and with Thor being a prince… his brother was probably insufferable.
Thor shook his head. “He is betrothed to an frost giant, the monster would no doubt kill him if given the chance, I will not let my brother be used in such a manner, I beg you my friend, please help us!”
Tony blinked. Frost giant? Making a mental note to ask more about that later he sighed and leaned against his bar. “How old is this kid exactly, and for how long will he be here?” He scratched the back of his neck uncomfortably, knowing that he probably wouldn't be able to say no now.
Thor smiled at him in relief. “Thank you my friend!” The smile he gave Tony was blinding and made him want to inwardly pout; curse the blond bastard for those damn puppy eyes of his. “He is but waiting for your approval, I shall go and bring him in at once!” The god rushed out, leaving Tony blinking in surprise at the whirlwind the god left behind. He sighed tiredly.
He needed a drink.