Morning After
After the events of the Avengers in New York, Loki was brought to Asgard to heal his mind. From there on he slowly remember something that he has been yearning for but could not remember due to his mind being under influenced.
He was in panic when he remember green eyes, green green green. The sound of someone calling him dad distantly starts to slowly make him remember. He cried when the memories came through, he yearn for his child who he left behind and he could not wait to go home.
Home.
He wanted to go home. To his child. To his safe haven.
As soon as they left him alone in his room, he snuck out to the secret entrance and as soon as he’s in Midgard, he teleports to their cottage. It was late in the evening, he made sure to remember to hide his cottage and himself from Heimdall’s eyes. He changed his clothing to one that normal humans would wear, he brisk walked to the Michaels. Once they open the door he apologize profusely to them and they reassure him that it was okay and they had fun taking care of Harry but they worry that Harry might have cried a few times because he was missing his dad. They understand of course because Loki is a “single dad” and so he is the only one to have been with Harry this whole time. They also told Loki of how Harry has been showing signs of fever this morning.
Loki thanked them and carry Harry to their home who was sleeping soundly in his arms not knowing that his dad has finally come home. Loki who was missing his child greatly would not let him go at all for the night and he silently wept knowing he left him all alone for too long till Harry cried for him. He felt guilty.
In the morning, Harry woke up confused because he was sleeping in their own room, his papa was sleeping with him. Oh how Harry cried, he have missed him greatly too. He thought Loki abandoned him because he was away for too long. Loki woke up to Harry crying and panic wondering if he’s hurt anywhere but then he came to a slow realization and he sit up and cradle Harry in his arms. Harry continue crying for his dad and Loki shushed him while kissing his forehead and whispering how he was sorry and his regrets for leaving him alone.
Harry cried himself to sleep again, Loki notices his head burning up but he thought it was just because of the heat. Harry has been feeling lethargic ever since he woke up, Loki even gave him a cold bath hoping to tone down the heat but Harry still stay the same. Its been a few days with Harry shivering, not eating, puking at times and Loki was minutes away from breaking down. He did not know who to turn to. He wanted to go to the Michaels’ that night as Harry’s condition worsen but they were having people over so he didn’t want to intrude. He have no choice but to seek help from others because he could not visit Healer Eir or they will put him in a cell and separate them both.
He noticed Harry was sweating profusely and gently lift him up, slowly calling his name but his child wouldn’t wake up. He felt so useless and with no other choice in mind, he went to the Avengers and begging them to help his child.
PRESENT DAY
Loki told them of what happen and they decide to talk again in the morning. Loki stayed with Harry not wanting to leave him even for a second, he had left him alone for so long and wouldn’t like for it to happen again. If only he did not leave, his darling gem would not have fallen sick.
Everyone respectively went to their own room except for Thor who stayed to accompany Loki and maybe talk with him. He have never seen his brother, adopted or not Loki is still his brother, this worried over someone. He have always known Loki to be fond of children because children are pure and not scared of him or judge him. But to actually adopt a child to be his own? He knew Loki to be possessive as well.
“What is his name?” Thor attempt to make a conversation with his brother, he sat on one of the chairs in the room.
“Haraldr Lokison is his official name but do call him Harry.” Loki caress his child’s head.
“I understand why you would not have told anyone about him. You care for him deeply and so will I as his uncle.” He proudly said it, excited to be one but scared of Loki’s reaction.
“Oh yes you can be his big idiot of an uncle.” Loki laughed slightly and Thor could not help but laugh as well despite the insult thrown, happy to see Loki actually laugh. They talked for the whole night, about small things, about Harry and Thor could not wait to spoil his nephew. He was shocked when Loki said that Harry was similar to that of a seidr. He’s sure Loki is happy of that for now he’s not alone anymore.
They both talked till the sun rises, bonding as brothers, Tony walked in along with Bruce to check up on the kid. Bruce seems to be the only one getting sleep knowing Tony stayed up in his lab tinkering with his suits.
“How is he faring doctor?” Loki asked.
“His temperature going back to normal, and everything else seems okay, he’ll be awake sometimes later and would probably be hungry and thirsty.”
“I shall start preparing breakfast then. Where is your kitchen, man of iron.” Everyone in the room was gawking at him.
“Wai- wait! You can cook??” Tony himself can’t cook a scramble eggs and a god from Asgard can? Bruce honestly just accept anything at this point. Loki with a child yeah okay.
“I did not know you can cook brother. Cook for me too, I shall be your tester as your brother.” Thor nods to himself.
“How can I not know how to cook when I have a child under my care and no Thor you can't be the tester, knowing you, you will probably eat everything before its ready.”
“Aha! you got me. To the kitchen we go.” Thor has a jump to his step.
“Man of iron do you have any ingredients in your kitchen or shall I go and fetch from my house?”
“Hous- you know what. Just- just go to the kitchen and yes I have ingredients unless I'm lacking in something please ask Jarvis for help. I can’t-“ Tony stark was so done and off the two gods went to cook in HIS kitchen. Bruce and Tony continue to monitors the child’s vitals or maybe just Bruce at this point.
Tony was looking through a surveillance camera, watching Loki cook a bacon? And Thor looking astonished at Loki flipping a pancake. They did not notice Harry’s eyes flutters open and took in the unfamilliar surrounding.
There’s two unknown men standing by his side and he was laying on a comfortable bed but too large for him, maybe even bigger than his at home.
Home. Dad.
Where is his dad? Did he leave him alone again? He slowly sit up, frowning. They finally noticed him and Bruce went to his side helping him up and offers him a water with a straw to help him drink.
“Dad? Where’s dad?” Bruce almost cooed at him but refrain himself from doing so.
“He’s preparing your breakfast. Are you hungry? How are you feeling?” Bruce in Harry’s point of view, he look like a soft teddy bear and there’s something he can see in brief, something green so he squint his eyes at Bruce.
“Green?” Harry tilt his head to the side, confused. Tony looked at him curiously, he have been observing the small kid.
“Who you?”
“My name is Bruce and this is Tony. We are uhh a friend of your dad?” He does not sound convincing at all but Harry didn’t notice it and nods in understanding.
“Oh I'm Harry and my dad is Loki.” He smiled shyly at the both of them and they can’t help but to return one back.
“So uh kid where are you from?”
“I am human?”
“What? Uh you know what nevermind I’ll have Jarvis look you up.”
“Tony that is so unnecessary.” Tony shrugs, who knows maybe Loki kidnapped him?
“Can I see dad?” Harry fiddled with his fingers, wanting to see his dad badly.
“Yeah sure, he’s probably done cooking now. Do you want me to carry you?” Harry nodded, Bruce lifts him slowly, not used to carrying a child especially having one close to him because of the other guy. He was worried that he’ll hurt others. Tony followed behind them closely, making silly faces at Harry who was giggling softly at him. They bumped into Steve on the way and he stare at Tony weirdly as he continue making weird faces to Harry but let it go. He saw how happy the kid was and smiled at Harry went he notices him. Harry shyly gave him a wave and Tony being jealous the kid’s attention was elsewhere decide to snatch him from Bruce and brisk walked to the kitchen where Natasha and Clint was waiting and sipping coffee from the island watching Loki prepare breakfast.
Steve once again stare weirdly. Weirder things have happen anyway.
“Did he prepare breakfast for us all?” Steve asked and nodding to the two agents.
“I thought I was dreaming honestly but Natasha smack me in the face already.” Clint sipped on his coffee and averted his gaze to Tony, or to the child in his arms. Loki finally noticing Harry, drops the spatula and rushed towards Tony, lifting Harry around and his sweet child was laughing as they were reunited.
“Oh my sweet sweet Harry. Oh my gem how are you darling? Are you hurt anywhere?” Harry giggled and puts both his hand on each side of his dad’s face and Loki brought their foreheads together and sigh softly.
“I’m okay papa. You’re with me now so I’m okay papa.” Everyone was just staring at them, Thor may or may not shed a tear or two.
“Let’s eat okay and then dad will introduce you to uh my friends okay?” Clint who was still sipping his coffee choked and to make it worst Natasha ‘gently’ pat his back. He did not expect him to say that they were his friends. Loki decided to sit at the table instead of on the island, the others let them be seeing as they need time together. Harry sat on his lap, still clinging onto him scared his dad might go away again and Loki indulge in his child’s need with no complaints. He’ll take any affection his gem gives him over anything.
When breakfast was done and over with they decided to move to the common room where Loki suddenly appeared in last night, the Avengers still trying to wrap their mind over the event with Loki getting mind-controlled himself, Loki escaping and knowing Loki have a child literally adds the cherry on top. They all sat in silence looking at each other, Thor cooing at Harry in his brother’s lap.
“Well um I guess we should start introducing each other.” Steve decided to take the initiation since none of them were talking and he was a littttle bit curious.
“So uh who would like to- okay nevermind. My name is Steve Rogers or Captain America.”
“Bruce Banner, physicist.” Thor, Loki and Harry tilts their head in his direction not knowing what this “physicist” is.
“He turns green too. Clint Barton, i like arrows.”
“Natasha.” Honestly these two.
“Tony Stark, ironman. Call me Tony kid.” Harry smiles at him remembering the nice weird man.
“Thor of Asgard, I am ahem your uncle, pleased to meet you young one.” They all mentally rolled their eyes at him except for Tony who can be seen rolling his eyes and making Harry laugh but he holds it in, admiring his uncle Thor.
“As you all know I am Loki and this is my child, Harry.” Loki urged Harry to introduce himself.
“Hello, I am uh? Dad whats my name again?” He was whispering t o Loki not knowing others can hear him. Natasha almost broke her mask, she have a weakness for cute kids.
“Oh yeah, I am Haraldr? Lokison. But dad said call me Harry. I am already 4 and am human.” Harry puffs his chest remembering that he have already turned 4 and was proud at his own introduction. Thor looks away, shedding tears of proudness same goes to Loki who just seem like he hits jackpot.
“I would like to express my regret on what I have done regardless of being controlled, I am sorry for the destruction on Midgard. If I had known things would turn out this way I would not have return to Asgard. Please forgive me and you have my gratitude for saving my child, I shall repay the favor when the time comes.” He bow his head to them and also clutching Harry to his chest, seeking comfort.
“I am sorry for what the other guy did to you, I know that it probably hurts a lot..” Bruce grimaced remembering how the other guy smashed Loki to the floor. Loki laughed and said its fine. Harry on the other hand was looking straight at Bruce and only Tony along with Steve noticed this.
“Hey kid you good?” Tony asked leaning forward knowing Harry might have seen something like this morning.
“Mr. Green!” Bruce spluttered while others were curious.
“Dad! Mr. Green is in him look!” Loki of course did not see what his child could.
“What did you say kid?” Steve asked, becoming interested.
“Mr. Green says hello. Why is he in Mr. Bruce? Can’t he go out?” he points a finger at Bruce’s direction.
“Now kid, it would be best for ‘Mr. Green’ to stay in Bruce. Banner how are you feeling?”
“Um good? The other guy feels happy? I don’t know what I’m feeling but I think he’s happy? I don’t feel like going green at the moment.” Everyone sigh in relief.
“Oh right, Harry is also a seidr.” Thor already knowing about this seems proud of his nephew and beaming at them.
“What is a seidr?” Suprisingly it was Natasha who asked.
Everyone shifts their attention to the duo. Loki whisper something in Harry’s ear, probably words of encouragement along with what to do. Harry decided he wants to stand by himself for this, wobbling slightly on his feet. He put his tiny hands together before opening it again and a small butterfly lightly fluttering its wings lay on Harry’s palms. The butterfly flutters towards Natasha, circling her head before disappearing in wisps of green.
Next, Harry closes his eyes and suddenly he disappears. They can hear him giggling nearby and then he reappears on Thor’s shoulder where Thor hurriedly secure the child on his shoulder who was lightly gripping his head.
“A magic user huh” Clint stares at the child, feeling conflicted. He don’t exactly have good experience with the only magic user he met, aka Loki.
“Oookay. So, who’s gonna tell Fury?” Tony clasps his hands together and stare at the others who gulps nervously. Loki looks like he’s gonna bolt any moment.