Discoveries
The Avengers made their way into the room quietly so Loki wouldn't be able to hear them. They could very clearly hear the song coming from the bathroom now, along with the sound of rushing water. They all crowded around source of the song to hear. They were surprised to hear it actually sounded... good. Great, even!
Can I clear my conscience,
If I'm different from the rest,
Do I have to run and hide?
I never said that I want this,
This burden came to me,
And it's made its home inside.
If I told you what I was,
Would you turn your back on me?
And if I seem dangerous,
Would you be scared?
I get the feeling just because,
Everything I touch isn't dark enough
If this problem lies in me
Thor stared at the door sadly. 'Is this what he really feels like?' he thought. The rest of the group was listening with utter amazement at the angelic voice coming from the room next to them. Who knew the would-be-ruler-of-earth would sing like a fricken angel?! Though they had to wonder, how did he know earth songs?
I'm only a man with a candle to guide me,
I'm taking a stand to escape what's inside me,
A monster, a monster
I've turned into a monster
A monster, a monster
And it keeps getting stronger.
Clint whispered, "Kind of fitting for the guy who tried to kill us all." Thor glared at him and Clint went back to listening at the door. Tony started humming the tune. Imagine Dragons. The guy has taste, gotta give him that.
The singing stopped.
Suddenly, the door burst open with a very angry Loki looking at the avengers, who had fallen backward from Loki opening the door. He was only wearing a plain towel around his waist and the golden bracelets on his wrists to prevent magic use. His hair was dripping and they could practically see the fire in his eyes "What are you doing!? Don't you know a norns-damned thing about privacy!?" With that, he slammed the door on them.
Tony, Thor, and Nat decided to stay back in Loki's room while the rest of their friends went down to set up their instruments in the band room. They sat on his bed in silence for several minutes before Nat asked Thor," Did you know he could sing like that?"
"No. This is the first time I have ever heard my brother sing. I wonder why he kept it from me?" he said sounding a little hurt.
"I wonder if he would join the band..." Tony said, almost to himself. They didn't have too long to think about it because a minute later Loki came out of the bathroom. He was wearing some black sweatpants and a dark-grey tee shirt. Not surprising considering those were the clothes they had given him upon his imprisonment. He looked at the people on his bed and sighed, "What do you want?"
They all looked at Tony waiting for an answer. Finally, he said, "I was wondering... well, we were wondering if you wanted to join our band. We need a vocalist."
"And why in Hel's name would I do that?"
"We thought maybe it would be a nice idea for you to be able to let out your emotions in a good way, instead of, ya know, destroying things," Tony said, remembering the incident where Loki had thrown a table at Thor when he had tried to reason with his wayward brother.
"Forget it." Loki sneered.
"Brother, please do this. I believe it would greatly benefit you." Thor looked at Loki with pleading eyes. Goddamn, what is it with this family and looking like put-out puppies.
"First off, I am NOT your brother. Second off, what will you do for me if I do this for you?"
Tony contemplated for a few moments before he said," You will not be locked in here. I will give you free rein of the tower, and you may do whatever you like unless it will cause harm to us or anyone else."
"WHAT!?" Nat, Thor, and Loki exclaimed simultaneously. While Thor and Nat sat there shocked, Loki quickly said, "It's a deal...on one condition."
"What?"
"I get to keep the old phone I stole from you."
"YOU'RE THE ONE WHO STOLE IT!?" Tony exclaimed. So THAT'S how he knows earth music.
"Yes, I did. Now, do we have a deal?" Loki asked calmly.
"Deal," Tony said reluctantly.
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Loki left his cell for the first time in months and followed Tony down to what he assumed was a music room. He went in and stared at all of the instruments and posters in the large room. The walls were a beige color with a large mirror on the front wall. The posters littered the side walls and if he didn't know any better, Loki would've thought this was a teenager's bedroom.
He was pulled out of his thoughts when he felt firm hands on his shoulders as he was pushed into a wall staring face to face with an angry Clint. "What are you doing here?!" he demanded. Loki stood there, surprised and unable to move because of the pressure on his shoulders from Clint holding them.
"It's ok, we are allowing him to do this," Tony said.
"What?!"
"Barton, just let him go."
Clint let go of Loki begrudgingly and walked away to finish setting up his drum kit. Loki brushed himself off before walking calmly to the microphone in the center of the room. As everyone was setting up their instruments, Loki sat down on a couch in the corner. He closed his eyes and sang to himself softly.
We do what we have to
When we fall in love
We say what we need to get out
When it's not enough
Whether it's to yourself
Or lookin' at someone else
Everybody lies lies lies
It's the only truth sometimes
Doesn't matter if it's out there, somewhere
Waiting for the world to find
Or buried deep inside
Everybody lies
Everyone in the group had since stopped what they were doing to listen to the beautiful song. Loki had forgotten at this point that he was not alone and just kept softly singing.
Just being honest
We're playing for both sides
It's easy to deceive, but it's hard
When the trust that's broken is mine
For better or for worse
For the happy or for the hurt
Everybody lies lies lies
It's the only truth sometimes
Doesn't matter if it's out there, somewhere
Waiting for the world to find
Or buried deep inside
Everybody lies
Loki's voice drifted off and he suddenly realized where he was again. Everyone else in the room looked like they had seen a ghost
" What's the matter?" Loki asked, concerned for them. Thor only said," Brother..." before going up to try and hug him. Loki stared at them for a second before realising what had happened and ran out of the room and back to his cell out of embarrassment.