Leaving
It was a week after the first time they slept together when it happened. Kat had been on top, and Loki was sitting up against the headboard. They were both so in the moment, not nervous about first times, and that’s when Loki felt that pull again.
Kat’s forehead was leaning against his as she rolled her hips repeatedly, and when Loki opened his eyes, she was glowing. No. Wait. They were both glowing. Kat had a soft black glow around her, and he had a similar blue one. “Katherine.” He whispered, and when she opened her eyes, they were black. Her eyes widened as she looked at him, stopping her movements.
“Loki, your eyes, what’s happening? They’re blue.” She told him. He nodded, pulling her closer to him. “Yours are black darling. This is our magic mating with each other. I didn’t think it was true, it’s a tale so old, and it never happens anymore, but Little Dove, we’re soulmates.” He said, running a hand through her hair. She searched his face for a minute, then leaned in and kissed him passionately.
They were lying in a naked tangled mess, Kat’s head on Loki’s chest, her leg in between his. “So, this soulmates thing, it’s like super rare?” She asked him. She felt him nod. “Yes. I haven’t heard of it in over a hundred years. It happens between truly powerful people. I thought it was just a myth, but I was wrong.” He hummed as she traced little circles on his chest. “So then, it wouldn’t be weird for me to say I love you, then right?” She said softly. He stilled underneath her, and she propped herself up on her elbow.
“Unless you don’t feel the same way. I know it’s early, but I can’t help it Loki. You’re the most amazing man I’ve ever known, and I’d be crazy not to love you.” He smiled up at her. “I love you too Little Dove.”
“You do?”
“Yes. I think I’ve loved you since the moment I met you.” He whispered, pulling her down for a kiss.
**
It was two weeks later when Tony told them he’d found somewhere for the Asgardians to live. There was a village in Norway that was abandoned, and that maybe with Loki’s magic, they could make it livable. There would be enough room for the remaining Asgardians and room to grow. Maybe Kat could go live there with Loki one day. If that was something he wanted. She didn’t want to be an Avenger, forever right?
It was decided that Loki and Valkyrie would go back up to the Asgardian ship and tell Thor the news. Kat didn’t want Loki to go, but she understood that his brother needed him. She walked with Loki and Valkyrie out to the lawn as they prepared to call on Heimdall to take them to the ship. Loki turned to Kat and took her face in his hands.
“Please come back to me.” She whispered. He leaned in and kissed her softly. “I promise my love. I will come back to you. Try not to get into trouble while I’m gone.” He teased. She rolled her eyes and kissed him again, letting go of his hand so he could go stand next to Valkyrie.
“Heimdall, bring us up please!” Valkyrie called. There was only a second before there was a flash of light, bright enough to cause Kat to cover her eyes. When it was gone, only a burn mark was left in the grass. She heard Tony sigh next to her.
“I’m really getting tired of replacing the lawn.” He said, throwing an arm around her shoulder and leading her back inside. She was already missing Loki, but she knew that he would be okay, and he would come back to her.
Kat pushed herself in training. She took up hand to hand with Peter and found she quite liked sparring with the teen. He was quick on his feet and always kept her looking over her shoulder. She was currently on her back because he had taken her feet out from under her. Again. Peter was standing over her with a hand outstretched, helping her to stand.
“Sorry Kat, really, because you have been doing so good, you’re footing just still gets off sometimes and that’s how I can take you down. That and I’m just a little bit faster than you.” He said with a smirk. Kat rolled her eyes and that’s how Peter hung upside down for ten minutes, while Kat stood under him and laughed.
She was mainly on her own with her magic. There wasn’t anyone else in the compound that had powers, so she spent the training time she would have with Loki, in the simulation room, running over different scenarios. She went threw the Battle of New York several times, then she did some simulations with Hydra agents, where the room turned into big factories she had to navigate around in the dark. Her powers were growing and she could now light a room up if she needed to.
Loki and Valkyrie had been gone for two weeks and Kat missed him so much. Tony took note of how down she was and decided to have a family night. He invited Peter, and Pepper had takeout brought in from Kat’s favorite burger place. Tony knocked on Kat’s door and found her in her pajamas when she opened it.
“Come on sparkles, I’ve got a burger and fries waiting for you, and Pepper and Peter are in the living room waiting with any kind of movie you could ever want to watch. Let’s go, it’s family night.” Kat smiled up at him and followed him into the living room.
“Sparkles?” She asked. Tony shrugged. “You get a sparkle in your eyes when you’re using your powers, it’s adorable.” You rolled your eyes but liked the nickname anyway.
This was new territory for Tony. He cared for Kat and Peter like they were his own children, hell they were old enough to be. Peter reminded Tony so much of himself when he was younger. Brilliant, eager to learn, mesmerized by technology.
Kat on the other hand, was something different. Something in her reminded him of his mother. Her kindness maybe, or her determination. Tony knew he would do whatever it took to protect her, Peter too.
‘Alright kids, what movie do we pick?” He asked them, settling down on the couch with his burger.
“Uh, the best movie there is.” Peter said. Tony rolled his eyes as the opening credits to Star Wars rolled on the screen.
“You’ve seen way too many movies kid.”