Raccommodage

     "And I'm Riley. The best and baddest of the group." Riley said teasingly. After they had explained the situation to the children they began with the introductions and, surprisingly, the children knew most of them, though by different names. apparently Loki told stories of his adventures on earth using strange nicknames. Clint was Hunter, Steve Leader, Bruce Alpha, Natasha Snake, Tony Beta and Thor heh Thor was Odinson. tony snorted when he heard the normal, I-don't-care-about-you-enough-to-give-you-a-nickname name he was given. Steve elbowed Tony shaking his head scoldingly. At that Tony contained his laughter but he still had a smug grin on his face.

     The children were cuddling into Loki's side slightly intimidated by the new, human adults who, according to the stories, were a force to be reckoned with. Fenrir, the ever so friendly and reckless sibling he was,according to Sleipnir, interrogated the humans asking things like, 'Why would you do such horrible things to daddy?!' or 'Aren't you supposed to be his brother?? Why didn't you protect him?!' or 'What makes you heroes and daddy the bad guy?' each question catching everyone in the room off guard and leaving them speechless. Even his siblings were surprised by his questions knowing him for being a bit shallow minded.

         At the moment Fenrir was spitting fire at Thor and Clint since Clint decided to defend their actions and since Thor was the reason, mainly, that Loki was imprisoned and prevented from seeing his children, leaving Tony to watch skeptically as Riley attempted to sneak closer to Loki without getting caught.  He stared silently watching as the young teen slid onto the couch where Loki lay and poked his cheek squinting as though she was looking for something. She continued until Jormungand noticed her and made an attempt to bite her warningly. She pulled her arm away and contained a yelp trying not to bring the attention to her and what she was doing knowing quite obviously that hat she was doing would not please the others.

     She covered her mouth with her hand and looked around to see if the others knew what she was doing. Thankfully most of them were engaging in the battle of words with Fenrir. Well all but Tony. They locked eyes and she lowers her hand smiling sheepishly as Tony gave her a stern 'You're in trouble' look. Jormungand was wrapping himself possessively around Loki in a defensive manner. Riley got up and walked over to Tony's side when he called her over with a hand gesture her head down as she stared at the floor shamefully.

     "Kid listen. Your dad tried to kill us and everyone on the planet. We had to defend ourselves. Our people. Don't be sour because your dad's on the wrong side of the fence." Clint said coldly. As soon as he finished Fenrir growled. A scary, loud, low growl that nobody thought the child could make. It was that of an animal. A full grown angry animal. Even his siblings, who were just as angry as him, were surprised. Sleipnir climbed down from the couch and trotted towards his younger, Hela close behind. She looked at the strangers face and eyes void of any emotion. It scare Steve to seethe sort of expression on such a young child. No child should have that look in their eyes, that look of knowledge. Steve wondered just what had happened to each of these children to be able to give the looks they did. Sure Hela looked void of emotion but the others, they looked like they had too much emotion. Fenrir looked ready to kill. Even his fangs were bared and his knees bent as though ready to pounce if he caught any strange movements. Like a predator hunting their prey. And Sleipnir looked too responsible and guilty than any child should. And Jormungand, he looked too defensive. Too scared and on edge. As though something was coming. Something he'd feared his whole life and steered clear of. Steve watched with sadness as Sleipnir and Hela stood infant Fenrir and looked at him eyes knowing as though a conversation was happening between Hela and Fenrir, but not Sleipnir. He only looked at him sternly. Silently. Fenrir sagged, the tension draining from his body as he leaned against his elder sibling.

      "First mommy now daddy....it's not fair..." Fenrir mumbled into Sleipnir's neck though it was loud enough for the others in the room to hear. Hela pushed the two back to Loki maintaining a glare directed at Clint. He winced slightly at the hate she held in her eyes but contained himself. Natasha leaned towards Thor and whispered.

    "Mommy?''

     "Apparently." Thor whispered back.

     "Where is this mother?'' Nat asked softly though she doubted Thor knew either.

      "Guess we'll have to find out." He replied clearing his throat and straightening his posture.  He walked towards the children who were now leaning heavily on Loki at both of his sides. He kept his voice soft so as to not disturb his sleeping brother.

    "Children where is the mother you speak of?'' All he got as an answer though was silent glares.

"I suppose I shall my brother when he awakens, then?'' Thor inquired. He only got more silence and stronger glares.

       "Very well!'' He said all too cheerily, "Now my friends. I think we ought to get to the elephant in the room. Very small Elephant but there non the less. Sleeping arrangements." Thor walked towards and gestured to what he assumed to be the kitchen to continue the conversation.

       Sleipnir stared at his parent, his anxiety growing every second Loki's eyes remained closed. He began to aggressively shake Loki in and attempt to wake him up. Loki woke up to the weight of his children on his sides. The pressure hurt and comforted him at the same time knowing each of his children were by his side but hurting his damaged ribs and hidden wounds. He looked down at his children and smiled pressing  feather light kisses to each of their heads a warm but tired smile on his face. He looked to his side when he heard a strange noise. He stared at the young female mortal. Something about her was...enticing. He took in her appearance. Long light and dark brown hair that seemed to be naturally wavy, grey eyes with a hint of blue that held emotion but lacked colour, beautiful love tan skin that he imagined to be inhumanly smooth and freckles that rooted her skin perfectly. She looked so familiar but seemed so...foreign. Almost like he knew her in a different life or something. He only noticed he was staring blankly when the girl cleared her throat and waved at him a small, timid smile on her face and a light, barely noticeable blush on her cheeks. he was going to raise his hand and wave back but a yell broke him from his trance and he sighed nervously his breath shaky as he turned and looked at his intimidatingly large brother.

      "Ah Loki you are awake. Perfect timing my brother-" Thor boomed but his words died on his lis as Loki waved in the air dismissively.

      "I want to hear none of it Thor. I am too drained to handle your nonsense this day." He spoke softly but clearly unlike before. Tony placed his hand on his hips sassily and raised a judgemental eyebrow.

      "Worry not brother it is a simple question. Then you can be on your way to your new room if you so please." Loki's eye brow rose in confusion at the mention of a room but he dismissed it his brain scolding him for not realising that he needed a place to sleep.

     "What is it? Make it quick.'' He demanded.

      "Where are the mother of these children? Should they not be taking part in the raising of their children?'' Loki sighed quite audibly and rubbed the bridge of his nose before it finally clicked. He glanced up at the young teen realisation written on his face. She wasn't paying attention to him currently looking at Tony with pleading eyes as he watched her with scolding ones. He'd finally remembered. It wasn't that he'd met her before whether it be in this life or in another. She just looked like someone he knew. Like his wife. Loki immediately deflated as he remembered his wife in her best days. He sighed once again although more in sadness than annoyance now.

       "I do not know of their whereabouts and I do not acre enough to concern myself with them. It was up to them to decide whether or not they could handle being a part of their children life. They made their decision and I've made mine. Simple as that." Loki stated coldly staring down at his children who were in turn staring back at him confusion all over their faces. He shook his head a sad smile on his lips before looking back up at the room the smile replaced with a neutral expression. Fenrir whimpered at his side more fidgety than usual.

       "Daddy~'' He whined looking up with pleading eyes. Loki looked back down and noticed the way both Sleipnir and Fenrir couldn't seem to stay still. Even Jormungand was wiggling his tail. Loki looked up at the Avengers.

      ''I imagine you have a field of some sort?'' He asked quietly. Tony nodded proudly.

      "But why is that any use to you? You could barely even stand let alone-" He was cut off by Loki snarling a permanent scowl on his face now.

      "Im sure you humans can imagine the need to exercise children have." He muttered through clenched teeth each word strained as he attempted to control his anger.

      "Oh you want us to let them out to like play?'' Tony inquired mockingly. Loki didn't answer and simply tapped Jormungand lightly. he unwrapped himself from his father instead curling around Fenrir.

      "Have fun dearies." Loki whispered to his children smiling as they beamed with excitement and rushed towards the door eager to get some fresh air. Loki glared at each and everyone of the others in the room a challenge in his eyes as though he was saying 'I dare you'. Just as he expected none of them moved to deny the children some freedom. Thor made his way to the door opening it for the children that quickly ran through it and following them.

      No other words were said as Loki sinked back into the couch and threaded his fingers through Hela's hair as she leaned against his side and closed her eyes. The others left the room so as to not disturb the two and cause further drama. They also needed to have a deeper conversation about the new residents. A long day indeed.