New Plan
Clint rushed down the halls, clicking door after door open and announcing loudly, “LOKI HAS ESCAPED HIS CELL!”. All the avengers were up in an instant, still in their pajamas. They gathered in the living area, eyeing Loki and Vision incredulously.
Steve was the first to step forward and speak up, “Loki. I thought I asked you not to try any of your tricks?”
Loki smirked and looked towards the ceiling in thought, “Yes. You did. Many many times. But this is not a trick.”
“How did you even escape?” Natasha inquired, slightly irritated that she had been woken up so suddenly.
Loki eyed each so called ‘hero’ in the room, not believing how completely incompetent all of them truly were. “You left the door unlocked, did you expect me to just stay in there?”
Thor looks to the other team members, honestly shocked at this revelation, “You left the door unlocked? Why would you do that?”
Before anyone can explain Clint steps forward and waves his hands around, trying to get the team’s attention once again. “That’s not the only thing I called you for. Not only did Loki escape, but he somehow kissed and wooed our new friend Vision. Now I don’t know about you, but this is not a love story I particularly want to see play out.”
The rest of the team exchange confused glances. Tony steps towards vision and grabs his forearm, guiding him away from Loki.
“I created better than this. I know I did.” He glances up at the team when he hears someone scoff, “Someone say something?”
Bruce speaks, “Vision has free thinking, free will. If he chooses to be with Loki then we should lock him up too”
Vision, who had been silent the entire time, finally jumps in, holding up his hands in surrender. “I wouldn't betray any of you here. I'm aware of what Loki has done. Perhaps if you feel better by locking me away, I could use that time to reform him.”
Tony smirks, “There is the mind I created! Always ahead of the game. You can stay in Loki's cell. And this time we will be sure to lock it”
Thor grabbed Loki's shoulder a bit roughly and began guiding him back to the cell, while Vision was escorted by Tony. Clint could hardly believe any of it. First, the door is left unlocked and next the team is fine with them staying together. This is a bad idea. It's a mistake waiting to be made. He rolls his eyes and heads for the elevator.
“I'm out of here. This is going to blow up in our faces. I'm not staying for the cleanup.”
“Suit yourself Clint,” Steve replied, “I'm going to be here to keep a watchful eye on these two”
“Not too watchful I hope, unless you're into that.” The elevator doors closed between them and Clint was gone.
Natasha watched Tony and Thor vanish behind the end of the hallway. She shared a worried look with Steve and Bruce before heading to her bedroom to continue sleeping. Bruce followed after her, heading to his own room and shaking his head as he left. Steve stood there, staring out onto the city skyline and wondering what the hell was wrong with Vision.
The next morning began the new routine of “Teaching Loki how to be nice”. Vision decided to wake Loki a bit early, only to be surprised to find Loki already awake and reading a book by his window. Vision approached him, resting a hand upon his shoulder gently and looking over the book in his hands.
“What are you reading?”
“The only book I could find in this cell.”
“What's it about?”
Loki shut the book and stood up, pulling away from Vision.”It's not important. I need to know why you're so eager to help me. What have you to gain from this? You've outcasted yourself, willingly, and for what?”
“For Love.”, He drifted towards Loki again, taking the book from him and tossing it onto the bed besides them. “I did it because I have already seen you do terrible things through video, and I've heard of the crimes you've committed. Loki, I fully believe you are capable of great things if only you cared enough to try and do better.”
“‘Cared enough’. You know nothing about me.” He glances down towards his arm when he feels a hand hold him back from retrieving his book. His eyes follow the arm to meet with Vision, who is looking back at him.
“Let's begin lesson One.”