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“Loki,” Doctor Strange glared at Loki, “Doctor Strange, I wish no harm to your ‘planet.’ I had no choice, or Thor would die.” Loki was right, and he knew. “Still, you are a hostile force on this planet,” Strange said, starting to move his hands “In case you didn’t notice, dipshit, there’s a spaceship in the sky the size of New York Loki is the least of our worries,” Tony said, was Tony Stark defending him. “I see Thor needs medical help, but Loki is and was charged and sentenced with a crime.” Doctor Strange said condescendingly, “So you want to waste your time on me and not Thanos? What a productive use of time.” Loki said, “Strange, postpone this little petty fight for now. We have bigger things to worry about.” Bucky said, gesturing for Loki to walk inside, and Loki obliged. When he walked in, all eyes turned to him and Thor. Bucky rushed in. “he's on our side. Ok, they both need medical attention. No fighting each other, got it.” Bucky said, putting himself before the brothers, “I thought you both were dead after I got sent to Earth. Well, I just thought, you know, yeah.” Banner said Loki was struggling to stand. He lost a little bit too much blood. “If we could hold the pleasantries for a bit.” Loki said, adjusting his footing to keep Thor from falling. “Yeah, you look like you're about to fall over.” Bucky said, guiding them to the medical room.
“What the absolute fuck just happened.” Natasha said, “Was that Loki like the New York Loki.” Peter said, “Yes, that was.” Vision said Tony came in with Dr. Strange, “so I think the cat is out of the bag.” Tony said, “As you can tell, Loki is on earth again, but due to our dire situation and his knowledge, we have to deal with him for the time being.” Dr. Strange said as everyone started to argue.
“It seems my presence has caused quite the commotion,” Loki said, dropping Thor onto the medical bed. “They just need to get over themselves,” Bucky said. Loki walked over, sitting on the side. “You must not know why they hate me so much.” Loki said, “Oh, I know of your attempt to take over the earth. I don’t care.” Bucky said, attaching an IV to Thor's arm and grabbing some anti-septic wipes to get the blood off, but instead, Loki flicked his wrist, and no blood remained. “Maybe don’t use that too much. You run out, right?” Bucky said, “I don’t run out, but if I don’t have the strength or am too injured, I can’t use it, but I never run out; I just don’t use it.” Loki said, cleaning the blood off himself. “So, what’s the plan for you,” Bucky asked Loki, throwing out the wipe. “To be honest, I don’t have one, and to be really honest, I thought I was going to die,” Loki said, but in his mind, he knew he would eventually. Thor bolted awake. “Loki,” Thor said, grabbing at his arm. “Calm, Thor. Calm, it’s ok. We’re at the Avenger’s campus.” Loki said, grabbing Thor’s hands to keep him from hurting himself, “But that means you're not safe.” Thor said, trying to yank his hands out. Thor could usually overpower Loki easily, but he was too weak. “Shhh, it’s ok. You need to calm down. You’re going to make yourself pass out.” Loki said, keeping a firm grip, but his voice was gentle. Thor was hyperventilating. Loki was right. If he kept going, he would pass out. Black was appearing in Thor's vision. “Thor, breathe with me. Okay, do you understand?” Loki said, moving Thor’s hands to Loki’s chest. Loki breathed slowly, waiting for Thor to do the same. Then Thor's breathing slowed, matching Loki's. They stayed that way for a while. Thor kept his eyes on Loki’s hands. Keeping track of Loki’s breathing, Bucky watched this. He could not believe this was the man who tried to take over New York. He seemed so calm, so kind, not evil and cruel. Then, a knock at the door made all three’s eyes snap up. Thor took his hands off Loki. “Loki, why are you here.” Nick Fury said, marching up to the gods. “Fury--.” Thor started, but Loki cut him off. “Director Fury, I mean no harm to this planet, but Thor needs medical attention. If I had any other option, I assure you I would not be on this planet.” Loki said, holding his hands up. “If Thor truly is your only reason, then why is there a giant spaceship in the sky.” Nick Fury said, “You can not be blaming him for that.” Bucky said, watching Fury blaming him was uncalled for. “It’s not Loki’s fault that Thanos is here. It’s because of the stones.” Thor said. Loki glared at Thor, and then Thor remembered that they didn’t know who Thanos was or why he was there.