A life together

The Calm

-2012-

Everything remained normal after the incident with Hammer and Vanko. Well, as normal as it gets. Let's be honest, nothing was normal in Tony Stark's life. Especially when he was living with the god of mischief.

"Loki! I'm going to murder you"

Tony walked to the library where the Jotun was lazily reclining in an armchair reading quietly.

"Red? Really? What are you, five?"

Loki looked up and laughed so hard that the book slipped from his lap. "Oh my. Darling, you look ravishing," he said trying to control his expression.

Tony glared. "When were you gonna tell me? Even better, why would you dye my hair in the first place? I had flaming red hair all day until Happy had a little pity and told me I looked like one of the Weasleys", he said with a frown.

"I must say, it really goes with the Iron Man suit. Maybe I should have added golden strands. What do you think, JARVIS?"

"It really is your best work Mr. Loki. May I suggest sending a picture of the events to Director Fury? He is still angry at sir for rejecting the Avengers initiative, a picture may cheer him up."

"JARVIS, you read my mind. Do that immediately"

"Wha- No! Don't do that, and Nick should actually be thankful I accepted to be a consultant out of the goodness of my heart, he couldn't afford me if I asked for payment." That only made the god laugh louder. "I hate you. Both of you."

"Of course sir. We tolerate you too"

Tony spluttered indignantly and Loki continued laughing as if he had no tomorrow. Well , thought the genius, it's worth it if he keeps laughing like that.

They were having breakfast when a woman appeared in front of them causing Tony to almost choke on his coffee.

"Mother!" Loki said happily, running to hug her. "You did not tell me you were going to visit. Did something bad happen? Another battle? Does Odin need me?"

She smiled and caressed his cheek, "Easy my son, I only came to see you because I missed you. I may also want to meet this man you talk about so much."

Hearing that, Tony got up from the table awkwardly and looked at them both with uncertainty. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Queen Frigga. Loki has told me a lot about you. You'll have to forgive me, I don't have the slightest idea of how to act in these situations. Do I shake your hand? Do I bow? Maybe you have some weird alien royalty greeting that I know nothing about, so I better do nothing so I don't embarrass myself... more than I already did with that ramble, that is. Dammit. "

"Oh Loki, he is even more adorable than what you said. This is wonderful! And so handsome too", said the queen grabbing his cheeks. "You can call me Frigga, Anthony. You have been with my son for years, you are already part of the family as far as I am concerned."

Tony blushed and Loki's mother only reacted by hugging him. "Thank you for taking care of my son".

"You don't need to thank me. He's my life, I will always take care of him."

"I can take care of myself", mumbled Loki.

"Sure you can, my son. But that does not mean we cannot help you."

Tony approached him and wrapped an arm around his waist, "Quit the grumpy face, Lokes. You love people taking care of you", he said giving him a kiss on the corner of his lip.

Flushed, Loki said, "Whatever. How is everything on Asgard? I have not heard from Thor since he left."

"I lied to you. Something happened."