In Another Life • A Loki/Fixing Marvel FanFic

Chapter 5 : Tower Life

"Kid?"

"Yeah?!" I called out, glancing up at the speaker where Tony's voice crackled through.

"When are you getting out of the lab? You're starting to become me." There was a hint of amusement in his voice, but I knew he was serious. I'd been holed up in the lab ever since the materials for my project had arrived, and I was so close to finishing.

"I'll be up soon for dinner!" I assured him, my eyes still fixed on the intricate wiring I was working on. "Just need to do one more tweak."

"I'll hold you to that," Tony replied before the call abruptly cut off.

"JARVIS, can you keep playing my music?"

"Of course, Mer." JARVIS's calm, British voice filled the lab as the familiar tunes continued. Surprisingly, this world had the same music as back home. Maybe it wasn't so surprising after all—it seemed like some things were universal.

It had been two months since I moved into the tower, and I'd started working on my suit almost immediately after settling in, so maybe a month ago? Time worked differently in Tony's lab—it was easy to lose track. Initially, I had planned on creating a full Iron Woman suit, but as I progressed, I realized that with my powers, I didn't need a complete suit. Now, I was focusing on crafting thrusters for flight and a headset for communication and interfacing with my AI, Alex, which Tony had helped me design. The headset would resemble the smart glasses Scott Summers used in the X-Men movies, but instead of red lenses, mine would be sleek black. So, essentially, I was building smart glasses and thruster boots. It felt like such a downgrade from my original plan, but it made more sense. I couldn't help but feel like I'd gone from being a potential Iron Woman to someone more like Peter Quill—a bit of a downgrade, but still cool in its own way.
.....

"Honey, I'm home!" I announced as I entered the penthouse, throwing my arms wide in mock enthusiasm.

"Sorry, kid, I'm taken," Tony quipped from the couch without missing a beat. "And besides, the whole age gap thing? Not really my style."

I rolled my eyes. "Actually, I was talking to Pepper," I shot back playfully, grinning as Pepper choked on her water. "Just kidding," I added quickly, laughing.

Tony scoffed, shaking his head. "I swear, sometimes I think you're my long-lost kid or something. Who's your mom?" He teased, earning a light smack on the arm from Pepper. "Ow! So, you finished with your gear?"

"Almost," I sighed, plopping down on the couch beside them. "But I feel kinda lame, going from a full Iron Woman suit to just boots and glasses."

"Well, you've got powers. I don't see why you need a whole suit," Tony pointed out, shrugging.

Yes. I didn't divulge that I had powers with Tony.
"I know, but it's always been so cool seeing you in your full suit," I admitted, running a hand through my hair.

"You can always make a full suit if you want. I've got the money," Tony offered, his tone casual as ever.

"Yeah, Stark, I know you do," I scoffed, rolling my eyes. "Maybe one day, but not right now... So, what should we make for dinner?"
.....

"What do you need, Miranda?" Fury's voice was as gruff as ever, even through the phone.

"I swear, by the end of my time here, I'm going to soften you up and make you my friend," I laughed, knowing full well that would be a challenge.

Fury just huffed in response. "What do you need?" he repeated, clearly not in the mood for banter.

"I want to see Steve. I know he's in New York, but I don't know where. And I know Tony isn't exactly a fan of his." Tony still thought of Steve as "the man his father wouldn't shut up about."