In Another Life • A Loki/Fixing Marvel FanFic

Chapter 15 : Vision

"Honey? I'm home," Clint announced as we all stepped into his home. The familiar warmth of a lived-in space greeted us—a stark contrast to the environments we were used to. Laura appeared in the doorway, her smile soft but surprised. "Sorry I didn't call ahead." He walked over to her, and they shared a brief kiss, a small moment of normalcy.

Tony, ever the skeptic, couldn't help but comment, "This is an agent of some kind," his eyes narrowing slightly as he tried to piece together this unknown part of Clint's life.

"Gentlemen, this is Laura," Clint introduced with a wave of his hand.

Laura, ever the gracious host, offered a warm smile. "I know all of your names," she said, her tone welcoming. Little feet suddenly pattered into the room, and Clint scooped up a little girl with ease, the tension in the air softening instantly.

"These are the smaller agents," Tony quipped.

The little girl's eyes lit up as she looked around, searching for someone. "Did you bring Auntie Nat?" she asked, her voice full of innocent excitement.

"Why don't you hug her and find out?" The girl squealed with delight and ran to Natasha, wrapping her arms around her legs.

Steve, always the gentleman, offered an apology. "Sorry for barging in on you like this."

"Yeah, we would have called ahead, but we were busy having no idea you existed," Tony added, still processing.

Clint's expression turned serious for a moment. "Fury helped me set this up. Kept it off SHIELD's files, and I'd like to keep it that way." His tone made it clear that this was a sanctuary for him, a place untouched by the battles they fought.
.....

I found Loki standing alone on the porch, staring out into the distance. There was a stillness about him, a quiet tension that spoke of battles fought and fears left unspoken. I walked up to him, the weight of everything pressing down on my chest.

"Loki?" I called softly, reaching out to run my hand over his shoulder. He didn't turn, but I could see the tightness in his posture. "You okay?" I asked, gently turning him to face me.

He offered a small, tight-lipped smile, but it didn't reach his eyes. "I'm fine," he said, though his voice was strained, and I could feel the lie behind his words.

I wasn't about to let him shut me out. "No, you're not," I said firmly, searching his eyes for the truth. "What did you see?"

He hesitated, his gaze dropping to the ground before he finally whispered, "Thanos."

My heart sank. Of course, it was Thanos. That name alone carried so much weight, so much terror. "You'll never not be afraid of him," I said softly, brushing my thumb across his cheek, feeling the tension beneath his skin. "But you need to realize that right now, you're safe." I cupped his face, forcing him to look at me. "You're not alone, Loki. You're part of our little Avenger group," I added with a small giggle, trying to lighten the mood.

His smile returned, warmer this time. "I know," he replied, his voice softening as he brushed a strand of hair behind my ear. "It's nice being a part of something." His gesture was tender, and for a moment, the weight of the universe seemed to lift from our shoulders. "Are you okay?" he asked, concern lacing his voice. "You were out longer than the rest of us."

I laughed, trying to shake off the lingering unease. "Well, she made me run a lot in my dream. I must have been more tired than I thought." I could see the worry in his eyes, but I didn't want him to dwell on it. "I'm okay," I assured him, leaning into his touch.
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Later, I found a quiet corner to sit and process everything that had happened. The world was moving so fast around me, and I felt like I was just barely keeping up. That's when Fury found me.