Twisted in Ties (Loki x OC)

Chapter 30

Izetta's POV

Once everything was settled, I told Thor that I had to visit Tony. I couldn't go back to Asgard without telling him everything I'd accomplished. Though, that feeling was shadowed by my own sadness. It hurt to think about Loki's death. It was worse when I knew it was my fault. Even if Thor didn't see it that way, I knew it was my fault.

I decided to head back to Stark Tower, knowing Tony would be working away as always. If he wasn't there, then I'd head back to the mansion in Malibu. For now, It was nice to see New York again with it not being all destroyed. I was happy to be back. 

As I arrived I finally got online with Jarvis again. My gear had been cut off from him since...well...the whole...being all the way across space thing. I landed and it was clear that everything was a bit different now. I walked in and Jarvis told me where to go to take my gear off. After I did that, I began to explore the level I was on. Jarvis said he'd notify them that I had returned. Still, I continued to walk and look around.

"Tony? Pepper?" I began to head toward what looked like another workshop area. "Anybody home?" I heard a clanging sound along with rushed footsteps. I looked toward the stairs as Tony nearly fell down them, running as fast as he could and jumping the last three steps. He stopped once he saw me. I smiled, happier than ever to see him. "Hope you didn't wait up for me."

"Izz!!" He rushed over and latched onto me with a hug.

"Tony!?" I heard Pepper call out as she hurried down too. I smiled as Tony let go of me just enough so we could both turn and see her too. She looked stunned when she saw me. "Izetta! You're back!" I laughed as we all had a group hug together.

"It's good to be back!"

"So, how was Asgard?" She asked.

"Adventurous, to say the least," I chuckled. "Thor is one hell of a battle partner. But he's a little slow for my taste sometimes. Missed having a better flying buddy." 

"Why don't you come and sit down? Let's talk over a few drinks." I happily joined them at the table as she gave me my favorite. 

"Oh, hell yes, baby! I missed Cherry Vanilla Coke so much!" I said happily. They both laughed a little, sitting down with me.

"So, what did you learn, Izz?" Tony asked. I looked at him for a moment.

"...A lot," I answered. "I...don't even know where to begin."

"Wherever you want," Pepper told me. I smiled a bit. 

"Well, I learned a lot of new abilities. I got better at my water control, I learned Light Elven magic. Well, some, anyway. I learned some dark magic, but nothing really dangerous! I promise!" I said quickly.

"It's alright, just keep going," Pepper chuckled.

"What about finding out about yourself?" Tony asked. I sighed.

"Uh, yeah...that one was...rough." 

"What happened?" Pepper asked. I frowned.

"I...found out who my parents were. I found out I had twin older siblings, brother and sister."

"You did?" Tony asked a little nervously. I smiled.

"Hey, that isn't going to change anything, Dad." He smiled as I said it. "Besides, they're all...gone." They both frowned.

"Oh, Izetta...I'm so sorry." Pepper said, taking my hand and rubbing the back of it with her thumb to comfort me. I smiled a bit. 

"It's not your fault. It's...it's actually mine. I...tend to cause trouble wherever I go, apparently. I don't remember everything, but I know they all died...mostly because of me."