Flames of Green (Loki X Lucifer X OC)

All That Matters: Part 25

"I appreciate your help friend. But we need to return home. There are people there that I love that need protection." Lucifer said to Tony shaking his hand. Lucifer, Amenadiel, Eve, Loki, Sigyn, and Nic would be leaving New York to go to California. And like Lucifer said, there were people there that needed protection.

"While I do wish you would stay, I understand. If things go bad give me a call. I'll come running." Tony said then pulled Lucifer into a hug. Lucifer laughed a bit then patted his friend on the back. 

"Thank you." Lucifer said pulling away from Tony's embrace. Tony nodded and then turned to Amenadiel and Eve. Shaking both their hands and giving Eve an odd look. He wasn't her biggest fan but he kept his mouth shut. Something unusual for the quick witted man. He then turned to Loki and raised an eyebrow at him. 

"Be safe Stark." Loki said bluntly. They may have come along way but Tony Stark and the God of Mischief weren't exactly best pals. Tony winked at him which made Loki roll his eyes. Tony then turned his attention to Sigyn and pulled her into a quick hug. 

"Hang in there gal pal. Don't let these two knuckle heads get you down." Tony said with a cheeky smile. 

"I can handle them." Sigyn replied. 

"I know you can." Tony said. He then turned and faced Nic who stood fidgeting with his bag in his hand. "You know Kid, if LA isn't your style you can come right back. Your room will always be yours." Tony said and Nic gave him a small smile. 

"Thanks for everything." Nic whispered in Wanda's direction. She looked up and was going to say something to him but he walked swiftly toward the door. She knew Nic had feelings for her. She could feel it. The way he acted around her and laughed at everything she said. But she had Vision. And she would always love Vision. And she did have love for Nic. They had gone through very similar traumas in their lives. But she didn't love him the way he wanted her to. So he needed to get away. He needed to repair his relationship with his parents and move on from the woman he loved but couldn't love him back. 

"I shall come when you call dear brother!" Thor shouted as he waved at Loki walking towards the door. Sigyn turned around and with a big smile she waved back at her friend. Loki waved slightly then ignored his blabbering about brotherly bonds and family vacations. He loved Thor but he could only handle his boisterous personality so much. And with that the six travelers made their way to California. 

A FEW DAYS LATER 

Nic sat at the same window his mother did during her days as Jennifer Mason. Freya sat perched on his lap purring up a storm as he stroked her fur happily. His other hand held a hot cup of tea. He sipped it as he watched the busy city of Los Angelous bustle about this early morning. The sun was shining as it always did in the sunny state of California. He sat and thought about his life before Loki and Sigyn had come back into it. How much had changed. The anger he felt towards them, especially his father, had nearly vanished. He understood them now. He knew that if they could have reunited with him sooner they would have. He knew it wasn't their fault. He wished he had experienced the childhood his parents wanted for him. But this was his life now. And he was ready to accept it. 

"Your mother used to sit in that very spot." Loki's voice sounded from behind Nic's position at the window. Nic looked up and his messy hair fell in his face. He placed his mug of tea on the ground next to him and pushed his hair out of his eyes. 

"I thought you didn't know her in her other lives." Nic replied. 

"Some of them I did." Loki said then took a seat next to him. Freya purred and got up from Nic's lap and walked over to Loki asking for pets. 

"It seems you are still the favorite." Nic said pointing to the calico cat. 

"I don't know why. I have never been very fond of cats." Loki said. 

"Where is mother?" Nic asked. 

"Shower." Loki replied. Nic hummed in understanding then looked back out the window. Nic peered over to Loki who was now looking out the window as well. He sensed his son looking at him. "You are staring." Loki said softly. 

"It's just... we look so much alike. It's... kind of scary." Nic said laughing a little at the end. 

"How wonderful it must be to resemble someone of such great power and handsomeness." Loki said with a sly smile. Nic rolled his eyes. Like father like son. "But, your heart is all your mother. You both fight like hell but love even harder." Loki continued then looked at his son. Nic's blue eyes sparkled in the morning sunlight. Loki reached out and placed his hand on Nic's arm. The skin turning a pale shade of blue where both their skin touched. Nic looked up with wide eyes. 

"I know of my Jotun heritage but I had forgotten about this little trick." Nic said examining the blue of his skin. 

"I have not witnessed such a sight in a very long time. I have grown up to think of my true parentage as something to be ashamed of. To be frightened by. But if I am being honest with myself. I find it to be a blessing. To be different that is. I am unlike your uncle Thor in more ways than one. In station and personality. We differ greatly. But there is one thing we have both come to have in common. And that is the blessing to have come from great powerful nations. Asgard was my home. And although most of my memories may not be fond I do miss it. Jotunheim was my birthplace. Being abandoned as an infant caused me great strife in life. But I have learned to overcome my hatred for that part of myself. And I hope to share with you one day your family history. You are born from many kingdoms. I am sorry I was not there to properly educate you on those matters. But if you will allow me. I would like to now." Loki said. His words were even and his tone without variation in pitch. It was as if he had been rehearsing this speech for his son. To let him know that he wished he had seen him grow into the man he was this day. Nic fidgeted with his hands for a moment then looked into his father's eyes.

"You are here now. That is all that matters." Nic said with a smile.