The Love Of Mischief

Chapter 27

Things were alright for the rest of the day. Tony beat Thor in his flying race. But Thor being the graceful loser that he is, didn't take it well and hit Tony with his lightning. I tried to rush forward but Loki held me back. His arm was tight around my waist.
"Darling, What are you doing? Why are you stopping me?" I hissed. Tony rolled a couple of feet before landing on his feet. Thor flew at him and they started fighting. I yelled at Thor, Asking him to stop being an idiot. When he didn't listen, I looked around at the others and nobody had moved. Steve and Barton rolled their eyes. Banner looked like if you say boo to him, He would poo his pants. Natasha just watched as Thor and Tony beat the crap out of each other "Why are none of you trying to break them up"
"Ain't much point" Banner pushed his glasses up his nose.
"Yeah. He's right. Either take a seat or place ya bets" Barton held up some money from Asgard "My money's on Thor"
"Mines on Tony" Natasha grinned.
"I ain't a gambling man but I will say neither of them will win" Banner mumbled.
"Amelia, These two are always like this. Tony's suit can take the hit" Natasha put her hand on my shoulder.
"But" I pointed towards Tony and to my surprise, He was walking back to us. His suit had a few scratches but overall, Tony was fine. I frowned again "What?"
"This is normal between them. The first time they met, They fought" Loki whispered in my ear.
"Nice swing, Pointbreak" Tony patted Thor's arm "It's still mean as ever" Thor laughed.
"You've upgraded the suit" Thor spoke.
"Cough it up" Banner held his hands up as the spies groaned when they placed the money in his hand.
"I never stop upgrading things. I swear Pepper's gonna smash my head with a toaster if I tinker with it anymore" Tony scoffed.
"What's a toaster?" I asked.
"Makes bread crunchy and warm. Quite nice with melted butter and honey" Loki itched his ear. I made an oh sound "Want to try some later?"
"I'll give it a go" I smiled.
"Friends, Since you all go back tomorrow, I would like you all to come to drink with me tonight" Thor cheered "My father has kindly graced us with his personal drink"
"More like he nicked it" I whispered to Loki. He grinned and agreed "Should I go warn the others?"
"Nah. Let them find out. Volstagg will kill him for drinking without him" Loki crossed his fingers. I playfully smack his chest "Alright, I'll go warn them" Loki kissed my cheek and walked off.

"Since when did reindeer games become so domesticated?" Tony opened his suit as I stared after my man.
"Since he met this one" Thor patted my shoulders. The Avengers looked at each other.
"He's whipped" Barton spun an arrow between his fingers.
"He'll be doing the washing next" Natasha smiled as she sat on the grass. I folded my arms.
"Actually, The laundry is my job. I'm the head maid in the palace. I work alongside Loki and Thor's mother, Lady Frigga" I glared.
"Amelia, They didn't mean it in a bad way. It's a Midgard thing. Men there, Don't help their partners out a lot of the time" Thor spoke. Barton looked offended but Natasha elbowed him.
"So Midgardian men are a bunch of pigs then" I scoffed.
"Some of us help" Barton mumbled.
"But you run a farm. You have other jobs than laundry" Steve added.
"I help by getting others to do it" Tony stated.
"That is because you are a lazy idiot" I replied. The Avengers backed away as Tony glared at me.
"Hothead much?" Tony muttered under his breath.
"Says the man walking around in metal" I rolled my eyes. Tony walked up to me and stared down at me. I didn't flinch but I did clench my fists "Get out of my face"
"Stark, I wouldn't" Thor sighed "She will burn you"
"How bad can fire-cracker really be?"
"Stark, You are too confident. Amelia here could tear apart mountains with her fire. With a single glare, Burn entire villages. With her powers, she could topple an entire kingdom without breaking a sweat" Thor bragged "Believe when I say, She can kill you in a second. She is beautiful and she is grace"
"But she will also punch you in the face" Barton added. The group fell silent as all eyes looked at me. I tried to walk off but I stumbled clumsily.
"Graceful indeed" Stark folded his arms. Without looking, I shot a fireball behind me, Narrowly missing Stark's head. I smirked as I looked over my shoulder.
"I wouldn't take the mick out of me if I were you" I spoke calmly.
"Just wanted to see what you were made off" Tony looked between me and Thor "I can see who wears the trousers in the relationship"
"Just like you and your Mrs" I titled my head as I smirked. The others laughed.
"She's alright" Tony nodded as he backed off.
"Not that she needed your approval" Banner took his glasses off and cleaned them. I smiled at the nervous scientist.
"Damn right I don't. Now, I shall leave you all. I need to go change so I can train" I bowed to everyone and walked off.

While getting changed, I thought about the short time I had spent with The Avengers. I had concluded that I only liked Steve and Banner. At least they listen. Tony was arrogant. Barton was an ass and Natasha was, Well Natasha. I didn't get how Thor could work with them all the time. But I also don't know if I hate them because of Loki's feelings for them or because of the voice in my head. Still, I couldn't dwell on it. I needed to train.

After getting changed, I was now in the middle of the courtyard, Practising my magic. I was learning faster with each passing day. It was getting easier to summon fireballs now and could make a flame come out of my thumb (Lord Fandral loves that trick)
"Nice work" A voice spoke behind me. I spun around and nearly hit Loki with a fireball. Thankfully, My aim was way off.
"My Prince, I didn't see you there" I bowed as I caught my breath. Loki looked at me with confusion. Normally when I see Loki, I jump in his arms. But I put a finger to my lips and point behind me. Lord Odin was looking down from what I think is his bedroom. Loki nodded.
"I'm just watching," Loki said with a smile. Making my heart flutter.
"I'm sure watching me train is a bore. So please forgive me"
"Oh there is no need for forgiveness" Loki moved a little closer "No, Actually I am impressed. You have been studying and working hard"
"Wel, I didn't want to disappoint you" I licked my lips and I looked directly into his beautiful eyes.
"You could never disappoint me" Loki's voice sounded gentle as he took another two steps "My sweet, Why do you think that?"
"Because I sometimes think that you and I are a dream and one day I will wake up from it all" I rambled as Loki was now in front of me. Loki then took me by surprise by cupping my face and leaning in.
"If this is a dream then even I do not want to wake up" Loki kissed my nose as he backed off, Removing his leather jacket. Leaving me in a mess.
"What... Are... You... Doing?" I tried to compose myself.
"Helping with training" He tied his hair into a man-bun.
"You want to train with me?" We have never trained together.
"It isn't always easy controlling the power inside of you, Is it?" Loki paced around me in a circle. Guess this move answers my question "Sometimes even I find it hard, to direct my power"
"You make it looks so effortless!"
"It takes a lot of effort, I'll have you know!" Loki grinned at me as he disappeared from his spot and reappeared in another "Keeping my Frost Giant form at bay is difficult" I found myself so mesmerized by his quick actions that Loki had pinned managed to pin my arms behind my back "Concentrate"
"Bit difficult with you here"
"Try," he said, voice calm yet forceful. He let me go "The way I visualise my power is like water. I was told all energy flows in the same way water does. It pools more heavily in some areas than others, but it's always there, moving" Once again he paced around me "Certain parts of you will conduct the water easily, while others will act as a dam. These dams can be frustrating, but it's important not to push them, otherwise, too much power will spill out at once."
"You realize that fire cannot be contained by a dam?" I ducked as Loki tried to grab me. I rolled away.
"Same idea. Manifest the fire as water. When you control elements or energy powers, You must ask their permission first"
"I know Lady Frigga told me all off this" I folded my arms as Loki relaxed a little"Alright. How would you feel about weapon training?" Loki walked over to a chest and pulled out two wooden swords. He threw one to me.
"Bring it on" I spun the sword in my left hand. Lady Sif had been given me training with weapons so I should be able to hold my own.

"My sweet, would you like to stop?" Loki asked as his sword connected with my leg again during our training session. We were both dripping with sweat and I was yet to land a hit on Loki.
"We can not stop" I paused, shaking my head "I want to learn"
"Very well, My love," he said, assuming a combat stance once again. I took a swing at him with my sword. He stepped out of the way of the blow. I swung again, completely missing him.
"Oh bollocks," I cursed. I had to think of something. It then clicked. Lady Sif told me about a move that I should try for moments like this.
"Such a dirty mouth" Loki smirked.
"You love it" I braced myself as Loki swung his sword. I couched down and swung out a leg, and managed to catch his ankle, knocking him off balance. He landed on one knee. I placed my sword under his chin. He glared at me and then grinned at me.
"That was very good, Amelia. Very good" He praised.
"Thank you" I smiled. I removed my sword and held out my hand to help my man up.
"Sif taught you that move" Loki kissed my hand. He then dropped his sword and pulled me into his arms and kissed me.
"Let me go. I'm all sweaty" I giggled as Loki kissed my cheek repeatedly.
"And so I am" Loki stopped kissing "And since we are very sweaty, We should go have a shower" Before I could respond Loki picked me up and threw me over his shoulder, making me squeal.
"Loki put me down" I tried to wiggle out of his tight grip.
"I'm sorry but I can't do that" Loki chuckled along with me.