Spooky Action at a Distance | Frostiron

That Would Be Enough

"Peter, I swear if you climb up those walls one more time I'll pour oil over them-"

"If you do that then you're cleaning it up, Tony!"

"Baaaaaabe-"

Loki chuckled as before he gently pressed a kiss to Tony's cheek, Peter pretending to gag at the show of affection, muttering something about how 'gross' it was. Tony laughed softly as he gently picked his son up, Loki watching from the side in adoration.

"Are you both ready to leave?" Loki asked as he raised a brow.

It had been six months since Tony came back. Peter had adapted quickly, Loki noticed. He clung to Tony, seeming at peace with his father. Tony had taken to fatherhood quickly. It made Loki happy to see the two of them get along so effortlessly. It was everything he'd ever wanted. It was everything he'd dreamt of over the passed eight years. He just hoped it worked. He hoped that Peter wouldn't have to go through the grief that had struck him. He hoped that it would all be okay.

"Do we have to go?" Tony asked softly, raising a brow as he did.

Tony didn't want to go back. Not to Asgard. Not after the last time. He didn't even know why they were going, but Tony had a plan. He didn't know if it would work, but it was something he wanted to do before and what better distraction? Well, unless it went wrong. Then it would be worse, but he'd cross that bridge if he got to it. It was a risk, but he had to do it. He had to finish what he begun all those years ago.

Loki didn't want to go either. He didn't want to face what happened. He hadn't been there since he bargained for Thor and Bruce to marry, but he hadn't faced Odin since they argued. Since Frigga's funeral. He couldn't go back. Not without torment, but he had to. He didn't want to go back into it. He didn't want to drag Peter into it, but what choice did he have? He had a plan. He was too late last time, but he had another chance. He had to take it.

"You know we do." Loki sighed. "I'm sorry. I simply need to retrieve something. Then we can go. We may not need stay more than a night. Perhaps then we can take a detour to Jotunheim."

"Oh, fancy." Tony smiled. "So what's the deal with Jotunheim? Should I get a hat? Scarves?"

"I'll take care of that. I have a spell I think may work." Loki shrugged.

Tony raised a brow. "If it doesn't?"

"I've tested it. It shall work." Was all Loki said before he walked away to check the bags.

Tony smiled as he shook his head. As dangerous as facing the weather in Jotunheim was, he trusted Loki. He turned to Peter with a giddy smile, trying to turn his nerves into excitement.

"Want some cake?'

"Yeah!" Peter grinned.

Tony wasn't complaining. It turned out En made good cakes.

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"I hate this place."

It felt like death. Tony noticed that the buildings that were destroyed in the fight had been rebuilt. Even after the eight years, he still hadn't processed it, but he was dead. He didn't have the eight years. It was still a fresh wound.

"You and me both, Tony." Loki sighed. "Though we have to do this. Besides, Odin wants to meet Peter."

Tony looked at Loki. "Is that a good idea?"

"No."

Loki didn't trust Odin in the slightest. Especially when it came to Peter. He wanted to protect his son, but how could he against Odin? He was powerless. He just had to be careful.