Collide

Fifty

Thor looked across to Astrid on one of the couches, her head on Wandas shoulder. He had returned the week before, and Loki had filled him in, after Astrid had exhausted herself crying. He hated that his sister was feeling so much pain, he wanted to take it from her, just so she could be happy.

'Glad to see her out of the room..'.. He turned his head as Peter made himself a coffee... 'In the time I've known her, never seen her cry, it's a little unnerving..'

'Astrid is strong, but there are times when she needs to let it all out. This will not stop her, it is just a respite..'.. Thor speaks quietly.

Both men watch as Astrid laughs, whether it was something Wanda said, or one of the other women around her... 'She will be fine Parker..'... Thor smiled, seeing his sister smile also.

'Where's Loki?..'.. Peter asked, moving to stand next to Thor.

Yeah, Loki. The one who has decided to make a decision on their sisters behalf instead of letting her make her own choices... 'Hopefully, not making a mistake..'

'What do you mean?..'.. Peter leaned in slightly.

'He has gone to find Wade..'.. Thor murmured, shaking his head. Astrid could be volatile at the best of times, and throwing Wade into the mix, the two were as bad as each other.

'Shit..'.. Peter let out a breath and clapped him on the shoulder... 'I'll get the kids to the training room, and initiate protocol to lock it down. This is going to be one hell of a blow out..'.. He headed out of the room quickly.

Thor sighed, and then moved to sit at the table. Astrid was enjoying the women's company, and he didn't want to intrude, but stay close by ready to drag his brother away for this colossal mistake.

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'Well, you look terrible..'... Wade rolled his eyes, but didn't look over to Loki, he just kept watching the game... 'She needs you..'

Wade barked out a laugh, swiping the bottle off the coffee table in front of him, and kicked his feet up on it... 'She doesn't need anyone, now either sit down and shut the fuck up while I watch this, or get the the fuck out..'

'Yes, I can see why she curses so much..'.. Loki shook his head, looking around the place. He had expected it to be messy, but it was sparkling clean... 'She told me everything..'.. Wade didn't respond, just watched the tv and drank... 'Wade, for the love of Valhalla can you just turn that off and come with me?..'

'Nope..'.. Wade took a handful of popcorn from the bowl next to him, and shoved it in his mouth.

Loki closed his eyes, shaking his head, this was just great. Wade was just as stubborn as Astrid, Loki was pretty sure they were made for each other... 'Wade, she has barely eaten or slept. She will not take care of herself, I know you are the only one she will listen to, so can you please come help her..'

Wade ground his teeth, flicking the tv off... 'You think she'll listen to me?..'.. He stood, turning to Loki... 'That psycho bitch, has more mood swings than a high school girls locker room. She is so fucking tapped in the head, not even Dr Phil could fix that shit. She's so fucking infuriating, I just want to stab her or slit her throat so she shuts up..'

Loki sighed, rubbing his forehead, and waved his other hand casting an illusion from when he had given Astrid the letter. He watched Wades reaction, seeing the man still, bottle in hand. Once it was over, he made it disappear... 'She does love you, it has been clear to everyone, even Bruce. You are both meant for one another, you understand her better than anyone else..'