SARCASM | t.stark [o.h]

four.

CHAPTER FOUR.
THAT'S ENGLISH?

ALEXIOS LISTENED CLOSELY TO what Fury had to say to Loki, despite being completely bored with the whole situation. Something seemed off about the raven-haired Asgardian. Everyone could sense that and it was irritating Alexios to no end.

Natasha looked up at the group as Loki made a comment about Bruce. She and Alex, both, glanced at the man with a sympathetic expression. Alexios glanced back down at the screen as Fury continued his little show with Loki and a small smirk painted her lips as he threatened him.

Jab after jab, Fury finally put an end to the squabble and left the room. The video then ended and shut off, leaving the group to all look at each other.

"He really grows on you, doesn't he?" Bruce asked, breaking the ice with an awkward smile.

Steve then glanced at up and around at his team. "Loki's gonna drag this out." He looked to the friendlier Asgardian, "So, Thor, what's his play?"

"He has an army called the Chitauri. They are not of Asgard, nor any known world." He answered, turning to look at the group. His arms fell to his side as walked towards the large table. Thor continued, "He means to lead them against your people. They will win him the earth in return, I suspect, for the Tesseract."

"Oh lovely," Alexios muttered, rolling her eyes. Her voice went up an octave slightly, "Let's just lead an alien army into a world who has no idea what the heck they're doing or have any idea you exist. Freaking awesome!"

Her sarcastic comment earned her a glare or two from Natasha and Steve but was otherwise ignored. Alex huffed, crossing her arms and leaning back in the chair, not enjoying the fact that she was ignored.

"An army from outer space," Steve stated, earning a cold glare from Alexios.

"So, he's building another portal. That's what he needs Erik Selvig for." Bruce commented, taking his glasses off as he looked at the group.

"Selvig?" Thor asked, popping his head up and giving Bruce an expression of surprise.

"He's an astrophysicist."

Thor quickly replied as he eyed Bruce. "He's a friend."

"Loki has him under some kind of spell," Natasha informed, looking to the blonde god. She looked away from him. "Along with one of ours."

"I want to know why Loki let us take him." Steve stated, "He's not leading an army from here."

Alexios groaned, hitting her fist on the table. "I'm telling you, something's off about that pathetic god!" She cried.

"I don't think we should be focusing on Loki," Bruce suggested. "That guy's brain is a bag full of cats. You could smell crazy on him."

"Have care how you speak. Loki is beyond reason, but he is of Asgard and he is my brother." Thor was quick to defend him, stepping forward.