Adopted By The Avengers

Chapter 19

"Are you going to class today?"

"I don't know if I'm emotionally ready."

Nora laughed. Steve hadn't been kidding when he told her that she could choose the movie. Now, she sat on the couch with Steve, Tony, and Natasha. Clint was on the floor, and Thor was getting his hair braided by Nora.

The movie they were watching was an old one. New enough that Steve didn't know it, but still old. It was about a girl who went to a school with two kinds of people- rich and poor. She was poor, but smart enough to be in with the rich. It was Nora's favourite movie. 

Sitting on the couch, she wondered why she hadn't been willing to come out of her room earlier. Sure, she knew things that they didn't, and yeah, she had no idea when Loki was going to come, but this was a good break. A break from stress, a break from Loki (even though that was the main cause of the stress), and just a break from life. 

Running her fingers through Thor's hair, it was almost therapeutic. It was silky smooth, and smelt like a meadow of flowers. She found it was easy to get lost in her thoughts when she braided it. 

Until a large explosion rocked out of her head, and everyone out of their seats. A small fire caused by the blast was burning an armchair that sat close to the window.  Everyone quickly sprang into action. Thor summoned Mjolnir, Natasha whipped out 2 hidden pistols, Clint drew his bow, and Tony pushed a button to retrieve his suit. 

Loki stood at the edge of the broken window, Kaecilius standing beside him. They both had the same glint in their eyes- one of a winner. 

Nora pushed herself towards the front of the group, but Clint quickly grabbed her, pushing her behind him. 

"You all are so weak." Loki chided, grinning. "So foolish minded, not realizing the facts."  He stepped forwards, glass crunching beneath his feet. "Have you not even noticed the traitor with you this whole time?" 

"What are you talking about, brother?" Thor asked, looking around. "All of us have been against you since the beginning. You are mistaken, thinking that we would ever help you." 

"But that's where you're wrong." Kaecilius broke in. "One of you has been with us since Nora and you returned from Asgard. But who could it be?" He chuckled, tapping his fingers against his chin. "Eenie, meenie, miney, you." His searching gaze stopped on Nora. "What, why, Nora? Could it be you?" Everyone turned to look at her. 

"Guys, I can explain. Please, I wasn't-" 

"Nora..?" Natasha pushed out. "You were with them?" 

"How much did you tell them?" Tony demanded. "What do they know?!" 

Loki waved his hand, and Nora was dragged over to him and Kaecilius. She was powerless against his spells, and her mouth no longer worked. 

"We know everything, Stark. And Nora told us everything that we needed to know." He smirked down at Nora. "We best be off, then." 

Everyone quickly ran towards the three, on to pass right through them. A black mist surrounded the 3, and they were gone. 

OKAY SO HERE'S A CHAPTER LOVE YOU GUYS OKAY BYE

-V