Diary of the Gay Avenger

8-- The Great Shifter Rescue

We haven't seen or heard anything about Loki or Clint! Lately, I've been super worried... Who wouldn't be? I mean, they just vanished off of the face of the Earth! I had full faith that Loki would be able to take care of himself... Probably. But he and Clint never made a good team! This is going to sound stupid... but reader, do you have any idea where my friends are?? It's kind of important to know... I mean, Tony already found something about the little green creature. It turned out Natasha had a bunch of info on Mr. Little Green Impossible Man. Apparently, it isn't the first time Earth has had encounters with him... But STILL, what the hell does he want with Loki and Clint?? The world may never know... Huh... Hey! Thor's got something from Heimdall! He spotted Loki on some island!

Daniel's jaw dropped as he heard where Clint and Loki were and what they were facing. "What?? Are you serious?! Really??"

A camera is suddenly shoved in his face showing off Clint and Loki fighting a huge dinosaur looking thing together! Tony commented, "I told you it was unbelievable!"

Daniel nodded his head in agreement as an impressed look spread across his face. "Even seeing it, I still don't know if I can believe that those two are working together!"

"Oh," Steve sounded like he just caught up with the conversation as he admitted, "I thought we were talking about the dinosaurs..." He shook his head and changed the subject awkwardly, "Anyway, they're stuck on that island and need help. Otherwise. It's impossible for them to escape."

Thor announced as his hammer flew into his hand, "Which is why we're leaving immediately to save them."

With everyone in determined agreement, they all left for the island. Upon arriving they were unsure of how to face off with the dinosaur. Daniel smirked as he opened the door to the jet and was almost hanging out, much to the surprise of Captain America. He shouted joyfully, "Don't worry, guys! I can handle this dino!"

Daniel then jumped from the jet and transformed mid-jump into a large T-Rex which rivaled the size of the smaller one. Clint's eyes widened as he was still holding tightly to Loki who was supporting him. Clint then shouted in excitement, "Woo! Go, Daniel!"

Tyrannosaurus-Daniel bared his teeth and let out an ear curdling roar, which left no room for fighting. His display of utter dominance scared off the smaller T-Rex.

The jet landed just as Daniel turned back into his human form and stretched out his muscles. "Gah... that took a lot out of me."

Impossible man suddenly appeared on a rock not that far away from them as he clapped his hands. "Oh, goodie! More friends have shown up! just in time for the invasion too!" He snapped his fingers and disappeared just as a hole opened up in the sky.

Several of the Avengers shouted in unison, "What??"

Chitauri ships began to emerge from the portal in the sky. The Avengers just wished that they could stop having intergalactic issues...

Loki stared and it was clear that he was inwardly frozen with inward panic. Daniel didn't even get a chance to ask if he and Clint were okay after everything that had happened.

However, everyone seemed equally displeased with the sudden turn of events. As Clint groaned in annoyance, Natasha grumbled, "Again??" Those two were definitely not partners for nothing.

This time as they fought the aliens they were disappointed to not have Loki's help. But... where exactly did Loki disappear to? Was he possibly taken away again?

Daniel fought on with the Avengers though he was definitely still concerned for Loki's well being. After all, what would they do if they lost a teammate? Well, it might not affect the other Avengers much, but Thor was Loki's brother. That would be a harsh hit. Not to mention that Daniel had grown closer to Loki over their time together. Daniel wasn't sure if he would be able to continue with the Avengers if Loki were to die...

But it was as though the gods of Asgard answered him. A bright light was emitted between everyone and Loki was suddenly there, giving off a strong surge of magical energy. Daniel's eyes widened, but not for long. He could barely keep his eyes open at the light that suddenly exploded across the area. There was then the loud crack of thunder before silence took over. Daniel took the chance to open his eyes only to be met with the sight of the Avengers scattered around. 

Loki's posture was slouched as he stood next to Thor who was still looking around and at the sky. Due to their position, Daniel only assumed that they had used a great deal of their power to fight off the Chitauri. Their struggle evidently didn't go in vain for there wasn't even a hint of the alien's former presence. Much to his further surprise, they were also the only ones there. He was thankful for that small mercy, at least. There were no little green aliens to steal any more of them away.

Daniel ran to Loki and Clint as soon as he determined for himself that no one else was there to fight them. "Are you guys okay?! What happened?!"

Loki and Clint both looked away from each other. However, neither of them were willing to give answers. They both muttered their own form of "We'd rather not talk about it."

Daniel's eyebrows drew together, showing his obvious concern. He was too worried for his own good, for he asked, "Was it bad?"

Loki repeated in a louder, harsher tone, "We would rather not talk about it!"

"Okay, okay!" Daniel took a step back with his hands up in a surrendering gesture as he pleaded, "Stop yelling at me!" After Daniel's cold looks from Clint and Loki, Tony and Steve agreed that it would be best to return to the tower. There obviously wasn't going to be much said about what had happened to the archer and the Asgardian, but antagonizing them about it certainly wouldn't help either. 

Hmph... I'm really not sure what I'm supposed to be doing. I just can't figure out how to help him! Reader, he's not letting me help! (>M<) Loki has been so temperamental since coming back with Clint. I mean, he's been more temperamental than usual! He's even been getting in trouble with the Avengers lately... It's a bit concerning... I'm still glad that the two of them are safe and sound with us, I just can't get rid of this weird feeling. I mean, it's not obvious to miss that something is up. Loki might not notice that he's doing it, but I feel like he's been giving odd looks when we're in the same room. He is especially different when he and Clint are in the same room together. Something definitely had to happen and I'm intent on finding out. Maybe I'll just have to go animal sized and see what Loki's up too...