A Tale of Mischief and Mutants

Halloween Party

—-Loki—-

I can't believe she so easily talked me into doing this. Sam had just been so excited I couldn't say no. Thankfully my costume has a mask. The party is being held at the Avengers compound. Suffice to say I've never attended before now though Peter had tried relentlessly every year to convince me to come. We stand outside the compound having just arrived via the bifrost. Thor is dressed as a Viking, how original.

I feel partially frozen as Sam and Thor begin to make their way towards the compound. There are reporters snapping pictures of us, I can hear music from out here, and there are lots of cars parked outside. Sam seems to see my anxiety even though my face is hidden beneath the helmet. She smiles and grabs me by the hand pulling me towards the compound.

"Come on Lo', I don't want to be in that crowd alone."

I nod. If she needs me then I guess here goes...

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We step through the door. There are a lot of people I don't know here. Sam stays close, Thor however has already disappeared to socialize. Stark spots us and runs over he's wearing a purple shirt with glasses folded into the front pocket, kaki pants, and dress shoes.

"Sam! I can't believe you got him to come to this! You guys look awesome! Pepper check it out! We got a Kylo Ren and a Rey Palpatine."

Pepper, who is dressed in a costume that I recognize as one of Romanoff's uniforms, is preoccupied with Tony's daughter Morgan who is dressed in an Iron Man costume and is currently trying to raid the snack bar. I suddenly understand Stark's costume he's Doctor Banner before his transformation. Pepper replies with little interest as she is busy.

"Yeah that's nice Tony."

Sam smiles.

"Thanks Mr. Stark."

"Psh Peter's the only one who calls me that anymore. Call me Tony, that goes for you too Kylo."

Sta-Tony gets distracted by a new guest that's entered the party.

"...And that would be the secretary of defense, I gotta go. I'll see you two later, just don't let this guy cause too much trouble Sam!"

Sam laughs and nods as Tony walks away to greet the secretary. That interaction was surprisingly friendly. We walk through the party honestly, I wish this was more like Sakaar and I could just relax and have a drink without worrying who might recognize me. We scan the crowd trying to find anyone we know.

We spot Rogers and Bucky they're dressed as characters from a Pixar film Sam and Peter had watched Toy Tale I believe. What were their names Buzzy and Wood? Something like that. I was honestly too engrossed in my book to remember the picture but from what I gathered it did seem interesting and I had been meaning to ask Sam about it. Sam greets them.

"Hey Bucky! Hey Steve! Or should I say greetings Buzz Lightyear and howdy Sheriff Woody! Amazing costumes guys down to the arm and everything!"

Bucky waves his detached metal arm and smiles at Sam.

"Who the hell is Buzz? I AM MRS. NESBIT!"

He yells and I am so confused but relax when Sam and Rogers bursts out laughing. Sam laughs so hard at this she's wiping tears from her face. It must be a reference to the picture. I stand unsure of what to do.

"You'll have to forgive him I haven't cultured him on all of Pixar yet."

Scott Lang, who is currently wearing antenna and a pair of styrofoam arms that make him look utterly ridiculous, enters into the conversation upon hearing this. Lang has always been friendly enough with me I suppose. He hasn't been on very many missions with Sam and I and I don't think he knows it's me under the helmet.

"What?! Dude! How have you never seen Toy Story?!"

"Hey, I got him to watch Onward and Up at least. All he ever wants to do is read."

I'm proud of how she's handling Scott joining our conversation. She wouldn't have been able to adapt so easily before our therapy, in fact I'm proud of how well she's handling the entire party braving the crowds and now talking to a complete stranger. I object to her remark.

"I watched that show with you this past weekend."

We had watched the entirety of Stranger Things in two days.

"True, true there's still hope for you to come to the light side yet!"

I can't help it she's so adorable right now, I have to tease her.

"Oh, but the dark side can be so seductive."

She raises an eyebrow at me.

"I'm sorry but if you're trying to flirt it's not as effective without seeing your face, besides what am I supposed to kiss?"

I glance at Scott I don't think he'll be too rude he's a particularly friendly person. I sigh, to Hel with it then. I take the helmet off and she pulls me down into a kiss. I look over and Scott is looking at us.

"Whoah! You're Loki! I didn't realize you came to stuff like this!"

He turns to Sam.

"I'm Scott by the way."

I'm relieved, he's not hostile at all.

"I didn't either."

"Oh, so your girlfriend dragged you here?"

Sam nods.

"Sure did Scott."

"So are you like Asgardian or an alien or...?"

Sam hesitates for a second.

"Mutant."

Scott shows no signs of judgement because of this fact. He just goes on talking to her. I'm glad I didn't really want to have to stab Scott.

"Oh, so you're from Earth then?"

"As far as I know."

Scott smiles.

"Huh, who woulda thought? You two are awesome! I better go find Hope and Cassie!"

Scott runs off I can't help but smile at his antics no phun intended. We finish talking with Rogers and Bucky I'm noticing some people throwing me glares but ignore them for now. I must give Sam credit I'm having a somewhat enjoyable time and am kind of glad she convinced me to come to this.