#i'm so happy to have the girl gang i always dreamed of as a lonely teenager

[imagine-loki]

Abandoned

Title- Abandoned

Chapter/One-shot- Part 7

Author- starrynight35/starrynightfantasies

Original Imagine Imagine Loki witness a person abandoning a pet, he pays little heed at first, humans, of course, are fickle creatures, but on hearing the human use words like “runt” and “worthless” something in him stirs. Looking into the box human has dumped the animal in, he realises it is a small black furball.

Rating- G

Notes/Warnings- F- bombs, the usual :) 

*For real… this story was SUPPOSED to be a one-shot… and I have a feeling it is going to take over my life!!!!!*

You can read it on AO3 here: http://archiveofourown.org/works/12152160/chapters/29273055

<p>While Bucky and Loki were out of the tower, Tony decided to do a little research. With all of the information he had at his beck and call, he should be able to find what he was searching for without too much trouble. The only problem was, when the so-called Allfather wanted something hidden, it usually <em>stayed</em> hidden. </p>

<p>Tony hated the fact that everyone in the tower thought he was the bad guy. He really just wanted everyone to be safe; everyone including Loki. He knew how the people of New York felt about the guy. He spent a lot of time on the town, and he knew how people in large groups could be. If they ganged up on him, Loki would be forced to defend himself, and it wouldn’t be seen as <em>self-defense </em>at all. Loki would be sent back to Asgard for execution. Fury had predicted it since they discussed allowing Loki to leave the tower, but Tony wouldn’t let that happen. He could see the change in Loki, especially since he’d allowed Loki to have that…tiny varmint in the tower. </p>

<p>Tony smiled when he thought of Fennie. She wasn’t a varmint. Not really. </p>

<p> </p>

<p>“What are you so happy about, Stark?” Steve interrupted. </p>

<p><em>Shit. </em>He always got caught when he was trying to be sneaky. </p>

<p>“Well, if you must know, I’m trying to locate these children Loki can’t find. Have any idea what they were called?”</p>

<p>Steve laughed. Just the thought of Tony finding Loki’s giant serpent child made Steve cackle with laughter. Tony had absolutely <em>no idea</em> what he was getting himself into, and Steve wasn’t about to tell him. He would just have to find out on his own. </p>

<p>“Um, well, there’s Fenrir, Jormungandr, Hel, and Sle- Slep– I can’t remember the name of the eight-legged horse." </p>

<p>Tony’s eyes were as large as dishpans. "Well, he knows where the, ah, horse is. I’m trying to find the others. Those are some seriously strange names." </p>

<p>He turned back to his computer, and Steve smiled. "Do you know how to spell them?" </p>

<p>Steve snorted. "Really, Tony? I’m guessing Hel is spelled H-e-l-l. But I’m not certain." </p>

<p>Tony began typing, but stopped. <em>"Wait.</em> Don’t they have a realm…or whatever they call a planet… called ‘Hel?’ They spell it H-e-l. Maybe that’s how he spelled it. Sweet fuck, this is a lost cause. Who names their kid Jorgu- Jorm… <em>fuck, </em>I’ve forgotten already. What was his name?”</p>

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<p> </p>

<p>Loki had grown very quiet since he spoke of Fenrir, and Bucky hated when Loki was quiet. Bucky assumed he was either plotting someone’s demise, or silently brooding until the point of boiling over. Neither of which they could afford at that particular moment. When it was time to exit the bus, Bucky leaned over to peer inside the bag where Fennie was hidden. </p>

<p>“She’s asleep. Look at her, so peaceful. She’s okay. No one will take her from you." </p>

<p>Loki glanced inside the bag and gave Bucky a half-smile. It was weak, but it was something. Bucky couldn’t imagine how Loki was feeling, but he knew it couldn’t be good. He’d never lost a child, but he’d lost Steve once, and he remembered it. He didn’t remember much of it, but what he could recall was enough. Falling from the train had been terrifying, but finding himself in a strange place surrounded by men he didn’t know who obviously had no regard for his feelings or his safety had been much worse. And before they had made him into a mindless killing machine, he longed for his friend. He laid there in pain wondering if Steve had even made it out alive. And when he actually slept- which rarely happened- he dreamed of Steve. He dreamed of Steve’s horrified face as he fell from the train car, and he felt the wind whipping past his body all over again. </p>

<p>"So, where is the good food again?” Loki startled Bucky out of his memories, and he was thankful for the brooding god’s company.  </p>

<p>They had made it all the way from the bus stop to the parking lot of Petsmart without talking to each other, and Bucky wondered what Loki had been thinking about. </p>

<p>“It’s over in aisle 6. You remember. There was that dark haired girl working over there. The one who kept smiling at you. I think she liked you.”</p>

<p>Loki smirked. “She probably recognized me, and was trying to figure out how to alert the authorities without tipping me off, Barnes. There is <em>no way</em> these Midgardian women would have anything to do with me." </p>

<p>"Not that I am interested anyway,” he added as an afterthought. Bucky knew <em>that</em> was a lie. Loki had been eyeing her just as much. </p>

<p> Bucky chuckled. “Come on, man. Don’t you get lonely? I’m sure Stark and Fury would let you have a guest once in a while.”</p>

<p> </p>

<p>The truth was, Loki did get lonely. Painfully lonely. But he was certain Stark and Fury would laugh in his face if he even suggested that anyone <em>wanted</em> to spend time with him. In fact, the thought made him cringe. No one in their right mind would want to spend even five minutes in his presence. He couldn’t control his own mind for longer than a few minutes at a time. He couldn’t imagine what he would put someone else through. His past relationships had been strained, even before all of…this. He would have to find a woman from some distant realm who had never heard his name before she would have anything to do with him. And <em>then</em> he would have to worry about his oaf brother telling her about his past. He had to face the truth. He was screwed. At least he had Fennie.</p>

<p> </p>

<p>“I’m fine, Bucky. I have her,” he said, gently lifting Fennie out of the bag. He rubbed her head as she yawned and stretched in his hands. Just her mere presence calmed his fevered thoughts. He didn’t need anyone else. Not really. </p>

<p>Loki rolled his eyes when they entered aisle 6. The same mortal woman was standing there with a cart full of boxes, presumably placing the new shipment of cat food on the shelves. Bucky sidled up next to him. “Well, well look who’s here again,” he whispered.  </p>

<p>Loki elbowed him in the ribs, which caused Fennie to stir and climb to Loki’s shoulder. </p>

<p>“Aw! How adorable is she?” The brunette giggled. Loki watched as she bent over to pick up more cat food from the boxes. Bucky snorted. </p>

<p>“Not interested, my ass,” Bucky mumbled. </p>

<p>“No, I'm <em>not</em> interested in your ass, Barnes.”</p>

<p>Evidently, Loki’s comment had been a bit too loud because the girl looked up and smiled. She was standing directly in front of the food Loki needed, and he couldn’t find <em>any</em> way around her. So he stood there awkwardly. </p>

<p>“Can I help you find something?”</p>

<p>“Um, ah…” Loki’s supposed silver tongue was tied in knots, but Bucky was right. He actually did know how to talk to the sales people. </p>

<p>“Well, yeah, actually. We’re looking for some good kitten food. Like, the <em>best</em> kitten food we can buy.” He gave Fennie’s head a pet. “You see, she’s a sweet girl, and we want her to stay healthy, <em>don’t we?”</em> He made a face at Fennie that almost made Loki gag, but it seemed to work miracles on the girl in front of them because she was swooning. </p>

<p>At Bucky. Not him. Fucking Bucky. <em>Damn.</em> </p>

<p>“Let me see… I think this one is the best,” she said, holding up a can. “It has all-natural ingredients, and it’s made from fish. Does she like fish?”</p>

<p>Loki jumped in with both feet. “Oh yes. My darling Fennie loves fish." </p>

<p>"Fennie? What a unique name! May I?" </p>

<p>She was holding out her hands, and Loki began to panic. This woman wanted to <em>hold</em> Fennie. <em>His Fennie.</em> What if she stole her from him? He couldn’t very well strike her down in the store. Loki started to sweat; something he hardly ever did. She was very attractive, but there was no way he was going to let her have his baby. </p>

<p>"Um, well, Fennie has anxiety, and if she’s away from…Larry, here, she will take off. It’s bizarre, but true. She seems so calm, and then, phew! Off she goes!” Bucky said, making a rocketing motion with his hands. </p>

<p>Thankfully, the girl laughed and shrugged. “They all have their little quirks, and she’ll probably grow out of that. Besides, you two seem like really good daddys for her.”</p>

<p> </p>

<p> </p>

<p> "Wait a sec…“ Bucky paused as they were on their way out the door with several very large bags full of toys, food, and other accessories. "Did she think we were together? Like, <em>together</em> together? I mean, she said we seemed like we made good daddys for Fennie…" </p>

<p>Loki took one look at Bucky’s confused expression and started laughing so hard, Bucky thought he was going to drop the bags. </p>

<p>"Now that you mention it…” Loki said through gasping breaths, “I think she did! So much for either of <em>us</em> winning her attention!" </p>

<p>Bucky had never seen Loki laugh in earnest before. Every time Loki had laughed, it had been with a bit of malicious glee, but now he was laughing like a big kid. It was one of the most heart-warming things he had ever witnessed. </p>

<p>Loki chuckled every few moments all the way back to the tower. He couldn’t seem to stop thinking about the expression on Bucky’s face. It was as if Bucky had just realized that his charms hadn’t worked on the girl. Loki hadn’t felt so free in a long time. He wished he could bottle that feeling and keep it on his shelf so that the next time he was feeling down, he could pull the cork and take just a tiny sip. </p>

<p>When they finally made it back to the tower, Tony met them at the elevator. </p>

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<p>"Did you get plenty of food for Fennie?” Tony asked. </p>

<p>Loki couldn’t figure out why Stark even cared. He hadn’t spoken to the metal man since the incident in the common room, and he didn’t particularly want to talk to him then. </p>

<p>“Yes, of course. I never know when you will let me out again.” </p>

<p>Loki rolled his eyes, thinking Tony was just trying to start a conversation so he could find out what he and Bucky did while they were out. He could just look at the surveillance footage from Loki’s wrist implant anytime he wanted. </p>

<p>“Good. I think I may have found one of her siblings. We’ll need plenty of food for her if she’s coming with us to meet him." </p>