Chapter 148

"Ok ok this has gotten WAY to TMI for me. Can we just forget everything and just eat please? I don't want any more mental images of Reindeer Games here naked and blue. I don't mind the blue part at all, just not the naked."

I giggled at Tony's pained expression. I looked at Loki and saw the merriment and joy in his eyes.

"I told you they wouldn't mind it, Lokes. But you may want to go back to Asgardian. Wanda wasn't kidding when she said the blue was erotic." I dropped my voice for just my guys to here. "I'm not sure if it's the color or if you are giving off some energy or something but I seriously want to just clear that table and have you three fuck me on it right now and I don't care if there are other people here. And I'm getting the same vibes from Wanda and Nat for Vision and Clint. I don't want breakfast to turn into an orgy."

I saw heat in their eyes as Loki grinned and slowly turned pale again. The need to fuck all of them eased as the blue faded and I breathed a small sigh of relief. I felt the same relief from Wanda and Nat.

"Oh, that reminds me. Steve may or may not be asking permission for me to bite him. His dark side is growing but I told him he had to get permission from all three of you before I did anything."

Loki cocked his head at me, his eyes dark. "Is this something you desire, pet? Are we not enough for you?"

"Oh, Lokes. Reign in the jealousy. Yes, you're all the perfect amount for me. I find it funnier than anything. Mr. Pure and Shining Steve wanting pain? I mean if you'd told me that when I got here I would have called you out as a liar."

Bucky chuckled. "I do see the funny side, Doll. And you didn't tell him a yes or no, you sly thing. You left it to us. But what if we all say yes? What do you do then?"

"Well, I bite him of course. Now, before anyone gets pissed, listen to why. I wouldn't do it without you there with me. And he wouldn't have the same feeling as you three. It would be more like watching someone pure finding out the dark side is seductive. He's experimenting and honestly, I would rather him do it with us than with someone that would really hurt him. We're experienced in pain, and now I know how much to give a Super Soldier. 

I guess… well… I just want to protect him. I know it sounds strange that way. But it's such a fine line between pleasurable and true pain. I care enough that I don't want him to be really hurt. This might be something he finds he really enjoys but he'd lose finding that out if he tried with someone inexperienced. I don't think I'm explaining this right. Just forget it. Just tell him the no he's expecting, and the subject is moot."

I felt frustrated. I had good intentions, but I just couldn't explain it right. I cared about Steve and while I didn't feel a romantic attraction to him, this was something I could do for him. He'd never replace any of my guys, but I could help him fulfill this desire.

Loki lifted my chin with his fingers until I was looking at his calm blue eyes. "I understand what you are meaning, my pet. I admit to feeling jealousy when you first brought it up, but I see what you are trying to say and do. I appreciate that you would never have considered it without us there with you. And your generosity and caring humbles me. You want the best for the ones you care about. I stand in awe of you, my wife."

He gave me a gentle kiss that had me sighing in happiness.

"Should he be brave enough to ask, I will say yes, my love. I too would rather he did this experiment with people that care about him rather than a stranger. I know personally how that can go wrong."

I felt tears fill my eyes. "Oh, Lokes. I'm so sorry."

He smiled and used his thumb to wipe away my tears. "Don't cry, pet. It was several hundred years ago. Lessons learned."

I hugged him tightly. "I love you, Loki."

"I love you too, Ari."

I looked up at him and smiled. "That's the first time you've called me Ari!"

He laughed. "I did not realize it would please you so much… Ari."

"Well, it does, and I don't really know why. Now let's eat."

Everyone had watched us talk and looked curious. I winked at Steve, and I think he knew some of it since he turned red and became very interested in his plate. I laughed and we all sat and enjoyed our morning together. 

I heard the phone ring and sighed. I saw Tony get up and I waited. I knew what that ringing phone meant. It meant there was a mission. It was just a matter of who was going. But I knew it meant protecting people so I'd live with it.

"Ok guys. We have a mission." He swallowed. "It's one that needs the God twins and the Super twins." He gave me a pleading look. "I'm sorry, Kiddo. Fury demanded them. I tried to not have all three go at once."

I nodded and felt a tightening in my chest. I was a little panicked since the last time all three went is when Sharon kidnapped me.

"It's ok, Dad. I know you've been trying. And I knew it was going to happen sooner or later. When do they leave?"

"Tomorrow afternoon. So, you have some time together before they leave."

I nodded and looked at my lap, trying not to cry or have a panic attack.

"Things will be well, Ariane. I can see that you are happy in your new life."

My head shot up at that gravelly voice I knew so well. My eyes locked with his kind brown ones. 

"CAS!!"

I jumped up and ran to him and gave him a hug. He laughed as his arms went around me and hugged me back.

"What are you doing here, Cas?"

"I am here to check on you and to give you a warning."

I swallowed. The warning had to be important for Cas to travel realms.

"What's going on, Cas?"

"First, let me say you look well. I heard from Crowley that you were happy and things here were as they should be. Most people don't know that Crowley and I are friendly. He kept me updated but I wanted to check on you myself. And to apologize. I never would have brought the Winchesters here if I had known what would happen."

"What happened after you took them home?"

"Sam disowned Dean and has not spoken to him since. Bobby read him the riot act and disowned him too once Sam filled him in. No Angel has helped Dean. He has become quite the target for all the Demons. I do know Crowley has some things planned for Dean with a Demon called Alastor. Ruby also refused to help him, not that she cared much for Dean to start with."

I shivered. Alastor was a nasty character that put Francis to shame.

"But this leads to my warning. We have been keeping tabs on Dean to make sure he does not try to come here again. I am confused, but he seems obsessed with possessing you now. You have ceased to be a person to him anymore but a possession that was taken and he must have again."

"That's… disturbing, Cas."

"I agree. He has disappeared from our sight. Crowley has also been looking for him and we cannot find him. I worry he will come here for you."

I paled and Loki came over quickly followed by Thor and Bucky. They had felt the bolt of fear that went through me.

"What is wrong, my sweet? Are you ok?"

"He can't do that can he, Cas? There isn't a way here except you and Crowley, right? Please tell me that's the only way."