Family Reunited (Star Wars): What happened between to Obi-Wan and Athena during Order 66 and can they reunite with all their loved ones.[One-Shot in between Kidnapped and Rescued]
((OMF(orce) Percy Jackson crossover?!?!)) (crossover confirmed!)
"No, really," Luke said. He'd leaned against the wall and crossed his arms, staring hard at Obi-Wan's Force ghost. "What did happen? Because she's really being very persistent--"
"Nothing happened," Obi-Wan insisted again. "She misread the situation, that's all. I told her we had one shot to get from Kidnapped to Rescued, if we wanted to see our loved ones again, and she decided not to come! I haven't seen her since."
"And this was a while ago?" Luke asked. "Because, well, she seems to think it was yesterday."
Obi-Wan actually threw his hands in the air. "Order 66 happened years ago! Maybe that's yesterday on her planet, but it certainly isn't here--wait. Let me talk to her. Maybe if she goes through me, she'll take the hint."
Luke shrugged. "Your funeral," he said, and set off towards the Millennium Falcon.
Five minutes later, the woman who'd introduced herself as Athena was staring (quite literally) through Obi-Wan.
"Ah," she said. "Time has passed for you."
Obi-Wan looked at her warily. "Obviously. You seem...different."
"I have regained my strength," she said. Her grey eyes were bright with intelligence. "Finding myself in your world was--disquieting. But by remaining I managed to fulfill my quest. I wanted to reward you for what help you attempted to give me--but I see that would be difficult now."
"Just to clarify," Han said from his seat, "what kind of reward were you thinking of?"
Athena spread her hands. "I am a goddess," she said. The others exchanged looks. "There are many things within my power."
"Could I ask you for something to be given to the living?" asked Obi-Wan.
Athena nodded. "I would be willing."
"Good," said Obi-Wan. "Now, if I might have a minute to think about this..."
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A Little Unsteady (Avengers): It's been three days since Loki joined the Avengers Initiative, two months after the battle of New York City. Loki's body decides to kick off the celebrations by fainting...multiple times. How will the other Avengers react to this new development? And will Loki feasibly be able to join the team if his problem continues? Reviews are candy!
((Reviews are candy! Yeah, I passed over a Harry Potter crossover for this.))
"It's hardly my fault!" Loki complained. His arms were crossed, and his expression fell just short of murderous.
"Not your fault?" Tony Stark gave him a Look. "What, so you aren't the one who separated yourself from your body? You aren't the one who put it on autopilot? You aren't the one who's been letting it fall over at the worst possible times? Face it, this is exactly your idea of a joke."
"Tony." Steve Rogers sighed heavily, setting down the polishing cloth he'd been running over the surface of his shield. "Loki's jokes may frequently be in poor taste, but he is an Avenger now, and we have to believe that--"
"He's been an Avenger for three days, Cap--"
"And he's been doing well in those days, apart from this fainting thing--"
"He has done it again," Thor announced. He walked into the room carrying a limp, dark-haired figure in full armor and green cape. "Oh, hello, brother," he added with a nod to the see-through Loki. "How do you fare?"
Loki rolled his eyes. "As well as I might, having fallen victim to my own curiosity. At least I am currently incapable of developing headaches."
"What, so you're getting your jollies by trying to give us headaches?" Tony grumbled. "Nice try. Next time we go out, you can be the one to deal with everyone who wants to know if our newest Avenger is deathly ill or something. I'll make sure the tabloids get to you, too, don't think I won't."
"I will be able to reverse it," Loki said loudly. "I simply require more time." He turned pointedly away from the billionaire. "Thor, have the materials arrived yet?"
"I do not see why I cannot simply hit it with my hammer," the Asgardian rumbled, but shook his head. "They have not, Loki. I am told they will arrive within the day."
"There," said Loki. He spoke now to Steve, still ignoring Tony. "Tomorrow I will be able to finalize the device that will reverse this...mess. I will be able to return to my body."
"Will your body stop fainting once you're in it?" was the response.
Loki looked like he was contemplating whether or not rolling his eyes was a waste of time here. "I see no reason for it to continue."
"Good," Tony said briskly. He put down his empty coffee mug and got to his feet. "Device gets built, Loki stops fainting and ghosting around, and we all get fewer headaches. I'm on board. And busy. See you tomorrow." He headed for the elevator.
Thor lay Loki's body on a couch and smoothed its hair. "All will be well, brother."
"If the device is built well," Loki put in. "There must be steady hands to assemble it."
"You'll get them." Steve stood, stuffing the polishing cloth into his pocket and settling the shield on his arm. "Tomorrow. Do you need anything before I go out?"
Loki spread his ghostly hands. "I am incorporeal, Captain. I have no need of anything."
"Okay," Steve said. He hesitated and then set off for the elevator with an awkward nod. "Good."
"Good," Loki mouthed behind him, his expression mocking. This, at last, was enough to earn the eye-roll. He joined Thor by the couch, staring down at his body.
"All will be well," Thor said again. He looked up at the ghostly Loki. "You will be able to fix this, brother."
"With borrowed hands," Loki sneered, but then he sighed. "They must be steady. I weary of this."
"They will be," Thor promised. He made as if to clasp Loki's shoulder, and then thought better of it.
Another advantage, Loki thought to himself, but somehow the thought didn't bear the ire it once had.
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(this Avengers one is very obviously an AU. Maybe it's following that idea I've seen where Loki was somewhat mind-controlled himself during the Avengers movie, and has now come out of it and possibly been exiled to Midgard or something. Either way, being Loki and an Avenger, he's promptly got himself mixed up in some unfortunate magical situation. Blame the Enchantress, maybe!)
