"Come one, come all to the greatest battle man kind had ever seen!"

"What about elf kind?"

"Shut up Y/n."

The team had gathered on the Avengers building rooftop where Loki had created a sparring pit.

Thor grinned at everyone, waving his arms as if he was a celebrity. You just sighed and threw your dagger up into the air, catching it repeatedly.

"Thor I'm warning you, the elves have fast reflexes and incredible training programs" you warned, conjuring a second dagger, Thor rolling his eyes as he picked up a large sword.

"Alright here are the rules: Y/n can't use her magic, Thor can't use his hammer. Don't kill each other" Tony announced, looking at two of you over his sunglasses.

"That's no fun" Loki commented.

Tony turned to glare the trickster who was smirking in amusement.

"As I was saying. First to get the other person to give up wins. Thor you cannot throw Y/n around just because she's short."

"What!" The God exclaimed, putting on a sulky expression.

"Don't worry Stark, he couldn't catch me if he tried" you assured, running your fingers over the blades.

Thor's laugh boomed across the rooftop. "Lady Y/n, I have fought and killed much bigger creatures than yourself. I fought Surtur!"

"And look how that turned out for you" his brother quipped, his smirk widening as Thor glared at him.

"What happened?"

"Nothing of importance" Thor shouted over Loki, who was grinning evilly.

"By the way, just because I'm short doesn't mean I couldn't kill you if I wanted to. Elves are very quick" you said.

Thor just laughed, causing you to glare at him as you turned to face the team. "See what I mean! No one takes me seriously!"

"Contestants, step into the pit!"

You climbed over the fence while Thor jumped over the top.

"What is it with you Asgardian's being so damn tall" you grumbled, jumping off ungracefully as the brothers laughed.

"Jeez N/n, don't injure yourself falling off the fence before you even fight" Nat grinned.

"Ready, set, fight!" The team cheered as Thor ran at you.

"That is not how you start a fight Tony" you corrected, ducking as Thor swung his sword at you.

"Pay attention Lady Y/n, you're going to get yourself killed" Thor said, jabbing the sword at you.

"I'd like to see you try."

"If you insist."

"Hey! No killing!" Steve interjected as Bucky and Sam grinned.

He swung the sword repeatedly and you blocked it with your knives, managing to stab him in the side.

While he was distracted you ran around behind him and kicked his feet out from underneath him. Thor fell to the ground with a thud, grabbing your arm and bringing you down with him.

He sat up and began punching, aiming for your head. You slid out of the way each time, his punches hitting the ground where you had been a second ago.

Stabbing him in the shoulder, you slid backwards, standing up and running at the God.

"Nat move" you grinned, jumping on his shoulders, wrapping your legs around his neck in an attempt to choke him. "Damn that's a long way to jump."

He pulled you off and shook you around. When he let go, you fell to the floor, too dizzy to move.

"Do you yield?" He asked, grinning down at you.

"Never."

This went on for a few minutes until you finally had him pinned, one foot on his chest and his own sword held to his neck. Thor held his hands up in surrender.

"I yield" he sighed.

The team cheered and ran into the pit, picking you up and crowd surfing you among themselves.

"Jeez guys put me down!"

When you were finally returned to the ground you found Loki waiting for you. You walked over to him, returning his smile.

"That was very impressive my dear" he said, grabbing your wrist and slowly turning you around, his eyes scanning over your body.

"Thank you. What are you doing?" you asked, butterflies flitting around in your stomach.

"Checking for injuries" he replied, frowning as he looked down at your waist where Thor's sword had cut you.

At that moment, his brother wandered over to talk to you" Loki glaring at him.

"You cut her you oaf" he told him, gently putting his hands on your waist as he began to heal the wound.

"I'm so sorry Lady Y/n!" Thor apologised quickly.

"Its okay Thor, your brother is just being dramatic" you laughed as he scooped you up into a bone crushing hug. "Can't- breathe."

"Thor you're going to kill her!" his brother grumbled, grabbing Thor's arm and pulling it away.

"Thanks- Lokes" you wheezed, gasping for air. "I don't think I've ever been hugged that tightly." 

"I'm sorry Lady Y/n, I've made it worse" he sighed, looking at you sadly.

You shook your head and gave him a small hug. "I'm fine Thor, plus I stabbed you as well."

"We know" the brothers answered in unison.

They smiled at each other, and this time it was Loki's turn to be crushed.

When Thor finally let go, Loki straightened back up gracefully, smoothing his clothes as you glared at him.

"Why don't you almost pass out?!"

He smirked at you. "Because darling, I am a God."

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"Loki, really, I'm fine" you insisted as he continued to heal the tiny cuts and bruises in the medical room.

"No, you're not."

"Loki, its a bruise. I get much worse than these on missions."

"I know, and I don't like it."

You winced as he ran his fingers slowly ran through your hair, looking for injuries.

"There?" he asked, running his fingers back as you nodded.

"All done" he said finally.

"Thanks Lokes" you smiled, pulling him into a hug. He looked surprised, but hesistantly returned the gesture.

"Aw, lovebirds."

You both looked up to see the team standing in the doorway.

"What are you doing here??" you asked them as you pulled away to glare at them. 

"Well we came to find our favourite champion" Sam explained.

"But we found you two being in love instead" Wanda added excitedly.

"You two should just get together already" Nat commented.

Clint gasped. "Maybe they're secretly dating!"

"Shut it Barton" you groaned, folding your arms and glaring at him.

"I think that's a confirmation" Nat whispered to her best friend.

Steve sighed. "Nat you really need to learn to keep your mouth shut."

You conjured your daggers and started forward, only for a pair of strong arms to wrap around your waist. Loki pulled you gently backwards, taking the daggers from your grasp.

"Darling, I know she's irritating but we probably shouldn't kill her" he said quietly into your ear.

"But why?"

"Because you would be upset later."

You sighed. "Fine."

Bucky poked his head out the door. "Nat you wuss you can come back now" he called.

She appeared in the doorway, grinning at you.

Loki spoke up. "Natasha, I think it would be best if you stop the jokes because N/n here might injure you."

"Of course of course, sorry" she apologised. "Lovers" she added quietly with a grin.

"Nat!" you yelled, struggling around in Loki's arms.

He picked you up and turned back to the group. "I think she might kill someone, so please talk to Natasha for me" he told them, before teleporting upstairs to the lounge.

Steve glared at Nat. "Nat we all know they... like each other" he said reluctantly.

"But she is going to kill you if you don't shut up" Bucky finished.

"But if I keep going then eventually she's going to admit it!"

The team looked thoughtful.

"Well then, keep going but don't do it as often" Tony said, earning a glare from Steve.

The team clapped their hands in excitement, starting towards the elevator.

"Children" Steve muttered as he followed after them.