Up and down. Up and down. Up and down.

I swear- One more time and I'll-

Up and down.

"LYDIA STOP BOUNCING!" You shriek causing the girl to scowl and stop.

"She's just excited, Enchantress," Loki hums from the backseat.

"And she will contain it or I will turn this car around!" this earned you a mocking face pull from Lydia who tossed around her ginger hair.

~~~

"Easy, Mama," You helped the woman out the elevator as the Avengers turned to smile.

"Welcome to Avenger's tower, ma'am," Cap was the first to greet.

"Handsome boy, just as I remember from the 40s," she chuckles and pats his cheek.

"Where is Reindeer games?" Tony looks around for the missing god.

"With Lydia," you settle Mama's present's under the tree as Loki pops up with Lydia on his shoulders.  "There we go,"

"Lydia, you must concentrate better,"

Lydia mockingly repeat his words. "Whatever, at least I could teleport at 232,"

"Witchling, I was 4 in Midgard years when I was 232," Loki takes the girl off his shoulders and into his lap. "So quiet down, you're almost as annoying as my brother,"

"Why is Reindeer games holding a child?" Tony starts.

"And why isn't she yelling for help?" Clint asks.

"Guys, this is Lydia, Mama's apprentice," Lydia jumps off Loki and runs over to your side. "And this is Mama Delphine, I used to work as her apprentice,"

"Just call me Mama," Delphine mumbles as she looked around.

"Oh, could we please look at your room??" Lydia pleads, turning to Mama. "Can I please go?"

"You may if Y/n wishes so," Mama chuckles as Loki sat down by her side.

"Fine," In an instant you were hauled over down towards the hall, though switching roles and leading Lydia to your room.

"Could I get you anything to drink, Mama?" Loki asks.

"Need not bother yourself, child," Mama takes out a flask from her purse and pops open the cap. "Merry Christmas," Mama takes a swig, shaking her head with a smile. "Still good,"

"You never cease to amaze me, Mama,"

"And you, I, Loki, especially you are as blind as my late husband for not courting Y/n,"

Loki stumbled over his words as the heroes snicker. "Wait one second... you were never married,"

"That's true, but it doesn't falter my point," Mama grins and pats his pale cheek.

"You see, even the old witch says you should you ask Y/n out," Oh boy, was Clint about to regret his words.

"I may be old but I know how to deal with rude men who point it out," Mama stands up and grips her suddenly appearing cane tight. A single tap to the head sent Clint into a deep sleep.

"What did you do?"

"It's a simple sleep spell, quite brilliant, as usual, mama," Loki compliments earning him a loving pinch to the cheek.

~~~

"Mon chouchou, that is Bucky Barnes, correct?" You nod your head as everyone looked up during the silence. "Don't you remember your phase?"

"Phase?" Bucky asks in curiosity.

"Don't you dare-"

"Oh yes, a phase," You groan and bury your head in your hands. "Y/n used to talk about you and Steven non-stop!"

"Is that right?" Bucky grins from ear to ear along with Steve until Mama finished her memory.

"Yes, she wouldn't stop talking about how much of a good couple you two would make," the group snorts as Bucky pales with a now light headed Steve.

"I still think so," You chuckle which caused a few to hum in agreement, shocking the two old men.

"Have any more stories about Y/n?" Peter asks hopefully.

"Many! I remember when she first learned how to teleport, she wouldn't stop scaring me around the shop," holding back a smile you continue to eat your food. "When she studied Greek Mythology I would call her a mini Hermes, so mischievous,"

"Well she hasn't changed!" Thor laughs. "She continues to cause trouble around the tower,"

"What are you studying right now?" Vision looks to Lydia who was aiming a meatball at Loki who readied his glowing hands.

"Huh? Oh, I finished my studies on the gods, I even have a Deity to worship,"

"Who is it?" Pietro asks.

"Mr green," Lydia launches the meatball as Loki opens a portal which makes it hit the back of her head. "Fair play,"

"I'm proud to say I have this little Witchling lighting a candle for me every morning," Loki smirks proudly to Lydia who clicks her fingers at him, pointing them like guns.

~~~

Each gift pile was high, though Lydia and Mama sat on the sides, happy with the gifts you and Loki had given... and the five hundred dollars Tony pulled out for them each as a quick gift.

The first to be opened was the ones from Mama, each was a jumper with iconic colours and symbols for the recipient. Wool soft as clouds and design so intricate it looked too perfect to wear.

Next were the other presents. You had gotten everything you wanted but you only cared about one thing, which was Loki's reaction to the book you picked out for him. His bright smile made your heart melt.

He read over the card a few times and gave you a thankful smile.

You stared down at the last gift in your pile. Everyone's gifts were open, you had checked each card but... there was one more. The small box was simply tied with a f/c ribbon. Loki watched in anticipation as you opened it up and smiled.

Inside was a small crystal ball with a note tucked on the side.

Dearest Enchantress,

Let this guide the way in dark times or just when you wish to get a midnight snack as you do. (Yes I am fully aware of your habit)

I came to Midgard despising a lot of things but your kindness changed my viewpoint so drastically I was certain you put a spell on me or even slipped a potion into the batter when you first made me those pancakes.

I wish you a very Merry Christmas

Kind regards evermore,
Loki x

"If I put a spell on you, your barrier would have bounced it back to me," You chuckle and shift to Loki, hugging him tight. "Thank you,"

"You're welcome," he hugs back, taking in the moment until you pulled back.

"Now how does this thing work?"

~~~

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- Anna ❤️