Claudia had just gotten home and was sitting in the kitchen, eating a sandwich while waiting on her favorite kid to get home, Zaylee. Zaylee was currently at basketball practice and everyone else was on a mission. They were supposed to be home early but Claudia didn't tell Zaylee. The poor girl had missed her family and was excited to see them, so why not surprise her?

Zaylee pushed open the door, walking in with a bag full of homework and a duffle with school clothes shoved in it. Claudia chuckled and ruffled the girl's braided hair, making her whine.

"Hey Z," Claudia smiled.

"Hey Medusa," Zaylee smirked, collapsing at the table.

Claudia looked over the twelve year old and chuckled. "Go take a shower. You're covered in sweat."

Zaylee whined a little but still got up to go shower. Claudia finished her sandwich and went to the training area, preparing for a workout. She told JARVIS to set up her usual drill as she prepared herself.

"3...2...1... Begin."

Dummies appeared all around her. She immediately started to use her powers, turning everything to stone. All 16 dummies were turned to stone and she closed her hand, making them crumble. She cracked her neck and looked around.

"Good warm up."

She pulled on some high tops and began running. She did about five suicides before running 20 laps around the huge gym. She had to keep her cardio up.

By the time she was done, Zaylee was back and dressed in comfortable clothes. She sat on one side of the gym to watch her everything but blood mom train. Zaylee would join her if she hadn't just gotten home from conditioning.

The two finally took a break and went up stairs. They both sat in the living room, turning on the TV and relaxing. Suddenly, the elevator opened and the Avengers walked in, all dressed in their superhero outfits, minus Tony.
"Guys!!!" Zaylee shouted, jumping over the back of the couch and running to the Avengers, hugging them all.

.... There was an extra.

Zaylee hugged Thor and looked beside him, only to see someone she's only heard of, only seen in the news as a criminal. Loki.

"Uhhhh," Zaylee muttered, not understanding. She recognized his face, but she couldn't place his name.

"Zaylee, this is my brother-"

"I am NOT your brother," Loki growled, sounding as though he has said it a million times.

"-Loki, and he is to stay here for a short while, to learn to be human."

"Cool," Zaylee muttered. "CLAUDIA, COMMERE!"

The older woman walked in and smiled at everyone, even Loki.

Claudia's POV

"CLAUDIA, COMMERE!" I heard Zaylee yell. The kid was probably bursting with happiness at seeing her family. The moment I walked in all I saw was family and friends, people who loved me, and then I saw him. He was standing beside Thor, glaring at the god, and clad in green, black and gold armor. His emerald eyes were scanning everyone, clearly unhappy to be here, and his mouth was in a thin line.

"Hey guys, and newcomer," I said. I saw Zaylee looking a little uncomfortable and I gave her a concerned look. Zaylee was always bold, not afraid of new people. On rare occasions was she shy. "What's wrong Z?"

"Uhh, nothin'," something was wrong, her country accent was showing.

"Zaylee," I said her full name, which was rare.

"I'll tell ya later," she muttered. "Who wants to watch American Horror Story- after you all change. Ew."

"Nah, I thought we'd all give you a great big sweaty bear hug," Clint ran to her and hugged her, purposely burying her head into his sweaty armpit. Zaylee screamed and pushed his stomach away, but he held tight and laughed at her.

I was grinning at them before I saw Loki. He didn't look happy at all while all the others laughed their asses off at the poor girl.

I walked over to Loki and introduced myself. "Hi, my name is Claudia. Claudia Jones."

"Loki."

"Nice to meet you, Loki," I replied kindly. Wow, his eyes are really green. Clint had released Zaylee from her torture and the teenager punched him in the stomach, making him laugh as he grunted a bit. "Zaylee, was that neccessary?"

"Yes," replied the kid. Real mature kiddo. I gave her a hard glare and she apologized. "Okay, so, Loki, what did you do?"

"I attempted to rule you and your pathetic Midgaurd," Loki spat.

"This is Earth, my dude. Plus, I think it's a pretty chill place once you get past the hellish part of humanity," Zaylee replied. Loki growled.

"That is why you should be ruled!!"

"Woah, relax! I didn't mean to offend you. My bad," the twelve year old muttered.

"He's okay," Tony muttered. All the Avengers headed into the living room but Zaylee stayed back to talk with Loki and I.

"So, Loki, what's your power?" Zaylee asked, twirling a flame in her hand. "Mine's flames."

"Quite the opposite, actually. Ice," Loki replied. "I am also quite useful with magic."

"Dark magic?" Zaylee asked.

"Only in times of need," replied the god. "Claudia, what is your power?"
"I can turn people to stone."

"Yeah, Medusa," Zaylee grinned. I pushed the kid playfully, making sure I didn't hurt her. "Abuse!!"

"Shut up, Z," I laughed. Loki was staring at us and I chuckled. "Just messing around. Come on, buddy, let's go watch a movie."

Loki paused before following.

"Buddy...."