Chapter 35 Mae's pov

I shower and get ready in my Alice in Wonderland costume and laugh. 

"Friday, the room looks amazing. Thank you so much sweetpea." I say as I spin in the mirror.

"No problem Morningstar, I'm glad you like it." She answers.

I can't wait to see the guys, already knowing they are going to hate it. I walk out to my living room to see the 3 looking annoyed, but also laughing at each other. I stop in front of them and take a good look. Bucky was the mad hatter, Loki was the Cheshire cat and Cerberus was the white rabbit.

"Okay Queenie, you've had your fun. We aren't going out like this." Cerb says while the other 2 nod their agreement. I pout and pretend to think for a minute.

"Hmmmm, I'll let you change them...if we take some pictures first." I say smiling.

"You know I could just change them right darling?" Loki says, holding up a glowing green hand.

"Fine. No kisses for the rest of the night. For any of you." I say, turning around and crossing my arms, grinning.

"Okay, okay, a couple pictures then we change." Bucky says almost frantically. I turn back and kiss him. I pull back slowly, waiting for the other 2 to agree.

"Fine darling, take your pictures." Loki says with a sigh, earning a kiss in reply. Cerberus huffs and rolls his eyes.

"Sure, whatever, you win Queenie." I kissed him last before turning.

"Friday, can you take a couple pictures of us?" I ask the AI, who lowers a professional camera from the ceiling. I pose the boys in a few and let them pick a couple, my favorite being the last one. It's Bucky on my left, Cerb on my right and Loki behind me. All 3 are kissing me, on each cheek and the top of my head, and my eyes are closed. I didn't even realize they were taking a picture until the flash went off, making them all laugh at my surprise.

"Okay, now you can change the costumes. What did you have in mind?" I say, still look at the picture. I see a shimmer of green behind me. Turning to look at them, I stop dead as I look them over.

A super soldier in a gray 3 piece suit with a white shirt and a gunmetal crown on his head.

A hellhound in a burgundy suit, black shirt, and a black crown.

A god in a green suit with a gold shirt, a gold crown atop his head.

Oh hell.

"Babydoll, you're drooling." Bucky says, as they all chuckle.

"I'll admire, respectfully of course, if I so please." Is my reply as I study the 3.

"Oh darling, turn around and see the real view for the night." Loki says, making the motion with his fingers.

I turn as a green shimmer comes over me. I stop, looking in the mirror in shock, seeing a gorgeous light blue ball gown on me along with rose gold jewelry including a crown.

I spin around to look at them in surprise.

"You really are a queen." Cerberus says, looking in awe as the others nod with the same look.

"Mr. Stark says you are late. Please go quickly before he starts yelling Morningstar." Friday says.

"On our way Stank." I say, grabbing Bucky's arm. We walk to the elevator and try to menteally prepare ourselves for what this party could be.

We exit the elevator at the top of the steps, and like last time, all of the guests stop to look at us. We make our way over to the other members of the team, Bucky as my escort with the other 2 a step behind us.

"So you guys finally show up." Stark says, standing in front of us dressed as an 80s guitarist.

"What are you even supposed to be?" He says, looking us up and down.

"Nice guitar Stank, can you even play?" I sass back with a smirk.

"Yes I can." He responds with a glare, puffing out his chest.

"Well if you must be told, we are princes of our realms, in the presence of a queen of another." Loki explained, ordering drinks for all of us.

"How the hell is Bucky the prince of Earth?" Tony says, turning to walk away when his glass shatters in his hand. He steps back surprised before looking over his shoulder at me.

"Watch your tongue Tony, before you lose it." I say with a dismissive look.

"Thank you Babydoll." Bucky says as he comes to stand in front of me, Loki taking his spot.

"Here you go my love." Loki says, handing me a glass, which has a shimmer of green over it. Not taking any chances this time I see. I nod in thanks as he hands both Cerb and Bucky a glass. I look between the four of them before waving my hand, all of the liquid in the cups changing to a golden color. I take a sip with a smile before turning away from the now confused 3 and look over the room.

I look over to see Nat as Marilyn Monroe, Wanda as a mouse, and Pepper as a witch, heading our way. Bruce is standing just behind them dressed as a vampire before he starts walking to Tony. Steve, Sam, Clint, and Vision all dressed as 80s band members and a manager. Peter dressed as a cowboy and Pietro dressed as a model are chatting a little to the left of the group. That means the only one left was-

"Brother! There you are." Thor booms, coming up behind us, interrupting the men talking about their drinks.

'Give us a moment.' I say to Bucky and Cerberus mentally before anyone can turn around. They wander off as I hold on to Loki's arm. I slide my hand down to his and tap a single finger on it, binding his magic. He gives me a look before turning to face his brother. Having made Thor's costume I knew what I was going to see, however Loki had no idea.

"What is the meaning of this?" Loki demanded with a glare as he saw Thor, dressed as Loki.

'Hush my sweet, let him explain. He means no harm.' I say mentally to him, who turns his glare to me. I smile back and kiss his cheek, before nodding to Thor.

"Your kind lady explained this Halloween to me, as a time to dress as something you're not." He begins to explain, stopping when Loki growls. I tap his hand once more and he stops immediately. Thor continues as he smiles softly at his little brother.

"Or as something you admire and wish to be more like." Thor says giving a spin, the horns of the costume reflecting light as he does. Loki stares at him for another moment before turning to look at me, eyes begging.

"He admires you, love. He was so excited when I told him he could be anything, I just couldn't say no." I explained. He turns back to Thor, taking a hesitant step forward as he lets go of my hand, and pulls his brother into a hug. I leave the 2 to have their moment right as the ladies finally make it to where I'm standing.

Loki's pov

I hug Thor as I hear Mae's heels click away, probably to give my brother and I some space. I release him from the hug before clasping my hand on his shoulder. I point to one of the windows in the room and he nods in response, knowing we need a moment to talk.

"Since when have you admired me brother? What could I possibly have that you wish you had?" I ask once standing in front of the window, looking out over the city and also noting Mae's glass followed me in a purple mist around in. Good.

"I have always admired you. You might not be the strongest warrior but you have an amazing skill set, a wide range of skills you can depend on instead of only strength. Sometimes I wish I had more sense about things, like you do." Thor says, looking out with me.

"I had no idea you felt that way brother." I say, looking down into my glass.

"But now you know, and it is my hope that we can soon become the brothers we once were, fighting together and helping one another, rather than each other." He replies, looking at my glass as well.

"I see you took me up on my offer brother." He says a second later with a smile.

"Actually, I originally had something else. It seems Mae was about to replicate the drink after I gave her a taste at the last party." I say staring at the honey mead in my glass before taking a sip. I almost moaned at the taste, for some reason it almost tasted like she did in some way.

"Can I try it? I bet it isn't as good as the real stuff." Thor says with a laugh. I debate for a second, wondering if he would come to the same conclusion I had, before offering him the glass. He takes a swig of it and then freezes, glass just below his chin.

"How in the 9s is this just as good?" He asks, looking down into the cup.

"I have no idea, but it is wonderful and very thoughtful of her." I say as I take the glass from his hand, sighing in relief from him not saying anything about her.

"Your lady is a very talented one, to say the least. Hold on to her brother. She is good for you." He says with a nod. I laugh and down about half the glass with a nod, loving the taste.