Once upon a time, the firebird will find a little prince far from his home, and sweep him away on a great adventure. OR: The treaty between Asgard and Avalon was an intricate, delicate thing, and though great allies they were, everyone knew that the Fae were so easily offended. Interplanetary politics, magic, and growing up. Loki-centric.

Everyone is born with wings. Some spread them and take to the skies. Others are doomed to have theirs clipped from the moment of birth and never have the chance to spread them. A few lucky ones spread theirs to catch the winds of happiness. And yet there are those who dare to continue to fly. Even if they are doomed to fail from the start despite the odds.

Puck knew there were risks to asking Loki to help with Alexander Xanatos's plan to become a "self-made man," but the letter had been very specific that Loki was necessary and who was he to argue with his future self? - "You want me to risk my freedom on some worthless trinket?" "To Mr. Stark, it is indeed worthless, but not to us." [Knowledge of Gargoyles not necessary to enjoy]

When Loki attacked the Avengers in their home, he did not expect to meet two fellow tricksters.