Disclaimer: I own nothing. Except John, my invisible hedgehog.

Trigger warning: Feelings of worthlessness, referral to one-self as monster, and one character saying that the world would be better with them dead.

AN: So, I haven't updated in *goes to check* … just under five months. Sorry? Maybe I should explain a little. Okay, first I had finals. Then I didn't have access to my computer, than I had writer's block. Sorry! Also, I didn't send this to my Beta, so Lord knows it's full of errors. Sorry, I just finished this chapter a minute ago and figured you guys would want to see it now. *tosses chapter gently into your lap and runs away*

Anon: I'm glad you like it! :)

Lady Nightingale: Well, here's a surprise chapter! :)

Pushing on a Pull Door: I get the reference thing, I feel like I'm surrounded by Castiels 'cause almost no-one gets my references. I'll see what I can do about the cuddling. If the characters permit, than, sure! *Loki from off-screen* "I'm not letting her cuddle me." *Pepper from off-screen* "I don't want to cuddle you either!" *shrugs* See? (I'll try to make them do it anyway. :))

Monar: Glad you like my Loki. *Loki from off-screen* I'm NOT hers!"

And now, the weather! Err... Chapter. I meant chapter.

Previously on Landing.

Tony took a moment to look at Loki. 'Do you think building would help him?'He asked the logical side of his brain. 'Maybe.'He answered himself. 'Maybe I should try it. I mean, teach him how to type or something. I bet he'd be a wizard at computers. I'll try it after pizza.'he decided. 'That'll give me some time to work out a lesson plan.'

As Pepper and Tony dug in, Loki stared down at the pizza, confused. "How do you eat this?" He asked.

"How do you...? Oh." Tony started. "See, you fold it like this." He said, demonstrating. "Then you hold it like this, then you do this." He finished, stuffing half the slice in his mouth.

Pepper slapped his shoulder, than explained to Loki. "You do hold it that way, but that's not how you eat-"

"It's how I eat" Tony grumbled, cutting her off.

"In polite circles, you take small bites."

"Polite circles can go screw themselves."

"That may be your opinion, but it certainly isn't mine." Loki stated, taking a small bite of his pizza, and stealing Tony's drink.

"Loki, give it back!"

"Of course." He replied smoothly, handing the drink back. As soon as he let go of it, the alcohol fizzed, and turned into three green and gold frogs.

"Ahh!" Tony shrieked in surprise as the cup shattered on the floor and Pepper attempted to smother her giggle. "It's not funny!" Tony yelled, face red.

"It is!" Pepper gave up trying to hide the peals of laughter.

Loki stared at them both in shock. No-one had ever laughed at his pranks before. It felt nice, kind of warm and soft. Like when he was a child, and Frigga would hold him and tell him stories. Before he learned the truth. Before he learned he was a monster. Because that's what he was, that's what he had to be. He was a Frost Giant, Frost Giants were monsters, he was a monster. Fat-King Odin certainly told him enough times.

Tony saw Loki go blank and nudged him. "Hey, everything okay up there?" he asked, gesturing at Loki's head.

"I-I'm fine." Loki stumbled over the words in haste to get them out. I'm fine. I have to keep it up. They don't deserve to be burdened with my presence. I should go. They've done too much already. I need to go. They must be sick of my face by now, they have to be, who could stand looking at a monster? ...Mother. She always treated me like I was normal. Not a monster.

"No, you're really not." Tony said, noting the self-hatred in Loki's eyes.

"I-I am." Loki protested, panicking.

"Not now, Tony." Pepper cut in. "Hey, hey, hey," she hushed, "you're okay. No-one's gonna hurt you. It's all okay."

"N-n-no-o i-it's n-not, I-I should be d-dead if e-everything was a-all right!" Loki stammered.

Tony and Pepper stared, the same thought running through both their heads. What do you say to something like that?

AN: DUN DUN DUHHH! Okay, maybe the dramatic music wasn't necessary. But I like it, so there. *crosses arms and huffs like a five-year-old* I should be able to update more until school starts, but who knows what's going to happen? I sure don't. :) Please review! They are like french fries and chocolate. I'm really hoping I'll be able to update soon. So, see ya then! :)