I mentally prepared myself to see a party, but when we went to the others I found them sitting on the sofa, quite tired and a little bruised, with a few bruises.

-Hey, hi.- I greeted everyone a little disappointed that there wasn't a party -How did the mission go?-

-Hi, well enough, we were thinking of a way to enter this base.- Peter said pointing to a 3D model created by Jarvis.

-We shouldn't talk to her about the mission, Parker.- Dad said from behind.

-You could ask Jarvis to hack their system and enter their defenses, then you could enter quietly.- I said observing the structure -Or maybe enter directly from the roof.- I said looking down, a little sad that they didn't remember my birthday.

-I will not take advice from a sixteen-year-old girl.- Dad said fumbling with holograms, I saw Loki open his eyes wide.

-Seventeen...- I whispered, feeling my eyes shining and took a deep breath.

-What did you say?- Dad asked, turning around, and everyone looked at me.

-I said seventeen...- I said, raising my voice a little -I am seventeen, not sixteen. Today is my birthday.- I said with a sigh and tried to hold back the tears, he felt that everyone let out a surprised verse.

-Not possible, I'm pretty sure I know when my daughter's birthday is. Besides, Jarvis would have reminded me if it had been so.- said dad.

-If you're so sure, why don't you ask him?- I asked.

-Jarvis, what day is today?- asked dad.

-Today is your daughter's birthday, Mr. Stark. I tried to remind you this morning but you told me that you were on a mission and you didn't want to be disturbed.- replied the computer.

-I...honey I'm sorry...but I was busy with...- he said trying to justify himself.

-Yes, busy with work, I know. Work for you comes before your daughter. But it has always been like that. It's okay.- I said letting the tears flow -I don't want to talk to anyone.- I said running into my room and slamming the door.

I heard someone calling me, but I didn't turn around.

I threw myself on the bed and buried my face in the pillow, trying to cover up the sobs.

After a few seconds he heard a knock.

-Princess, it's me.- Loki said -Can I come in?-

-Yes...- I said getting up and wiping my tears, he entered and closed the door behind him.

-Hey.- He sat down next to me and put his arm around my shoulders.

-Why am I always put in second place by him? Am I not good enough as a daughter?- I asked, leaning my face against his chest.

-You are a perfect daughter, don't say that. He loves you. He just forgot. It can happen.- he said gently kissing my forehead.

-Did Odin ever forget your birthday? Or Thor's?- I asked curiously.

-Yes, sometimes but Frigga always reminded him of them.- he said, laughing slightly.

A few seconds later I heard a knock.

-It's me, Thor. Our mother is here, Loki. She wants to talk to y/n and you.- he said.

-Okay, tell her we're coming.- he stood up and held out his hand that I grabbed, then we left the tower.

I saw her there, she was with two guards.

-Dear, what happened?- She asked coming towards me -Don't tell me it was Loki.-

-No, Frigga, your son has nothing to do with it, in fact he was consoling me.-

-Okay then, anyway I came to wish you a good birthday. Loki informed me that was today. This is for you.- she smiled passing a golden package.

-Thank you very much Frigga, really, you shouldn't have.-

-Not at all dear, but now I really have to go.- the woman said.

-Thank Odin for me too and give him my sincere thanks and greetings.- I smiled.

-I'll do it my dear. See you soon Loki, say hello to Thor.-

-Okay, mother, I hope to see you again soon.- we greeted her and went back inside her, without saying anything to the others we went directly to my room.

-Your mother remembered it, but not my father.- I said with a sigh.

-Don't think about it, come on, open it.- he smiled.

I looked at the package and opened it.

Inside was a silver necklace with a blue gem at the end, like the one on the ring Loki had bought me a few hours earlier.

-It's beautiful.- I said looking at it.

-Give it to me and move your hair, I'll put it on.- Loki said and I did as he told me.

-Thank you very much Loki, really.- I said hugging him.

-I just want to see you happy.- he smiled and kissed me.

-How are we going to do for dinner?- I asked.

-I do not know. Do you want me to go get dinner and have dinner here in your room?- he asked me -Although I think it would be nice to have dinner all together on your birthday. You think about it, okay?- he smiled.

-Okay I'll think about it.- I said playing with the necklace -Jarvis, will you do me a favor? Can you soundproof my room and let me hear what they say?-

-Immediately y/n.- the computer answered me.

-How did we forget that?- Peter asked.

-I don't know, kid.- Steve said.

-She's right to be angry with us.- Nat said.

-Quiet Nat, give her a few days and everything will be as before.- Bruce consoled her.

-We're just idiots.- Thor said.

-Hey Pepper, love, hello...- I heard dad talk -I think I messed up...yes, I forgot...I know, I know...what do you think I should do? That thing? Are you sure? But...yes, of course...okay, okay, I'll do it tomorrow. Yeah...I love you too, bye. Bruce, we're gonna do it tomorrow.-

-Are you sure tomorrow?- He asked -There might still be some problems.-

-Tomorrow what, Mr. Stark?- Peter asked.

-I know, Bruce, I know. But it is the only occasion.- he replied -Tomorrow you will see it, kid.-

-Ok, Jarvis,that's enough, thanks.- I said and then I sat next to Loki -Who knows what they were talking about.- I said.

-Well tomorrow you'll find out.- he smiled stroking my hair -Do you want me to continue reading?-

-Yes, thank you very much, I would appreciate it.- I smiled and crouched next to him.