Chapter One:
"Loki! Come forward."
Odin's booming voice echoed through the great golden halls of the palace of Asgard. Loki, his hair jet-black, and his eyes a clear blue, stepped before the Alfather. Thor, his brother, stood next to Odin, with their mother, Frigga.
"Thor had explained to me, that your actions were made while you were not in your right mind." Odin said calmly, "Is this true?" Loki looked up at him and replied, "Yes, Alfather."
Odin seemed to think for a few moments, before saying, "Very well. You can stay here in Asgard, or you can return to Midgard, where your wife and child are. It is your choice."
Loki bowed again, and stood up, saying, "Thank you Father. But, if you wouldn't mind, I would like to return to Midgard."
"If that is your choice." Odin said. Thor stepped forward and offered, "I will take Loki back, Father. Then I shall return to do anything you bid of me." Thor bowed, then the two young men started to walk away, across the bridge.
Frigga turned to Odin, saying, "Do you think Loki will be safe on Midgard?"
"I don't see why not." Odin answered, standing up, "Besides, Verity will be with him." Frigga nodded, but still looked a little uneasy.
***On the bridge***
They were nearing the gate, and Thor was trying to get Loki to change his mind, though trying to be subtle about it. Loki sighed heavily and stopped, saying, "Brother. I will come and visit, and I'm sure Verity will want to come back as well. I promise."
Thor sighed and gave a small smile, placing a hand on Loki's shoulder. "I know, Brother. In the mean time, we get to spend some more time together on Midgard. This time, not as children."
They laughed for a long time. Once they had stopped, Loki took a breath and started towards the gate with Thor a couple of steps behind. Loki looked behind him, saying, "I did miss you Thor."
Thor stopped, stunned. A smile was plastered on Loki's face as he continued forward. But then he froze on the spot. Thor frowned, and asked, "What is it Loki?"
But he got no reply. Soon, Loki started to shake uncontrollably, falling down onto the bridge. Thor ran forward, and tried to grab his brother's shoulders, but his hands went straight through. Thor stared into Loki's face, which was starting to turn dark blue.
"Loki!" Thor shouted, trying with all his might, to grab hold of Loki's body. But every time his hands went through, and Loki became more and more transparent. Loki's eyes were wide, and full of fear.
He opened his lips, and a dry husky voice came, saying, "Thor..."
Then Loki's body disappeared, leaving no sign or anything saying that Loki had been there.
Thor slumped over, and cried till his lungs would burst, causing the clouds to darken and thunder to boom.
