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If one were to ask Thor how he thought Loki was doing since the little fiasco in New York, he would have replied whole-heartedly by saying that he was better than ever. In Thor's eyes Loki had completely turned his mischievious ways around and nothing could have pleased him more. He thought back to when Loki had been at his lowest point in recent memory...

After the two brothers had returned to Asgard by way of the Tesseract, Loki had not been alone when he had to face the Allfather,-well rather HIS father even though he continued to deny it.

"I'm coming in with you." Thor decided as they approached the massive gold doors to the Kings ceremony hall.

"Don't be ridiculous." Loki sneered back at him. "I. Don't. Need. You." he glared into the doors facing him.

Of course, this had no effect on Thor at all and he laughed and pat his younger sibling on the back. "It's good to have you back brother!"

"I am NOT your bro-" Loki was cut short as the doors were pulled open to expose the grand hall into view.

"Come forward my son." Odin commanded.

Out of habit Loki stepped forward and before he could hide his mistake he was already at the base of the Allfather's throne. Odin smiled inwardly to himself at the sight of this. Maybe there was hope after all.

"You may kneel before your king." Odin said, watching Loki's reaction carefully. He didn't move.

Loki's eyes slid up to meet his adoptive father's. "Have you forgotten already? Monsters do not belong in Asgard. I do not belong in Asgard."

At this comment Odin stood up, towering over Loki. How small and vulnerable the prince suddenly felt. He did not care for this feeling.

"I said KNEEL." Odin roared. The whole hall seemed to shake and Loki had no choice but to, glaring all the way. His hand instinctively clenched and he placed it over his chest.

Odin silently moved down the stairs towards his son. He hated having to do this, but he saw no other option at the moment. He glanced up and gave Thor a look telling him to make himself scarce as to not upset him any further.

"Now tell me Loki, how does it feel? How does it feel to be at the mercy of a man who calls himself a king? To be on your knees praying to gods like us that he is a forgiving man?" Odin stopped in front of Loki.

Loki could see where he was going with this. "That is a completely separate and different situa-"

"SILENCE!"

Loki closed his eyes and breathed deeply. He could feel his hatred for the man growing with each passing moment. He shouldn't be here. He had more important things to do. Like planning his retaliation on those...he couldn't bear to think of the name...Avengers. He was brought back to reality as his father continued.

"I wasn't sure what was to become of you once I had heard what damage you had caused down on Midgard. This goes beyond unacceptable. Do you not realize the number of innocent lives you have affected? Look at me when I am speaking to you!"

Loki sighed and raised his head to meet the king's eyes once more.

"I am certain, dear father, that all of this would have proved rather insignificant to you if Midgard wasn't Thor's new pet." he stated, each word slipping off his tongue with sinister accuracy.

Odin chose his words carefully. "Everything that you do Loki, is significant. Not only do I care for the people of Earth, but I care about why you chose to do what you did. I care about you."

Loki scoffed at the last comment. "Your words are but empty syllables. I came not for a lecture on morality but for a punishment for having none."

With this he stood up and faced the Allfather. He was used to people seeing him and backing away, taking one look at the malicious being in front of them and running for cover. But not Odin. Instead, much to Loki's surprise and dismay he hugged him. This was definitely a most rare occurance in the palace and Loki could not contain the look of digust and horror that was plastered across his features. In an attempt to remove himself Loki tried teleporting away but it seemed as if he couldn't. Damn the ancient magic of the Allfather... he thought to himself.

Finally, as if deciding that Loki had suffered enough, he let go. He simply stood there as if what he had just done was normal.

"What was the purpose of that? Win the psychotic son over by giving him a hug? Showing some compassion for the lost soul?" he demanded almost quivering with anger now.

"For what is to come." came the reply. Loki did not understand. Was his father really going to punish him? He took him for a more forgiving man than that...

"I, alone have come to a decision regarding your punishment."

"Oh please, do tell!"

"I want you to know that Thor and your mother had no say in this. If you need to direct anymore anger I hope it is solely towards me."

Loki's curiosity was getting the better of him to find out what sort of devious plot his so-called father could come up with."

"Loki Laufeyson, for your crimes commited against Midgard, its people, Asgard and your own brother and friends you are hereby banished until such time you can prove worthy to walk among Asgardians." Odin commanded, completely detached.

Loki began to laugh. "Banished? Like Thor was? Oh have I proven myself unworthy to be your heir?" he spat out. "Do I get my very own Mjolnir to claim?" he continued laughing at the man before him.

"Where am I going this time, dear father?" he mockingly asked a sly smile creeping up his face.

Odin kept a steady face as he braced himself to give his son the news. This was best for him if he was ever to return to his normal self.

"Jotunheim."

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