About this story:

It follows the several stages of Thor and Loki's lives before, during and after the "Thor" and "The Avengers" franchise. I've also let myself be inspired by some elements of the Marvel animated movie "Thor: Tales of Asgard"; and also by the comic story-line from Marvel for the chapters following "Thor: The Dark World". I did not read the comics, limited myself in searching on internet the plot line to give so basis to this story.

It is, of course a Fanfic, which means, this story is product of my own imagination. The situations and quotes I'll use from the movies and comics are merely used to make it seem more consistent and allow the plot to flow easier.

It's rated M because of explicit sex imaginary, yet, nothing out of the extraordinary.

I will update weekly.

The first chapter is an introduction to the story, and therefore, very small. All the following chapters will be at least twice as long.

I hope you'll enjoy, it's my first Thorki fanfic. Please review in the end! :)

DTA

For many centuries Asgard has lived times of peace and prosperity. The prudent rule of the Allfather had made sure that fragile truces survived undisturbed for over a millennium, just like old alliances have strengthened by the passing of centuries. Odin savored a time of constancy but new worries started to evolve in his mind and in his heart. His boys were growing up and fast. Thor had just reached adulthood. He had proven to be a talented warrior, but his thirst for battle concerned the old sovereign. His eldest son was letting himself be blinded by triumph, becoming arrogant and proud. The first born was to become king, but Thor was still a too immature prince. He lacked humbleness, wisdom and prudence. Just like he lacked knowledge in general political affairs.

Odin's youngest son, on the other side, was yet to reach adulthood. Nevertheless, the teenager already possessed an outstanding intellect and understanding about politics and war strategies. He was astute and cautious, but he possessed a dark side that concerned greatly the Allfather. Loki was ambitious. He was compensating his lack in fighting skills through the mastering of magic. He was compensating his physical boundaries through the power of words, learning the deceiving arts of manipulation and lies. Odin feared the boy was doing everything to get the crown. Above all, he feared to what kind of corrupted measures Loki would carry out in order to achieve his goal.

The Allfather stood at the balcony of his chambers and observed the warriors practice with a watchful eye. Thor was training his combating skills with his friends Sif and the Warriors Three. His moves were steady, strong and powerful. But he bragged too much, overpraising himself after each and every small victory. Odin's single blue eye shifted to the public seats where only one person was to be found, Loki. He had left the arena about a half an hour ago, after he was defeated over and over again by the others. He had left when his brother and friends teased him for his downfalls. Odin knew the others meant no harm, but was aware the younger prince felt ridiculed and humiliated, even though he did not let it transpire. Loki's attention was now focused on a book and was only broken once in a while, when his brother called out for him to brag another victory. Odin scoffed at Thor's childish display to gain his little brother's attention.

The old king sighed worriedly. He knew Loki was horribly envious about Thor. He also had a mild feeling the teenager absolutely despised Sif and the Warriors Three. However, what bothered him the most was that lately Loki's face had become more difficult to read. He was becoming a closed book. The only times he succeeded to break the prince's cool façade was during their heated discussions, which were becoming more frequent. While Thor was the compliant son, Loki was beyond doubt, the defiant one.

"You worry about the boys, my lord." Odin did not need to turn around to know it was his wife and confident that spoke to him. He listened to her almost silent but steady pacing, as she walked in his direction until she reached the balcony and stood by his side. Odin smiled. He knew Frigga meant it as a statement and not as a question.

"Thor is becoming an arrogant and unwise prince. While Loki is becoming dangerously ambitious. They are both taking unworthy paths in becoming kings."

"They are growing apart from each other." Frigga regretfully said.

"They are becoming complete opposites from each other." Odin added.

"You know you can turn that into an advantage." Frigga said and Odin turned to face his wife, knowing her next words would be full of wisdom. "They complement each other and compensate for each other's shortages. Thor is naïve but Loki is clever. Thor is impulsive, but Loki is prudent. Thor has the strength and popularity, Loki has the intellect and the low-profile."

"You are suggesting to name Thor king and Loki his advisor." Odin completed his wife's chain of thoughts. "But I worry it will not suffice the younger prince's desires. Loki is ambitious."

"He is. But he is also loyal to his brother, as he is to you."

"Loki is rebellious. He enjoys defying me."

"All Loki wants is to impress you, just like Thor impresses you."

"Are you implying I'm being partial in my parenting?"

"All I'm saying is that sometimes you are too strict with Loki. He's still a teenager."

"And yet he disobeys me all the time."

"Well, that's what teenagers do." Frigga said in a soft chuckle and her eyes rested on the sitting figure of her youngest son. "Loki loves you. As he loves Thor. He just needs to be reminded of that."

"What do you suggest?"

"Send Loki and Thor to the Aelhill forest with a quest. Alone. The boys will be forced to learn to deal with each other, to deal with their differences."

"You think it will help them bond again." Odin concluded, understanding his wife's brilliant plan. "I will send them with the quest of finding the Tear of Snow for the annual winter festival."

"That surely will keep them busy for a while." Frigga said with a smile while she waved at Thor, who was shaking his arm vigorously in the air, after spotting his parents. Loki lifted his head when he heard his brother calling out, this time saying father and mother. He too saw them standing at the balcony. He smiled and gave a small wave. "It's time our boys learned to treasure each other's company."

So, does this small introduction incite you into reading further?

What are your expectations or opinions of what may be going on?

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