~ Butterfly Effect ~
By: Monkan

Warnings: Angst, M/M, Incest, Character Death, Mystery, Psychological.
Rating: M (Mature audience only)
Pairing: Thor/Loki

Disclaimer: I own nothing in this story. The characters belong to Marvel and the Norse Mythology.

A/N: It's a theme that you can find everywhere if you look for it, all from books to movies, but it still works no matter how you use it. Update rate will depend on review/interest rate so tell me what you think.

Summary: Thor did something horrible. He hurt the most important person in his life, and it had unimaginable consequences. When he get's the chance to change it, will he be able to or will something more tragic happen?

~ Prologue ~

Thor stared in horror at Loki's face as it was devoid of color. His previous words echoing between them like a monster of vehemence.

He wished he could take back his words because he sorely regretted even thinking about them for that split second before it went to his mouth. He had known that he should never had said it, he knew how his brother felt about it, and still he crossed the line and said it.

"Lo-"

The dark haired Prince turned around sharply and the sound of his heel against the floor was enough to cut of what Thor was going to say.

With his heart growing heavier as he stared in despair at Loki's back he called out, "I'm so-"

But his words could never finish as Loki walked out of sight.

Unable to stand himself for what he had said, Thor sank down to his heels and put his face in his hands. Pressing against his eyes and rubbed over his cheek before running his fingers through his hair as he tried to understand why he had done it.

He knew how insecure Loki felt and how he judged himself more harshly than any one else.

With his head hanging in shame he called himself all kinds of idiot he could think of... and a few that questioned his heritage. He could only hope that Loki would listen to him at dinner when he would beg for his forgiveness in front of everyone.


At dinner Thor looked around restless and tried to find Loki who had not appeared yet. The bad taste in his mouth made it impossible to enjoy whatever bits and pieces he managed to put inside just for the sake of appearing to eat instead of searching for someone.

Which he failed miserable at.

"Who are you looking for darling?" his mother, Frigga, asked gently.

Meeting her gaze, Thor swallowed to prevent any bile from rising as he spoke. "Loki, mother. I need to speak with him and he has not appeared yet."

His mother chuckled. "Your brother sometimes forget to eat when he's reading. He probably just forgot about time again." She smiled warmly. "If the servants sees him then they will remind him."

Turning back to his food Thor could only mumble a reply of 'Yes, mother' as he was feeling even more nervous and stressed.

Suddenly, a scream tore through the halls of Asgard which caused everyone to pause and listen carefully.

It didn't take long until they started to hear more screams, causing the warriors to head out to see what was happening. Thor not far behind them and the rest of his family to see what was happening to cause such disturbance in their home.

Coming out to one of the gates of the palace, one only used by servants, Thor had to push his way through the string of warriors to stand next to the crying servants.

"What's wrong?" He just managed to say before realizing they, along with the warriors around him was staring at something on the wall of the palace.

Thor's blue eyes widen in horror and he bit down on his own teeth as he started to recognize the shape hanging from a rope around the neck going all the way up to the roof. Eyes and mouth partly open as the head was angled into a weird position by the rope.

. . .

. .

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"LOKIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII...


Thor snapped out of his reverie and startled not only himself but also the person kneeling over him.

"Sorry brother! I didn't mean to startle you so." a smooth voice said with a hint of breathless fright in it. "I found you laying here in the garden and thought to wake you."

Thor stared up at the face and for a time he couldn't connect what he was seeing with what he had just experienced. "Loki?" He reached out and pulled the other down to him and crushed his brother to his. He buried his face in Loki's shoulder and breathed in the scent which could only be Loki.

Only given the option of making himself as comfortable as possible, Loki was unprepared when he heard; "I'm sorry."

"What are you sorry for?"

Thor refused to lift his face or let go of Loki.

"I'm sorry I hurt you. Because of me you-"

"I don't know what your dreamed about but I know that you could never hurt me." Loki chuckled as he raised a hand to brush Thor's hair. "I know you wouldn't." Letting the embrace go on for a while longer, Loki finally patted Thor's head. "You can let go of me now. I'm not going anywhere."

Suddenly feeling awkward, Thor eased up his grip to rest on his brother's sides and helped Loki sit back up.

His hair which had fallen into his face was pushed back by pale fingers as Loki smiled at his brother. "Who else would keep an eye on you to stay out of trouble?"

Not able to resist the bubbling chuckle, Thor had to agree.

Sensing that he had managed to dispel whatever bad dream the elder Aesir had had.

"Come on. We will be late for breakfast." Loki smiled as he stood up and was soon joined by Thor who had a goofy smile on his face.

"Wouldn't want to miss that." he said as they laughed at some shared memory.

TBC