Author note: Hello all. This is my first posting in some time and it is largely in part to my good friend Mira-Jade. My muse has stalled recently and my regular fandoms were not providing much inspiration. I saw Avengers and really enjoyed it. My friend Mira is presently obsessed with it. Therefore, I was presented a myriad of theme words meant to inspire. They did and this thread will be my home for Avengers drabbles, ficlets, and one shots. Please enjoy and remember that reviews are always welcome.
Avengers
Thor "Inevitable"
As soon as he and Loki set foot on Asgard, Thor said: "I'm going to remove this muzzle. I placed it on you mostly as a gesture for the Humans. Your words cannot harm me. However, the shackles will remain."
Loki narrowed his eyes as his brother unhooked the device which kept him from speaking.
You are too kind, Brother," Loki drawled, after flexing his jaw. "Given your generous mood, why not free me completely?"
"Because you are dangerous; to Earth most especially," Thor replied. "I will not see you attempt to subjugate them again."
"As if you don't have enough people, around here, singing your praises," Loki droned. "You have to go to the jungle and have the animals adore you as well?"
Thor took the jab in stride. "They are primitive, yes. But they have their own minds and they do not need yet another angry, bitter despot destroying their homes."
Loki rolled his eyes at Thor's lack of vision; his simple minded, black and white viewpoint.
"You simply do not understand the animal's need to be broken, domesticated, and used for one's personal amusement. If any one could rule them, it would be you. You are so strong, Brother. But you lack brains. You are completely devoid of the blob of grey matter which would help you see beyond your fealty to Odin and Asgard. I could be that for you."
The Thunder god laughed heartily. "You are being funny, are you not, Loki? Simply by your actions on Earth, you have galvanized a group of defenders who will now be vigilant of such future attacks."
"Of course, you are right, Odinson," Loki replied, pleasantly. "I am now twice defeated. It would be foolish to try and outsmart you or your new friends in a third attempt. I shall simply while away the coming days and nights of imprisonment meditating on your victories; both recent and past."
"Perhaps, it will do you good, Loki, to recall the victories in which you were at my side fighting for the glory of Asgard. It is this place, and the likes of Earth that we should fight to protect. You did that once. You can do it again."
As the approached the end of The Rainbow Bridge, Loki sneered and spat at the ground. "Shut up, you ignorant fool! You are so consumed with the idea that I can be saved; and that a concept of your own puerile mind. I have told you on more than one occasion that I am no longer your brother. I want nothing to do with you or father or mother. Your treachery burns in my heart. I don't even care that knew nothing of his deception. You backed him up and left me to fend for myself."
"If that is what you believe, then your mind-"
"I said shut up!" Loki roared, pointing at the muzzle in Thor's hand. "That thing should be for you! I will not hear another word from your pathetic lips. Prison will be a sweet relief."
Thor gripped Loki's arm tightly and leaned in to whisper into his ear. "Very well, then."