Such Wicked Intent

by cardiffictionlocked1895

He let his guard down for not even half an hour, but the brief conversation that took place because of it might just be enough to save his life and doom hers. Takes place during and after the Avengers movie. AU. LokixOC-centric. T is for torture in a later chapter, though nothing too horrible. Title from a book by Kenneth Oppel.

1. Chapter 1

A/N: In case you decide to ignore the summary, this is a LokixOC fic. Don't like, don't read. I will try to stay in character but since Loki's not exactly what I'd call romantic, it's not going to be easy. If you think I'm starting to go out of his character just tell me. And please, please, please, review. Is five reviews on this chapter too much to ask? -JC

Such Wicked Intent

Just a puppet on a lowly string

Aw, who would ever wanna be king?

-Coldplay, Vida la Viva

Chapter 1- Loki

"Sir, we found this one lurking outside the tunnel entrance."

I barely looked up, but I could tell even with one glance that it was the same girl I had been considering capturing before- same blonde hair, same blue-green eyes that were now scanning the darkened underground passage anxiously, a gag clamped over her mouth. Barton pinned her arms behind her with one hand. "Kill her."

The agent started to drag her away, but as he turned, her leg shot up and hit him hard where it counts the most. Barton crumpled to the ground, and the girl jumped up, ripping the gag off. I had her pressed up against the wall in an instant. Strangely enough, there was no fear in her eyes.

"Most humans don't get this far. But I like you. Perhaps that's because it's your nature to rebel…" I pushed a strand of hair back her face, brushing her cheek in the process. She shrank back, but the action seemed unnatural, like it hadn't been her original reaction.

She laughed bitterly. "That's coming from the man who enjoys killing people."

I leaned over and whispered in her ear. "Who said I enjoy it?" I looked over at Barton, who was finally getting his feet. "I've changed my mind. I'll keep her as a hostage. Thor has always had a soft spot for mortal woman." I grabbed both her wrists and willed my magic to rise to the surface. She gasped as she felt the weighted cuffs appear, connected by a long chain. "Don't bother with the gag. No one will be able to hear her down here, anyway."

As I watched him lead the girl away, I suddenly felt an odd urge to keep her close to me. I ignored it, thinking nothing would come of it.

I thought wrong.

A/N: Yes, I realize this chapter was short. Bear with me people. I tend to switch POVs a lot.