Just thought I would let you know:
When the font is like this: Hi Thor is thinking to himself
And when it is like this: Hi Loki is thinking to himself
I may use these two fonts again in the future to show individual thoughts and such.
Their paws hit the ground, the world was different to them now. They could smell everything, hear a squirrel scurry miles away from them, and the world was drained of its color but there were so many different smells that made it all worth while.
Thor? Loki whimpered and sniffed the strange smells around him.
What is it, brother? Thor looked at the new Midgard that was before him.
What are we to do now? Where will we stay? Loki stared at him for a long time.
Where do wolves usually stay? Caves, if I remember right. Thor stared at Loki who began sniffing him. What are you doing?
You smell strange, brother. Loki began to circle him taking in the strange scent that was Thor. I gather this is how wolves differentiate between each other. Thor shook his head and huffed at his brother before giving in and taking in Loki's scent.
You smell interesting, Loki. There was a howl somewhere in the distant that made them both turn. It was a cry of agony it made them both howl in response as they ran to find the owner of the howl. They found the owner a few miles away, it was a small cub who was shaking and whimpering. They stared at the small wolf for a long time, it sat by the bloody body of what they thought to be its mother. The pup had light fur they thought that it was brown, but they weren't sure because the colors were very different with their new eyes. It also had large eyes like a cow.
Thor, we can't just leave this cub here to get eaten or shot by hunters! Loki spoke before Thor could.
What if we cannot communicate with it? Then what, Loki? Thor stared at the shaking cub for a long time waiting for Loki's reply.
I am still going to try. Loki headed toward the cub slowly, careful not to frighten it more than it already was. He began to whimper with the small cub. Hey, what is your name, young one? Loki sniffed the cub's neck, he didn't understand why it was just instinct. The cub whined again before running under Loki's legs for protection.
My mama called me Aki. The cub's voice was shaky but he was definitely heard by Loki and Thor.
I am Loki that is Thor. Loki nodded in the direction of his brother. He felt a strange need to protect this young pup. Where is your papa?
I never met him. Aki looked up at Loki with huge eyes.
Would you like to come with us? Thor finally spoke and stepped toward them. His voice was strong and showed his authority.
Could I? Aki began to whimper and looked between Thor and Loki.
Of course you can, Aki. Loki bent his head and began to bathe Aki.
They traveled for a very long time trying to find a good place that they could call home and that wasn't already inhabited by other wolves. They found a nice forest in the northern part of America right on the borders of Canada. There was a nice cave that was large and plenty of trees for cover but there was also enough room to run. It was perfect, except for the constant bickering that Thor and Loki were doing. They had found a way that Aki did not hear them but they heard each other loud and clear.
Thor! Why are you so stubborn all of the time? Loki growled one night while Aki slept in the den and they were hunting. Thor was refusing to let Loki and Aki of his sight for them to explore their new surroundings.
I do not want anything to happen to you! Thor turned and growled back at him. It was difficult for Thor and Loki to get along even worse than when they were human. They didn't understand why but Aki did. It was because they didn't choose an alpha so they were both trying to be alpha when they only needed one, but Aki wasn't going to be the first to tell them that, in case they drove him out.
Why can't we just explore the area? It is not like we are going to be attacked there is no one here! Loki's fur was standing up and he bared his teeth at Thor. He didn't understand what was making him so angry but this was the last straw. Before he could stop himself he lunged for Thor's throat. Thor whimpered but recovered quickly and fought back. Aki heard their cries from inside the den and made his way quickly to them to see if they were being attacked. He saw that they were finally fighting for alpha and slowly made his way back into the den. Loki bit Thor many times and finally got the upper hand but it was only for a moment because Thor got a hold of Loki's neck and held him down as he whimpered in pain and submission. Thor had been made alpha at that moment and Loki knew it. There was nothing he could do.
Now you cannot go against my word. My word is law. Thor huffed as Loki kept his body low to the ground he whimpered as Thor growled over him.
I am sorry, brother. It shall not happen again. Loki kept his head down for a long time until he heard Thor sigh and walked toward Loki. He licked Loki's wounds as an apology for hurting him.
I am the one who should be sorry not you Loki. Loki finally looked up at him and whimpered. Thor put his head against Loki's and closed his eyes. There was a small whimper from behind them. It was Aki, he was worried.
Are you done fighting now? He asked in an innocent tone. Thor and Loki began to chuckle.
Yes, pup. We are. Loki walked over to Aki and picked him up by the nape of his neck and walked back into the den.
Loki, I can walk by myself, you know. Aki complained and Thor chuckled as he walked next to them.
I know but you should already be asleep anyways I am just making sure you get there. Loki set him down and gave him a bath before lying down next to him. Thor watched over them for a while before going for a run to clear his mind.
Why is Aki not growing? Is it because he is a runt? That is the only explanation. Thor finally found a way to keep his thoughts to himself it helped when he needed to think about things that he didn't want to worry Loki and Aki about. Aki was still very small and he was alone when they found him usually wolves had litters the only thing he could think of was if the other pups ran away because they were bigger when his mother was attacked. They still hadn't found out what exactly happened but they didn't want to rush Aki into remembering those bad memories.
Thor! Loki invaded his thoughts suddenly, he had grown so used to it now that it didn't startle him like it did when they first changed.
Loki? Thor rushed back to the den to find Loki kissing Aki and whimpering. What happened?
I think he is having a nightmare. He will not awaken no matter what I do. Loki nudged the crying pup.
Aki, wake up. It is not real. Whatever you are seeing you can fight it. It cannot hurt you. Thor sat next to the pup and nudged him.
Loki? Thor? Aki whimpered when he finally woke up a few minutes later. Loki kissed him all over when he finally woke up.
It is all right, young one. I am here. Loki kept repeating this for a long time until Aki finally fell into a peaceful sleep. Thor, I think it is time we talk about what happened to his mother. He finally spoke after Aki was in a deep sleep.
I agree. The sooner he talks about it the sooner he can move past the pain. Thor slowly walked toward the entrance of the den.
Where are you going?
Just going to keep watch. Get some sleep, Loki. Loki put his head next to the sleeping pup that was between his paws. He kissed Aki one last time before drifting off to sleep. Thor enjoyed being able to watch Loki's dreams. They mostly involved their childhood sometimes he would dream about what Thanos did to him while he was away all those years ago. It made him shudder to see the abuse Loki had to endure just to get the staff that gave him control over the chitauri, and then knowing that Loki just received more abuse when the he and the Avengers gave him many beatings. Thor felt very bad about making Loki ever feel like he was less important than he. He wished he could go back in time and make everything right then none of this would have happened. It is my fault. I should have been a better brother. Especially with how much I wanted to be king. I should have known to be better to you to a lot of people and for that I am sorry brother.
Thor wished he could have told his brother this but he knew that Loki would just say it was all in the past and would avoid the subject. He shook his head and headed back into the den and went to sleep.
Aki was the first to awaken the following morning. His stomach was empty and he couldn't wait for Thor and Loki to wake up to eat so he set out to look for something to eat. He saw a rabbit and began to chase it around for a long time trying to corner it, trying to jump from a high rock, and sneaking up on it. Soon, he forgot about his hunger and it became a game for him. He kept chasing the rabbit not realizing how far he was going from the den. Before he knew it he was in a new area that was unfamiliar to him, but he didn't care he was having fun chasing the rabbit. He giggled and chased it more until something jumped on top of him. He yelped in surprise.
Loki woke with a start realizing that something was wrong.
Aki? Where is that pup? He nudged Thor and whimpered after he searched the area right outside of the den. Thor! Get up I cannot find Aki anywhere! Thor stood quickly.
What? He ran out and began sniffing trying to find his scent or a clue of where he went. Aki? Where are you, pup?!
Who are you? The female pup that was on top of Aki asked after she sniffed him for a while.
A-Aki. Wh-who are you? Aki whimpered quietly. He didn't want to die.
The names Ayame, you can call me Aya for short. I haven't seen you around here before are you a newborn? She sniffed him again giggling.
No! I am six months old. He huffed at her. Now would you kindly get off of me?
Ohh. You're feisty aren't you, Aki? Why don't you make me get off of you, tiny? She growled at him playfully. Aki tried to wrestle his way out from under her but it didn't work. Aki noticed that Aya had red fur, it was strange he thought that only foxes had red fur. He heard them coming before she did and he became worried for her. They growled and jumped upon them both. Ayame whimpered.
Father, please don't hurt her! We were just playing, papa. It slipped out before he could catch himself. He had looked at Thor when he said father and Loki when he said papa. They both took a moment to catch themselves.
Why did you leave the den, pup? Do you realize how worried we were? Loki spoke sniffing him making sure that he was unharmed. Thor stared down at Ayame.
Who are you and what have you done to my son? Thor growled.
N-nothing. I just wanted to play with him. I'm sorry. She covered her face with her paws and showed her belly to him showing that she was succumbing to his authority.
Where is your family? Loki asked when Thor huffed and went to clean Aki.
I don't have one. She laid on her belly, not looking at him.
What is your name, pup? Loki asked putting his face close to hers.
Ayama, Aya for short. Loki slowly took in her scent and then bathed her.