Thor and Jane hurried into the cave as the storm picked up strength.
"What do we do now?" Jane asked.
"I don't know, but we need to stop Malekith soon."
Thor walked a little more into the cave and knelt down careful not to jar the precious bundle in his arms that was wrapped in his cape. Thor pulled the cape away from Loki's face and saw he was still unconscious. Loki had passed out about 100 feet away from the cave. Thor thought it was just from his magic being used and he was just exhausted, but further inspection showed that Loki's wound had been reopened and was bleeding a bit. Thor immediately picked him up and had Jane wrap his cape around Loki to shield him from the storm. Now inside the cave, Thor inspected the wound more carefully. It wasn't completely broke open but it was open enough to cause blood to spill out.
"Thor when Malekith had me I had a vision. I think he wants to destroy the earth."
"I wouldn't be surprised, he probably means to use the convergance to do it. We need to find a way to stop him."
Jane was about to respond when a strange sound filled the air. Jane realized it was her phone. While she was on the phone with someone named Richard, Thor continued to check on Loki. He seemed to be breathing alright, but he looked sick. He was sweaty and pale and he felt warmer than usual. Thor hoped it was only from the magic exhaustion and that he wasn't getting a fever again. Suddenly Jane yelled out to him.
"Thor come on! I think I know a way out of here."
Thor gathered Loki in his arms again and followed Jane towards the back of the cave. He felt his feet stumbling a bit and looked down and saw he was walking on shoes. Shoes? Thor thought it was very odd, but before he had a chance to voice his thoughts they had stepped through a portal. Thor found himself back in London at the place where he had first met up with Jane and brought her to Asgard. They walked over to her car and after clearing the broken glass from the backseat, Thor gently laid Loki in the backseat and climbed in the front seat with Jane.
"So who is Richard?"
"Really?"
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They arrived back at Jane's place and Thor gently got Loki out of the backseat and into his arms and carried him into Jane's place. Erik Selvik and Darcy were there along with another person that Thor had never met. Erik looked up at him when he came in.
"Thor so good to see you again."
Erik stopped when he saw Thor held something in his arms.
"What is that you got there?"
"It is my brother Loki. He was injured and he saved mine and Jane's life. He will not harm you my friend, he is unconscious at the moment from his injury and from using too much of his magic, I need somewhere for him to rest."
Jane showed him to the extra guest bedroom. Thor gently laid Loki down on the bed and laid his cape over him. It worried him that Loki still hadn't moved or made a noise yet. Loki still looked a little sick too. Thor wanted to get this over with as soon as possible and get Loki back to the healers as soon as he could. He smoothed back Loki's hair before leaving the room to join Jane and the others to discuss their next move.
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Once the plan had been set up, Thor went back to Loki's room and knelt by the bed. Loki still slept, but it didn't appear that he had changed much. Thor had bandaged the wound again and had made Loki more comfortable. Now they were headed out and Thor was hesitant about leaving Loki. He had asked Darcy and the other one to stay behind and keep an eye on Loki and they had agreed. Thor put a hand to Loki's cheek and pressed a small kiss to his forehead.
"I will be back soon Loki I promise. I pray that you are still here when I come back. Please hold on for me brother, I can't lose you just yet."
Thor stood and left the room once again giving Loki one last glance before closing the door.
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The plan had been successful. Malkeith had been destroyed and the ether had been contained. Thor, Jane and Erik made their way back to Jane's house.
"How is he?" Thor asked once they got back to Jane's place.
"He has gotten worse Thor. He has been screaming, asking for you and he seems to have a fever."
Thor walked quickly into the room Loki laid in. Loki was sweating and pale. His eyes opened when Thor entered. They were glazed over and feverish.
"Thor, it hurts…" Loki gasped.
Thor knelt by the bed and took Loki's face in his hands.
"What hurts Loki? Is it your wound?"
"No….hurts….everywhere…..magic."
Loki curled in on himself and cried out in pain. Thor stood up and addressed Jane and the others.
"I have to take him back to Asgard. They are the only ones who can help him."
"Of course. Go take care of your brother Thor. We will be here when you come back."
Thor went over and caressed Jane's cheek.
"I promise as soon as Loki is well I will come back to you." Thor promised.
Jane nodded and Thor kissed her softly and passionately. He went over and gathered Loki in his arms, wrapping his cape securely around him. Loki whimpered in pain as he was moved and buried his face in the crook of Thor's neck. Thor took them outside.
"Hemidall open the Bifrost!"
Jane watched as Thor and Loki disappeared in flash of light.