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Chapter 4.

What the... "Uh..."

"C'mon. I want to get you an MP3 to bring back to Asgard, ya know, so you can tell everyone about how you're epic friend Darcy got it for you. And I need some toiletries," Darcy explained. She led the way down a crowded aisle. I was still silent, taking everything in. Dozens of baskets on wheels rolled by and packs of people shuffled along. I hardly recognized a thing - it was uncomfortable. There was tons of clothes, notebooks, silver discs. The one thing that fascinated me the most was a large screen that flickered images.

"Okay... this is the cheapest one here," Darcy got to her knees and pulled a small box from the shelves. Seeing her in that position sent a flurry of flashbacks from... the dark time. Kneeling, as my therapist had put it, was a 'trigger' and I was supposed to avoid it at all costs. I turned away and clenched my fist, feeling the need of power rush through my veins. No, no, no, no, no, not here, not now.

"Later I'll add some of my favorites to it," she suggested, finally standing. I released a tight breath.

"Sounds delightful. I could get use to this realm."

Darcy nearly doubled over laughing. "You are so out of this world. Literally."

A loud tone alerted, a kind of short jingle. It caused me to topple over in surprise.

"Sorry," Darcy chortled. "It's just a text." Pulling a device similar to the one that played music earlier, she grinned from ear to ear and began rapidly pressing buttons. I decided it was better not to ask.

"Alrighty, now that's settled, I need some -"

Darcy was interrupted my another, much longer tone, that played continuously until she snapped her device open and placed it by her ear. "Jay?"

I carefully scrutinized Darcy's expression. Her face started with a relaxed smile, slowly morphing into a perplexed frown, and finally settling in a horrified gape.

"Are you sure?...how long till it's fixed?...okay, okay, calm down. It's not that big a deal. I'm at Target now; I'll pick up some stuff... Thor'll stay with you, and Loki with me."

I perked up at the sound of that.

After a farwell, she snapped the thing shut and stuffed it into her back pocket. "We've got a problem."

"Is there anything I can do?"

"No... Thor forgot to tell Frigga something important, but the Bifrost wouldn't open. He tried like, a billion times but it looks like you're not going anywhere anytime soon."

Shock washed over me. Heimdell had never pulled a stunt to this degree. It was his duty to protect and open the Bifrost. And Frigga... we were supposed to take care of her!

Darcy dropped a tender hand on my shoulder. "Listen, Haymdall's probably just taking a lunch break or something. It'll be okay."

Still stunned, I didn't bother correcting her.

"Let's get you some stuff to make it through a few days." She took my hand and offered a warm smile. Together, we strolled through the store until she uncovered what she had been searching for.

"Here we are; okay, you go get some man stuff," she giggled, motioning towards the underwear and socks shelves, "and I'll get you a toothbrush right over there. Meet me when you're done."

We broke free, and I picked up a bag of each, not even reading the label. Quickly, I hurried to the aisle she had pointed out. The stay wouldn't be as stressful with the beautiful Darcy by my side.