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No food.

All the apples were eaten last night, in fear that the guards would confiscate them.

No Water.

He had finished the water that was given to him, but alas, nothing else came with it.

Loki was glad that his mother came last night, otherwise, he would have been far too weak to fight the battle he was about to end up in.

And yes, he fought.

With all his heart and soul.

The moment Loki was pulled out of his cell, the more his vision blurred and turned hazy. He struggled with every grip that surrounded him, no matter how ridiculous he would look, he did not care. He fought and he was punished.

The guards had been cruel to him that very morning. His stomach had been kicked and his hair pulled at numerous times. He had been punched, hit and later to be drenched in water again. Loki knew that this was part of the routine that the guards did to most of the prisoner, to show them their place and Loki did not like it.

Hours had passed and finally, the time he awaited was finally there.

Sunset.

His body ached in all places as he had been pulled, pushed and downright disrespected. His clothes had finally dried and for that he was happy.

"Sunset, it is time." Loki thought.

The feeling of bile reached out and clawed its way out of his throat and it felt horrible.

Once they were through with his treatment, the guards had roughly shoved the muzzle back on his mouth to prevent him from uttering a word during the trial.

Loki was more than glad that he had the proper clothes to present himself in front of the audience.

"Fate is merciful and cruel." Loki swallowed.

They made it clear to Loki that they would not play his games.

Loki prevented himself from rolling his eyes as he was pulled by the guards. His feet wobbled as he struggled to balance himself. Leaning on the wall as they walked through the many hallways just to reach the court room.

Once they were there, they waited patiently at the other side of the door and Loki hoped that it would be over soon.

He knew for a fact that everyone was inside the court room, perhaps they had begun to rejoice of his upcoming demise. With that, Loki wasn't completely sure. A trial such as this was rare, not many survived a trial since only a few remained alive.

Loki hoped that if he was lucky enough, he would be one of those few.

He of course, had his doubts.

"Perhaps it is better to have death come and claim me than to live in such a filthy world such as this." Loki thought as he shook slightly. "Why must they make it so soon?"

He heard Odin's voice muttering a sentence, even though he couldn't hear it completely; it frightened him. The sound of gungnir being slammed down the concrete floor, echoed through the halls.

Loki swallowed hard, it is time.

The crowd was silent as Loki was pushed to where he was suppose to be stationed.

"And so everyone came to see me, not because they care." Loki's lips tugged into a smirk under the muzzle. "It is because they wish to see me punished. And before, I thought the Aesir's were noble and kind people. Clearly, I was wrong."

He turned to look at the audience, and there was a lot.

Loki had no time to ponder on it as he momentarily stopped, he felt the guard tug at him and his hand to move forward and he unconsciously did so.

He gazed at his mother first.

"Thank you." He hoped she would hear him. "And I'm sorry for causing you so much pain."

He hung his head in embarrassment, his steps got slower and slower and felt as if time was mocking him. He felt the gaze of the Avengers, the warriors, the council, the leaders and practically everyone Loki knew.

All in the room was a familiar face to him.

And it felt horrible.

When he reached the seat, two Einherjar placed themselves between him. Later they would leave and Loki knew that, for they weren't allowed to stay that close to him anyway.

In this trial, he would have his freedom.

He stood there slightly shaking, as his gaze turned to Thor.

"Oh Thor, prince of Asgard. Look at you now with you and those noble heroes that you call your friends."

He saw the look on his brothers eyes and they were full of hurt and pain, almost the same as his. But it no longer mattered to Loki, because it was already too late. For Thor had his chance, yet he was not there when Loki needed him most.

He was left in that godforsaken cell.

Alone.

Loki tore his gaze from Thor, and it hurt.

Now that he stood there, being eyed by everyone; it was now his time to return the gesture. He turned to gaze upon the Avengers, it had been a long time since he was able to get a good look at them. They didn't seem to be looking for a fight, which Loki felt compelled to thank them for.

His gaze turned to the leaders as he saw familiar faces.

He saw Karnilla, the Norn queen, who did not seem happy to be there at all and by her side, which was Lady Hel, who Loki knew was bored at the moment sat there gracefully.

"Is that-" Loki's eyes widened. "It can't be!"

Then to the side was Lord Freyr and Loki felt his heart jump at the sight of the man, he would defend him, surely he would. Another hope than to place it all on Thor. Loki had been kind to the elves, and when he was younger, he happily enjoyed his stay in Alfheim with the King.

He had been to Lord Freyr's library and home, and he knew well that the King would try and help him, in some way. By that time, hope was already swelling in Loki's chest.

A gleam of freedom felt like it awaited him on purpose but it was not the time to ponder on it for long.

Loki could not turn his gaze anymore, as he felt the piercing stare of Helblindi, the new King of Jotunheim. And so, Loki turned back his gaze to Thor, who he knew would at least try to defend him. And mostly because Loki wanted Thor to feel the hurt he had been feeling since he had been put in his prison.

He wanted Thor to see the creation of what he had done, of what he had left.

Reduced to this.

"How the mighty have grown." Loki bitterly thought.

The accursed muzzle took its toll on Loki, he wished to speak but none came out because of the infuriating contraption. He steadied himself as a wave of dizziness sprung out of nowhere.

He struggled to balance himself as he shut his eyes tightly.

He willed it to go away.

"My youngest son, Loki Odinson,"

Loki heard Odin say, and his eyes snap open.

"Odinson?" Loki wondered. "Did he not wish to expel such a truth to the Jotuns? Wouldn't everyone else win far better and faster if Odin were to place my name as Laufeyson?"

Loki's questions went unanswered.

He turned to the King, why would you say such a thing when clearly you are condemning your whole family to the horrors of this trial. To have his name added to the criminal, it was not right.

It was wrong, yet so noble of him.

"-To stand in this trial as prisoner for the many crimes he has committed. His crimes are that of treason to Asgard, committing genocide using the Bifrost and Regicide to that of Jotunheim's previous King, Laufey."

The Jotuns snarled and Loki saw Helblindi's gaze from the corner of his eye.

Loki's body went rigid and the noise threatened his ears.

"Let this be over quickly." Loki looked away. "Just let death claim me. The agony of waiting is torture to the very depths of my soul."

Loki heard the whisper of each and every person, but he really didn't care. Just as long as he was safe up there and he was still alive until the very end, he was alright with that. The King continued and Loki was forced to stare at the crowd, unable to turn to Odin out of fear of what he would see.

"Recently, his crime of attempting to rule Midgard with his allies, the Chitauri. Releasing chaos and destruction to the city of New York, in Midgard. That, which the Avengers, Thor's faithful allies on Earth, are here for."

Odin breathed.

"To Testify and give their own story to reveal the truth of that which we do not know. For they have been greatly wronged by Loki. Attacking them where it truly hurts, personally creating their horrors and nightmares."

When Odin finished laying out Loki's crimes that were the truly important ones, he slammed gungnir on the ground and Loki flinched at the sound.

"And it has truly begun." Loki swallowed in fear.

"Let this trial begin!" He firmly said. "Come forth and speak your words may it be against him or for him."

The crowd was silent and Loki felt chills on his back when he heard a familiar voice speaking out behind him. It caused Loki to turn his head and he regretted ever looking back.

"We will go first, your majesty."

And there stood most of the council, who were against him and the one that would speak for them all.

"Or if I may say so myself, on behalf of the council." The man breathed, amused was his tone. "I will speak first."

Loki could already see his fate.

As much as Loki wanted death to claim him, he still wished to live in spite of everything that happened. Because he knew somewhere in his heart, that he truly did not deserve this. And in some way, not all the blame is on him but what good would the truth do if he weren't allowed to speak yet.

"I don't want to die." Loki vision blurred again.


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One of the councilmen volunteered first, to speak on behalf of the other councilmen. The crowd obviously grew silent, because they all knew what this man was capable of. The Avengers and the other leaders, really did not care.

The man walked slowly, he relished the thoughts that ran through his head. The devilish smile lingered on his lips as his fingers playfully creep to the chair Loki was standing in front of.

They saw Loki, who was trying his best not to murder the man, in front of them. Everyone in the room felt tension, even the Jotuns, who stood at the side respectfully.

The man's finger ghostly touched Loki's hair and Loki flinched at the touch.

The murderous glare still intact.

"Who is this guy?" Tony questioned. "I can sense creepy all over him."

"He looks like he knows what he's doing." Natasha crossed her arms. "Just watch."

"I don't like this." Clint muttered.

"I do not like this as well." Thor whispered to them all.

"Why?" Steve and Bruce wondered.

"Askr has always hated my brother." He exclaimed.

"Askr?" Coulson eyed the man.

"Yes his name is Askr. In every mischief my brother does, he is always there to correct him. It began when Loki did a trick on him that embarrassed him in front of our people. In later years, he has dedicated himself to Asgard's rules fully and completely to defend those who have been treated unfairly by Loki. Finding ways to burn my brother in any way he can."

"Oh Thor." Volstagg quivered at the back. "I do not like this. It is he who is speaking!"

"Nor do I, Volstagg my friend." Fandral swallowed. "Remember in our younger years, what he did to Loki."

"What did he do?" Tony turned to them curiously.

"After a little mishap and misunderstanding, he got carried away and flogged Loki." Sif explained. "We were young and was playing a game that involved in tricking him. Of course, Loki had won and done so."

"It was one time and the queen did not take kindly to what he had done." Hogun added. "Loki could not walk for days."

"You guys are sick." Clint muttered as he watched the action take place.

The Avengers look at the queen, she also sent piercing stares, like daggers at the man. Her fingers curled tightly to the side, as she gripped her dress.

I will murder you. Her posture said, but still in a queen like manner.

As queen, she willed herself not to take a step further, knowing it would only put her son's chances even lower.

"What anger has seeped out of you now, Askr." Odin lowered his gaze. "You have never found the humor in the boys tricks. You only saw it as trouble."

Odin was trying to do his best not to react, he knew full well what this man was capable of doing and he did not like it.

Once this man tried to over throw him, fight him for the crown, they had been friends before but now their friendship died and only power stood in their way.

The man's name is Askr, he was in charge mostly of the punishments hanging about in Asgard and now that he was here, to speak on behalf of them all; it made them shudder and silent.

He crept behind Loki.

He looked just about as old as Odin and just as powerful.

Not in the same ranks as Odin but had the strength to be king as well. He may not have the authority but he was still strong, just like some of the council are. They had been chosen as the council for a reason, not because they have the intelligence to act as a unit but because they also hold the strength of a barrier to protect Asgard.

They had been loyal throughout many years.

Because of that, many will follow.

Loki glared at the man when he put a hand to Loki's shoulder.

"Still holding that grudge against me, I see. You never did like the attention you got in that one meeting you were embarrassed at." Loki scoffed, silently laughing. "If you think you're intimidating as you look, you're clearly wrong."

"Oh Loki, sweet Loki." Askr whispered silently to him only. "Are you afraid that I have you under my fingers?"

"Why should I fear you? You're nothing to me but an ant!"

"You should." He answered as if he'd heard."I would have you flogged again if I could."

"Keep dreaming." Loki glared.

Askr, stood at the side of the chair as he faced the audience and Loki willed himself not to look at Askr again. Loki felt small as he stood by this man's side, his body shook and his breath ceased momentarily as the room spun on Loki's feet.

Loki tried to eye the audience again but his mind was too far. The pain that racked his body gave out too much information that he was not in his best.

"Would you like to sit down, Prince." Askr said, his lips circled into a grin.

He pushed Loki with one shoulder and Loki toppled to the seat behind him.

"HHmm-ugh!" Loki let out a whimper.

His eyes immediately shut tight as the soaring pain traveled its way around Loki's body. It forced Loki to take a deep breath his hands shook in front of him. The chains sounded heavily in the court room.

Loki opened his eyes again, this time, to stare at Askr.

"Touch me again, Askr." Loki dared. "I am warning you."

"Loki Odinson, he has been a trouble to Asgard ever since he was young." Askr began, stepping away from Loki. "His never ending mischief traveling across the halls of the palace, and into other realms, disturbing the peace. His trickery, blinding and mocking that of warriors who stand their ground among enemies using our strength alone!"

The Jotuns snarled again, but Askr continued.

"Who here are tired of his schemes? His trickery? His constant mockery and ill suited silver-tongue?!"

The crowds cheered at Askr and Loki's heart sank.

So they were in it as well, it was true then, that Loki had none but a few to defend his rights. Even the people of Asgard claim that they are tired of him as well.

"Loki has solely done nothing but mischief in these walls-"

"That is a lie!" Thor shouted as he stood up, clearly angry. "You are just angry at my brother for what he had done to you all those years ago!"

"Thor sit back down!" Sif hissed at him as she pulled him from behind to sit.

"My prince, you are not helping." Fandral breathed.

"Idiot! You big stupid OAF! You just had to open your mouth and remind him again!" Loki glared at him. "You are making it worse you idiot!"

"My Prince, with all due respect, you will have your turn." Askr proudly said. "You are contradictory to my words, I am sure. But All Asgard knows that I am somewhat right. Shall I continue, my King?"

Odin noticed the disgust in his voice, he waved a hand to let him continue. He gave Thor a glance, that meant do not interfere again and Thor knew exactly what it had meant. So he silenced himself for Loki's sake, he saw the look in his brother's face and it told him to keep silent.

He respected it.

"We all know that Askr has a deep hatred for Loki." Thor clenched his fist. "He shouldn't be allowed to speak."

"We have been played fools time and time again and not only that but Loki is the cause of war and destruction here in Asgard."

Askr walked behind Loki's chair and leaned forward.

He brought his hands to rest on Loki's shoulder and everyone instantly knew that he was doing this to egg Loki on. To see if he would be stupid enough to fight back, but they knew Loki was smart.

He would not stoop so low to his game.

"I will murder you the next chance I get!" Loki growled through the muzzle.

Askr chuckled.

Loki felt Askr's fingers dig down to his flesh and Loki could only squint as he felt the searing pain shoot up his back. Loki kept his gaze focused on the Avengers and Thor, keeping his vision in front.

He ignored the signs that lead to his demise in this man's hands.

"For he was the one who sent the Frost Giants in prince Thor's coronation and not only that but did treason against the Kings laws. He also betrayed his commanding people as an act of leadership when he was king! That goes for Heimdall, who had been turned to ice, which had left to the Bifrost being unguarded by the gate keeper! He did it for his own selfish game!"

"I have my reason Askr! And you know not what lies you are spewing about!" Loki forced himself not to strangle the man. "You're giving them lies! LIES! ALL OF IT!"

"The council and I have had enough of Loki for a few lifetimes." Askr sighed. "I am afraid that us Council are in favor of him with death, but that is too merciful."

"Merciful indeed." Hela whispered, nonchalantly leaning forward.

"You would like that, won't you?" Karnilla smirked towards her. "His soul."

"Perhaps." Hela whispered back. "Or perhaps not."

"But we believe time spent to be useful is a better option." Askr continued. "His magic and tricks would be such a waste if he were to die and we all know how talented a sorcerer the young prince is. Despite it being a woman's art, he had mastered it nonetheless and we Council decide it best to put it to good use."

"What use would that be?" Odin questioned.

"Oh Odin." Frigga looked away. "What do you think? Have we not discussed this before?"

"For their own selfish gain, to acquire the throne." Loki thought bitterly. "And it always got past you and your blind eye! You old foolish blind man!"

Loki felt like he was losing himself again.

Losing himself to the darkness, to the void, to anger and pain! His thoughts were messing around with him again, his mind was going blank.

"To fix Asgard to what it rightfully is. To fix his mistakes, to better Asgard. Instead of his magic being wasted in petty tricks, we deemed it worthy that he use it to a better cause in helping other Aesir's."

"Lies. All of it!" Loki dropped his head, hair hiding his features. "As if you are in it for the betterment of Asgard!"

If only Loki could speak.

"If that does not happen, we decided to let the Frost Giants handle such situation as they too, hold menacing grudges for the sake of their fallen king."

"King.. the King I killed. Laufey... laufey is dead." Loki thought, eyes going to the Jotuns.

The Jotuns growled and stood up.

"He must pay for his crimes!" Helblindi growled. "Why bother with such a trial when we know what he has done is true? He killed my Father! And almost half of our people! His head should be placed on us!"

"You make a valid point... games... it's all a game."

Loki felt inclined to question it as well, not really feeling frightened. Loki's mind played with him again, changing his mood, changing his thoughts. Sanity... sanity!

"Why not be done with it instead of playing this game?"

Before anyone could continue, one brave or rather stupid mortal decided to butt in...

"Hey blue guy!" Tony stood up, despite his height.

Everyone turned their attention to Tony.

"Oh dear, not you. Anyone but you! NOT YOU!" Loki wanted to palm his face in embarrassment and shame. "You are also not helping my cause! You're going to die! I'm going to die! I don't want to die!"

"Yeah you dude that looks like a really muscular Avatar."

Helblindi turned towards him.

"Yeah, that's right. You snowy. We haven't said our part of the story yet! Besides, this whole thing and speech this Akrr-whatever the dude's name is, is only revolving around Loki's past transgressions! We haven't even been to his destruction on Earth yet-"

"Stark, don't!" Steve ushered him to sit down.

"Listen to him.. listen... stop.. no more! Don't fight for me! I don't deserve it!"

"I don't think you can stop him." Bruce muttered. "He's making a point though. Askr's speech is getting us nowhere."

"There's no justice in it." Coulson added. "But there's meaning to it."

"It's true, right?" Tony raised his voice. "This is all Loki's past transgressions but let's face it! He's the God of mischief and not only that but he's freaking here because of his destruction on Earth. And from the story we heard, Loki ended up doing that because of the All-dad!"

Thor including everyone in the room watched in awe as a mortal stood his ground in the court room.

"I know not whether to admire your bravery or to feel compelled to kill myself because of your stupidity."

Loki stared at Tony, who stood his ground.

"Why are you all doing this? Why not give up?"

Nobody dared stop him.

"This wasn't suppose to happen. Just give up. I'll be dead anyways..."

"Thor was right, nobody follows much of the rules." Coulson eyed Tony's bravery, or foolishness.

"Don't tell me otherwise that I'm just some puny mortal, I've been to a lot of courts that end up like this. Heck, I've been the one in court! And screw you all, I'm Tony Stark! The whole world knows me! That's it. I'm done, just needed to get that out."

He sat back down, earning a hit on the head from Natasha.

"You're going to ruin everything!" She hissed. "Are you that stupid!?"

"I just did what I thought would-"

"Shut the hell up man!" Clint shook him. "You're fighting someone twice as big as Thor! You don't even have your freaking suit! You even insulted him!"

"Why not?" Tony cradled his head. "We're all sick of this crap anyway!"

Odin slammed gungnir on the ground as he silenced the whole crowd. Everyone watched the King, his silent authority hovered above everyone including the other leaders of the realms.

Silence.


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"End it.. end it.. finish it." Loki urged silently, his mind far away. This was taking too long and it was too much. Loki wanted it to end, but it felt like nobody was listening to him. Loki trembled as he sat, he felt as if his mind was blacking out.

Who are these people? Why was he there? Why was he here? The questions lingered again and again, and they would not go away.

It pained Loki so much.

"Bring me back to my cell. No more. No more of this! No more."

His voice of reason, gone again.

Helblindi was so close to jumping at Stark, although it amused Loki to no end, his heart sank further. And questions riddled his mind again, and here he thought he would be sane in his own trial thanks to his mother's visit but he was clearly wrong.

The questions lingered.

And no, he wasn't sane.

He only pretended to be sane, but now that his sanity had been triggered by thoughts crowding his head. He could barely think anymore.

He tried his best to act tough, to look okay but it was no longer working.

"Why would he avert Askr's speech? Why would Stark do it? Why? I don't-" Loki's eyes gave his out his confusion. "It is not allowed! Why would they allow it!? It's not right! Everything is wrong. Why am I- Why won't they allow me to-"

Speak?

Loki felt himself tremble again, his thoughts seeping away from him.

Tell them the truth?

His mind turning blank.

"No! NO! NO! They won't win! They can't win! I'm.. I'm in this trial to-t-to s-save myself! To fix things! Tell-tell them the truth! They can't win-"

Loki lowered his gaze, his embraced himself with his chained hands.

"I can't black out now. I can't black out. I must finish this."

Again, his thoughts crowded his mind.

"Are you finished, Askr?" Odin said, as his gaze turned to Loki, who was not even paying attention. "If so, then the Frost Giants may speak next, as you have mentioned them and their King, it is only right to do so."

"Actually, I am not yet done, my King." He smiled.

"Make it quick!" Helblindi impatiently said as he was cheered by the other Jotuns. "We aren't here for your petty games and your Asgardian rules! We would have justice served today!"

"Patience then." Askr said. "It would be interesting for you still."

He walked over to Loki, who's gaze lingered to Tony now. His reason was questioning why Tony had done so, if it was for him or for them? But Loki couldn't think and his gaze just happened to fall to Tony.

"Why is he staring at me?" Tony hissed at the others.

"Must be because of that stupid stunt you pulled!" Natasha glared at him.

"Thank you, Stark." Thor muttered as he stared at Loki. "You averted war just by speaking."

"He didn't do anything-" Steve stumbled to say.

"He did."

"I don't follow." Clint shook his head.

"This Asgardian justice is like a game. The rules play as a limit but we are not limited to such and can go beyond it. You prevented Loki's trial to end quickly, such matters play with words can easily be fought back by reason. You have done so."

"The king of Jotunheim." Bruce realized. "He was trying to give reason to end Loki's trial and have him taken to his place."

"Exactly as you said, doctor." Sif said.

"This does not bode well." Fandral mentioned.

"His speech ends." Hogun grimly spoke.

"Brave and foolish. Like Thor." Loki kept thinking, lost in his world. "It's over. It's done. I can go back to my cell. They can bring me back. It'll all be over. I would be alone again."

Askr though didn't care as he was done with his speech. At least everyone had heard Loki's mischief and that alone being addressed too was enough.

"Good luck." He leaned towards Loki.

"What are you- I don't understand- Am I done?"

Loki snapped from his thoughts as he slowly turned to Askr.

The man brought his fingers to the muzzle, it caused Loki to flinch. He did not like being touched like that, it sent horrible signals to Loki's head.

Loki shut his eyes tightly as his hand trembled, instantly Askr and the council knew he was cornered and broken.

They planned this.

His torture in those cell, those painful thoughts, and punishments. They were the cause of that, but no, they would not admit fully to that. They would leave it to someone else to take a blame.

Askr grinned, and the amusement was shared by the other people who were against Loki, and that included some of the Jotuns and Aesir's that gathered in the crowd.

Loki trembled, as he waited.

Askr' pulled the muzzle away from Loki's lips, knowing full well that he was allowed to do so and it seemed as if the council had already planned this before hand.

Loki felt freedom as the gust of wind touched his skin. He opened his eyes to see the man who held the muzzle and Loki was too shocked to speak.

"Why did you-"

The muzzle dropped to the floor as the sound echoed.

He dropped it on purpose.

"Why-" Loki stared at Askr, not sure why. "Who are you?"

Confused.

Frigga knew it instantly that it was a ploy to egg Loki on, to make him do something foolish and she would have no say in it because it was certainly allowed for them to do it to the prisoner.

"They planned this." A thought entered Loki's head.

Natasha and Clint knew the tactic well enough.

To give them a sense of freedom and when even a little slip up, and a cause of scene would turn your favors upside down. By now, everyone was staring at Askr's who stood at the side of Loki's chair and Loki who was eying him dangerously now.

They were going to make him talk.

They planned this.

Nobody knew the events that happened next would turn into chaos.

"This is for that measly trick!"

Askr's hand flew to Loki's face and with a swift punch Loki toppled to the side of the chair, one hand gripping his injured jaw and the other holding on to the chair for dear life.

The chain sounded again.

Silence.

Loki's lips bled and the crowd gasped and shouted. Thor shouted louder at the act and soon, some of them found themselves standing up to see what was going on.

"They planned this." The thought echoed in Loki's head.

They did

The council did.

They did this to make Loki look bad.

They weren't sure if it would work but they will see and it will all work out. At the side, some of the councilmen hid their amusement, some didn't bother to hide it. The crowds almost cheered for what Askr had done but the others did not take kindly to it.

Loki was still a Prince of Asgard, despite his actions.

"How does that feel, my prince?" He mocked.

To punch Loki in front of the King and Queen, he was brave or rather stupid as well.

Loki raised his head, blood trickling down his mouth. At the corner of his eye, he could see Thor being held back by the warriors three and the Avengers going ballistic.

Thor would do anything to protect Loki and that is where Loki knew Sif and Frigga were telling the truth.

Thor would be there for him in his trial.

Loki had willed himself not to fight Askr before and that was when he was sane. Moments ago, but his thoughts had drifted because no sane person would let such things happen. He told Frigga before and she knew... he wasn't sane... not anymore..

Not after the fall...

He was sane before he got to his trial.

Lie.

He was sane during Askr's speech.

Lie.

He was sane until...

Lie.

until that...

Li-

No.. no..

LIES! ALL OF IT!

Loki let out a devilish laugh that silenced everyone, his smile turned into a bloody grin and his eyes pierced deadly. He willed himself not to fight before, to act civil.

He had even told his mother that, but no, the last thing he would have is to be disgraced and embarrassed in front of everyone.

He had let them do so before.

He won't let them do it again.

He wasn't sane before...

He wasn't sane now...

Loki lunged at Askr with all his might and all hell broke loose.

"LOOOKKII!" Thor shouted.


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TBC...

Reviews fuel me to write faster and Ideas are totally welcome!

Cliffhanger again! Curses! This chapter, I really did not expect to come out, but I just went with the flow and whatever came out of my head, I did. Don't worry Askr is just a one time deal, he's not really important so no need to worry about him and his past with Loki.

But things are getting interesting now, aren't they?

Loki's actions would reflect badly on everyone.