Author's note: Well...I know I just posted chapter 3 a few hours ago but...I'm bored and this is just gonna bug me!

Chapter 4

TPOV

They all ate dinner quietly, while Loki was playing with fire again. He managed to form a serpent from fire and smiled as he made it slither in the air. Thor sighed as he watched his baby brother smile and enjoy his magic. He was worried about the Thanos issue. He had a feeling they had less than a year, and that Thanos was close to attacking.

Loki noticed the concerned look his his brother's lighting blue eyes. Thor wasn't eating, which is unusual for the god. He raised and eyebrow before asking.

"Thor, brother, what is bothering you?" he asked.

Thor looked up and smiled, "Nothing, Loki."

Loki rolled his eyes, "You do know, ever since I turned eight a little bit ago...I am starting to remember things? I know I'm the god of mischief, lies, fire, and trickery. I know when someone is lying and when they aren't. I also know that you're horrible at lying. So tell me the truth." Loki said, sternly.

They were all shocked by his natural attitude starting to show a little. He was starting to use his power to get the answers he wanted. This made them all a little happier.

Thor sighed, "We may have less than a year or eight months before Thanos shows up. Heimdall reported to father that he sent Malekith to attack some place. They kidnapped Jotuns and forced them to be their slaves. It's making their building of weapons quicker. Also, he is some how more powerful. Malekith and Thanos are now making the portals quicker. Thanos is only a day away from Asgard. Heimdall, my mother, and father and my friends are all preparing for battle. Heimdall is to hide, we need to keep Loki hidden. We can not allow him to go outside at all. If the public sees him...then...this could all lead back to Thanos. He doesn't know Loki is here. We're not sure where Malekith is heading, but we need to prepare. Call Fury." Thor said.

Steven nodded as he stood up and grabbed his phone. Loki was sitting still, his eyes wide with horror. Natasha looked at him, clearly worried.

"Loki, are you alright?" she asked.

"Yes...I remember Thanos...I was older though. W-what...brother?" Loki stammard.

Thor frowned, "It's alright Loki. We'll do the best we can."

Loki nodded as he stared at his hands. His mind reeling. 'Why am I eight now? I was an adult...I was powerful..I was evil. How did I become so evil and why do I turn blue like those frost giants? Thought Asgard hated them, so why do they have me?' he wondered.

~3 hours later~

Loki was sound asleep as Natasha sat down on the couch. She was worried about the Malekith and Thanos issue. She was also worried for Loki. She has gotten close to him, and now she didn't want him to go.

Thor walked into the family room to see his brother sleeping on the couch. He was in his Jotun form, blue, with strange markings. He could see tiny horns poking out from his raven black hair. He was holding a book in his arm as he slept. Thor smiled, Loki and his reading.

Natasha noticed him, "So, what did Fury say?" she asked. Wanting to fill the silence.

Thor sighed, "They're making new weapons and warning the public. He said if Loki grows to his regular age by the time Malekith comes...then he wants him to stay in Shield. He'll be safer there. I agreed." Thor said.

"Can't he help us?" she asked.

"Yes, but once he gets his full memory, he'll be his normal self. Which means...broken again."

"Won't he remember any of this?"

"Maybe.."

"Then explain it to him now. Make him understand that you still love him. That's why he turned evil, probably. I was hated by my family and trust me...it's horrible. He's probably depressed and feels betrayed. After all, you did explain to me why he acted out. Also, his eyes are naturally green, am I right?"

"Yes."

"They were blue and as you told me, he was being controlled by Thanos. Get through to him."

Thor nodded, agreeing with her. He then glanced at the sleeping Loki. He knew he had to explain it to him, but he was afraid Loki would turn evil earlier than before.

Author's note: So...this is now an AU huh? Oh well. :) hope ya like it! Sorry for any mistakes!