"Okay Gerbil, here's the thing." Loki spoke.
Rocket didn't look amused as he was looking up at the god of mischief. "Why do people keep calling me all these things I'm not?" he asked.
"You don't like to be called a raccoon either!" Quill shouted from the back.
"Because I am not a raccoon!" Rocket shouted back.
"Okay fine, little Fernadol." Loki replied.
"What the hell is a?!"" Rocket began.
"Planet Kascon, third solar system, Quadrant Galaxy." Nebula informed from her own seat. "Known for their bushy tales, they do resemble you. If it wasn't for their acid saliva." then she quieted before adding. "And their bright purple color."
"I am Rocket all right?!" Rocket shouted. "Only one of my kind, and name is Rocket! Rocket!"
"I am Groot?" Groot asked innocently from his seat.
"Thanks Groot." Rocket sighed. "You're the only one here speaking my language."
Loki glanced up at the tree like alien then down at rocket again. "Okay. What-ever. I just need for you to make sure that my brother don't die out there." he stated. "Because if he dies, she will be on my case for-ever." he turned around and looked out the spaceship where one Valkerie was standing. Smiling sweetly giving them a wave. Loki rolled his eyes turned back. "Now, I know my brother can be really stupid. I mean really stupid. Which is why I need you to keep an eye on him"
"And why would I do that?" Rocket asked.
And at that Loki snapped a finger, and suddenly a shining bright light blue jewel appeared, it was glowing on its own.
At that Rockets eyes widened. "Wooow…. It's so… shiny."
"That's not just a jewel." Nebula commented as she turned in her seat. "That's a power source, power enough to power up a city for weeks." she commented.
"A relic from the grand city of Asgaard." Loki stated. "Used to power the great bridge of bifrost as well as so many other things. We used the power of dying stars to forge these things, which in turn could power our cities for generations. Of course, this little thing is but a small token, a fraction of what the real thing can do. How-ever, it is worth an immense amount of money. This one is for now." he put the little stone in Rockets hands. "And these." he held up his other hand, holding three stones just like it between his fingers identical to the first one. "Are for when you return Thor back to earth safely so Valkyrie can get off my back!"
Rocket grinned. "Well why didn't you just say so?" he asked. "This guy speaks my language!" he grinned to the rest of the crew. "I knew we would get along just fine horn dude."
Loki looked at Rocket, then spoke in a calm yet threatening tone. "Gerbil… I am the god of mischief!"
"Yeah-yeah-yeah." Rocket turned around admiring his new shiny blue stone. "So how many credits is this thing worth?" he asked. "You know, there's this place I always wanted to go. Barados, entire planet is a luxury country. Swimming pools the seize of oceans, sky-scrapers made of gold, casinos covering half the planet. The entrance fee though is so high, but man oh man…. Think of all the stuff just laying around." he grinned.
"You just want to see if you can steal a golden prosthetic don't you?" Quill asked as he rolled his eyes.
"You think they actually come with diamonds?!" Rocket asked in a grin.
"What is it with our furry friend and liking to steal fake limps?" Mantis asked innocently yet curiously.
"Just… don't ask." Quill asked. "Seriously don't ask."
Loki rolled his eyes. "Yes, it should cover such a visit if that is what you desire." he stated. "And that's just one of them."
"Haha, nice." Rocket grinned. "You got yourself a deal, god man of mischief. I'll bring your angel pirate back to you." he stated then looked behind Loki to see Thor exchanging a few words with Valkyrie. "Okay I take it back. Your god of guts."
Loki smirked amused. "King of the fry up." he replied and Rocket grinned.
"Lord of beer pong!"
"What?" Loki asked.
"Oh you'll figure it out." Rocket stated and they both chuckled. "Well, if you ever need something to be stolen. Call me up." he winked. "For you, special price."
"You've already been severally over paid, I hope you realize that." Loki commented.
"That's not my fault is it?" Rocket asked in a snort.
"Quill, suggestion." Nebula spoke. "We should not allow these two to meet without strict supervision."
"Acknowledged and agreed." Quill sighed as Thor finally stepped inside.
"Well, so are we ready to leave?" Thor asked.
"Oh yeah sure, we just had to drop off the cargo we can't carry anymore." Rocket stated. "You counts for about two cows right?"
Thor glared at Rocket Loki though was laughing loudly. Clearly he suddenly found everything worth the price.
"Now you are starting to get ridicules." Thor commented. "It is not actually that bad."
"Well, perhaps then you shouldn't have decided to eat a sandwich factory on the way over here." Rocket commented making Loki laugh.
"I sense hurt feelings from Thor." Mantis added innocently.
"HEY!" Thor exclaimed and Loki laughed even louder.
"You do not care about your brothers feelings?" Mantis asked looking at Loki then she closed her eyes. "No… You do. You merely hide your own hurt behind a wall of anger and irony."
That wiped the smile of Lokis face. "What?" he asked and Thor laughed.
"HAHA!" he pointed at Loki.
"And this is why I hate empaths." Loki muttered. "Well, you go have fun Thor." he stated turning to head out.
He was stopped though as Thor stopped him, putting a hand on his shoulder. "I have no worries going." he stated. "Because I am indeed sure, Asgaard will be safe in your hands brother. You may do questionable things, but Asgaard always was your first concern I am confident in your abilities. Prince of Asgaard."
Loki was quiet then turned his head. "Well of course, I'll run the place better than you ever could. So find us a good planet will you?" he asked. "And don't take to long. It would never be my first choice to be stuck on this dingbat planet." he stated as he walked out to meet Valkyrie smiling at him.
"Thor gave me authority to put a slave badge on you if needed." Valkyrie commented.
"I know, why do you think I paid the gerbil to get Thor back in one piece?" Loki asked.
"Oh so you don't care?" Valkyrie asked.
"Think what you will." Loki asked. "All I know is that if Thor doesn't make it back, it will be a pain for me." he stated as the door to the spaceship behind them closed and both Loki and Valkyrie turned to see it slowly lift and finally take off.
Loki blinked, looking puzzled.
"What?" Valkyrie asked.
"He actually… Left… And left me in charge." Loki commented astounded.
"And me in charge of you." Valkyrie commented.
"Yes I am aware." Loki snorted then he quieted. "It does feel different when it is entrusted to you rather than taken." he admitted.
"Getting cold feet?" Valkyrie asked.
"Oh wouldn't you like that?" Loki asked as he rolled his eyes. "Come on, we have work to do. When Thor returns he is going to feel beyond humbled. Knowing he would never have achieved the same results as I."
"Us." Valkyrie corrected him. "Come on then, I have my eyes on you."
Loki groaned. "This is going to get annoying fast."
"Not for me it isn't." Valkyrie grinned.