Author's note: things get serious in this one. A good 'ol trip to Wakanda, how 'bout that? ;)

oh yeah and remember words like this are either emphasized by characters when they talk, or their the characters' thoughts.

Chapter

I don't believe it...

But it was real and true and the Bifrost was right there activates before him, and Loki could feel the relief, anticipation and sudden longing swell up in him as he changed direction and fought harder towards it. A large metal axe soared out of it, hitting various aliens and freeing some heroes in a big round swoop as it circled back, the beam vanished and...Thor stood there, with 2 unknown companions. Loki studied them. One seemed like a little raccoon, but he held a rocket machine, and the other was some sort of living tree? No. Loki had studied this in school, he couldn't remember the species name anymore but the one he now looked at was young. And so much happiness and relief bubbled up inside him he could not help but run. Fight and run as fast as he could towards Thor.

I'm coming brother.

Thor was crackling with the same amount of electricity he'd had before Ragnarok, and a proud smile appeared on Loki's face.

"You guys are so screwed now!" He heard Bruce shout, and Loki agreed. He watched as Thor made a running start, his companions next to him. Then the sky darkened slightly with dark clouds, rumbling with thunder. And he lit up with blue energy, lifting his axe and leaping high into the air.

"Bring me Thanos!" And he smashed onto the ground and lightning struck anything within a 10-mile radius. The ground was singed black and Loki laughed aloud. Now he fought harder and ran faster.

"Brother!" But his voice was not heard above the chaos. He sprinted, and finally burst out in magic, sweeping away a wave of aliens and clearing a path. It was then Thor turned, having just met Captain America who turned too. And they watched Loki sprint down.

"Brother!" He shouted, and finally they were within a few steps of each other, and Loki stopped. And then Thor ran forward and took him into his arms, and Loki just embraced him tightly, feeling the tears prick at his eyes.

"I thought I lost you for real." Thor muttered.

"I began to think you were gone too." Loki said softly. He pulled away. Thor looked him over concernedly.

"Are you alright, brother? Are you sure you can..." Loki rolled his eyes.

"I'm fine...mostly." Thor reached out a hand and tentatively touched his neck, Loki flinched slightly and Thor retracted his hand. Loki took his hand, holding it tightly, absorbing the warmth and the familiarity of his brother's hand.

"I'm fine brother. Really. I'm just glad you're finally here. And I'm..I'm sorry. All this, everything, and-..."

"You've nothing to be sorry for, brother. I am sorry, for being unable to protect you." Loki rolled his eyes.

"I don't need protection. I am perfectly capable on my own. And that axe. Where did you-...don't tell me. You went to Nidavellir to get yourself a new hammer?!" Thor laughed, and with a final quick hug, Loki turned and stood next to him, nodding quickly at the Captain.

"Oh yeah. That's my friend rabbit and this is Tree." Loki stared at them.

"I am Groot." Loki stares even more, before laughing and shaking his head.

"You thick-headed idiot, we learned this in school. That is not a tree. And that's not a rabbit, that's a raccoon." A loud defiant shout came from rocket, who fired a machine gun in glee.

"And I didn't think you would acquaintance yourself with people with such...such a vocabulary." Thor laughed loudly, as both brothers charged up with energy, one with green magic and another with blue lightning.

"Ready?" Loki laughed at the question.

"With you? Always." And they charged forward. Such power radiated from the Prince and King of Asgard. Electrified daggers swirled in green magic flew out at enemies, nothing stood in their way. And Loki was beginning to feel the thrill and excitement of it all, laughing. Until suddenly they felt the ground rumble and his magic tingled, and he knew it was too late to stop that. Loki linked Thor up mentally.

Brother this is a mental connection to ease communications with our other..companions. Everyone, watch out, they've released the machines.

Thor, take those things down.

It was true, the Captain was mostly right. Thor's lightning strikes were one of the only things that could take them down. The ground shook and something pierced the ground not far away. Loki hadn't wanted to use it, but now he had no choice...it was the only option, the only way he could help. He broke off from Thor for a moment, rushing to the aid of Black Widow and her companions, quickly advanced on by several machines. The warriors fell back quickly but not quickly enough as the blades sliced the ground, advancing quickly. Loki strode forward, into the path of one of the many giant slicing machines. But he did not stop.

It took a few moments for his body to even register what he was trying to do, but then the familiar, glowing blue box appeared in his grasp. He could feel the paleness of his skin leaving his body, and icy blue creeping in from the tips of his fingers and up his hands...face..he knew his eyes must have turned blood red, and he only felt his body jerk once and a wisp of the chill as freezing, icy wind erupted from the Casket of Ancient Winters, aiming it only at the machine. And the blades began to freeze, slowing down, until finally it stopped an inch from him, encased in ice. Loki seemed to radiate fury that surpassed everyone's, and with one swipe, magic slashed at the ice, shattering them all. The machine had exploded within the ice, and ice shards and small bits of burning debris rained down on the field as smoke whirled around him. With them Loki levitated the ice shards and fiery bits of metal blades, using them as projectiles. He saw many of his new companions still struggling, with many aliens on them, yet still hearing their confused thoughts.

Focus, this is not time to debate about my race or powers. Get up. Fight! No sooner had he finish then he launched his icicles at Proxima and Obsidian, who promptly deflected with their weapons and jumped out of the way, Proxima screaming in frustration. Moments later, Loki turned, activating the casket again. He stood panting, as he looked at the sharp, icy spikes of ice that had formed and the aliens trapped within. With one wave of his hand, he shattered them with magic, and small bits of ice rained the frosted ground. He heard the buzz of bewildered thoughts of the heroes, but he shut them out. He'd come to a decision.

I was born a monster, I may as well have lived a monster, and now, if I must, I will die a monster.

With that, Loki retained his Jotun form, ruby eyes alit with determination as he stood tall and stepped forward. No one would disagree that he truly looked dangerous. Unlike his blood ancestors, now he did not use it to conquer, but to protect. Clutching the ancient weapon, he used it once more, trapping waves of them in ice and causing Proxima's face to grow darker and angrier. He heard more noise and turned to see a lady clad in red jump down and use red... magic? Momentarily Loki watched in surprise as she levitated another machine before bringing it down on aliens around her, just in time to save Black Widow and one of her companions. Loki immediately connected up with her, mildly surprised to see her turn immediately to him, frowning. He saw her mouth his name in confusion to her friends, and that's when he addressed her.

You must be Wanda.

No. What are you doing? Get out of my head. Get out, out. OUT!

Calm down! It's just a mental connection, to ease communication. I...apologize for intruding and distressing you.

Loki was surprised by her overly defensive reaction but did not press it.

Pleasure to meet you, and watch you in action. I must say, those are intriguing powers. But you must not be here. You must remain by the Vision's side so you can destroy the stone. Go now and return!

Right as he thought that, someone else called out that they had a "vision situation". Wanda nodded, turning to leave when suddenly she was knocked over. Loki whipped there, frowning.

"He'll die alone. As will you." Loki's frown became a glare. He stalked up, daggers in hand.

"She's not alone." Black Widow approached, and so did her companion, and finally Loki was there.

"Ladies, shall we?" And Loki shape-shifted into his female, Aesir form, grinning wildly. All of them smiled. With a loud angry cry Proxima leapt forward, attacking. The four of them fought in turns. A large machine rolled over the ditch they were in, whirring loudly, and Black Widow fell over, distracted. The Wakanda warrior Loki didn't know was thrown aside, and now Loki faced Proxima alone.

"It's time the pet met its met fate." Loki flared in anger, Magic swirling again as he threw his dagger, but Proxima dodged expertly. With a loud cry Loki and Proxima battled, and finally Loki launched her sword away. Proxima fought on with her armoured hands, and Loki was pushed back onto the ground. A blade sprang out above Proxima's arm and it pushed closer and closer to Loki's neck...she froze in surprise and confusion, red swirls around her. And in this moment, Loki pushed her, with her hands and with magic, red and green swirling as Proxima was flung up and large moving blades sliced through her as the machine crashed into her, and she was gone. Loki sat up, panting, several drips of blue blood on him as he transformed back into his Jotun form.

"That was gross." They all laughed slightly as they panted, before Loki became serious.

"Quick, Wanda, you must get to Vision. Protect the mind stone!" And she nodded, using her magic to propel her away. Loki nodded in acknowledgement of the other two, before sprinting off, finding Thor and returning to his side.

"Your Jotun form?" Thor raises an eyebrow, but Loki laughed darkly. He raised a hand, and ice spikes appeared around him even as frost formed on everything he touched.

"They dare test the strength of the Odinsons?" Thor charged up with electricity, smiling, and now, every machine and being in their way fell before them, no match for magic-enhanced, electrified ice spikes, powerful bolts of lightning and the bitter freezing wind from the Casket.

Was it enough? They would find out. Soon. Too soon.

Author's note: POWER DUO! Honestly Loki's Jotun form is beautiful but there's like what 30 seconds of it shown in total. MORE JOTUN LOKI! Also, POWER DUO! Honestly just imagine how powerful Thor and Loki would have been together on Wakanda. ~sigh. IW blues.

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-Crystal Fwooper

EDIT: ok thing is when I was writing this story, I have weird writing styles and I jump all over the place. the next chapter isn't written, but there's already chapters written like a few chapters down the road already. So...d'ya want me to post it first as like a separate story? Or would you like no spoilers and wait to see what will happen...Are they still dusted? :))

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