Epilogue
A few years later
The city of New York spread beneath them. A wind fluttered in their hair. From behind roars of laughter drifted.
"I thought you liked the sea more."
"It is about the people, not about the place, Thor."
The brothers looked at each other. Thor hadn't changed much. His hair was longer and he seemed to have calmed down, being less brash. The red cape billowing in the wind. Loki had to Thor's astonishment changed a great deal. The young god wore his hair short, dressed in a bottom down shirt with the sleeves folded to reveal his wrists. Black trousers in a soft fabric rustled slightly when he moved. A golden necklace complimented the dark green shirt. Hanging from the thin chain was a heart shaped lock.
It wasn't his outer appearance that had changed the most. Loki had a relaxed air around him and his eyes often twinkled. He laughed and jested without malice or anger. A confidence that he bore well. Another raucous laughter drifted out. Smiling gently, Loki turned and watched the mortals. Tony was telling some story, making the group gasp for breath. Torgurn stood at the bar, cleaning up dishes. Other men were in the room alongside a red-haired woman. Their stories were both interesting and extraordinary. Yet none topped Thor and Loki.
"Did you ever think we would fight side by side again", Loki asked his brother.
"Are you sure you want to be part of this?" Thor said.
"This is my world, for now. I have people who I want to protect. People who will fight and I will not let them do so alone."
"You've changed more than I could have imagined."
"And less than you realise. This has always been me, only here I'm accepted for it. Loved. They brought out what I had kept hidden."
"Hey! Loki! Point break! Why are you standing over there all alone?" Tony shouted. "Come on, join us."
"Should you really address to gods that way?" the woman asked.
"Loki would smack him if he didn't", Torgurn said joining them with more drinks. "So would I."
The young god sauntered inside and took a glass from the blonde man, winking, before seating himself in Tony's lap.
"Loki", Tony complained. "You are heavy!"
"Nonsense, you always say I'm a lightweight", Loki answered. "But I can kiss you if it makes you feel better. Then maybe we can talk strategy?"
Torgurn laughed and shook his head. "How did we allow the god of mischief to wrap us around his finger?"
"We were asleep." Tony replied. "Now, how about that kiss?"
Loki laughed at kiss Tony unashamedly fully on the lips.
"No jealousy?" a tall, muscular man asked Torgurn who shrugged.
"If I wanted one I would get one, but I prefer more privacy. There is no reason to be jealous."
Tony had wrapped his arms around their adorable young god and winked at Torgurn who smiled warmly. Seemingly oblivious to the sniggering from the others.
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Thor stood by the door, watching. There were battles to come and one day in the future they would have to say farewell to their friends and loved ones. Yet he finally understood.
Loki waved at him to join them, still seated in Tony's lap. A glass hovered in the air, carried by seidr. None of the mortals even blinked. Yes, Thor finally understood. Walking towards the rest of the Avengers he was determined to protect them, their world and in extent Loki's happiness. And he would not do so alone. Both princes of Asgard would fight for what's truly important. The people.
THE END
Author's note:
By now most of you would have noticed that some of the elements in this story is not derived from either the movies nor from the comics. Instead I used the original Norse mythology as my backdrop, with some adaptations of course. Loki in the myths is not a good person after all and he and Thor are not brothers. But things like Tyr's hand and Jormungand is taken from the myths. Tyr's hand was really eaten by the Fenris wolf and Jormungand is said to coil around the world waiting for Ragnarok.
This story was written in completion before being uploaded and will not be subjected to any changes. Normally I write original stories but after ending up in a slump, this have given me a way back to writing. I also want to do a shout out to Nako13yeh who with her stories inspired me and gave me the ideas needed. She is also a really good writer so go check her out.
