Loki headed down the brightly lit hall to his brother's corridors. Desperate times called for desperate measures, or so the mortals said. He could easily take Rose home. He could do it right now, in fact. However, Loki was not sure if he could actually bring himself to do it without help. He walked into his brother's bedroom without knocking. He saw him standing closely to Sif. They spoke softly to each other. The sight of them would normally bring on an eye roll from Loki but now it caused him an unexplainable pain in his stomach.

"Brother," he said loudly causing Sif to jump.

"Loki, do you not know the meaning of privacy?"

"I care not what you do with my brother but I need to speak with him for a moment."

Sif opened her mouth but Thor silenced her. "If my company is what you seek brother, you shall have it. Sif, give us a moment."

She left the room looking highly offended.

"What has brought you here, brother?" questioned Thor.

Loki drew a raggedy breath. "I have brought a mortal to Asgard."

Thor's eyebrows shot up. "And you have told father?"

Loki stared at him for a moment. "Not exactly."

"This is forbidden, Loki." Raged Thor.

Loki nodded. "I know. I have made a mistake. I need you to take her back to Earth for me."

"I will do as you ask, brother but why not take this task on by thy self?"

"It will be – easier this way" Loki choked out.

Thor's voice softened. "It is a woman then?"

"A puny, little thing –" Loki began.

"But a woman all the same." Finished Thor.

"I plan to erase her memory. Meet me in the guest corridors in the west wing in one hour."

Thor nodded and Loki took off back to Rose's room.

He stood outside for a long time trying to find the right words but for once his silver tongue failed him.

Loki opened the door. He saw Rose sitting on the bed with her back to him. Her head lifted at the noise but she did not turn.

"Are you ready to go home now?"

Rose stood up slowly turning to face him. Loki could see her eyes were puffy from crying.

"I am ready."

Loki made his way to her until they were only a few feet apart.

"I have to erase your memory. I can't have you running around telling your mortal mates about Asgard."

Rose's opened widely. "Please, don't –"

Loki stared at her. "Why?"

Rose looked like she didn't want to answer the question.

"I don't –" She swallowed hard. "Want to forget you."

Loki forced himself to roll his eyes. "You mortals, always so sentimental."

Tears began streaming down Rose's face. She tried to wipe them away but they kept coming.

"L-Loki, please." She begged.

"I must do it, dog."

"If I'm not going to remember this anyway tell me – did this mean anything to you?"

Loki sighed. "What do you want me to say? I don't love you, Pet."

Rose suddenly threw herself at him. He didn't resist. Her lips were urgent as they wrapped around his. Loki let this happen as he gripped the back of her head. He was surprised to find her hands on his chest, unbuttoning his shirt.

He helped her quickly, removing the rest of his layers as well. Rose began pulling off her dress but Loki was quicker. Their naked bodies pressed against each other.

Rose pushed Loki onto the bed straddling him. He looked up at her in surprise. No mortal had ever been this dominant with him. Then he realized she knew this would be their last time together.

Rose kissed down his neck, across his chest and then lower to his throbbing member. Loki moaned as her warm lips took him. Although inexperienced, Rose had always wanted to do this. He tasted like heaven. She took him in deeply. The amount of moans leaving his mouth even surprised him. Loki watched her curls bounce up and down as she sucked on his throbbing member. He knew he couldn't hold out much longer so he her pulled off. Loki lay her down on her back softly. He entered her a little on the rough side. She winced but after a moment began to moan. He closed his eyes as he took in her wetness. It surrounded him.

"Look at me" whispered Rose.

Loki opened his eyes staring down at the beauty beneath him. He pressed into her deeply and she groaned in response.

After a few more strokes, Loki felt his orgasm building up. He kissed her as his seed filled her up.

Rose continued to kiss him deeply.

Loki put his hands to her head. It was time to take her memories before he could no longer bring himself to do it. Rose seemed to sense this. She wrapped her hands around his.

Her eyes filled with tears as she pulled back to look at him.

"You changed my life, Loki Laufeyson. I will never forget you."

"You will," replied Loki sadly.

"Then," began Rose slowly. "Tell me you love me - even if you don't mean it. Let me have this one moment."

Loki paused for several moments before whispering, "I love you, Rosie."

The words brought more tears to her eyes. "I love you, Loki."

His eyes hardened again as he pressed his hands to her head. Rose's eyes rolled back in her head and silence fell around them.

After a moment, Loki stood up. He cleaned up her and dressed him in her Earth attire. Thor arrived shortly after.

"Has her memory been cleared?"

Loki nodded in response. Thor stepped forward lifting her swiftly off the bed.

"Be careful," hissed Loki.

Thor stared at him. "Are you sure about this, brother?"

Loki nodded. "Just take her. She has grown to be quite annoying."

Thor looked at him sadly before disappearing.

Loki found a large knot growing in his throat. It poked through to his stomach causing him sharp pains. She was really gone. The girl who loved him even in his ugliest form. I will be better off, thought Loki. This mortal was beginning to bore me any way. Loki looked around the large chamber realizing all of her painting still remained. He walked to the most recent one. A blue monster with red eyes looked back at him. An unexpected rage ran through him as he sent the painting flying across the room.

What was wrong with him?