Chapter Ten

Thor entered the throne room and up to Loki. "Brother, you look happier than I have seen you in many a year."

Loki stood from his throne, walked down the steps, and greeted his brother. "And why not? I am King and no longer hiding behind an illusion. I am free to rule as myself."

"I have glad tidings of my own. I am going back to Earth," Thor announced.

Loki frowned, "What? Why? I thought you were going to stay on Asgard. Why the rush to go back to Midgard?"

"You do not need me. I can protect the nine realms as easily there as here," Thor replied.

Loki paced the room. "I forbid it. You cannot leave," he said and ended his pacing. "I-, I need your council," he finally said.

"You do not. You have more than enough people to council you. Earth is my home, it is where I should be," Thor told him.

"It is Jane, isn't it? You wish to be with her."

"Jane is only part of it. Mostly it is I feel more at home there. Also, I am closer to the Avengers."

Loki rolled his eyes. "The Avengers, pft! Five useless mortals who think they are better than us."

"If you recall, they did beat you," Thor reminded Loki.

Loki stiffened his posture. "Only because of that green monster they call the Hulk."

Thor grinned. "Still you were defeated."

Loki closed his eyes and let out a sigh. He walked away from Thor, he waved his hand indicating he did not want to pursue the current topic. He stopped, turned around, and faced Thor. "I have a job for you before you leave for Midgard."

Thor narrowed his eyes. "Really, what sort of job?"

"Actually it is for Tyra. I want you to try to find her parents," Loki said.

Thor relaxed his face and smiled. "That will be very easy, she lives with them."

Loki shook his head. "No, those are her adopted parents. I want you to find her biological parents."

"I had no idea. Of course I will looks for them. Was she born on Asgard?" Thor asked.

"I do not know where she was born. Perhaps Ingolf and Ylva know, but I doubt they would tell you," Loki said.

Thor thought for a moment. "That makes no sense, why would they not tell me?"

"I suspect they kidnapped Tyra. If I am right, they are not likely to come forth with that information," Loki responded.

"I will do my utmost," Thor said.

"Thank you Thor, I knew I could count you," Loki said and smiled.

Thor nodded and left the room. He exited the palace, lifted his hammer, and flew off.