Quite impressive for Jay to behold. He hadn't been in that many palaces.
The throne sat at a cross guard in front of two large golden doors. Then golden steps swept down and away from the throne where Loki's royal subjects stood. His royal aide Audunn, stood nearby, the royal personnel; behind him respectively.
"Asgard thanks you for your audience." The royal aide intoned, raising his hands to allow the audience to stand. "Jay Son," He motioned. "Come forth, approach the steps."
He did, reluctantly. His feet felt like lead weights were attached. Was he dragging his feet, shoulders slumping? He felt like he was.
It took forever and a day to get there. All eyes on him. No pressure...
Loki took his time to talk about his recent endeavours. He hadn't actually done them, he'd sent Jay to do it on his behalf.
It was hilarious, Jay bit his tongue to prevent himself from laughing aloud.
Gods, it droned on and on. Jay was struggling to keep his eyes open. It didn't help that he'd slept on the floor all night. He still had a lump on his temple and resulting headache that reminded him of the fact.
Eventually, after an hour of speaking with the obligatory applause, Jay was called forwards. Allowed, with assistance, the chance to grace those steps until he was as near enough at Loki's feet.
He hated this stance. So demoralising.
After all of his gloating, Loki was going to introduce his soon to be long-suffering slave to the people of Asgard.
"Approach me, Jayson."
He walked, aware that all eyes were on him, almost waiting for him to make a faux pas.
Quickly, Jay remembered what the royal aide had uttered. He'd been told to walk up to the third step and bow before the King, so he did.
Painfully. It was in this same position he had taken her hand, and pledged his love. Jay remembered this position for his failed proposal.
Dammit Nya why couldn't you just say yes?
Using a free hand to wipe a tear away, Jay noted the people around thought it was because he was extremely thankful for being made part of the patriarchal Kingdom of Asgard.
When in all facts it was because this position was submissive, and something he didn't really want.
Loki, for reasons unknown, wanted him to be a Prince. He had made it royal decree that this wayward soul was destined for greatness. A prized possession to behold, to give Asgard the upper hand. And where would he be safer?
In Asgard, of course. Where all relics and weapons were housed.
"In the name of my father Bor Buri-son and his father before, I hereby crown you Prince Jayson of Asgard, my royal protector, prince and brother."
The last part he said so quietly only Jay could hear, yet there was something malevolent about the tone.
The royal aide, passed Loki a silver sword. It was one imbued with purple gems on the scabbard and hilt.
Loki simply walked down to the kneeling one and slotted it into place in Jay's belt. The next was a smaller silver dagger, this one was pushed into an empty sheath Jay hadn't noticed on one boot.
"Rise!" Loki ordered.
Jay did so, his head lowered. He heard Loki walk down the steps towards him.
"Look at me," he whispered and lifted Jay's chin, showing him the crown.
He wondered how something could look so delicate yet so masculine? Kai might have liked the craftsmanship...
Fists clenched, Jay bit back the anger. . .Kai.
The impressive metallurgy looked like it was made by elves, the details were so intricate. Lightning bolts could be seen as could tornado's and yet when it was placed on top of his head, he couldn't feel it because it was as light as a feather.
"It's enchanted." Loki whispered. "Made by descendants from those who crafted Gleipnir."
Jay didn't know who or what Gleipnir was. It wasn't like he'd been schooled in Norse myth, not like was he given the time to study it either.
"This crown enhances." He said, cryptically. "It will increase strength when you feel weak, will show light when there is only dark." He smiled.
"How?"
"Kennings, cantrips and runes."
"Wh-I don't understand..."
"Silence." Loki warned, his fingers on his lips. "It is a gift, of course I will expect something in return. I offer nothing for free."
Confused, Jay stared into his eyes, wondering what on earth Loki was talking about. Did he expect payment? This, considering Jay had given him his life and soul?
He really had nothing more to give, this wasn't exactly a paid career choice.
But yet there it was, the double edge of a sword, the thorn in Jay's side. Loki was as evil as ever, he always had a plan up his sleeve. Jay shuddered at what Loki might expect in return.
"Thank you My Lord," Jay nodded, backing away. He was quickly motioned to stand at the side of the sweeping steps.
Jay half listened to Loki drone on about greatness, freedom and the importance of ruling over others.
As Loki talked about Asgard. Jay himself, thought back to being a child and what he imagined he'd become as an adult. Today was a strange one, it didn't even come in his top 20 list of things he'd wanted to achieve.
A prince definitely wasn't on the list. Being Fritz Donnegan was on his list, as was going into space as an astronaut. Fighting bad guys and saving the girl was on the list. Being a successful inventor, he loved doing that. At least he'd achieved three of them.
Something that he missed greatly was inventing and tinkering but it was also what got him into this mess.
If only he hadn't touched that cube. There was nothing he could do about that now, decisions had been made, mind's had been made up and lives changed forever. But he was happy, in a way. Jay was a Prince and eligible one at that.
Sure, finding a suitable girlfriend wasn't high on his list of priorities. But, being that he was now the spurned lover, Jay wouldn't completely ignore the notion of getting laid tonight. In fact, he was looking forward to it. Revenge sex as Kai had called it.
Jay felt he had achieved a starting level of greatness. It just wasn't what he'd imagined it to be. Besides, all this drinking and chatting to pretty girls, he still had a job to do in protecting Loki wherever he went.
Eventually after the ceremony had finished, Jay accompanied Loki into the feast room. It was occupied with a large number of women and some Asgardian warriors.
Everyone was having fun, some were very drunk. The wine and mead was flowing plentifully and the women were mostly in a state of undress. Loki was right, this was almost a drunken orgy but he didn't want any of it. Least not in front of everyone.
If he was going to have sex tonight, he'd do it in privacy. Besides, Jay wasn't comfortable with all the public groping he could see. Some people were doing far worse. Especially the odd few females under the tables, obscured by drapes. The looks on the men's faces alluded to the sexual act taking place.
Originally, Jay had only wanted Nya... But now, his lilac eyes roved the hall to find a female that wouldn't look like her at all. He wanted a complete contrast.
He sighed, shaking his head. Continued to eat the food as more was brought out. Drank and talk, ate, liaised and mingled with the masses until the distant sun had risen once more.
Loki was right of course, this had been going on for almost two days. A celebration of excesses.
Sitting down again after a slow dance with another eligible female. Jay wiped his brow, that girl was really quite forward. Her hands were all over him.
Jay bit his lip, her provocation had been inviting him to think of things he had only dreamt of. Surely this female must have been a concubine. Not with that mouth and those ideas.
He didn't have too long to linger because he was joined rather quickly by two beautiful blonde women, who seemed to take it in turns to feed him.
Jay was sure he could feed himself, he wasn't that drunk. They seemed insistent though. And eventually, he gave in, allowing them feed him. He figured it wasn't worth the aggravation.
Typically as soon as Jay gave up, one of the women straddled his hips and before he knew it, she was kissing his jaw before sliding her tongue into his mouth.
Not just any kiss, like the passionate ones shared with Nya. These kisses were born of desire.
Her tongue thrust into his mouth and he accepted it. The other twin allowed them to take a breath before spooning a small amount of pudding in his mouth, following it just as fast with her own lips.
"So sweet," She mumbled, biting his bottom lip.
Between them, they seduced him. Jay, in his state of visible arousal quickly wondered who had put them up to this?
Fighting the urge, he wanted so much to trace his hands over her curves. But in this place and in front of everyone...no, he couldn't.
"Would it be alright to finish this in your quarters?" They asked in unison. Finishing off each other's sentence; they sounded exactly the same!
"Uhm, h-how far do you want to take this?" He asked nervously. Though he already knew the answer. And it still excited him, sending a rush of blood and a subsequent pleasured jolt to his groin.
"All the way...". The standing twin replied, licking his ear.
The colour came back to his cheeks. A twitch down below and suddenly he was attempting to stand.
"Okay, fine my room it is then." He replied. Standing abruptly, Jay began his steady walk from the room, one woman on each arm.
The ceremony and feast had lasted an entire two days he was surprised he could still function on such little sleep, but something inside kept him going like a dynamo.
Loki watched with an evil upturned grin, as Jay attempted to leave with these twins. He himself turned to his beautiful fiance Sigyn. "Good night my young Prince," he hollered, making Jay turn.
Jay stood rooted to the spot, watching as Loki hurt Sigyn intentionally. The disturbing thought, Sigyn seemed to be enjoying of Loki's overly rough ministrations. She didn't seem to be fighting him off or his wandering hands.
Worse still, Jay could see where Loki had his hand, the movements a clear giveaway of what pleasure he was giving her. In fact, he was surprised that neither were writhing on the floor.
"Shall we retire for the night, my dear?" He said, kissing her neck before marking her as his and his alone. His salt white teeth bit into her skin, leaving an unsightly mark where he had drawn blood.
All Sigyn did was gasp in pleasure, she pulled his hair, luring him closer to her heat. Nodding her head as he pulled her dress up higher revealing more of her heavenly skin.
Sigyn was beautiful in her own right, she had long brown hair that reached past her petite bottom, she was almost as tall as Loki himself. Her eyes deep blue and her skin fair. She spoke softly and at times refrained altogether.
Loki openly tested Jay. Teasing for his response to see if the young Prince could control himself. Luckily one of the blonde twins lost patience, she captured Jay's face with her lips, breaking the trance or more precisely Loki's small trick of mind.
"S-sorry...m-my room it is then." Jay giggled, leading both females away.
Loki stood, pulling his fiancé with him. All the while leading her back to her own home not caring if her mother or brother could hear them.
Sullying her virginal status, marking her as his each and every time yet making her live in sin and refusing to wed her.
Of course, he wasn't foolish enough to show up at Sigyn's home as himself nor Odin he disguised himself as a warrior.
A few minutes later, Jay opened the doors and led both girls into his large room.
Before he even had the chance to close the door one of them grasped his face and started kissing, just as passionately as before. Jay's eyes opened, lustfully watching with increasing desire as the other twin began removing her clothes.
The dress fell to the floor, landing in a pile of silk and taffeta.
"You wish to close the doors?" The twin asked. Her kiss broken.
Jay nodded, stumbling backwards, Lips still locked with the dressed twin. He kicked the doors shut and further latched it so there would be no disturbances. Hands instantly roving across her breasts, he kissed her desperately.
They were slowly pulling him to the bed. And he complied until he felt the bed against the back of his legs. Falling upon it gracefully with one girl in his gentle embrace.
They both pushed him onto the bed and one straddled him almost immediately.
How have they lost their clothes so quick, yet I'm still fully dressed?...whoa not for long!' Jay thought, gulping as one of the twins removed his trousers expertly like she'd had practice.
She was impressed with what she saw. Her eyes widened when he was free. Hands grasping the length, She sinfully began jerking his shaft.
He could feel her hands on him and it felt good but his hands were busy roving over bare flesh and firm rounded breasts, that he hadn't seen the other twin. His eyes widened when he felt a mouth attempting to cover his length.
"Is this really happening?" He broke the kiss, fisting the sheets. The slurping sounds adding to his obscene levels of sensual arousal.
"The other prince is fallen, one is banished. You are so young..." The twin said, lowering herself onto him, gyrating her hips and feeling the depth.
"So eligible..."
He groaned into her mouth. Pinching one twins nipples between index finger and thumb.
"So virtuous...". She began riding him.
Slick thrusts, the sweaty groaning mass of tangled bodies.
Oh gods...
He didn't talk, the words wouldn't come. Even if he'd wanted to, her lips would have provided a barrier. The other twin...wow.
Eyes glazed over, pupils dilated. The first orgasm rocked his body, hitting him hard and leaving him wanting more.
A few hours passed and after copious cuddles and inventive sexual positions, Jay had to bid them a farewell. He had physically exerted himself over the past two hours and was in desperate need of sleep, so he grabbed the blankets off his bed and wrapped them around his naked body.
The girls had dressed, eventually.
"Thanks for that," He said, rubbing the back of his messed up hair. He bit his kiss-swollen lips before one of the women kissed him goodbye. "It was, fun."
It was so much more than that...his inner beast growled.
Begrudgingly, they left and Jay slowly made the return journey back to his bed. His eyes struggling to stay open as the effects of alcohol and a lust filled night began pulling him to the depths of slumber. But this time he would be sleeping in his bed rather than the floor.
All he wanted was the warmth of a sumptuous bed, good quilt, soft pillows and a good night's sleep but his was body protesting at having to walk so far just to get to his resting place.
He caught a glimpse of himself as he walked past the large mirror. His milky white skin was peppered with red marks, adorned with tokens of affection. The affection that he had been craving.
Suddenly, a vibrating noise could be heard coming from near his night stand, he turned his head attempting to find the offending item. Jay didn't realise that Loki wasn't in his room but panicked when the device and the subsequent ringing tone increased.
Panic suddenly gripped him when he couldn't find the thing causing the noise.
"Shit. Wh-what is that?" He muttered, groping around blindly buck naked. "Where is it? Aha f-found it." Jay gasped, stretching his hand under the nightstand. The device had fallen behind the bed when he had thrown it in anger. Had it been in his own room back in Ninjago, it would have been covered in dust. But here, the room had not a speck, even under his bed or nightstand.
He looked at it, the case was sporting a fine crack. He didn't want to answer it though, only looking to silence it.
Jay didn't want to talk to them anymore. What else could they possibly want to tell him now? That he was the useless one. That they were better off without him?
"What?" He hissed quietly, answering the infernal thing. "What's so important, something else I should know?"
There was nothing but static coming from this device and Jay was close to crushing it in his hand for all the recent heartbreak he'd received from it.
It rang again and Jay ended the call immediately. He climbed on his bed still clutching it.
Laying on his front where he fell, the device buzzed to life. Jay ended the call, pressing the button with an added groan; his frustration mounting at his sheer lack of sleep.
"I-I can't do this all night," Jay mumbled into his blue bolster cushion. "I'm tired, j-just leave me alone. It's n-not like you care anymore."
He squeezed until it broke in half and finally, it fell silent. His eyes closed a few seconds later.
A couple of hours passed, and he was woken by an odd noise that sounded like a fading noisy greetings card. He fumbled around the large bed until his fingers found the remains of the device.
He sat up, rubbing his eyes. Previous anger was gone thanks to the rest so he started in earnest and reattached some of the wires into the correct ports before replacing the lid until a click could be heard.
It rang instantly, Jay tried again to activate it. His patience wearing thin, stamina rapidly waning until the device sprang to life. He didn't talk he just activated the screen function and listened. He had no energy or heart to talk to his brothers anymore let alone look at them.
"Jay?" Cole spoke, cautiously. "Jay is that you?" He could see Jay's form in front of him, although his eyes weren't looking at the screen.
"Please talk to me..."
Nothing. Silence. Jay kept his eyes on a fixed point.
"Look...I'm sorry I-I am really sorry. I didn't mean you to find out like this, I mean about Nya and m-me." Cole stuttered, struggling to find his words. The fact that Jay hadn't even acknowledged him made him worry.
Jay was normally talkative, he couldn't help it. Even when nervous or anxious. When Nya had dumped him all those many years ago, he had taken to starring in a TV show and he did what he did best. he talked and got paid for it.
But now, he was mute. And it almost broke Cole's heart to know that he was possibly the cause.
"Kai was out of line, h-he shouldn't have said what he said..." Cole faltered.
"Nya was upset as you would expect, that much was true but you didn't break her heart. "
He shook his head. Never taking his eyes of his lost brother. "She couldn't cope with losing you, she knew you had chosen this path of your own free will...it didn't stop it from hurting though."
"I'm sorry, please! Come on talk to me," He urged, looking down in defeat.
Jay looked to the screen and finally made eye contact. Cole felt like the back of his head was being burnt by the intense stare Jay was giving him. The hurt in Jay's eyes was clearly evident, it was too late now.
Jay hadn't regretted what he had just done. Cole was still with Nya. Rubbing his nose in, bragging.
"That all you want to say?" Jay muttered, looking away.
"I'm sorry...Jay please."
Jay closed his eyes, hovering his hand over the device and the button. His fingers sparking with enough energy to fry the little device so it would never work again. "Why are you even doing this? It's clear you guys are happy now, you've moved on I can accept that."
"We haven't moved on. We're not that heartless."
Jay ignored Cole's response. He hadn't backed it up with anything solid. "Why bother anymore? Maybe you should knock it on the head, you don't need to waste your time coming to Earth now."
That stung. It was almost word for word to what Kai had muttered.
"Jay? Come on." He said, biting back the sigh he so wanted to unleash. Instead, he tilted his head to the side. "I'm sorry you found out like that."
He sat up facing the screen. He could tell Jay was laying down on his bed in a predominantly golden room. That was the only view he could see, for the moment.
"I was this close Cole. This close to, losing everything." Jay mumbled after what seemed an awkwardly long pause. He looked away, unable to hold a gaze, didn't feel any connection with Cole anymore.
"I gave in to the darkness, I had no choice it just took hold of me. Some human emotions were lost, destroyed in a heartbeat. Loki said it's the final step, the ties that bind you to a mortal life are finally broken...until self-realisation takes its place."
"But, it's just another thing for me to deal with." Jay stood up, stretching his body and taking the device with him. He grabbed a large bathrobe and placed it on the marble floor directly in front of the door to provide a soundproof barrier as he knew how loud the device could be.
"I hope she's happy with you," Jay mumbled. Small talk, because he didn't want to hold a decent discussion. "You should get on with your lives y'know?"
The impromptu walking around gave Cole a further glimpse into Jay's room. The room was huge and golden, except for the furniture that was all silver except for his bed and other dark wood items, everything else in between was dark blue. He even had his own weapons rack with his sharpening stone sitting on top. Rows of working armour stood neatly against the furthest wall, the rest of the room was bare, no pictures were on the walls just pure gold and solid marble stone.
"But still, life here y'know..." Jay mumbled walking around butt naked. "He tests me all the time, doesn't really care just like you guys, but hey what's new right? Had a busy couple of days, still not really sure why we need to go back to earth I was only in Vanaheim a few days ago. Always so busy, no actual time to rest, just fight this fight that..." Jay mumbled mostly incoherently.
Cole just listened he had picked up on most of what Jay had said. It was something he had learned, he was able to pick out the important parts of what was said. And it sounded like Jay was being worked to death with no time off.
He was saddened to hear how much Jay had changed in the three weeks since they had spoken and the six since he had visited. Cole did notice new marks on Jay's upper body as the picture quality was exceptionally clear. He was worried that Jay was receiving rough treatment again.
"W-what happened to your body, you look bruised?"
Jay caught a glimpse in the mirror. "Why do you care?" He spat.
"Jay...please I'm trying to clear the air."
"Fine!" Jay rolled his eyes, blowing out a sigh.
"They're uh," He looked down the length of his body. Blushing. "Well, love bites, I think." He replied coyly, withholding the full details.
"Wow ok, wasn't expecting that." Cole gaped. "Sheesh, how many bites can one woman give?"
"There were two, women!" Jay said with a poker straight face.
The master of earth stared at the screen trying to work his brother out. Jay had certainly changed. He was never normally this confident and especially not with women. That was usually Cole's forte, he was the womaniser. Disappointingly, Jay wasn't divulging anything, he was answering Cole's questions but the answers were vague.
"Whoa two...Was it some kind of special event?" Cole asked, testing the waters to see how much Jay would talk.
"I was part of a royal celebration yesterday, kind of adopted into the family," Jay muttered. collapsing back onto the bed. "It was to make me feel more a part of this kingdom, being that I'll be here for the foreseeable." He sat back, pulling the sheets up over himself turning away from the screen again.
Cole frowned at Jay's back and narrowed his eyes.
"The celebration lasted two days. I'm so tired and he wants something in return, as always." Jay yawned. "But I've nothing more to give. He took my life, my hopes and my dreams."
His eyes suddenly tear filled stared back at the screen. "And you took my love, the both of y-you." Jay yawned, closing his eyes in defeat. He groaned into his blanket. "I'm so tired."
Cole had managed to get Jay to talk but he didn't seem like the old Jay anymore, he'd spent too much time with Loki...too much time with evil and the strain of this on an innocent but immortal soul was too much to bear as the master of earth sighed deeply...he for once was lost for words.
"I-I think Zane wants to talk." Cole said awkwardly as he got up, allowing Zane to take over. He had at least broken the tension, and attempted to clear the air.
Gods, it felt like his body was sinking into the mattress.
His eyes shot open when he heard Zane's voice, he turned his head rapidly seeing Zane's face appear on the screen.
"Jay, how are you?"
"H-hey, keep it down!" Jay hissed.
"I am sorry about what Kai said to you, we had no idea. Only found out three weeks ago and we have been trying to contact you ever since. We were worried that we had lost you."
"Well, you kinda have in a way."
"Kai was affected by your loss more than we anticipated," Zane stated, hoping that would alleviate some of Jay's anger. "He kept his emotions inside and in effect he had an episode of mental instability after seeing Cole with Nya. That, and he had not handled the death of Sensei Wu very well."
"Right." Jay's response was monotonous.
"Jay, you need to talk to us. You cannot keep this up, alone."
Jay wasn't so sure that talking would help at all. The last time he tried, Kai had ripped his heart out and stomped on it. "Someone could have forewarned me, I mean she was my girlfriend. But hey, it's okay, really it's fine; no harm done. See I'm fine...I am just fine." Jay stated.
He was anything but fine. Corruption was eating away at him. He'd become cold, uncaring and apathetic over the space of two days. Since Kai's outburst.
"I've had a busy few days filled with pointless brutality."
Zane refrained from saying anything. As long as Jay was talking, he was communicating and that was all that mattered.
"And, to top it all off he's made me a freaking Prince, so now I have that on top of protective duties."
Zane again, was reticent, nodding. The time ticking by quickly in Ninjago was mere minutes in Asgard.
"Honestly I swear to the God's, he must think I'm a machine. Sorry, I mean no offence, Zane." Jay chastised himself for momentarily forgetting that Zane was a machine and a damned good one at that.
"None taken..." Zane replied truthfully. "I did not find out until Kai told me. I-I do not know what to say but if it is any consolation; I do not think it is a permanent arrangement. It would seem that both Cole and Nya are exceeding their stress levels and I sense they are both suffering from anxiety and lack of sleep."
Jay shrugged.
"Not that this means much to you but I suspect this is just a chance of escape for both of them. Cole has recently disclosed that he has met someone new, I think I recall her name was Seliel but I am not entirely sure."
"That's great, but what; after Cole discards her, she'll undoubtedly come back for me. How can I trust her?"
" I cannot answer, I do not know the exact reason why this happened or what caused it other than shared grief. They both believed you had gone, had chosen this new life, embraced it?"
"Well, they were wrong," Jay growled. "I loved her, wanted to share my future with her, I proposed."
He wiped the tear. "And she couldn't even be bothered to give a simple yes-no answer? She left me hanging."
"I am sorry." Zane bit his lip. The emotion on Jay's face was gut-wrenching and he was so far away that even his words weren't soothing.
"Just like old times huh?" Jay mumbled, unashamedly wiping his face and the steady trail of tears that followed. "My best friend took her for himself. . .again because he knows there's nothing I could do about it."
"Jay, please."
"Can we change the s-subject?" Jay begged, looking away. Even looking at the stars outside had the tears come back. "I haven't slept properly for over two days. Can you forgive my erratic and moody outbursts?" He groaned, grasping his head.
"I think it has something to do with where you are," Zane pondered the realm Jay was residing on. It was ancient, older than Ninjago itself. Steeped in a rich history that depicted great and yet gruesome battles involving not just the Vanir and Æsir Gods but other races too.
"The realm you are on, is magical?"
"Yeah, so?" Jay was still grasping his head, fighting the tears. "What I wouldn't give for some anxiety meds. All they have here is mead, elixirs, the soul forge and the healing rooms."
"Then what you may be suffering could be a side effect. It might be your mind and body slowly adjusting to the pace of life. Your time there is slowed, exponentially, that must be a contributing factor?"
"Grin and bear it then?" He cringed, rubbing his temples. "I guess it's a double-edged sword then. We'll be back on earth in less than 24 hours?"
"Timescales are only slightly better there." Zane replied. "You, yourself can attest to that?"
"Yeah. It was nine days I was alone for. Somehow that equated to what nine weeks in Ninjago?"
"Sorry Jay," Zane replied trying to keep Jay's spirits up, he changed the subject quickly.
"Well congratulations on becoming royalty, should I call you by your newly appointed title now?" Zane added with raised eyebrows.
"Thanks and please don't use formality, just call me Jay," he added, cheeks visibly blushing. "And just to add, because you're the brains behind the brawn. In one day we leave this rock for earth, but, Loki will have some sort of plan that he'll expect me to be involved with, so don't expect contact straight away. Also, I'll keep this with me and send you a message when I get there?"
"Thank you Jay." Zane nodded, appreciatively. "Not just for this but for thinking about us. I should have said earlier but your selfless act saved not just me but all of us as a team. And, we owe you a debt of gratitude. Therefore, I speak for our team, when I say thank you."
He bit his lip and a tear fell. "You don't need to do that." His voice was cracked with emotion. "I like to think that if the tide was turned, you would have done the same."
"Jay, we will make contact with you in seven days but for you, it will feel like twenty-four hours. Do not forget."
"How could I?" Jay laughed, it was partially devoid of humour. "Don't stress, I won't forget. Anyway Zane, until tomorrow, you and Lloyd take care." He didn't care to utter the same for the others.
"Same to you. And Jay?"
He yawned, "mmh, yeah?"
"Get some sleep, you look exhausted," Zane suggested, it was his own attempt at humour.
Jay shook his head, hiding the grin in his pillow. Quickly he raised his thumb and allowed for Zane to disconnect the call from his end.
"Until tomorrow," he mumbled, falling asleep within seconds.
He heard knuckles being rapped against the door. The insistence of his unknown guest woke him up. "The King requires your presence to accompany him to breakfast."
"What? Why does he need me?" Jay groaned.
"It is an order."
"Oh, r-right, th-thanks," Jay yawned. "I'll be out in a bit."
Why wasn't Loki capable of taking himself for breakfast? It was becoming irksome, having to get up just to walk him down the hallways. He could certainly think of better things to do.
Getting out of bed at the second round of knocks, Jay stood in front of his mirror, he looked so rough. The love bites or tokens of affection were fading, but set against his skin, made him look all the worse.
It was to be expected really, partying hard with a couple of hours sleep at most was bound to have had an effect.
Groaning, Jay washed and relieved himself. He felt marginally better at least. Enough to face the world and whatever Loki would throw at him.
Opening the door once dressed and ready, he marched across to the room opposite to wait. And, as usual, Loki seemed to take his sweet time in opening his door, infuriating.
Jay wondered if he was even dressed, he could have had an extra thirty minutes in bed.
Eventually, the raven-haired god quickly disguised and strolled out a good ten minutes later.
Jay instantly realised something was wrong.
Loki's expression wore a picture of sadness, but he was angry. His grasp of Gungnir was a testament to how wrathful he was because his knuckles were white.
"Something the matter?" Jay asked, timidly. He didn't really care to hear it but knew he would be the one who would get the wrath if he stepped out of line.
"Nothing that I can't sort for myself Jay." He stated, coldly.
"I would kindly ask that you keep your focus on Midgard, not on me." He hissed as he spoke.
"Sorry I asked." Jay mumbled. "You looked, pensive?"
Loki ignored him. There was something on his mind. And, being that the celebration had ended, there seemed no better time than the present. "As I recall, the crown I gave you yesterday requires a payment from yourself."
Oh gods...Maybe I should have just stayed mute for the entire day.
"You remember this?"
"Uh, y-yes.?" Jay stilled. "Wh-what sort of payment? I-I mean you don't exactly pay me for...?" He stopped talking when Loki's dangerous green eyes stared back at him, testing, urging him to say something he'd regret.
Jay backed down, looking away.
Wow, someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed... I thought I was grumpy.
"I have the ability to shapeshift myself and others into different creatures as I wish."
"Okay, that's kinda cool." Jay agreed, not really paying attention, more humouring him.
"Other genders too," Loki said, smirking. "I turned my oaf of a brother into a rather beautiful woman a long time ago, he was ravishing. Almost married a giant too, hilarious."
It was really, Loki had so much fun replacing Thor's mighty cock with a hairy cleft. Especially when the lumbering fool realised he was still female a good few days later.
"Wh-what, really?" Jay almost spat his drink out. "Then what happened?"
"I turned him back, at his behest of course."
"Oh, r-right. So, that's good then?"
Loki smiled, it was crooked and suddenly his stance was verging on lecherous. "I have a request of you too."
"Uhm, what is it?" Jay squeaked, squirming under the intense scrutiny.
"I wish for you to come to Midgard with me tomorrow," He paused.
"I am though," Jay replied taking a bite of a pastry. "We talked about it a few days ago?"
"I was not finished," Loki uttered, taking the snack gently from Jay's hands. "I wish for you to come as my female companion."
Jay's eyes widened. Did this mean he'd have to cross-dress or something? Sure, he could pull that off, he'd done it before. "For how long exactly?" He didn't see any issue with cross-dressing, as long as his brothers didn't see it. "I'll do it but why not take Sigyn?"
Loki smirked at the naive enthusiasm, Jay hadn't been listening.
"She is none of your concern." He uttered. "Timescale depends, one day should suffice unless I have need of you."
"Why would you have need of me, is it a costume party or something, I can dress up?"
He snorted at Jay's naivety. "I mean to make you female; not dress you as one. Your gender will be altered?"
"Uh, excuse me?" Jay stiffened. "I'm not, WHAT?" He felt himself blushing. "Female?"
"Not yet, no,"
Now that would be something he wouldn't be able to explain to his brothers. And his heart started hammering when he thought of the consequences and ultimately, Loki's request.
He didn't like it one bit. Not that he thought the female species as weaker. But still, would he become more vulnerable in female form? No, he couldn't accept this request. Loki would have to coerce Sigyn instead because this request; was a flat out NO.
"I can't. I-I refuse. Surely as a female, I wouldn't be strong enough to protect you? Wouldn't I be more vulnerable?"
Loki shook his head. "You seem to speak so lowly of the female form?"
"I-I no, that's not what I mean to say." Jay stammered, nervously. He made to rise from his chair, to clear his head and get some air. "I meant that I can't accept. It's ridiculous, it'd never work."
"Are you refusing?" Loki's eyebrow quirked. "You refuse your King?"
Jay's expression dropped when the nearby Einherjar tutted. "I'm uh...yes."
"Well, then," Loki said, making to stand. "This is a new low, and it will not be tolerated." He stood, domineering and glowering at Jay.
From all angles, especially Jay's. This did not look good.
"Everybody leave NOW!" Loki shouted. His voice, that of Odin's and it echoed mercilessly around the feast hall. People had quickly dispersed, leaving only the two royals to square off.
Jay was instantly aware that Loki was watching him. Instinctively, he backed away, ending up against the wall. He had been aiming for the doors but there were so many support pillars in the way.
To approach, Loki used a form of arcane magic to part the way, sending tables and stools tumbling to either side. Still, he continued walking. His astral projections appeared all around him, eventually circling Jay, holding him against the wall.
"Please Loki, d-don't do this,"
His eyes narrowed at the tone and further use of his name. The malevolence in them was obscene.
It occurred to Jay that Loki still hadn't fully explained the reason why he wanted him as a female for this trip. Now, it looked like he would never find out because the God was going to do it for the sheer Hel of it.
"You are extremely foolish to call me by that name in this place." he seethed. The spittle from his harsh words landing on Jay, though he continued to squirm.
Amazingly, he fought back. The astral projections were not affected at all by the lightning strikes, but Loki was getting angry still the same.
"I cannot believe you would dare use your elements against me." He spat, struggling against the wriggling Prince. "I was the one who strengthened them, you petulant imp. But, no matter, you have no choice in this request."
He yanked Jay, shoving him against the wall, wind knocked from his lungs in the ensuing struggle. "And just to think, I was going to make it easy for you and give you control of your female body, to do as you wish. Now, I rather think I would like you to feel the full extent of being a female human. Excessive pheromones and all, though I may spare you the menstruation, that can be messy and overly hormonal."
Jay stilled. His mouth dry. Tongue rolled up tight. "You, you can't?"
"Oh, I can."
Damned sceptre.
It appeared in his hand and he whacked Jay in the stomach. So easily he fell because he hadn't expected the blow, it came as a complete unwelcome surprise.
"You will be my female companion and you will make it look realistic." Loki snarled, nearing the Prince. "You never know, you might enjoy this experience, for all it may hold."
Loki conjured a grimoire to read verse from before the green mist appeared to make the change. He began chanting an almost archaic language that Jay couldn't understand. And before he had a chance to listen further, the mist was entering his body.
This time, unlike the time he was altered into the man he was. It didn't hurt, it was the exact opposite.
"Embrace it, let it take hold of you, feel it, accept it."
Jay's head flew back, and his back arched up against the wall. Breath coming in harsh ragged pants, his feminine hands came to grasp at his changing body. Writhing on the floor, moaning softly.
From Loki's perspective, Jay looked spectacular. He seemed to favour this version, so much better on the eyes.
Her hair seemed more vibrant, her body was truly exquisite. Long auburn hair, cascading over her face as she lost consciousness.
The clothes though. If anything she was cross-dressing now.
Scooping her up, easily, and disguised as Odin, he carried her out of the feast hall. Constantly whispering words to strengthen the spell. "After a few hours, you will think and act like a woman. Your body may attract the sexes but despite what you think about this form, you will be just as strong."
He passed the palace guards, before placing the female on his bed. "Remember, Jay-son, you are still immortally strengthened, powerful and still mine."
When Jay woke up, he realised he wasn't in Asgard. He was in Loki's room, judging by the books and colour scheme. The windows here, nothing like the ones in Odin's palace. This was Loki's private estate.
His body felt sore all over but more noticeably, it stung around his groin. A very distinct pain that was reminiscent of a keen sting. As if he'd somehow acquired a skin tear near his balls.
Jay shrugged it off because the past few days had been literal Hel what with taking over an area of civil unrest in Vanaheim and the celebration. It was probably just his body crying out for rest, maybe the Twins had worked him too hard?
But there was something else. He couldn't quite place why he felt different. He looked around, noticing it was dark outside. And figured that he had missed the journey to earth. he hoped they hadn't been here for too long because he'd promised Zane he would contact them.
Gently, he got off the bed and stretched. Making his way to the bathroom, he stifled a yawn.
Subconsciously, he'd began removing his nightclothes. Jay didn't notice he was wearing Loki's tunic, hadn't even registered the colour green. Nor the blood between his legs.
And again, upon getting into the shower room. He ached when he stood there and turned the faucet on. Was it something he'd eaten?
He stood there, in his birthday suit, heavy drops of water hitting his skin. Not understanding why he felt so ill. "Mm hair feels longer" he mumbled, coughing to correct his higher pitched voice.
At first he thought maybe the starts of a cold? Subconsciously, tousling the ends of his aurbun hair, he let it to trail down his front to see just how long it was.
Only then did he notice the bulging protrusions. And he panicked.
"WHAT THE FUCK?" Jay slammed himself backwards into the shower, hitting the tiled wall hard. He was evidently trying his damndest to get away from his own breasts and that scary triangle of hair that should have been surrounding his cock.
Breathing was suddenly erratic, he stared at himself horrified at what he could see. Or rather couldn't see anymore.
He even felt for his manhood and testicles, panicking when he couldn't feel anything but folds of skin in their place.
"LOKI?" He screamed. "WHAT THE FUCK HAVE YOU DONE TO ME?"
Swearing be damned, this was insanity.
"I-I'm a w-woman..." he admitted, letting the words sink in. The water soothed him a little. Enough for him to attempt to stand again. "A WOMAN, are you kidding?"
Legs shaking, heart hammering wildly. "What in the Hel were you thinking?" He shouted, smashing his fists against the walI.
If he had been a man, at that moment he would have enjoyed the show. There was a full-length mirror, how so typical of Loki and his promiscuous ways.
Jay stared at the body he had in place of his own. Slender hips, moderately sized breasts. A good handful Jay mused, holding them himself to check for firmness. The nipples hardening almost immediately when his fingers brushed over them.
"Damn."
A perfectly rounded peachy bottom and he was too embarrassed to look at the female parts. He didn't want to stand there and spread his legs to find out what that looked like.
"SHIT!"
The possible implications of being a female on earth, especially in front of Cole, Kai and Lloyd. Those guys were horndogs at the best of times. Jay had seen them, all three of them attempting to seduce women in Ninjago city nightclubs, and they were good at it.
Right on cue, Loki entered the room. He could see that Jay was showering. He observed her.
This female form was an astonishing transformation. And, troublingly, he was having difficulty shaking the lewd thoughts from his head.
Evidently amazed at his own abilities, Loki took in the sight of her, not realising the full strength of infatuation he had cast. "I think we may need to reconsider your name, at least whilst you are in female form."
Jay flinched when Loki's cold fingers grasped his naked back. "P-personal space still stands, r-right?" He squeaked, nervously, keeping his back to the God. "My-My Lord."
"It's ok Jay, you don't need to call me that." He soothed, plying her with soap. "You are, after all my fiance in this realm." He smirked, carding his ice cold hand down Jay's damp back, stopping at her buttocks. "I still may have need of you tonight my dear. For now, reacquaint yourself with some clothes," he said, walking away.
"One other thing..." Pausing before he left completely. "I apologise. I may have hurt you last night."
"You touch me again and I'll break every damn bone in your hand...". Jay hissed under his breath. Already his skin felt dirty, the blood was a testament to that.
Blushing madly at the embarrassment of being a woman and then having Loki hitting on him was horrendous enough. He still had to get dressed and greet the world like this.
Jay shook his head, drying off while searching for a clean outfit. He thought that perhaps he could wear his regular robes but they had looked hideous. They didn't fit, too baggy in places and bits were sticking out.
"N-nothing fits," He mumbled at the closed door.
"Try the armoire, Loki suggested.
Jay searched for it, this wasn't his room, Loki's was large in contrast. He opened it hesitantly, gasping in surprise when he saw the clothes within. Since when did Loki have these in his wardrobe?
"Pretty." He said under his breath. Grasping a short bodycon style.
"Wh-what's happening to me?" Jay staggered backwards, in shock. His mind was changing, thinking more like a female than a male. It didn't help that Loki was chuckling outside the room. "You evil conniving bastard. You'll regret this," He hissed under his breath. "Fucking fine mess."
Grabbing the dress, Jay slipped into it and scowled at his reflection. Before long he had started admiring himself. He didn't look that bad. The clothing choice seemed okay, though he felt he was more eye candy than warrior.
He still felt like the outfit was missing something. Other than stockings and some racy knickers he could peel off with his teeth.
Shit, he was going commando. Loki had no female underwear.
"Shoes..." he mumbled, spotting some nude coloured high heels. "I'll need shoes?"
"The armoire." Loki repeated.
"Four inch heels, are you kidding me?" Jay growled. Pulling the dress down to cover his pert ass, providing more modesty. "Why don't you wear these?"
Before leaving, Jay fumbled around in his regular robes and retrieved the device. He placed it securely between his firm breasts as that was the only place he could think of hiding it. The dress was too tight to place it anywhere else.
"I'm so going to regret this," he hissed, attempting to stand and then walk.
It was unsteady at first. Jay looked like a drunk but he made it to the door and Loki supported him from there on out.
"You look ravishing. Please, will you join me for dinner, darling?" He added, smirking at his own skills. It was more a request than a question. Jay knew he wasn't eating at Loki's palace. They had transport waiting for them to take them to the nearest aerodrome.
And it was during this journey that Loki pushed past the boundaries. His hand settled on Jay's thigh.
"If you touch me, I'll snap your fingers off." Jay whispered. Seeing Loki's gaze lingering on his female legs.
Loki leaned in, so close that only Jay could hear. "You need to make it look real, darling." His hand strayed under the dress and Jay grit his teeth. "Kiss me." He ordered.
The kiss was carnal and dark. Minty and ice cold, strangely addictive . Pleasant, but disturbing when he felt something else. "Stop touching me up, asshole." Jay growled. Stiffening at the unwelcome fondling.
"You shaved the hair?" He whispered. Thumb circling, fingers pushing inside.
Jay's face flushed red. "I-I did, there weren't any knickers." His fingers clenched the seat. "I thought it would be better like this."
It was evident that Loki was putting on this show for HYDRA. The company had put on the transport.
"Relax, I shan't hurt you." He whispered, "at least make this look believable. Currently, you seem to be a little frigid."
"Get your fucking fingers out." Jay hissed through clenched teeth. Moaning softly, as he felt them sliding smoothly, slick and wet. "Pl-please."
"If you insist. Stay close tonight, dear." Loki warned. Complying with Jay's request.
Luckily, the venue was far from their current location. A good thing really because it meant that whomever the disguised Loki was talking to wouldn't be privvy to where Loki was staying whilst here.
It was so far away that once the cars had arrived at the small aerodrome, a helicopter was there to take them the rest of the journey.
Dinner was held by an international conglomerate known simply as HYDRA. Surreptitiously, they wanted to join forces with the man that had accompanied Jay this night.
Jay was sure that they suspected it was Loki, after all, why were they paying him such respect? He kept up the premise though, never let his disguise drop. Loki couldn't afford to be captured here, neither would make it out alive. So, he remained in disguise, a spokesperson for Loki. Someone who would pass on messages.
The whole evening was exceptionally boring, and Loki was deep in conversation with some important looking people.
And at no better time, his comms device started vibrating, this in itself wasn't bad, but it made his breasts wobble. Getting up, Jay stalked into the garden.
"What?" he hissed into the device. "Who is it?"
"Is that?...Can I speak to Jay, if he's there?"
"Speaking, I mean...yeah this is me...uh...him." Flustered, he ran a hand through his much longer hair. "Lloyd it's me!" Jay stammered, blushing.
"Uh Jay, why uh? Why are you a woman?" Lloyd giggled.
"It was Loki...again with the deception...he gave me no choice...it's only temporary Lloyd, don't get your hopes up."
"Well, uh, I'm letting you know that we're staying at a motel. Uhm hang on."
Lloyd paused for a few seconds before clambering over the bed. "Uhm Motel Five, literally no more than four blocks from your current location."
"H-how do you know that?" Jay inquired.
"Zane amended our devices so we can track each other, ya know since we lost you; he thought it would be a useful addition."
"Hmm, I hate that I'm the reason that he's invented these things."
"Uhm Jay,...C-Cole will be en route to Loki's palace tomorrow morning, you need to meet them there asap and..."
"What about Kai and Zane?"
"Reconnaissance," Lloyd joked, "they've gone to source some food. Are you going to be there tomorrow?"
"Sure thing,"
"Can we meet, tonight?" He asked, eyes trailing down Jay's chest.
" I'm trussed up in four inch heels here, I can't exactly run, plus, this place is crawling with agents."
"Jay, I uh..."
"Lloyd stop looking at me like that. It's not healthy..."
"Mmh...beautiful."
"LLOYD, snap out of it."
"One night stands?"
"What? You're really starting to freak me out a little here." He wouldn't stop looking at Jay with lecherous green eyes.
"Can I get your number, maybe we can go somewhere, we're only here for a few weeks."
Suddenly he found himself talking to Lloyd provocatively as if a spell had been cast. It was an out of body experience, was this is what Loki meant?
He had foolishly arranged to meet Lloyd nearby to go over the plans. The journey there was quick. Sneaky
Lloyd poked his head around the corner of his motel room door and motioned Jay to enter...Before they even had a chance to go over any plans, Lloyd attempted and succeeded in making out with her.
Jay cut the meeting short. Blushing furiously.
That was the most mortifying thing he'd ever done. His mind hated every minute, it was cringeworthy. He'd even cringed when he passionately kissed Lloyd goodbye. Green bean was still mesmerised, instantly getting up to grab at her.
"Please stay here..." Lloyd pleaded, grasping at Jay's wrist, unwilling to release her.
"No, I really have to go." He pulled his wrist away. "I-I'll see you tomorrow I promise."
How was he supposed to explain this to Lloyd? he'd never speak to Jay again.
Jay quickly made his way back across town with his shoes in his hands. Luckily getting there just in time to see Loki walking away from the main table.
He was drunk and approached quickly, sweeping Jay into a low embrace, kissing her deeply in front of a majority of single ladies.
Jay knew why he had done it, this had to look real. This was so wrong on so many levels.
Although it pained Jay to admit it; he did enjoy it. Somehow seeing their faces made it all the more enjoyable, Loki knew it too.
But a part of it still felt wrong, he was taking advantage, knowing the female body wouldn't complain.
"Come, this dinner has given me a ravenous appetite and food will not slake it."
Oh god not again.
This is beyond humiliating. He knows it's me and he's enjoying this. Taking advantage while I'm unable to protest...
"You never know Jay maybe you'll enjoy it." Was all he said as he removed his clothes standing tall, naked and proud.
If Jay didn't have size issues before seeing Loki then he would have had now,
Are all God's like this? Now don't get me wrong he's not like the Hulk at least I don't think he is, shit what am I saying? I never saw that, I was too busy fighting.
Loki was uhm, well, he was oh god...
The God was very experienced he knew what he was doing.
The female body of his was pushed to its limits numerous times as Loki took hold and ravished her into the night.
He slept so well because of it, that it was midday when Jay woke. But it wasn't the brightness or bird song that woke him. It was hunger. He couldn't remember eating all that much yesterday, didn't even get a dinner.
The clock read 3pm.
Climbing carefully out of bed and in to a short golden dress, Jay stalked around the palace in bare feet, finding it oddly quiet.
It would appear that Loki had just upped and gone, leaving with no note.
And worse, Jay didn't need a mirror to see he was still trapped in this form.
"Gahh...come on really."
This was good though. Jay could possibly escape if Loki wasn't here but then he would still be trapped in this form and of course there was the enchantment that he'd cast.
Wallowing in self pity, Jay sat in the hallway. Trying to understand what was happening.
Why would he do this...maybe he had some sort of meeting.
Something to do, need to make myself feel useful. The tesseract!
He remembered Loki mentioning it being in the vault. No problem there as Jay could easily get inside using his versatile element.
In fact, he was still forming a plan when he heard a rustling and further muffled sound outside. Listening carefully, Jay recognised the voice, it sounded like Cole, and he quickly found his way to the nearest access window where he saw the master of earth trying to scale the building.
"Cole, is that you." He squeaked in a tone much higher than his normal voice.
"Why, who wants to know?" Came an earthy growl.
Obviously he didn't recognise the voice. "It's me Jay, uhm, I'm over here." He said, cringing waiting for Cole's expression to change.
"Jay?" He questioned. "Oh my god it's really you...whoa!" Double take, he stepped back to take a better look. "Uh, is it really you?" He stood back from the other side of the window unsure of what he was seeing, he smirked.
"Yes Cole. This fantastical shitheap is an enchantment, and hopefully not permanent."
"Are ya gonna let me in." Cole said, looking at The female Jay incredulously.
"Are you gonna promise to keep your hands to yourself?" Jay replied.
"Uh, your my brother. Just in a woman's body. Has, what type of guy do you think I am?" Jay looked at him unsure of what to think . Cole had, after all, stolen Nya in his absence.
"It's an enchantment? Undesirable side effects?"
No response just a smug grin.
"Fine, the vault's in here. Just need to access it." Jay said, opening the window to let his brother enter.
Proximity alert. Back away from the testosterone ridden man...
As soon as he got close, Jay's mind went blank and the spell took over.
Ways to seduce Cole. 101, wear a short dress and flash some leg. Tell him you're going commando, blow him a kiss and show him your breasts. Great just great.
As Cole approached, his demeanor changed, his task of retrieving the cube was now gone and his new task was the woman who stood in his way...Jay gulped.
Cole grabbed her forcefully, pushing her against the vault.
"So rough and firm. Hard planes and contoured muscles... " she moaned at his touch.
"So fucking hot." He replied lifting the dress to sneak a peek.
"Haa, st-stop. Cole, it's me, J-Jay,"
"No talking," He mumbled, pulling the female against himself. "Where's your bedroom?"
His voice husky with need. He'd already removed his trousers. Arousal bobbing up and down, shiny and ready for action.
Jay gulped at the sight of how turned on Cole seemed to be. He could have run, should have but he was glued to the spot.
Cole was ferocious. His skills were pretty unmatched. Even as a man, Jay wouldn't have been able to keep up with Cole's ravenous sexual appetite.
Jay had foolishly thought that Nya was all Cole had needed but evidently, judging by this overly energetic rough sex. He seriously doubted it now.
It was certainly intense, Cole bit down hard when he came. Jay was sprawled underneath him. "I-I d-don't know what got in to m-me." Cole stammered, quickly dressing himself. "Did I h-hurt you?"
"No." Jay shook his head, sweaty curls fell over her naked body. Suddenly self conscious, she pulled the green bedspread over the blood stains and redressed.
"Why did you come here Cole?"
He was kissing her again. No direct response. Jay had no time for this. "What was your objective?"
"You,"
"No, idiot. You came here for something else. Think with your head, not your dick,"
"The cube," He finally mouthed, breaking the repetitive kisses. "I came to get the cube."
Quickly, they moved back to the vault room and Jay managed to override the security systems allowing Cole access to the tesseract.
He'd put it straight into a sealed container and left it outside the opened window he had come through. The close proximity was affecting his thinking.
"Cole, you need to snap out of this," Jay urged, exasperated at having to repeat himself.
"We...don't...have...time...for...this."
His hands were so strong, relentlessly grasping. "St-stop, you're hurting me." Jay winced, pulling from his grasp.
Cole lunged forward and forced his hands onto Jay's body, attempting to kiss her again. This time, he was too rough, the dress ripped as he fought to free her of the clothes. He wanted her body, craved it. And damn it, he would take it. Again and again.
"I'll punch you, if you don't stop."
"I want you." He growled. Sliding fingers inside.
"Aww sweet but haa, C-Cole, st-stop, please." Jay let out a strangled gasp.
The enchantment was taking its toll on Cole's mind and body, Jay had given fair warning. Quickly and to avoid being raped, Jay unleashed a powerful punch to Cole's stomach.
He went down, grunting in pain. Having not seen it coming.
"Look, I'm sorry, I-I didn't wanna hurt you." Jay rubbed his knuckles, surprisingly they didn't hurt. "You need to think rationally...C-Cole?"
He got up to his feet and ran at Jay.
Sensing danger, Jay bolted for the hallway. He quickly tried to make his escape but Cole surprisingly, was too fast.
A hand grabbed hold of Jay's arm and he was swung around to face his captor.
Since when were Cole's eyes so full of rage?
Instinct kicked in and Jay swiftly punched him in the face, a sucker punch that made contact with the jaw.
He didn't go down as Jay had expected, Cole merely closed his eyes for a split second. If anything, it had angered him further.
Again, Jay tried to run but as he turned to run he grabbed her hair and yanked it until Jay fell on the floor.
Damned long hair.
Typically, Jay's dark element was trying to protect him but he fought the urge to use it in his defence.
If he used it against Cole, he'd be dead in an instant.
But, not using his element was a bad move because Cole pinned him down, straddling the waist of Jay's female body.
He was expecting to be groped, instead, Cole unleashed Hel, and viciously hit Jay with a right hook to his jaw.
It smarted instantly. Made his ears ring.
"Motherfucker, Cole. What the hell?" He shrieked in pain, retaliating with a burst of lightning. He'd zapped him with a small scale stun.
Cole quickly got up. Taking on an attack position ready to fight. Jay stood wearily feeling like his jaw was broken.
"Cole, please don't do this." Jay pleaded, looking at his brother. The one being drained of his essence the longer he remained here. "Look, see what you've come to collect? It's right there, you got what you needed." Jay got into a defensive stance. "You got the cube, you got it now, j-just leave."
"If I can't have you...no-one can..." He replied, running at Jay.
The dark element again tried to protect him but Jay refused to let it because it was pure darkness and the more he used it, the darker he became.
Cole was furious, he beat Jay's female body with a volley of punches and kicks until Jay couldn't stand. At which point he turned his back, leaving with the case.
It could have been much worse, the infatuation could have resulted in rape.
Jay didn't remember much after that, he fell asleep on the floor of the vault waking up in almost complete darkness a few hours later.
Wincing as he stood to his full height. Jay cursed under his breath, holding his ribs. He needed food, needed something sweet to comfort binge on.
"Thanks Cole, that was real classy." He grumbled, grabbing his ribs.
On the way to the kitchen, Jay stalked to Loki's room and noticed the messy sheets.
Loki would be beyond furious if he knew what had transpired, let alone that the ninja had been here so he quickly tidied the bed, removing all evidence of Cole from it.
"How am I supposed to explain these injuries to Loki, or Cole and Lloyd?"
"Where is Loki?" He looked at the nearest clock, hours had passed since he'd been absent. It was now so dark outside you could see a sky full of distant stars.
Now that Loki's room was tidied, Jay got up at the sound of his gut churning. He needed to eat.
It just happened to be one of those days where there'd been no staff at all. So, he entered the kitchen and grabbed handfuls of earth food, crisps and snacks, chocolates and soda. He was going to enjoy this, maybe it would take his mind of his brothers strange behaviour and the undeniable fact that he was a man in a woman's body.
This midnight feast would have been great until he heard the main door slam.
"Hello." He shouted. Damned female voice making him sound meek. "Wh-who's there?"
"It's me my dearest." Loki reappeared next to his female companion, instantly frowning at the extensive injuries. "And you have some explaining to do." He said, looking at the bruised, bloodied face.
For some strange reason, unbeknownst to Jay; Loki was wearing his functional armour and carried his mind altering sceptre.
"I'm not explaining anything to you." Jay spat, Loki could sense the disgust. "I told you this was a bad idea."
"Jay, I could just utter a cantrip that will get you to reveal your secrets."
"Turn me back." He demanded. "This isn't fair, it's immoral,"
"At your request, of course. Besides, the deal is done, We do not need keep up the premise."
With a quick flick of his fingers Jay was back to his normal male physique.
Humiliatingly, he span quickly into his robes, registering the fact he was wearing a dress...
The humiliation, will it ever end?
"Perhaps you could enlighten me to a few truths."
"I'm not gonna tell you anything, this was out of line." He seethed, fighting back the anger. "You took advantage. How dare you?"
"Don't take that tone with me. I rather think you forget who you are talking to."
"Fuck off," He spat, squaring off, "This is all your fault." He uttered, pointing at his bruises and split lip.
"I could rip out your still beating heart and watch you die only to bring you back again and do it all over." Loki hissed.
"You would do well to remember where your allegiance lies."
"Allegiances, fuck y..."
He slapped Jay across the face. Sick and tired of the constant use of earth bound expletives.
Such tempered rage lay underneath. Jay's heart was hammering against his chest. His head had flown to the side with the force of the hit.
"You should already know this, but evidently I need to remind you. My title is King, remember?" He said, not before hitting the Prince with his sceptre.
"Remember your place."
Jay didn't go down, he stood his ground and scowled before storming away back to his room.
Infuriated didn't come close to how Jay was feeling. He was livid, he wanted to tear a strip from Cole and lay into Loki.