Only In Dreams - Weezer

Only in dreams
We see what it means.
Reach out our hands.
Hold onto hers.
But when we wake
It's all been erased.
And so it seems
Only in dreams.

The dream began in the golden vault of Asgard. Loki was young again, the same age he was when he and Thor stood before Mjolnir, listening to Odin tell them they were both born to be King. It was the time when he still believed everything his father had ever told him. Life was simpler then. He felt loved and safe. His brother was his best friend in the world. It was no surprise that his mind returned to this time. He was in the Asgardian vault, but this time without his father and brother. It was darker than he remembered and the feeling of being alone was overwhelming. It was a surprise to feel how small his body was. His slight build, his delicate hands..they were the hands of magician, not a warrior.

"My son." His mother's voice gently called.

"Mother!" he turned toward the sound, looking in the dark shadows for her.

"I am here, Loki." She said walking forward. The dim light from the candles reflected the brass of her hair causing a halo effect. Her delicate ivory dress was trimmed with the finest pearls Asgard had to offer.

"No, no" child Loki cried covering his face with his hands "It's not real."

"I am real, Loki." She said pulling him gently into her arms. "I have missed you with all my heart, my son."

The warmth and affection he'd always coveted from Odin was felt strongly in the arms of Frigga. Why had he never appreciated it before? Tears began to stream down his face.

"No, you aren't my mother." Sobs racking his small body. "I know the truth. I am not…worthy."

"Loki, son of Odin." She said sternly "Look at me."

He couldn't do it. He'd done so many bad things. So much damage. He would never be able to fix it. He was so embarrassed.

"Loki." She said taking his face in her hands and looking directly into his tear filled green eyes. "You are MY son. You are Thor's brother. That is the only truth that exists. Nothing will ever change that."

"I'm not good." He said softly. "I am a Jotun…I am the enemy, I am…a… monster."

"My son, it's true that you have Jotun blood running through your veins. And I am a simple woman and do not have knowledge of these people. But you are more than your blood. I have given you everything I have ever given Thor…love, affection, discipline. I know from seeing you these many years, that there is good in you."

"Father never loved me. Thor is his favourite. He always has been."

"Loki, Odin is not a man who shows his love easily. I cannot apologize for his behavior but I can tell you that he does love you. And your brother…your brother has been inconsolable since we thought you dead. "

"I'm sorry mother..I'm so so sorry." Loki said holding on tight to his mother. "I want to come home. Please take me home."

Frigga held him tightly. "Soon, my son. Soon."


Amora, the Enchantress of Asgard, walked into the throne room of the Chitauri king. She was nervous but determined. She wanted nothing better than to be more powerful than Freyja and become the chief sorceress of Asgard. With the help of the Other and Thanos, she felt could become all powerful.

She felt confidence was the key to gaining what she needed from Thanos and the Other. She walked with her head held high as she was escorted to the throne by two Chitauri soldiers.

"What brings you here woman?" Thanos' voice boomed. "Why do you request an audience?"

"My Lord," her voice wavered a bit as she inclined her head in deference. "I bring news that might help you all in your plans to conquer Titan and the Earth."

"Really? " the Other laughed. "What can you possibly have to tell us that we are not already aware of?"

"I am skilled in magic and have talent to see the future," she proclaimed proudly. "I can be a great deal of assistance."

"How?" Thanos asked.

"I can give you news about an powerful energy source..one that can help you rule any world you choose."

"And what would you expect in exchange for this information?" The Other asked.

"The information I am about to give you will tear the Royal family of Asgard apart. I want to use the rift to overthrow Freyja." She said honestly.

"Freyja is great sorceress and Goddess. What makes you think you will be successful?" Thanos asked.

Amora smiled. "I always get what I want."

"Why should we trust you, woman?" the Other asked "You, who are willing to betray your own realm."

"Kill her." Thanos ordered and the Chitauri guards closed in.

"I know how you can obtain the Tesseract," she replied simply raising her hand to stop them before they could reach her.

"The Tesseract is on Earth." Thanos said frustrated.

"What if I said I know how you can obtain it? I know of someone we can reach through the dream portal..someone who can help with a little magical persuasion, of course," she said smiling.

"Who?" the Other demanded.

"Prince Loki of Asgard."