Chapter 11
Waiting For You
PERIDOT'S POV.
We rushed off the quinjet and back into the tower. I clutched Emerald's gem tightly in my hands.
Lapis and I burts into the living room, where the others were, including Jane. They whipped to face us and took notice very quickly that Emerald wasn't there.
"Where is Emerald?" Thor asked in concern.
I looked to Lapis, who nodded.
I opened my hands and showed them her gem.
"Is she...?" Jane asked, and I could see the slight hopefulness in her eyes.
That bitch...
"No, she's not." I stated and glared at her for a moment.
"Is there a basket of something we can set this in?" Lapis asked.
"On it." Tony stated and went to the bar, there he took a basket that had been holding an assortment of wines and alcohols, and took them out, then gave it to Lapis.
"Thank you." she stated.
With a snap of his fingers, Loki conjured up a blanket. I bundled it around Emerald's gem and set it in the basket. After I set it on the counter.
"What happened?" Steve asked.
"We were able to find the source of the polluted area, and not only that, but Asvid. He tried to persuade Emerald to come to him, but she refused. Then he made dark doppelgangers of all of you and set them on us." I started.
"Right, Emerald fought Thor's clone, while Peridot and I fought the others. We won, but Emerald was still fighting Thor's clone. After taking several blows, Emerald defeated it, but she was weak. Even still, she destroyed the ice shard containing the dark magic and sent it away. After that she fell to the ground and her physical form gave out. After, we rushed back as soon as we could and after, well, you know the rest." Laps finished.
"Loki and I should have come with you. If we had then Emerald may not have had to give out her physical form." Thor stated irritated. Not at us, I already knew. He was annoyed at the situation and possibly himself for not being able to save Emerald.
"There might not have been much to stop it from happening though. Black magic makes you weak. Even if she hadn't been alone in fighting your clone, she might have had to give out her physical form anyway. It's like all your strength is being sucked out of you to the point where you can barely stand. It's amazing that she didn't give out sooner. The same goes for Lapis and I." I explained.
"Even still, we could have done something to help." Thor stated.
"I can understand my brother's feelings. We should have gone with you. This might have gone smoother if we had been there. Are you alright, Darling?" Loki asked, looking me over and taking my hands.
"Aww, look at Loki being all in loves with Perri." Tony stated in a mocking tone.
I could tell Loki really wanted to cast some sort of spell, but I stopped him.
"Yes, Love. I'm fine. I probably need some rest is all." I reassured him.
"Well at least Emerald can heal and she'll be back, right?" Steve asked.
"Yes, that is true. She'll be back and better than ever." I stated.
I noticed that Jane had an unpleasant gleam in her eye at this news. How shallow could someone be. Really?
"So, how long will it take for her to regenerate? Five minutes? Fifteen minutes?" Thor asked.
I looked to Lapis and she looked to me. Both of us looked to Thor. Not really sure what to tell him.
"Uh..." I trailed off.
THREE WEEKS LATER. THOR'S POV.
I sat next to Emerald's gem at the bar. I honestly hadn't moved from the spot much unless I needed too. Even after, I was quick to return to my spot at the bar.
I knew Jane was unhappy about it, as I was being more distant with her, but I had a feeling that it had more to do with the fact that it was Emerald that had me so concerned. But how could I not be? She was a dear friend and an old love that I, ahem, may still have feelings for.
I sat at the bar, watching Emerald's gem as usual, and spoke.
"Please come back Emerald. What's taking you so long?" I asked her gem, knowing I would get no response.
Just then, Peridot and Loki came into the room.
"How's it going?" Peridot asked, floating criss-cross in the air.
"Hello, Peridot. Loki." I replied.
They had just come back from a week long mission and noticed that Emerald's gem was still in the basket.
"She's still not done? Wow, she's really taking her time with this one." Peridot stated.
I nodded in silence, still looking at Emerald's gem.
"Staring at her gem won't bring her back sooner, brother." Loki stated.
"I know that..." I trailed off.
"We'll leave you to it. let us know if she reforms anytime soon." Peridot stated, walking off with my brother.
"Emerald please come back to us soon. We need you here...I need you here, my sweet gem." I stated.
I hadn't used that term of endearment in centuries. I felt calmer saying it again to be honest.
I smiled contently at Emerald's gem, and ran my fingers over it. It glowed beneath my touch and began to glow even brighter.
My eyes widened. Knowing what was happening.
Her gem lifted into the air and continued to glow. Then a silhouette of Emerald formed. I could see her form change several times before the glowing ceased and Emerald stood in mid-air before slowly lowering to the floor.
"Ah, that's much better." she stated.
Hearing her voice lifted my spirits immediately. I rushed towards her and enveloped her in my arms, almost crushing her to me in a tight hug.
She wasn't expecting it and gave an "oof".
She smiled at me and spoke.
"Hey, so, miss me much?" she asked.
"You have no idea, Emerald. You're finally back." I stated quietly to her.
She sighed contently and hugged me back.
Just then we heard another voice.
"Emerald! You're back!"
We looked to see Peridot and the others, including Jane standing there. They all looked happy to see Emerald. All except Jane. I'll admit I was slightly annoyed, but I wouldn't let that ruin my mood for this moment.
After a quick embrace with Lapis, Peridot, and Loki, Emerald spoke.
"I'm back and feel better than ever." she stated.
"Not to mention you look better than ever." Lapis stated.
I took a moment to look over Emerald's new form.
She now wore an emerald sleeveless and legless body suit. It was like what the Midgardians called one pieces for swimming. Over that, was a lighter green sheer dress like material. It was held by a golden ring over her right shoulder. It went to her feet but had slits that went from her hips all the way down and had gold slightly thick rope around her waist and knotted on the left side. She also wore gold and green heeled calf-high boots. Her hair was still in a bun held by a solid gold hair band that went around her bun and single braid completely, and had sheer gold material hanging from it.
She looked as beautiful as the day I met her.
"Thanks." Emerald stated humbly.
"Well, why don't we get you something to eat. It's been three weeks." Peridot stated.
I smiled as we all headed to the kitchen. The others all asking what it was like during her regeneration period. She seemed hesitant, but happy nonetheless. It didn't matter at the moment.
For this moment, Emerald and I truly felt content once again.
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