Chapter ten : The memory
"Some things, once you do, they can never be undone."
"It was nearly the end of the day. I stared up the horizon for a long time. Something supernatural approaching and enveloping us. I felt it in the air and I could see it in the stars. Just like a comet that pierces the cosmos. I saw it , such as the warm coat of the night. The nights that never end . My hands gripped the sword. I was watching your troops , Thor. All you wanted was peace in the nine realms. Your father must be proud of you , you know. The throne would suit you so well ...
I activated the Bifrost . The men returned, they were victorious. I could see joy in their eyes, but my joy was different , like a cold wind. All those soldiers do not feel . They went so close to me . So many times, in my life keeper , I envied the people of Asgard and its soldiers. But I what could I do to observe the sky again ... From the highest of all the heavens .
Then I've noticed something.
- Do you still don't understand, Loki? Despite the time that has passed. Despite the punishment. Little Loki never learns.
I did not turn around to look at him, I knew he was close.
- Your star is not shining anymore.
- What about yours, Heimdall? I can see it disappear into dust.
I did not move. I just turned my head and watched him. He always had the same eyes. He looked bravest this time. In my opinion, Thor - everything was already planned. That muzzle you gave him was nothing but a lovely mask to hide his creepy smile.
Loki had won.
- Do you miss Midgard? I saw everything about your trip.
- It was fun. But I don't care anymore.
- Really?
He came in front of me. He had no weapon, his posture was not threatening. I could neutralize him if I wanted to, but this is not what happened. This conversation was relatively calm. My sword was in my hands. I had only one thing to do to cut his throat.
But I had not received any order from the King. I looked at his eyes, and his hands clasped behind his back. It was not the attitude of a loser, oh no. It was the attitude of a person who got exactly what he wanted.
- Let me guess ... What you want is Asgard? Always Asgard... The men of the sky will no obey your rules , no more than the men on Earth. Everything could be so easy for you, Loki. Everything would have been easier if you had realized that hunting throne was the perfect way to keep it away from you.
- Enough, Loki cut, I do not need to hear you.
- And yet ...
- It's too late . I must go.
I did not know how to react. Maybe it was just a dream? Did he ask me, really? He thought for a second that I was kneel and obey?
- I were made to protect Asgard and the nine realms. I will not let you leave your prison of glass, prince. Go back to your cell and I will ignore what just happened.
Loki joined hands again. He seemed bothered by what I told him . I looked up the ocean of stars. I was the lighthouse. Something caught my attention. Loki 's eyes narrowed . He looked at me , confused.
- Loki, go now. If you don't, I will hurt you then.
- I'd like to see this ...
- The enemy will come soon.
Loki turned his head. He saw nothing , because he could not read the greatness of the universe, he could not observe or watch. Nobody knows how to look at the stars now.
- Well played. I would have done the same thing.
There was a distant explosion. I turned toward him, this was a huge mistake. I left the base of the sword, I approached more. There was a ship that I knew , I've seen it for the first time such a long time ago. So long that I could not remember ... It was blurry. But it was very powerful.
It was what I felt.
My heart jumped.
The sword had been removed from the base.
- You can't stop me.
- Loki, give it to me.
I had to do it faster, no more time to lose. Asgard was threatened.
- Where are you going? You will lose everything in Midgard.
- Anywhere is better than here.
He threw himself at me, I avoided the sword. He wanted me to plant me, tearing my insides . But I could do it. It was fast, but the door was still opened to Midgard. Long seconds passed. I managed to fight. But the green cloud had evaporated. Where was he? I still had time ...
"It is time to leave the stars, dear guardian ..."
I felt his hands around me. Suddenly he pushed me to the passage. I can remember, I was falling. I looked up at the sky, I could not close them. I stretched an arm to the sun but there was nothing ... Everything left. Disintegrated. Like sand.
I woke up.
I forgot everything.
It was enough to see his face and remember.
Perhaps he had thought he would escape my wrath?
Once again, Loki has escaped ... "
Thor turned to Loki.
- You fool ...
It was ready to hit him in the face and strangle him. He deserved all the suffering in the world. And even torture.
- It's your fault. It's all yoru fault.
- I wanted to have the Bifrost for me, Loki quickly said, I wanted to escape from Asgard. And then ... I knew for the ship. It was the perfect opportunity to escape. But ... something happened. Something I did not expect ...
"I didn't expect that the easy way would disgust me this way." he thought.
- Your words are nothing. I do not wanna hear you. Heimdall, let's return to Asgard. Put Loki in a cell.
Heimdall sighed.
- If only it was that simple ...
- What?
Loki got away. Darcy was concentrated. She tried to understand everything.
- We can't open the Bifrost from here 'said Heimdall, I can't do it. But about that ... I need an opening.
- An opening? exclaimed Jane Foster.
- A convergence zone, Heimdall replied, oh I know Jane ... I already know what you will say.
He approached the girl and placed a benevolent hand on his shoulder. Loki sat on a chair, next to Dr. Selvig.
- You are a very clever woman, he continued, we are so rare to know about the secrets of the convergence ...
- Wait... You say that...
Heimdall nodded.
- Your works are no fantasy, Jane.
Thor smiled, a bit excited.
Dr. Selvig immediately pointed the chair in which Loki was sit . He moved him away from the chair. Jane sat, she was hyperventilating.
- All my works are at the apartment, she explained , but to find convergence zone here, I will have to spend the night ... And the day after. I can not tell you that I will find something for sure...
- The stars told me that you will succeed , Jane .
Heimdall bowed. Jane was flattered . She smiled , glowing , as if the terrible betrayal of Loki was never revealed.
- Does this mean that we will spend the night in Midgard ?
Slowly, they all turned to Loki.
- What , why are you all looking at me like that? We must find a place to hide .
- A place to hide... Ahah...Why?
- Darcy! exclaimed Jane, Thor and Loki can't stay out. The S.H.I.E.L.D is going to hit us and I find it truly weird that they didn't notice they are already here with us.
- She's right, commented Selvig, I suggest that we would tie Loki in my closet at home. Thor could possibly sleep on the couch?
Jane Foster sighed.
- Am I the only one to stay serious here ? How about Heimdall?
- We could have fun right? Darcy proposed, it is true, it's been four years you didn't see each other and his brother will end up in jail. Maybe we could... Enjoy and celebrate?
- What you say is totally unappropriate and ridiculous, Jane said, Thor, go dress up. I'll tell the doctor, you should go now.
- Where is my armor? he asked.
- Your armor? Darcy hissed, oh no, you'll get dressed like your brother. Although I shall say ... I prefer when you're wearing a cape. It suits you like a God.
Heimdall moved, slowly.
- I'll not disturb you, 'he said, I'll wait here. Come here and get me when you'll have your opening door to the Bifrost, Jane.
- But, the apartment of Dr. Selvig is large enough to ...
- No, he said, I'm sorry. Thor should keep an eye on his brother ... Or I'll kill him right away.
- I don't need your threats.
- Loki, Thor cut off, just shut your mouth.
He gave him a withering look and sighed.
"No way, he can't stay here."
Dr. Selvig pointed his finger at Loki who observed his own apartment, his hands were behind his back.
- Such a charming place, he commented, it would be even better if you would just leave this room...
- You see, 'said Dr. Selvig to Darcy, he can't stay here.
- Where is he supposed to go then ? asked Darcy.
Loki was intrigued and raised his eyebrows.
- And you really want to lock myself in your bathroom? You know, I managed to escape a military base once. It ended very badly for everyone.
- Especially for you, Thor replied.
He pushed him like a kid.
Loki refrained from smiling, Thor noticed it. They looked eat each other for long seconds.
"I have this feeling you're having fun in the end. As if you did expect everything."
- But you're lucky, he said, I am not in my best form.
- How is that? Thor asked, turning to Jane, Darcy and Erik.
They held their breath.
- Oh, says Dr. Selvig lifting a finger, it's true! The powerful Loki has lost his powers ... That makes a lot of sense.
- You lost your powers? Thor asked.
He shook his head slowly, negatively.
- How creative you are.
- I assure you it is true. Anyway I do not care if you do not trust me . It's on your back if you don't.
" And if he was serious ? And if telling the truth? Oh no . This is not possible. This never happened . Why would this happen now?"
- I'm going out, exclaimed Darcy grabbing her purse .
- What? Jane screamed, back with an arms full of files , are you kidding me?
- Loki is right, if he wants to do something silly, no one could stop him anyway...
The man clasped his hands .
- I like her .
- Well, may he come with me, Darcy proposed , Thor too.
Jane Foster dropped her notes, one by one. Dr. Selvig rushed to pick up the work of her friend , he panicked.
- Oh no, oh no ...
- Come on, you must be joking...? asked Jane .
- Thor will protect me . And if Loki was caught once , then I'm not that worried.
Loki pouted .
- And where are you going?
- At the bar !
- I'm sorry Darcy, but I'll not leave you go with 'em.
The young woman immediatly stood up and grabbed both arms: the one of Loki and Thor's arm. She looked like a child she was smiling. Everything was so natural to her !
- Really? But it seems they want to come with me!
- I do not want to go, Thor said, I'm still a part of the S.H.I.E.L.D and the Avengers. Is that the good name?
Dr. Selvig nodded.
- Finally a wise and sane person.
- But I want to go out.
Loki had spoken. His brother cocked his head and raised an eyebrow.
- I knew better diversions, brother ...
- This is not a diversion. I'm curious. The last time I mingled with humans, they knelt before me. It did not last long, but it was pretty nice.
Thor glanced at Jane.
- Go with him, she said, disappearing into the other room.
A horrible mount of work awaited her.
- What? That's it! Selvig exclaimed angrily.
- Let's go now, added Darcy.
She opened the door.
- Come on! Come on, guys.
Thor and Loki looked at each other. Their clothes did not change the fact that they clearly did not belong to this world. Dr. Selvig grabbed Darcy by the shoulder and whispered. Then, they were in the street, the night was falling. It was a warm summernight, in the heart of London.
- Do you realize what you're doing?
- It's amazing, Loki whispered looking around.
- Listen to him, he enthuses like a real child...Until he will try to kill us.
- No, she said, putting his arm to Loki's waist.
The latter was a bit disconcerted. She delicacy touched her, as a prince, with some distinction.
- Let's drink a little and we'll see what the God of Mischief can do with a few beers in the guts.
- We grew up in Asgard, Thor added, I doubt you know what that means ...
- And what does it mean?
She attempted a smile.
- Oh yes! That's right ... You're the type to drink all night long, right?
She speeded and went underground to the subway. The two men stopped.
- What is it? asked Thor.
He could hear the rumbling ground.
- This is the signal that we have to hurry! Darcy lied.
Loki cast a sheepish look to Thor.
- If it is not me, he said, this girl will kill you.
- Hm ...