Chapter 11: Brotherly Heart-to-Heart
When Loki made it to Melody's door, he saw a familiar person standing in front of it, watching over the albino-haired girl as she slept from months of fatigue. "Thor, I didn't expect you to be here."
"Brother, you look as you did during my coronation."
"I know...I thought I might as well look as I did before I became evil...What brings you to Melody?"
"I just wanted to watch over her until you arrived. I knew it wouldn't be long until you came to visit her."
"You were correct, supreisingly..."
"I heard that, but yes...It is surprising to see me 'predict' something so personal, especially when it has to do with Melody, YOUR Melody I might add."
"It's pleasing to see you accept that Melody is mine to love."
"So, you do love her?"
"...I have no choice but to admit the truth: I do love Melody, and with all my heart, I should add."
"Hunter will be pleased with your answer."
"Yes, I know. You and Father watched over me since my escape and besides, Hunter would've have seen a vision by now, what with his foresight and such!"
"Yes, you are right...The man does have foresight."
"How is she?"
"All of her bodily systems are stabalized. Melody may be all right, but she'll need to stay bed-ridden for at least two days. After all, she lost lots of blood from her wound and to repair the damage with medicine, she'll need to stay bed-ridden."
"Of course...I'll let her recover before she stays with me, in my bed chambers."
"Of course...After all, she will only trust you, my good man."
"Yes...Thor?"
"Yes, Brother?"
"I'm so sorry for all the pain and damage I caused. It's because of me that a rift in our friendship was created and I intend to earn that trust and friendship back from you, if you'll allow me."
"Of course, Brother. Everyone deserves a second chance, even you..."
"Just curious, what was Father's 'Ultimate Sacrifice?' I may be intelligent, but even I cannot figure it out."
"Now that you mention it, it took me a while to figure it out as well, but I know what it is...You were Melody's miracle: You helped her escape her dark past full of pain and betrayal by replacing her bad memories with good ones of your love and respect to her...Don't you see now, Brother? You were humble enough to give up anything in exchange for Melody's life."
"It was because of my gentle, humble act of courage that Melody, Hunter, and I were saved, wasn't it?"
"Yes, indeed it was..."
"Now that I know...I am content because I am with my beloved."
"...Do you wish to see her now?"
"...Yes, I do. I miss her company so much."
"Shall I go with you?"
"No, I must go alone. She's my lover and I intend to watch over her until the end of my days..."
"I shall leave your side until you shall need me again...Farewell, Brother."
"Farewell, Thor. My brother..." With that, Thor left Loki alone in front of Melody's door while he left to join his family and friends in the dining hall. Loki took a deep breath, grasped the doorhandle, and entered the room to visit his lover, Melody of Asgard.