I'm really sorry about that evil cliffie last night guys. It was kind of late but I wanted to put something out for everyone to read. I did promise this chapter would, therefore, be out quickly. So, here it is. 8D

I do not own any characters.

Loki stood frozen in place, his breathing quickly becoming erratic and his shaking much more pronounced. He tried to turn his head, to move, to speak, something, anything but he couldn't. Only move his eyes, breathe, and shake like he already was. He was held in place and kept silent and only then did he register the slight glow of magic coming from Odin's hand. Odin was holding him in place. The team seemed to be frozen too, as well as Frigga.

Footsteps sounded behind him before the being finally stepped into sight. His golden armour glinted in the light as his crimson eyes locked onto Loki. Thanos smiled at the sight of absolute terror and betrayal in runt's eyes. He nearly chuckled before turning to face the AllFather.

Odin regarded Thanos with disgust evident on his face. "Do not kill him," Odin said sternly.

Thanos grinned. "Of course."He turned back to look at the group standing behind of him, still held in place by Odin's spell. The two Asgardians hate anger shining in their eyes and the Midgardians' had a mixture of hate and shock. Thanos walked over so he stood infront of the runt, towering over him. He grabbed his arm, ready to leave.

Thanos grabbing his arm was what finally allowed Loki to break Odin's spell.

"Thor!" Loki screamed, not caring how pathetic he sounded. He struggled against Thanos' grip, clawing at the hand that held him back. Tears blurred his vision as he tried to get away from the Titan. Loki heard Thanos chuckle behind him and mutter something and in a flash of light, they were gone.

Thor still in silence even after Odin's spell lifted from them. He then looked at Odin where he sat and felt a rage boiling up in him. "HOW DARE YOU!" He shouted. "Loki trusted us when we brought him here! We told him he would be fine! That he would be safe! What is wrong with you?!"

"I have to do what is best for the realms Thor, you know that," Odin replied calmly.

"So you would just trade your son off like he is some kind of pawn?" Jane asked.

Odin glared at him. "You are not one to question my actions Midgardian."

Tony scoffed at him. "And here I thought my father was bad."

"Do not question my abilities as a father either," Odin snarled, his voice rising in anger and volume.

"You know what, I agree with you for once Stark," Natasha said before turning back to Odin. "You obviously need help on learning how to treat your children."

"I treated my sons-"

"No. We didn't treat them both right," Frigga cut in, effectively silencing him.

"Wait, wait, wait," Steve cut in. "Why did you give Loki back to Thanos?" He asked as if still trying to process everything.

"Thanos threatened the realms with war if Loki wasn't returned to him," Odin said addressing him.

Thor opened his mouth to say something before Bruce spoke up. "And you just gave him back?! I thought you were supposed to be "wise" or something like that?!" Bruce's eyes had a bright green tint and his hands were clenched into fists at his side. Thor took a step back from him, just in case he lost control.

Odin stared at them. "I think it's time you leave with your Midgardians Thor."

Thor turned quickly, striding out of the room not bothering to say anything else. Everyone followed him after sending a few last glares at Odin. They had just made it out of the palace when Frigga caught up to them and Thor stopped briefly.

"Mother, please tell me you knew nothing of this," Thor said quietly.

She shook her head, tears welling in her eyes. "I knew not of what your father had planned. I would never have allowed for Loki to be taken back." Her voice cracked. Thor pulled her into a hug.

"Do you wish to come back to Midgard with us, Mother?" Thor asked, when she pulled away a few moments later.

She shook her head, wiping away a few tears. "I believe that Thanos will pursue war with us despite your father's actions. I need to stay here."

Thor gave a short nod. "Of course, if you should need anything, you know where I am."

Frigga nodded. "And you I." She turned then and walked back into the palace.

With that, they walked back through Asgard but the former beauty of the golden realm seemed stained by the recent events. It was silent the whole time as well, nobody cared to speak, not even Heimdall bid them farewell as he drove his sword into the stand in the middle of the Bifrost. Seconds later, they landed on the balcony outside of the Family Floor. Thor quickly left, heading down to his floor while everyone else settled in in the living room. Nox came bounding in as soon as they arrived. She mewed happily and looked at each of them, as if she was looking for Loki.

Bruce smiled sadly and picked her up. "Her girl, it's okay." He stroked her fur. She pushed her head into his hand and curled up beside him on the couch. She didn't purr though, as if she felt the downcast attitude of the room.

Frigga walked back into the palace. Unfortunately, she would have to walk through the throne room to get to her chambers. Odin still sat on the throne, his head in his hands as if he actually felt some remorse for what he had done. He looked of at the sound of her footsteps as she entered the room.

"Frigga-"

"Do not speak to me," Frigga growled, walking on past him and turning right and walking down the corridor to her chambers. Odin wisely left her alone.

As soon as Loki felt the hard ground return under his feet, his wrists were bound in shackles that subdued his magic.

"Welcome home," Thanos chuckled. He turned to some of the Chitauri standing near him. "Chain him up in the throne area, he apparently needs to remember his role here."

Loki nearly whimpered but forced himself to remain silent. If he spoke, it would only cause him more pain. A few Chitauri grabbed him roughly and dragged him away, attaching the rings on his shackles to hooks on some rocks protruding from the ground. One of the Chitauri grabbed something off of the ground and walked back into Loki's view. He recognized another muzzle in the Chitauri's hand and drew his head back, as far as he could away. His attempts were useless though and the piece of metal was forced roughly over his jaw. A few moments later, Loki heard the unmistakable sound of a whip unfurling. Just a second later, a searing pain ripped through his back. Loki shuddered, knowing this was only the beginning.

Oh god, I'm sorry Loki...

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