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Asgard shone like a beacon in the morning sun. Calling out to all its power and wealth. But no joy flowed through Darcy as she watched the island getting closer, when they got there... Loki would be taken away from her.
Loki buried his face in her soft curls, the same thoughts more than likely haunting him as well.
Darcy opened her mouth, and a strangled sob escaped. She turned around, wrapping her arms around him. ''I don't want to go back! I want to stay!'' She cried, her sobs muffled by his jacket.
''I know... I know...'' Loki held her close, sadness dimming his bright green eyes. ''We won't be separated forever. Thor will... He'll...''
''He'll kill you!'' Darcy choked on the words, remembering the dark oath he'd told her love before they left. ''I can't let him! I can't be away from you forever...'' She trembled, forcing a tight lid on her emotions. She couldn't cry, she wouldn't let anyone see her cry when they got to Asgard.
Loki tilted her chin up so he could look her in the eyes, ''Never... Forever. I'll see you again. We were meant for each other, no Asgardian can stop that.'' His eyes flashed up and he smiled. ''Here is our lovely escort home.''
Three huge ships were racing toward them, no doubt Thor on deck, waiting to snap Loki's neck.
''Don't worry. He won't kill me yet...'' False asurity filled his voice, and Darcy knew this was more of a guess than the truth.
He stepped away from her, and Darcy's fingers slowly slid out from his. The distance between them seemed like miles instead of yards.
Two of the boats came up on either side of their ship, the third waiting in case back up was required. A walkway was setup and Thor walked across, his presence making Darcy shiver with fear. Thor was imposing, and Darcy felt great fear at the sight of him. He'd never scared her... Not until now. When he was threatening the life of the man she loved.
Thor strode over to Loki and took him by the throat, pressing him up against the mast. Fear flashed bright and clear in Loki's eyes as he tried to breathe.
''Stop! You're hurting him! Please stop.'' Darcy hit at Thor, but he ignored her, intent on killing the traitor before him.
''Thor... Please!'' Loki's voice was raspy, and his face had paled, his struggles growing weaker with every second that passed.
''You lied... I shouldn't have expected more of you. I should have known!'' He threw Loki across the boat, his intent clear as he made his way toward his weakened half-brother.
Darcy faltered, Thor wouldn't listen to reason, and she was too weak to fight him off. Not by hand anyways...
Darcy drew the circle, the familiar ring of blue fire lining it. The words came to her lips instantly and a cool breeze blew across her face. ''Please! He's going to kill him!''
Eradrook nodded and Aradani held a ball of flames in her hands. She gently gave it to Darcy, crooning to them as if the flames were a newborn babe. ''Protect the one you love. His time with you will be longer than this.'' Aradani smiled at Darcy.
Darcy's eyes snapped open and she looked at Thor and Loki. Loki's attempts to get Thor away were growing weaker and his lip was bleeding from Thor's blows.
''Thor. This is your last chance, get away from him.'' Darcy whispered, hoping the big man in front of her would grow a brain and stand down. She directed her hands at Thor and immediately fire shot out in streaks at her friend, knocking him away from Loki.
Darcy ran to Loki's side, her hands fluttering around as she cradled his head in her lap. She wiped the blood from his lips, fingers intertwining with his as he sat up. Loki took deep breaths, leaning into Darcy as his body healed itself.
Thor had gotten up, and was wiping blood from a gash in his arm. Otherwise he was fine, except for some black marks on his armor. ''You disgrace me even further brother. Teaching this mortal woman sorcery.'' Thor seethed, looking at Darcy angrily. ''I'm disappointed that you could succumb to his spell. I thought better of you.''
Darcy was hurt, then she was pissed. Thor had as much capability to insult her without punishment, as a demon has the capability to give a baby a blessing. ''You are an asshole.'' She seethed. ''You have no right to expect more of me and practically call me a hobag. I'm bloody pissed right now.'' She stood up and marched right up to Thor. ''And no spell has been placed on me idiot. I went on a lovely boat ride for a week and am pissed to find out that when I come back you try to kill Loki.'' Darcy started to calm down... a little. ''I'm definitely in no condition to talk sensibly right now so I am going to take myself and Loki to my bedroom, so that I can prepare for a talk with Odin. And I don't want to hear another peep out of you mister, or so help me I'll...''
'' It'll be ugly.'' Loki finished, taking Darcy by her arm. ''I think he understands.''
Sure enough Thor was astonished by her ferocity, and looked quite taken aback by her words.
''Good... Loki. Please transport you and me to my bedroom in the castle.'' Darcy said, daring Thor t stop them.
''As you wish.'' Loki cocked an eyebrow at her and suddenly they were in her room, surrounded by Odin's guards.
''Gah! Leave us alone or I will kill all of you!'' Darcy screeched.
The mens eyes widened and they took a step away from her. The head guard nodded to his men and they left. Darcy sighing in relief.
''I'm going to be imprisoned again. You know that right?'' Loki whispered in her ear, kissing her cheek lightly.
''No. You wont... I promise.''