So in the end, I decided to focus on this story before I start on any other projects. So as it turns out, there may be only three to two chapters left of this story left. This is a heads up. And remember, you only have until possibly later this month or early in December to vote. The ones with the most votes will be crammed in the sequel.
One more thing: Marvel's Agents of SHIELD doesn't exist in this world I've created because a) I have not seen all of the episodes and I just started getting into it and b) I was following more with the movies and such. But some elements from the show might be integrated in the sequels.
Now, on with the show!
21. The Battle for Yggdrasil
Roadbuster was pacing back and forth and Cliffjumper sat against the wall. Bulkhead was fiddling with his fingers. Arcee and Ratchet were near the edge of losing their patience as Optimus grew worried. They would usually be here right now. Where are they?
Everyone perked up when the doctor gasped.
"What's wrong?" Rialna asked.
"I-it's Peter!"
The primary Prime members gaped in surprise. The newcomers were confused.
"Yay, Peter's here," Cliffjumper cheered.
"I'm dead," Roadbuster squeaked.
"No one is dead yet," Optimus said, right as the elevator pinged open to find Peter.
"Hey, how are my favorite extraterrestrials?" Peter asked, flashing a big grin.
"In reality, I wish you came here sooner," Ratchet grumbled.
"Good to know someone missed me," Peter smiled. "So, what caused you guys to move back here?"
The room grew silent. Optimus heard Bumblebee's chirps and beeps, indicating something. So he asked, "Peter, did you have a son twelve years ago?"
Peter was shocked that the Prime had asked the question. His eyes were screaming "How did he know?" He closed them and sighed. "Yeah, I did. I left them with a family."
Bumblebee's optics grew wide.
"Yeah, about that..." Bulkhead started. "He's…here."
Peter's eyes flew open. "Really? Are you serious? Where is he? Is he alright?" He looked around excitedly. "Is he really here?"
"Um, about where he's at…" Arcee made simply.
"And so the time of the Odinsleep came once again to Asgard," Loki began his pathetic story, "when Lord Odin rested and replenish his power. But this time, Thor was not there to protect him while he slumbered. The son had abandoned the golden realm to protect the mortals that he loved so dearly.
"While Balder, Sif, and the rest of the Asgardian warriors were ever so pathetically vigilant in defending Odin as he slept, their weak minds weren't ready for the day when he didn't wake up. They weren't prepared for someone finding a way to take Odin's power."
Briana, who had been freed and chained up, not to mentioned bored out of her mind, glared at Loki. "You lie! No mere mortal, half god or not can take the Odinforce just like that. It belongs to the Allfather alone."
"Really?" Loki said as he thrust his hand towards her and she was engulfed by a powerful light. She cried out in pain as the Odinforce hit her.
"You call truth lies?" Loki snarled. "It is the Allfather alone who has lied." He ceased hurting her and strolled over to the throne.
"Why are you doing this?" Briana asked weakly.
Loki grinned as he looked past the throne. "Isn't it obvious? Equality! All I wanted was to be Thor's, but I suppose no one has told you that story."
Briana glanced up at him. "What? What are you talking about?"
"Of course, gaining the trust of the others was hard, considering what happened in the past. I mean, your father is paranoid about such things. But you!"
Briana gritted her teeth.
"You were so desperate to see that I wasn't cast out that you would leave the family for humanity's protection just like that! I figured afterwards I would stage a little accident on not only Thor, but to those I see a threat. Except he doomed himself and you were dumb enough to go follow in his footsteps. All that was left was to claim the Odinforce for myself in order for the nine realms to bow before me."
He showed her an image of Yggdrasil and the nine realms connected to it.
"Asgard, Vanaheim, Svartalfheim, Alfheim, Nidavelir — I have conquered them all. Jotunheim and Niffleheim are mine to command. Only Midgard and Helheim remains."
"You're no match for the Avengers and the Autobots," Briana snarled, glaring up at him.
"No, you're no match for their forces," Loki told her coolly. "I, however, will be the hero that will free everyone...from the right of freedom."
"You will be stopped," Briana seethed.
Loki laughed. "You don't actually believe that your mortal friends will come to your rescue?"
"I don't think," Briana pointed out. "I know."
She was roughly grabbed by two pairs of hands and dragged after Loki as he left the room for the entrance. Briana tried to break free, but with little success.
"It's a shame your father is not here to save you," Loki taunted. "He would've made a worthy adversary."
"You won't get away with this," Briana seethed as the gates opened
Loki turned with a sly smile. "Oh, I already have," he said, gesturing to the court.
Briana looked down and her heart sank. She saw a troll pulled a prison cart and two gods kneeling down, imprisoned themselves. One of the trolls had an axe in his hand.
"But don't worry," Loki cooed mockingly, "there is a spot left for your father."
Our world's about to break, tormented and attacked
The twosome had never seen a forge operate like this before. Vince picked up a hammer and pounded on the hot metal. Chloe helped pour the boiling liquid into the blocks that helped make the armor with Brokkr's help. The other surviving dwarves ran around trying to prepare to take back their realm as the boys made ready for Asgard.
Lost from when we wake with no way to go back
Raf clung on tightly to Sif's horse as they flew over Jotunheim. He was thankful that the Valkyrie gave him some pieces of armor to help protect him in battle. The problem he had was his age and size. What could a twelve year old like him do? He would have to try his best.
I've been standing on my own, but now I'm not alone
Neither of the girls could believe it. With T'Challa and Faradei, they rode on a ship that flew over Alfheim. Miko was running around, asking questions and saying how epic it was. Sierra rolled her eyes. Even Faradei seemed to be on the same page as her.
Always we will fight as one till the battle's won
"So, is this how you gods get around?" Adam asked Hogun as he, Fandral, and Volstagg all drove towards Asgard with rams pulled the chariots.
Hogun laughed. "You would be surprised by our transportation."
Adam frowned, but didn't ask further.
With evil on the run, we never come undone
Loki ascended to the throne with a victorious grin plastered on his face. Briana clenched her teeth, wishing she would break free and strangle him. She watched as he sat down, a crown placed on his head. However, she felt tingles crawling in her fingertips. She looked to find her sword nearby, glowing dimly. She smirked. They were coming.
Assemble, we are strong forever fight as one
As the Autobots and the Avengers prepared to find a way to manipulate the Bifrost so that it was somehow connected to the groundbridge, Steve felt less than ready. For once he had seen his son, now he was about to find him in a fight for his life. Of course, the others were feeling the same way, too. He wasn't exactly alone in this. But, what if Jack was seriously hurt? What would happen then? It hurt him to think of it. Even as the bridge fired up, he felt less than ready as they prepared to cross into a realm that was not entirely meant for humans or Autobots to be in. But it was too late to turn around.
Assemble, we are strong forever fight as one
At the entrance of where Heimdall was chained and shackled, the Jotuns, trolls, and whoever guarded the Bifrost. Just like always, the Bifrost opened up. However, no one was expecting who would be coming.
"The Bifrost bridge is opening," a frost giant announced. "More rebel warriors to crush."
Heimdall secretly grinned. Only he knew who was coming through.
"Attack!"
Adam's voice rang out as the axe he wielded shattered the icy club and slammed into the Jotun, causing him to fall onto two trolls.
"Ya wanna crush something?" Adam challenged. "Try moi."
The other Jotuns were ready to retaliate.
"Have at thee giants," Volstagg's voice shouted as the Warriors Three ganged up on them. One swung at Hogun's chariot, but he wasn't hurt and sliced at one of the Jotuns. It wasn't long before the threesome were taken down, Heimdall was freed, and the warriors three, plus Adam and Heimdall, stood before the guards and trolls.
"By Loki's decree," one of the guards said, "those who do not bow before him will be executed."
"Traitors," Fandral said. "We will never bow to the likes of him."
The leader of the guards narrowed his eyes. "So be it. Arrest them!"
A battle cry rang out as something small slammed into him, causing him to fall to the ground. Adam was shocked to see that it was Raf. All four looked up to find three other women on flying horses coming at them.
"For Asgard!" Sif cried out.
Adam jumped and cheered before the trolls charged at them. As they engaged the Asgardians, Adam flew over to get Raf.
"Raf, my little man," Adrian cried out happily as he hugged the small boy. He quickly drew away. "Geesh, you're cold."
"I was in Jotunheim," Raf stated.
"Oh."
Raf watched as one of the Valkyrie was struck. "Adam!"
He looked up and watched her fall. He quickly took action as he flew up and caught her in time. He landed on his feet, safely on the bridge.
A shadow covered him. He looked up to find a Jotun with his sword over his head, ready to strike. Heimdall quickly shoved them out of the way be as the blade as brought down.
Right as an arrow struck the giant.
Surprised, Adam glanced up to find a small ship overhead. It came closer, knocking some Jotuns and trolls down, falling to what could be their deaths. A bunch of arrows struck the trolls, killing them instantly on the spot. Raf saw Sierra and Miko jump off of the ship. Sierra notched an arrow and fired against a Jotun. Miko landed on top of a troll and slashed at one of its eyes, making Raf cringe in disgust.
"Raf, look out!" he heard Miko screamed.
Raf looked up and saw a Jotun swing an axe at him, causing him to freeze. A blur of black and someone he had never seen before picked him up.
"Yikes!" Raf exclaimed. "Where did you come from?"
"Great to see you," Adam said to Sierra as he flew over her and the elf.
"Yeah, we we're just halfway to the palace when you guys set off the alarm," Sierra told him. "Way to ruin it."
"Who are you, Clint or Natasha?" Adam wondered jokingly.
A man dressed completely in black with Raf in his hands joined them. "Perhaps we should win this fight before starting another."
"I agree," Raf said.
Miko pulled out a blaster that Sierra gave her and began to shoot at the remaining trolls and guards, knocking them all down. She charged forward and, with the help of Heimdall, took out the rest of the Jotuns as well.
"Who's kicking whose butt now?" Miko cheered.
The half of the enemy, as the battle has now ended, were either dead or unconscious. No one on the other side were seriously hurt, just injured.
"Did you guys see that?" Raf exclaimed as he ran up to the assembled kids. "I was on a flying horse. Flying through space!"
"Wormhole," Adam corrected him. "We're in Asgard now."
"Faradei told us that some punk named Loki is attempting to conquer all of the nine realms, though I don't understand how he hasn't gotten a hold of Earth yet," Miko informed the boys.
"Loki?" They turned to find a not-so-pleased Sif standing there with hatred and ire building in her eyes. "I should have known he would be behind this. Come, Warriors Three," she told them, "let us teach him both the error of his ways."
"Wait, what about us?" Raf asked.
"Yeah, are you seriously going to let us sit on the sidelines here?" Miko demanded.
"Loki has somehow tapped into the Odinforce itself," Heimdall mentioned. "He is too powerful for any mortal to fight."
"He's right," Adam said. "Have any of you read the stories?"
"And if he has gotten a hold of Briana, what then?" Sierra snapped. "If she's hurt, it'll be all of our faults and Thor will have our heads."
"I have to agree with Sif," Raf said. "But on the other hand, Thor is a teammate to both sides, and Earth is just as much in the firing line as Asgard itself. So it's all of us together, or none at all."
Adam came to realize something. "Speaking of which, where are the other three?"
"M'lord," one of the trolls said. "We have intruders."
"Why am I not surprised?" Loki sighed. "Very well. Send your best warriors out there."
"But my lord, they have allies with them," the troll instructed. "Mortals."
Loki raised a brow before he swirled a finger in the air. An image appeared in front of him to reveal the doors guarding Asgard being blown down before watching the gods and four kids coming through the smoke. He gave out a cry and destroyed the projection.
"Told you so," Briana grinned.
"Your mortals seek to do battle with Asgardians?" Loki sneered.
"Why not?" Briana challenged. "They did it once, they'll do it again."
Loki growled. "Send him in!"
The kids, Sif, Warriors Three, Faradei, and T'Challa had just entered the heart of the city when the ground started to quake.
"What was that?" Adam asked, looking around.
The air grew very cold, causing them to shiver.
"Frost giants?" Sierra guessed.
"Feels bigger," Raf commented.
The humans and their allies brought out their weapons as the wall tore open. They looked up and gasped as they saw the biggest wolf they had ever seen. Adam squeaked.
"Whoa! That is one giant wolf," Miko commented.
"What the heck is that thing?" Sierra demanded.
"Loki has gone mad," Sif seethed. "He has summoned Hoarfen, the ice wolf!"
"What do we do?" Raf asked, drawing himself to Hogun.
"We will hold them off," Fandral said. "You four, get inside and save your friend."
"The pit we are!" Adam shouted. "We're all in this together, no matter what."
"Adam?"
Adam looked to Raf.
"All of you cover your ears."
"What?"
"Do it!"
Adam and the others did so. Raf tapped his transmitter for the sub-sonics sequence and activated it. Hoarfen howled and shook its head madly. Raf smirked at how much it was working.
Until by accident it swiped its paw at him. He screamed as he was sent flying into Adam. Both boys tumbled and rolled over each other.
"Ow," Adam groaned. They looked up to find Hoarfen looming over them.
"So, this is how we die," Sierra growled.
Until two beams of energy cut into Hoarfen's nose. The ice wolf howled in pain. Everyone turned around to find a man dressed in blue and yellow with a visor over his eyes. They noticed a few others — and Jack was right in center.
"Jack!" Miko squealed.
"Phoenix, Sierra, Panther, go for the eyes and mouth," Jack commanded. "Warriors Three, Cyclops, pick a leg and take it out."
The three warrior gods charged forward with a resurrected Scott Summers. "Sorry, wolf," the mutant mumbled as they pushed on Hoarfen's front legs, causing it to trip over. The elf aimed an arrow as Sierra pulled out a from a fallen man and they both fired them under its eyes. Adam fired the blasters embedded in his gauntlets, the shots creating an electrical occurrence and doing some damage. He jumped back and Raf almost fell over, landing nearby. He looked back up as Hoarfen got up. Jack ran forward and jumped into the mouth. Miko ran after with T'Challa and joined him. With a mischievous grin, Miko grabbed hold of the wolf's tongue and squeezed it slightly. Hoarfen instantly clamped its mouth shut.
"Jack!" Sierra and Adam screamed.
Inside, Jack used his strength to force the mouth open again. "Miko, find it!"
"I'm on it!" the girl said as she jumped out and climbed around to the mane.
"What are you doing?" Sif shouted.
"I'm just checking to see something," the girl said. "And if I'm right and it is right here…" She screeched as she felt the wolf began to fall forward. T'Challa and Jack jumped out in time before any damage could be done. Hoarfen collapsed to the ground, thankfully not crushing anyone.
"What did you do?" Hogan mananged to ask.
"Nerve point," Miko answered proudly. "Rendered the sucker unconscious. Now, who the heck are the newbies?"
Wouldn't exactly call them newbies, Jack mentally thought aloud.
"Yeah, he wouldn't exactly call us new ones," Jean Grey said. She smiled at Jack as he gawked at her.
"Telepathy," Cyclops explained.
"Aah," Jack said.
"We're not finished yet," Fandral said, his eyes looking up at the castle.
The team looked forward to where Briana was being held prisoner. Jack looked at Sif. "Let's go before more blood is spilled today."
"This is Asgard?" Natasha asked as they stepped through the portal.
"It looks deserted," Logan said.
"Aye," Thor said. "Beware of guards and any traitors that walk in the mists."
"I forgot about how I'm not use to groundbridges," Rhodey said, stumbling as the portal closed.
"I give them ten more minutes," Wheeljack said.
"So, where are the kids?" Bulkhead wondered.
"If I'm guessing," Peter said, "they're probably fighting an army of people that want to kill them all."
"We gotta help them," Sam exclaimed.
"He's right," Tony said. "If we don't do something soon, they'll all die." Then he muttered to himself, "And I will not let my son die."
/Optimus, there is an unknown energy source coming from a room in one of the main buildings./ Ratchet informed over the radio.
"It appears so," Optimus sighed.
"So, what do we do?" Roadbuster asked.
There was a muffling sound from behind. Then the ground vibrated. Thor immediately knew what was coming.
"Destroyers," he whispered.
"There's more of those things?" Arcee demanded, remembering her experience in another small town in Nevada.
"We will them fight off," Optimus said. "Act as a distraction for you to get in."
"Got it," Steve said.
The Autobots looked at Optimus, who nodded in response. They charged forward and fired at the coming steel warriors, catching them by surprise.
"Come on," Steve said as they ran.
The group continued their way to the palace. Jack was reluctant to allow himself and his crew to take part of the mission and take out Loki once and for all. Jack tried to push his fears and worries to the side, but the trepidation still remained.
"Wow," Raf breathed.
"It is a beauty," Faradei agreed.
"This is one of Asgard's greatest pride," Fandrel said with a nod.
"Never thought I'd see something like this," Sierra confessed in awe as Adam appeared.
"I looked around. There are a few trolls guarding the perimeter and a lot of guards here and there. Looks like Loki's a better strategist than I thought," he reported.
"That's going to make things difficult," Volstagg commented.
"So, how do we get in?" one of the other resurrected mutants named Beast asked.
"We can't," Sierra answered grimly. "We might be in for a very long fight."
Jack bit the tip of his finger for a while. He then turned to the man in a wheelchair. "Can you, Raf, Faradei and Miko get in there if we play distraction?"
"Me?" Miko was surprised Jack had chosen her. "Go up against the god of mischief? Are you serious?"
"Hey, you said you want to participate in a real battle against a real villain," Jack countered. "You got one now."
"He may be right," T'Challa consented. "If only a small group can get a descent distraction, they can break through."
"We can cover them," Cyclops nodded.
The man in chair, Professor Charles Xavier, tapped his index finger against his armrest. He disliked that it could risk the lives of the two younger ones, but he had to admit Jack and T'Challa made good points. He remembered once when Mystique was still his companion he had almost gotten himself and a few others killed. It left him traumatized for weeks in. "I can try to."
"Right then," Sif started. She addressed first to Sierra, "You can take the highest point possible for archery, but somewhere where the guards won't see you. The Warriors Three and I will take it from here, while we have the raven-haired lad run from one point to another to confuse the enemies. The blue man, telepathic, and the man with his optics beams will keep things from this point supervised. Adam will be ready to provide air support."
"Um, permission to trade places?" Raf asked, raising his hand.
"Hey, relax," Miko said. "I got your back."
Raf blinked up at her and smiled. "Okay, let's do this."
"Wait, how is Jack's running going to confuse them?" Sierra inquired.
"This will do the trick," Hogun said, pulling out a vile and handing it to Jack. "Drink it, and you'll run at great speed. It only lasts for a few hours."
"Right. Let's do this!" Jack exclaimed.
Briana could hardly breathe. She began to panic, as Loki ordered the prisoners put away. Trying to calm herself down, she stretched her fingers out, feeling the tips tingling from her sword's energy. The demigod concentrated, hoping to succeed in what her father could do with Mjolnor.
"Please, let this work," she whispered.
The sword flew out of the troll's grasp and into hers, shattering the shackles at the same time. Loki fell backwards, caught by surprise. Two trolls charged at her and she flew upwards, causing them to crash into each other. Briana laughed as she landed. Then she faced Loki.
"Insolent witch," the god snarled.
"You're gonna lose," Briana sang, but gasped as she saw the ice rise from the floor, trapping her up to the waist.
"Let's agree to disagree," Loki sneered.
The doors flew open, falling onto and crushing the frost giants and trolls. Four shadowy figures walked through the smoke before emerging into the rest of the kids.
"I don't think so," Briana spoke in a low voice, giving Loki a smile.
Thor had never been so angry in his entire life. "Loki!"
"Brother!" Loki exclaimed enthusiastically. "So good to see you again!"
"How many times will you fake your death before I decide to put you out myself?" Thor bellowed.
"Whoa, that's the harshest thing I have ever heard from you," Tony said.
"Do I look to be in a gaming mood?" Thor growled, glaring at him.
"Shut up and stop him!" the demigod shouted.
Loki scowled and clutched his hybrid of a staff and spear tightly.
"Looks like the sucker wants to do it the hard way," Sam confirmed.
"We take him down?" Logan asked.
"We take him down," Steve snarled.
"There's more coming!" Rialna announced from the rooftop.
Optmus and the Autobots readied themselves for the coming army that would take them out. The armada up ahead seemed to be advancing at a slow pace, but the armor was built to be invincible. It brought back painful memories of the past, and none of them took place on Cybertron.
"So this is how it ends?" Bulkhead asked.
"No, Bulkhead," Roadbuster sighed. "This is just the beginning."
"Optimus?"
The Prime cringed at the tone in Arcee's voice. He had never heard her sound so scared and frightened before. "Autobots, take up positions and be ready for when they breach the wall."
At that moment, it happened. The wall had fallen and the robotic army passed through.
"Optimus?"
Arcee was on the verge of crying. Cliffjumper grasped her hand gently.
"It's going to be okay," Cliffjumper cooed. His expression, however, showed the same fear she possessed.
/Optimus, you have company heading your way./
Everyone stared at the Prime with frightened looks.
"More of the enemy?" Optimus asked.
/N-no. It's coming fast and it's…airbourne./
Something shot downwards from the sky. Both armies looked up and watched it slam down into the ground. A shockwave sent them sliding back by feet. When it settled, a shape was kneeling in the center.
Arcee's hands shot to her mouth. Bumblebee's optics widened. Bulkhead and Wheeljack were grinning. Roadbuster's mouth was wide open. Cliffjumper felt his left optic twitch.
"It cannot be," Optimus breathed.
/Optimus, who is it?/ Ratchet asked.
A lone silver and blue figure stood in the center of the crop circle. Sapphire blue optics beneath the red helm glared in excitement at them.
"I'm back!" Smokescreen proclaimed.
Optimus turned to the army. "Autobots, attack!"
"I never knew how much fun running fast was!" Jack laughed as he dodged every guard there was. As they were confused, the three warriors took them. Jean used her telekinetic abilities to throw them off of an ally that was injured. Sierra fired an arrow at two trolls, making sure they existed no more. She ducked and ran along the turret before anyone could notice her.
"Hold still, ya stupid Asgardian," the troll roared as he tried to smash Sif.
"Raf, how's it going?" Adam asked as he shot at the traitors.
/They're low on guards. Actually, they're knocked out./ Raf answered.
"Huh? By whom?"
/I only have a few guesses./
"Then do the whole realm a favor and help them out!" Adam ordered.
/We're on it!/ Miko replied.
Adam landed in center of a group. Growling, he laid a punch to one of them as another grabbed him from behind. He flipped the frost giant over and him crash into its comrades and tumble backwards. He didn't notice one sneaking up from behind until he heard a screech. Turning around, Adam saw T'Challa grabbing it by the wrist. He sent it flying, letting Cyclops give it the blow.
"Watch your back, boy," the Wakandan informed.
Adam smirked. "Only if you watch your own."
And they went back to the fighting.
Sierra had shoved a guard off of the turret in time for another to appear. Beast jumped up and took down two more by covering her up.
"Thanks," Sierra said.
"And let you have all of the fun?" McCoy stated before disappearing.
"Jean, now!" Cyclops shouted.
Jean's hands glowed a brilliant color before thrusting them forward. The guards and trolls were knocked down to the ground, out cold from the blasts.
"That's one," Jack panted. "Now, for round two."
The Hulk had been thrown back by a powerful blast. Steve threw his shield and Clint fired an arrow while Rhodey and Tony tried to shoot at him, but Loki managed to deflect them all. Logan charged at him and slammed his claws against the spear-staff. Using magic, Loki sent Logan flying and he crashed into Sam. Natasha took a shield and slammed it against the back of the enemy. Loki turned and hit her in the head with the staff. Using both staff and magic, she swung the staff and the energy sent all of them flying.
Raf had arrived when the shockwave sent him flying into Faradei's arms. Miko stopped wheeling Charles and ran up to the open hole. She peeked inside and saw the team unconscious. Seeing Steve's shield, Raf scrambled inside and made his way towards it. As soon as he reached it, another hand pressed against it. He looked up to find Miko there.
"Together," she croaked.
Raf smiled and they both lift it up, but Loki pressed his foot down against it. "Fight until the end?" he mocked. "You really have no idea with whom you speak to, do you mortal?"
Miko spat in his face. Enraged, Loki slapped her and she fell to the floor.
"Miko!" Raf screamed, running to her side.
"I have watched you mortals all this time, all of you scared and alone," Loki taunted. "On Midgard, you may play at being heroes, but here? You are less than nothing."
Briana snarled, struggling to break free.
"Without the god of thunder himself awake, who will save you now?" Loki asked, aiming his staff at them.
Faradei and Charles appeared to see him finish them off. "No!" the elf cried out.
"Here, you witless worm!"
Loki froze and turned around.
"Is that a dwarf?" Raf asked in confusion.
"You," Loki sneered.
Etrie stood before Loki. "I am taking back what you stole."
Loki looked back up. Standing behind him with Sindri and Brokkr were two figures he had never seen before. One was completely in black cybernetic plating with highlights that were red as blood. The other was wearing a long sleeve black shirt with the chest area maple green at the collar bone, waist and lower back left exposed. The skirt that went over the leather pants had been disposed of and replaced with an advanced belt, boots ending an inch below her shoulders. Covering her face was a masquerade mask with wing designs at the side and a horned headdress. She had armor over her chest and shoulders and on her arms and legs.
"You dare to—" Loki paused. "That armor. It is of Uru."
"Yeah, yeah, the same kind that Mjolnor was made of, I know," Vince said. "Now, get away from our people before you get a whoopin' of your lifetime."
"And don't you dare act like your an all powerful person either," Chloe added. "Because we have faced a lot of people worse than you."
Sindri and Brokkr gave them a funny look.
"Yeah, you'd be surprised with what we've experienced in the past two months," Vince said.
Loki pressed his lips before he fired a surge of energy at them. Vince quickly reacted, using a repulsor to fire back. Loki found himself sliding backwards.
"Free Briana," Vince yelled to the Avengers as they gained consciousness. "I'll hold him off." He stopped and flew upward. Loki quickly pursued.
Logan groaned as he clutched his forehead. He looked up to see Charles wheel over to him.
"Hello, Logan."
"…"
"Are you okay?" Natasha asked.
"That's not possible," Logan breathed.
"As I told you a long time ago, you're not the only one born with gifts," Charles said.
"Yeah, great to hear that," Briana said. "Now, how about we focus on something more at hand like, I don't know, STOPPING LOKI BEFORE HE KILLS US ALL?!"
"She keeps yelling like that and we'll all go deaf," Raf grumbled, rubbing his ears.
"Hawkeye, Widow, Spider-Man, Thor, get to Briana," Steve said as he picked up his shield. "The rest of you, with me."
Raf felt his mouth drop as they ran outside. What named did he say? He turned to the man dressed in red and blue as Thor went over to assist his daughter after freeing her. Was it really him?
"Loki has taken over the Odinforce," Faradei said sadly. "It seems he has somehow managed to tap into the Tree of Life."
"So, what do we do?" Peter asked. "Let him win?"
"No," Thor boomed. "You must disconnect it from him."
"Wait, what about you?" Raf asked.
"I am going to have a word with my brother," Thor growled as he spun his hammer and flew out of the room.
"How much time?" Chloe asked.
"Enough, but we'll need a distraction," Etrie said.
"Much time for what?" Peter asked.
Jack was panting as they fought the last group to the end.
"Okay, that was harder than I thought," Sierra choked.
"I have to agree," Cyclops said as he held up a spear. "This tech is highly advanced."
"That's how Asgard works for you," Fandral coughed, regaining air.
"Now what?" Adam asked.
They gasped as the palace began to shake. It didn't stop until it smoke came running from the holes.
"You have to be kidding," McCoy growled.
"Okay, Jack," Jack said, "think now, think. Yggdrasil has got to be around here somewhere."
"The tree room," Sif said. "You have to find a way to disconnect it."
"Any chance we can get most of us into the fight while we let a few more get in there first?" Sierra asked.
"Aye, but it will take a jiffy," Hogun answered.
The ceiling from the palace shattered and they could make out a boy in armor plating shooting out with Loki behind him.
"We don't have a jiffy," Volstagg breathed.
Adam perked up when he heard a sudden noise. He looked to the building, hearing strange voices.
Go away. Go away.
Adam frowned, peering into the direction. He headed straight for the noise, not knowing that he caught some of their attention.
"Okay, new plan," Jack said. "T'Challa, Jean and Sierra, you two go with Adam. The rest of you are with me. Let's move!"
"I'm guessing this is where the magic happens," Miko said as she, Chloe and Raf snuck into a room with Briana, letting the others join the fight.
Chloe stared up at the tree that was in the room. "What happened here?"
"The Tree of Life, it's dying," Briana mourned.
"That is one dying tree," Miko commented.
"Um, is it bad if it has birds?" Raf asked, pointing up.
Briana looked up and her face paled. "I don't think they're just birds."
Suddenly, the birds let out an ear shattering sound, causing everyone to cover their ears.
"Gah, make them stop!" Miko shouted.
Vince flew until he as over a few good yards above the building. Loki cried out as he swung at him. Vince dodged and blasted at Loki. Loki dodged and charged at Vince. The ginger flew upward and then downward, grabbing Loki and tossing him to a nearby building. Loki slammed into the roof, but not before aiming his staff-spear and fired, hitting Vince in the side. He cried out and found himself spinning slightly. He didn't have time to react as Loki grabbed the side of his head, attempting to crush the helmet.
"Dealing with mortals is beneath me, but you have earned my attention," Loki praised.
Something slammed into Loki, sending him flying. He turned around and saw Steve catch his shield. The Hulk jumped up and punched him with all of his might. Faradei notched an arrow and it exploded, causing the god of mischief to fall and let Etrie whack him.
"I am going to make you suffer!" Loki roared. He found himself being punched by a red gauntlet.
"Nobody attacks my kid and gets away with it!" Tony growled.
Thor flew up onto a rooftop. He aimed his focus on his brother and spun his hammer once more. He aimed it at the sky and lightening came down. "Have at thee!" he shouted, pointing it at Loki. The god of mischief was fortunate enough to dodge it, to say the least. He landed on a building. A mistake on his part. Natasha came up and wrapped her legs around his neck and flipped him to the ground. She was on her feet before Loki shot at her, causing her to cry out.
"Now you bore me," Loki snarled.
"Loki!"
The god turned around to find a raven-haired boy and a man in blue ram into him. The raven-haired boy raised a fist, but never got the chance to use it as Loki kneed him in the stomach. He gasped and stumbled off of him, clutching his abdomen. Loki hit the man in blue with his staff, focing him to hit the wall. Sif appeared from behind him, steadying the boy.
"Loki!" Sif shouted. "Surrender yourself and your army before you tear the realms apart!"
"You can't," Loki spat. "There is not stopping it. There is only the war."
"So be it."
As the mutant and humans wandered down the halls, they kept a lookout for any frost giant or troll.
"Um, are you sure you can hear voices?" Sierra asked.
"Trust me, Sierra," Adam said. "My hearing is different from that of the average human being's."
Sierra didn't question anything after that. She just shrugged it off and followed.
As they drew closer, the noise coming from the room forced them to cover their ears. Adam, however, could still hear the voices.
"That noise is starting to burst my ears," Jean complained.
"That I can agree with," T'Challa grumbled, covering his ears.
"Whatever you're planning to do," Sierra managed to say, "I doubt it would work. No offense, but whatever guards the tree will not bow to anybody."
As they drew near a the room, the noise began to grow louder. Even Jean winced as she could not bear the noise.
"Someone shut them up," a voice growled.
Only one of them did not immediately recognize the voice. Adam motioned for them to follow close behind as they drew closer. He stepped into the doorway and froze.
"What is it?" Jean groaned, peeking inside. Her eyes caught sight of four kids and froze. "Oh-no."
"There are more kids that are going to get harmed," Sierra said softly.
Go away.
You do not belong here.
Adam's eyes widened. They were coming from the birds! Slowly, he reached one hand out towards them, hoping that it would work.
The birds stopped their magic and turned to them. Their black, beady eyes pierced into his soul, but he knew that he had calmed them down.
It's all right, he thought. We're not here to harm the tree. We just need help defeating Ulrich. You know yourselves that the power does not belong to him. Help us stop him.
The birds just stared at him. None of them really noticed that the other four had turned around until they heard Raf ask:
"Adam?"
Adam's arm dropped to the side and gave them a sheepish smile. A light emitted from the base of the tree, right before a beam of light shot up and went through the roof, causing Raf to scream.
This…this was unexpected.
"What's happening?" Peter shouted.
"He is losing control of the Odinforce," Faradei said.
"Oh, boy," Natasha mumbled.
"Loki, you have to keep the power contained," Thor shouted. "If you lose control, it could destroy the nine realms. You could begin Ragnarok."
"So be it!" Loki shouted.
"He's mad," Jack hissed.
"Aye, but not mad enough," Sindri snarled.
"Did you really thing you could beat me?" Loki yelled. "A band of mortals against Loki?"
Brokkr smiled. "We don't need to."
"What?" Clint shrieked.
The doors that led into Asgard broke opened and soon, swarms of elves and dwarves and gods came rushing in, letting out battle cries as they charged at Loki's remaining army.
"We just needed to keep you occupied," Vince finished.
"Charge!" Etrie shouted.
They let out a battle cry as they ran straight into the army.
"So, tell me again how you can see magic?" Adam asked as T'Challa studied the roots.
T'Challa said, "Thor let Wakandan scientists study his hammer long ago." He seemed to be in thought before he confirmed, "Here, the tree seems to be giving off all of the power."
"Of course it is," Chloe scoffed, rolling her eyes. "It's the source for all life."
"But Chloe, wouldn't it be dangerous if the life force was tapped and toyed with like this?" Raf asked. "Can't we somehow transfer it to Odin while he's asleep?"
"Um, that may be improbable," Chloe said, thinking it over. "How exactly will we do that?"
Raf looked stumped. He had not thought of that.
"So, what do we do?" Jean asked.
"When in doubt, blow it up," Sierra said as she notched an arrow.
"I wouldn't," Raf said.
"Why not?" Sierra questioned.
"In our mythology, the Tree of Life holds together all of reality," Chloe explained, stepping forward. "As all of reality seems to be feeding into the tree, I propose that we should reconsidered this."
"And the birds?" Jean eyed them suspiciously.
"I don't recall a bird in the Tree of Life," Chloe said, rubbing her chin.
"If there was Wi-Fi, I could look it up," Raf suggested.
"Dude, where in Asgard are you gonna get Wi-Fi?" Miko questioned.
"That's why I said if there was," Raf said.
Suddenly, the tree began to react again as the power came rushing out. Raf screamed and Briana clung on tightly to the girls as the Odinforce rushed out. Finally deciding enough was enough, Jean used her telekinetic powers to uproot it. Adam had to call the birds as the tree was torn out, replaced by a sapling. Whatever the damage would be, it wasn't there.
"What's gonna happen now?" Sierra asked.
"I do not know," Briana whispered.
"Well, it's over now," Raf said. "Right?"
"It is, boy."
The kids yelped at the sudden voice. The ravens flew from Adam to behind. They turned around to find them settle on a woman's arm. Another one, only younger, climbed off of an eight-legged horse.
"Hello, Hela," Jean greeted. "Frigga."
"F-Frigga?" Raf was elated at once. He was about to bow down, but he was stopped.
"Do not bow boy," she said. "Not for me."
"Besides," Hela said as she looked out the window. "We have bigger issues to worry about."
Loki looked around in confusion. He tried to summon more of the Odinforce, but soon realized what happened. "No," he shouted. "No!"
"Sucks to have a taste of your own medicine, huh?" Tony sneered.
Loki growled before pointing his spear-staff at them and shooting a beam at them, forcing everyone to go flying.
Jack coughed and felt a tang of metal in his mouth. He saw a drip of blood fall to the ground, causing him to gasp for air. He looked up to find his face mask and both Etrie and the others lying nearby. He turned around and found Loki standing over him, his spear-staff hybrid raised over the boy.
"Join your father's friends and comrades in Niffleheim," he growled in victory.
"No!" Steve shouted.
"Stop!"
Okay, this chapter wasn't as long as I wanted it to be, but at least I managed to get it done in time. So, whatcha think of the battle sequences? I know, I drew most of them from the EMH cartoon, but they handle the fights better than I possibly can. And the season finale for Avengers: Assemble? I thought it was really enjoyable. 'Til then, see ya and R&R.