The Hulk smashed Loki into Tony Stark's floor over and over again. Finally after a couple of blows, Loki is left breathless in the crater created by his own broken body. The pain radiates through his entire body. He let's out a moan as his eyes gradually shift from blue to green, he has regained all control. Tears pour down his face as he realizes what has happened. He can hear screams coming form the Midgardians. He tries to move, to help them, but his it is hopeless. As he slips into unconsciousness all he can think about is the safety of his brother.
"brother." he whimpers as his eye lids close, inviting the darkness. He awakens again. The screams are gone. he wonders if everyone is dead or the Chitauri were defeated. He prays for the latter. Slowly he moves into a sitting position. Luckily his Seidr has healed some of his previous injuries. He sense a presence and turns his head to be met with an arrow being pointed directly at his face. He tries to speak, but the glares filled with hatred prevent him from doing so.
No point in telling them, they wouldn't believe me. They will call me a liar, best to stay silent.
He is put in shacked and led to Shield Headquarters. He's limping profusely, his brother's arm supports him. The touch is cold, devoid of love or tenderness.
It will be alright, I'll explain everything when I get back to Asgard. I have done no wrong. Even the genocide attempt on Jontenheim was not entirely my fault. Thanos brainwashed me, used the mind gem to infiltrated my mind before the coronation. The gem played on my emotions: fear, anger, and loneliness. I couldn't fight it. They will believe me...they will.
Even as he though this, he knew deep down they wouldn't. he's been portrayed as a liesmith practically his whole life, he will receive no help from them, from anyone. he was lying to himself, comforting himself. The hopefulness was the only thing keeping him sane. As he was pulled forward he hid his gaze from the fury. he could not take their anger, not now. He needs rest, time to heal. Most importantly he needs the warm embrace of his mother. It is unlikely he will receive affection from Odin, but the fantasy of such an event makes him feel better, Such thoughts are dangerous, they will only lead to more despair later on.
Captain Rogers steals a glance at the prisoner. Surprisingly he feels pity for him, He must be in pain. There's blood flowing from his pant leg, he's limping badly. He hesitates for a moment then speaks," He's looks hurt pretty bad, maybe we should-" Captain Rogers was interrupted.
"He deserves to suffer for the pain he has caused, did you forget he used that sceptre to enslave my mind, Captain? Hawkeye said with a snarl.
" No! I just..." He trailed off not wanting to upset Clint further. They marched further into the compound where Loki was confined to a cell, Thor placed a metal contraption over his mouth, Loki did his best to overt his gaze. His whole body screamed in pain, but he remained silent. He wanted to apologize. What happened wasn't in his control, but if he had been stronger maybe...He pushes the though away and lies on the cold hard ground. Now alone he lets tears fall. He closes his eyes and again welcomes the darkness. Not long after he is shaken awake by rough hands. Barely given the chance to open his eyes his pulled to his feat by Thor.
"I'm taking you back to Asgard... Loki how could you do this?" Loki opens his mouth to speak, but the words won't come. he falls silent and let's himself be led to Central Park. Loki desperately wants to embrace his brother, feel his gentle touch, listen to the sound of his heart beat, but he hold back. Thor grips his arm too tightly, which caused him to flinch and pull away. Thor's face fell, he resisted grabbing Loki again. Standing adjacent to one another Thor holds out the tesseract. Loki looks up at the Avengers. Black Widow whispers something into Clint's ears, causing him to smirk. Loki's eyes flick over to Tony Stark. He held his gaze for a moment, trying to convey his sorrow, and how sorry he is. The moment passed as he grips the Tesseract. There is a flash of light and the brothers are gone.
Most of the Avengers look pleased, however Tony's face darkens with confusion. He tries to decipher the look he just received, what on Earth did he just see?
"That's odd..." He speaks out loud not intending to.
" What is?" Bruce asks.
"Is it just me or were his eyes green just now?"