As Darcy continues to head towards where she first found Loki. Which he is currently behind her trying to stop Darcy from somehow getting him involved in something that could give both of them an execution or trap with either Thanos or an angry Odin ready to give both of them not only just a prison sentence. But a crueler punishment that will ruin everything for both of them. Though it might do some good for the world if they get the Infinity gems before Thanos but at what cost do they have to eventually pay?
"Darcy wait up." said Loki quickly trying to catch up to Darcy. But until finally he caught up to her and grabbing her full attention.
"Look you can try to talk me out of this all you want. But it's not going to work." said Darcy "Since I've made up my mind and know that you may not like this idea. But we're the only ones who knows about Thanos and his plans for the universe after he gets all of the Infinity gems. If we don't stop him then who will?" With that Loki managed to have some time to think for himself and he realized one thing that Darcy was right. Like it or not, they were the only ones who can stop Thanos and they have to do it. For the fate of the world, the innocent and themselves they need to do this. From where things are going it doesn't look like Loki had that much of a choice and he knew that if they were going to do something it has to be right the first time. Since the last thing he wants is to let Darcy exspsirence how angry Odin can get and what are the consequences they have to face because of this.
"Alright you win, we'll go to Asgard and then get those gems." said Loki giving in "But before we go anywhere and break into any vault. We're going to need to come up with a plan or else we're going to need to make ourselves comfortable in some prison cell. Along with hoping that Odin doesn't give both of us or at least myself an execution."
"Why would you think that he would give you an execution?" asked Darcy curiously "I mean isn't he supposed to be your dad? I don't think dads are suppose to plan any form their kids execution."
"Well he is supposibly is my father despite whether or not I'm adoptive. But according to Asgardian law if you commit treason then you have to face a public execution." explained Loki "But due to me being once a prince of Asgard and due to my mother's persuasion. Odin decided to just give me a life sentence and forbad anyone to see me including my own mother and Thor. Which it probley caused Thor to want to believe that I am dead then rebel against Odin's orders. So I was alone in my cell for the majority of the time with the exception of my mother who visited me despite his orders through a hologram. That is until I told her that she wasn't my mother. But for the majority of my time as a prisoner I was mostly alone. Even if I managed to escape my past and those terrible things that's what I will always alone." From the way Loki said it, Darcy began to feel sorry for Loki. Since in a weird way due to her own past she knows how he feels when it comes to these things. This is one of the few times Darcy ever saw Loki as a real person. Not just some made up super villain from a movie or comic book . From that moment on Darcy knew that she's going to continue to see Loki as that no matter what others might say.
"You know that you're not alone this time." said Darcy comfortingly "Plus I know exactly how you feel when it comes to dads and people coming at you because they don't support you or at least not truly loving you for the most part." With that she turned away trying hard to compress her emotions. Loki wanted to know how Darcy knew about how it felt to go through what he had to go through. But trusting his better judgement, he knew that it might be best if he doesn't ask and respect her privacy. If it wasn't well known or stated by either himself, Thor or maybe even Odin then he probley wouldn't have wanted someone to ask about his past. So he chose to stay quiet and focus on their mission and think up some sort of plan on how to break in and get out of Odin's vault without getting themselves arrested.
"I was thinking that maybe since no one has ever seen or officially met you on Asgard. So I was thinking that maybe you should disgise yourself as an Asgardian and distract the guards." said Loki "So that way it will be easier for me to get in and get the infinity gems and the Gauntlet."
"Now that's sounds like a really cool idea." said Darcy instantly and excitedly "So can I be a warrior once we enter Asgard and do this?" Which her request instantly surprised Loki and he automatically knew that this girl wasn't like any other he have ever met in any world.
"I'm going to safely assume that you're not into all of the gowns and glamor that comes to being as Asgardian?" asked Loki instantly.
"Nah I'm more of a tomboy at heart who have the brains of a scientist." said Darcy "You see Loki, I've always been the oddball of the group everywhere I go. It always seems like that I never fit in and people always treated me like if I was some kind of wierdo for it. Well except Jane that is. Along with Erik, Ian and your brother too." With that statement it made Loki symphonies with Darcy even more since he can already imagine what it must have been like for Darcy to go through what she must have went through during possibly her childhood and beyond. He was a misfit when he was child in Asgard and was constantly made fun of or criticize for his interest in magic and books. Maybe there was more to this girl then you would think from just meeting her.
"You know if you ever need a companion to talk to, I can be of service when it comes to chatting about your life and it's problems." offered Loki "Since all I can do is just sit down and listen if you ever want to talk whatever that is in your mind. Since I've been in a similar position myself and know what is like from my own experience."
"Wow thanks Loki, that's really thoughtful of you." said Darcy instantly "Are you always so full of surprises?"
"Only in my best moods and if I'm not busy trying to take over the world in anyway I can." said Loki "But my surprises occur the majority of my time." Which Darcy tried to hide a giggle since her question was a rhethorical question and he unintentionally made it into a sassy remark.
"Ok as I was saying, you will be dressed up as an Asgardian and distract anyone near or inside the vault. So that way they'll never know that I'm in there." continued Loki "Which I'm going in to search for any signs of the gauntlet or the Infinity gems and once I obtain them. Then I will give you the signal that I'm going to create with my magical powers. Once you see the signal then you will head towards the portal then I'll meet you there."
"Got it." Said Darcy immiediatly "Though I do have one question."
"What is it?" Asked Loki really annoyed and impatiently. Since he really just want to go through the hidden portal and do the plan already.
"When we do this... Will we have a chance to beat up any Chitari or Asgardians while we're there?" Asked Darcy excitedly. Which her question made Loki immediately surprise and knew that she shouldn't be looking forward to beating up every Asgardian that tries to attack them and should be more focus on getting the Infinity gems and getting out of Asgard alive and undetected.
"I think we should be more focus on trying to find our best means to accomplish this and not letting anyone find out who we are and escape alive." Said Loki "Not keeping count on how many Asgardians we fight in order to stay alive. Now come on the sooner we get this over with. The sooner we can stop Thanos and return to our everyday lives. Along with pretending that this never happened to begin with."
"Sure fine Loki whatever you say." said Darcy already rolling her eyes at the Asgardian. Soon the two of them went through the portal which it instantly led them to Asgard. Before Loki could say anything... all he noticed was how amazed she is by the very sight of Asgard. Plus for some reason he felt really happy that he managed to make Darcy feel good. But he knew that he should ignore all of these sentimental feelings. Since Loki knew that they are absolutely useless and won't help them get the Infinity gems and defeat Thanos.
"Wow I can't believe that you used to live here and just left everything like that." said Darcy "I mean if it were me I would totallly stay even if it means I could get some luxury out of it. Do you get any luxury in just living in Asgard?"
"Well as a prince I did have some but I have to deal with training and have to put with the highest expectations that a prince of Asgard could have for when it comes to fighting any form of threats against the realm." said Loki "We do get a bit. But the majority of the time we had to fight for any reason as long as it defends Asgard and all it's glory. Though I was never a happy camper with all of these high expectations of how men needs to be in order to gain respect especially a prince. I just felt like I had to hide myself from everyone in order to gain their respects especially from my father. Though during at the time I felt like he favored Thor for everything he does even after he banished him. Even though now I know that he does care for me, I just wish that he would show that affection to me in the same room without an allusion." Darcy immediately began to understand why and how Loki became the person that led the Chitari to take over Earth and for some strange reason she began to relate to him due to her own personal experiences when it came to having some form of trouble when it comes to parents and society's high expectations.
"Look I kinda know how you feel." said Darcy instantly "But let's not get into all of that stuff and just focus on this mission already." Loki can tell that Darcy is a little uneasy, but ultimatly decided to respect her privacy and it might be better not to ask her until they know each other pretty well and when Darcy feels ready to tell him. Since from what he saw and experience from his short time of staying with her, he knew if he ever dare tries to ask about something like this then he'll find himself homeless on earth with nothing to wear but his Mysto costume for the rest of his life.
"Ok I know a hidden passageway that's close by that could get us into the palace without anyone not even Heimdall finding out that we're even here." said Loki "Plus the best part is that no one not even Odin or Thor knows about it." Which it got Darcy to remain focus on the mission and she quickly started to follow his lead in a non Darcy like way. Loki began to wonder whether or not if he should say something to at least tell Darcy that she's not alone or just leave Darcy alone when it comes to whatever happened that got her to be like this. Loki decided it might be best to do the second option for now until they both get to know each other a little better that is.
Soon they arrived at the secret passageway and was about to enter it. That is before Loki remember something that was extremely important in order for their plan to work. He turned to Darcy and immediately used his magic in order to make Darcy wear this strong Asgardian armor that could protect her from all types of Asgaurdian attacks. Which it immediately appeared on her. But without another word they headed in and continued to go through the secret passageway in deep silence and without a word being said to one another. Once they were almost at the end of the passageway, Loki decided to break the silence and say something that at least affects the mission.
"There's a guard in front of the vault and this passageway leads us directly towards the vault and once we get out I'm going to turn invisible and you are going to go talk with the guards. Make sure to continue talking to them until I come out with the infinity gems and the gauntlet."
"Ok got it." said Darcy "So exactly how long do I have to talk to these guys? Since they might find that something's up if I apear out of nowhere and began to have a friendly conversation."
"I have the slightest idea and just use your imagination." said Loki a little annoyed for her questions that obviously have a really obvious answer. "Since it clear that you have a ton to use." Which Darcy just rolled her eyes and then soon once they made it to the exit, Darcy was the first who came out and then headed straight towards the guards ready to have a friendly conversation with them. But instead of going in front of them, she decided to sneak up and surprise them.
"Hello boys." said Darcy from the back. Which captured the the guards in surprise and they were ready to attack, but they quickly put down their wepons once they saw her. "Do you guys know where a girl like me could train for a royal guard? Plus how hard is it for someone to become a royal guard." Which resulted in the guards immiedialty becoming distracted and decided to try to play along with Darcy's 'desire' of becoming a royal guard. But little do the two of them knew was that Loki invisibly sneaked past them and managed to get into the vault right under their noses. Once Darcy saw both the door opened and closed, she couldn't help but grin since she knew that Loki made it inside the vault and probley on his way to get the Infinity gems.
A couple minutes later
Loki quickly got into the vault as fast as he could and then he decided to quickly get the Infinity gems and the gauntlet as fast as he can. So that way they can leave without any of the guards figure out what Darcy is really up to or kick her out and then he'll have to find her which will make things more difficult for them. He headed straight towards where he remembers where the gauntlet was since the last time Loki was in the vault. But once Loki found it and opened the vault, he quickly noticed that the vault itself was empty and there was nothing there. Except the pedestal that it was originally standing on, it seems like that Asgard was been robbed blind and no one had even bother to even check if the rooms to make sure if there was anything missing.
Loki already fearing the worse, raced across the vault to see if the stones were still there and they came all the way there for nothing. But from a quick look around he manage to find the tesseract completely unharmed and without a second thought he grabbed and walked away from the room. At least he managed to get one infinity gem and Loki soon make his way to another secret passageway that he knows off that would lead to the throne room. Since Loki remembered his theory and quickly went into the throne room. Before he went in, Loki quickly checked if there was any signs of Odin, another Asgardian or some guard in general before he makes his move. Once he feels like the coast is clear, he went over to spot where the Gungnir is held and then quickly grabbed it and then make an allusion of the septar so that way no one will suspect that it's missing. That is until Odin tries to grab it and then discovers that it was nothing but a allusion and realize that it's missing. After he grabbed both of the objects he quickly headed where the guards were guarding the door already distracted by Darcy and then quickly made a spark of magic to try to capture her attention. Once Darcy saw it she began to move back a little bit and trying to separate herself from the guard.
"Well it was nice talking to you guys but I kinda have to go to training and running late as it is." said Darcy already backing away from them "So bye." With that she quickly ran away from them and hurried to Loki, leaving the guards really confused. Once she made towards him, she noticed that he has just Gungnir and the tesseract in his arms.
"So is that all you could find?" she asked in a loud whisper "Since I thought you said that the gauntlet is here."
"I checked the vault and it seems like that Thanos stole it before we did. The same goes for the other stone." said Loki "But we'll worry about that later, since right now we have to go before anyone else sees one of us or worse both of us. It's a good thing that there's a hidden portal near by us back to Earth." With that they hurried to the portal and they managed to go through it as fast as they could.
The portal soon got them both in downtown London, they noticed that there was a giant clock right nearby. Darcy immediately knew that they were close to Big Ben and fortunately there was a subway station that is nearby and they could take that in order to get back to her apartment. But she knew that they need to make it quick before someone ask about why they are dressed in a certain way and suspect something is up. But fortunately she came up with a lie to cover it, not a moment too soon.
"Uh execuse me, why are you two dressed like that?" asked an old man looking strongly at the duo. Which they both stared awkwardly at the man and before Loki could say anything to cover it up. Darcy took lead of the situation itself.
"We were just at a costume party." said Darcy instantly "My friend here is a superhero that we know that wants to help people but hasn't made debut due to the lack of crime, but saved us. I'm just a warrior and I wanted to dress up like Xena but the costume store only had this costume that's all. Now if you excuse us we need to go meet up with our friends." Which she managed to grab a hold of Loki's hand and then quickly dragged him to the subway and Loki allowed for Darcy to drag him around due to the fact that he was surprise at one thing she said. Once they arrived at the train station, he decided it might be best to ask her right now.
"Did you mean what you've said to him?" asked Loki out of nowhere "Am I really your friend?" Darcy was immediately surprised at the question itself, since she thought that Loki already saw them as such.
"Yeah of course we are, especially after all we've been through in the past few days." said Darcy instantly "I mean of course we are friends despite our disagreements. But we'll find a way to work around that somehow. Wait till we get home, since there's something I really want to tell you. I'm surprise that you haven't realize that yourself." Loki couldn't help but feel a bit happy, since from all of this he never thought that he would have found a purpose to keep on fighting against something he believes in or at least find a friend that actually believes in and possibly trust him. Which Loki for some reason is beginning to feel like that maybe despite how the odds seems to be against him at the moment. Maybe this new secret life on Midgard will somehow work out after all, somehow...