Chapter one
"The Tesseract has awakened. It is on a little world. A human world. They would wield its power. But our ally knows its workings as they never will. He is ready to lead. And our force, our Chitahuri, will follow." Screaming surrounded the two beings. "The world will be his. The universe yours. And the humans, what can they do but burn?"
Two Earth days later…..
The cool air filled the night, music of the clubs beat in the background it was like my heart felt every bass tone. The vibrations of it all. The night was not too cold for being summer, but in living up state New York would have its pros and cons. I walk past a line of cars parked along the street, no one in sight. I contemplate which car I would take tonight. I stop not too far along noticing a candy red Mustang GT. Taking my hand and sliding it against the cool exterior metal, so shiny and beautiful. I stop by the handle and glance inside to see that it did in fact have an alarm.
"That's an easy fix." I felt the impulsive shiver ran down my arm and into the car, the static leaving my body truly felt amazing. 'Click' was the only sound as I open the door. I shuffled to get inside. Sitting in the seat enjoying the feeling behind the wheel. The car smells like vanilla and cheap cologne. Checking out my surroundings to make sure no one was around, i turn to the ignition to began my work. After ten minutes I was getting frustrated now. The faster I do this, the faster it'll be before anyone notice that the car I was in was not mine and this was taking longer than normal.I was beginning to have anxiety now. I place my hand near the ignition again sending small electrical bolt through the engine. Normally it only takes three or four times before this would work. "Damn it," I muttered. I was on my last attempt when I felt a sudden hand gripping my shoulder ripping me out of the car, thrown against the pavement and startled I look up to see two figures in front of me.
"Look fellas."
Raising my hands up in defense I gulped, I was in trouble. "Is this your car?" I began to get myself off the ground,weary and with caution. "Sorry, I really had no idea it was yours." I wanted to keep this intrusion short as possible, at the same time I wanted them to believe I was not alone. I look around for anything I could grab, looking back at the men I can clearly see these men had no interest in my priorities tonight. "Look I had a hard night, I just got back from the bar had a few drinks tonight I must have mistaken it for my Boyfriend's car. I'm terribly sorry." Leaning against the side of the Mustang to pull the rest of myself up. That fall was more nasty then I thought it was and I could feel my hip already began to bruise. "I'll just walk home. I guess better than drinking and driving, am I right fellas?" I chuckled. Not waiting for a response from them, I began to take my leave limping towards away from them and the car.
The man on my right step forward to stop me,grabbing my wrist in the process. I flinch trying to back away from him wincing in pain as his grip tighten. "Look I do not want any trouble you do not want any trouble!" I exclaim to them a bit louder hoping to gain some attention. The look in their eyes were off, careless; like as if they weren't there. It scared me, reminded me of a feral dog. Something about their Auras felt way off. Like it didn't belong to them … all the way. I couldn't put my finger on it, but something was not normal, and I did not like this one bit.
"I can see where this is going" I bit my bottom lip "you guys do not want to do this. Whatever you have planned, you'll regret it. I am sure of it." Tears began to swell in my eyes "So, let's just all turn around and forget tonight." I pleaded still no response. I realized talking wasn't going to get me anywhere now, so I began to charge my hands with little bolts of static. One thing I know, I can charge myself up enough to become a human taser; but it would only be for one good zap. I would still have a problem with the other thug.
Suddenly the guy on my left went to jump at me.
I brace myself for impact with my free arm trying to cover as much of my body as I can.
"Halt! Or you will regret your next move, vermin. I can guarantee that with your life."
I heard the accent from behind them and felt the pressure being released off my wrist. When I peek up, I notice both guys were where yielded, stop in their tracks as if they were frozen on command.
"Oh, you'll stop for a British dude, but fuck what I say," I muttered, gaining all of their attention. I don't know what I should be more worried about right now: the two men or the six-foot giant standing behind them. He was not really a giant; I was only five foot four.
"Move aside."
They took his command as an order, both turning away from him.
He walk towards me and kneeled down to my level, making me retract my whole self. I notice him having the most softest blue eyes I have ever seen.
"If you wish not to be the meal for these two brutes tonight, then might I suggest you take your savior's hand." I watch him reach out to me, slightly brushing my cheek. "Are you injured?"
I shook my head no, I was speechless.
I watch him lean in towards me.
"Take my hand child"
I bit my lip, blushing; watching him, lost in his eyes. I slowly reached for his hand and felt a shiver as he took mine. I gasped as he pulled me into him.
"We should leave now," he whispered into my ear, cold breath catching my senses.
I closed my eyes. Taking in the moment, I notice he had the scent of pine trees and salt. Something warm embraced me like a safety blanket being wrap around my whole body. I felt him pull me up and begin to walk. I quicken my pace to stay in the same warm spot that engulfed me moments ago.
"Tell me your name child?"
We walk a good distance before settling down at a coffee bistro and deciding it was safe. I continue to sip on my hot chocolate he order for me and ordered a tea.
"They call me Lea, like in the bible." I watch him blink a few times as if it was foreign to him. "Like you know, THE holy bible."
He scrunched up his nose as if I just insulted him. "I've never spared anytime reading such fiction."
I squirted cool chocolate liquid out of my nose all while trying to hold in my snorts of laughter.
"I've never heard anyone refer to it like that before." I look outside and watch the cats across the street looking for food in the trash bins, not really having anything else to focus on.
"So, I take it you're not a fan of biblical literature? My aunt was a big fan of that stuff. Jesus figures and angels everywhere." I look around before trying to crack a joke.
"Normally it takes at least four months for me to get to know someone before they could make me snort out any forms of hot chocolate out of my nose. Not the most amazing of feelings to experience." look up at him and gave him a goofy smile. He returned a small snicker. "Okay," I lean forward after I wipe up my mess.I rested my chain in my hand "You ask my name and I gave it, can you return yours?"
"Loki. Loki of, well, just Loki." He reclined back into his chair, taking another sip of his tea. I could tell that introduction was foreign to him.
There was a small silence. I stared at him noticing that he looks tired and worn I wonder what he was doing out tonight.
"May I ask you what you where doing out this late Lea?" He avoided eye contact.
I sigh looking away, "so, we're going to play twenty questions, huh?"turning back with a smile. I always get cautious when someone starts to dig.
He raised an eyebrow to me as if telling me why would he really care.
Looking down into my mug. "I was just taking a walk," I said mildly while turning to look away from him. He didn't look amused.
"Just a walk?"
"Just a walk," I piped back shrugging. It was not really his business on what I was or was not doing. I wasn't sure if I could trust him or not. I've made a lot of mistakes just trusting people, and got hurt from it. I heard him let go of a deep breath then leaning making eye contact.
"Okay Lea," he responds, saying my name sternly, like a father would to a child, scolding them for stealing candy. "If you are going to proceed to lie to me, then I advise you that I will not partake in that game. I will take my leave. I presume you can cover our drinks?" He ended that with a smile. A sleek cruel smile.
"Wait, what? No, I…" I was stuttering, trying to catch my words and watching him step up to leave. I don't understand why he was acting like this. One moment we were getting along, and now he was upset? I felt myself starting to hyperventilate "I was trying to steal a car!" I yelled, but quickly covering my mouth and looking around to make sure no one had heard me. Well, that escalated quickly, I thought to myself. I watch Loki walk back to our table and sat back down with that same sly smile. "I have no money. I can't pay for our drinks, I'm sorry." I finally whispered to him. He continues to smirk in return while I take a big drink of my hot chocolate, glared daggers into the mug to avoid his reaction.
"That's a good girl. Now tell me Lea, doesn't the truth feel better?" He reaches for my hand taking it and caressing it gently. "Now tell me child, do you often do little shenanigans like tonight? Do you like to be bad?"
He looks me up and down with that last part. The way he said bad made my inners clinch. "And do not worry, I shall pay for our nourishment tonight for as long as you swear you will not lie. Not one fib."
"I like to survive," I stated, gulping. I was nervous. He was making me feel nervous and not in a way that I did not like. This nervous was dangerous and exciting. I lean back in my chair wishing I was invisible. "I have always pretty much been on my own." Taking my hand back, I started to drink more of my chocolate. I always found comfort in the sweetest of things. "I never really had the chance to fit in and be myself," I proclaim to him. "I was always just 'That girl' or someone no one really cared about."
"I could understand, it's relatable. Have you ever yearned for more in life? Craved power, and wield it? Like lighting, sudden but strong?"
His words were playing onto something. I could feel it, it's almost like he knew - .
"I know about you Lea; I saw you when you were going to unsuccessfully fight off those mid - those men."
I choke on my drink; my heart was racing. This was not okay. My eyes widened and I started to have a panic attack.
"Shush, shush! It's okay, Lea." He reached over to stroke my cheek and I felt the warmth again. "I am like you; I also desire to wield such power and dreams. You see, I am not of this realm. I come from a place of richest and beauty beyond any creatures' wildest dreams. I am the rightful king of that realm, and I am in the process of reclaiming my throne. I was wondering, since I was so kind to help you tonight, that perhaps you could help me."
I was in shock, still processing the fact that he knew what I was doing and how. I felt calmer now that things settle down again, but I was not sure how much more I could take with this emotional roller-coaster ride of invasion of privacy. But something urged me to trust him, so I did.
"What happened?" I ask quietly. I look up to his face waiting for a reaction.
"Pardon?" Loki questioned back. His eyes were unsure of what I was asking.
"What happened? How did you lose your throne?" I could feel the air tighten in the whole bistro. I continue to ask to see if I could unwind the tension. "A king just doesn't lose his kingdom. It's either taken from him or he wasn't a good king. I don't see you being a bad king, Loki, so was it taken from you?" I was nervous now more than anything. Last time I check kings and kingdoms are only in books and England. I notice he was clenching his jaw.
"Well, you see, yes, Lea, unfortunately it was…"
I reach for his hand this time and he gave it. And that's how we spent our night together. In that 24-hour coffee bistro.
Loki explain to me how his father exiled him to the place of New Mexico. How he had to save his brother, Thor, from the vile thing called The Destroyer. When he came back to be thought of as a hero, his family pushed him from the rainbow bridge into a void, forever falling as punishment because New Mexico was not enough. Apparently, Thor tricked his family and made them believe him over Loki.
He also warned me that there are people out there that want to use me and hurts me. That this organization called SHIELD would do anything they can. He also promised me that he can show me how to strengthen my power. Throughout all this confusion, sorrow and promises I agreed to help him. Not for me, but for Loki.
Loki was like me, he didn't have a home. How ever, while I left mine; his was taken from him. And I was going to help him get it back.