Breaking the Bonds

Disclaimers: I don't own anything, not Loki nor the Marvel universe. All I own is my imagination and fantasies. I write fanfiction for my own fun and enjoyment, not for any other nefarious purpose. This is also my very first Fanfiction I have written, so I will strive to keep all errors at bay. Currently rating should be T, however this is prone to changes.

Thank you to everyone who read and reviewed on my first chapter! It means a lot to me. C:

Chapter 2- Stepping into the Unknown

Walking briskly down the golden corridor, Loki snuck behind a pole to quickly collect himself and plastered on a façade to hide his feelings and thoughts. Not long after, Thor came walking in armed with his beloved hammer Mjolnir, in one hand, and a goblet of wine in the other.
Drinking all the wine with one gulp, Thor shouted "Another!" to the servants as he smashed the goblet into the lit stone altar, the residue alcohol creating a sudden surging of flames.

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Thor continued walking down the corridor, and Loki, now calm, glided out his hiding spot behind the pole and stood beside Thor as they waited for Thor's coronation to start.
Loki turned towards Thor, smiling slightly. "Nervous brother?"
Thor laughed humorously before replying, "Have you ever, known me to be nervous?"
Jestingly, Loki said, "Euh. Well there was the time in Nornhiem-"
"That was not nerves, brother! That, was the rage of battle," Thor quickly defended himself.
"Oh, I see," Loki said quietly.
"How else can I fought my way through a hundred warriors and pulled us out alive?" Thor said.
Frowning, Loki said "Euh. As I recall, I was the one who veiled us in smoke to ease our escape."
Thor laughed again. "Yes, some do battle, others just do tricks."
Loki felt a pang of bitterness and anger, which was fuelled even further when the servant carrying another goblet of wine snickered beside him. Loki gazed coldly at the servant, and with a simple hand gesture, turned the wine into three, small, harmless snakes. The servant dropped the goblet, and stared horrified at Loki and the snakes.
Loki chuckled softly, feeling slightly better.
"Loki," Thor complained. "Well that was just a waste of good wine."
"Oh, it's just a bit of fun. Right, my friend?" Loki waved his hand again and the snakes turned into smoke.
Thor and Loki both chuckled and the servant quickly scampered forwards to collect the empty goblet, soon disappearing from view.
Another servant came, presenting Thor's helmet to Thor. Thor took it, fiddling with it for a bit.
Loki turned towards him. "Oh, nice feathers."
Thor chuckled again. "You don't really want to start this again, do you, cow?"
"I was being sincere," Loki quickly replied.
"You are incapable of sincerity," Thor countered.
"Am I?" Loki said.
"Yes," Thor said seriously.
Loki felt another sharp pang of bitterness which he covered with a smile.
"I've looked forwards to this day as long as you have. You're my brother, and my friend. And sometimes I am envious, but never doubt that I love you," Loki said. Loki felt that this was going to be the only time to say his goodbye to Thor.
Thor smiled, and reached up to pat Loki's shoulder. "Thank you."
"Now give us a kiss," Loki smiled jokingly.
Thor chuckles, "Stop." Thor adjusts his garments and puts on his helmet. "How do I look?"
"Like a King," Loki said, smiling. A horn sounded in the distance. "It's time."

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Thor's coronation was beginning. Thor was late. Loki stood impatiently beside his mother, Frigga as Thor finally came arrogantly striding into the great hall. Thor threw his hands up, showing off Mjolnir as he walked towards the throne. The roar and the applause from the people was deafening.

Thor knelt down at the foot of the stairs of the throne before Odin, the Allfather. Thor was smiling, and winked at Loki's direction. Loki rolled his eyes; Loki can also sense mother's and the Allfather's disapproval at Thor's idiotic demeanor.

Knocking his spear, Gungnir on the ground, Odin silenced the hall with loud boom.
Odin's authority here was absolute as he addressed the crowd, and Thor with his thunderous voice:

"Gungnir. Its aim is true, its power strong. With it I have defended Asgard and the lives of the innocent across the Nine Realms since the time of the Great Beginning. And though the day has come for a new King to wield his own weapon - that duty remains the same. Thor Odinson, my heir, my first-born." Loki's heart clenched at the sheer amount of pride and adoration he could see in his father's- no, the Allfather's eyes towards Thor that he had never received. Loki pushed those thoughts out of his head and turned his attentions back at Odin's speech.

"- fit companion for a King. Today I entrust you with the greatest honor in all the Nine Realms. The sacred throne of Asgard. I have sacrificed much to achieve peace. So, too, must a new generation sacrifice to maintain that peace. Responsibility, duty, honor. These are not merely virtues to which we must aspire. They are essential to every soldier and to every King." Loki mentally snorted, like Thor had any responsibility or duty. All Thor had was honor, he had to admit that. He certainty couldn't maintain peace- sooner or later, he'll get himself and the realm into trouble, and this time, Loki wouldn't be there to get him out of the mess.

Odin seemed to be finished with his monologue. He stared down at Thor with pride.
"Thor Odinson, do you swear to guard the Nine Realms?" Odin boomed.
"I swear," Thor said seriously.
"Do you swear to preserve the peace?" Odin said.
Loki had to work hard to keep his thoughts from showing on his face.
"I swear," Thor repeated.
"Then on this day, I, Odin Allfather, proclaim you, Thor Odinson, as the King of Asgard." Odin knocked Gungnir on the ground, symbolizing his last command, before walking down the stairs and holding out his hand to Thor.
"Come," Odin said and he led Thor up to the throne, indicating Thor to sit on it.
Thor slowly sat down, and the hall exploded with cheers and applause.
"Long live King Thor!" the people shouted.
Frigga was crying tears of pride and joy into a handkerchief. Loki smiled, faintly, knowing that he would need to leave soon.

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There was an huge feast. Everyone was trying to congratulate Thor, trying to get a chance to talk to the newly made king. An hour into the festival, Loki saw that everyone was preoccupied and no one seemed to notice him. Slipping out of the hall, he walked to an isolated balcony. He gazed out at the golden city, memorizing each detail into his memory. With a complicated hand gesture, the glow of his green seiðr seeped into his skin. Loki had made himself permanently invisible from Heimdall's all seeing eyes.

Taking a deep breath, Loki cast his eyes around, and found nobody watching him.
Using his magic, he quickly but carefully drew a golden rune into the air. The rune sparkled and shone brightly for a moment, before collapsing to form a portal into the very branches of the Yggdrasil. With one last look at Asgard, Loki stepped through the portal which closed behind him with a flash of green light.

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Is this okay? Below are some links of where I got some of the information from:

YouTube: Thor (2011) Deleted Scene "Thor & Loki" by FilmIsNow Movie Bloopers & Extras (this is the little talk between Thor & Loki)

YouTube: Thor's Coronation Scene - Thor (2011) Movie CLIP HD by TopMovieClips (Thor's coronation scene)