Chapter 8
Kagome smiled brightly at seeing with her own eyes that her beloved Loki still lived. Hearing his sweet voice. Feel his power and his soul brush against hers. But now her thoughts were clouded a tad bit as she thought about a lot of things. Like Loki actions after falling from the Bifrost. And she was certainly not pleased to hear of the devastation he put on earth. even though she knew their friends and family didn't stop him because they knew he was not there to harm them. and left him alone. But kagome shook herself from her own thoughts. they were darker than she appreciated right now. when she just wanted to cling to the happiness she just found. She looked around and found herself in the hall of the portraits. It was a place where she had spent a great many of time since she could not be in her room after the loss of Loki.
Kagome was not surprised her feet had carried her here. Not only was this place where she could look at a great many pictures of her beloved Loki. And the rest of the family as well. but it where a larger version of their wedding picture hung on display. And while she treasured her little emerald locket that held the same one. It was comforting to see her Loki more life sized. Pretend for a moment he was still with her. like he might step out of the painting and be there again. Like it had all been an illusion. She was a tad bit shocked to find she was not alone here. It was a well-known place of the palace. but surprisingly in front of her wedding picture stood Thor human. And no Thor in sight. Staring at her and Loki picture as if it was a science project. With a frown on face. kagome sighed and walked up beside of her slowly and stared as well. eyes going over their faces. Remembered the moment in time and the happiness and joy and love she felt with her new husband. As she sighed sadly.
"This is not how he looked when I saw him on the news." Said Jane
"This is what he usually looks like, this is when me and my beloved got married it is our wedding picture." Said kagome
"I don't understand the clothing you're wearing. They don't look like the clothing in all the other portraits. Or the ones everyone else is wearing?" asked Jane
"it is a traditions in my demonic blood to wear this." Said kagome
Kagome put a hand up to stop her before she could ask more questions. Closing her eyes and sending power and waves of her awareness out to see what she could find. Strange powers with darkness and dark intent were making their way up towards them and the rest of the palace. It was a foreign power but one she recognized for some reason. kagome narrowed her eyes in concentrations as she casted her mind back. flitting through the background knowledge comparing puzzle pieces until two clicked together. A prisoner, one stationed near her Loki, but the thing was she has been just down there. She felt no one tell the take signature of Loki power. none of his smug excitement to watch a plan to come apart. Which meant he had nothing to do with this one. She looked back to jane with alarm and wonderment.
"We must leave now. "snapped kagome
Kagome wrapped a firm hand around jane wrist and made sure she didn't give her any of her poison or miasma. And dragged her along as she ran back towards the center of the courtyard where they first spoke. With the war to reclaim the nine realms. They expanded the training grounds, and it was the closest place to grab a weapon. They race the halls dodging down empty corridors for extra distance as kagome could feel the intruders coming closer to them. On one wall she found a niche which housed a very large case and made quick use work pulling it out and stuffing jane in behind it. as she pushed the vase back as she was able, they placed a strong barrier around it. As she was not waiting for anything from the human kagome turned and ran again. Close now to the courtyard where she could sense the mayhem of the warriors making their ready for the invasion. Frigga rushed over to her.
"Kagome where is jane?" asked Frigga
"don't worry the human is safe." Said Kagome
"They must be here for the aether, I will keep them off of her train," said Frigga
Kagome and Frigga hugged each other and kagome kissed her cheek not knowing this was going to be the last time they were going to be seeing each other. But kagome took off towards the opened center of the courtyard where the training grounds had been and extended and vaulted over the side and down onto the dusty hard packed floor. Most weapons had been grabbed. And used up at first sign of trouble. As she changed her course. Bypassing the gathering guards and ducking her away from any eyes that might see her and with to stop her. She was not fat from the ground floor. So, she made her way to the old training ground. Pushing her legs with her demonic powers. Ignoring her burning muscles. But kagome was starting to feel faint. Distant pull of her power. but she was knocked out. as they bound her and boarded a ship that was unknown to her. Panic seized her and not sure what she was going to do now.
Meanwhile a few hours later
Tears rolled unchecked down his face, and he let them. slumped against the wall in all his sadness, Loki simply had no care to right his own appearance at all now. Even though he has no clue what and who has been taken from him and no one knew who took her. but his furniture lay scattered in broken parts and bloody shards of glass smeared through red footprints across the glossy white floor. He had no idea how much time had inched by since that guard came to break his heart. With the news of his mother's murder but it had been a long time now. a long time by himself as no one had come to see him. not his brother, not his father, not even his beloved kagome. He cursed the foul, ugly beings for leaving him here when it had made its escape. Freeing nearly every cell of prisoners on its way. every cell but his. He could have been there. He could have protected his mother. He could have done so, the dungeon door opened and put up a crapy illusion not even Thor pea brain would not even take notice. While he stared blankly at Thor who took his red puffy eyes and messy hair. And the evidence of his mental breakdown.
"Did she suffer?" asked Loki
"I did not come here to share your grief brother. I came here to offer you a chance at a far richer sacrament." Snapped Thor
Loki snorted and had a feeling that was something that had to do with what and why he was here. So, what does his moron brother that he had to kill his pride to come here to help with something that he was not able to do. So yes, he wanted to know. But he also wanted to know what and why he would come to him for the help of all people. Thor sighed and can't believe he was going to have to let Loki go. but he had every right to know why kagome had not come to see him. it would kill him to know that she has been taken and he would have been able to protect her. and yes, jane is beating herself over that kagome has been taken from them because of her. but he kept telling jane that there was nothing she was able to do to help his poor sister out. but he knew kagome would hold up until they found her. but he knew Loki would not handle the news well. since kagome beside their mother was his most precious things in the realms.
"Go on I am interested." Said Loki
"I know you seek revenge against those as much as I wish to do so. You help me escape Asgard and I will grant it to you brother. Revenge and afterwards this cell." Said Thor
"You must truly be very desperate to come to me for help brother. What makes you think you can trust me after everything." Hissed Loki
"I don't, but mother and kagome does." Said Thor
Loki heart shattered with the two people he really loved most. And even though he loved Thor as well. but right now, he was not enthused about what he had done and kept from kagome. but he did remember the last time he been able to speak to his mother. And he hated himself for how he treated her and lashing out at her. other than treasuring her. even though now he was unable to do so. even though maybe one day he would be able to help and forgive himself for this. Even though he has no clue if she is in the soul society. Because no one would know unless his wife. But then again, he knew right now Odin is not in favor with the soul king. and that is something that gives Loki great pleasure when it comes down to the fact that king vegeta would never accept Odin in the family. The man has committed to many things against his daughter. And that was something vegeta treasure is his child among other things as well.
"My beloved?" asked loki
"They took her. The elves took her Loki. After everything. I trust you to help me get her back." said Thor
Loki eyes flashed and glowed and all the silly things he had been feeling curdled in an instant. And a consuming rage swept through him when he was told that his beloved was gone and taken by filthy elves. He burned and blessed him for the burn he was being that pushed him back to his feet. He flashed a crossed the cell ignoring the pain his feet were trying to tell him. He leaned as close to the glass as he could since the shield around the cell would allow him. and Thor eyes glowed as well but with anticipation as his own flickered with hatred. The need for justice, the need for revenge is coming more and more now. and now Thor knew he had his little brother on his side then that means that he has a fighting chance to get through this. And help to fight the elves to bring back kagome. but he knew once kagome is back with Loki he would not let her go. and he knew that he would allow this. Since Loki was innocent in his books.
Meanwhile with kagome
Kagome woke with a gasp and though her arms and legs still felt heavy she was relieved to find she can move again. But she must have retransformed back into her Asgardian outfit that matched her Loki. She did her best to drag herself up off the floor. Needing to pause and breathe and let the lights flash in her skull. Her throat ached and her head pounded. Dizziness threatened to push her right back down. But she had no idea where the fuck she was at. and she refused to be weaker than she was right now. She glanced around to see what her is around. and a mental check list was alarmingly there. A large purple person is not as big as genyu though. Or kenpachi or her one of her blood adopted fathers king cold. As he walked into the automatic sliding door. Flanked by two women. One with green skin and one with blue. And it became very apparent very fast that she had been taken by people from some other world.
"Are our accommodations not to your usual standards princess?" asked thanos
"Hardly I haven't been called princess, but they are fine I had worst before. Believe me not my first kidnapping. So, what do you want?" Said Kagome
Kagome crossed her arms over her chest like her father was known to do when he meant business. Eyeing her captors but keeping a tight leash on her powers. Hell, naraku and every other evil fucker that she has been kidnapped by was all better at this than this fucker in front of her. but not reaching out to test them out or read them. if only to keep the extent of her abilities a secret for as long as possible. With his hands behind his back. The large purple man who is smaller than genyu. He was the one who walked slowly up to her with measured steps and then studied her with an equally measured stare. She met his eyes fearlessly. Arching a silver brow at him. attempting to come across as bored as her father was known to do as well. simmering rage and growing concern.
"You don't ask who we are. But what we want. You don't desire to know who has taken you from your home?" asked thanos
"Sadly, enough I don't care much about that. it's not like it matters. I have been kidnapped far more times that I care to admit to anyone. and let's just say I lost count. So yes you want something from me like everyone else who has ever gone to the trouble of snatching me away. And like all those before you be disappointed when you don't get want you want. Same old thing you know." Said Kagome
Kagome sighed and was bored with this already. Hell, she didn't even know what these people wanted. But they were here for something. And if they called her princess then they have no clue who in the world she was. So, she was going to see where this was going to go with this. But then again there was not much she could do for right now. the purple guy chuckled at her fire. And it seemed he enjoyed the spire fire in front of him. He didn't know much about her. but she could be of some use. But he was not sure what it was just yet. But there was something about her that made him think about how in the world she be of some form of use to him. but that is not the point right now.
"Ah but we expected this fire from you. His memories were clear on that," said thanos
"What do you mean? His memories?" asked Kagome
"Oh yes. That fallen prince I caught in my net. It was his memories that led me to you. He was so easy to break and sift through. Half cracked already when I offered him the peace of my friendship. But he was so ignorant of the power he held in his hands when he had you. And I cannot forgive such ignorance I had to rescue you." Said thanos
Kagome blinked and swallowed her horror and rage tucking away this knew knowledge into the back of her mind. so, he knows who she was. He was just messing with her. but right now, she had to have to piss this purple man off. Or something. Because she was not going to just sit her and have this moron hold her hostage without any issues. Because she was going to make sure she would make his life hard if he planned on keeping her on this blasted ship. And why the hell did he claim that he was there to save her? That was another thing.
"Oh really, you think it is a so-called rescue. I had better. Either you have no basic manners to speak of or we come from places with widely different ideas about basic hospitality." Snapped Kagome
"The hospitality will come. But first you must prove your loyalty to my cause. Sweet soul stone. I ask that you end me your strength that I have average on the universe." Said thanos
Usagi looked past the kneeling purple man into the faces of the two woman who came with him. neither looked amused which meant this guy was serious. So, what in the world is this soul stone. Because she doesn't have anything of the kind. Even though she wondered what in the world what going on with those two. Are they his whores or something to him. while she eyed them. while she wondered what he had done to her Loki. But then again there was not much when it came down to the fact, he thinks that they need something from her. that she done have. If they think her silver crystal was something called the soul stone, they have it all wrong.
"ummmmm, I have no clue what you are talking about, what the hell is a soul stone? What the hell is that? and what does the universe even need avenging from. Normally my uncle lord beerus does that." snapped Kagome
The purple man drew closer and revealed what appeared to be a glowing blade of pure energy. Pushing it through the bars of her cage. He touched it to her skin and just managed to gasp around the excruciating pain when the deep unending well of power inside of her swelled up and consumed her. pushing her consciousness down and taking control over her body. But her power pushed the purple man away from her. while she glared at him. and still wondered what and why the fact that he was after some stone she has no stone he was looking for her. but right now, she needed to keep up her guard, it was not her first time that she was kidnapped for what and who she is. and what is connected to her soul. But she didn't understand why she would be known as a soul stone. It was a new one on her. but for right now she knew she was not going to let herself go on this one. And if this fucker wanted her for her power and other things, he has another thing coming.
Meanwhile back on asgard
Loki was set free from his prison. And the only thing that was on his mind was getting his beloved back by his side where she belonged. He wished he never doubted her when it came down to why she never came down to him time of need when he found out about his mother death. since she loved his mother as her very own. But it would seem he was greeted with a blade to his throat. After a few threats from his so-called friends but he understood what sif was trying to tell him, but she saw it in his eyes that he was going to do what he wanted, and he was going to bring back what was his. He was not happy that Thor human woman bitch slapped him. Loki wanted to be pissed off at another kick in the nuts from his pride. Oh, how the mighty has fallen. But the mischief showed in sif eyes, and he felt like he may yet have at least another ally in her.
Meanwhile with kagome
Thanos stumbled backwards closer to his daughters who readied their weapons for their defense. Nothing like this had been found in their knowledge gleaned from that useless prince he had taken control of. The female before him was expected to be hard to break. Difficult to sway. Firm in her. but the display she was currently putting on was equal parts breathtaking and terrifying. Her eyes glowed pink and red eyes are now blood red. As her demonic royal markings turned ragged and her fangs got longer. Her voice had gone deep and dark. As if all the ages spoke from within her. then it hit him he kidnapped neo queen serenity. Well, this was something different. But this was the soul stone in her.
"I will not allow you to harm my life! Death bringer. I don't have the stone you search for. " hissed Kagome
"She lies!" hissed nebula
Nebula barked from behind thanos who was looking in awe and in fear. This was something he was not even expecting. And the proof was right before him. He knew better not to mess with the demonic sayien princess who is known to be deadly in her very own right. And be careful when it came down to her claws. But he misunderstood their memories of Loki. So, this was something that he needed to rethink and maybe use her for some use. But then again, he was not sure if she would comply. But maybe he could make a deal in the end and won't keep it. but for now, he was going to see what he should do next. But it seems the woman before him was not going to be back down anytime soon. Because they thought wrong. And they would need to be careful about this.
"You are not a stone of souls? What are you then?" Asked thanos
"I am princess of the house of the moon. The princess of the sayien race, along with the heir to the soul king. the keeper of the shikion no tama. the stupid rock you seek is of destruction. But I am not or have not the stone you seek. But attempt to harm again you will be forced to rectify your arrogance painfully." Hissed Kagome
Thanos heard her threat was not empty, and he knew that he should listen. But he was not one to back down. Even though the room felt very cold and heavy. But he was going to ignore that one as well. But thanos had not come so far to give up. He would never give up. He stepped forward again and the energy blade at the ready. And his captive power source crouched like an animal ready to pounce. He pushed forwards despite her warning. And then she screamed a guttural battle cry as beautiful and terrible power bloomed from her body and her hands and forced them away from her. thonos wondered if he made a mistake when he took Loki wife. But then again there was not much he was able to do now. He was stuck with her. and maybe he was going to use her power for battle.
To be continued
