Chapter 10
Loki paced the king's study and breathed deeply through dark frustration. Another search party had returned empty handed. Not his demonic angel. no information. Nothing. They had been sent to rest and the next party in the queue had been sent out in a direction previously searched for with instructions to go even deeper to look even further. This has been going on too long. And he was getting too desperate. Every second she was out there in that monster grasp without him put her further into danger and he feared the day he lost hope she might be still alive. Kagome was very smart and crafty, able to defend herself. But she was also very mouthy as all hell. and he didn't know how much disrespect thanos would tolerate before he decided her usefulness wasn't worth it.
Loki had to say it was something that always amused him before. He himself being irreverent. But now it only added to his stress. He went back to Odin desk and took out the plans he had drawn up to have a rotating guard always posted near the reality sone left with the collector in case Thanos went after it. wish was very likely. He already had extra guards posted near the tesseract. Guards that were to inform him of any subtle flux in the powers inside of it. Thus far it had remained quiet. A knock on the study door sounded and triggered his Odin illusion. And the servant at the door entered at his quite bidding. All he wanted was for his wife to be back with him. is that too much to ask for. He missed her deeply and didn't know how he would continue going the way he does. But he knew one day she would be back with him. but he was not sure when that would be.
"My king, the royal architect has delivered these for your approval. The plans you asked to be drawn up for the new theater stage and statures."
"Ah yes, thank you good man you may leave them and go." Said loki
When the servant was good and gone, he dropped his transformation and rubbed his eye. Still not used to the way the metal patch dug into his skin. And unrolled the plans and looked them over one at a time. Superfluous, they were all extravagant. Silly and ridiculous. But they were distracting and keeping his subject's attention off what he may be doing behind the scenes. And on easy entertainment. And if he used his new theater for pro Loki propaganda then it wasn't just a waste of precious. To find his beloved wife immediately. Loki snorted to himself at the plans for a great statue of himself. Knowing exactly what his wife would have to say about it. His mouth twitched up in amusement as he adjusted the dimensions of the stature of himself to be bigger. If he was going to buy her criticism for his vanity he may as well, make it worth it. he neatly rolled the diagrams back up and set them aside for later. And then made himself invisible to go back to his rooms for a much-needed escape before checking on the hopeless fool that replaced Heimdall with.
Meanwhile with Kagome
Thanos raged silently. But his soul swelled swirled and buffeted against her with deep tides of anger. Loud and harsh and all consuming. It was disgusting to her to say the least. And Kagome longed to rush away to her room and bury herself under her thin scratchy blanket. But even since Gamora defected, and nebula had been captured. He kept her close. Way took close. Scarcely letting her leave his side save for when she was locked away in her room at night. He was the worst kind of company. Kind of makes the miss the times of naraku and her other evil bastards. Her annoyance and depression mixed with her extended stay with thanos. Not only two years of grieving. The shocking blow of her family lies and Loki sudden reappearance. Was all proof after this most beloved daughter had betrayed him. and the other had been taken away. She glanced up at him on his floating throne and shivered at the twisted scowl on his face.
"Time for bed." Said thanos
Thanos lept down and Kagome tried not to sigh in relief and skipped the joy down the hall when he led her to her room. The sound of the lock at her back didn't even cause her to flinch with dread it used to feel a lot more alike freedom than prison. She would not think on the concerning that shifted her mind was later. For now, she hopped into her bed and pulled her awful covers over her head. And the lights clicked off as they always did. And she brought out her locket for her nightly gazing. As she allowed the shimmering hologram of her and Loki to illuminate her little bubble of safety under the sheets. She allowed a little blossom of hope to unfurl dep in the recesses of her soul.
Gamora had betrayed them. she left. She chose to go against their long-held mission and pursue something for herself. This was huge, very huge. With a lot of potential for havoc against thanos and the mission put them all on. as Gamora knew what he was up to. and she be in danger of quickly losing her freedom if he couldn't be stopped before it was too late. But the thrill of excitement at all those possibilities died a little at her remembrance of nebula fate. She had been captured and that did not bode well for her. her holders certainly had no good intentions for her but if she managed to return. Thanos anger and disappointment at another perceived failure on her part was sure to bring her new levels of pain he had not yet unleashed on herself.
Kagome secretly hoped they would never find her. though she would miss her. she was just starting to crack her. She could tell nebula wanted to settle maybe some sort of friendship. But an easier camaraderie where she didn't feel such a need to prove now, they probably never have it. Kagome sighed and took one last look at her Loki face. Taking all the love and longing it made her feel and stuffed those feelings even deeper down in her heart and soul where she could build strength from it for all that she could feel coming. The promise of safety of her loved one was a good leash for her.
But it was only a leash that tethered her to thaos. She did not believe in his cause, nor did she feel any loyalty of familiar bond towards him. no, the only thing staying her hand from just killing him were his threats against her family and Loki. And the fact she be stranded in deep space on this blasted ship she couldn't fly since she has no clue about its tech. but just because she couldn't kill thanos herself. Didn't mean she wouldn't allow someone else to do it.
Meanwhile with loki
There are a great many illnesses throughout the cosmos so that once you have been infected, you're well protected from catching that illness again. Though like itself had evolved into many different forms depending on the conditions of the planet it rooted to. unfortunately for Loki. Falling from the Bifrost did not tend to imprint into his memory. The mind-searing pain of being kicked out of the open tunnel of a functioning Bifrost was loke Thor hammer in the face. and this time. He didn't have the benefit of being mentally and emotionally numb. He landed with hard thunder in the gross pile of fouls and peeled himself out of the hole he made on impact with a harsh swear.
"For fuck sakes." Snapped Loki
Thor always came back to his ignorant bullheaded good for nothing brother. Things have been going so well. He been getting leads back on his search parties about the infinity stones and his pro Loki propaganda had been working swimmingly. Everything was going exactly according to plan. And then Thor. He ruined everything. And though it had been nice to finally be acknowledged by his father before he kicked the bucket. Has there been yet another lies uncovered and that very lie was now wreaking havoc on the peaceful life he made Asgard into. And now he was stuck on some trash pie planet in the middle of bumble fuck. Loki quickly made himself invisible to avoid drawing unwanted attention and then set his sights on a large group of buildings he could see in the distance.
Meanwhile a few days later
Sakaar seemed to turn out to be a greater thing than Loki could have hoped for. There were people here from every single part of the universe. And beyond as well. so much information to uncover. So many connections to make. Odds were great someone might be able to give him something useful to his search if he did everything right. He just had to be careful of the grandmaster though. So far, he managed to mostly endear himself to the crazy leader of this shit hole of a planet. And he was on his good side. But that could change if he wasn't very careful. Eccentric and ostentatious. The grandmaster delivered gifts and punishments with the same sort of odd, weird sick joy. That inspired both trust and disgusting ways. It could be heard to know where you stood with him. but with his ability to sense a lie or falsehood Loki could tell the grandmaster was sincere when he told him he liked him.
Loki knew this is how he had to keep it. There were many ships in the grandmaster fleet. And the minute Loki found a promising lead on thanos. He was going to take one and be so far gone from this shit hole of a planet so fast heads would turn. In the meantime, he had a part to play for the time being. And an image to uphold. The group around him currently and entertaining right as he put on his most charming and disarming grin and made himself out to be sad. Forgotten prince. They ate it all up. and now was the time for each to begin sharing their own stories. Which was where he keeps one keen eye out for anything that could lead him to believe they maybe displaced because of Thanos and his drive of the stones. He picked up a few leads this way already so he had hoped it wouldn't be too long before he had something to go on. but Loki groaned when he heard his name and say Thor there.
Meanwhile a few hours later
Thor was put into the holding area for the gladiators waiting to be tossed into their life-or-death battles was disgusting to say the least. Loki couldn't imagine the reason the grandmaster didn't fix this place up. He certainly had more than enough money to do so. He hadn't been able to muster up the courage to come and stand in this filth himself. But he had to do something to convince his brother not to act rash and potentially mess everything up once again for him. Thor of course was his usual annoying self. and Loki was quickly losing his patience trying to reason with him. a rock pinged through his illusion and the tenuous grasped on his temper begin slipping.
"Did you really think I'd come see you in person? This place is a shit hole." Said Loki
Thor glared at his brother for being annoying. As if he was trying to act loke he cared. He was here for something. To tell him something. Even though he was not in no mood to care to even listen to whatever he was going to tell him. But then again, he never let him say what and why he did what he had done to their father. Even though he was still pissed off that he even did that. even Heimdall was trying to tell him as well. but he didn't want to listen. Loki sighed and knew Thor was going to be acting this way. and Heimdall even told him Thor didn't want to hear the excuses. But for right now he needed to go and see if he would hear what he had to say.
"Oh, ok fine then. You want to be a stubborn pain in the ass. That is your choice. But I won't have you ruining what I have been working towards here like you ruined Asgard. the grandmaster is insane, but he is useful. If you promise to do exactly as I say I will bring you to his side and take you with me when I leave her." explained Loki
Thor eyed him silently before looking away to inspect his nails with all the grand indifference of someone, only acting like they didn't care to wait about what was going on. Thor sighed and didn't know what to believe what was going on with his brother. He didn't even know where his mind was anymore. But he wondered if he ever once thought about Kagome. Loki sighed and didn't know what to think about what to do with Thor right now. but then again this was normal for Thor when he was like this. And it was always something Kagome hated and so did he. Loki was doing everything he could to find his beloved. But Thor didn't know if he truly was.
"Yes, I have noticed you seemed familiar with this grandmaster." Said Thor
"What do you mean by familiar?" asked Loki
Yes, I mean familiar" said thor
Loki narrowed his eyes and his eyes twitched in annoyance. And Loki crossed his arms over his chest something he gotten off his wife. While he huffed and regretted for a moment, he wasn't using his corporeal form. He never wanted to strangle his brother so badly right now. How dare he think such a thing. He thinks such a thing. While Thor was wondering what was making his brother so annoyed. But then again there was not much he could do with the grandmaster. He wanted to know what his brother was doing to be disgusting behind Kagome back. the woman he claimed to love with his whole heart. So yes, he wanted to know what his brother had been up to.
" Thor, what exactly are you implying?" asked Loki
"What does it sound like I'm implying?" asked Thor
Loki good with a measure breath and told his brother he has a huge wager on him tomorrow. And don't disappoint him. as he disappeared. Phasing back to where he split from his physical body. Which was spinning all forms of flattery drew away the grandmaster suspicions of him and his relation to his new contender. It was a relief to know it was he come too far and gotten too close to his goals to let it all fall apart now. he was going to do what it took to get his beloved wife back by his side and everyone else can go fuck themselves. Well not the new family he would be gaining.
Meanwhile a few hours later
Loki wanted to scream, he wanted to stomp around and throw a tantrum like a child. it wasn't fair. As the god of chaos Loki liked to throw a wrench in other people plans. Mixing up their lives. Shaking the foundations of their certainty. But that didn't mean he didn't like a little order in his own life. Every single plan he laid out had been fucked up and tossed to the side. Thor was bad enough at swooping in and toppling his house of cards, but the hulk was never in his plans. He had plans of his fought with Thor through the guards to get to the door of the garage elevator and tried not to make his anger too obvious. Content to work in silence until he could split away again. But his brother as usual had other plans.
"How did you get close enough to the grandmaster to get these codes." Said Thor
"He is a fool and easily to flatter." Said Loki
Loki was trying to keep his cool and wondered where his brother was going with all of this. He was trying his best to keep things civil. But they continued their trek to go and find a ship to get the hell out of this shit hole of a planet. And he didn't want to waste any more time. He needed to get back to his plans to find what he wanted. His wife and get the fuck away from everything. Well, he knew his wife would wish to help out Asgard. But he needed to find her first. But then again, she was always smart and will try to remain alive until they get to her.
"Yes, he seemed very flattered by you." Said Thor
The door was just in view of where they needed to go. But the accusation in his brother's tone and voice halted him and he turned on him and glowing embers of hatred in his eyes. He was not going to be putting up with Thor and his non-think before you speak thoughts. So, he better watch out for what he was trying to accuse of him. because he was not holding it together very well. since his brother ruined his plans once again. But for now, he was going to try to hold his temper. But Thor was not even thinking like always before he spoke. And he had a feeling where this was going to be going. and he was not going to like it.
"Thor, what exactly are you suggesting." Hissed Loki
"You mentioned several times that you won the grandmaster favor. I can't help but wonder how exactly you managed it. you do all sorts of Weasley things." Said Thor
"I supposed you don't believe I talked my way into his good graces." Said Loki
Loki sighed and tried to keep everything cool. And knew that it was all going to blow up in his face sooner or later. And he has a feeling where Thor was thinking and going with this. And he was hoping Thor was not going to go there. Since Thor knew where his heart lies. And if it meant that he didn't think that. Then Thor has another thing coming for him. while Thor narrowed his eyes at Loki and wondering if he dared to do what he was thinking. But then again there was not much he could do when it came down to what Loki does.
"Nope not at all. even you aren't good enough to out talk that kind of crazy man." Said Thor
" THOR ARE YOU SUGGESTING I AM FUCKING THE GRANDMASTER!" roared Loki
Thor was wondering if he should even go further into this conversation with Loki. But he was going to get to the bottom of this. And he was going to see what sort of loyalty Loki still had to Loki. Since it has been gods knows how long since the two been together. He just hoped he loved her enough to remain faithful to her. but then again Loki has been weird for a good long time. Since he faked his death and then took over Asgard. Even though he was not sure why he did that. even Heimdall was trying to tell him what was going on and why Loki did what he had done. But that was not going to stop him from finding out why Loki did what he had done.
"Well would it be the first time you slept around to get what you wanted?" asked Thor
"Have you forgotten I been married for a very long time?" hissed Loki
"No, it's questionable as where your loyalties are I wouldn't be surprised you forgotten." Snapped Thor
Thor snorted at everything he had said. How could Loki be so shameless to do this to poor Kagome even though they have no clue where she is. And he crossed his arms and gave Loki a disapproving look. While Loki rearing back as if he been slapped as he transformed into right in front of his brother eyes into his more female form. And he was not going to let him go on this one. He was going to let out his anger. Thor will know that he crossed something he should have never crossed when it came down to him and his wife. He loved her with his whole soul. And therefore, he was doing what he had been doing to find her.
"YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW I'VE MANAGED TO GAIN THE GRANDMASTER FAVOR? THIS IS HOW I'VE GAIN HIS FAVOR! THAT FUCKING FUCKTARD OF A LUNATIC HAS NEVER TOUCHED ME BUT WHEN HE WANTS A PRETTY FACE TO PARADE AROUND, I LET HIM EXPLOIT ME WITHOUT ANY FORM OR QUESTION! YOU LOKE TO KNOW WHY I'M SO WILLING TO THROW MY OWN PRIDE AWAY FOR THIS PERVERT!" roared Loki
Thor shook head dumbly at Loki and knew he crossed the line this time. If Loki going off at him now and not even think they would get caught. So, it would mean that he hit a nerve and crossed the line when it came down to Loki. He should have known he should have thought before he spoke. He knew that Loki loved Kagome with everything he had. But he needed to know if it was still there. Right now, he was not sure what was going on with his brother. But for now, he needed to know what he was still thinking. And why he was doing the things he had been doing. and most of all with their father of all things. And this was where he needed to know.
"BECAUSE EVERY LAST DESCISION I HAVE MADE SINCE YOU LEFT MY BODY TO ROT ON SCARTALHEIM WITH THE DISGUSTING CARCASSES OF THOSE WORTLESS ELVES! IT HAS BEEN TO FINE MY BELOEVED USAGI! AND RETURN HER TO MY SIDE.! EVERY LAST DECISION. AND YOU HAVE MANAGED TO FUCK IT ALL UP EVERY FRONT WITH OUT EVEN TRYING! MY LOYATIES TO YOU MAY BE A QUESTIONABLE BROTHER OF MINE! BUT MY LOYALTIES TO HER HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THE TRUEST THING I HAVE EVER KNOWN!" roared Loki
"Loki I'm sorry. We should tell you know." Said Thor
"I disagree open communication has never been something out family does." Snapped Loki
Loki punched in the door's lock code and the door slid open and she and Thor stepped inside the elevator. The silence between the two of them was deathly. And Thor didn't like it. but he wanted to make things right for him and his brother. But he should have never crossed the sacred line that Loki had for Kagome. now he understood why he did what he had done on Asgard. He was trying to find her the best way he could. He should have never questioned the crap that his brother did. He should of known why he did it was to find Kagome. he wanted to kick himself in the ass. But it was best to remain quite right now because Loki was pissed.
Meanwhile a little while later
Loki peeled herself off the floor after he had to do the most humiliating thing for Thor to get into here. Loki quickly split off leaving behind an illusion and dashed to a nearby alarm system. But he needed to get to this and get the hell out of here and get to back what he has been doing. He was not going to stop until he found her. Thor sighed and wondered what to do next. Even though he knew everyone was free now and hoped to join the fight. But for right now he needed to get away from her right now. that was when Thor placed the electricity on her body and took her straight to the floor. And Loki could barely concentrate.
Thor gave what she was sure he thought was a heart-reading little speech and left her to wrath on the grandmaster's floor. After promising to find Kagome on his own. And then she was alone and left to writher in agony on the cold floor until a guard or the grandmaster came to take her away. And then again, the pain stopped and breathing and thinking came easy again. She rolled to get up and took note of the amount of people and beings. As she took command and led them onto the ship. This is where he was going to go back and find his beloved wife. He needed to find her and get the hell away. Well, if she hasn't killed the bastard first. As they all board the largest ship in the grandmaster fleet. And Loki had them steer away from the devil's anus.
Meanwhile an hour later
The ship rocked towards a small portal clear on the other side of sakaaran skies from the devil's anus. A path free of nearly all the ships pursuing the commodore. But something thick and sour churned through Loki insides. Green power fizzed and glowed as Loki returned to his male form. And he ground his teeth in his burning anger and frustration. His bitter thoughts were not helping either. And then a face soft with love and pride and devotion flashed through his memory. One that he missed so fiercely he nearly doubled over and cried. Kagome had always believed he was more than just his mischief and lies. She valued his ability to tell stories and the change he inspired with his chaos in ways no one before her ever could.
I forgotten how worthy she made me feel like. For so long he had been wrapped up in the unworthiness he felt die to his father treatment. He never let himself to settle into the acceptance he found in one remarkable woman who chosen him over all others. Yes, she had ex-husbands, but he was ok with that. He walked up to the window in front of the pilot's seat occupied by korg. That large rock being who technically saved his life and stared angrily at the small. Innocuous portal about to spit them out in some random universe and growled. He was so close he was going to get away. He was going to find her. he couldn't do it. korg startled and whipped around. Loki ordered them to turn the ship around so they could do what was needed to do what was right. What his wife would have done.
Meanwhile with Kagome
Kagome sighed and she was alone on the ship once again. Kagome tried her hardest to stay calm as much as she could. She taken to learning the ship when she was alone with the powers of mercury and used the visor to learn everything she could. Not long after Gamora and nebula had left or been taken. Thanos stopped her leaving the ship. Simply demanding a blessing from her. and shoving her back into the room and locking her in once again. He kept his other children close now though. And they all gave her the fucking creeps. Unlike Gamora who housed undercurrents of rebellion and desire for freedom. And nebula whose true devotions had been towards suppressing Gamora these children of thanos were wholly devoted to him and his cause.
And sadly, they fawned over every move he made. If their nose was far enough up his ass they would have their face and nose covered with shit if they played kiss ass even more. They tried to fawn over her. no doubt having been told by thanos that she was to be respected as the angel of mercy. That she was. Usagi snorted and rolled her eyes. But she has taken to zapping them or sending a small attack on them. they got to close and eventually they got the hint to stay the fuck away from her. and the further the better was for her. it made her sick to be so close to these bastards. She was sick now. watching them flirt and flutter at thanos every beck and call. And there was a urgency building. Big plans being made right under her nose. And she was of course would be expected to go alone without being told what it was. Or a single detail
Kagome was annoyed when they did that. but something was about to happen that golden opportunity to escape. Or if it would mean even stricter imprisonment. Escape would mean destroying thanos entirely and she had every right to do so since he broke millions of laws. If she wasn't certain she would be his demise. Escaping would be a waste as he would when targeting her family and friends and possibly her home and kingdom as well. because she was feeling it. the time for her to merge back into time was getting close. And she knew that she needed to find a way to get out of this. Because it would mess up things. Plus, she could kill this fucktard and be done with and everyone one on here.
She would want much but it was as her largest barrier she placed around thanos. Sailor Saturn silence wall. He couldn't tell that she also placed several around souls she could feel trying to hide away or run away to run for cover. They would be protected from bullets or lasers. Kido was one of her strongest. Shocking he could never sense death god powers so that what makes it so much easier or her. Her kido barrier could even deflect technologies designed to scan thick foliage or rocky terrain for hidden lives. She got away with it for a while and managed to save a huge number of unfortunate souls here and there. But she suspected Thanos caught on. and that couple with Gamora betrayal and nebula capture had been probably what resulted her being left on the ship entirely. Thanos would come up to her room. And demand her to place something around him and then he would lock her back in. even though she used her weakest one on him.
She smirked at how she knew how to fuck with his head like he fucked with her beloved head. He had now clued how her powers worked still so it was amusing for her to do this. And make sure he gets hurt here and there and she still saved others when she seemed their souls out and saved them and hide them somewhere safe. One thing was very evident. No matter what else was happening. Things were about to get irrevocably changed yet. And a knot of worry and anxiety tied sharp and tight at the bottom of her stomach. With more scrapping and bowing the henchmen scurried away. Anticipation and desperation to please pushing them out of the ship and in the direction of their given coordinates. Thanos then turned to her with a smirk that made her want to barf.
"Now little demon. My day of reckoning has arrived, and justice draws near. Can you sense it? can you hear the universe rejoicing?" Asked thanos
Kagome arched a silver brow, and her eyes went wide, and dread washed over her. she could feel something dawning alright. But she was certain it involved her merging back with time. But that she would keep to herself. But she was not sure if a glorious victory was promising. She swallowed down the knot in her throat and cleared it away with what was going to happen next. Because she has no clue what to do right now. She was wondering what to do next. But she only nodded to him to keep him pleased. She needed to continue this until she found her way out of this.
Meanwhile with loki
Fighting alongside his brother again, choosing to put his quest on hold for the good of his people. Of his family. Behind the more he always had lurking. While inu no taisho showed up and helped as much as he could until he was needed elsewhere. But there was something lurking deep with him, his soul. And it thrilled him something he hasn't felt in a long time. Lighting up all the dusty parts of himself. He almost let the darkness swallow him. It was a rush and a formerly forbidden euphoria. And as far as Loki was concern the chaos of straight up destroying Asgard. Only added to it. he would find somewhere else for he and Kagome could belong. But there was a place but can't go there until time merged with itself.
But it didn't have to be here. But they would have to buy their time until they could go to their kingdom. and so, he marched resolutely to the eternal flame with the surturs skull head. Determined to raise him from the grave and trigger Ragnarök and stop his crazed oldest sibling. He passed the tesseract and stopped. It glowed at his back. power swirling, with a deceptive innocence and he damned himself for not being able to leave it alone. Letting crumble in the destruction of asgard was the wisest decision. If it didn't exist, then thanos couldn't get his hands on it. but the most useful decision was to take it. With it he could go anywhere in the universe with ease. And that would certainly find his missing wife. He turned back and grabbed the cursed cube and pushed it on to the flame.
Meanwhile with Kagome
Kagome sighed she was locked back into the room again with no windows, only artificial light. Usagi had no way of knowing if they were zooming through space completely stationary. And the metal walls and electric currents were overwhelming her abilities to sense anything right now. So, she had no way of knowing whether she was on a ship full of people or not. Or completely alone. That has been one of the most difficult aspects of the more recent stricter confinement. Not knowing if she was surrounded or isolated completely. She wondered if it wasn't some sort of psychological torture thanos was cooking up in order to ender her to him. if she was traumatized from being alone. She might feel relief upon seeing him. but if that was his plan. It was not going to work. She is alone than seeing his ugly fat ass. The light in the ship means nighttime.
To be continued
