Chapter 12
The accommodations in the Wakanda palace were lush. So lush that Kagome found them very uncomfortable. Yes, even her own palace has this. But after staying in prison for so long. And with a metal platform for a bed. The luxury she has been offered here. While not so different from Asgardian luxury. The bed was just about the size she shared with loci or one of her other ex-husbands. And she felt so cold and empty next to her with a crushing acuteness. Tears stung her eyes and throat. As she started to cry. That was when spirit came in to check in on her. He was pacing back and forth. He wanted to come in and comfort her. but he was not sure what was going to happen if he asked to try to.
Meanwhile the following morning
They were all the first to the breakfast table. Thor had immediately started crying again when he found his sister asleep next to him. holding his hand. Comforting him despite her own pains. Even the one known as diamond was there with him as well. Thor bowed his head, and she scratched his scalp. Quietly letting him release his pain in the one way she knew he refused once they all left their little bubble. When he found the strength to dry his eyes and stand. He waited while she changed into the clothing that was brought from ayame. They took a seat next to each other at the long table that had been laid out with some simple. Local breakfast food. And they forced themselves to eat. While Kagome friends and family were there that was there with them. even though he met two of her ex-husbands. Even though diamond was an odd one. And spirit well that was a whole new story. While genyu was an odd one who did dance moves.
While everyone was fascinated with the demonic princess in the room with them. along with some of the people who are connected to her. even though they knew Thor. But never knew he was connected to her as well. as they all glanced around at the ashen faces with tired sunken eyes. She figured she could do a little something to lighten the load they already carried on didn't seem so burdensome to start with. She allowed the power of the shikion jewel to flow out of her and the rest of the beings around the table. Wrapped them all in the same warm soothing waves of the shikion jewel and Thor found enough peace to sleep in last night. A few tears fell from a few. But she alone could see some of the frayed ends of their souls. And become less jagged and raw. It was something that she could do. She needed to be the queen she should be. Steve was startled and cleared his throat and wiped his eyes. The relief he was feeling surrounding him was like a solid embrace overwhelming. But he is looking around to see who was doing that. ayame nodded to her sister in wolves. Ginta and hakkaku were there as well.
Meanwhile a week later
Kagome looked out the window as she looked around and saw a building she only heard her mother talked about. Even though it was not as close to what her family is known to be. But she admired it though. Thor didn't have to tell her what and where she was. Thor sighed and had a feeling that she already knew where she is. but either way they followed slowly as natasha led them through the compound. Even though natasha was kissing kagome ass when it came down to who she is related to and who her family is, even though kagome told her to stop it and treat her like she is any other person that comes and goes. While everyone else who was on kagome side of friends and family was following. Thor was getting along with kenpachi and a few others. even though there was more to what and who have survived. As a frantic blond woman rushed out with tear-soaked eyes. Looking desperately at all their faces. Before turning panicking to Natasha who grasped her shoulders to hold her to a steady her frantic state.
"Tony?" asked pepper
"We don't know pepper. He wasn't with us when…. When it happened." said steve
Kagome smiled. She kind of liked Steve, he was interesting. But she had a feeling that one of her children would fall for him. She thinks she might have a good mate for one of her children. well, some of her children that is. pepper face fell as fresh wave of tears fell down her face. she swallowed thickly and nodded and waved for them to follow her into the building. Stop in a room with a long table and chairs. They were seated and in short order they were all given mugs of coffee or whatever the others would wish to drink if they didn't like coffee. Kagome noted with interest that Thor seemed to know exactly what it was. But she hasn't had coffee in gods only knows how long. And she missed it. she sipped away and moaned with joy.
"What now?" asked pepper
Pepper broke the silence with everyone in the room. with everyone who has their own form of grief that they are carrying. And uncertainty and guilt as well. Steve shrugged and slumped back in his chair and then Pepper started when she noticed the new people in the group. And she was in shock at what she was seeing. She was not sure how to act. When she took note the capsule Corp heir in the room. but she was not going to say anything that she knew who she kind of is. but she was not sure if she was the same person. but she had to say the people who are new are oddly beautiful. She remembered tony talking about them. but she has never met them yet. And here they are right before her. she shook her head it was not everyday that you get guest like these. And maybe the best help money could ever buy when it came down to what they might be offering.
"Oh my god, I'm sorry I didn't even realize there were new people!" ranted pepper
"It's alright pepper, circumstances aren't exactly normal. I'm kagome, Thor sister. These are some of my friends and family. And well, that is rocket, he came with Thor. kind of cute isn't he." Said kagome
They all remained quiet as pepper shuffled out. understanding her need to be alone and then the silence stayed thick and impenetrable between them. The shock held over them was very unbreakable. They all have their own grief they are dealing with in different ways. There was so much to be done. And so many messes to clean up. They are needed now more than ever. Even if they failed to stop the worst enemy they ever faced. And that is saying a lot for a lot of them. pepper couldn't believe she had capsule corp heir in the building if tony was there he would be super happy to know that they had someone who he admired greatly in his building. Even though bulma never had to chance to meet with tony.
"I think I need to head home for a while to see how the kingdom going, since the soul society is shut off to everyone until we fix this." said Kagome
"We can get you there, but will you come back? You said you spent some time as thanos prisoner. We could really use your help to find him. any information you have would be invaluable." asked Steve
"Steve is right we could really use you guys." Said natasha
Kagome blinked and she went to talk to the others, and they were trying to figure out what else to do. They could bring whoever else is back at the palace to come back with them. Kagome mother would need to remain at the palace when it came down to Kagome being on the battlefield. Even though they have no clue how they are going to get ahold of vegeta. Since there was nothing allowing them to talk to them since thanos stunt. Kagome sighed and looked back down at the table. They made a very good point, and they absolutely did need to find them. He still has the stones. And he already caused so much damage with those stupid things. What else he might try to do. She promised to come back with some others who would join in with them.
Meanwhile a few hours later
Kagome smiled as they all landed in front of the most beautiful lands of the family that kagome grew up in. her mother a queen and her father a king. Kagome squeezed the hand of Thor to let him know everything was going to be ok. She put away the phone and closed her eyes. And she breathed around the whole plain. As they exited the plane and young grown man with pure bond hair and violet eyes. He smiled to let her know that was her tamaki. And his son as well. Thor didn't understand who this boy was. But there was something in the looks. But he was not sure where to place them at. while the boys' eyes went wide with shock.
"Mama, guys grandma!" chirped Tamaki
Kagome sighed as Tamaki and a group of people who had survived what thanos had done. As Tamaki pulled a woman with him. Thor eyes went wide that must be Kagome mother. She looked much different. This was something that Thor was not expecting. Kagome eyes went wide at her mother. She must have been taking care of things while she was dealing with time. As she rushed forward with a male with lavender hair. Thor was in shock at what he was seeing. As they all embraced. He would seem that he was inherited from a very large family from Kagome. He was not sure how to approach this. While miroku laid a hand on his shoulder to let him know it was going to be ok. Just beware of hikaru and karou.
Meanwhile a three months later
Kagome and everyone who was going to be coming with her to help with this fight. Plus, she has a plan that would bring loki back to life. She asked her mother about it. and said it was the right thing to do. and nothing against the laws to not do something like that. Kagome also felt guilty for Thor. It seemed too cruel that he should lose everyone. And it would seem to gain a much larger family as well. Kagome wondered how the world was going on and how things got to this many people. Thor sighed and knew it was time for him to explain what Loki had done. And what he has been trying to do. but he needed to tell her this. Since Loki was the one who saved them all.
"Kagome, when I left sakaar, I was certain I would never see him again. Or at least not for a while. He was looking for you. You know. I kept accidentally ruining his plans. But everything he done since the moment he discovered you were not on svatifhaim was to get back to you. I had hoped. But I was still surprised when he showed up on Asgard with an enormous ship. And evacuated everyone away from Hela. If it wasn't for him. I don't know how many of us would have remained. I'm sorry I couldn't keep him alive longer to get him back to you." explained Thor
Kagome sighed and was happy to what Thor had said to her. while Thor had tears falling down his face. she reached over and clasped his hand. Then leaned back into the seat. While everyone was sad from hearing the story. Even Tamaki was crying. Thor had to get used to the antics of Kagome children. They were amusing. And some of them reminded him of Loki. He would have known Loki would of loved hikaru and karou. Those two reminded him of Loki a lot. As Kagome clutched her locket with her other hand breathing in a shaky sigh. She gelt so much lighter. So much freer. Knowing he hadn't been left in the dark. Had known she was missing. He worked so hard to find her. and bring her back and he died because he gone back to help his brother and save their home.
Meanwhile a few months later
Life at the Avenger compound was busy and very hectic. Exceptionally ones who came with Kagome were a huge help. The tech was way more advanced. Along with medical as well. tony would be impressed with it. They anchored in one place. Which gave their minds and body a chance to adjust to the things that they have just experienced. And they absolutely needed it. The carnage that had been wrought by the stones was catastrophic. Which came with its own tenseness that Kagome could feel was largely centered around her and her friends and family. It seemed that her friends and family had enveloped into the fold just fine. They impressed them with their abilities along with her children as well. and they were excellent sparing partners. Along with her biological brother as well. and her uncle kakarot. Even though nappa was having fun.
But aside from some of their friendly rapport with everyone. The rest seemed a little wary around some of them. since they didn't know how to be around the queen of the earth and the moon. and Loki wife as well. that was still odd to them. but she and everyone else spent working request to file into one of the meeting rooms. Now that is all subspace and now will fit as many people as possible in them. They were all sitting around the table facing the glass screen she stood quietly in a wild place she only just barely stepped into. Flickering into life. And she watched as certain members of their party winced a little. Usagi turned and ran her eyes over each picture. Over unfamiliar expressions darkening his face. and the signs of thanos had indeed been telling the truth about his torture. She straightened her spine and gestured at the photos.
"That is not my husband! None of you here save Thor and me, We were the ones who really knew him so I doubt you would even notice. So, if my dear brother would please take a closer look at those pictures. And tell me what he sees. That would be very helpful." Hissed Kagome
Thor yelped when Kagome yanked him out of his seat. And he stared at her for a moment before nodding once. And she enlarged one of the close ups of Loki face. and she knew the moment Thor realized what it was she was asking. The dawning look of horror and understanding on what she was pointing out to him, but the thought of something that he should have looked at before. And now he felt even more regret from what he had done. His brother was not there. He was under some form of a spell to make him do what happened. How could he have been so stupid. While Kagome narrowed her eyes at him. and she was not happy with him for not even taking notice of Loki before. She smacked him in the back of the head for not even looking and seeing a thing before. And Thor knew she had every right to be angry with him right now.
"I know I fucked up. it was his eyes." Said Thor
"Yes, his eyes you dumbass. What color are they here?" asked Kagome
"They are blue." Said Thor
"And that is wrong because," said Kagome
"Loki has green eyes. But what does this mean Kagome?" asked Thor
Everyone looked to Kagome after she and Thor were finished for what Thor should have said something before when he was here. But they must have known something when it came to Thor of that time, he was way more pride than brains. And they wouldn't even know what Loki eye color was. But they understand now why kagome and the others were not here to help defend things. And it was confusing at first. But then again there was not much more they could learn now. but now they were getting something that they didn't know before about Loki. And they were getting it from the man's wife. And they have a feeling she knew more than anyone in this room, even Thor. She knew Loki better than anyone of them.
"Well, when I was with thanos as his prisoner. He told me he found Loki after his fall from the Bifrost. He landed in front of thanos ship. Thanos took him a dosed the mind stone to torture and to control him. my and his home who will inherit this kingdom one day with me and had an infinity stone. You see. He made Loki go after it." explained Kagome
"that's what Barton eyes looked like after he been possessed by the scepter. Why didn't we notice that Loki eyes were glowing too?" asked Natasha
Kagome noticed the immediate shift into her soul, and she understood, and she felt the guilt from not even noticing before. She may find a friend in these groups of people they just met. Natasha face palmed and wondered why in the world was she not able to notice this sort of thing before. She was trained and able to take notice. They just wanted to make him look terrible and not even look at what was right in front of them. she should have looked even more. And Thor was sad he should have known there was something up with Loki. And father was so cruel to him. He never took notice how their father treated Loki until now.
"This was not my husband. This was!" hissed Kagome
Kagome yanked her emerald locket and opened it to everyone in the room. Well besides the ones who seen it that was family and friends. As her wedding portrait. The one she memorized last inch of It has no trouble getting it copied into her necklace thanks to the hyper advanced technology that they installed here for them, and it eased some of her tension to watch Loki face change from a dark sneer to his relaxed and proud and dignified smile. Thor choked up a little. And she nodded as he wiped some of the moisture from his eyes and met her gaze. A small gesture of forgiveness for the fact that he didn't notice either. While the avengers were getting looks from the people who were with Kagome to help them. but they noticed such changes in Loki. As his brother he should have noticed. Usagi turned to everyone and stood up and crossed the screen for a closer look.
"I'm not trying to excuse him or absolve him from anything in your minds. I am certainly not trying to make you like him. Truthfully, I think he enjoyed it immensely to know you all disliked him so much. He loved to be disliked and never understood why. The purpose of this little display here was to assure you that I was not married to a homicidal maniac. And that I am not a homicidal maniac nor is my friends and family. Not so if up could all stops being so fucking weird. Then that would be real fucking great!" snapped Kagome
Kagome snorted and clicked off the screen and the change in the atmosphere was immediate. She smirked like her father and sighed. While trunks nodded to Kagome as if he was very proud of her. He knew this was something coming. She was feeling so much better with their moods and more relaxed. But her goal had been more than achieved with her little power point. And things between she and the adventures and her friends and family morphed into more of a friendship. And this time she found her grief at losing Loki much less of a weight with so many others around and no one pretending that nothing was wrong.
They scanned relentlessly for evidence of thanos moving through the cosmos. And since all the technology they all put into their systems for them. as they all trained with everything, they had in them. While Kagome gotten more using the new tech. her mother seemed to enjoy talking to her more. And assuring her that things will turn out ok, the sensor alarms on the security system the new one that they placed in for them. it blared a shrill warning about the arrival of an unmarked and unanticipated visitor. They all rushed outside. Nerves fraught and muscles tense to even watch as the ship landed in the grass, and they held their breath as the door opened. And two beings stepped out from the ship. Usagi knew one of them as nebula and rushed forwards with Steve and pepper. Who immediately took over helping the man she never met but recognized as the man from files. But then again, the system needs help. Kagome hugged her old friend. And she hesitated but then wrapped her arms around her.
"Oh, nebula you're alive. I can't believe this! I can't believe we're here!" cried Kagome
"it's a long story. I ended up with Gamora and the people she abandoned us for. You would be glad to know we reconciled before thanos killed her." explained nebula
Kagome eyes went wide and let out a horrified gasp and tears began burning her eyes. Realistically she known that Gamora was likely dead. The odds of her escaping the powers of the stones were minimal. After all, but that thanos had killed her himself. His favorite daughter of all things. It's like Odin killing Thor over Loki. It's as if the darkness had truly known no bounds when it came down to what thanos really truly wanted to have in the path he walked. Kagome squeezed nebula and walked her inside. And she smiled as Tamaki eyes went wide and it would seem Tamaki and nebula was soul mates. She would have to get the two of them together soon enough. Even though tony was confused by everyone he has never met before and wondered what the hell was going on.
Meanwhile a little while later
Things went from weird too bad to worse. Leading a weak and distressed tony to collapse onto the floor his soul had been so battered and bruised with hurt and guilt and loss and it called to her and her compassion. She left Thor with a stern warning to not leave her behind after thanos that night. But she left the rest of the group to hammer out some details with the other newcomer. Carol and tracked down the room they placed tony in to recuperate. Unsurprisingly she found petter by his side. The poor woman face was pale and wane resting on the mattress of tony bed. She knocked lightly on the door frame. And pepper eyes slid open, and she sat up from the worried slump she had been in before.
"Oh Kagome, I didn't see you there." Said pepper
Kagome smiled and waved her off attempts to stand and stepped into the room. Walking over to tony side. She took in his emaciated form and the nodes and wires and his heart to heal any faster. Unconscious, his soul was quieter. Repressed. But she could still feel the way it churned darkly. And the state of his body was not helping his mind either. And she was going to do something for this woman. Since she would want someone to do it for her if it could be possible. And she smiled kindly to her and hoped she would be happy with the gift she was offering to her.
"I am glad he has been returned to you. pepper I know how worried you were." Said Kagome
"There was so much relief and worry all of the sudden. I don't know what to do with it. I hope for this. But after so much time I assumed it was like he was back from the dead." Said pepper
"I'm going to heal him for you." said Kagome
Pepper smiled at her thanks she wanted to ask her. but she didn't want to ask to much of this kind woman who is kind and wonderful to them. Pepper sat back and trustingly. Kagome smiled and she put her hands over tony and letting her power to the surface of her hands and eased it gently over and into tony skin through his veins and bones and blood and bones. Prompting it to leave strength and vitality and a little bit of hope. The readings on the many monitors shifted and adjusted reading a little more stable. So Kagome withdrew her power and smiled at Pepper who stared at the reading with awe. She was shocked that someone with so many powers would be able to do something like this. Even though Kagome liked to be treated like everyone else. It was odd to meet someone like her.
"I don't dare do too much too soon. My power in healing can be rather overwhelming and I don't exactly have regular powers. I don't want to do more harm than good. But after a little rest I can do more." Explained Kagome
Pepper didn't care about all Kagome could do for her she was just happy with that. while pepper took Kagome into her arms and hugged her to her. as she cried out her joy with the blessing of the soul king daughter to do something like this for her. she barely knew her, and she was doing this kind thing for her. while Kagome smiled and excused herself. While pepper was overjoyed that someone with such power was willing to use it to help her beloved. And that she was very grateful for. And if tony asked he better be grateful for the healing that was being offered to him right now. if he didn't, he was going to get an ear full of her.
Meanwhile two years post snap
It's been two years since the death of thanos something that they were grateful but not so when it came down to when they found out that they were not able to bring back anyone or fix what he had done until they figured out how to do so. Kagome killed him after she saw him crush the stones. And she sliced his head off with the sword of chaos. Now she was walking the streets of new Asgard in which was connected to the crystal palace. Displaced Asgardians working to make their way in new Asgard and capsule corp grounds. Everyone was given a lovely home and a place to make money to their type of work they can do. as they bowed down to her, but she always waved them off to not do that. but she nodded to them and smiled at them. and Kagome had forced herself to shake off her reluctance at being recipient of such devotion. Thor had been struggling, she knew that. the souls of so many people rested on his and her shoulders. And he was having a hell of a time clawing his way out from the weight of them to get back to the souls who still lived.
Kagome wished she had more time to spend anywhere. Her life was currently a three-week cycle. Some here and some in the capsule corp or Malfoy manor. A week with the Avengers. Her sword spirits lucky they were alive stays there with them and helps where it can. Tamaki and nebula are getting on well. It took her a while to get used to having a soulmate. Now she was kind of looking like a blue android 18 after her mother and some of the others helped her. and the silver crystal as well. but it all became exhausting. And her friends and family were there to help her as best as they were there for her. but for now, she needed to go and check up on Thor since he was in the crystal palace since that is where he lived. With a few people Loki saved from sakaar. As she entered the capsule corp that was Thor side.
"Thor I'm here?" said Kagome
"Sister!" chirped Thor
Thor emerged from the area he was in and Kagome had to heart sank back a little bit. His smile was large, and his soul bloomed a bit in his joy and happiness. Tamaki sighed and looked at him and wondered what the hell was wrong with this man. Nebula pushed her ice blue hair out of the way. and her eyes looked at Thor with shame. Trunks snickered along with kakarot since he been hanging with Thor and nappa as well. they seemed to be having from having with Thor. He was kind of like them. It was something that came around with those three. And it was nice to see Thor hanging out with them. along with boo and mister Satan who is no longer human.
Meanwhile a week later
Rocket grumbled as Kagome did her best to concentrate on her powers on the gash at his side. He had been injured on is latest mission and had fortunately returned during her designated week with the avengers. While in the states they took advantage of her healing powers. And some of the death gods who was with them. szayel was a huge help along with stein as well. unsurprisingly in the wake of so many people disappearing. Governments struggle and pockets of crime broke out. She and her friends and family made it easier and hallows and the like were popping here and there.
"Keep snarling your big ball of fluff! She will make your life a living hell. she is after all our father's daughter." Said trunks
Natasha cut in and Kagome rolled her eyes and ignored the and continued arguing as she eyes her handiwork. While her son uryuu seemed to be getting on well with Natasha and she was very happy about that. even in the times they were in they were still finding some form of soul mate. And Bruce found on in her daughter orhime. Odd match up. but it was interesting. But she was very happy to see that her children are finding their soulmates with these people. It was rather interesting to say the least. But she was overjoyed about it.
Meanwhile three years later
kagome heard the doorknob to the office she sequestered in squeak open. Pulling her partway out of her thoughts. With little effort she tried to figure out who it was. As Steve slowly slinked inside the wall to the storge room. Nerves pulsing around him as he did his best to remain small and quiet and not break her concentration. But it was too late. She fought off the smirk as the idea took root. She knew how upsetting he found her when she was so deeply in thought. And she didn't blame him. sifting through her powers tended to mess with the area a bit. As Steve quietly rummages through the storage. Usagi released a few more tendrils of power.
"Steve" said Kagome
Now of the sound of her voice beginning to sound. Steve spine shot ramrod and he turned to face her. since she was going to be his mother-in-law. Since he was the soulmate of Rosalie Tamaki twin sister. She was a kind soul and suffered when she was away from her mother. But she has half vampire powers since one tried to change her. He turned to face her as blank of a face as he could. She cracked her eyes opened which she knew were glowing ice blue. And he flinched. Grinding victoriously. Kagome tamped down the powers and hopped off the table she had been using.
Meanwhile a week later
Kagome was back at the crystal palace. As Tamaki and Rosalie were with her. as she made her way back down to the docks to greet Valkyrie who is the soul mate to her son kyoya, but she wanted to get a update and see that was going on. And she was happy to see the love is still going around and finding one soulmate while the time they lived in. even though Thor was too dumb to see the soulmate in rangiku. Since she was seeing it in him. It was a interesting match to say the least. But they were made for each other. Even though Thor was too dumb. But it could be something that when it came down to the fact that he was just not ready to go there just yet. Even though she dropped hints to what he was not seeing right in front of him.
"Quiet this time. Thankfully, I think the usual troublemakers are trying to avoid your wraith." Said Valkyrie
Kagome snickered from what she was just told and the memories of the last time she been back to the crystal and asgard kingdom. when the trip of formerly very rich Asgardians had cornered her with once again complaint that their designated housing and food rations were unacceptable. And people from their family should receive much more. And Kagome had simply had enough of their constant whining and never listened to them ever again. She also let hikaru and karou have their fun with them as well. they were not going to be bothering her again. Well not after genyu and nappa and kakarot had their fun with them as well. so yeah, that was something to be thankful for right now. but for one thing she was happy about it too.
To be continued
