Bifrost Landing Site
Amidst the fury of the Bifrost storm, Thor dropped to the ground in the New Mexico desert. They clambered to their feet as the Bifrost quickly receded, the hole in the sky closed up behind it. The Bifrost runes covered the cornfield around them.
"He must have landed nearby." Thor said, then looked to the town of Lawrence in the distance - the only visible sign of civilization.
"It's worth a look, I suppose." Thor said.
He tromped towards the town.
Main Street
Townsfolk stared in wonder at Thor, as he strolled down the street in all his Asgardian splendor.
A boy hits a baseball, which rolled under a parked car. He ran to retrieve it, but couldn't reach it. Suddenly, the side of the car rose into the air. The boy looked over, his mouth dropping open at what he saw. Thor easily held the car up with one hand.
Thor picked up the boy's ball, then dropped the car. He handed the ball back to the boy, tousling his hair.
"There you go, lad!" Thor said.
The boy just stared, standing frozen. Thor headed off.
Library Rooftop
Agents Cale and Garrett spotted Thor walking down the street.
"Is there a Renaissance Faire in town?" Agent Garrett said.
"Call it in." Agent Cale said.
But before they could, Thor rose up behind them, smashed their heads together. They were out.
"Never cared for spies." Thor said.
He started to go, then saw their bag of fast food on the ground. Intrigued, he pulled out a cheeseburger and took a bite. He liked what he tasted.
"Exquisite." Thor said.
Asgardian Palace
Cosmos approached Heimdall on the Rainbow Bridge.
"Tell me, goddess, how was your audience with Laufey?" Heimdall asked.
"It does not matter that you were watching," Cosmos said. "You will tell no one."
Heimdall raised his massive sword, strode towards Cosmos. Cosmos reached out and, with both hands, took hold of something invisible, hovering in mid-air before her. As it quickly fades into view, we realize what it is - her staff.
Cosmos attacked him with her power, and he collapsed, just before taking off her head with his sword.
Heimdall's Observatory
Cosmos inserted her staff into the Observatory's control panel and opened the Bifrost. She gestured, and the veiled Destroyer appeared before him, a fiery glow rising within it. It turned its head toward Cosmos'.
"Ensure the Asgardians do not return." Cosmos said.
Selvig Lab
Kurisuta, Loki, Rei, and Selvig make a charming team, tidying up after breakfast - washing, drying, and putting plates and utensils away.
The door opened.
"Found you!" Thor said.
Loki, Kurisuta, Selvig, and Rei turned to see -Thor.
Staring baffled at the sight of the domestic Loki drying dishes in mortal clothing.
Kurisuta dropped a plate. It went shattering on the floor.
"Brother!" Loki said.
Thor happily raced over and greeted his brother.
Kurisuta, Selvig, and Rei watched Thor from across the room. Kurisuta looked concerned. Selvig and Rei eyed him with wonder.
"I don't believe it..." Selvig said.
"Who are they?" Rei said.
"I am Thor Odinson," Thor said. "God of Thunder."
Thor grinned, laid a hand on Loki's shoulder.
"My brother, I've never been happier to see anyone. But you should not have come." Loki said. "I have been banished, and Father and Mother need you to protect them in Asgard."
"I'm here to take you home." Thor said.
Kurisuta looked sad at to the news of Loki leaving.
"You know I can't. I must remain in exile." Loki said. "Father commanded it."
Thor was puzzled.
"Loki... your father is in the Odinsleep. Asgard needs you." Thor said.
Loki was shocked by the revelation.