The Next Day

After successfully tricking all of the Dark Elves into taking the Aether out of Jane and Loki uplifting the illusion, Thor tries to destroy the Aether for good. But to all three of their surprise, the Aether seems to rebuild itself and Malekith manages to get a hold of itself. The object is indestructible, Loki might have an idea why the Aether might have been able to reconstruct itself, he just hopes that he is wrong. Before Loki can even have a chance to think about it further, a full on fight begins with Thor against the Dark Elves to try to stop them for good. Along with to find a way to get the Aether out of Malekith before he uses it, but unfortunately Malekith was already leaving for Earth and they now have to deal with Kurse and the remainder of the Dark Elves

The fight starts and both brothers are doing everything in their power to make sure that they take down as many Dark Elves as they can. While Thor is busy fighting off the Dark Elves, with Kurse quickly throwing a Kurse Stone right at Loki and Jane. Loki quickly realizes what it is and to both Thor and Jane's surprise, he quickly pushed her ahead in the nick of time. Before Loki can even have a chance to escape, the stone activated and a portal is created and is already sucking Loki into it with no escape in sight.

Loki can already feel like the end is coming, it looks like his plan has failed and that maybe this is his fate. To die in the hands of a creature that have no moral direction and wants nothing more than destroy. What an ironic way for him to meet his end? Though Loki wonders what has gotten into him and why would he be willing to sacrifice himself to save a human? The other question that is now going on in his mind is why would he do something like this? Something that is so heroic that he never knows that he will never find the answer, as he is about to reach towards his doom...

Thor quickly pushed Loki out of the vortex's path just before he is sucked through it, they both landed on the ground and luckily neither of the two brothers were hurt. Loki quickly turns to look at Thor, completely surprise. He is surprised to see that Thor would choose to risk his own life to save him, especially after everything that they both been through in the past year because of Loki. Instead of letting Loki die in the vortex, Thor chooses to save him and that alone is already making Loki feel a sense of hope. That maybe what Thor said last night is true, that maybe he truly does care about Loki and still consider him as a brother. Both brothers got up as they are about to face the Dark Elves.

The fight continues on from that part, both Thor and Loki took down as many Dark Elves as they can. Thor is fighting off Kurse as hard he can, while Loki is taking down as many of the Dark Elves as he can. To take as many as he can and to make sure that as many are defeated, the Elves all tried to surround Loki to see if they can all take them down, but the Dark Elves are no match for Loki as he quickly defeats each one of the Elves. Before he can even have a chance to catch his breath, something quickly caught Loki's attention and he knows that this is anything but good.

Beyond where Loki is standing, he is seeing Thor being beaten by Kurse on the ground and from one look of things Loki believess that things are not looking good. He already knows that at any given moment, Kurse might kill him and Loki can already tell that moment is going to happen sooner than he would like it to. Loki knows that this might be the perfect moment to move forward with his plan and at the same time to save Thor from Kurse. Regardless on any reservations and everything that has happened, there is no way he is going to loose Thor like how he lost his mother and no one tries to hurt Thor except him. At least it will be a good moment to finally move forward to the next phase of his plan...

Loki quickly checked the bottles of heeling potion that he smuggled into his cell, so that way he can start to plan his escape and to move forward with his plan to take over Asgard. He also managed to find one of the blades that the Dark Elves used to create vortexes, it would be perfect to use for his plan and at least he will be able to get rid of the Elf for good. Loki quickly creates an illusion and drinks up one of the heeling potions that can heal any injury up to twenty four hours instantly, once he finishes the heeling potion, undo the illusion and Loki heads over to the scene...

He quickly got up from behind Kurse and is about to make his move, Kurse stands menacingly over Thor as he is about to stab him and finish him for good. At that moment, Loki made his move and stabbed Kurse with the blade, he anticipates that Kurse will try to do something as an act of retaliation. Something to make sure that he wouldn't come out of this alive if he haven't drank the healing potion. His suspicions turns out to be correct, Kurse without a second thought pulls Loki closer and stabs him without a second thought.

"No!" yelled out Thor immediately as he sees his brother gets stabbed right before his eyes.

Despite all of the reduced pain that he is now feeling, Loki is now feeling an overall feeling of shock. As he faces the reality that he is too blinded to see and now he is finally seeing the truth. Thor was telling the truth, he does care about him and all the questions that is going on in his head has only one answer, 'yes.' Loki now knows that and all of this is making him have second thoughts about his plan. But he knows that he can't back out now and that the plan is not done yet, Loki already have one advantage over Kurse and now all he can do is enjoy the show.

"See you in hell monster!" said Loki confidently.

Kurse quickly realize what Loki stabbed him with a blade from his own world and by the time he realized the truth, it is too late. Before Kurse do anything, the vortex is already begins to form and killed Kurse immediately. Loki is happy to see that his mother has been avenged and he just put an end to Kurse's life of terror, that he put an end to that ignorant Dark Elf who doesn't seem to have thought ahead when it comes to combat.

He's also happy to see that Thor's feelings. are genuine and this entire battle allowed him to see that. Simply because Thor just chooses to save Loki's life, at least he repaid the favor by saving Thor from Kurse. Though the main thing that Loki is now thinking about is what might happen if he takes over Asgard and Thor ever finds him sitting on a throne alive. Now after this revelation, Loki can already imagine the disappointment that Thor is going to be if that ever happens. Well at least, Loki will keep it a secret and maybe he will even let Thor live out the rest of his life on Earth, as a thank you for saving his life and to avoid any possible moments of suspicions. Before Loki can even stop to think about his plan or anymore consequences that may occur, Thor runs towards him and starts to hold Loki in his arms.

"No, no, no... You fool, you didn't listen!" said Thor regretfully, referring to what was said between them last night.

"I know, I'm a fool, I'm a fool!" admitted Loki feeling completely honest, more than he has ever been in a while.

"Stay with me ok?" said Thor in a pleading tone, that makes Loki see that he needs to say something, this might be the last chance that he'll ever speak to Thor again.

"I'm sorry... I'm sorry... I'm sorry." said Loki who at first does not know if he means for everything he did or his doubts on Thor, until he realize that he meant it for both reasons.

"It's alright." said Thor trying to make Loki's "last moment" as comfortable as he can. "I will tell father what you did here today."

Loki can't believe that Thor seriously think that Odin would care about him being dead or what he might have done to help the situation. He wouldn't be surprise if Odin wanted him dead from the very beginning and hoping that it would happen now, so that way he will never have to worry about anything Loki related ever again. One less problem for him to worry about and Odin will be able to move past from the biggest mistake of his life. But that doesn't matter, he needs to tell Thor that he did this for him, their mother and now apparently to his mortal true love Jane. He needs to let him know that or else Loki will never have the chance to tell Thor again...

"I didn't do it for him." said Loki and as planned, he closes his eyes and 'die'.

"No!" yelled out Thor in anguish, he takes a quick look at Jane before he begins to cry and mourn for his brother.

Jane just stood there, sadly watching Thor mourn his dead brother and already starting to feel some sense of grief herself. Even though she only knew Loki for a couple of days and yet during these days, he has shown her that he's more than a power hungry manic and that he might have some good in him. She's not just thinking that because Loki help and even saved her life, that maybe Loki have the ability to change. If things weren't the way it is and if Loki had survived, then she would have given him a second chance.

As for Loki, he would give anything to just drop the act and reveal that he's alive. To surprise both of them with the truth and at the same time get rid of any feelings of guilt that might be on his mind. After he just been through, this quest and now seeing that Thor's true feelings and knowing that there is someone that really and still truly cares about him that he would risk his life for him, at least Thor will think of him as a hero and it is a comfort to know that he still cares. Loki knows that Thor would be surprised and disappointed if he someday discovers Loki faked his death, took over Asgard and put Odin in a cell in the dungeons. But it's too late to turn back now and Loki has to do this, to get revenge on Odin for everything that has happened and all of the pain he is now feeling because of him. Loki needs to do this, doesn't he?

A Few Hours Later

Thor is still crying and mourning for his bother, not even caring if the world is at stake and only wanting to spend the last few moments with his brother. Before he has to leave him to deal with Malekith and save the world from eternal darkness. Loki wishes that Thor would just leave, he knows that if Thor doesn't then he will be regretting it later and many lives will be lost (not that he cares but he knows that it might hurt him later on.) Not too mention, he's almost healed and Loki doesn't know if he will be able to create a quick illusion without someone noticing. The last thing he wants is an angry Asgardian and human on his back and probably would be listening to angry lectures for the rest of the trip until they arrive back to Asgard. The universe and Loki can't handle all of that, Loki's injuries are almost healed and the truth is about to appear.

Fortunately for Loki, Jane is having the same thoughts and is ready to comfort her boyfriend as he says goodbye to his brother and move forward to save the world...

"Thor, come on let's go." said Jane gently. "We need to go stop Malekith before he uses the Aether to destroy everything. Staying here won't bring Loki back."

"No, I can't just leave him." protested Thor much to both Loki and Jane's disappointment. "Not after all of this and everything we've just been through, he saved our lives. He sacrificed himself to save us and..."

At that moment, Loki is starting to feel guilty about this entire situation and wishes that he can just drop the act to show Thor that he's alright. He knows that he can't or else his plan will be foiled and he won't be able to take over Asgard and get his revenge on Odin for everything. But from seeing how Thor is reacting to his apparent demise and to try to take over Asgard, is that how he's going to repay him? After everything Thor has done to try to save him and everything he said to Loki before they fought Malekith... He may be having some second thoughts but he is not going to call off the plan, Loki thinks that it might be best if he just go through with it. There's no hope for him, he can't escape from this path and he might as well just continue on this path...

"I understand that you feel this way because not only for what Loki did just now, but he's you're brother and the memories that you both shared has played a huge role in your lives. It's already hard enough to lose him when he turned against you and did everything he did in the past, now to loose him forever..." said Jane. "Loki saved my life and I would have loved to get to know him. He has shown me that he's more than just the guy that wants to take over Earth. I don't know what his intentions might have been, whether doing this for himself or if he wanted to help us, but Loki wouldn't have wanted you to stay here and grieve for him. I bet he would want to get out there and do your thing rather staying here giving him 'sentiment'."

Loki can't believe what he is hearing, Jane practically just said exactly what he is thinking and how he would have felt if he had actually died. He is starting to see why Thor fell in love with her and what he might see in her. Loki has to admit that Jane is wise for a human and he can picture himself getting along with her well, he's even starting to like the idea of them being allies and hopes that their relationship somehow works out. They already seem to be a good pair and at least Thor will be happy with Jane and he can move on from everything.

Fortunately for both Loki and Jane, Thor seems to have taken Jane's words into consideration and realize that she's right. Part of him doesn't want to leave Loki or at least take the time to say goodbye to Loki. Yeah that's what he'll do, say goodbye to his brother and then come back for him once all of this is over, that way he will be able to focus on defeating Malekith and then once all of this is over he will take the time to mourn his losses and to try to process the guilt that he is now feeling for failing Loki. But first...

"You're right Jane, he wouldn't have wanted me to stay here and be this upset over him." said Thor. "But I would like a minute or two to say goodbye to him if it's alright with you."

"Of course, take as much time as you need." said Jane.

Thor gave her a grateful smile before he turns his attention back to Loki, ready to say his goodbye. Loki knows that this will be hard to hear. If he wasn't being held in Thor's arms, if he wasn't pretending to have died then he would have have used his magic to disappear from the scene and to never hear these words. But at the same time, he wants to hear what Thor has to say. Even if it's going to be the hardest thing that he might hear and how rough Thor's words are going to be as he wonders what he might say and is ready for all of this.

"Loki, brother, I am going to miss you and will always be grateful for not only what you did here but for always being there for me. Even if you weren't there recently but you were there for most of the time." begins Thor. "Aside from all of that, you are still my brother and the best friend that I have always loved and cared for. I'm sorry that I wasn't there for you in the past and you had to deal with the pain of discovering the truth of your heritage on your own. I wish I was, it is and was partially my fault that this and everything else happened"

This caught Loki by surprise, he is now wondering how is any of this is Thor's fault?

"I could have protected you better, I could have been a better brother for you these past years and tried harder to reach out to you. I failed you and I'm sorry for everything, I wish I could have made things right with you when I had the chance, but now I will never have the chance." continues Thor. "But now I must go and I will come back to you as soon as I can, when all of this is over and Malekith is defeated for good. So goodbye for now brother and may you forever rest in peace."

Loki can't believe that Thor just said all of that, his goodbye was surprisingly beautiful. Loki has always known that his brother is sentimental but he never thought that he would be so much to the point that Thor would be willing to speak so truthfully. The two problems he would have to face is Thor looking around for a dead body that he will never find and dealing with- It doesn't matter, if he's disguise as Odin and the news of his death then he doesn't have to worry about anything happening. Now all he has to do is to wait for Thor and Jane to leave before he goes out to make move.

It takes a while for Loki to wait for Thor and Jane to leave and leave far enough that he won't be heard or seen once he gets up again. He is just happy to see that his injuries are almost healed and he will be able to make his move. When Loki is finally healed then he got up and begins to head over to a portal that will lead him back to Asgard. He walks slowly on his way over to the portal, with many thoughts going through his mind and he doesn't even know what to think or feel about all of this. That was the hardest thing that Loki has ever done in his life. He continues to think about his plan to take over the throne and to go through with the plan despite any reservations that he maybe having, at least things will work out in the end.

Once Loki finds the portal, he just sighs as he uses his magic to turn his normal Asgardian armor to one that the guards would wear. This will be perfect disguise, no one would ever suspected that this guard is actually Loki in disguise. Once the moment is right then he will unleash his disguise, deal with Odin and take over Asgard, he knows that no one would ever accept him back into Asgard and he might as well just continue on this path and to make sure that he can accomplish these goals. Loki quickly goes through the portal to head back to Asgard...

In Asgard

Loki just arrived back to Asgard and he can't believe his luck, the portal had him arrive right in front of the palace. He quickly starts to head through the doors to continue on to the throne room. Loki can't believe that he is now back here, after everything that has happened, he never thought that he would be back here again. Nothing seems to have changed, aside from the damages that was made in the attack and their escape, it looks the same and Loki wouldn't be surprise if Odin is already planning to do more than just put him in a cell if he ever finds out what Loki is planing to do. At least he's going to make sure that Odin will pay for what he did, for his lies and he will get everything he has ever wanted.

Loki is happy to see that Odin is in the throne room, sitting on his throne and awaiting for any news of the current Malekith and Dark Elves situation. He approaches him, ready to give him the news and to set his plan into motion. Loki stood before Odin, gaining the king's attention and that alone is making things go smoothly and from the rate that it is going then Loki is going to be done earlier than planned...

"What news you have of Thor and the others?" asked Odin.

Loki quickly figured that Odin must have sent a guard after them, probably to keep an eye on them or to bring them back to Asgard. It might be best to play along and to pretend to be this guard, so that way he will add the element of surprise and play with Odin's emotions for a little bit. Now this is a good moment to beat Odin in his own game and to start things off.

"Thor, the weapon and the mortal are no where to be found." reported Loki. "But I did manage to find a body and immediately took the liberty of burying it, I'd tell you more but..."

"Loki?" asked Odin immediately after with Loki nodding his head to confirm it.

What occurred next captured Loki by surprise, he can't believe that he is now seeing Odin's face fall after hearing the news and he quickly places a hand on to his face as he begins to grieve over his son's apparent death and everything he has lost in the past few days. Loki is surprise by the entire sight and how Odin is reacting towards this news. He should say something...

"You're majesty, are you alright?" asked Loki confused and uncomfortably.

"No, I am not not, first my wife now my son! I should have told him the truth, if only I acted differently around him and told him that I loved him." said Odin. "Now it's to late."

Loki can't believe what he is hearing, Thor was telling the truth and Odin deep down truly does care about him. He always thought that the moment he disowned him, it was the moment that Odin stopped caring for him and what he did back in Midgard was the final straw. He never thought that maybe deep down Odin might still care about him, let alone love him. Loki continues to see Odin react to the news, feeling a little awkward and at the same time uncomfortable of seeing Odin act this way and his true emotions are being shown. He doesn't know how much more of this he can take.

"Leave me." said Odin as he trying to withhold the tears that might come out at any moment.

Loki quickly bowed and started to head out on his way, he didn't even need to be told twice and now he needs to figure out his next move. He now knows that he can't go through with his original plan, he doesn't feel like he can do this. Not after all of this, he knows that after all he just found out that he can't do any of this or even have a heart to do it. Loki also knows that he needs to leave Asgard now, he can't just go back and reveal himself, he would have to face Thor and Odin and from knowing how angry they can both get. It might be best if he doesn't do so, unless he wants to face a fate worse than being in a cell for eternity then he does not want to see their angry expressions because of his deception and find out what happens if one does something like this the hard way.

The best thing that Loki can do now is leave Asgard and start a new life outside of this realm. He can't stay here in Asgard and risk his luck, someone might see him and. report it back to Thor, Odin, Sif, one of the Warrior Three, Heimdall or one of the guards of his existence. He knows that once he leaves then he will never come back or will ever see Thor and anyone else again, but that the price he will have to pay and one that he knows that he has to if he wants to start a new life away from all of this. Loki needs to leave Asgard before anything like that happens. But the question is where will he go?

Loki quickly starts to head towards the nearest portal he knows to leave and is happy to know another one that will lead him out of Asgard. When he finally arrives, Loki uses his magic to transform back into his Asgardian armor and to quickly fix up the hole that the stab created. Now that he's back in looking presentable and ready for anything. He doesn't remember where this portal might lead to or if he'll even care as long as it takes him out of Asgard, though he does have some preferences. Loki just hopes that he doesn't end up back in the Dark World simply because of the memories of why things are the way they are or Jotunheim just because the fact that there would be a ton of angry Jontuns that would be ready to kill him just because of what happened the last time they encountered.

This Portal might lead him to anywhere, but Loki knows that he will need to go through it and to be ready for anything that may be out there. Loki bravely starts to head towards the portal, hoping that wherever he ends up it's not anywhere in those places and that he will have to make the most of what might his new life will be like. At least it will be better and more peaceful than the life that he has now. Loki goes through the pathway, not even knowing where he is going and what he might face next but the place he is going to will be unexpected and one that will change Loki's life forever.

Hi, the first chapter of Redemption is here and it looks like Loki finally knows the truth and now decided to start a new life who knows where. You'll guys have to wait for the next rewrite or go on to the next chapter to find out.

For the next rewrite, it will come out sometime in June and as for chapter 46 part 2, it is set to be released this Friday and we're going to be seeing a really heartwarming chapter play out.

Lastly, I want to say is that I am dedicating the Redemption fanfic to a good friend that has been there for me for the last couple of years. One that I will always appreciate that our friendship happend for the rest of my life. I am dedicating this story to Brigitta Pekelharing, a friend that helped me out of the darkness that I often take for granted. But I want to thank her for everything and helping me during the darkest time of my life, her friendship has made me grow into a better person and writer. I am always going to be grateful for the friendship that we shared and the impact that it made on me. In a way if it weren't for our friendship then there might not even be a Redemption because she got me into Marvel movies and helped me at the beginning of writting the fanfic. Thanks Brigitta for everything :)

So where will Loki end up? Will he be able to start his new life? Read the next chapter of Redemption to find out, see ya in the next chapter :)