So far everything seems to be running smoothly as Loki and Darcy makes their way through the streets to get to the mall. After looking through the situation and all of the options, she figures that it might be best to take the subway to get there. Since there's the important fact that she is now hanging out with Loki and she doesn't want to attract any attention or want something to happen that would later lead to trouble for them. So she just led the way and heads towards the nearest station, with the hope that there are no delays and they can get in and get out without any worry. Especially since subways are suppose to move fast and the sooner they get to the mall, the sooner they can get there. While she's hoping that she can get the plan into action and show Loki that being a hero would be awesome, she is hoping for a crime to happen, then she will get Loki to go out and to be a hero and show him that what he did yesterday was great. With the hope that he would see that being a hero would be so awesome and that he can be a good guy.
They made their way to the platform, Darcy quickly pays for the ride and fortunately they didn't have to wait long for the train to arrive and quickly goes inside the one that just arrives at the station. Loki doesn't even know what to make of this piece of Earth technology, one part of him is annoyed of the concept of everyone having to share a train car to get anywhere in this city. But at the same time, he is impressed by the technology and is curious on everything about it and wants to know what it is and is surprised to see a bit of advanced technology that hasn't existed in Asgard yet and wants to know everything about this. As he and Darcy makes their way right in the train car, he wasn't impressed by the seating arrangements but he is intrigued by the technology of the car and is curious about the functions and how Midgardians are able to get the machinery to move.
"So this is how Midgardians travel around a big city aside from those flying ships and motorized four wheeled transports?" asked Loki amazed by the machinery. "Tell me Darcy, how does one know exactly where it's destination is suppose to embark?"
"Uh... the trains run on things called tracks and they go on them and it leads it to wherever people needs to go." said Darcy. "There's also a driver who makes sure that the train stops and won't move to fast."
"How does one operate the car? Is it through a simple lever or is the system more complex that it will need specified training to operate?" asked Loki. "Are those straps from the metal bar is a system to alert the person operating it to stop for anyone to get off?"
"Uh, no that's buses, we just wait until we reach the right stop and get off when they open the doors." said Darcy. "As for how to operate one, I think that people have to get training for that and not normal everyday people can just get behind the wheel and go for a joyride."
"How does the car operate? Does it run on a specified fuel or does something else cause it to run?" asked Loki with intense curiosity. "What is the mechanical structure of this contraption? What makes it capable of go in a rapid speed in seconds? What's the maximum speed? How does one manage to control and maintain a contraption like this and make sure that it doesn't collide with another car or if the friction that is created in the rails allows the car to run smoothly or does it create a complication where it needs signals in order to fully be able to make it's designated stops? Does it has something built within it that allows them to stop it if one choses to?"
"Uh... I don't know..." said Darcy unsure. "But I think that these trains are run by electricity."
"Fascinating." said Loki. "Do you know how do Midgardians get a hold of this electrical power? Do they have a stored power for the entire planet to share or do they have a way to gain the power through some form of means?"
"Maybe wires..." said Darcy rather awkwardly. "I have no idea..."
Darcy quickly notices that they are now earning some annoyed and confused looks from the other passengers, from the questions that Loki just asked and the more questions he is continuing to ask and that alone is making her wish that they would end up at their stop quicker to avoid the many questions that Loki is now asking. Ones that she doesn't know the answer, Loki continues to ask more questions of train cars and electricity. They are a mix of both the most complex ones that she doesn't know the answer of and the most obvious questions that many people from Earth knows the answer. The ride has only been for three minutes and it already feels like three hours.
Fortunately they reached their stop and without wasting a second, Darcy got Loki to hurry out of the car, happy that the awkward ride is finally over. The two of them got out of the station and continues to head their way through the city to get to the mall. Loki takes the time to look at the city, slightly admiring the architecture and yet surprised that the humans are able to make buildings that are at least decent to look at and it might be better than he thought. Darcy just trying to get them to hurry towards it the main concern of someone recognizing Loki on her mind. They manage to quickly arrive to it and that it was close by to the station and that now they are one step closer on spending the day in the mall.
Once they got inside, Loki can't help but stare at the location in disbelief as he sees the building full of stores interconnected and how big it is. Even through his travels in all of the nine realms, he has never seen anything like this in his life...
"Welcome to the mall." said Darcy. "So what do you want to do first?"
"I don't know Darcy. I have never been to a place like this before or ever seen anything like this in my life." said Loki."Perhaps it might be best if you lead the way."
"Ok.. I can't believe you're letting me lead you around the place." said Darcy happily and then later groaned at the next part. Well since you need to get clothes that might blend in better with the crowd, let's get started."
"Terrific, just what I have been wanting to do since I found out about these locations. " said Loki sarcastically as he lets his frustration come out. "Come on, let's get this over with."
"Wait, you don't like clothes shopping?" asked Darcy surprised by the revelation and can't help but adding her own opinion almost imiediatly. "I know right, I never was a fan of it myself and always found it boring. I never really got what made it appealing for other girls and how they can stand going there and actually having fun."
"That's understandable, I understand on how tiring that must be." said Loki almost immediately. "As a prince of Asgard, one has to always look his best in public gatherings or simply have a sense of style. I have grown tired of the constant attention of getting a new attire and focused on something that captures my interest more, besides winning the crowd's admiration was more Thor's talent rather than mine."
"Yeah... I sorta figured that out on my own during the whole New York incident last year." said Darcy. "There were a ton of people who were thanking him and the other Avengers for saving the city, well most of all the entire planet. I bet most of them were even ready to start a fan club, not that I'd blame them."
"It wouldn't surprise me." said Loki. "They were strong adversaries and were a great team. Skilled, strong and intelligent, I'm surprised that they did not hurry to my brother's aid once the news broke out of the Dark Elf attack."
"Well, they have been busy dealing with their own thing." said Darcy. "According to the news, Iron man had to deal with some wired thing with some guy, a bunch of Iron man suits and some wired power thing, Captain America and Black Widow are now on the run and they are dealing with something going on with S.H.I.E.L.D and some guy called the Winter Soldier, there might be a new Avenger with wings or something, but that's what I have been hearing from the news. Though they don't mention what is going on with the Hulk and Hawkeye, but still they probably taking some kind of break doing whatever they do whenever they are not being superheroes."
"But still if they ever did report anything regarding the Hulk wouldn't it most likely be a out of control rampage?" asked Loki.
"Yeah, but the Hulk is way more than that. I mean he uses his power to save people and plus I think that it would be cool to have some kind of super power." said Darcy. "I mean who wouldn't want to go around and get out and save the day?"
"I know that I wouldn't want to get involved in that tomfoolery, now can we end this conversation and get started on getting the most dreaded part of this trip over with." said Loki. "The sooner we are done, the sooner we can see more of this mall."
"Let's get started." said Darcy as she starts to lead him to the biggest clothing store in the mall. "One more thing, it might be best if you don't use any magic. You know that spell that you just did, back in my apartment to change into that suit. Can we limit the possible usage of that to little to nothing? The last thing we need is to draw attention to ourselves or for anyone to see or figure out that you are here."
"That is a good point and for once I am going to take your suggestion, to avoid trouble." said Loki. "It might be for the best, the last thing I need is to draw more attention to myself as I unintentionally did yesterday. The last thing I need is a repeat of that or to land myself in worse situation."
Darcy just gives a sigh as she sees that it is going to be tougher to convince Loki than she thought, the two of them entered a department store where it is exactly how they both imagine it would. With both of them already starting to dread it, but they both quickly got to work on trying to make this part go as quickly as possible and to make sure that they get something that Loki would deem presentable. Along with something that would at least make Loki look cool and fit in on Earth without anyone suspecting a thing and someone recognizing Loki. So she let him choose what he'd like and at the same time also give him some advice when it comes to getting casual, though Loki is stubborn and is ready to dismiss anything that doesn't fit his standards.
Eventually they at least agree to some outfits and Darcy showed Loki to the fitting mens fitting room, so that way he can try on some clothes and they can decide what works and then they can both decide on what works. Darcy sits on the couch right in front and picked up one of the many magazines that is on the table and starts reading them, waiting for Loki to be done and for the two of them to leave and enjoy the rest of the mall. She is tired of waiting but she has to be patient, at least when Loki comes by and show off what he was wearing, he tries to make a comment about whatever might comes up his mind. Thus leading them to have some kind of conversation before he leaves to try something out.
The two of them spent the majority of the time to figure out how to chose the best outfit in the least amount of time with the hope that things would speed up. But ultimately they decided that it might be best to pick the clothes that not only comfortable, but the ones that not only look good but the ones that they can both agree on that would be alright for Loki to wear and fits his idea of presentable. So they quickly made their purchase and quickly leaves the store, both of them are relief that this part of the trip is done and they are now free to explore the rest of the mall.
"Am I ever so glad that we left that store." said Loki. "I was starting to think that we would never get out of there, does getting new attire in Midgard always take this long?"
"Sometimes it takes longer, we are lucky, it only took us an hour if we trust the ad screens right in front." said Darcy.
"So where to now?" asked Loki as he turns to Darcy awaiting her answer.
"You tell me, where do you want to go?" asked Darcy catching Loki by surprise. "I figured that since this is your first time in a Earth mall that you should get to see whatever you want to see."
Loki doesn't even know what to think about Darcy's kindness so far and how it's obvious that she is doing everything to give him a good time. So far she hasn't done anything that would justify his suspicions or give him a reason to believe that this could be some kind of trap or anything that might lead to someone finding out his current residence on Earth. But he doesn't see what might be the ulterior motive that Darcy might have in mind and from what he is now seeing he feels as though she is being genuine and that alone is surprising him and wonders on how long this might last before she turns against him and sees for what he is. Though for now he might as well make the most of this opportunity and thought hard of what he wants to see. Until finally a realization came to him and that alone is making him hopeful that maybe there will be something that he would enjoy.
"Does this mall have any shops where they sell books, magical potions or any similar possessions?" asked Loki capturing Darcy off guard.
"Well... I don't know about magic potions or wands or anything magical in general." said Darcy trying to find the way to answer without being rude. "But we do have a book store, we can go check it out if you want, though it doesn't have any spell books or anything in that category."
"It will have to do, at least I know that Midguardians have enough taste to have a shop for literature." said Loki. "As long as it does not have more of the books where you see the illustrations and the words in bubbles."
"You know you can call us humans right?" asked Darcy hoping that Loki would the hint and quickly focus on that last comment. "Oh you must mean comic books, don't worry the store has more than just that and they have other types books."
"Now that's satisfy a sense of relief, maybe you Midguardians do have a sense of appreciation for literature." said Loki. "I fail to see why I should accommodate to calling you all a-"
"Well, not everyone call all of us Midgardians, so unless you are aiming to look wired then we have no problem for you drawing attention to yourself." said Darcy. "Yeah, humans like to read, if they don't then there wouldn't be a store for us to buy books."
"Alright, that's a valid point." said Loki surprised he can't find something to counter argue that. "Well then, lead the way."
Darcy starts to head towards the direction towards the bookstore and with Loki following her behind. She doesn't know how or why, but she is now having fun with Loki and to her surprise Loki is great to hang out with and that it's been really cool spending time with him. She never thought that she would have fun and that maybe she can help Loki and that maybe this will be the start of an exciting adventure, she doesn't know where all of this would lead except the worst case scenario. Darcy knows she is going to be positive and try to be a friend, along with show that being one of the good guys is not that bad and maybe inspire him to take that leap into being a hero.
They made it to the bookstore, Loki is instantly amazed by the sight of the store and the options that he has to choose from. Without a second thought he quickly slips by, wanting nothing more but to see what he might find on his own. To finally find some literature that would capture his interest and to see what Midgaurdians might have written about and to learn more about the realm itself. So that way he would know more about this planet aside from everything that he has heard or everything he has seen from his last visit. With the hope that he knows more about the planet and some of it's complex contraptions that he doesn't even know what they are or at least to explore the literature that they may read.
It only takes a quick second for Darcy to notice that Loki wandered off, a wave of worry is overcoming her as she realizes that Loki is now lose in the bookstore. She quickly starts to look for him, frantically looking for him and hoping that she will find him before Loki gets himself lost if he leaves the store or someone recognizes him or he causes trouble. She can already imagine what the last two scenarios outcomes might be and it's the worst scenario where the two of them ending up in jail and with the worst things that could happen, she would not only lose her internship and her life will be ruined forever. Not too mention, Loki would be the one that would be on a one way trip back to Asgard and his dungeon, with both Thor and their dad gives him a piece of their mind. She needs to find him before he does something that leads to all of that and then later lead to who knows what else.
Darcy continues to look down and to try to see that she can see Loki and with the hope that she doesn't find anything that she doesn't want to see. After a quick look through the shelves to see if there is any sign of her new roommate and if there is any problem that hopefully isn't going to lead to an out of control rampage. Fortunately, to much of Darcy's surprise and relief, she finds Loki him sitting one of the couches reading Lord of the Rings and also seems to be curious on Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone. She just relieve that Loki didn't do something that might lead to them racing towards the emergency exit and having to race to escape from whatever mess they just find themselves in. But here Loki is calmly sitting down and reading a book, though she is surprise that he didn't have stacks of books on the floor to read, from the way Thor made it sound, he said that Loki would read the entire library in a day if he could.
"Hello Darcy." said Loki who gives her a quick glance and then return to read his book, Darcy finds that little gesture cute.
"I'm going to safely assume that you like those books?" asked Darcy trying to start a conversation with her roommate.
"Yes, so far they are exhilarating works of literature." said Loki as he doesn't let his focus move away from the books. "I'm surprised that Asgard doesn't have any of these books, if so maybe it would have something to capture my interest and have more stories aside from battles and the occasional myth."
Without even wasting another second, Loki quickly got back into reading the books and is determined to read them both in it's entirely before he leaves the store. No one needs to be a deep thinker to know that he doesn't want to be disturbed and wants to finish reading the books. Darcy finds it admirable that Loki has some form of interest that doesn't involve taking over planets. But from one look she knows that she might not get Loki to leave unless he finishes reading the books or when closing time, that is unless...
"You know before you went wild in the book store, looking for any books that you might find cool, though Harry Potter is an awesome read." said Darcy. "I was going to say that if you see anything that you'd like... just tell me and I'll buy it for you. I mean just until you get some money or at least learn how money works around here and you can pay for it yourself, that is once you get settled here. So if you want those books, I can buy them for you if you want."
"You are willing to spend some of your hard earned money on me?" asked Loki surprised by Darcy's kindness and that is what got his attention and finally got his nose out of the book in a flash.
"Yeah, so that way you can be able to enjoy them more and at least have something that you can call your own and consider it as a souvenir from Earth." said Darcy insisting her kindness to him.
"Well then... at least I won't have to rush through these books and at least I'll have something to do in your home." said Loki taken aback. "I'll be able to enjoy them more since I will have the full experience of reading something I'd enjoy..."
Darcy is just happy that she is at least able to make Loki happy for a moment and that they don't have to move in there. Though she is surprised by seeing that other side of Loki that she doesn't even know that even exist and she kinda like seeing Loki being happy and getting to know him. At least she knows that not all Asgardians are all the big muscularly types that are always looking for the next big battle and one that is garenteed that there would be some evil villain or monster right there waiting for them. Maybe Loki is full of surprises and so far this little outing has been fun, but now she should get to the next thing and then make the most of the time that they have together.
"So, you're hungry?" asked Darcy catching Loki by surprise by the question with only him giving a simple nod. "Great, I guess I'll go up and pay for these and then we can grab a bite to eat and after lunch we can go see everything this mall has to offer."
"That would be nice or I can simply walk out with these books and save you all of the trouble and your money." suggested Loki.
"What? No!" said Darcy almost immediately, not wanting Loki to start a crime before he has the chance to even get anywhere close on becoming a hero.
She is ready to put a stop to any plan or at least try to talk Loki out of it and hopes that she can avoid that kind of scenario from happening. Especially from the idea that the two of them might end up in jail if Loki pulls a stunt like this and then it will be over. Darcy can't prove to Loki that being a hero is a good thing or prove to anyone that Loki can be a good person if she's in jail. Before Darcy can even start to protest against the idea or even try to convince Loki that it's anything but a good idea, Loki quickly notices her reaction and knows that he has to explains himself.
"I was just jesting Darcy, I was never going to get up and walk out of the shop with these books." said Loki. "I am trying to start anew life without making any of those previous actions, besides I wouldn't do something as petty as stealing books to do so."
"For a moment there, I thought that... Wow you got me worried there for a bit." said Darcy giving a sigh of relief. "What a relief!"
"I apologize for troubling your worries." said Loki. "I just thought that it would have been humorous and thought that it would have made a good laugh."
"It's fine." said Darcy almost immediately. "I know that you just want to start a new life and you can't start to fall back into your old habits or at least fix your reputation after a week giving up on trying to start to change your ways."
"You made a valid point and I am going to safely assume that I should consider leaving your home and we ought to go our separate ways?" asked Loki who already is assuming the worst.
"What? Loki, I am not going to kick you out." said Darcy surprised by Loki's assumption. "Why would I do that?"
"For simply making you unhappy and worry over what meant to be a jest." said Loki. "It's alright, I'm used to being rejected and can simply peacefully get out of your way and leave your home."
"I don't exactly kick people out for trying to make a joke." said Darcy who is now wondering if Loki is aways full of surprises. "I mean it was kinda funny in a wired and yet concerning sort of way."
"So... I could stay in your home?" asked Loki surprised by his new roommate's kindness.
"Yeah and besides it would be nice to have some company." said Darcy. "Plus you need a place to stay and I don't think I can imagine letting you off into the world just like that. I don't even think that we're both ready to see what would happen if you get yourself into any trouble."
"I hardly get myself into trouble Darcy, I often too busy figuring out how to keep Thor out of trouble or at least used to." said Loki. "But hardly ever get myself into trouble, I don't even remember the last time I made a fuss."
"You better not say that if you are ever meet up with any of the Avengers again or if you're ever in New York, they would be more than happy to tell you off and they have pictures and video footage to prove their point." said Darcy earning an eye roll from Loki. "But argument aside, let's just pay for these and then go grab something to eat."
"Yes, let us do that." said Loki and then turns to Darcy. "Thank you, I truly appreciate your help."
"No problem." said Darcy who is unsure what he meant by that.
Rather than spending a while thinking what Loki is thanking her for, she just smiles and simply just decides to quickly find something for herself before she goes up to pay for the books. Darcy figures just because she is getting Loki a ton of stuff, it doesn't mean she can't get something for herself right? She manages to find the latest issue of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic and a Disney Twisted Tale novel that she still hasn't read yet and from a quick look of the pages and reading the story, that alone caught Darcy's interest and she quickly picks it up and grab a hold of the books that Loki is interested in and starts to head right the cashier with Loki following right behind her. Darcy quickly goes up to the counter, happy that there is no line standing right in front and quickly paid for the books.
They both leaves the bookstore and head their way to the food court, to get some lunch and then have something to eat before they continue to see the mall and the other stores that they still have left to see. When they eventually arrive, Loki doesn't even know what he would make of the sight of the area and how there are tables in the middle of the surrounding restaurants. He doesn't know what to make out of it or knows if he approves seeing the food being prepared for small spaces, but he knows that it would have to do and quickly takes a look of his options and sees that one of the restaurants is serving pizza. So that what he winds up choosing, while Darcy chose a burger and fries, which Loki deeply frowns on the meal and the preparation and just overlooks it as they find a table to sit at and to start his meal. There is a silence between the two before...
"I have to say that maybe Midgard has somethings that are unique compared to Asgard, I can't even find the words to praise this Midgaurdian dish, uh what is that you call it?" said Loki. "I don't recall what it's called as I am still new to this planet and still trying to get adjusted to the planet and most of it's terms."
"Oh you mean the pizza, yeah it's pretty good and I am going to safely assume that you guys don't have this in Asgard?" said Darcy.
"Uh no, Asgard is more traditional than Midgard or at least have more formal when it comes to food." said Loki. "I don't even think anyone I know aside maybe Thor ever had this type of meal."
"Wow, Asgard must be a sad place to live, I don't even know how you can survive without pizza this long." said Darcy. "So, what do you do for fun? Aside from the whole possible work out on the daily basis? That alone is what I thought you guys did when it comes to spending most of the day."
"Well that is one activity, though it's more like training rather than as you put it; 'workouts.'" said Loki. "I mostly read during my spare time and if I am not doing that I would have practiced my magic until I have truly mastered my craft and my skill."
"Now that's cool, I mean the whole magic thing has to be the most exciting thing to learn over there." said Darcy. "At least you must have gone on so many awesome adventures and you probably had so much fun on them."
"Those 'adventures' are usually the ones where I always wind up fighting off some foe or monster that I always have to help Thor fight off or if he want us to embark on a quest where it always guarantee to lead to some kind of fight where it would guarantee that we would have to pay some consequence later." said Loki. "Now I can focus on myself and to leave that life behind, to start anew without any of my past actions leading me to more trouble."
"But still I bet deep down you must have had some fun, even if you don't want to admit it." said Darcy. "I mean the whole going off to somewhere or going out there to do something important that involves some epic quest it has to be exciting right?"
"It would if it doesn't usually involve with someone or something trying to kill you and besides I wouldn't desire it that much." said Loki. "Once you take part of it, then you would give anything for it to end and the journey will never will until it finally does. I highly advice you never to go down that path."
"To be honest, I always wanted an adventure and one that is full of excitement or something that would at least has some kind of hero's journey where I can actually go out and do something." said Darcy. "I mean doesn't any of the adventures you have always have something going on? You know that you often go on this journey and over time it ultimately allows you to do more than you ever thought that you could ever do or something like that."
"If you're ever in Asgard and if ever tell Thor all this, then I'm sure he would be more than happy find something to satisfy you." said Loki. "I am just happy that I no longer have to deal with the epic quests, the never ending misadventures where it is always guaranteed to always end with someone paying the price."
"Ok, talk about being negative and who knows maybe you never had the right adventure that excites you or possibly offer you some kind of challenge that might be fulfilling." said Darcy.
"Maybe..." said Loki. "But I highly doubt that it would, if anything then I would want it all to be over before I have to face some kind of consequence."
"I still don't see why you wouldn't want to go on some crazy adventure, but I am just going to drop this conversation and just going to change the subject." said Darcy. "I'm going to safely assume that this is the most fun that you had in a while?"
"It's a little bit more enjoyable than I thought that it would be and at least it beats the dungeons." said Loki. Without even saying another word, he simply finishes his pizza and just drink his water and simply waits for Darcy to finish her meal.
"Well that was delicious, so should we continue to look around ini stores or should we go out and get some ice cream?"
"What is this cream of ice you speak of?" asked Loki.
"Wait, Asgard doesn't have ice cream?" asked Darcy with only Loki shaking his head. "Alright, we're definitely getting ice cream."
Once Darcy is done with her food, she and Loki got up from the table and Darcy begins to lead the way to the part where they usually sell ice cream. Once she arrives, she quickly goes up to the counter and then she quickly orders two Cookies and Creams in bowls. She quickly gives one to Loki and starts eating hers, Loki looks on the dessert and sees that it's a creamy glob that is suppose to be some kind of dessert and one that he is now seeing many Midgardians and Darcy seem to be enjoying. He doesn't know what he makes of it from the looks alone and simply looks at it wondering if this is some strange joke or if this is worth eating. Darcy quickly notices Loki's hesitation and realizes that maybe he just needs a push.
"It's very good, you might like it." said Darcy. "Give it a chance and if you don't like it then I guess then there's more for me. Trust me on this one."
Loki just gives Darcy an unsure glance as he looks at the ice cream and grab the spoon and put a little in and quickly trying it expecting the worst. Though to much of Loki's surprise, he finds it quite living up to the standards of what he would normally eat back in Asgard. Without even wasting another second, he starts to eat it more quickly than one may have thought, really enjoying the treat and only makes Darcy more surprise by the minute. She is happy to see that Loki is enjoying the ice cream and is surprised by the sight that Loki is now eating the ice cream so fast and it's something that no one would recommend anyone eating ice cream for the first time to do.
"How are you eating that without getting brain freeze?" asked Darcy. "You know a headache from eating something too cold that always seems to happen."
"I believe it's because of my heritage, I have always been more tolerant of the cold and prefer it over the warmth of the summer sun." said Loki. "Ever since I discovered what I was, it is a tolerance that I have always have within me."
"At least that's cool, literally!" said Darcy rather excitedly. "I wish I have that ability or any superpower, then it would be cool having the ability to use and go off and save the day."
"You shouldn't want this ability, it is one where it would cause more harm than good." said Loki as he remembers the childhood stories and everything that has happened. "It's more of a curse than a blessing, one that if I knew the spell then I would cast it without any hesitation."
"Well, I don't see it that way. I still think it's cool that you can withstand the cold and might even have ice powers." said Darcy.
"If only it was as wonderful as you say." said Loki.
"Alright then, why don't we go and look around this place and see the rest of the stores?" said Darcy hoping that this would change the subject and that it would "There is still a lot more that we haven't seen yet. Maybe we can have some fun over there?"
Loki just gives a quick nod with the desire to see more of this mall and the other stores, they quickly finish their ice cream and start to head towards the other stores. They both take turns picking what they want to see and where they want to they want to go, spending every moment to enjoy the mall and to see what interests Loki and to all of Darcy's favorites. Over the course of the entire trip, the two of them seems to be enjoying the time that they are now spending together and having fun. So much so that Darcy has completely forgotten about her plan to trick Loki into stopping a crime or saving someone. She even is now wondering if maybe they can even friends and though that is if Loki allows her to be his friend and if they get close enough to get there. They spent rest of the day, hanging out in the mall, occassionally buy some things, and simply having fun as they go through the mall and got to know each other better.
Soon it is closing time in the mall and the two of them, Loki doesn't even remember the last time that he was able to relax and have fun or the last time that he had experienced true joy without spitting someone else. He can get used to that feeling and that alone is what making him treasure this moment even more, Darcy is more tolerable than he thought she would be and that he actually enjoyed spending time with her. But he knows that he can't get attached or grow fond of her, simply because she was not only being kind to him, but Darcy is enjoyable and he has to admit that she might be alright and maybe living with her won't be so bad. At least he will have someone to talk to and Darcy is at least someone that he would be okay with spending the majority of his time with.
"Today was an awesome day!" said Darcy happily. "It was so much fun! I just wish that it could have lasted longer."
"To be honest, I don't even remember the last time I had this much fun. The type of fun which involves in simply enjoying yourself and it does not involve in making someone injured or someone look foolish." said Loki. "I really want to remember this feeling, I almost missed it..."
"I'm glad to hear that you had a good time, I did too." said Darcy happily. "Maybe we should do this again soon. I mean we are roommates now, we have plenty of time to do so and it would be nice if we can do this again."
"That would be nice." said Loki simply. "Maybe next time, you could show me more of the locations I have yet to see and-"
Before Loki can continue on the conversation and continues to reflect on the past day alone and the idea that Darcy accepted him and voluntarily spent time with him without question, that for once he is feeling touch by her kindness and he's trying to fight off the sentiment intensely. All of the sudden, there is an alarm that is blasting through the loud speakers. Catching everyone's attention as a few people ran towards the exit, calling for help in hopes that they would come running to stop whatever is occurring. The security guards starts to race towards the other way to stop whatever might be going on and to see what they can do to stop it. The answer to everyone's questions start to come through...
"Attention customers, please evacuate the building in an ordinary fashion." said the announcer through the loud speaker. "There is a robbery in Bea's Jewelry, stay clear of the area and leave the building as quickly as you can. They are taking hostages and is still at large."
At that moment, Darcy remembers what her plan was and why she wanted to bring Loki to the mall in the first place, that this is her chance. But she just wonders how long will it take for her to convince Loki that this is a good idea and to go out there and save people. Since if they are going to do it then it needs to be right now before the situation gets worse and she needs to find the words to somehow convince Loki, she needs to do it fast. While Loki is more worried of the fact that there is a robbery and many people are running in to help, that there are more and more people coming in. He's just worried every possible scenario of someone might see through the illusion and realize that he's the person that tried to take over Earth. The illusion can only do so much and he just hopes that he is right and no one can put together the pieces of the puzzle and realizes that it's him.
Both of them exchange an unsure look to one another and stops to think about the situation right before them, that both of them have conflicting desires on what to do. Darcy just hopes that she can convince Loki without argument and that she needs to move fast, she just hopes that Loki would be more open to do it or at least she can somehow convince him. She just hopes that he would be more than willing to step into the path of being a hero, Darcy knows that Loki can be a good person if he just tries to be. Loki watches the situation unfolds, ready to leave and not even bother to look back and before he can even have a chance. Darcy turns to Loki ready to make sure that Loki get out there and save the day, somehow...
Here's the seventh chapter rewrite, now I have to get the next twenty chapters done and I have an announcement to make about the upcoming two chapters.
There will be an extra chapter, since the fifty first chapter is getting long and the part itself is starting to feel two chapters rather than one, so it's going to be split into two separate chapters and we will be getting three last chapters for Redemption to wrap up the story. For the rewrites, The first ten chapter rewrites are going to come out before the fifty second chapter and the last ten of the rewrites will come out before the final chapter and then we'll be done with the story. I can't believe that we are getting close to the end of the story.
The fifty first chapter will come out as early as next week and then it will be the beginning of the end...
But just because the main story is ending, it doesn't mean that this will be the end of Redemption. The rewrites will allow us to see a expansion of the story and to see more development and scenes with in the story and growth as a whole.
I'm also thinking of possibly doing one-shot chapters for Redemption that takes place during the time skip and it can be anything like slice of life fics, Loki teaming up with the Avengers or just Thor and Loki as Mysto of course. teaming up (it can be a midquel story with multiple chapters), maybe even a Loki and Hiemdel team up or maybe even Loki and Darcy's adventures of searching for the Infinity Stones. But it has to take place during the time skip and not be something that would add more to the main story that it would be necessary to read them. They are mostly would be stand alone stories that still in the Redemption canon and yet still be part of the story (think of it like a spin of series of a movie that the story takes place between the previous movie and the sequel like How to Train your Dragon (the first and second) or Tangled (for the movie and Ever After short) for example.) I'm open to any idea that you guys might have, just put a review or pm me with your ideas and I'll be happy to use your ideas to write them into one shots. (Maybe even a Guardians of the Galaxy prequel/midquel before Gamora got caught by Thanos or even one before she even met Loki or went through the events of the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie?)
Though I would be mostly doing Loki ones but I am open to the idea, but I was also thinking of having them to be more interconenctive than one may think, that it would be telling an overall story which would serve as a prequel, but at the same time they would be stand alone stories and within them, they will have a story arc that will lead into the rest of Redemption after the Age of Ultron arc. But the Gamora one is definitely going to be stand alone and I am open to doing more Redemption, but before I make any decisions I want to finish this story first before I get started on one shots or any sequels. Especially since the next two chapters and the rewrites are my top priority at the moment. :)
If you guys want to share a favorite moment or have any questions, you guys are so welcome to leave a review or pm me. I'd be happy to answer any questions and be happy to hear from you when it comes to anything you all may have to say. :)
Special thanks for Brigitta for letting me use the mall idea from her Thor story, I really appreciate it.
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 how will Darcy convince Loki to go out and be a hero? What will happen to the jewelry store and the people trap inside? If Loki does save the pepole will he succeed or will more trouble follow him? Find out what happens in the the next chapter, see you in the next update. :)