Loki stares at Thor for a brief moment, as he sees his brother again, having the chance to speak with him again and yet knowing deep down that he can't reach out. Wanting nothing more but to use his magic to fade away from plain sight, but that would only give Thor some kind of hint and the last thing that he wants is to give Thor the clues that he needs to figure out the truth. That is something he can not allow to happen and a fate that he is going to have to make sure that he somehow get out of this before he finds himself having to answer hundreds of questions and ones that Thor might not just let go the first moment he dismisses him and refuse to answer any of them. Then that will definitely be the end of it...
He doesn't even know how he has gotten himself into this mess, but he knows that he has to get out of it. Loki thought hard and tries to see if he can find someway on getting out of this without so many questions getting in the way and with the hope that he can escape easily. That is until he stops and thought of something, an idea that is so perfect that he can easily pull it off without even having to do much talking. Without even having to use his magic to try to get out of this situation. Loki doesn't know if it will be enough or if it would work. But Loki knows that he has to try to and it is the only way to get out of this and keep Thor safe.
So he slowly start to approach Thor, nervous on how things are going to go and if he is ready to do this. Since this is the first time that he is facing his brother after everything that has happened. But Loki quickly becomes determined as he becomes more confident in his ability to pull this off and to leave as soon as he can before it's leads to an awkward moment that he wishes that he can easily avoid and would have been more than happy to simply disappear. At the same time, he is ready to ask his own questions and to find out some answers while trying hard to dismiss Thor from any answers, he takes a breath and faces his brother, ready to speak what he has to say...
"I was simply walking and making sure that everything is alright in the area, as I commonly do. Then I see that these people were in trouble because of this strange technology that is invading the area." said Loki. "So I decided to help these people before it gets further out of hand, I mean if I don't then who will? I should be asking you why didn't you come prior to my arrival? Why did you help me? Aside from that vow, you must have another reason why would you help a total stranger. I thought that you would be with the Avengers, fighting battles and dealing with the H.Y.D.R.A or anything that may be more... Avengers level related."
"I was with the Avengers, but I had to leave them temporary because of a vision I had." said Thor.
"What? A vision? What was it?" asked Loki who already knew that this is not a good thing.
"It is of the end of Asgard and... something powerful that would be too dangerous if it falls in the wrong hands and I felt that I needed to investigate." said Thor feeling an unusual sense of trust towards the new hero and yet a sense of familiarity. "I still haven't found an answer or know if I should even continue on, but the trouble Earth is now facing is also concerning as well."
"Wait you know what those things are and what's going on?" said Loki. "Can you tell me? Who created this technology? Was it someone from this planet?"
"Well, it was from one of the humans and I do not know if I am the best person to tell the story and he would not want the entire realms knows one of the gravest mistakes he has ever made in his life." said Thor. "You really do not want to know what hapend back there and as you can see it is a huge mess for us to clean up and we are still trying to do so."
"I may not know much on what is going, but I will take your word for it." said Loki glad that things are going well and that the Avengers are going to deal with the robots. "So what are you planning to do when you reunite with the Avengers? Do any of you have any plans on how to stop this strange machinery before it kills everyone on this planet? From one sight of these objects, they are more dangerous that it would be a threat to everyone."
"I am planning to return to the Avengers, I do not know if they have created a plan since I left them, but I am ready to help in anyway I can." said Thor. "But I don't know what I should do with my vision and want to find it's meaning and that alone will not leave my mind until I find my answers."
"Right now this planet needs you to help fight off these robots and these visions are nothing more than figments in your head." said Loki as he tries to give his own advice. "Your friends need your help and you can't give to them by going on a wild goose chase."
"I know, but if there is a threat than I need to be ready and all of the signs are pointing to one." Said Thor. "Especially since there was a robbery on Xander for an orb a week ago and that alone has the power to destroy planets."
"What?" Said Loki, as he realize that Thanos has gotten the Power Stone and the stakes have gotten higher.
"I know I should focus on this problem but I am worried about what I saw, a looming threat that may come and one that would create more danger than any of us can ever imagine." said Thor, as Loki gets an idea on what might be going on and sighs at the realization, but he knows what he has to do.
"Thor, even if your vision is real and if there is a danger coming, the best thing for you to do is to focus in the priority. Right now, it's to help your friends defeat these robots and you have so much to lose if you and the other Avengers fail." said Loki. "If there is a threat against Asgard, the best thing for you to do afterwards is to get ready for it and then you can put up a fight. But right now you have to go out there and help stop these things, besides most of us live in this planet and I did not just move this city to have to face an army of mindless pieces of dangerous technology every other day."
"You may have a point, that maybe all I need to do is return to help and be ready for whatever the future may bring me, thank you for your advice." said Thor as he fights back the feelings of familiarity.
"It was my pleasure." said Loki happy to have this one moment with his brother once again.
"I assuming that you have just started on your journey on being a hero?" asked Thor.
"Yes, I just started." Said Loki as he hopes that this is the end of the conversation and he can leave.
"Well you are a capable fighter and seem to be really good at the job from what I seen and if you want to help us-" starts Thor with Loki already knowing what is coming.
Though at the same time, Loki feels a sense of surprise at the mere question being asked of him. Loki has never thought that Thor would ever ask him to fight alongside him in a friendly gesture. Let alone fight alongside the friends that Thor has made on Earth and be treated in such a friendly manner. Then again being Mysto and wearing the costume right now is helping and keeping his identity a secret, Thor now believes that he is an entirely a different person and he doesn't even expect to feel as though in a way he is lying to himself. An unknown desire is sweeping up inside Loki, one that makes him want to take off the mask and reveal the truth.
But deep down Loki knows that it will never work out, that at this point it is too late for everything to work out or even trust himself to even try to make it work out. That Loki has crossed to many lines to even try to make amends and he doesn't even know if Thor would want to have him in his life again. After everything that happened and Loki needing to locate the remaining Infinity Stones and the Guantlet. He thinks that the best thing for him to do is to push himself away from Thor and do is while he still can as Mysto. If Thor ever finds out the truth or gets involved then it will lead to extreme consequences and put his brother in more danger because of the mere fact that Thanos might use him to get to Loki. Not only that, then he would also be in trouble with Thor and be back in his cell, Thanos will have the upper hand and for some reason the thought of never seeing Darcy again is bothering him more than he thought than he would.
Loki figures that it is probably because she is the first friend he ever had and one that actually chose to be his friend. He doesn't even know what to make of it or if he is ready to lose her or want to get her in trouble if he decides to reveal his identity. He can not allow his friend to get hurt and get into trouble because of his own selfish desires. He knows now that he needs to keep his identity a secret from Thor to protect both of them on all the trouble that the truth will bring and the risks that he would be putting the three of them in, no matter how much he may want Thor to know the truth...
"Thank you for the offer, but I mostly work alone." Said Loki.
"Well I figured that you seem to be good at fighting these robots and we could use some help in fighting them." Said Thor. "I just thought that maybe you could lend us a hands and help us?"
"I would like to help, but I can not. I have really horrible secrets that you wouldn't want to know." Said Loki. "If you knew them, then you would be so surprise and angry that you might never forgive me."
That response catches Thor by surprise and he becomes really curious about the masked hero right in front of him. Wondering what he might have done and why he thinks that Thor would never forgive him? At that moment he starts to feel a sense of concern for the new hero and has a sense of wanting to help and yet get to know this hero and then maybe help him. He just have to figure out how to get this hero to trust him, then maybe he will trust Thor enough to tell him what is the trouble. Thor knows that he can't help this hero if he doesn't know what is going on and maybe know who's underneath the mask. Then that will be enough for him to know and then he will know what to do to help, then they can fight whatever the trouble may be and it would enough to end the troubles, but Thor has to make the firsts steps first and allow this masked person to speak.
"So, can I safely assume that you are on the run?" asked Thor trying to get a clear picture. "Judging from how you are keeping a mask over your head and how concern you are on maintaining your identity a secret?"
Loki knows what Thor is trying to say and trying to do, to try to befriend him with the hope that he would open up. But Loki knows that he can't let his brother in and he has to keep his distance in every possible way and make sure that his brother gives up on trying to let him back in his life even as Mysto. Since not only it would be harder for him to continue to keep the secret and he would be feeling guilty at all time, it would end terribly and then he would have to put up with this awkward situation at all times and he would have to continue facing his brother and be reminded of what he has lost.
Though he does find it hard to believe that Thor would be so open in wanting to get to know a complete stranger, though Loki did fight off the robots and probably saved a ton of people in the process and that might give Thor a valid reason to try to be friendly and that would be more than enough reasoning for Thor to feel that way. Though Loki has to admit that it feels strange to have a conversation with his brother, underneath the mask and Thor doesn't even know that he's there, but it has to be this way and he needs to keep pushing him away for both of their sakes...
"You can say that if you wish." said Loki. "I do not wish to any further deeper into my story and it is not one that you would want to hear."
That immediately captures Thor's interest and knows that whatever that is happening with this stranger, he must really regret it. Though the question is what did this person do that was so bad? If so Thor wants to help him fix whatever it is and then maybe they can work something out, he has to try, he already failed his brother and he can't fail someone who might have a similar situation. Though now that Thor thinks about it, throughout this entire conversation, this new hero's attitude reminds him of Loki in so many ways that it makes Thor's desires to help grow even more.
Since even though this hero may seem strange at the first sight and deep down Thor knows that he is not his brother, but throughout this entire conversation it only makes him feels like he's here. Sure Loki may have often disagreed with him on many of Thor's reckless ideas, but at the end of the day Loki has always been there to give him helpful advice or try to help him in any scenario . Loki was always the reason why things never turn out as bad as it did or it can possibly be. That Loki always tries to find a way to get them out of trouble, out of danger and any punishment that Odin may have for the both of them. The thing is that Loki has never left his side and wanted to help him, well before the first coronation, that was when everything changed...
While Loki is thinking about everything that has led to this and really wishes that Thor can somehow know that he's alive and then maybe he would possibly help him. To help him get the stones, defeat Thanos and then completely get out of this mess that Loki still doesn't even how he found himself in and the situation reminds him of how Thor used to drag him into these type scenarios that often lead to trouble, but this time it is the other way around and he is not going to drag Thor into anything. Why would he do it? Not only it would lead to him asking Thor for help, but it would lead to his identity being revealed and things would not only be more difficult, but troublesome.
Sure whenever Thor finds himself in a situation he often drags Loki into trouble, but never he would go as far as Loki did and it is not something this big. Sure at times Thor makes Loki want to pull his hair out, but he never had to face Thanos and Loki wants it to stay this way. Since Thor's rash and reckless thinking would lead to him want to fight back. Loki can not even imagine how well would a fight between Thor and Thanos would go and knows that it would be a disaster. He has to do everything in his power to make sure that doesn't happen, for the good of the universe and the mission, to keep Thor safe and not makings harder than it needs to be. He is now more determined to keep his secret get the stones and Guantlet and finish this, before it gets to that point. No matter how challenging and how hard it will be.
"So how long have you been doing this?" Said Thor. "From what I have seen, not many humans decide or have any desire of becoming a hero. Mostly because it is too dangerous and a lot of them do not want to have the burden on their shoulders."
Loki can see why, only thinking back at what Darcy may think being a superhero may be and how she thinks that it is the most desirable thing in the universe. He knows how much it means to her for him to continue on this path and to become the hero that she thinks he can be, to do something more than he can ever do on a throne and something bigger than themselves, but he knows that he can't and will not even bother to try. Since Darcy is only seeing all of the good things that comes from being a superhero and failing to see the downsides of being one. Despite what Darcy may think or say, all Loki sees is that it causes too much trouble for both of them as much as it helped him blend in his quest. There is also the fact that him going around in a masked costume is not helping to keep his presence a secret and only hopes that he can continue to keep his identity a secret, but at least it will be worth it once he complete his mission and defeat Thanos, that is he hopes it would be worth it and he doesn't regret this.
"It was an unexpected decision and one that I am still surprise that I made this choice myself, but I live with my decision and keep on fighting." said Loki. "In fact, I sometimes have the driving force to simply give up and yet I keep going against that desire and live with the decision I have made. I only hope that in the end that all of this will be worth it and something good will come out all of this and I am not wasting my time doing things that will lead to more harm."
"I'm sure you can succeed with your choice and whatever goals you may set yourself. If you try hard enough and won't give up any fight that you may have up against you." said Thor. "Since being a hero allows one to fight those battles and your wins will be something you will be proud of for the rest of your life."
"I doubt that, even if I succeed then it will never be enough or it will ever be." said Loki as he sees Thor's surprise look and knows now that he is on thin ice.
"What do you mean by that?" asked Thor confused by what he just said and wants to go in deeper into the conversation.
Loki doesn't even know how he feels about all of this or if he can even say it, if he will ever feel that way as a hero. But Loki knows one thing that he has to leave and get out of this area as fast as he can before Thor starts to ask more questions. Loki doubts that Thor have pick up any clues that would lead to him to figure out that he's actually Mysto, but Loki doesn't want to take any chances or know if he already risk so much from this conversation alone.
Especially before Thor begins to suspect something similar to Mysto and himself, then once he does then he would put the pieces together and figure out the truth. Even with a mask on, protecting his identity from the world, but there is still the threat of Thanos to worry about and how he can not afford to let his existence known. Since if that happens then his fate could be either end up in a jail cell back in the dungeons of Asgard or be in Thanos's clutches without a chance to escape and neither sounds at all appealing. He must push Thor away and push him hard or else it will make things more complicated between the two brothers, Thanos or no Thanos...
"It was very nice to meet you, but right now I must leave because I have business to attend to..." said Loki as he starts to back away from Thor and move as quickly as he can. "So... Have a nice day and the best of luck on your robot problem."
Loki is about to run away from the scene and make his escape from the scene and to leave the scene while trying his best to avoid the guilt that he is now feeling. To avoid the feelings of conflict that Loki is now desperate to keep it all inside, to not let them take control of him. He has to do this even if it hurts and needs to do this, otherwise there will be consequences no matter how much it hurts. Before Loki can go on further and continue on his way...
"Wait! Just wait for a moment." Said Thor not wanting to let him go that easily and trying hard to reach out to him. "Can you at least tell me what your name is? So I know how to address you and won't have to keep referring you to a complete stranger?"
Loki paused and grew concern at the request, not even knowing what to think or say. Since he did not expect to be asked of that or even thought that he would reach the point that he doesn't even know what to say. Then Loki remembers the superhero name Darcy created for him and the one that he can use right now. To use right now to create a new identity whenever he is talking to Thor, the Avengers or anyone else aside from Darcy. To interact with the people of this planet without any problems during his quest for the Infinity Stones. It got to the point that Loki starts to appreciate his friendship with Darcy more and see that aside from her superhero fantasy, she has strengths that he can appreciate and truly value,maybe staying with her won't be so bad after all.
"A good friend of mine calls me Mysto." Said Loki.
Before Thor can say another word, Loki leaves and runs as fast as he can. Not even looking back to see his brother or see what he is now leaving behind, as every step becomes harder by the minute. Once Loki is far enough away, a distance that Thor can barely see unless he heads over there, Loki quickly conjures up an illusion and tries to make it though he disappeared from the scene. Wanting to get back to Darcy's apartment before anything else happens. Feeling a wave of guilt hit him as he leaves the scene, running from his problems with no hope of finding a way to reconnect with his brother. Even after having that conversation with Thor and have another interaction with his brother, after thinking he might never have a chance again. He still knows that is not going to be enough to make up for the things he has done and all of the damage that he created in the past two years. He doesn't even want to know how Thor would react if he knows the truth and Loki is not ready to see the look of disappointment in Thor's face if he ever finds out the truth...
At least Loki does not have to worry about it and he can just continue to focus on the stones. Gather the next one and then figure out how to get the Guantlet and the stone and deal with Thanos from there, that is the only thing that matters right now and to make sure that nothing happens to Darcy while they are going out doing all this. Then he will leave this planet and then move past all of this and he will still leave before trouble comes to find him. There is one thing for sure, no matter what happens he needs to move forward. In whatever means are necessary and no matter how much it may hurt him in the long run...
An hour later, right outside Darcy's apartment
Loki has finally arrive to the front door, happy that he is finally back and that he won the fight against the robots. But at the same time, Loki feels absolutely exhausted and is relieved that the fight and his unplanned talk with Thor is over. That it ended well and he won the fight and got to see his brother again keep his secret. Loki does not even know how can this day get any harder or know if it is even possible. But at least Loki pulled it off and now he can simply head back inside and return to his priorities.
So Loki heads towards the back of the apartment building and pulled up the ladder. He starts to climb right up the ladder and reach Darcy's window, he uses his magic to unlock it and open the window and climbs right in. Loki is relieved that he managed to get in quietly without a ruckus. Along with feeling a sense of relief to see Darcy is still watching tv and she is not giving him a list of tasks of incidents that are now happening and expect him to continue to go out and continue to play superhero for the city. He nervously approach Darcy unsure what to say and hoping that she is not going to try to get him to do anything that the tv is now saying. He takes a seat right next to Darcy and to much of Loki's surprise, she is not racing over to him with all the demands that he would be dreading. Once Loki takes a seat on the couch, Darcy quickly turns her head to face Loki and he starts to brace himself for what might possibly make the day even longer.
"So are you going to say anything or can I continue watching this awesome movie I found on tv?" Asked Darcy who is suddenly surprised and become annoyed at her roommate's sudden quiet attitude and really wishing that Loki would make some kind of snarky or sarcastic comment that would get a conversation started.
"You do realize that every time you stare at that screen, something seems to be occurring in the real world that involves humans' lives being put in danger from someone or something." Said Loki. "I am starting to think this device is cursed."
"Hey, tv is not cursed." Said Darcy. "It is a great form of human entertainment."
"You are the one that always push me out of your home in a costume for me to put myself in danger in order to save hundreds of strangers that you do not even know yourself." said Loki matter of factly. "Normally I would not be the type who believe in absurd superstitions, but under these circumstances all of the evidence points to it. I would rather have us avoid it if we both know what good for us."
"It is part of the superhero job description, don't be surprise if you are out there doing it more often. That is unless you want to find a new place to crash in your Mysto costume all the time." said Darcy slyly. "But I don't think you have to worry about that, since I know how desperate you are to stay, so you won't have to worry about rent and chores. I won't be surprise if you think that is so undignifying for an Asgardian especially royalty."
"I have no problem doing anything I may need to do to take care of myself, I'll have you know that I am really independent." said Loki. "Though it would help if you don't ask me to go out and do something every five minutes."
"You can relax, this is a movie and it's not something that is happening right now, I also have my laptop on notifications." said Darcy. "Every time something is happening then I would get alert on it, though I wish that I still have a phone so that way it would make things easier."
"Well you are resourceful, you can figure something out, I know that you can do it." said Loki. "At least the task will be worth it, no where near petty and that alone would be a waste of time. Something that I would never bother doing if it were me, especially if there is more efficient things to do with that time."
"I don't know what you mean by petty, but at least it would get the job done and we would have some way to get the news." said Darcy. "Though I don't want to know how much of a wreck this place would be if I left you alone for a week and with that big ego of yours."
"How would you know that it would end terribly if you do not give me a chance to prove otherwise?" asked Loki somewhat defensively. "Besides I have my magic and I can always use it to help my daily activity or use an illusion to hide any damages that I might have accidentally created and hide the truth in a way you never find out."
"I will find out about it eventually and even then you would have to do a lot to try to keep this place in one piece, especially knowing your high standards." said Darcy. "But anyway let's just drop all of that, how did things go with whatever you had to fight off against? Oh what was it? Is it aliens? Some unknown evil organization? A new supervillian or-"
"It was an army of evil robots that The Avengers have been fighting recently and they are still have yet to be defeated." said Loki. "It was an easy win and at least a small victory..."
"Wow, that modesty is unexpected coming from you of all people, especially since you're practically the king of high standards for anything and nothing's perfect unless it's 100% and only then you would call it a success."
"Well if you have been living in a shadow for the majority of your life then you do whatever it takes to make your plans succeed no matter what." said Loki. "I may as well make it clear right now when I say that I'm always one step ahead of whatever plan you may have in store for me."
"I can be as sneaky as you are if I try to be." Said Darcy. "Don't underestimate me just yet."
"Of course, since you have your trusty taser to zap Thanos into surrender." Said Loki.
"Hey, I was the one who saved you from the Chitauri after they beat you up and almost captured you." Said Darcy. "You should thank me for that one."
"As I recall, I already had a plan set in motion that would allow me to escape without being detected." Said Loki as Darcy roll her eyes. "They probably wouldn't have known I escaped until Thanos realized that they were bringing back an illusion of a certain someone didn't try to come after me. Then maybe that scuffle could have been avoided and caused that much of an inconvenience."
"Well when I got there it looked more like that you are losing the fight and needed all the help that you can get." Said Darcy smugly.
"Ok, that was not one of my best fights I ever had to go through." Said Loki. "But at least the plan could have still worked."
"Maybe, but would it be worth taking that chance? There is no way I am going to let them take you away, not without a fight." Said Darcy, as Loki looks at her not even knowing what to think about this. "But anyway other than that you still haven't told me everything that happened back there. How did you defeat these evil robots? How did you find out that the Avengers were fighting these guys off? You need to tell me everything!"
Loki stares at Darcy unsure what to say or how to answer that question. He is still processing what happened back there and his conversation with Thor. All of the things that were said and the words that still remain unspoken that will never be said and the wishes that will never come true. The emotions that he is now feeling and the unsureness that is now on his mind. Loki doesn't even I know what to do and for the first time, he is feeling a powerful regret that he has never felt before. To the point that he has even started to think about his actions and ask himself was it really worth it? Did everything he do the moment he was given the throne of Asgard briefly and try to take all Eart- Midgard worth all of the pain and confusion that he is now feeling? Is the ideas of a fantasy was so important that he now lost his chance to ever make amends with his brother and lost his mother? He has no idea why Darcy would ever want to be friends with him, help him and wouldn't give up on him like everyone else would, but it only leads him to asking more questions.
Though Loki knows that he doesn't want to tell Darcy about his talk with Thor, not yet anyway. He wants to have time to process it and think about what happened. Only after that then he will tell Darcy because the last thing he needs is encouragement to take off the mask and go talk to Thor throughout the entire conversation. No matter how much he may miss his brother and want to believe in the false hope that they can somehow make it work. Loki knows that it would be better if they try to avoid it as much as they can. He takes a breath as he is about to say the next thing on his mind and hopes that Darcy won't read into it (though he doubts she will) and he can find a good time to tell her later, especially since she is going to need to know that she know that Thanos got an Infinity Stone.
"I just fought them off until there was no more to defeat." Said Loki looking to the floor before facing Darcy. "That is all in the past, lets focus on the present. While the Avengers deal with the rest of these robots, we will focus on getting the rest of these Infinity Stones."
"Alright, I am liking where this is going." Said Darcy. "So what's the big game plan?"
"The main objective would be finding out where the next stone is and then when the moment is right than we can make our move."
"Wait, do you mean go over and break into Thanos's lair?" asked Darcy surprised by the idea that Loki is suggesting and that the big part might be coming up.
"Of course, we can't afford to lose any more time and every day he is only going to get stronger." said Loki. "I believe it is almost time for us to finally start planning how we are going to get the guantlet once we are done with the stones."
"Yeah especially before Thanos finds out and comes after us for just having four of these things." said Darcy.
"I see no way on how we can avoid it, we will have to infiltrate Thanos's lair and obtain all of the objects by force." said Loki. "Even then the task is no where close on being easy and we would need to prepare for it."
"So I am going to safely assume that you have a plan, ready for action?" asked Darcy. "At least already starting to come up with one? I don't know about you but I am not in the mood to become Thanos's little prisoner until who knows when and when we get out of there."
"Before we storm into anywhere, we are going to need to come up with a plan and get ready for whatever we might have to fight against without getting ourselves killed." said Loki. "I might also have to teach you how to fight and improve whatever technique you may have."
"Wait, are you going to teach me how to fight?" asked Darcy rather excitedly at the idea.
"If you are going to insist on coming along, then you are going to need to learn how to defend yourself on your own." said Loki. "Especially before we try to make an infiltration and heist like this, there is no telling what Thanos might have in store for us."
"At least I got some experience, I managed to stop some of the Chitauri when they were coming after you." said Darcy.
"What we will be facing is going to be more than the number of Chitauri we have faced in the past." said Loki. "We would be heading to their main base, to where Thanos is and nothing needs to go wrong. If it does then we would have Thanos, the Chitauri and the Black Order coming after us."
"Yeah, it would be cool to know how to fight, though I have managed to stay alive during a battle, well the two I have been in so far." said Darcy. "So yeah, I have been lucky so far, I might have a chance in defending myself if I am given the chance."
"Just because you were lucky the last few time, it does not mean that you are always going to have the same luck." said Loki. "But maybe with practice, then you may be able to defeat at least three of the Chitauri on your own."
"Hey, keep underestimating me then I might start practicing to just prove you wrong." said Darcy. "Just because you have some fancy education with some private touter with only Thor by your side, it does not mean you know everything and everyone in this universe. I mean you would be surprise on how tough humans can be."
"If you and the people of this planet are so 'tough,' then how come the last time I was on your planet, everyone was running away, screaming for their lives?" asked Loki a bit annoyed and tying to beat Darcy in her own game.
"Probably because a crazy maniac was trying to take over the planet and everyone was running, getting out of your way, while you were leading other aliens in a rampage." said Darcy casually before she quickly realize what she was saying to Loki. "No offense."
"You made a valid point, I did acted a little extreme." said Loki.
"Now that's the understatement of the year." said Darcy, the two of them can't help but smile a bit and wondering how their conversation became more fun after it was a serious topic, that they are now enjoying each other's company.
Before Loki can even have a chance to say anything that would continue their conversation, to make the most of their time together and to try to have some fun before having to get back to their priorities. All of the sudden, there is a huge blast that shakes the apartment, across the hall and that captures both of their attention. Without a second thought or another word, they both got up from the couch and start to head to the direction of where it may be. No one needs to think deeply to know that the blast came from inside the apartment and whatever it is they are ready to find out and put a stop it. Wondering what could have happen to create that giant blast and what will they have to deal with and when they arrive then all they can do is stare in shock.
The room is utterly destroyed and a complete mess, one of the most secured rooms of the apartment is completely destroyed and it looks as though nothing was holding whatever dared to try to break into the apartment. The two of them head right in to see what the damages were and if the Infinity Stones were all there, to much of their relief they were mostly scattered on the ground. Some were even under debris and Loki after getting over his surprise got to work on clearing some of the debris to get the Infinity Stones out. While Darcy only has a few things to say about all of this...
"My room?! What happened?! How did this happen?!" Said Darcy as she sees this mess. "Please don't tell me they snoop through my things!"
"Your home just got a humongous hole in the wall and you are concern about whether or not someone touch your possessions?" Asked Loki in disbelief as he continues to pick up the stones.
"Yes! Some of the things that are in here are the stones!" Said Darcy. "I just hope no one took them, could it be Thanos?"
"No, from what I am seeing is that stones are here if it was Thanos then we would still be dealing with them and the stones would be-" starts Loki before he stops himself realizing something and starts to frantically search around as the realization comes. "The scepter, it's gone!"
"What? Now we have an Infinity Stone missing?" Said Darcy. "This is just great, who would want to blow up an apartment and take a overpowered scepter if they are not Thanos?"
"I think I might have an idea." Said Loki as he pulls up a metal arm from one of the robots.
With one quick glance, they both knew that they were not done with the robots just yet and the idea that they now have the scepter is quite nerve wrecking. Loki knows that he needs to get it before they do whatever these robots are planning to do and before the Avengers get a hold of it. The entire situation has hit a whole new level as Loki starts to see how much of a threat these robots are and knows that he is going to get the scepter back before it gets any worse...
Here it is chapter 23, it came out a lot quicker that I thought and we are moving on a fast track. In fact, we are moving way ahead of schedule, that if I keep this up then I can get the final chapter sooner rather than later. Plus now we're four rewrites away from the finale and I can't believe my progress and how far we have all come, that we are getting closer and closer every day.
Though I have to say that at least it is still on a consecutive time frame and hopefully it stays that way as we get to the final four rewrites. Though I want to say that the earliest the next rewrite will come out is in two weeks and that chapter is the one where we are going to get into more action and when we will start one of the story arcs that will happen in the course of Redemption until we get to the ending and it's mostly a final push for Loki to accept his role as Mysto.
Yeah, I guess the rest of the rewrites will be the arc that is going to happen. I hope that by the time I am done then it will be the best it can possibly be and live up to the standards of the previous chapters. That we will continue to see the growth of the story over time and for the remaining rewrites to continue to expand the story and fill in any gaps that were missing and for the grammar itself to be improved to a great quality.
The final chapter is currently being written simultaneously as the rewrites are happening and I am hoping for it to come out in November, but depending on how long it takes me to rewrite the next five chapters, it could possibly get delayed to January- February. Sorry for that potential delay, I want to try to get the rewrites done as efficiently as possible and I want the final chapter to be the best it can be. Something that will not only be worth the wait, but give us a satisfying ending that you guys would be happy to read.
I hope that you guys are enjoying the rewrites though, as I said I think the next one will come out as early as two weeks and I am going to try to see if I can get two more before the end of this month to October to come out. Then from November to December, the final two will come out and that gives me wiggle room to write and finish the final chapter in time for it's possible release. If I put my effort into these rewrites then I can get them done by the end of the year and I might even be able to get the final chapter out earlier then I am planning it so far, since we're now ahead of schedule.
I wanted this chapter to expand some moments and help further Loki's character development as he meets up with Thor again, along with us to dive into Thor's feelings as he meets Loki as Mysto for the first time. To see how he is feeling and the connection that he suddenly feels towards Mysto and to see why he decided to stay on Earth after the events of Age of Ultron. Since I felt like I didn't answer the question the first time and I thought that with Loki being the one who encouraged Thor to stay on the planet, well before we reach to the next stage of the story. Along with how Loki and Darcy found out Thanos taking the Power Stone, since there's no way they could have possibly find out or get anywhere close to finding out, so it would make sense if they find it out from somewhere and since Thor is the other residential alien like being from another planet that can easily get the news and to establish the connection that Thor is now feeling.
Along with also to show more of Loki and Darcy's friendship as we go in further into the story and get to the next four chapters and the rest of the story. To show the strength of their friendship and to allow them to grow over the course of the story. Plus we also have to see both Loki and Darcy bond outside of going on missions and having a disagreement every now and again. Their friendship is growing and they are starting to build a bond that will create an impact on each other and we will see them start to go on more adventures and trust through this journey.
It is important for a character to grow in a story, especially if we are going through a redemption arc like the one that I am giving Loki in this story. So it is important for us to see it and for us to see the character development of the other characters like how we are seeing Loki and Darcy's friendship grow and it will continue to grow over the course of the story. That is what I am hoping that these rewrites will offer an expanded edition for the story and ones that makes it stronger than the original chapter and allow us to see more of Redemption's growth and expansion, for us to enjoy the first twenty three chapters of Redemption again.
Though I am happy to report that I am almost done with the planning stages of the fifty fourth chapter and I have started a little bit of it and now working on the second scene of the final chapter with the first scene just being completed. :)
The final chapter is set to and will wrap up the story arcs that are present in the story, well at least the most prominent ones. Along with it being a celebration of the story and for all of us to see the story wrap up and the characters' journey. But one thing is for sure that the next six rewrites will come out before the final chapter does, so that way they will all be up as a way for us to relive the story and it lives up to the standards of the other chapters for you guys to reread them and for future readers.
Though just because the main story is ending, it doesn't mean that this will be the end of Redemption. 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?)
I might also be thinking of possibly doing a holiday special (it's an idea that I have been playing around and been thinking of for a while now), depending if the rewrites and final chapter doesn't take too long and if you guys really want it, since it might happen...
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 a prequel and I think I would probably at least have that one up, so that way we will see the start of her journey before meeting Loki and how she started her journey. (It's the only thing I can promise that will come soon whether it's before or straight after the story is done.) Other than that 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 final chapter 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, hear you're favorite moments and be happy to hear from you when it comes to anything you all may have to say. :)
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 will Loki and Darcy find where Ultron is hiding and get the scepter back? What will be the plan and will they find him before the Avengers does? Will Loki tell Darcy about his encounter with Thor and the recent development? Is Thor going to eventually realize the connection or is he going to refuse to believe it and fail to figure out the truth? How is Loki and Darcy get the scepter back, find the last Infinity Stone and break into Thanos's lair without Thor, Jane, The Avengers, Nebula and Thanos in finding out? What has Thanos been doing this entire time and where he will strike next? Where is Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver and what are their next moves? What will happen next and how will this set back be resolved?
Find out in the next chapter of Redemption, whether it's the original chapter or the upcoming rewrite. See ya in the next update. :)