The journey to Loki's stability has treaded on through the winter months. It was February in Midgard, when Sigyn took him back to the Midgardian realm. The two wore warmer clothes and headed to Manhattan. Instead of heading to the little coffee shop where they would always go in the past seasons, Sigyn took him around city area.
Tis a joyous and sorrowful time of year Sigyn had her hands in a fur muff. She had a long brown coat with fur inlay. Loki wore a thicker jacket as well.
A dreadful time of year Loki looked into the shops. I am glad Asgard does not have this nonsense of a celebration.
Sigyn looked off to a young couple who kissed and walked out. The snow was falling upon them. Well not all realms are made the same. Though I do agree that as Asgardians we do not have this though, it is also nice to see love in other realms. That there are not monsters lurking in other realms. Just those who live their lives like the rest. Though no one really believes there is. Loki looked at her with sadness. He felt the same in some sense. We must be thankful as well, for it wouldn't have made us who we are today.
The two walked on to Central Park. As they walked Tony and the rest of the Avengers were watching them from the tower.
"Is she taking him on a date?" Bruce had a cup of coffee in his hands. He stood watching the tv screens in the kitchen. Steve was sitting down and reading the paper. He would look up in intervals. Tony was behind the counter making himself a drink with coffee.
Natasha and Clint strolled in with Pepper behind them. Pepper headed towards the opposite side of the counter to Tony while Natasha and Clint went over to Bruce.
"I don't think so, she hasn't pulled any moves on him so far," Tony looked up and smiled at Pepper. "Happy Valentines Day." He leaned over and kissed her.
"Mmm," she smiled back. "Happy Valentines Day." It was nice that Tony did have soft spot, at times.
"They haven't even talked to each other," Steve chirped in. "Nor has he linked his arms in with hers. Unless Asgardian courting is different from ours?" He started to think.
"Don't think too hard, you might get a wrinkle," Tony grabbed another mug for Pepper. "Loki's got his mouth sown shut. She has a mask. They do not talk to each other at all. Though I did speak with that guy who owns the coffee shop they had visited for the past three-four times. He says she can read minds and not just that, but also look into your mind and find things you thought were well hidden."
"That's why she's with Loki," Clint crossed his arms. "They need someone who can get into his mind, just like he did to me."
"But is she on our side?" Natasha looked to Tony.
"Who knows? She could be playing both sides and have her own agenda," Tony smiled at her. Natasha rolled her eyes. She went over to the screens.
"If she did, what would she want with Loki?" Natasha brought up all the images of Sigyn.
"Too bad Thor wasn't here to clarify what her purpose is with him," Steve spoke.
"Why not find out from her anyways?" Tony gave the group a sneaky smile. "Test her abilities, see if it is true that she is his guardian." He started to walk towards a wall. Pepper looked at him with pursed lips. "Oh, Pepper it won't be that bad, what's the worse she could do. We're practically all here, and Loki was taken down once before, I believe it is possible to do it again. Hey on the brightside, no aliens."
"I don't think this is a good idea, I'm just going to hang back and watch with Pepper," Bruce watched as the rest shrugged and went with the idea.
Loki and Sigyn were in an area where it was just them and trees and a small open area.
Do you ever show the other side? Sigyn was talking about his Frost Giant form.
No, not rarely, Loki looked around. I would rather keep the monster in its place.
Being a Frost Giant does not make you a monster. Show me the other side, Sigyn spoke.
Loki transformed himself. He looked to Sigyn with his red eyes.
Does it feel any different? She asked him. Sigyn wanted to touch him. She quickly shot down the thought.
No, the same. Loki answered.
See, Sigyn smiled. The monster that is there is the one that feeds from time to time which lies in the mind and the heart, not your appearance.
Just then Loki looked to see Ironman, Black Widow, Captain America, and Hawkeye. He looked back Sigyn.
Don't worry, I sensed them coming. I was wondering when we would meet them. Sigyn turned to face them. Loki had changed back.
"Loki, don't be so blue," Tony joked. Loki got a bit mad from that. His face showed nothing.
Stop, this is my fight not yours, Sigyn warned him. Loki looked in shock to her.
"Tis enough of the insults and jokes, from all of you," Sigyn spoke. "I see you came to test me. I have been wondering when the time would come."
"I thought Loki was to stay in Asgard?" Steve asked.
"He is under my supervision, he is allowed to go wherever I go," Sigyn replied. "Your doubts are normal, but tis faith and trust you lack in those who are guardians."
"True, let's just cut to the chase," Tony started to speak until Sigyn cut him off.
"My purpose with Loki is to only serve in the Allfather's wishes," Sigyn answered his question. "Most believe false while others somewhat believe. I can see why; has a hidden agenda, following a path of duty, knows where she stands,and just wants the same that happened to him to Loki.Still not believing, then this should show you." The four got ready for anything she had coming to them. Sigyn then showed all of them the scene of Loki's trial. After the scene was done, she waited to see what they thought.
"Still could be made up," Tony suggested.
"Since there seems to be no reasoning with you," Sigyn sighed. "Try the act that you have been thinking for a while now. You believe it is your only choice to be persuaded."
"Well if you say so," Tony tried to attack her.
Sigyn used her psychokinesis to stop him and shut down his armor. He drifted down to the snow and was unable to move. Clint was ready to release an arrow at her but she stopped it in midair. She made Clint and Natasha unable to move, since they were about to attack in combat. She waited for Steve to try his moves on her.
"You've chosen wisely," Sigyn looked to Steve. "Tis why you are so worthy to carry such burdens. When ever you shall die, your path to Valhalla will always be there."
Such strength and power, yet you have no inclination to take over anyone, Loki viewed upon her work.
What would I gain from ruling? Sigyn asked him. "Now, that you have your fulfillment, I wish to leave in peace."
She let the rest go. Her and Loki turned and walked away from them.
What would you gain from ruling? She asked him.
I would gain acceptance, a throne, people that follow without question, Loki responded.
You can have that without controlling someone Sigyn explained. The only acceptance you need is from yourself. As for a throne, tis not always what it seems. Power may be what you believe comes out of it, but thats not all. There is the burden of watching out to those who follow you. You can not use them as minions for your own pleasure. And those that follow you without question doesn't always have to be the ones that are underneath of you. They can be ones standing side by side.
Loki thought upon those words and looked back onto his life of how he had always wanted to rule. They came back through the Bifrost.
"I see you have handled yourself well in the face of a fight," Heimdall retracted the sword.
Sigyn knew it was not for her. "Tis so as well."
"I'm meaning you, Loki," Heimdall smiled as the two left the Bifrost.
He couldn't be, could he? Loki looked to Sigyn who nodded.
You need to give yourself more credit Sigyn sighed. You could have any moment tried something.
But why would I? Loki looked to her. I wouldn't have gotten to far, nothing would be gained, it would be another lesson.
Sigyn didn't reply. She just smiled to herself. He was finally realizing about his actions. The two headed back to the castle. As she parted ways with him, she thought to him .Happy Midgardian Valentine's Day.
Loki smiled to her as she walked away. The pain from the thread didn't matter to him one bit. It felt nice for someone to be beside him. Now only if it was Sigyn instead.