Haha, m'kay so before you guys kill me, I have to say something that's super dumb/hilarious.
So a few days ago I was watching Moana on Netflix right? (Don't judge lol) And in the beginning of this beautiful Disney movie, the grandma is telling Maui's story to all the little kids, and she literally called him a Warrior, a Trickster, and a Shapeshifter who could change form.
And I paused the movie, and I was like, 'wait a sec, who else do I know is all those things...'?
Loki. That's who. Loki's a legit warrior trickster shapeshifter. My mind exploded.
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But yeah, you guys are probably not gonna enjoy this...
"Loki's right my lord, your friends are currently in positon on the rainbow bridge, along with our soldiers. I just glimpsed their way," Heimdall informed.
"Let us go join them, the Goddess of Death awaits. Loki...I wish you to be by my side...please".
"You flatter me brother, what a marvelous honor, fighting side-by-side with the mighty Thor once again".
"Don't become arrogant, your job is to help me protect Banner since he's going to be standing between us, and I would like for him to go back to earth in one piece".
"Excuse my impertinent comment brother, although-"
"Well shall we go on then my princes"? Heimdall's tone was enough for the brothers to still their tongues.
They were ready.
Bruce on the other hand, was not. Shuffling around in his makeshift asgardian leather, the scientist wondered how the hell these Aesir were capable of wearing their clothes this tight. He contemplated patting Thor on the shoulder and asking him more questions about this evil 'Hela' lady, but he guessed it didn't really matter. He would for sure, try and help in any way he could, he just couldn't 'hulk out'.
Loki observed his former enemy, the corners of his mouth turned up. Mortals, what ludicrous sluggish creatures...
"Soooo...last time I saw you, you were trying to kill everybody. Where you at these days"? Bruce asked, his face flushed from anxiety when he realized the God of Mischief was practically staring right into his soul.
"It varies from moment to moment".
"Oh shut up," Thor grumbled.
No sooner had those words left the Thunderer's lips, had something... ominous swept across Asgard in an unsuspecting instant.
The sun that had shone bright moments before, had somehow darkened aswell...
Thor looked to his left and sent Heimdall one final look of determination. The Gatekeeper nodded, painfully hoping his nephews knew how proud he was of them...
A high pitched shriek resounded throughout the land, followed by a blinding light. Heimdall was the only one who was able to withstand the shocking force. Loki coughed unwillingly, Thor held his head briefly, and they all nearly crumpled to their knees. But immediately after it was over, everyone peered upwards...
And there she was.
Standing on the other side of the bridge, right in front of the Observatory. Her sleek ebony hair blowing dramatically in the cold wind. A magnificent pendant noticeably dangling from her neck gracefully.
All were silent. The tension was so thick someone could've sliced it with a dagger.
"...Sister," Thor finally called out flatly.
Hela smiled maliciously. "Little brother. Such a delightful pleasure to see all of you again. It's been far too long".
"Surrender now Hela. Otherwise no mercy shall be shown to you during the battle on this day," Heimdall stated, his amber eyes ablaze.
"Adorable. To think I might actually surrender to you of all people. Have you forgotten that surrender's not typically in my nature Gatekeeper? It should be Asgard who's surrendering".
"Ah well, surrender's not in my nature either. How about that? We truly are family," Thor jeered.
"If I might interject...-"
It was at that moment, that Thor wanted nothing more than to simply bash his brother's head in with his hammer.
"Perhaps we can come to an arrangement...? Heavens knows the Realm Eternal is in desperate need of leadership, the issue is, it can't be you, it definitely cannot be Thor, me...Asgard would likely refuse me. Mmm, what to do what to do...".
"What you can do is shut up," Thor hissed.
"Ok, I believe that's quite enough. Kneel".
"Pardon"? Heimdall questioned.
"Kneel before me...your queen," Hela replied smugly.
"Oh wow, she's stealing your quotes now, fantastic," Thor said under his breath, Loki's glare burned right through his skull.
Hela trembled all of a sudden, and shut her eyes due to her vision becoming slightly blurry...
Soon...soon you'll have him back...patience...
Opening her eyes, she snarled, letting her rage take over, and formed a twisted crown on her head.
"You should've given up your kingdom when you had the chance, Odinson".
"Uhhh...guys..."? Bruce asked frantically, with a green vein popped out in his neck.
"You know father once told me, a wise king never seeks out war...," Thor began, while holding Mjolnir up threateningly.
"But must always...," Loki says, conjuring a steel knife carefully.
"Be ready for it," Hela finished eagerly whilst gripping her pendant.
In that one moment, all hell seemed to break lose.
Asgard's warriors released a fierce battle cry, ready to defend their realm and protect their people. Thor and Hela charged towards each other, fire burning in both their eyes.
They met in the center of the bridge, Thor swung his hammer, the deadly heated electricity aiming directly at her chest...
And The God of Thunder felt a rush of absolute horror when Hela seized Mjolnir with a single bare hand, and tossed it aside as if the weapon weighed hardly more than a feather. The Goddess grinned in response at seeing his terrified expression.
"You see? This is the difference between you and me, I'm Odin's firstborn, the rightful heir, the savior of Asgard, and you're nothing"! Thor grunted as Hela shoved him down mercilessly, she scoffed at how pathetically easy it was. "So simple, even a blind man could see it," she continued mocking joyfully.
Thor attempted to strike her jaw but only received another wave of horror when she teleported herself suddenly, and she was gone.
"Witch"! Fandral shouted.
"Where did she go..."? Hogun uttered darkly.
Thor stood up clumsily and picked up Mjolnir, relieved Hela only made a small dent in the bridge. He wiped the sweat off his brow and started running back so he'd fight alongside his brother and Heimdall.
'Damn,' Loki thought when his magic screamed at him, warning him that an 'unknown' powerful presence was about to appear. "Banner"! He yelled furiously as he harshly pushed the human next to him out of harm's way.
Not a second later, Hela reappeared right behind Loki, stepping elegantly out of her portal, she swiftly drew her enchanted sword and placed the tip of the weapon to Loki's neck. The God of Mischief dropped his dagger in 'defeat'.
"Oh dear," he said unaffected.
"NO"! Thor screamed desperately and raced towards them.
"You wouldn't dare," Heimdall threatened.
Hela rolled her eyes, seeing the Gatekeeper as nothing more than a mere pest. Vanishing her weapon with a simple flick of her hand, and grasping Loki's shoulders, she teleported them both instantly, happily ignoring the hateful shouts of the Aesir.
Loki fell face-first onto the surprising soft ground.
He shot up reflexively and glanced up to find Hela staring down at him with...uncertainty...?His expression hardened when he took a proper look at his surroundings and realized she had taken him back inside the palace, in his own bedroom chambers. And he was laying on one of the room's silk carpets. That explained the rather comfortable landing. Pulling himself up he conjured new twin daggers in each hand.
"Am I to be your first victim? A shame you thought it'd be best to slaughter me privately, you would've had more fun if you cut open my neck with an audience present".
"Do you know what this is"? Hela asked while toying with her necklace.
Loki was taken aback by the causal remark, but supplied her with a firm answer nonetheless.
"The Pendant of Everlasting Reflections. Why you have it in your possession I know not".
"Very good. Frigga in fact, was the one who presented it to me, many...many years ago. But that matters not now does it"?
"I have no plans to die sister, so if it's alright with you, I'd appreciate it if we get on with this," Loki sneered, his voice filled with viciousness.
"Hmm, so...you truly don't know who I am...".
Loki's eyes narrowed annoyed, Hela's riddles were insufferable. Instead of replying, he twirled his knives and attacked, intent on causing at least some damage.
Hela sighed disappointed.
She grabbed both his wrists at inhuman speed and despite Loki's loud angry protests, she dragged him back strongly and shoved him right into the wall.
"Loki stop! Look at me," Hela says, her heart cracking as he stared back at her completely perplexed.
Bitter emerald eyes met sorrowful emerald eyes.
"Ohh, y-you...you look so...you grew up so fast... seeing you up close... you don't look like him...".
"Wha-"?
Hela didn't allow him to finish as she yanked her pendant off and put it over his head, and immediately opened it's lock, she placed her free hand on his forehead so the magic would work correctly. Loki tried to rip her and the necklace off, but to no avail. Finally...finally...the magic flowed through them successfully, and Loki practically collapsed in her arms as he descended into darkness...
~Escaping the excruciating flames of Hel...~
~...A proud regal frozen kingdom...~
~ King Laufey...Laufey...~
~Pain...horrible humiliating pain...~
~Broken lonely pleading sobs...~
~Trapped~
~More pain...~
~Screaming, blood, blood, blood... crying...an infant's cry...~
~Warmth...love...~
~There...a rock...abandoned...~
~"Farewell little one, I know you're destined to rule this universe. Make me proud".~
Loki blanched as Hela broke the trance.
He couldn't comprehend anything...he staggered backwards, his eyes welled up helplessly...
Loki brought his hand to his mouth, afraid he might actually vomit...
"It's n-not...possible...," he whispered, the words leaving him before he could stop them.
"Oh darling, you have no idea what's possible," Hela murmured sadly.
"Find them"! Thor roared, sounding both infuriated and fearful.
"We will my lord, unfortunately Hela's powers are cloaking their current location. So I can't see them, but I can sense them nearby. So I sincerely doubt they've left Asgard," Heimdall reassured.
"Th-Thor...I'm seriously about to have a full-blown panic attack okay? Wh-what's gonna happen now? Who the hell is she again"? Bruce could barely control himself at this point.
"She's someone who has a death wish marked upon her soul Banner. And what's going to happen now...? We're going to find my stupid little brother, that's what's going to happen. I'll be damned if I lose him again".
"Well what are we waiting for? Let's go on a god-hunt eh? It's exciting," Fandral exclaimed, without humor.
So she was his...his...she...Laufey...Laufey th-that...that disgusting, worthless, wicked, demon. How dare he...?!
"I abandoned you out of love".
Loki turned around, recognition dawned on his face when he looked at Hela this time. After learning his heritage, he sometimes wondered who was the unfortunate woman who bore him. Wishing he could remember her face...well now...
"I wanted to take you with me, I wanted to raise you...I did. But...I wanted you to be free, free from me, free from Hel itself...but above all, you must know I've always loved you...I've never stopped having dreams of us being united again...I missed you my child...I missed you," Hela whispered softly, salty tears silently streaming down her face.
Loki wasn't sure how to react, then again, he wasn't sure of anything. A part of him wanted to embrace her and never let go, another part wanted to escape and find Thor, and weep shamelessly in his arms as he used to do when they were children. And a different part wanted to scream in her face ruthlessly and deny it, but he couldn't bring himself to do that...he refused...he refused to have history repeat itself...
'Then am I not your mother'?
'You're not'.
Loki bit the inside of his cheek, cursing the traumatizing memory. He rubbed his temples and permitted a small tear to fall.
"You're conflicted, I can't blame you," Hela said in an almost motherly tone as she approached him, gingerly wiping off his tear with her thumb.
Norns his dam that he had built up for centuries was breaking...it was breaking...
"Come here," she beckoned. When Loki didn't move she leaned slightly closer, reached out, and carefully placed his head on her shoulder. That was all it took.
He made an agonizing choking noise and hugged her tightly and sobbed on her shoulder. She cried out similarly. They fell down on their knees still clinging onto each other as though their lives depended on it. She ran her long slender fingers through his hair, brushing it lovingly. She felt as though she had just given birth to him yesterday, she hadn't held him like this in so long.
Once their cries subsided, Loki thought of pulling away first, but he felt so drowsy and wished to just fall asleep as Hela continued holding him, rocking him back and forth...oh how he longed for that familiar peace and fierce protection and love...
She spoke up suddenly, sounding very solemn to his surprise.
"Want to see what true power really looks like"?
MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAHAHAHA CLIFFHANGER, I WARNED YOU GUYS ABOUT TRAGEDY DID I NOT? ? ? ? ?
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I'm sorry that was mean :(
I wanna cuddle with Loki rn. Let's all go cuddle with our baby.
It's funny, I thought I was going to be able to write this chapter in no time, but it ended up being suuuuuupppppppeeeeerrrrrrr frustrating, ugh my brain never wants to functon when I want it to apparently :/
Anywhoo, pretty please leave a review with a cherry on top, if ya have the time, I'd appreciate it a whole lot ;) aaannnnddddd...yeah, love you guys!
(Response to Guest Reviews)
Guest Number One: Gawww Tysm! ! ! I Appreciate the support tremendously! :D
Natasha: YES! We really do need more fluffy Heimdall. Oh boy...I hope this chapter was somewhat satisfying...especially since I've been torturing you all since the beginning...heh heh. I dunno why I keep writing bitter moments between my two favorite brothers...Im supposed to be giving them fluffy moments...obviously I'm failing horribly haha ;D
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Guest Number Four: So so sorry for the confusion :( but to answer your question, yep! That chapter was set in an alternate universe ;) you said it perfectly. Tysm for your amazing words! ! !