The Loki Saga Book 3

by BlueWolf 26

Nope still don't own anything. Like the other 2 Books this is rated M. This is an AU take on the Dark World. Things are heating up for Astrid and Loki who find themselves caught up in a plot to save Asgard and the Nine Realms from the Dark Elves. Book 4 is now up.

42. Chapter 42

The Dark World Part 10

With the dark elves gone, Thor rushes to Loki's side then kneels beside him before pulling his brother in close. "No, no,no, no." Thor frantically looks over his brother. "Oh, you fool. You didn't listen." The older prince says as his eyes fill with tears. "I am a fool... I am a fool..." Loki spits out in pain and uncertainty. "Stay with me." He says with his tears now streaming down his face as the women join them.

Upon seeing Loki possibly dying in Thor's lap, Astrid struggles with the sight but remembers her promise the silently cast a different healing spell than the one he had used. Unable to stay where she is any longer, the princess gets closer as the two Midgardians continue to watch them.

I"'m sorry... I'm sorry... I'm sorry..." Loki struggles to get out. "It's alright. I'll tell father what you did here today." Thor reassures him while being in full on big brother mode. "I didn't do it for him." He sees his love as his skin begins to turn a pale shade of blue. "Astrid..." He closes his eyes briefly then reopens them to find her sitting next to him. "I... I... I love you, Astrid..." Loki coughs out as he feels himself getting weaker. "I love you, Loki." Astrid confesses while not caring that she is seen crying a river. The trickster weakly smirks then closes his eyes as his Jotun form fully reveals itself.

Believing his brother is dead, Thor screams in pain while sending both fist into the air. With her brother of the heart offering a dramatic display of affection, the princess lays her head on her husband's chest. She silently cries before hearing the soft beating of Loki's heart. Astrid chooses to keep this knowledge from her companions knowing they won't believe her.

With his display of affection out of his system, Thor returns his attention to the two conjurers. "I am... Sorry, sister..." The princess lifts her head and looks at him. "What can I do for you?" He ask after wiping his eyes. "Put him back on the boat... I need to get him home." Astrid says softly while successfully keeping her secret.