Trudging through the sewers was beneath a god. That was what flashed through Loki's mind as he traversed the watery-roads of the underground. Since flying like a bird didn't work, an even sneakier tactic had to be used.
Loki had studied the maps very closely before going on his journey. A few more turns, and he'd be under the Make Mine Marvel hotel, where Steve Rogers was supposedly staying for a few weeks. Loki knew this was his chance.
"That fool will never see what hits him," Loki murmured to himself. He was already playing the speech he'd give Thanos and The Other after the deed was done.
"Oh, it wasn't so difficult. Of course, for a god like me, nothing really is. It was fun sport while it lasted I suppose. Oh, Other, are you sniffling? Oh, it's alright to be embarrassed by my excellent accomplishment. Thanos, you want to retire, and put me in charge? Well, how can I say no?"
Loki had to stop himself. It would be no good to count his chickens before they hatched, as the humans said. After a few more minutes of silence, and unpleasant smell, and seeing a body float down the stream, Loki reached a manhole cover that, if his calculations were on the money, would lead him to his prey.
Loki blasted the manhole cover with a green energy blast emitted from his scepter. He never got around to naming it.
Levitating up, Loki peeked around the rim. A few people were lounging around the lobby, not really doing much of anything. It seems the Captain would be up in his room. Now Loki just had to find out which room that was!
Loki was no computer hacker, so that left more…physical means. He could teleport into every single room…but he had no wish to see someone else showering again. Loki shuddered; that Black Widow was fierce!
Shifting into an elderly man look, Loki hobbled over to the reception desk. The lady at the desk, who was chewing bubble gum, looked up, annoyed. Loki flashed a winning grin, before remembering he was an old man with pretty bad teeth.
"Ma'am, I'm an old war veteran, here to see my old pal Steve Rogers. Do you think you could be kind enough to tell me his room number?" Loki asked, almost cringing at his rough voice. The lady popped a bubble.
"Buzz off, creep. No one gets to ask for room numbers. Are you a deviant?" she asked rudely, before turning her chair around to watch an Iron Man movie on her small television screen. Loki fumed. How DARE some human woman say these things to him!
A flash of light later, and Loki was walking down the hallway, humming. If anyone were to go to the front desk, they'd see a rather ugly frog watching a Thor film. Back in good spirits, Loki decided to just wander the halls for a few hours. Surely, Rogers would leave his room for a lunch or bathroom break. Loki wondered if he sprinkled when he tinkled.
"Locating this American hero is much harder than it sounds," Loki mused to himself. To think, if he could just locate the shield-carrying hero, his job would be ten times easier!
Thanos and the Other were at Disney Land!
"Let's ride the roller coaster, the highest one," Thanos said, not fearing death (or heights), so this was perfect. The Other tried to edge away, but Thanos grabbed him.
"Sir…why don't we stick with calm rides…like the Ferris Wheel? I think –" he was interrupted by Thanos slapping him.
"We are going on the roller coaster," Thanos snarled. Other nodded his head.
To Be Continued
Author's Comments: That poor lady. She should have been nicer. And meanwhile, at least some villains are getting to have fun!
Captain America: The Winter Soldier is the best Marvel solo film so far! Not quite as good as Avengers - but what is? Still, I think Winter Soldier will be the best film this year. Next up on the MCU front: Guardians of the Galaxy, this May. So, to everyone reading this: go watch it, and tell your friends, promote it! Guardians needs support!
