Sorry I haven't updated in a while, I've been sooooo busy. Hope you enjoy this chapter!

Ever sat at the foot of Thanos' chair, cleaning her blood coated scythe. She was smiling, but her eyes were droopy and she was equally covered in blood. She looked up at Thanos when she felt his gaze slid to her.

"Am I ready?" Her voice was as soft as always and her dark eyes were expectant.

Thanos smiled back down at her and then looked back off into the galaxy. He stroked his chin and was quiet for a while. Then he spoke.

"Your time will come my child. For now, we'll keep this between you and Loki."

Ever looked down to her scythe, her face creased and troubled. She took a deep breath, knowing she would be punished if she cried.

"Yes father. How long do you think that will be?" Ever's voice was controlled and tight. Thanos looked back down at her, a smile on his purple face. "Have patience little one. I thought you enjoyed pulling Loki apart?"

"I do. Thank you father." Ever looked out into the galaxy she so wanted to explore. She stood and walked towards the living area, not looking back. She didn't want Thanos to see the disappointment on her face.

"Ever." She stopped at the sound of his voice but did not turn around. "Ever I wouldn't send you out into battle even if it was your 100th time. You're special. I have plans for you. I love you and you should understand that."

Ever stood still for a minute and then continued walking.

After she had eaten and cleaned up, Ever went and read one of the cardiovascular books Aria had gotten her. She was studying the valves of the heart when Gamora walked in, her arms crossed, a concerned look on her face.

"You've been awfully quiet. Did torturing someone turn out to be not your thing?" Gamora sat down next to Ever.

Ever set down the book and picked at the sheet. "It was awesome! I could tell he was so scared and then I totally decapitated him!" Ever's face brightened.

"But…" Gamora said gesturing to go on. "But father says he doesn't want me out in battle! He says he has a special thing planned for me and I have to patient! I don't want to be patient. I want their hearts." Ever whispered.

She could hear those longings calling to her. She needed them.

"What?" Gamora looked at her puzzled. "You've changed since the operation. Not just physically."

Ever just looked away. She was quiet for a minute and was trying to decode if she could trust Gamora. "I… I hear things now. Inside of people."

Gamora looked over at Ever, her eyes narrowed and worried. "What do you mean?"

"Their thoughts, their deepest ones. The ones they keep secret. I can hear their hearts." Ever whispered. "I can hear them and I want them."

Gamora was quiet for a minute, letting all of the information wash over her and then looking at Ever closely. She could tell the girl was telling the truth and it was bothering her a lot more than she knew.

"Ever it's okay. I don't care if you have anything wrong with you. If it's hurting you, then we should talk. If it's not, well, use it to your advantage. It could help you with your fighting, you never know." Gamora said reassuringly.

Ever looked up at her, her eyes full of despair. "Gamora, I don't want this. I want to be like you. I never asked for those voices."

Gamora sighed and put her hand on Ever's shoulder. "Ever I-"

"YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND GAMORA. YOU NEVER DID. YOU WERE ALWAYS BETTER THAN ME. I DON'T WANT THIS, IT HURTS SO MUCH!" Ever screamed, ripping away from Gamora and flinging a chair that sat next to her bed across the room. It smashed against the wall, and Gamora tried to restrain Ever, but she threw her off. Gamora blocked her punches, not wanting to hurt her, but soon coming to the conclusion she might have to.

"I DON'T WANT YOUR THOUGHTS! I DON'T WANT YOU TO FEEL BAD FOR ME! PLEASE GAMORA STOP!" Ever yanked on her hair, as if to pull it out. Tears were streaming down her face, her dark eyes glinting, like pools of darkness.

She lashed out at Gamora, her wild swing connecting with Gamora's jaw. It cracked and Gamora staggered back, cradling her jaw. She cracked it back and spit out some blood and then advanced towards Ever, who was all too pleased to fight.

She jumped up, but her kick falling short when Gamora grabbed her foot and she fell backwards, her head connecting with the bed frame and knocking her out.

Gamora scooped her up and set her in bed, covering her up. She picked up the broken chair and all the furniture Ever had knocked down, gave her a kiss on the head, and left.

HaHaha sorry. I'll update as soon as I can, I promise!