Hello everyone! Thank you for sticking in with me this far! This chapter may not be as good as the others but it is placed here for a good reason! R&R!

I don't own it if you recognize it. I do, however, own Nyx Leondoter (Olivia Neveah, Number 9, She-Beast) and her planetary background… In retrospect I think I kinda went overboard with all these names and all.

Chapter 8: Intermission

(Olivia)

As I had agreed to Dr. Banner not a few hours ago I would be bright eyed and bushy-tailed for my new testing. Well, as it turns out, I wasn't. I laid down my life to these people and it left me feeling empty and exhausted. After I pretty much made an ass out of myself by bum-rushing out the room after my speech I went into the kitchen area of the common room. I was still a bit hungry beings I only ate a few slices of pizza prior to the recent engagement, but even now I found my nerves too bad to actually bring myself to eat anything. After staring into the fridge for what seemed hours I decided to take the elevator down a floor into Tony's personal gym.

I was too tired to work out, really I just wanted to get away from everyone. I knew that after their rude wake up call that they would go make them coffee. I knew that they would go to look for me in my usual places if they wanted to talk to me. The gym was the last place they would think me to be in. After they checked my usual places they would resort to asking Jarvis. So, I think it is safe to say that I have about half an hour til then.

"Jarvis?"

"Yes, Ms. Olivia?"

"Country play list 3 please."

"Of course, Ms. Olivia."

"Jarvis."

"Yes"

"My name is Nyx. That's what everyone will be calling me now, so you might as well do the same."

"Of course, Nyx."

(Loki)

"That was quite some speech Lady Olivia gave" commented Volstagg.

"Quite. I can't believe such a beautiful young lady is capable of such horrible deeds" remarked Fandral while holding the door for the 5 men to make their way down to the gym. It has been nearly an hour since Olivia's speech and she was still main top this morning.

"I doubt that one my friend. Lady Sif is quiet skilled and fought many a gruesome battle, but then again I can doubt she would succumb to the deeds Lady Neveah has." replied Volstagg.

"My friends we must not be so quick to judge Lady Olivia. She did what she had to do in order for her to survive in such a horrific place." pressured Thor.

"Loki what do you make of this?" Asked Volstagg.

Oh joy, they are inviting me to their tea party, I thought mentally. "I think she is an interesting piece of work." I said lamely.

"What do you mean by that?" Questioned Thor

I Sighed. " I mean the girl is a mix breed of two of most powerful creatures in the 10th realm and was raised by the worse predator. She looks innocent with a can-do attitude but deep down she is just an animal that wishes for nothing more than her next kill. If anything she is the biggest threat there could have even been on this planet." Didn't they listen to anything the girl said? I thought to myself.

"You knew of the 10th realm?" Questioned Thor.

"Yes, if you would read books instead of gallivanting around like the dolt that you are, you might just learn something yourself." I retorted while pushing the elevator button.

Of course I didn't think badly of her. Everything I have said about this topic has been words that came from her mouth just twisted a bit. Truthfully, I like her. She was beautiful, no question about that. She was funny to watch and incredibly smart. Well, maybe not so much as book smart, but smart non-the-less. She thought with logic and common sense. And then the riddle she spoke about trust. I couldn't have said it better myself.

I rather enjoyed the show she put on earlier by breaking and flipping the poker table. It was funny watching everyone run away in fear in the newly spread chaos that was Burneseta. I think that is what I truly enjoy about her. She is a ruthless killer inside the body of a princess. It's reassuring to think that she possesses the power to strike down any man that dare get in her way. She might just be my escape out of here. I chuckled darkly gaining the attention of the worthless group of mewling quims around me. They passively blew it off and probably thought me to be in a good mood. If I think of this girl much more I may have to forget that I am being reformed. I smirked. I was thinking darkly to myself while my composure showed nothing but mischief. I do feel bad for her though oddly enough. I thought I had it bad when I was a child. I have never pitied someone until today.

"By the gods" Whispered Fandral. We have reached the doorway to the gym but something seems to have caught Fandral's complete attention. Naturally everyone wanted to see so they all piled to look through the window that shown the inside of the gym. Instead of trying to beat myself up trying to squeeze in between the 4 hulking men, I just silently opened the door and walked in. I was shocked to be greeted by a pair of green eyes that were wide with surprise and arms extended as though the offender were going to hit me.

"Oh my god, I am so sorry!" said Olivia's voice. Regaining my composure, I took in the sights before me. She was covered in a layer of sweat, heart racing, her hair was a tangled mess framing her face, and her albino skin had a nice pink tint. If I didn't know any better, one would think she just finished making love. "I-I was just so lost in the music I-I didn't even hear you come in." She directed her face to the ceiling. "J-Jarvis mute music."

"Of course, Ms. Nyx."

"Umm..D-do you guys need to use the gym because I-I can leave if you do." Her face was contorted with worry and her hands were gesturing to just about everything. She was in here dancing and now she was completely embarrassed that everyone saw.

"You dance beautifully Ms. Olivia! Where did you learn to dance like that?" Asked Fandral.

"Oh, umm, I got bored one day, and I uh... watched it on YouTube." She watched as everyone began to pile in the room and became even more uneasy. This is too hilarious! Ms. Intimidating Murderer was shy! It looks good on her though. I thought with a chuckle.

"Nonsense Lady Olivia -" Started Thor until Ms. Olivia cut him off.

"Nyx." Thor looked confused and to help Thor better understand she kept speaking. "I have many names. My original name is Nyx Leondoter. Shield gave me Number 9 and my Burneseta form She-Beast. And the temporary name I gave myself here was Olivia Neveah. Beings I am no longer in hiding, and no longer a test subject of Shield, call me Nyx." She extended her hand for a handshake with a small smile as though they were reintroducing themselves. Thor took her hand and shook it with his usual beaming grin of an idiot.

"Well then. Lady Nyx would like to stay and train with us? We would love to see you in combat." Did my brother really just ask that? The woman never even wanted to come out about herself and not after an hour of finding out you want her to teach you her tricks? I rolled my eyes before cutting in.. well at least I was going to until Fandral butt his 3 foot long mustache in.

"Thor I doubt Lady Nyx would want to be here while us men train. You look absolutely exhausted madam. You should retire for the day, should you like, I will accompany you to your loft." He reached for her hand and wrapped one arm around her shoulder. I once again rolled my eyes this time staring at the two as though they didn't have a brain cell... In other words I looked at them how I always looked at them. With a glare. The buffoon was just speaking about how horrible she is not a moment ago and now he was going to try to bed her.

"Oh no thank you, I appreciate it but I do need to steal Loki away from you." She started running her hands through her long and wild locks and politely pulling herself away.

I raised my eyebrows in a clear what-did-i-do look. Then she laughed her free and untamed laugh.

"Don't look at me like that!" she joked. "I need to go get my weekly check-up and you need to have your first one. Dr. Banner paged the gym about half an hour ago saying for you and I to go in before 9. It just so happens you came in at the right time." She then proceeded to grab my hand and started to pull me away from the group. Her skin was unusually warm, not in a painful way. It was more comfortable than anything. "Then at about 10 will be Volstagg and Fandral's turn. Thor have you had your check up done recently?"questioned Nyx spinning on her heel. I was beginning to get a bit uncomfortable with her grabbing my hand. So I snatched it back and placed both my hands behind my back, waiting for her to move out of the way so I could go see Dr. Banner. Thank god for that green man. I don't want to be beaten to a pulp while training... again. Thoughts of the past with Thor and I training entered my mind but left as soon as they came.

"Yes, madam. I had it done yesterday after everything settled down." Thor said and with that last remark Nyx waved her goodbyes and motioned me to follow her to Dr. Banners office.

Hmm. Such a pity. I have been here for 10 hours and I still haven't caused any trouble. I may just have to fix that, I thought glancing down at Nyx.