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''Stay away from her!'' Loki seethed, pushing Darcy behind him.

''I truly have no choice. When we leave here this place will be the dark foul earthen domain that Surtur shall call his own.'' A small frost sprite flew closer to Amora. Amora laughed and trapped the creature in her grasp. ''You see? No one will survive.'' She opened her hand and ash blew away from her. ''As for this pretty pet you've decided to love... She will die as this creature has. You will have no body to mourn. And the ash of her bones will haunt you and death will not give you the very thing she gives.''

''No! I won't let you!'' Loki cried, holding Darcy close.

Darcy shut her eyes and felt his heart beating wildly next to her own. She had despised him, mistreated him, and now all she wanted was to hold him. Back on the boat far from where they were.

''I won't let you take the last thing I truly care about.'' He whispered those words so quietly it was amazing she even heard them.

''Ha! I pity the mortals. They fall to such great calamity because of your love. You in turn... Are a murderer, thief, and above all... A trickster. It all comes back to this. Doesn't it? Your gift of trickery was wasted truly. On someone pathetic enough to-''

Darcy looked up. Amora had fallen from the sky and looked like her brazen spirit had been put out for a couple of moments.

Stephen came up. ''The lucky thing is Asgardian villains talk to much. Pity she didn't give away all her plans though...''

Darcy looked at Stephen. He had been the smartest one she guessed. He had used her mouth as a distraction and had shot her out of the sky. Managing to kill a few demons while he was at it.

Loki rolled his eyes and politely stepped away from her. He seemed to be embarrassed Stephen had thought of a plan first.

Darcy shook her head. Men. Then her thoughts turned dark again.

''You fools! I have power of a million stars at my command and can crush worlds with my very hands! You will die today... My beasts... Drink their blood.'' Amora hissed, wrapping herself in a plume of black smoke. Then she was gone.

Demons and their beasts roared, coming at them.

Darcy braced herself for death, hoping that the sting of pain would be over soon.

''You have a beautiful baby girl.''

''May I hold her?''

''Yes.''

Tender arms were wrapped around her.

''If only Thomas could see you. He would be so proud.''

A loud bam shook her and she whimpered, letting out a shrill wail.

''O my gosh! She's so beautiful. I'm so happy for you Caroline.'' Another voice said, stroking her face.

You're so lucky...'' Another, deeper voice said.

''I know...''

''Where are we going uncle Eric?''

'' We're going to the... Um... Is that Caroline?'' He replied, stopping the car.

''Stay here Darcy.'' Aunt Kathy said, getting out too.

Darcy pressed her face up against the car window. Eager to see mommy. Where was she?

Uncle Eric got back in the car. ''Sweetie.''

''Yes.''

''We've gotta go to mommy's house and get something. You're gonna get in the middle seat and cover your head with my sweater. Okay?''

''Okay. Why?"

''I'll tell you when you're older... I promise.''

A meter beeped. And the doctor slowly came in.

''So. How is she?'' Eric asked, holding Kathy's hand tight.

''She's suffering extreme lung problems right now, but it'll be okay. The worst part is the depression you told me about. Apparently she has been thinking about suicide a lot and has tried to suffocate herself more than once. Leading once again to the, uh, asthma.''

''No. Not like her mother.'' Kathy whispered.

''Does it have anything to do with the knowledge of her mothers suicide acts?'' Eric asked, always asking the facts.

''Yes. It does.'' The doctor replied. ''And with your wife going through chemo she feels like her second mother is going to die as well. I suggest you have her take two of these a day. It'll help with the depression.''

''We're gonna go to Asgard together!''Jane squealed, giving Darcy a hug.

''What? Both of us?'' Darcy asked, lookin' at Jane in shock.

''Both of us! What good friend doesn't take her bestie to Asgard with her?''

''Oh thank you! Thank you!''

Loki closed his eyes, then looked down at her again.

She slowly took his hand, rejoicing in the feel of his touch. ''I dont think you're wicked.'' Darcy leaned up and pressed her lips against his. Then it was over, she pulled back and looked at his eyes, face, waiting for a reaction.

Loki looked like someone had just given him the power over all of Asgard, ''Then youd be the first...'' He blinked rapidly and slowly put a hand on Darcy's cheek, ''Why?''

''I don't know.'' Then, wrapping her arms around his neck she pressed her lips against his once more, realizing that, maybe, she did love him.

''Darcy please wake up. Fight the fever. Please,'' His soft loving voice broke through her memories. Like a silver dagger cut through butter.

A soft hand stroked her cheek and a wet rag was put on her forehead. It seemed as though her entire body was on fire. Burning from the inside.

''The poison has already set in. We need to get her to Asgard.'' Another voice said, this one blurrier and more distant.

''It will take to long. The Demons touch will have affected her by the time we get there. You have to something!'' Desperation was in his voice, and she felt a cool wind blow across her face.

''My sweet child. This is not the end. Your mother needs you there. He needs you. His mind is far, and only you can help him. Stay awake, don't sleep yet.''

Darcy reached out. ''I want to sleep though! I'm tired of the pain, the pills, the knowledge that my mother never wanted me!''

''Your mother loved you more think. Her time has passed. And yours is the one that is happening right now. One day, you will be protected from Surtur and his lies. For now, you will wait until that power is bestowed upon you.''

''But-''

''No. I love you, and want you here... But you need to be with Loki. He needs you.''

''Okay... Can I talk to you?''

''You are right now.''

''Can I choose when I can talk to you?''

''No. But I will come if you call.''

The voice was gone and her head throbbed once more. She opened her eyes and looked at Loki. He had his head in his hands, and she could hear him cursing himself.

''Hey.'' Her voice cracked, and she smiled at the man she loved.

''Oh Darcy!'' He practically leaped out of the chair. ''I thought I'd never hear your voice again.'' He took her hands and kissed them, pulling her into his arms.

''What happened?'' She asked. self-conscious of how close his body was to hers.

''We escaped, after they poisoned you...'' Loki looked her over, as though making sure was fine, ''I have to admit we wouldn't be here if Stephen hadn't astral projected us to the boat. I thought you dead to me..."

''I'm fine now, we're together again..." Like you always wanted to be. She thought, pulling herself closer to him.

''We. I thought I'd never here someone say that again. It seems like such a faraway idea." Loki leaned in closer, his soft breaths stirring her ebony locks.

''Kiss me.'' She whispered, closing her eyes.

He leaned forward and pressed his mouth against hers.

She felt electricity and she leaned in closer, tasting him, loving him, desiring the feeling she got when he touched her. She put a hand on his cheek, caressing his high cheekbones and relishing every curve of his jaw.

He wrapped his arms around her, somehow managing to get closer to her.

Darcy released, giving into that hungry desire, letting herself want him. Don't get into any wars, Stay out of trouble. Wasn't that was her Dad had said? Well if it was Darcy knew that Loki was more than trouble, he was danger, passion, and pain. All of the things she loved and hated rolled into one.

Loki tangled her fingers into her hair, fingering her bra-strap with the other one. He smelled of the ocean. Deep and wild, something that no one could tame. Then it was over.

''I can't. I'll hurt you, I will.'' Loki gasped, breaking away from her. Looking down at the floor and shaking his head. ''I never should have brought you into this. Now you've been hurt more than once!" Loki got up and took a few steps towards the wall.

''Loki please. Don't leave me now.'' Darcy pleaded, getting up and walking up behind him.

''I don't want to... But I'm not good for you. You haunt me in my dreams... Are my light in my nightmares... The only love I've ever truly known... I'll ruin your life! I'll make you do things you don't want to do.'' Loki turned and faced her.

''I need you. I can't love anyone else.'' She whispered, searching his face for a sign of change, something that would say they could be together.

''I don't want to hurt you.''

''Then teach me magic! Show me how to protect myself... So that it's okay. So that I can be with you.'' She put a hand on his cheek, willing him to change his mind. To stay.

''Thor already hates me. Teaching you magic won't help that.'' Loki whispered, tentatively taking her hand.

''When has he stopped you?"

''Never... But-''

Darcy put her mouth over his. ''Then we can be together. He doesn't matter. You're my beloved, and I don't say that every day. So you're stuck with me.''

''You have to promise me you won't follow me if I'm kicked out of Asgard.'' Loki whispered, tracing her collarbone with his fingertips.

''I... Promise.''

''Uncross your fingers.'' Loki said, smirking at her.

''Then you will have to trust me to make the right decision.'' Darcy replied, toying with his coal black hair.

''You're not-''

''I've given you enough time to do anything you wanted to do. Now I must check on Darcy.'' Stephens voice cut in, a hint of amusement in his voice.

Loki stepped back, and he smiled at her.

Darcy felt her headache again, and she longed to be close to him again.

''You really should lie down.'' Stephen said, giving Loki a pointed look. ''When I'm gone you need to make sure she doesn't... Have the unexpected shock of being able to burn things. You most importantly need to protect her from Surtur.''

''Powers?" Darcy said hazily, her head was beginning to swim and she layed down on the bed.

''You said it hadn't set in yet. That she was going to be safe from it.'' Loki said, his voice rising as he sat down next to her.

''I did say that and I admit it was a mistake. The poison set in while we were astral projecting. We couldn't have stopped it.'' Stephen replied cooly.

''I promised I'd keep her safe and this is what happened!? I am cursed, aren't I?'' Loki exclaimed.

Darcy closed her eyes. The feeling she got when she was going to throw up overcame her and she rushed out of bed, going up onto the deck as fast as she could.

She retched over the side of the boat, trembling as she emptied her stomach. Tears ran down her cheeks. What was going on? Why were thye talking about stuff like that? Nothing made sense and she felt like retching again.

A soft hand brushed her hair out of the way and rubbed circles on her back.

''I'm sorry. Don't cry. Please, I'll tell you everything.'' Loki whispered, as he handed her a handkerchief.

''Where do you get all this stuff?'' Darcy asked, needing something other than the two mens odd conversation to talk about.

''That's what you want to know?'' Loki asked, letting Darcy sit dow in his lap.

Darcy nodded and rested her head against his chest. Wiping her mouth off with the hankie.

Loki smiled and moved his hand slowly, whispering something under his breath. A white handkerchief appeared in his hand. ''Here have another.''

''Can you tell me why I'm... Being so fussed over?'' Darcy asked, taking the little square cloth.

Loki sighed, his breath ruffling her hair. ''If someone is infected by demon poison, if they live they will have the power of fire. A gift I wish you'd never have gotten.''

''Why... Is it bad?''

''It's almost uncontrollable, it desires more and more. Fire is always thirsty, longing for something it can burn. I'm going to teach you how to use fire so that you'll be safe. I... I want to protect you.'' He looked at her fondly. His emerald eyes staring at hers.

''I'm glad you're here.'' Darcy whispered, listening to the steady beat of his heart.

''I am too.''

A/N: Okay, this is long for me so don't be surprised if I tell you I couldn't stop typing;p The voice that's talking to her has the voice of Aslan from the Chronicles Of Narnia.