Hey guys... look... After almost an entire year I bring you a new chapter. I know it has been WAY to long! I am going to try and get back into the swing of things, however I am now in college and MANY things going on as well. that means I will be trying however, it still may not come as often as I would like. Anyways... I hope you enjoy this chapter! Not much Tony in it... He should be back in I am thinking... with in the next couple chapters.

Killing Loneliness

Chapter 19: I Feel Like I Am On Fire

Odin turns around motioning Thor and myself with him. "We will continue with the ceremony later."

Without thinking twice, Loki walks forward after the man, right behind Thor. The taller blond keeping a steady pace after Odin, a frown is apparent on his features.

"What is it, father? What do you mean Frost Giants?" Thor asks once they are outside of the main hall. His eyes begin to narrow as they walk.

"The Destroyer was activated as a few Frost Giants managed to get into the vault." Odin states, making his way down the stairs into the room where their most prized items were being kept.

Loki's guilt builds as the man spoke. He really had to go through with such a thing? He ruined not only Thor's big moment but… he shakes his head. Thor hadn't been ready. It was very clear to an observer even now. If this delayed that, he shouldn't feel this guilty.

"Perhaps you are wrong." Loki interjects, "Are you positive they made it through? Even if they did, there is no way they could have gotten through without the Bifrost."

"The Destroyer felt their presence." Odin states back, seeing a few fallen man on the ground. He moves up only to pause right in front of the Casket of Ancient Winters. Relief starts to form as they were unable to take the item.

Thor looks down, seeing the man anger growing in his own eyes. "The Yodens must pay for what they've done." He seethes, his eyes holding untold rage.

"They have paid with their lives." Odin responds back coolly.

Loki can't keep his eyes off of Odin, his mind being torn in a million different directions. Why would Odin say such a thing? Did he not feel any anger towards them? They killed their men. His eyebrows furrow in thought.

"The Destroyer did its work." Odin's words bring Loki out of his thoughts. "The Casket is safe and all is well."

"All is well?!" Thor asks in disdain. Loki snaps his head to look at Thor. Could he just not listen for once? "They broke into the weapons vault. If the Frost Giants had stolen even one of these relics-"

"They didn't." Odin cuts off his tirade.

Loki watches the interaction, for once, surprised that Odin had even spoken to Thor in that way.

"Well I want to know why." Thor's voice started to be raised to show his aggression.

"I have a truce with Laufey, King of the Frost Giants"

"They just broke your trust!" Thor reasons, attempting to tell them exactly where his thoughts were leading. "They know you are vulnerable."

Loki licks his dry lips, feeling that perhaps he should intervene. His mouth opens slightly, about to respond to calm both individuals down.

"What actions would you take?" Odin states, making Loki slam his lips shut, his eyes darting between the two now.

"March into Jotunheim as you once did-" An awful idea. That would get them killed, "-teach them a lesson-" Thor needs more of a lesson then those… creatures. "Break their spirits so they will never dare to cross our borders again."

Odin watches his son, "You are thinking only as a warrior."

"Father maybe we sho-." Odin turns and glares at Loki, making him close his mouth once more.

"This was an act of war!" The All Father's attention turns back to Thor.

They banter back and forth a few more times. Loki's eyes moving with their words.

"But you are not king yet!" The words hold Odin's power behind it. Thor is silenced by the words. "Not yet." He states once more. Odin turns away from the two before walking off. He ignores the looks he is receiving as Thor glances away unable to eye his father.

A large noise informs them of their father's departure from the chamber.

"Brother-"

"Not now Loki!" Thor snaps wanting to hear none of it. His eyes filled with hatred before he turns around, his red cape flowing behind him.

Loki grits his teeth as his brother once more left without listening to what he was about to say. Why would no one even listen to him? He only wished to help. He may have been the cause, but he truly wanted to see that he wouldn't go through with such a plan once more.

Loki sighs before making his way out of the vault. He turns back around; his eyes straying to the stray dead bodies surround the scene. His hands clench, fingers digging into his skin. The Frost Giants weren't able to go through with it. It was no longer his fault. He should no longer feel guilty. Yet he still couldn't get rid of this nagging feeling.

If Laufey brought up anything concerning Loki… The thoughts made his thoughts freeze. He couldn't allow that to happen. He would have been branded as a traitor. If he was a traitor there would be no way for him to see Tony again. His heart aches at the thought of the man. He hadn't seen him since their argument. Had the man been killed by the poison? He shakes his head. He couldn't think about that right now.

He needed to get rid of the Frost Giant. That was the only way to ensure he could not be blamed. But how could he get rid of such a man? He himself wasn't strong enough to accomplish such things.

Thor… Thor had the hammer. Maybe… He could do that. Thor was easily manipulated into a situation. If they get to Jotunheim and deal with the man. His thoughts lead to where Thor would be. It would be a quick and easy accomplishment.

Loki hears the table flipped as if it were nothing. Thor's strength shown is such a gesture before he sits down on the steps.

Loki sighs before walking up behind the man. His feet light against the golden floor. Thor glances over, seeing the feet next to him. "It is unwise to be in my company right now, brother." The words are much more controlled than the earlier words. "This was to be my day of triumph." He continues, as if baiting Loki to respond.

Had the man really spoken is such a way to receive a response. Loki holds his tongue from a retort before taking a seat. "It will come." The words fly of his lips, "In time."

Just when Loki was about to start speaking to him once more, the four warriors come in. Loki feels himself seethe. Why is it whenever he wanted to speak in this forsaken realm did people interrupt him? He could not even speak to his brother one on one without these idiots walking in.

"If it is any constellation, I think you were right." He strokes the man's ego. His voice is quite to make sure the four didn't hear him. "About Frost Giants, about everything."

Thor turns to face Loki, "Then what of the human? Do you agree with me about him to?" His words are still sharp.

Loki's eyes narrow. He holds back his frustration at the words. He dared bring that up now? Loki enjoyed the company of a human, yet his brother still believed them to be lower than him. He grits his teeth, "Of course. I was wrong to assume otherwise." The words taste disgusting as they leave his mouth.

"If the Frost Giants found a way to penetrate Asgard's defenses once, who is to say they won't do it again?" Loki tries to get the words away from the man that couldn't seem to leave his thoughts ever since he wasn't able to meet him. "Who is to say they won't try it again? This time with an army?"

"Exactly." Thor nods his head in agreement. Loki's words like a serpent wrapping around him and holding on tightly.

"Nothing you can do-" A pause, something to add on just to make sure it sunk in, "Without defying father."

The way Thor's head turns, the gears working in overdrive made it so Loki got his plan in motion. A few simple words were perfect to manipulate Thor. And still he didn't even know how much he was being played with. Still, Loki had to play the chiding younger brother.

"No… No no no no." He says in a tone of absolute resolve.

"It is the only way to ensure the safety of our borders." Perfect. The idea was implanted in.

Loki raises his voice loud enough to make sure the… henchmen heard him, "Thor, it is madness!"

Thor turns away from Loki now. His attention on the four warriors, "We are going to Jotunheim."

Loki holds back any more words. A small gulp of air. His plan was going into motion once more. His eyes move away from his brother, the nasty feeling clenching around him once more.

Thor moves away, starting to speak with each of the warriors, leaving Loki to his own thoughts.

He had to do this. He had to ensure that he would see Tony again, even if it meant making his brother go against Odin's words. A small lie was causing such problems for him. This wouldn't have happened if only they hadn't made him… refused him the opportunity to see Anthony. He didn't even know if the man was still alive and it was eating away at him. The sooner they dealt with this, the better.

"You are not going to let me and my brother take all the glory, are you?" Thor's voice broke in.

Damn. Thor had to say that, didn't he? Adding him into the equation… Laufey just might state who had betrayed the realm. "What?" He questions, for once not knowing what else to say.

"You are coming with me, aren't you?" Thor questions.

Loki clenches his jaw. How could he refuse now? He turns to face Thor before smiling brightly, though his inner thoughts were one of devastation. This is not what he wanted. "Yes, of course." The words slip smoothly out.

He stands up, keeping the fake smile on his face. No one ever seemed to notice still his truth from lies. The only exception was probably dead now as it was. "I won't let my brother march into Jotunheim alone." The words held a bitter ting, only for him to hear.

The other four begin to accept such things. "And I." sounded from them all."

Loki's own eyes staying on Thor. He knew if he looked anywhere else at this point his mask would slip. He shows them admiration instead of his inner turmoil.

Thor hits Loki playfully with a laugh. "Let's go then, Brother!" He grins to him, walking forward.

Only as the man passes that Loki lets his face fall for an instant before following after him.

He would have to make sure they did in fact survive. And that meant… telling a guard. It must not be too soon however. He needed enough time to give Thor a chance to deal with Laufey. Perhaps just before they get their horses, his thoughts going into over drive. This would be the third time in months he had visited the barren land of Jotunheim.

Also going to go see Thor Dark World in a couple hours. I may just type up another chapter tonight if I feel inspired after watching it XD eheh. I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter! I know there wasn't musth FrostIron and I am planning to add more back into it! Don't worry!