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Title: A God's Proposal
Summary: Prequel to Where to Levy the Blame. Thor hears about a quest in the local tavern one day and thinks that the prize would be a fit proposal gift for Jane. However, he needs Loki's help to obtain this gift, and Loki is locked up in Asgard's dungeon suffering Odin's secret punishments. Warnings: Rape and Torture
Author's Comments: This story is being divided up a little differently than I planned because I am actually writing more content than I thought I would. I am unsure how long this story will be but if I had to guess I would say like 8 chapters, again that's just an estimate. I hope you are all enjoying it so far and I have had a few requests dealing with Odin. I am not going to address Loki's major problem in this story only reference it, but I will in the follow up story as I want this one to be primarily an adventure and hurt comfort between Thor and Loki. However, in the next story Odin will be punished and he will suffer greatly.
~[~ (Thor's POV)
Thor strode into his father's room and looked Odin straight in the eye. "Father I have a request. I wish to go on a perilous journey to obtain a proposal gift for Jane Foster, and I need to take Loki with me."
At first Thor thought his father was going to explode into a fit of rage, but after a moment he changed from the unnatural red color he had adapted to a more normal looking shade. His eyes were still flashing as he ground out "You Cannot." He then turned away to look outside the window so Thor could no longer see his expression, however his rigid posture communicated his anger and intolerance.
Thor was not deterred and expected this result so he pressed further. "You know that my love burns strongly for Lady Jane and that she is the one who I wish to rule beside me. I believe that this quest will bring great fortune and show Jane my worth as a husband. I wish to go after the Pickinese Flower…"
Odin did turn around with his eyes wide and mouth agape to interrupt yelling "The Pickinese Flower Thor! Why that quest is nearly impossible with all the hostilities you would face, not to mention the danger you wish to place not only yourself but all those who accompany you in. I will grant you no such permission." Odin was clearly upset now and Gungnir was held tightly in his hand.
"Father you know that I am a worthy warrior and that this quest is befitting for me and all who I will choose to accompany me. I ask only that you grant me permission to go and try to bring back the precious flower for Lady Jane, and that you allow me to bring Loki as my sorcerer." Thor asked humbly hoping to appease Odin and make him understand.
It was obvious that Odin was still upset, yet his resolve was faltering and it was clear that he could see Thor's determination. He sighed before filling Thor in on a few more details. "Thor it appears that you do not understand the full details of the quest. You are collecting ingredients that will be combined with magic to make the flower which can never die or wilt. The perils are great because you must collect these ingredients from hostile tribes, giants, and forests. Many great warriors have perished looking for these objects, and those who possess magic are in even more danger. You wish to bring Loki, yet you do not know the danger you would be placing him in and I am sure that he would not be pleased to hear of your request let alone accompany you." Odin finished his speech and was now looking Thor straight in the eye.
Thor took a moment to ponder what he had been told, though it did not affect his resolve much. He had already convinced himself that this was what he wanted and he was too stubborn to waver in his resolve just because something sounded dangerous. Also, he knew that Loki was resistant but he believed that Loki would come around eventually. "I am aware of all this, yet my request still stands. I wish to go and I still want Loki to accompany me. I am sure that Lady Sif and the Warriors Three would be more than happy to go, for they all have a spirit for adventure. I wish to leave tomorrow morn."
"I will grant your request, but be warned it will not be easy my son. I wish you the best of luck, and I hope you find everything you are looking for. Also, beware for I do not yet trust your brother and he should be monitored at all times. I will send for him to be brought here to be informed of this. Summon the Warriors Three and Lady Sif to meet me in the throne room so that we may discuss this matter further." Odin then left the room and went on his way, and Thor followed suit happily.
~[~ (Loki's POV)
Loki found it strange that even though he was currently chained in odd position with his wrists bond to one end the bench and legs hoisted above his head while the guards all took their turn with him that the main thought on his mind was of Thor's request. Perhaps he was just getting used to the harsh treatment or needed a distraction for his mind to wander too, but both thoughts left a sour taste in his mouth. He was still horrified by Thor's request, and that horror was distracting him from the pain he was currently experiencing. The guards seemed to notice that he was distracted because they pushed his legs back further and began adding new scratches and bites to his already marred skin. His breath hitched as he felt the man currently using him push in deeper and tear farther into his rectum, but after a moment he was distracted again.
The quest was dangerous, and for a sorcerer it was even worse. All the creatures in the areas they would need to visit would be out for his blood and want to drain his magic. That thought made him shiver, and the guards seemed to think it was from them because he was rewarded with a hard smack on the ass and laughter all around. He hardly noticed though, too caught up in the horrors racing through his head. He also knew that Thor would want to bring his friends along and Loki was currently not on the best of terms with them so that wouldn't be good. He was sure that they would only add to his pain and misery finding every possible way to make him suffer. He was certainly glad that there wasn't a snowballs chance in hell of Odin granting Thor's request and that allowed him to relax a bit.
It was at that moment that a new guard approached and told the others that Odin demanded an audience with the prisoner in his throne room. That caught him off guard and he knew that he was in trouble now. The other guards whined about their fun being cut short, while Loki fretted about what Odin wanted.
His original clothes were brought to him so he could change out of his dirty and torn prison garb. He did so slowly since he was extremely sore from the night's rough treatment. When he looked mostly presentable the guards shackled him and pushed him out of the cell commanding him to walk with them to the throne room. Each step that Loki took hurt only adding to his misery and he was thankful when they emerged that it was dark out because he knew that his eyes would protest the bright light. As he was paraded through the castle there were whispers, taunts, and jeers, but Loki ignored them like he had all his life and focused on putting one foot in front of the other. Finally they had reached the colossal room and Odin sat proudly in his throne with Thor and his friends standing off to the side, and everyone but Thor looked displeased.
It was not until he was marched up to the steps of the throne and made eye contact with Odin that he was given the reason for his presence there. "Thor has made a request that all of you will accompany him on a quest to find the ingredients for the Pickinese Flower. I have decided to grant this request, and Loki you will be the guide and magician that will accompany them." Odin gestured to Thor and the others. Loki's eyes widened and his mouth opened widely. He was about to protest but was not given the time to. "You will all leave in the morning and use the repaired bifrost to reach your destination." He finally turned to address Loki personally. "Loki you will remain locked in your chambers tonight with your magic bound. It will remain that way until you depart tomorrow, and I warn you that you best behave on the trip, or else you will pay dearly."
Loki was in shock and did not know what to do or how to respond, with the only thought on his mind being of his daughter Hela and hoping that she wasn't currently freezing in her realm. Finally he managed to whisper just loud enough to travel through the room "This is insane." He looked up and voiced his opinion. "Have you finally lost your mind? There is no way that I would even step foot in the places that you wish for me to go, for I am not stupid. I know what lies in wait and refuse to even…"
"Enough! You are going and have no say in the matter." Loki recoiled slightly at that statement. "You will go and you may consider it part of your punishment. The amount of time you are gone will not affect your prison sentence, and when you get back you will be returned there. Now you are all dismissed." Loki was not surprised by Odin's decree as he did not expect this to count for anything other than his inevitable torture, but he was still weary of what was to come. The guards grabbed him and manhandled him back to his chambers where his shackles were removed, but his magic remained bound. He stood in his room feeling lost and alone, before finally walking over to his bed and sinking down onto it.
~[~ (Thor's POV)
Thor had not missed how upset his brother looked in the throne room and so he decided that he should go visit him to speak with him more. He was headed to Loki's room that was currently being guarded by two of the guards that brought him in. He asked pleasantly for access to the room and they allowed him to enter. Upon entering he noticed that Loki lay on his bed looking miserable while combing through a book. His brother looked up at him upon his entrance and his frown deepened. Thor cleared his throat and began his approach. "Brother, I have come to speak with you since you seemed upset." Thor sat down on the bed and reached out to touch Loki's shoulder. Loki just sighed and closed his eyes tiredly while Thor rubbed his shoulder.
"Of course I'm upset." His eyes opened and they held a hint of anger and betrayal. "I told you that this was a bad idea, and for magical beings the danger is even greater. You've know idea of the consequences of your actions." Loki's expression was stern and unwavering.
Thor was immediately reminded of Laufey when Loki said this. "You sound just like Laufey you know." His voice was soft but he knew that he struck a nerve.
Loki's eyes darkened before he looked away muttering "Is that such a surprise."
Thor laughed shortly and continued rubbing Loki's arm. "No that is not what I meant. Despite our realms hatred of him he was a wise king and he was right that day. I did not know what I was doing, and who I would hurt in the process." His eyes were soft and honest, so it was obvious that Loki was uncomfortable with what Thor was saying. He looked back at his book and continued reading. After a long moment of silence Thor lay down on the bed with him and looked at the pages. "What are you reading?" He was hoping to at least break through the tension that the previous conversation had caused.
Loki looked at him with a blank expression. "It is a book detailing the quest you wish to embark on. It has all the main details we need, like the ingredient locations and the obstacles in the way." Loki then turned back to the book and began explaining parts to him. Thor moved closer so he could see the book and understand what Loki was talking about. As time went on it seemed that neither noticed how Thor had wrapped an arm around Loki or that Loki was leaning on Thor slightly, and if they had neither seemed to mind. However, it was getting late and Thor needed to rest so he bid his brother farewell until the morning. On his way out Thor seen Odin coming toward Loki's room, but thought nothing of it as he continued to his chambers.
~[~ (Loki's POV)
Loki was lying on his bed by himself now, and he was loath to admit that he had missed Thor somewhat. He had provided Loki comfort and protection which was a foreign feeling to him now, and he craved it. He was still sore and the exhaustion was creeping up on him from the day's events, but he was unable to succumb to it for some reason.
Just as he was about to doze off Odin entered his room, and the expression he wore was not kind. He approached rapidly and Loki scooted back away as far as he could. Odin grabbed his neck and threw him to the floor roughly after slapping him across the face. Loki whimpered and held perfectly still so he did not provoke further attacks. "You will learn to obey and respect me and I will teach it to you one way or another. You are a worthless child who I only tolerate to please Thor. You will learn to submit to both Thor and I before I am through punishing you, and you will live in fear of more punishment if you disobey. I will leave you to your guards for your nightly punishment to ensure you behave well. If I hear of any instances of misbehavior on your part tonight or along the quest I will rape you myself, and know that I will be more brutal than any who have taken you before. Do you understand?" Loki was shaking and scared, but managed to nod and whimper. Odin's threat loomed high above him and terrified him to no end. Finally, Odin grunted and kicked him before walking out the door leaving him alone for the moment. He began to cry when he realized what would transpire in his chambers, the one place he used to think of as a sanctuary was about to become a nightmare, and he could not stop the tears from flowing. The guards finally entered and the nightmare began while Loki thought of how Thor was blissfully asleep in the palace oblivious to what was happening to him.
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I feel bad for Loki at this point but I'm sure things will get better soon for him. I hope you all liked this update and I am thinking of adding a scene between Loki and Lady Sif in the near future. Tell me what you think about that idea, and of course reviews are golden.