"The tesseract" shouted Tom drawing confused glances from the others. "In my world, the story I mean, Loki used it to move between worlds. Would it have enough power?"
"It might be possible.." murmured Heimdall.
"I could fetch it but how do I know you will not use it for you own purposes Loki?"
"Thor, if it makes you feel better restrain me. Then I wont be able to use the tesseract."
Thor looked uncertain but in the end agreed to it. "I will return with the bindings and the tesseract" He declared then set off back across the bridge, leaving Tom alone with Heimdall. "Tell me then Loki, if you are not Loki who are you and how did you come by this world."
With a sigh Tom started to tell his story again...
Thor had successfully got to where the tesseract was being kept. Now he just had to get it past the guards. After seeing no other possible way round them Thor opted for his most well known method. Within the space of seconds both guards had been knocked out with a hit from Mjolnir. Now would be a good time to have Loki with me, thought Thor. He could have created illusions to hide the guards and replace them. He rushed from the building and back to the other knowing it was only a matter of time before someone discovered what he had done.
Back at the bridge Tom was growing uneasy in Heimdall's presence. There was something about the guard that was odd, like he could see everything you were thinking. Well if it were that easy Thor would believe him already.
Both figures swung around as they heard Thor thundering across the bridge. They could tell something was wrong. "What is it Thor" Shouted Tom to the approaching Asguardian.
"Your brother has knocked out the guards in the attempt to remove the tesseract and it is likely they will be discovered any minute" Muttered Heimdall, amusement in his voice.
Tom groaned. This Thor was exactly like the one Chris played. Smash before thinking. "Brother we have little time.."
"Yes I am aware, Hemidall just told me what you've done." Thor thrust the tesseract into Hemidall's hands and grabbed hold of Tom. "Hey what are you doing!"
Thor clamped his hands behind his back and secured them with shackles. "Restraining you, remember?" he brought out a muzzle.
"No way are you putting that on me, I swear I wont do anything".
Thor contemplated this for a moment then decided to let it be. He turned to Heimdall and demanded he begin the process. Heimdall asked if they wished to see what he did, to which they both agreed. He mentally linked with the brothers and the tesseract and projected his mind into the other universe...
Loki attacking Robert...Loki stabbing Chris...All these things flashed through the three's minds as they ran through Loki's actions in the last day. Tom was horrified, Loki had done all this!
They then focused on a new image, one which they all sensed to be the present. Loki was crouched over a cowering Robert, a metal object in his hand. No it could be, where on Earth had he obtained such an item! They all watched transfixed with horror as Loki rendered Robert unconscious as a flash of light engulfed them both. With that Heimdall pulled them out of the universe.
"Where did Loki obtain an Asguardian mind probe!" Shouted Thor rounding on Tom.
"How should I know"
"He's in your body"
"And in case you hadn't noticed I'm not in it at the moment and I don't own one of those probes!" Shouted back Tom.
Heimdall turned to the two men "Is it possible that you have one of these as your 'props'"
Tom thought for a moment, "Yes we were going to use one in 'The Avengers' but the scene got cut. Anyway nothings real on my world. He won't be able to use it."
"That I where you are wrong mortal. If an object like that is of the correct design it can be used by someone with the correct powers. It is just a lump of carved metal to amplify and invade thoughts. You have probably created to the exact detail as we have here on Asgard."
"Well that's just great. I'm currently going round Earth attempting to murder my friends, or capture them and steal their memories. There better be a way to stop this!"
Heimdall thought for a moment. "The only way I can think of that would reverse the process is if you and Loki met. Perhaps physical contact would cause a counter explosion, throwing your minds back into their proper bodies. But you would have to get into another universe. A feat almost impossible and currently the only way to travel between worlds is using.."
"The Allfathers powers" Groaned Thor, looking frustrated.
"We shall have to ask him" he muttered then louder "If I could get support from you Heimkdall, he may allow me and Tom to enter this other universe."
"You have my word that I will help you in any way I can but I suspect we may have a hard time convincing your father"
"Why is that?"
"He appears to have just discovered Loki and the tesseract missing."
Yes though tom, this day just kept getting better and better.
Back on Earth Loki was having problems of his own. Although he had managed to retrieve memories on weaknesses in the 'avengers' he had nothing on the government. Mainly because he was tired. To access thoughts had rapidly drained his energy and Loki had barely pulled out of Roberts mind before falling unconscious himself. He cursed this mortal body. How was he to do anything in this state.
He suspected that he would be able to drain life source from his original self through dreams. But how he was going to convince the mortal to enter the dream again was a mystery. He may just come willingly as he would probably be desperate to escape his situation on Asgard and associate the dream with the sudden change in 'lifestyle.' It would be the only way to lose these mortal weaknesses that Loki could think of. He decided that this would be the best course of action. He looked up at the clock and cursed when he realised it was only five in the afternoon. That meant near enough another five hours until he could attempt it.
Well he might as well gain sustenance while he waited. Throwing a disgusted look back at Robert he cast a full body bind on him and left him slumped against the bath tub. Approaching what appeared to be the food area of the apartment he came across a fridge. in his short time on Midgard last he had learnt that object like this contained midgardian food. Not as delectable as his own but that was something he would have to get used to as he settled into his new life. He opened it and peered inside. There was a variety of items, none of which appealed to Loki, so he pulled out a random box. Chicken curry. Well that didn't sound too bad. How was he to cook it. He turned the box over and found instructions. He had to pierce the lid and microwave for five minutes. What on Asgard was a microwave! he looked for further details and not finding any decided on checking the internet for ideas. He activate Tom's laptop and carried it into the kitchen, seating himself at the table.
After a couple of failed searches he came across a picture of it. Glancing around the kitchen he saw the metal box that was called a 'microwave.' He set the timer to five minutes and looked around for something to pierce the cover with. He noticed a thin object made of plastic. He stabbed it a few times with this and then put it in the microwave before activating it. The tubular object in his hand had left black smudges on the lid. Curiosity getting the better of him Loki dragged it across his hand. It left a line of black on his hand. (Yes he has just found a pen!) This object appeared to be similar to the quill and ink method on Asgard that allowed them to write on scrolls and in books. But how was it sustaining ink without a source. he left this matter for another time as he heard a 'ding' from the metal box. Retrieving it he searched through the draws until he found a knife and fork and sat down at the table to try it. He shovelled a sizable portion into his mouth before flinging it across the room screaming "How dare the burn thy royal mouth. Accursed food!" (He had missed the step saying leave to cool.)
Angry already he heard a chuckle from the bathroom. Hadn't he put a FULL body bind on that insolent man. Slamming open the door he stopped in surprise to see Robert standing upright and grinning. "How can you be awake, you do not have the powers of the man of iron."
"Well that reindeer games is where you would be wrong. Your brother Thor's been busy" He said grinning before lunging for the God...