Whoa 18 follows! Yay! Guest stated that Loki should be jealous...so either Steve Rodgers or Bruce Banner is going to show up soon. This chapter does show Loki's "nice" side and I guess I like the idea that he's genuinely nice deep down inside, but make of it what you will. Thanks to Guest for the review! I do not own the Avengers only my characters! I have come to realize that many people are back to school and I wish everyone luck in their endevours. School for me doesn't start for two weeks. Anyway, Enjoy!
Chapter Six
Loki waited inside the jet that was approaching the SHIELD airbase. Even if he didn't have Agent Barton, there were ways to get into the SHIELD base. Landing on the carrier felt like déjà vu for Loki. The last time, he had escaped and damaged the aircraft carrier. His servants dispersed and created a good distraction.
Willow felt the jolt, throwing the knife into the wall. Sirens went off and the door to the training room opened to reveal Agent Romanov.
"We have to go," she said and dragged Willow down the hall and into the control room. Fury was standing there with Clint.
"What in the hell is going on?" Willow demanded and Clint met his cousin's gaze.
"Loki's here," he said simply.
"Get her somewhere secure. Barton, stay with her until we have Loki in our custody," Fury ordered and Clint led Willow down the hall.
As they walked, a group of men passed and there was Loki. He caught sight of Loki and pulled out a gun. The god narrowed his eyes and sent a blast of energy at Clint. Willow watched her cousin fly backward.
"Shall we?" Loki spoke up, holding out his arm.
"I am not leaving without Drax," Willow said defiantly. Loki grumbled something incoherent and followed Willow to her room.
Drax growled at Loki, but Willow ushered him out of the room quickly. Loki led the way to the jet and there was a crew ready to depart. The rest of the servants Loki had enlisted were apparently 'necessary sacrifices'. Willow held Drax close as the jet left the SHEILD airbase and Loki watched them. Drax shifted as Willow fell asleep and his gaze settled on Loki, as if blaming him for the predicament.
Willow stretched out when she woke up. She felt Drax sleeping beside her and smiled, glad to be back in her own bed. Everything was a dream and she would be heading off to work once her alarm went off. When Willow opened her eyes, she expected her cluttered room, but it was definitely not. There was crown molding on the ceiling and the sheets felt too expensive. Where was she? Light streamed through tall windows and Willow sat upright. Drax was looking right at her, wagging his tail.
"Where in the hell are we, Drax?" Willow asked and the collie jumped out of bed to nudge open the cracked door. He disappeared and there was a voice. Drax was barking, but not like there was a stranger there. Willow found herself in her night clothes from the other night. There was a bag in the corner and Willow wandered over to it to find the clothes she had packed. Looking through, she found a pair of jeans and a t-shirt.
There was a bathroom door open and Willow walked over to it with her clothes in her hand. Getting a shower helped soothe her nerves. When Willow got out, she dried herself off, dried her hair, and then got dressed. Stepping into the room, she practically collided into Loki. He looked down at her with a smirk.
"God, don't do that." Loki only smiled at the phrase and Willow moved around him, "Where's Drax?"
"The beast is currently outside," Loki replied coolly, taking a seat in an armchair by one of the large windows.
"You let him outside by himself? Are you crazy?" Willow demanded and was about to go charging out, but Loki laughed.
"I wouldn't let the dog go out alone. I have someone with him, I assure you," Loki mentioned and Willow let out a sigh of relief.
"Where exactly are we? I know we're not back at my apartment," Willow pointed out, looking around the room. Loki stood and gestured for her to look out the window. Willow walked over to the window and saw her native Chicago. She recognized many buildings and one across the street, a few blocks down was where she worked.
"SHIELD will be searching your place of residence. I realized that you must relocate and resume your work as soon as possible." It confused Willow. Wouldn't Clint know exactly where she worked?
"They know where I work," Willow pointed out, turning to meet Loki's gaze.
"For that, I have acquired a guard of sorts to be working with you." Loki turned toward the door and Ethan was standing there. His eyes were an unusual misty blue color.
"Oh, so you brainwashed him? That's just wonderful," Willow said and groaned. How would she explain this to Mimi?
"No, you misunderstand, Willow. I bent him to my will. He will do whatever is necessary to keep you safe when I cannot," Loki corrected and Willow rolled her eyes. Ethan was then dismissed.
"Here's the thing, I can protect myself," Willow argued and Loki looked completely interested in her explanation. He stepped away from her and waited, "Were you aware my cousin is Agent Barton?"
"Ah, I now see the resemblance in the features. No matter; what is your point?" Loki demanded and Willow took a pen from the table and took the cap off. Right above the bedpost, she aimed and it hit perfectly.
"I'm a good shot." Loki wasn't too impressed.
"Your cousin was not able to kill me, even though he is a 'good shot' as you put it," Loki explained and Willow narrowed her eyes. She pulled the pen from the wall and twirled it in her fingers before lifting her knee and almost hitting Loki in the jaw. Loki moved quickly and Willow couldn't get at him. She was about to throw the pen, but she lost her balance and fell to the floor. Loki stood over her with what looked like a small knife or ninja star pointed at her throat, "Attempt that again and I shall end your life."
Willow was breathing heavily and nodded slowly, noticing that Loki's face was inches from hers. He helped her up and Drax was shown into the room. He approached Loki, wagging his tail and Willow groaned. Her dog was a traitor.
"I believe you must get to work, Willow," Loki said suddenly and Willow glared at him before realizing that all her works items were on the desk in the corner. She looked in the small closet and found some of her work outfits. Scrambling, Willow changed and left the building quickly.
Mimi gasped when she saw Willow enter, breathing heavily.
"Did you run all the way here?" Mimi demanded and Willow shook her head as she was catching her breath.
"I came from the expensive hotel down the street," Willow said after a few moments.
"And why are you staying there when you have a perfectly acceptable apartment?" Mimi demanded, hands on her hips.
"It's a really long story that I don't think I should tell you. Has Maureen called for me or wondered where the hell I've been?" Willow made her way to her office with Mimi on her heels.
"Um, no, someone called you in saying that you would be out for a few days. I think it was your cousin, Clint," Mimi recalled as Willow put down her bag. Ethan walked past and Willow frowned.
"Well, I'm back early. I have the papers for Maureen," Willow said and pulled them from her bag. For some reason, Loki got someone to do the work for her.
"I'll give it to her right now, but you look a little pale. Sit down for a bit," Mimi advised and left the room.
Willow sat down and felt a bit dizzy. Ethan came by and noticed Willow's odd behavior.
"Hey, Willow, are you okay?" he wondered and Will nodded slowly. She had a headache and she felt like her body was on fire. Biting her lip, she gripped the edge of her desk, turning her knuckles white. Mimi came back and looked at Willow.
"She doesn't look too good. I think I'll take her back to her apartment. Go tell Maureen," Mimi ordered, but Ethan did move.
"No, I'll take her back. Go tell Maureen yourself," Ethan barked, lifting Willow up.
"I'll be right back. Someone has to carry her stuff," Mimi mentioned and ran down the hall. Ethan ran a hand across Willow's forehead and discovered she was burning. How did she get a fever so quickly? Mimi came running back down the hall and grabbed Willow's things. Many of their coworkers watched in confusion, but Mimi was determined to get Willow into her nice, cozy bed.
They got outside and Mimi was about to hail a cab, but Ethan continued walking. Mimi groaned and ran after him.
"Where do you think you're going? Willow's house is too far away," Mimi pointed out, but Ethan didn't even respond. He entered the expensive hotel down the road and took the elevator up. The elevator music didn't help the situation and Mimi couldn't get a response out of Ethan. In his arms, Willow groaned and tried to turn, but Ethan didn't grant her that liberty.
"We're almost there," Ethan said quietly as he looked up to see what floor they were on. One more level and Willow would be safe. Mimi tapped her foot impatiently as they waited.
The elevator dinged and Ethan bolted out to walk down the hall to one of the few doors on the level. Mimi followed him and when they entered, there were a few people inside. It led Mimi to believe that Willow had been kidnapped, but Ethan brushed past them and took her into a large bedroom that was bright due to the white colors.
"Stay here with her while I get him," Ethan ordered and Mimi's brow furrowed. Who was he talking about? Was it the doctor? Willow groaned and grabbed the sheets, making Mimi concerned.
When the door opened, Mimi paled. It was Loki, but he was very serious and probably worried. Ethan grabbed Mimi and pulled her to the side.
"You both can go," Loki commanded and Ethan led Mimi out of the room.
"Ethan, what's going on? Willow might be in trouble being alone with him," Mimi warned, but Ethan wouldn't hear it.
"Everything is fine, Mimi. Willow will be alright and she'll be back at work very soon. Now, get back to work. Adler is probably worried about you." Mimi narrowed her eyes at him and then left the building. If Willow wasn't back in less than a week, Mimi knew there was a problem.
Loki felt Willow's forehead and removed him hand quickly. She was burning up and in some sort of pain. His hand felt her cheek and it was equally warm, but Willow grabbed his hand for comfort. A slight smile graced Loki's lips and he knew what needed to be done. He called Ethan in and told him to bring a wet cloth in. The cloth would help break the fever.
Willow looked at her surroundings. She couldn't believe where she was; on some sort of asteroid or meteor. Quietly, she hid behind a large enough rock and waited. The scenery was unlike anything Willow had ever seen. It amazed her that she didn't exactly need oxygen on account of being on the meteor, but this wasn't an ordinary floating rock. The sky was darker than Willow could describe and she was trying to look for life forms. It didn't take too long for her to hear voices.
"The meager humans will be no match for you." Willow scrunched her nose seeing what that thing looked like. It was definitely an alien.
"We shall see. The Asgardian was no match against the mortals, as I predicted." The voice was darker and more menacing. Willow took controlled, quiet breaths as she tried to listen carefully.
"The Infinity Gauntlet is in Asgard as you predicted," the first alien stated, eagerly.
"The Allfather scattered the Infinity Gems on Midgard. I can locate them once I have the Infinity Gauntlet," the second explained, "but I will need a new army."
"I have found one for you. The skrulls will do well for their master," the first replied.
Willow was pulled from her dream to find herself resting in someone's lap. Her head was resting on the crook of an arm and she shivered. This person was naturally cold. Was it Ethan? Willow looked up and to her displeasure it was Loki. He smiled down at Willow and tucked a strand of blonde hair behind her ear. She coughed into her arm and Loki felt her forehead.
"Acting the part of nursemaid, are you?" Willow asked sarcastically and Loki smirked.
"You were ill and I simply helped you recover."
"I had a weird dream while I was out. They were talking about Asgard and Infinity Gems and a gauntlet," Willow mentioned and Loki narrowed his gaze. Something definitely struck a chord.
So...I'm heading into the plot that (I believe) the Avengers 2 will take, but eh it's my guess. Yes, I have researched the Infinity Gems and the Infinity Gauntlet, so I think it should be ok. Hope you enjoyed!
