Chapter 5-Thor

By: MysticFantasy

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Thor walked into the large gym and noticed that two people were the only ones occupying it. He grinned as he made his way to the boxing ring where Steve Rogers and Clint Barton were sparring.

He stood a few feet away from the ring and watched as the two continued to spar. He found it amusing that Clint was trying to beat the captain. There was no possible way for the archer to win. Although Thor would have to give praise for him trying.

There weren't many people alive who would dare try to fight Captain America in hand-to-hand combat.

Thor could easily see that Steve was holding back most of his strength because he did not want to harm his friend.

Clint on the other hand was giving it his all. His punches were easily blocked or pushed aside and it was easy to see that he was getting frustrated at not being able to land a single punch on the super soldier.

"Keep your arms up Clint." Steve advised around his mouth piece before 'tapping' Clint's exposed cheek.

Clint groaned but put his arms up like he'd been instructed. Despite the fact that he was getting dominated, he listened to Steve.

Thor felt a little envious at how well and easily people listened to Steve. All the war hero had to do was say something simple and everyone would quickly follow his command.

Even though he's a prince, Thor found it difficult at times to have someone follow through with orders he gave. Even after his first visit to Earth, Thor still found it hard to inspire others to follow him.

He had thought it might be because the people he knows may still believe he was the same as before or they believed that he was not fit to follow.

Perhaps I should ask the Captain if he can help me. Thor thought to himself. He watched as Clint attempted a right hook and Steve easily ducked.

"You're putting too much energy into it Clint." Steve said. "It's throwing your balance off and you're wearing yourself out quicker."

Clint huffed but listened to the soldier.

How is it possible for everyone to just follow him so easily? Thor wondered. I suppose the reputation the captain has is one of the reasons that others follow him.

The Asgardian warrior watched as Steve moved about with grace he was sure that no one else possessed. He moved about with the knowledge and experience of a fighter with years of experience.

His face expressed careful calculation, his body ready for the next attack.

I have never come across a warrior like Steven Rogers. Thor thought. He is a master of strategy and strength. Yet he is thoughtful and calm. He has the noble qualities of a warrior of Asgard. I must ask him to join me on my next trip home. I believe father would enjoy his company.

Clint grunted when he got a left hook to the face and nearly stumbled back but managed to stay on his feet.

"You ok?" Steve asked seeing the archer sway a little.

"Yeah." Clint answered then looked at the soldier with a confused expression. "Since when did you have a twin?"

Thor chuckled.

"I think it's time to call it a day for training." Steve said removing his mouth piece and protective headwear. He helped Clint remove his gear before helping him out of the ring and to a bench to sit for a while.

"Hey Thor." Steve greeted walking over to the thunder god.

"Hello Captain. What is this sport that you were participating in?"

"It's called boxing." Steve answered. "It's been a personal favorite of mine since the war."

"But what are the large gloves and helmets for?" Thor asked. "They don't seem like they'd allow much damage."

"That's the point." Steve answered. "Boxing, for me, is finding a way to beat your opponent without causing too much damage. Like how I beat Clint. The point of it is to last longer than the other but you there are rules to follow."

"I do not think I would enjoy this boxing very much. Why would you fight your opponent if you did not wish to defeat him?"

"Steve just likes to beat helpless people Thor." Clint muttered lying across the bench.

Steve chuckled.

"I'm gonna remember that." he said.

Clint groaned before he pushed himself up and started walking toward the locker room.

"Captain, how is it that you are able to get others to follow your orders so easily?" Thor asked. "You did it right now with friend Barton and the same when we were fighting against my brother. Normally, I would never have followed a Midgardian but you were very easily to follow."

"I'm not sure Thor." Steve answered as he started removing the white tape around his hands. "During the war, I had to prove myself worthy of just being accepted into the army. I was turned down so many times that I was starting to think that I would never get to be a soldier. Then when I finally did get to join the army and I became Captain America, there were still a lot of people who doubted me. They weren't sure that one man could do anything."

"What changed their minds?" Thor asked curiously.

"I saved my best friend and four hundred others." Steve answered as they moved toward the bench that Clint had been lying on and sat down. "I went against orders to do it. I knew I would get in trouble if I made it out alive but I couldn't stand the thought of my only friend in the world being held captive or killed. I had to find out if he was still alive and help him. So I went, I got him and the others out and when I got back I was given a medal, a team and was leading armed forces against our enemies."

"I did not think that you were the type to disobey an order Captain."

"I didn't think so either Thor but it was for my friend that I did it." Steve said. "I honestly have no idea why people are taking orders from me now. I'm from a different time and don't know much about this world. I thought that my authority as a captain was no more when I found out what year I was now in. But when the fights started coming, I was asked to lead the forces. People were following my orders just like they were before. Tony told me it's because of my reputation. That people see me as this great icon."

"But you are." Thor said. "As I have said before, I never thought I would allow myself to follow a human from Earth. But when I saw the authority and dedication you held, the desire you had to keep your people and planet safe from harm, I knew you were different. Your plan worked and we were victorious. Friend Rogers, there is something about you that makes others follow. I myself am willing to do so."

Steve lightly smiled.

"Never thought I'd hear an Asgardian prince say that he'd follow my orders in battle." he said.

"A surprise for all of us then." Thor said.

"Maybe one day we can follow your lead in a fight and see how it goes." Steve suggested.

"I believe you will regret that choice my friend." Thor said with a chuckle. "I have been known to cause my fair share of trouble by doing such a thing."

"That's leadership. Got to handle the good and the bad." Steve said.

"Still, I wish to be more like you in leadership." Thor said. "Please, will you assist me?"

Steve smirked.

"Alright." he agreed and stood. "I have a good way of helping you with that. Let me give you your first boxing lesson."