Chapter Four-
"Everyone is a moon, and has a dark side which he never shows to anybody."
-Mark Twain
The sky in Asgard had become dark only moments ago but to Thor it felt as though it were an hour ago. Why was Sif the one they wanted to attack? It made no sense to him but in a way he felt as though he had always known. Deep down he should have seen the way she watched Loki so intensely for so many years. It pained him to his core to realize how self-centered he was to not have acknowledged his brother as he should have. Did he make Loki miserable with his arrogance and selfishness? Did he hate him in some way?
As these questions ate at him the Kings of Supremacy were having a hard time trying to talk to their Heart's. Morgannen had finally walked up to Amacoi but his Heart wasn't hearing him. None of them were because they were fixated on the Asgardian woman.
"Let me g-go." She whispered hoarsely. "I-I didn't d-do anything."
"Liar." Naru growled.
"How long have you been hiding from Roan's view?" Kieron asked with a slight echoing undertone. "How many years have you plotted against Loki in hopes that one day he wouldn't exist anymore?"
"I-I don't know w-what you're talking about." She said as her breath became more ragged.
"Don't test our patience bitch." Another growl emitted from Naru as he stepped forward. "Either tell us the truth or we will kill you right now without any answers."
"Tell us and we'll let Loki decide your fate. Knowing him he'll probably let you live." Kieron said trying to persuade her.
Aderes walked in front of Naru earning him a severe glare. "Naruto tell me what's going on."
"You want to know why Loki went missing well look to her. Everything she has done has led to this day. Her hatred for him has tried to kill him and while Roan never knew it her evil was actually slowly poisoning him." Naru glared at her over Aderes' shoulder. "Someone made it possible for her to basically infect him with just her personality and thoughts."
Aderes paled at that. "Can Loki overcome it being away from her and us? I knew I felt something off when we stepped into this world but you're telling me she had hidden this side of herself?"
"Yeah which is why we tried to hurry and take Loki as soon as possible." Kieron walked to Thame and touched his arm. "We had ventured here after Roan told us about him so when we felt an evil so potent we had wanted to leave immediately but then we saw Loki and a dark entity inside him. It was like a sleeping snake waiting to be awoken. That's why we didn't leave. We stayed to watch over him and after a while it became obvious everyone had mixed feelings about Loki so we waited until Roan could talk some guilt into these people so we could pinpoint where this darkness was coming from."
"It's also why we waited until Roan left so we could find a possible way to cure or destroy whatever this is inside Loki. Had he known he would have ripped her body to shreds not even bothering with getting answers." Naru said somewhat calmly. "That and we didn't want him to worry any more than he had to. He has plenty to deal with in finding Loki so why place this burden on his shoulders when we can bear it?"
Aderes looked at his Heart in pride. No matter how he looked at it his Sunshine was the most beautiful, caring and strong soul he had ever known. As were Kieron, Amacoi and Loki. He was proud of them all for all the burdens they had to carry in their lives so when he reached out and grabbed Naru he switched places with him so he was the one keeping Sif in place.
"I love you Naru so very much." He murmured in his Heart's ear feeling a shiver run through him.
"And I love you too."
They had finally realized Amacoi hadn't moved nor said a word. When they turned to him all they saw was someone so angered they were frozen. His eyes though they were a glowing crimson seemed so abysmally dark it was impossible to look away. They had never seen Amacoi like this before.
"Morgannen." Amacoi finally spoke.
Morgannen knew the tone of that voice and nodded his head in acknowledgement. "I'll get everything ready. Be there in an hour."
With that he walked off to prepare a place for his Heart to scry. Everyone thought scrying was looking for visions but for Amacoi it was about so much more. He could look into anyone's heart and soul to retrieve his answers or to just torture them. This is what he was going to do to Sif. She wouldn't know any mercy at his hands if he had anything to say about it and he had a lot to say.
"What are you going to do Amacoi?" Kieron asked curiously.
"Get our answers from her one way or another." Amacoi finally turned to look at his best friend. "Trust me and wait for a bit."
Both Naru and Kieron looked at each other in confusion. What could he be up to?
"Trust me." He said as if reading their minds. "I need you two to make sure I am not disturbed and that no one will interfere."
They stared at him for a moment pondering over their confused minds before nodding.
"No one will interfere brother." Kieron said and held hands with Naru. "We'll both make sure of it."
"Yeah but just promise us you won't do something stupid and get hurt. I worry about everyone all the time and right now I just don't know what to think." Naru sighed.
"I'll try but I make no promises you two." With that Amacoi left them in the room and made his way to prepare the things he would need.
He passed Thor on the way and noticed how guilty he looked. Without meaning to Amacoi took pity on him and walked up to him. Thor looked at him in surprise before hiding it.
"Are you thinking about Loki?" Amacoi asked quietly.
Thor opened his mouth then closed it as if he were about to tell a lie but decided against it.
"Yes." He stated simply. "I was thinking about how selfish and self-centered I had been in my youth. I admit I'm not overly fond with how I treated Loki and if I could I would have paid more attention to him like a brother should."
"It's odd how insightful one becomes and how many mistakes they made in the past arises in the absence of the ones we love." Amacoi looked out over Asgard's beauty. "But don't worry about something Loki had chosen as a child. He knew what his life would entail then and now. He still doesn't regret it. This was the choice he made."
Odin had stepped up behind them as he talked and Amacoi didn't let it go unnoticed. He also felt everyone grow quiet so they could hear him as well.
"There are so many variations of life and destiny but fate is a fickle thing that could change at any moment. Loki knew this too and when he gave up his Truth to save you all he gave his entire being to make sure that not one thing would go amiss." He crossed his arms over his chest as a wind blew against him. "Loki is someone who had sacrificed almost everything for you and even now he still fights. You see him as your brother but if you had known everything you do now would that have changed anything? If you had known he was a frost giant would you have still thought of him as your true brother or would there have been a lingering doubt in your mind every day? These are the things Loki avoided with you all. He had to keep everything a secret from you and he had to make sure you would all survive. Your lives are what gave him the drive to keep fighting. That and to one day finally be united with Roan."
"Why Loki?" Odin whispered.
"Why anyone in these universes?" Amacoi said as he turned to him. "I know that Loki is as much your real son as Thor but a time is coming when you will have to let him go. His place isn't here anymore and you of all people should feel that is true. You have known for quite some time that Loki's presence was growing too strong for this universe. Our presence alone will begin to affect this world soon but for Loki we don't really give a shit and yet because you are all the ones he has fought so hard for we will prevent any changes."
"Yes I have known for some time now but I didn't think he would be leaving anytime soon. Will you look after my son when he leaves?" Odin looked at him expectantly.
"Look after him? He's our brother, our family and now he's our best friend so of course we'll look after him." He frowned. "What the hell do you take us for? Idiots who can't watch over the ones we love? If there is one thing we are it's a united front. We all share an unbreakable bond and all of us from Supremacy felt that bond the moment we saw Loki. He's someone we will never let go of."
Odin looked relieved by this. "Thank you."
"Don't thank me because I don't want it." Amacoi brushed his words off. "All of you here on Asgard need a wakeup call and if I have to deliver it then so be it but be forewarned that I will give you no quarter. Be prepared for a bitch of a headache."
Odin smiled at him making him feel a little annoyed.
"Please make sure my brother will be happy. I only regret not trying as we grew up." Thor spoke up and placed a hand on Amacoi's shoulder.
"Lesson one." Amacoi reached up and grabbed Thor's arm with one hand and threw him all the way to the other side of the room with little effort. "Never touch an angry Hirudyn."
When Thor stood up with a confused expression Amacoi materialized three blood wolves and made them attack the thunder god. The wolves were crimson in color with ice blue eyes that unsettled everyone. Their bodies were quite taller than Thor and their bulk as wide as the golden pillars that adorned Odin's throne room.
"Lesson two: always be prepared to be a Hirudyn's entertainment."
Odin and everyone else were confused as to why Amacoi attacked Thor but they could feel how powerful he was so they didn't make a move to help him.
"Lesson three: never let anyone make a fool of you but if they do get fucking even." Amacoi glared at him with glowing crimson eyes. "Make me fucking regret attacking you Thor! Grow some balls and show me I made a mistake!"
Everyone watched as Thor finally fought back with little effort. They wanted to help him but were unsure if it would make Amacoi angry.
"Lesson four goes to the rest of you pussies in the room." Amacoi sneered at them. "If you see someone you love struggling you never hesitate to give a helping hand even if there's the danger of angering your teacher. Some things are worth breaking the rules for."
Fandral ran to Thor as soon as the words left Amacoi's mouth. Soon Hogun and Volstagg joined them.
Amacoi nodded while everyone else was fixated on the fight and let the wolves disappear into thin air.
"It seems you all have much to learn Asgardian's." Amacoi shook his head as he started to walk off. "No matter what if your family, friend or comrade is in danger you had better get your ass on the front line with them and do whatever it takes to survive together. One person can't do it alone but together the chances are greater."
Odin watched Amacoi walk off with a small smile on his face. He knew that Amacoi didn't want outright affection or praise but he could sense the underlying emotions running through him. He cared whether he wanted to admit it or not.
"Utter one word Odin and I will have your balls for earrings." Amacoi's voice rang out through the room even though he had walked off moments ago. The comment oddly enough made Odin chuckle. Those Hirudyn Prince's may have crude mouths but they had big hearts and bright souls.
"I'm with Amacoi on this one." Kieron appeared out of thin air. "Not one word Odin or I'll have the pleasure of ripping out your spine from the navel up. Excuse my crudeness your Majesty."
"I wasn't aware any of you were mind readers." Odin stated trying to hide a smile.
"It's easy to read you when you project so loudly with your mind." Naru said walking in through the door. "I know our presence here isn't exactly easy and if you want us to leave then you have a big go fuck yourself heading your way. We plan on staying here until our brother returns to us."
"Why do you fight so hard for him?" Thor asked after he had tried his best to ward off his pain from the fighting.
"If you have the need to ask that then you certainly don't need us to answer it." Kieron said. "But I will have merciful pity on you and tell you a story."
"Another story Little Bird?" Thame asked from the doorway.
"Always my Love." He smiled. "Anyways to my story. Sit down everyone because this is kinda long."
After a hesitant moment they all found places to sit. Naru had even taken a seat on the floor so he could hear this long story.
"What will you tell us today great Phoenix Devil?" Naru smiled coyly.
"What shall I tell indeed?"
Kieron waved his hand in the air and formed a most comfortable chair out of Phoenix Fire.
"Now be good little kids and listen to your elders."
"Elder would be right old man." Naru chuckled earning him a playful glare.
"That wounds me Naru."
While Amacoi's brothers and in-law's gathered together to tell a story he knew all too well he was making his way to the room Morgannen prepared for him. Sif should be inside tied and gagged and unconscious. He needed answers so it was a good thing she wasn't awake to fight him but that didn't mean he wouldn't give her a few nightmares.
"Is my stuff ready Morg?" he asked quietly as he entered the room.
"Yeah I was just waiting for you." Morgannen stepped forward and kissed his forehead. "Do you need me here or to protect the room?"
"Protect the room. I think Kieron and Naru are distracting the Asgardians with a story so they don't interrupt me." Amacoi removed every piece of jewelry on his body and clothes making sure he wouldn't become a conduit for the powers he would unleash through the scrying. He had done that once and it didn't feel too nice. Lesson learned that day.
"Alright but be careful my Heart." The large male murmured against Amacoi's temple before leaving the room.
"I will." he whispered after the male.
He turned to his victim and smirked. Oh let the fun begin.
Gaara should make an appearance soon as well but I guess I should have left that a secret. Oh well. XP Be patient my lovelies. And sorry this is shorter than the other chapters.