Ljosalfgard
Mangog watched carefully as Sif and the Warriors Three surrounded Heimdall who was recovering from the last attack from Mangog. He savored a chance to finish them off, their souls would give him more power and knowledge and get him closer to Odin. Volstagg charged with Hogun as Sif and Fandral waited for their moment to strike while Mangog was distracted. Volstagg swung his ax which Mangog deflected and delivered a blow to Hogun who was moving in on the other side. Fandral jumped in landed a strike with his sword but he was quickly kicked back by Mangog sending him flying through some rubble as Sif charged.
Sif raised her sword and hit Mangog in the shoulder, Mangog reached out with its left hand and grabbed Sif by the throat. Sif struggled against the grip as Mangog lifted her into the air. Sif held the gaze of the monster as she felt the air being sucked from her lungs, she kicked and she punched but the creatures grip was too strong. She was about to pass out when she heard the most beautiful sound in all the nine realms, as thunder echoed through her ear drums.
Mangog looked up just in time to see Thor coming with a lightning blast that connected sending Mangog flying through several walls of the city. Mangog let go of Sif as Thor launched himself in pursuit of Mangog. Mangog stood as Thor landed in front of him and delivered several blows with Mjolnir, Mangog was shaken by the attack. Thor swung Mjolnir again but Mangog caught Thor's arm and punched Thor in the midsection sending him back the way the two of them had come.
Thor slid across the ground coming to a stop back where Sif and the others were recovering. Thor stood as Mangog approached and the two sized each other up, Thor had seen the destruction caused by Mangog on his way into the city and he had no intention of allowing the death and destruction to continue.
Mangog wanted Odin and he was going to get Odin by any means necessary and taking the life of his son would certainly bring the King of Asgard out to play. Mangog was about to charge when something caught its eye. Mangog looked and saw Loki within reach of it attempting to crawl from the war zone. Mangog turned to see Thor raise Mjolnir and turned to picked up Loki and threw the God of Mischief at his adopted brother.
Thor caught his brother who was still handcuffed and was sporting a cut on his forehead from his fall from the palace. Thor looked back in time to see an energy blast coming from Mangog at the brothers. Thor spun and put his back to the blast to protect Loki and was sent flying through the outer walls and into the fields just outside the city.
Thor landed with a thud as Mangog leapt from his place in the city to the field where he fully planned on finishing the God of Thunder. Thor rolled to his back and Loki shook his head as the two looked back to find Mangog slowly approaching them. Thor and Loki looked at each other and gingerly pulled themselves up to a standing position.
"Told you this was the real fight" remarked Loki getting a roll of the eyes from Thor.
"Congratulations Loki, you were right. Now how about you use that genius mind of yours and figure out a way to bring Mangog down" replied Thor as he started spinning Mjolnir.
"It would be easier to help if I could use my hands" Loki stated as Thor charged Mangog with all of his might, the two clashed as Loki headed for cover.
Sif and the others watched as Mangog and Thor continued their fight from the city "We have to get down there and help" stated Sif as she put her sword in its sheath and looked to the others making sure they were ready.
Sif and the Warriors Three headed off and Heimdall was about to join them when his sight wandered to Asgard and his King. He stopped and looked up as an eerie feeling overtook him as he shook the feeling and followed the others.
Thor and Mangog exchanged blows for several minutes before they each landed a blow that sent the other flying. The two slid through the field and they each decided to lay for a second and get a second wind.
Sif and the others appeared behind Loki who had been making his way to the city since it was the only cover within a reasonable difference. The group looked as Mangog picked itself up off of the ground and took a breath "Your finished Thunder god" it shouted as it took a few steps toward Thor who was still picking himself up off of the ground. "I will kill you Thor, and then your father will come seeking is vengeance and I will destroy him and fulfill my destiny" Mangog finished as the sky opened and the Bifrost surrounded Thor and then vanished pulling Thor to safety.
"What?" said Sif looking around as Mangog scanned the area around itself.
"NOOOO" Mangog shouted as it turned its attention to the remaining Asgardians.
Asgard
Thor felt the Bifrost grab him and looked around to find himself in the Observatory "No, no, no" Thor said as he pulled himself up and faced his father who had pulled him from Alfheim. "What have you done?" Thor asked as Odin removed Gungnir from its place and slowly approached Thor who was clearly still beaten up from his battle with Mangog.
"You are not strong enough to stop Mangog. I see that now and the future of Asgard must be kept safe" Odin stated as he came face to face with Thor who was bleeding from his head. Odin put his hand on Thor's shoulder and smiled at his son, "I don't have time to explain everything to you Thor, but Volla will."
"What?" asked Thor as Odin prepared to reopen the Bifrost.
Dark Elf Armada
The ships were prepped and ready to go as Kurse was about to order their takeoff when he heard a voice barking orders from behind. Kurse turned and saw Malekith approaching with a look of pure anger on his face, "Traitor" Malekith shouted as he came to a stop in front of Kurse and smacked the much larger Dark Elf in the face.
Kurse turned his gaze into Malekith's eyes "We are not leaving" stated Malekith, "We are marching into Ljosalfgard and taking it for ourselves and then we will march upon Asgard and destroy them once and for all. This is to be my moment of glory and I will not allow some stupid oaf stop me."
Malekith was going to continue but Kurse wrapped his hand around the throat, Malekith delivered several blows to Kurse's ribs but it had no effect. "I will not allow you to lead our people to more ruin than you already have, these dreams of conquest have done nothing but make things worse" Kurse said as Malekith struggled against Kurse's strength. Kurse looked around and saw all the Dark Elves watching him, he turned back to look at Malekith as his former master was trying to beg for his life. Kurse shook his head no and lifted Malekith over his head and drove him on his knee with all his strength snapping Malekith's spine.
Malekith's body was limp on the ground as Dark Elves watched in shock as Kurse looked around "Get these ships in the air now" he ordered which got everyone moving and the ships were beginning to take off. Kurse stepped into the ship and it took off heading for safety.
Kurse was watching out the observation window as the Dark Elf Armada flew toward Ljosalfgard on their way into the atmosphere when Kurse looked down at the burning city. He could see Light Elves fleeing the city, Kurse sighed "Take us down to the entrance of the city" he ordered.
Outside of Ljosalfgard
Mangog was seething knowing that Thor had escaped its grasp. It turned to see the remaining Asgardians, Heimdall led Sif and the Warriors Three on a charge against Mangog who swiftly swatted them aside. Mangog focused on Heimdall as Loki looked around. His fall with Thor from the city had damaged the handcuffs and he was attempting to break them as Mangog assaulted Heimdall.
Loki shook his head "I must admit, even I didn't think you would abandon Heimdall and the others" Loki said to himself but speaking to Odin. Loki looked up and saw the Dark Elf capitol ship land in front of the gates of Ljosalfgard.
Loki pulled his hands apart and broke his bindings as he turned his attention back to Mangog. There was no time and he would not be escaping Mangog at this point, he prepared his body. The only move he had left was the move he intended to use to kill Odin one day if necessary. Loki took several deep breathes and began to gather his magic.
Gates of Ljosalfgard
The Light Elves nearly fell over as the Dark Elf ship landed in front of the gates and blocked a possible escape. The ramp from ship opened and touched the ground and Kurse walked down the ramp. He sighed as the Light Elves were about to flee in terror, "Come on, we need to get out of here" he said as he beckoned them into the ship. Kurse would save as many as he could and figure out the rest later. He looked back towards the battle and could see that Loki was attempting something powerful, "Just buy us a little time" he said to himself as Light Elves poured into the ship.
Asgard
Odin was about to get the others when he saw through the Bifrost what Loki was attempting to do, "It might work" he said to himself as he watched carefully. He took a step back from opening the Bifrost choosing instead to allow his adopted son his chance against Mangog.
Alfheim
Loki continued to build his power, the pain of drawing that much magic was starting to strain Loki's body. He could feel his muscles just trying to hold together under the strain of the magic. Mangog turned to see Loki amassing his magic, it faced the trickster and started to chuckle. "If I can't kill Thor, I guess I'll just take his little brother instead." Mangog started walking towards Loki as Heimdall and the others looked on. Heimdall stood up and was moving to help Loki when the Bifrost opened and pulled him back to Asgard. Sif and the Warriors Three stood up.
"What's our next move?" asked Fandral as he looked to Hogun who was standing to his left.
Hogun shrugged and raised his mace ready to fight when Sif helped Volstagg to his feet and he took a deep breath.
Asgard
Odin moved Heimdall into position where he could activate the Bifrost and proceeded to where the portal would open and be prepared to intervene. "What exactly is your plan father?" asked Thor stepping in front of Odin standing in his way.
"Loki is attempting to take Mangog out and I will give him a chance to do that" explained Odin as he turned to Heimdall.
Thor looked to Heimdall "Loki is pulling in a lot of power; can his body take it?" he asked knowing that Heimdall would be honest with him.
"I do not know" replied Heimdall causing Thor to turn back and glare at his father.
"You cannot possibly be considering allowing Loki to destroy himself to finish a fight that you pulled me out of" remarked Thor getting no response from Odin who simply waited.
Alfheim
Loki was struggling to control the magic he was pulling in, the weather around the area was beginning to change. The winds howled and the clouds began to swirl above them, little balls of magic appeared in Loki's hands and he brought them together holding both hands out in front of him as he attempted to concentrate the magic there. Little bits of magic shot out uncontrollably from Loki's hands in the form of lightning. Mangog stopped as the lightning spread out in front of Loki, Mangog cocked its head and decided to wait. "Mangog! You want to find out if you are ready for Odin just stay right where you are" challenged Loki prompting a chuckle from Mangog, the creature stood its ground and chose to answer Loki's challenge.
Sif looked behind Loki and saw Dark Elf ships taking off from the city and heading out of the planet's atmosphere. She drew her sword and prepared to attempt an ambush when the Bifrost opened and pulled her and the Warriors Three to Asgard.
Mangog looked to see the Bifrost open and take Sif and the Warriors Three away and it turned its attention back to Loki. "It would seem that your dear family has abandoned you Loki, they have left you here to die, Trickster" remarked Mangog as Loki seemed ready to strike.
"I can assure you that they would have no problem doing that and that doesn't matter because after I kill you, I'll get Odin and everyone else" Loki stated as he fired all the magic he had built up at Mangog.
The blast approached and Mangog could sense that the magic was far more powerful than it had anticipated. Mangog attempted a last second dodge and the magic struck him in the shoulder and took a large chunk of its upper body with it.
Loki was breathing heavy as the strain of the attack had pushed his body to the max and couldn't do anymore even if he wanted to. Mangog stood before him with its right arm gone at the shoulder and bits and pieces of its upper body frayed and broken as the creature coughed and spat as the dark energy poured out of wound.
Loki laughed "well look at you now" Loki said as he limped a few steps toward Mangog.
Mangog groaned and then began to laugh as the dark energy began to return to its body and its armored shell returned to its form as if nothing had happened at all. Loki looked shocked as Mangog was back to full strength and making its way towards him. Loki dropped to his knees out of exhaustion and prepared to face his fate.
The wind burst in front of Loki who looked up and saw the Bifrost open in front of him. The Bifrost cleared and Odin was standing between Loki and Mangog, Odin turned to look at Loki, he put his hand on Loki's shoulder, "You've made me proud my son" he said as the Bifrost opened and pulled Loki back to Asgard.