I got my first review, and it made me feel even more determined to keep up with this fanfic. I really love how these characters are turning out.
The ancient ships jutted out from the green mist, the air felt dirty. The journey through the ruins of Svartalfheim was uncomfortable to say the least, except for Loki who basked in the confusion of Thor. Obviously because the truth between he and Evalith was revealed, in a really untimely circumstance. Evalith sat in the middle, twiddling her thumbs, occasionally looking at her brother then the floor of the vessel. "So. How long has this been going on?" Thor sat upright, next to Jane. Evalith looked at Loki, signalling to keep his mouth shut, she will handle it. "After the truth of Loki's true heritage was learnt, he couldn't keep his feelings hidden from me anymore. Believe me, Thor, I was taken aback, but it all made sense." Thor watched his sister as she spoke, he really wasn't sure how to feel about this situation. It was something he didn't need on top of the Dark Elves and the Aether in Jane, who was growing weaker by the minute. But as his sister made clear, Loki wasn't their brother. He was the born son of Laufey. Rubbing his temples, Thor moved over to Loki's side as Evalith moved to sit with Jane. "What lies have you fed her? I wish I could trust you, but this, this is too far. Did you not stop to think of the repercussions if Odin or the rest of Asgard found out?" Thor's voice was stern. Loki veered the ship toward the left, "I have fed her no lies, I do love her Thor" And for a moment, Thor felt as though Loki was being sincere. "Does she know that the Loki we knew as children is dead?" he put it bluntly. In the distance, Evalith could sense the energy of Malekith, "Up a head, I can feel the Kursed". Jane became paler and the veins around the bridge of her nose became darker. Loki's emerald eyes glinted, "When I'm with her, that Loki doesn't feel dead."
The wind bashed against them as they trekked over the dust ridden hill. The air was thick with rust and rotting debris. The dry dust scratched Evalith as Loki held her shoulders, he did his best to shield her from the dirt ridden gust. Thor carried Jane in his arms, she felt cool and weak with her eyes glazing over. Through the fog, the gargantuan ship lay still above the ground. "You know, this plan of yours could get us killed" Loki left Evalith with Jane, kneeling next to Thor he scouted the playing field. Thor squinted his eyes before turning to him, "Most likely, but can I trust you Loki?" And before Thor received an answer, Loki shoved his small knife right into Thor's stomach and the sudden sting sent Thor rolling down the hill. Loki grinned following him down, "I wouldn't trust me". Jane scrambled to her feet shouting at Loki, struggling down the hill. Evalith couldn't move. How could he do this? After everything. Rushing after a weak Jane, Evalith couldn't understand what was going on.
"You stupid, stupid man. All I wanted was to see you and Odin dead at my feet. You really think I'd help you?" Loki kicked the God in the stomach, sending him rolling again. His breathing became heavy and the wind picked up. Malekith and his Kursed came marching from the ship, spectators to this surprising scene. Thor outstretched his hand attempting to summon Mjlonir and with a hefty strike Loki took off his hand. His cry echoed, pain traveling to the rest of his arm. "Loki stop! Stop it!" Jane was panicking, seeing Thor writing in pain. Evalith ran to her brother, Mjlonir just shy of his body. Another scream ran through the air, Loki took Jane throwing her to Malekith's feet. "Malekith, a gift! And all I want in return is a seat in which to watch Asgard burn!" Jane coughed, holding her stomach. Raising an eyebrow, Malekith turned to Algrim, "He is an enemy of Asgard, and he was in the cells with other prisoners." Malekith nodded, lifting Jane from the ground and the Aether spilled from her body. "Now Loki, NOW!" With quick speed Thor spun from the ground and Loki lifted the illusion. Grasping Mjlonir Thor summoned thunder and lightning directed straight to the venerable Aether. Evalith wisped to Loki and Jane, directing the energy away from them as the cackling of the thunder pushed Malekith and his Kursed off their feet. Silence fell, Loki looked up to find Malekith absorbing the Aether. It really can't be destroyed. The leader of the Dark Elves' skin grew darker, his eyes became a sheen of the darkest blue and the Aether flowed through his veins. One sway of his arm sent Thor to the base of the hill. Algrim directed his attention to Evalith, the ground rumbling with each step he took. Evalith hid Jane behind some stones before turning to the creature.
With swift hits, Loki brought down a Dark Elf. Spinning, he knocked another to the ground, bringing down a knife through its chest. Another clawed at his face, twisting his leg, Loki kicked the Dark Elf upside the jaw whilst stabbing another in the shoulder blade. Every now and then, flashes of red blinded him as Malekith let the Aether do his bidding. A Dark Elf swayed, hitting Loki in the face then pushing him to the ground. A handful of dirt, Loki threw in the Elf's eyes proceeding to slash its knee caps causing it to writhe on the ground.
Thor was lifted to the ground again. Malekith threw him around like a rag doll. Thor rushed back up, with Mjlonir in his hand he jumped toward Malekith, sending Mjlonir down on the Dark Elf's face. Wiping off the blood, Malekith pulled his arms up sending Aether straight to Thor's direction. Bringing Mjlonir in front of him, the ravaged land of what was left of Svartalfheim shifted, when thunder met Aether.
Dodging to the left, Evalith sent the Kursed the ground. With her mind she lifted a boulder from the ground, throwing it on Algrim. His head burned with flames, his helmet glowing with heat. Turning her hands, Evalith flew behind the creature and but she wasn't quick enough. Algrim blocked her strike, sending her to the base of the hill near Thor and Malekith. Her knees wobbled and her arms shook. Boulder after boulder she sent them flying toward the Kursed. Missing each time. Her mind was fading, she was losing her strength.
One more strike with Aether and Malekith was satisfied, Thor didn't get back up and Malekith gestured Algrim back to the ship. The Kursed took Evalith by her wrists, dragging her to Malekith. The Dark Elf arched his eyebrows, his serpent lips came to a point. He dug his nails into the back of Evalith's neck, short and shallow breathes spilling from her mouth.
As he regained his consciousness, Thor watched as Malekith held his sister.
Putting down the last Dark Elf, sweat fell from Loki's face when he noticed Evalith in Malekith's hands.
As Malekith dug his nails into her neck, the Aether and blood dripped from the front of Evalith's throat. The light left the Goddess of Telek and Energy. Evalith slumped on the ground in front of Malekith, her lifeless body covered in blood. Loki screamed running to her, being stopped by Algrim as Malekith headed for the ship. Taking a fallen sword, Loki plunged in right in the heart of the Kursed. "See you in Hel monster!" Loki crossed back toward Thor who got back up from the dirt. The Kursed looked at the sword, a loud hiss came from his wound as the dark matter grenade exploded, causing the creature to collapse in on himself. The sound that came from Algrim was nothing the Gods had ever heard before. Once the implosion stopped, Loki threw himself over Evalith, tears rolling down his cheeks. As he sat there with Evalith's body in his lap, he rocked back and forth unable to control himself, "This isn't right! Damn it! DAMN IT!" Rushing over Jane moved past Thor, "Oh God. Oh no." His knuckles turning white, Thor screamed to the heavens and thunder roared throughout the sky.
Her face was dark and cracked along the sides. Loki's hand hovered over her face, grasping her limp hand and he pressed his head against hers. His tears spilt on her face, and his eyes began to sting.
"Do you remember when I beat you in the race around the garden big brother?" Little Evalith giggled, holding the sapphire butterfly in her hands. Loki's heart felt like it would burst from his chest, he loved being by his sister's side. To him, it felt like home. Her pastel eyes shone in the sun, and her hair was bright as golden silk. "Yes, yes I remember that. But you cheated." Loki egged his little sister into an argument. She was adorable when she got defensive. She crossed her arms together, "I did not!" she huffed. Loki just laughed, pulling his sister for a hug. "I know, you are a faster runner than I." Calming down, Evalith giggled again, "I knew it!" So proud of herself. Jumping on her brothers back, Loki held her arms to keep her up. "Hey big brother, will you always be here for me? To protect me from the bad creatures in mother's stories?" Loki turned his head to his sisters, his heart skipped a beat "Of course Evalith, I'll always be here to protect you."