Next Chapter! I never thought about the names, Jenny and Dean… LOL! The name Dean just kind of came to me and it kind of stuck… if that answers your question, May.
And yes, that was based on Avatar a little. And the previous Chapter is based off RWBY…in case anyone had suspicions. I have a tendency to do that with my fanfic writing; takes scenes I like and put them in…it is fanfiction after all.
Let's see…I've run out of things to say. But I hope you enjoy! Leave a review!
Chapter 3
Visits
Summer and Marina came to say hello to the group, and as each of them introduced themselves, Jenny was able to sneak away into the kitchen. Thor followed her.
"I really am sorry for what happened earlier." Thor said to her. "I didn't mean to make you defensive."
"No, it's fine…" Jenny said, getting a glass of apple juice. "It's just…how did you know who I am?"
"Your service record precedes you." Thor replied. "All of the Avengers have looked at your records. You make a noble hero."
"All of you?" Jenny asked in dismay. "Did… Agent Hill show you?"
"We have all taken an interest in you?" Thor said. "But yes, she did. Did she offer you the job?"
Jenny hesitated. "Y-yes…well… yes." Jenny sighed.
"Why do you hesitate?" Thor asked curiously. "Are you going to take it?"
"Well, I… I don't know…" Jenny stammered. "It's just… I've seen all the things on the news… I'm not sure I'm cut out to be an avenger…"
"Nonsense!" Thor smiled at her humility. "You'd make a fine addition to the team. Agent Romanoff and The Scarlet Witch would be pleased to have another maiden with them!"
"I'm sure they would…" Jenny shrugged. "I just need more time to think about it I guess."
"Of course," Thor nodded respectfully.
"Hey, what are you guys talking about?" Jane asked.
When Thor hesitated, Jenny quickly cut in.
"He was asking me where I learned to punch," Jenny quickly stated. "I was telling him where I trained, and… stuff…"
"Oh," Jane said, before leaving the kitchen.
"Thor," Jenny turned back to him and whispered. "You cannot tell Jane that I'm The Painter!"
"Why do you keep it a secret?" Thor whispered back.
"Because, I've dragged too many people into my crazy mess, I don't want to do that to her!" Jenny replied, still keeping her voice low. "My enemies are constantly after me…my best friend died because she was trying to help me! I can't let the same thing happen to Jane!"
"Very well," Thor nodded. "Your secret is safe with me."
"Oh, thank you!" Jenny sighed. The two headed back into the living-room.
"So…" Summer said as Jenny walked in. "Have you been to Haru's Noodle Shop?"
"We haven't yet," Jane admitted.
"Sensei Kaizen owns it." Jenny added. "He and his wife made delicious soup!"
"Well, he still does." Marina said.
"That's right," Summer nodded. "He does."
"Maybe we should meet up there tomorrow for lunch!" Jane said. "You and I could catch up some more Jenny!"
"Sounds like a plan!" Jenny said, pulling out her phone. "I can text you the address, and you could meet Sensei Kaizen."
"What does 'Sensei' mean?" Darcey asked.
"Teacher," Jenny replied.
~jb~
Loki was still feeling a little weak. He wasn't sure if his fever was gone. He wondered if he could get up and move around. He slowly sat up in his bed, looking around the room. His eyes darted toward the chair next to his bed. For the past few days, Odin or Balder would be sitting in vigil, watching over Loki as he rested. Sometimes he was aware of their presence, other times he was dreaming…
Loki remembered the last dream he had. He saw Frigga in a few of them… reaching out to embrace him. As he would reach out to return the embrace, the gentle woman melted away, and changed into a younger girl. He could see her clearly in his dreams, but when he would wake, her image would fade from his memory, but one thing always remained; her eyes.
Her eyes were a deep, beautiful green color. Usually, he would prefer dark colored eyes… but there was something about the jade-green color he always liked.
His previous dream was a little different. He envisioned a large battle, leading Sif and the Warriors Three to glory… and saving the young girl he had never met. She had been lying on the ground, hopeless. In his dream, he had lifted her from the ground, and carried her to safety. She looked up at him with those eyes…
If only he could remember her face.
Loki slowly stood and walked over to his mirror. He washed off his face and then looked at his reflection. He did see something different about himself… he just couldn't put his finger on it.
"I guess it matters not," Loki mused out loud. "Things are looking up… I guess I can get my life back. Make other things right. I wonder if things are all right in Vanaheim…"
Fun fact about Haru's noddle shop: Haru was Sensei Kaizen's wife! Isn't that cute?! I love giving people feels! Bwahahahahahahaha! And happy birthday, May!
