Chapter 5
Jane couldn't stop the tears as they spilled from her eyes as she ran from the palace and into the gardens. Coming to a stop outside the forgotten overgrown garden
Jane entered it and sat in the tall grass underneath a tree. She had been so wrong about Thor being gentle and safe, after what had just happened she was terrified
to be near him. Pulling back the sleeve her dress Jane looked at the arm Thor had grabbed and saw a deep purple and black bruise had formed there. Pulling her
knees closer to her chest Jane sobbed quietly wishing she had never angered Thor by what she had said.
After informing his parents over what had happened with Jane Thor cringed as his Father glared at him and roared "because of your stupidity Lady Jane has fled the
palace".
Thor clenched his fists and shaking his head he said "I'm sorry Father but like I said I don't want her anywhere near Loki. He's dangerous".
Odin looked at his son and sitting on a chair he growled "enough". Looking at Frigga Odin asked "Frigga could you stay here with Thor, I'm going to go and see if she
has gone to Loki". Frigga nodded her head and waited until Odin had left before she looked at Thor with shame in her gentle eyes.
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Loki was furious after what Odin had told him of what Thor had done to Jane. He liked Jane, she was intriguing and he liked having someone to converse with who
was close to his own intelligence. Seeing how tired his Father was and fearing he would slip into the Odin sleep Loki said "do not worry Father I will find Jane and
bring her home".
Odin nodded his head and rising from the chair in Loki's living area he said "thank you Loki. When you find Jane bring her to the Healing Room to have her arm
checked".
Nodding his head Loki rushed from the palace and into the gardens. With the sky now dark he needed to look carefully and listen for Jane. Conjuring a green flame in
his hand Loki search the garden until the sound of sobbing caused him to stop outside the overgrown garden. Entering the garden he saw Jane sitting under the tree
sobbing. Taking a deep breath Loki knelt down beside her and placing a hand on her shoulder that caused her to flinch he whispered "it's okay Jane please don't cry".
Jane looked at Loki and wiping her raw eyes she said "I was so blind to believe he would never hurt me but he did". Taking a deep breath Jane leaned back against
the tree and asked "is Thor looking for me?"
Loki shook his head and said "he had to inform Mother and Father of what happened and trust me they are furious with him. Father sent me to bring you back".
Seeing Jane nod her head Loki gently picked her up in his arms and carried her back through the gardens to the palace.
The palace halls were quiet as Loki who was still carrying Jane made his way to the Healing Rooms. Seeing Jane's confused look Loki said "it's alright Jane, Father
asked me to bring you to the Healing Rooms to have your arm checked".
Jane nodded her head and looking at her arm she said "okay Loki".
Arriving at the Healing Rooms Loki pushed open the doors and carried Jane inside where Eir and Frigga were waiting. Frigga waited until Loki had Jane seated on the
examination table before saying "oh Jane I am so sorry for what Thor has done to you".
Seeing the shame and the guilt in Frigga's eyes Jane gave her a small smile and said "I do not blame you your Majesty". It was Thor's fault but Jane didn't want to
add that one small detail in case it angered his Mother.
Loki watched Eir tend to Jane's arm. He hadn't taken notice of the bruising when he found her in the gardens but now seeing it he felt an anger rear up inside him
wanting nothing more than to destroy Thor for hurting Jane. Shaking his head Loki watched Eir put a healing cream on Jane's arm before bandaging it.
Having tended to Jane Eir turned to Frigga and said "Lady Jane will be fully healed by morning my Queen. There are no bones broken just a little muscle damage".
Frigga nodded her head and dismissed Eir before turning to Jane and said "Loki will escort you back to your chambers Jane. You won't have to worry about Thor
bothering you as Odin has ordered him not to bother you". Giving Jane a gentle hug she left the room.
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Jane was quiet as Loki escorted her back to her room. So many thoughts were running through her head over why Thor had done this. It was so unlike him. Turning
to Loki who had remained silent since they left the Healing Rooms she asked "Loki do you think it would be best if I returned to Midgard?"
Loki stopped dead in his tracks and turning to face Jane he felt as if someone had punched him in the gut. He cared for the mortal and liked having her in Asgard and
the thought of her leaving made him feel empty and alone. Clearing his throat he replied "it's not my decision Jane it's yours but before you decide I'd like you to
consider that if you left you'd never see any of us again".
Jane nodded her head and looking at her hands she said "that would be sad. I'd miss all of you but I believe I'd miss you the most Loki". Seeing Loki smirk Jane
giggled and said "don't get full of yourself Loki and thank you for walking me to my room. Good night".
Loki waited until Jane had closed the door to her chambers before smiling softly and walking back down the hall to his own chambers. Turning a corner he came face
to face with Thor who stared at Loki before asking "tell me Loki how is Jane fairing in the company of a criminal?"
Loki hardened his eyes and replied "she is doing quite well in my company Thor. I for one would not have man handled her like you have and unlike you I care for her
well-being".
Thor chuckled and leaning his shoulder against the wall he said "is that so well that's strange coming from the criminal who tried to take over her planet and caused
her to get injured in the first place".
Loki felt the sting of guilt and clenching his fists he said "I may have been the one who caused her to get injured but I saved her while you didn't even bother to
make sure she was safe".
Thor pushed himself off the wall and glaring at Loki he said "you may have saved her Loki but she will never forgive you nor she will she ever love you. You're a Frost
Giant and she will look upon you only as a monster". Having said his piece Thor turned around and walked back the way he came leaving the God of Mischief with
those final words.
A/N - Sorry that it's short but next chapter is going to be longer. Thanks for all the amazing reviews, favourites and follows.
