Author's Note: New chapter! There is one more chapter that I have completely written out after this one after that it is writer's block central! A lot of Loki whump in the next chapter! Enjoy please review!

Chapter 7

For the next 3 days Thor was constantly by Loki's side. Frigga would spend most of her time with him as well. She would offer words of comfort and would force Thor to leave every once in awhile to get proper sleep and food. The Warrior's Three and Sif even come and visit. Odin would come in every once in a while to also check on Loki, but he never really said a word. The Creed were upset that Loki was rescued, but Odin was able to keep that at bay for now. Eir or one of the other healers would come in and check Loki's condition every hour and clean his wounds every couple hours. Sometimes Thor would help Eir feed Loki potions to help with the healing process. Loki's condition hadn't changed at all. He was no worse or better. It bothered Thor that his brother was so still. Loki was usually so full of life and energetic. Now he just lay silently. It was nearing the end of the third day and Thor was alone with Loki. He was sitting and holding Loki's hand.

"Loki, it is so very quiet without you here. I wish you would wake up, I really miss hearing your voice. Mother misses you as well. Even our friends have been by to see you. Please brother wake up soon. We all need you." Thor begged.

At first nothing happened, then Thor felt Loki's hand starting to grip his.

"Loki? Can you hear me?"

Loki's eyelids started to flutter and he tossed his head to the side where Thor's voice came from.

"Come on Loki wake up. Open your eyes little brother." Thor coaxed gripping his hand tighter.

Loki struggled for a few more minutes before finally opening his eyes. His eyes were dull and glassey but to Thor it was the most beautiful sight in all the nine realms.

"Loki it is so good to see you awake."

"Thor?" Loki's voice croaked a bit.

"Yes it's me Loki, I'm here, your safe." Thor whispered cupping Loki's cheek in his other hand.

"Water…."

Thor went to the other side of the room and poured a small glass of water for Loki. Returning to the side of the bed, he gently held Loki up and helped him drink a bit of the water. Loki drank the water eagerly and ended up coughing a bit.

"Easy Loki, not so fast brother." Thor coaxed as he sat the glass down on the bedside table and laid Loki back down gently.

"What happened? Wh-Where am I?" Loki asked his eyes wondering around the room.

"You are in the healing chambers in Asgard. You were captured and tortured by the Creed, but your home now. I saved you." Thor reassured, "I'm going to get Eir and have someone inform mother and father."

Thor went to get up, but Loki grabbed his hand again before he could walk away from the bed.

"No please don't leave me. I don't want to be alone." Loki begged.

"Shhhh..it's ok Loki. I will just be at the door."

Thor went to the door and told the guard to alert Eir and his parents about Loki being awake. He went back to Loki's bed and took his hand again.

"How are you feeling Loki?" Thor asked.

"Tired…hurt everywhere."

Eir, Frigga and Odin came in at that moment. Eir shewed Thor away from the bed despite Loki's protest. Thor assured him that he would still be in the room and that he was safe. Eir checked Loki's wounds and asked him some questions before going over to Thor and his parents.

"How is he Eir?" Frigga asked.

"He is not out of the woods yet. He is still very weak and there is still a chance that an infection and fever could start, but with him waking up that is a good sign. We will watch him closely the next few days, but I do insist he stays here through the time being." Eir explained.

"Thank you Eir for everything." Frigga thanked.

Eir bowed and left the room to give the family some privacy. Frigga immediately ran over and hugged Loki gently.

"Oh Loki I am so glad you returned to us." She cried.

Loki weakly wrapped his arms around her and returned the hug.

"I am happy to see you too mother."

Odin stepped up and placed a hand on Loki's head.

"Hello my son. I'm so glad to see you feeling better."

"Father…I didn't tell them anything. I swear, they asked me everyday but I never told them anything. I swear I didn't betray you."

"Shhhhhh…..it's fine Loki. I believe you, you were very brave my son. I'm just happy you are home, your safe now. No need to be afraid anymore." Odin reassured stroking Loki's hair.

Thor hung back and let his parents have time with Loki. He was happy to see Loki finally awake and looking a little better, but he knew that Loki still had a long time until recovery. Odin was the first to leave as he needed to get back to his duties as King. Before leaving he wished Loki well one more time and gave his hand a gentle squeeze. Loki's eyes started to droop a bit, but he tried to fight it.

"Rest my dear, it is the only way for you to completely regain your strength." Frigga coaxed.

"M'not…tired." Loki murmered as he forced his eyes open again.

"Brother you need your rest your still weak a bit." Thor stated sitting down by Loki's bed grasping his hand again.

"Not weak." Loki moaned as his eyes were fighting to stay open.

Frigga started to hum a lullaby from when Thor and Loki were boys and stroked Loki's hair. Loki was asleep within minutes as Frigga smiled softly to herself.

"You should rest to my love. I will sit with him for awhile." Frigga stated.

"I wish to stay with him a little longer."

"Thor he is fine now. He has woken up and he is recovering. You need to be well rested so that you can be here for him when he needs you. Now go get some proper sleep." Frigga insisted.

Thor knew there was no sense in arguing with his mother, so he stood from his seat and placed a gentle kiss on Loki's forehead.

"I'm glad your finally getting better brother." Thor whispered.

Thor left and had a one of the most peaceful nights of sleep he has had since Loki's capture.