Loki woke up from a nice nap. He turned his head to see his new picture lying next to him. It was a picture of him and Tony with the twins, his little family.

"Loki" He whirled around to find Thor standing in front of his cell. Loki quickly hid the picture in one of his books before Thor could see it.

"What do you want Thor?" Loki hissed.

"I come asking for your help" Thor said.

Loki raised a brow curiously, "Oh, and what makes you think I'd help you?"

"Jane is in danger. She has somehow absorbed the Aether and soon the Dark Elves will be at our door."

"The Dark Elves were killed in the war with King Bor." Loki replied.

"A few of them survived" Thor said. "Jane has seen it. The Aether gave her a vision. Convergence is in two days and the Dark Elves will come for the Aether."

"What do you want me to do?" Loki asked.

"I want you to fight with me."

"What's in it for me?"

"A change to your sentence."

Loki stared, "You lie. Odin would never change my sentence."

"If you help us win, I shall convince Father to change your sentence. Whatever you want."

"Quite the offer." He approached the barrier. "Why?"

"The Man of Iron has given me many things to think on. I have looked back at our childhood and have seen the wrongs I did to you. You spoke once of my large shadow, now I know what you speak of." He looked heartbroken, "I have not been the brother I claim I am. I have wronged you in many ways and I will try my best to make it up to you."

Loki was shocked, "I want my freedom. I will not step onto Asgard's soil again, but I want to be able to travel freely through the other realms."

Thor looked surprised, but nodded. "Win this fight with me and I will convince Father to allow you this. No matter what Brother, I will free you."

"We shall see"

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That night, Thor and a group of guards came to take Loki to his old room. "You are not allowed to leave this room. Not until the battle."

"You work fast" Loki said.

"I thought you would be in a better mood if you were moved from your cell." Thor smiled.

"Hmm"

"Mother will bring you your meal. She wants to see you."

Loki sighed, "I guess I have no choice."

Thor nodded and left the room.

Loki sighed and sat on the bed. He hoped that the children wouldn't come visit him, this room wasn't as easy to hide in as his cell was.

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Frigga slowly opened the door to Loki's room. She held a tray of food in her hands. "Loki?"

Loki turned from his place at the window. "Mother"

Frigga smiled, "I'm glad you still call me that. I know you haven't seen me that way since you discovered your adoption." She set the tray down on the table. "I don't know if you'll ever believe this, but I love you no matter what. You have and always will be my son." She stroked his cheek.

Loki gave her a small smile and leaned into her touch. "I think I'm finally starting to see that."

Surprise flashed across her face before it set into a warm smile, "And to what do I owe this change in my son?"

Loki smiled and looked out the window but stayed silent.

"Come, eat with me" She pulled him over to the table and spread the food out. They enjoyed the meal, talking about unimportant things and enjoying each other's company.

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The day of Convergence, Loki was woken up by several large explosions. He jumped out of bed and spelled his armor on before running out of his room. When he got to the front of the palace, there were already several Dark Elf soldiers fighting on the ground while their ships fought in the sky. It was total chaos. Loki immediately charged into battle, killing several elves with his magic.

He saw Thor several times during the battle, both on the ground and in the sky. He had yet to see the leader of the elves, Malekith, which was odd.

After a killing a few more elves, he spots Malekith with a large soldier walking into the palace. He quickly followed them seeing as no one else seemed to notice. He followed them to his mother's chambers where he could see his mother protecting Thor's mortal.

He quickly acted when the soldier trapped Frigga while Malekith went after his mother's illusion. He disarmed the soldier and pushed his mother out of the way before tearing him apart. He used their own crude teleportation bomb (I have no idea what that thing was or did) to send his remains elsewhere. Unfortunately, when they turned to Malekith, he had Jane suspended in the air and was absorbing the Aether. Before they could stop him it was complete and Jane was on the floor.

"You are no longer needed pathetic mortal" Malekith brought his sword down. Jane flinched, but didn't feel the blow. She looked up and was surprised to see Loki holding the sword back with his dagger.

"I have too much riding on your death Malekith. I won't let you ruin it for me." Loki growled. Using the power of the convergence, he easily transported them outside the palace.

They fought outside, Loki only had to distract him long enough so that the Convergence would pass. Unfortunately for him Malekith overpowered him; using the Aether's power, he threw Loki into a wall leaving him unconscious.

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When Loki woke up, the battle looked like it was over. Stragglers were being rounded up and Asgardian warriors were helping the wounded inside.

"Brother!" Loki turned to see Thor running toward him.

"You did it Brother, you helped us all." Thor cheered.

"I did nothing. Malekith knocked me unconscious." Loki sneered.

"You did more than enough. You were the one who got him out in the open. It may not have been easy to defeat him with the Aether, but I did." Thor checked him over, "Are you injured?"

"Nothing that won't heal." Loki answered.

Thor nodded, "Then we must go to Father. I have a promise to keep." He ran off to the throne room.

Loki sighed, but followed at a slower pace. When he reached the throne room, everyone was waiting for him. The Warriors Three and Thor's mortal were even there. He got glares from Sif and the other warriors, but everyone else seemed neutral.

"Loki, Thor has told me of the deal he made you. However, since you did not hold your end of the bargain I will not be changing your sentence." Odin said.

Loki lowered his head and clenched his fists. He had failed, he would never see his family. He had one chance and he blew it."

"Father please." Thor came forward. "Loki fought for us, he helped us win. He has kept his side of the deal."

"He merely killed a few soldiers. Our warriors did much more. You killed Malekith, he was no-where to be found."

"Father-"

"My judgement is final Thor. I will not let him go free for something he is not worthy of."

"Now just hold on!" Everyone turned to Jane.

"Jane" Thor tried to stop her but she shushed him.

"You're not being fair. Just because he didn't beat Malekith doesn't mean he didn't help." Jane argued.

"Watch your tongue mortal. I am King of Asgard, I will not be shown such disrespect." Odin growled.

"Well I think it's about time someone did. You aren't my King so I'll show you the respect you deserve." She huffed. "Now I may not like Loki very much. He partially destroyed my town and invaded New York, but he did save my life."

Thor turned to Loki, shocked. Loki ignored him in favor of looking at the mortal defending him.

"I don't know where you were during the battle but I was in here with the Queen. Malekith came looking for me with his creepy soldier and attacked us. The Queen would be dead if Loki hadn't come and saved her. Then once Malekith got the Aether out of me, he tried to kill me except that Loki stopped him. He then teleported the both of them away."

The room was silent.

"I know you don't like me since I'm mortal. But I know you love your Queen. It's thanks to Loki that she's standing next to you right now." She said. "I think that's enough evidence to free him."

Odin turned to Thor, "You should keep a closer eye on your mortal."

Thor stood by Jane, "She speaks the truth Father. I support her in every way."

Jane smiled brightly at him and he returned it.

"I agree with Jane. Loki saved us, I think it's fair that we let him go. He did promise never to return." Frigga said. She sent Odin a look that made him sigh.

"Where do you intend to go?" He asked Loki.

"I plan to spend a few days on Jotunheim before leaving for Midgard." Loki answered.

Thor stiffened, "What reasons do you have of going there?"

"I wish to make amends with the Jotunns. As for Midgard, I wish to make a deal with SHIELD."

"What kind of deal?" Odin asked.

"A deal of peace. I will not harm Midgard, I'll even help them if they need it as long as they leave me and anyone I associate with alone. I will not be taken into custody and tested on." Loki said.

"Why Midgard and not another realm?" Thor asked.

"I have my reasons." Loki replied.

Odin sighed, "Very well. You will travel to Jotunheim, return here and then have Thor deliver you to Midgard."

Loki nodded.

Odin hit his staff on the floor, "Off with you, you leave tomorrow."

Thor walked Loki to his room. "Have SHIELD ready for me in three days. We will meet them at the Man of Iron's tower."

"Why there?"

"Sentimental reasons. That is where I opened the portal after all."

Thor nodded, "They will be waiting for us."

When they reached his room Loki turned to Thor, "For what it's worth, I like your mortal. She is good for you. Do not lose her."

Thor smiled brightly, "Thank you Bro- Loki. I will do everything in my power to make her my queen."

"Goodnight, Brother." Loki nodded and entered his room, Thor's bright smile flashing behind him.

Yay go Jane! I really liked her attitude in Thor 2, very feisty :)

And I couldn't kill Frigga, she was too awesome to kill.

Review please!