Hey every one sorry its been so long xxx
(Hels pov)
"DANCING QUEEEEN, YOUNG AND SWEEET ONLY SEVENTEEEN, WOOOHOOOO WOOHOOOOOOOO"
This is fun. Even though both of us can not sing, its enjoyable. I wave both my arms slightly above my head in time with the ABBA. Initially is was silent in my enjoyment, but the scruff man told me the only way to truly appreciate ABBA , was to sing along. So I kept with the tradition. And I have to agree with him its true. Infectious giddiness of childhood filled me. Carefree and what I think being filled with bubbles would feel like.
Or drunk. But I have never been truly drunk. So I don't exactly know how that feels.
I had become so into to it I had stopped noticing where we were until the scruff man halted his box. We have arrived at a settlement, and just like the man and his box, it is extremely alien to me. Looking around at all the strange things. The buildings weren't particularly tall but stood out from the scenery with their grey or white washed walls. The building right in front had a large window. Large enough to see many people sitting and eating. Its exciting and terrifying. He stopped the ABBA, and turned to me.
"Well I guess this is goodbye sweetheart, it is nice to meet a fellow lover of ABBA"
"sweetheart?, I don't under..."
"Ah don't worry, just a term of endearment I use quit often with my daughters, they are all grown up now so I use it on their daughters too... anyway it was nice meeting you, hope you find what you need" smiling I nodded and climbed out of his box. Steadier on my feet after a rest out of the sun. The scruffy man was also very kind in letting me drink all three of his water bottles.
"And thank you scruffy man, without your help I'm sure I would have never escaped that sand trap"
Chuckling he sighed "You are an odd one, If you need anything, and I mean anything, even some more help just call my number here", He handed me a small piece of torn paper and with that he started up his metal box and left. I hadn't even been able to ask him what to do with this number, and I doubt he would be able to hear me if I just shouted it out. Oh well.
I stood still for about a minute, taking in my surroundings. It is disconcerting to be alone again. Even though I feel I'm used to it. Only a few other metal boxes pass me, nobody on foot. For a settlement it is surprisingly ... quiet?
What is my next move now? I had been so focused on finding civilisation, I don't even know what I'm going to do now I'm here. Where to first? My stomach rumbled in answer. When was the last time I had eaten? Thinking on, I couldn't quite remember. I have nothing better to do but explore and find my next meal. Following the track the scruffy mans car went , I continue further into the settlement. It is as just as hot as the desert here, but the shadows of the buildings create some respite from the sun. My black clothes do not help either. I consider removing my dark shirt but decide against it as I only have my under garments beneath. That would draw unwanted attention. Rolling the sleves to my elbows I also undo the top buttons. Cooling me slightly without making me look like inappropriate.
A intoxicating smell wafted to me. Like a great juicy leg of meat. It smells delicious. And it was coming from that glass window building with the people in across the road. The door is wide open letting the aromatic smells escape. I start to walk across the track, but a screeching sound stops me. On my left another metal box come hurtling towards me from around a corner. It wavers across the track it is going so quickly.
Hitting a breakneck it sends me flying down the street.
For the second time in the last twenty four hours I find myself in an awkward position on the ground.
Again.
Yet I'm not hurt how odd? I might as well just lie down forever. It seems that is where the universe wants me.
"Oh shit!" a door slammed.
"Yep, no doubt that was definitely your fault" another slam.
"Not helping Darcy! Seriously again? What the hell is going on today!"
"Your bad driving is what's going on, I wonder if you killed them this time?"
"DARCY!"
Foot steps that are running came to stop by my head. Looking up dejectedly I can only make out the figure of a woman. The sun behind her stopping any other details to be made out. I blink several times but nothing changes. Another woman joins her as I slowly sit up. Groaning I brush the dirt off my cloths and stand. If a bit precariously. Popping my back vertebrae into position. Now on the same level as the two women I can truly see them. Both are slim with brown hair, however one is wearing thick framed glasses and the other slightly hunched in worry. They are also both staring at me with the same facial expression.
"De ja vous, or what," glasses whispered to the other woman, her eyes tracking me "you ran over another one. Wow. Not that I'm gay or anything I would much rather hook up with the hammer dude. Well maybe I would get with her as well but.."
"Darcy! Really not a good time!" the other scowly woman hissed before speaking to me much louder, "Are you okay ?"
She is sincere in her question and her eyes are pleading for everything to be okay.
"Yes I am fine, I am just very hungry, my stomach too control and I was not looking where I was going" I smile to affirm this. Even though I can feel my legs wobbling with fatigue.
"Great " Scowly dismissed instantly "Darcy get in the car we need to get to the hospital" turning she ran back to her box.
"But Jane she doesn't look too go..."
At that point I am already on the ground. Everything goes black.
No pov
Darcy sighed and looked at Jane with raised eyebrows as if to say 'I told you so'. "I didn't even have to use Freddy this time, you did that good of a job"
"Never helping Darcy", they both lifted the prone woman to the car and laid her down in the boot, like they did to Thor last night.
"Guess that's another reason to go to the hospital" mutters Selvig, who had decided to stay in the car this time and look over the other worm hole photographs. Which were all extremely interesting and needed to be thoroughly examined. Looking down he saw the limp ebony haired woman. Sighing despondently he turned to Darcy.
"Oh for Christ sakes. Really, again with Freddy?"
"No this time it was all Jane." replying quickly, happy to be blame free.
"Well we better get to the hospital then, but this time Jane, please drive more carefully" Erik followed this with a patronising look. Jane returned to scowling and started up the van. Hel was soon forgotten in the back. Out of sight. Their minds had turned to Thor. Driving slightly slower than usual they move towards their target.
no pov (hospital)
He woke up again. This time alone. He lay still for a second taking in the new surroundings.
Suddenly realising he was strapped to the bed he had been sleeping on he began to struggle. Jerking in a similar to the motions of someone suffering an epileptic fit. The bed frame shaking. Sooner than usual Thor found himself out of breath.
"Its not possible!" hissing between yanks. This dungeon was extremely odd to him. Blindingly white, and the clothes they had dressed him in are lose and thin, causing him to feel uncharacteristically self-conscious. Randomly pulling at the tethers he realised was not getting him anywhere. Pausing, Thor realised he could slide his large hands through the slightly too big restraints. Seems Jessica did not do a very good job.
The intelligent initiative of his escape caused images of Hel to appear in his mind. How when he was in trouble she along with Loki would usually save him with her wit. Once, on a summer day he remember the trio getting into trouble. They had snuck away from classes to watch their father spar in the garrison. While the were there Thor decided to test out the smiths new sword, an expensive namesday present to the Allfather. Thor, while swinging the beautiful blade snapped it against the ground. Hel had known the consequences and instantly what to do. Conjuring up fake tears she ran to there father, wailing as any young child would when worried of being punished. Odin forgave her before even being angry. As he carried Hel to the castle she gave Thor that smug smirk that he had and will always love. She always knew what to do.
He quickly pushed those thoughts to the back of his mind. After releasing both his hands and feet he moved to the door, and escaped.
Unbeknownst to him another group was also on a mission, to find him. The trio strutted down the corridors', not letting anything stand in their way.
However when they arrived at Thor's detention area they were only met with an empty room. The fabric restraints left tangled on the bed.
"Oh my god" darcy was worried and secretly impressed. Erik didn't know what to think, only astounded the blonde had gotten away. Jane was just pissed her evidence had gone walkies.
They all ran back to the van. Completely forgetting Hel in the trunk, who was still unconscious. Sighing simultaneously they slammed the doors. Flopping back onto their seats.
"I just lost my most important piece of evidence, typical!" shocked at her own ability.
"Now what?"
"We find him" Jane would not let years of work go down the drain because of a missing stoner.
"you saw what he did in there" remembering the destroyed operating theatre, imagining what Thor could do to his much loved scientific equipment ,"I'm not sure finding him is the best idea."
"well our data cant tell us what it was like to be inside that event, but he can. So we're going to find him" stubborn determination fuelling her.
"Okay" Darcy murmured as she brought out Freddy. Again. At the same time Jane started up the van and reversed without looking behind her. The error causing them to detain their wanted person.
Hitting a confused Thor. Again.
"What!" He lay splayed on his back on the road. "I am so sorry, I swear I'm not doing this on purpose" Jane apologised as the group ran out of the car. They shepherded him into the back set of the van. He recognised them, especially the woman who bested him with lightening. He complied as he did not want another run in with Freddie. Now he sat a hairs breath away from the unconscious Hel.
Once they arrived at their lab they helped Thor out and into the glass building. Completely forgetting their other passenger. The movement had also unintentionally roused Hel, who lifted her upper torso to rest on her elbows.
Hel pov
Utterly confused. My head is throbbing. The box was not helping. Why am I even in here? Last I remember I was on the hard track of a settlement and a grouchy woman was there. Groaning I lie down, finding it slightly dampened the pain. What is going on?
I'm on the floor of a box. Why? The last thing I remember is being hit by a box and becoming closely acquainted with the ground. There had been two women with me, one had seemed quite worried about my health, so why now am I alone?
I climb over the seats into the main area. Reaching for the handle I try to open it. But it wont budge, I'm locked in. I rest my forehead on the window glass, which is extremely hot. Sighing I close my eyes, this whole situation has been one stressful circumstance after the next. And I still have no clue what to do.
I do not believe I am someone who resorts easily to anger, yet this finally pushes me over the edge.
Screaming I slam my palms on the glass, expecting only to be met with resistance I tumble through the gap I have made as it shatters. Rolling across the ground I come to a stop on my hands and knees.
HOW? How did I do that?
Looking at my hands they look completely normal. Even when I clench and flex them. Panicked I start to gasp erratically. Standing up suddenly I begin the speed walk away from the scene. Still looking at my hands I miss the older women in front of me. Accidentally I knock her. She turns and glares, her nose scrunched.
"Who the hell do you think you are? what's your name girl!"
My head shakes. The blankness of any memorise before the desert consumes me.
"I don't know" I pick up my pace, searching through my head and finding...nothing. "I don't know"
I run away.
Hope you enjoyed the new chapter, sorry it took so long sadly exams have taken over my life. As they will decide my life! Any way hope you liked it and see you next time xxx