"So, what do you think your dad wanted?" Darcy asked as the two of us sat down at the table that I had carried up from the dining room and placed down on the balcony along with the two exquisite chairs I balanced on top of it.
Thankfully, we had maids that carried up large platters of food along with a full wine from bottle from Midgard and one single bottle of Asgardian Gold, the weakest of the Asgardian liquor.
To my body, it tastes like I'm drinking orange soda.
To Darcy, it would feel like she took twenty shots of vodka back to back to back with no break in between.
'Which is why I'm saving that one for last.'
"I don't believe it was anything urgent for if it was, he would pull me to the side. Thus, I suppose he wants to talk about my time on Midgard as well as perhaps about Loki as well."
"Huh, you never did fully explain why you were banished to Earth other than you did something bad. Also, you can call it Earth." She said and I winced slightly at her question before nodding.
"Of course, Earth. Well, firstly, I have to clarify that this was how I was in the past before you hit me with your taser."
"Ooh~ Now I have to know." She spoke with an expectant smile as she ate a grape and I rolled my eyes while pouring some of the wine from Earth into her glass.
"My tale starts nine moon cycles in the past."
"That's nine months ago, Thor." Darcy interjected with a smirk and giggled as I gave her a deadpan look.
"Very well, that just ruined the incredible tale of Thor that bards were going to sing about until the end of times."
"Don't worry, the world didn't miss much."
"You are a very harsh woman."
"Thank you~" Darcy spoke with a pleased smile and I shook my head while gulping down my glass in one go before pouring another.
"Let me start from the beginning. Do you know what Jotunheim is?"
"That's one of the Nine Realms in Norse Mythology, right? The one with the frost guys on it."
"Frost Giants or Jotuns." I corrected her, smirking as she simply raised an eyebrow before shrugging as I took a sip of my wine.
"However, you are both correct and incorrect. Jotunheim is one of the nine individual planets that are connected to each other through the branches of the cosmic nexus known as Yggdrasil."
"The World Tree." Darcy spoke and I smiled and nodded.
"Precisely that. Earth, while seated at the centre of the tree, is seen as a lesser developed planet by the others and so, we tend to leave it out of matters that concern the tree itself. However, since humans have started working on the Tesseract, that was seen as a signal to the other planets as well as the millions of other planets outside of the Nine Realms that Earth is ready for a higher form of combat."
"What…higher form are we talking about here?" Darcy asked with a concerned look and I smiled before answering.
"Well, we use nuclear explosions as an opening strike. After that, we send down armies of our species to do combat against each other and if all else fails, we blow up the planet."
"…Wait, you're being serious?" She asked with a shocked look and I nodded as I downed my second glass.
"Oh, definitely. To us, battle means victory or death for the alternatives are slavery or torture." I answered with a simple shrug and she gave a slow blink before I smirked as she downed her glass in one go.
"Another." I simply did as she asked and she downed her second glass as well, a bark of laughter escaping from my lips as I filled up her third glass before pouring myself once as well.
"So, you were talking about Jotunheim?" She said and I nodded as I continued my story.
"A few days ago before I was forced to Earth, the Jotuns had attacked Asgard in search of retrieving an ancient artifact of their people called the Casket of Ancient Winters, which was the cause of the ice age on Earth before Father came and stopped them along with bringing the artifact back to Asgard."
"So, you're telling me that not only do you guys have this interdimensional portal gun, but you also have something that can cause planetary blizzards."
"Along with a flame that never burns out and can resurrect anyone it touches and lots of other relics that can do the same thing." I answered with a nod and she looked at me before I downed my glass right as she did, pouring us both a fourth one as she sighed.
"Please, just continue the story before I become an alcoholic."
"Of course. After they tried and failed to take back the artifact, I recklessly flew to Jotunheim along with Loki, Sif and the Warrior Three and I may have shattered half of their planet along with killing a few hundred of their people."
"…Do you want to know about my life? It's not as destructive and violent as yours and I really don't want to down another glass to get rid of my shock. Please?" She asked with a pleading look and I smiled at that as I downed my glass before nodding.
"Of course, tell me more of the super genius that is Darcy Lewis."
"Great! Well, I'm an only child and I have this best friend that I was roommates with for almost three years before we both went our separate ways, but we do still keep in touch. What else? Ah, right, I also…"
"I thought I said we would speak tomorrow?" Father asked as I walked onto the balcony connected to the throne room before smirking as I simply raised an eyebrow.
"Father, I know you. The moment I tried to go to sleep is the moment you'd call me to have the meeting."
"And what of your Midgardian friend?" He asked and I simply smiled as I shook my head.
"One sip of Asgardian Gold and she was knocked out faster than Mother at the annual banquets. I placed her in my bed and do not worry. I'll be sleeping on the floor to make sure nothing happens."
"I see your time on Midgard has helped you mature." He said and I chuckled and nodded as I walked up and stood besides him, the two of us silent as we stared at the hundreds of dim and bright stars scattered all around Asgard.
"Do you hate me for what I did?"
"Anger is a king over kings, but anger once bridled may serve."
"Mathnawi I, 3799 by Rumi of Midgard. A wonderful quote and one I see you've finally taken to heart."
"It only took me to be banished to realize what a reckless fool I've been for most of my life."
"A lesson learned late is still a lesson learned." Father spoke and I smiled and nodded before looking at him as he continued to look at the stars.
"…You are not going to enquire about Darcy?"
"And risk angering you, my son? I can see the connection you have with her and what father would I be to deny my son his chance to be happy?" He asked and smiled as I looked at him with a thankful look in my eyes.
"Thank you, Father, but that's not why I'm here."
"Oh? Then talk." He said and looked at me as I sighed and spoke.
"Before I can learn how to be a king, I first need to learn what it means to be a servant. Thus, I will be staying on Earth for the next year."
"…I see. Well, is there any way I may assist you on this journey?" He asked before humming as I shook my head.
"No, this…this is a journey I'll have to conquer on my own."
"Then know that your mother and I will be supporting you every step of the way, son." Father said as he turned around and raised his hand, surprising me as I looked down at his hand before looking up with a smile at his own before firmly grasping his hand.
However, his eye widened as I pulled him forward and hugged him, stifling my chuckle at his awkward pat on my back as I pulled back and nodded.
"I suppose I should be heading back to my room for a good night's rest."
"R-Right! Just make sure to say goodbye to your mother first. I don't want her to use that as an excuse to hunt me again." He spoke as I turned and walked away, to which I smiled and nodded before making my way back to my room.
'Hah, it's like there's a weight off of my shoulder. Now, time to break the news to Mother. …Yeah, I'm getting confined to my room, aren't I?'
"And you make sure that you eat five meals a day, 6 000 calories minimum for each meal, understood?"
"Yes, Mother." I answered with a tired smile, to which she nodded and just as I felt that I was finally free, a groan escaped my lips as she walked forward to place a bank card in my grasp.
"That's the card to Asgard's treasury on Earth. It has unlimited funds so make sure that you continue to live the life you have on Asgard."
"We'll make sure to do so." Darcy quickly spoke up from my side as she was dressed in the same beige dress that Mother was, the two women sharing a smile and a nod as I looked at Father for help only to sigh at the amused smile on his face.
"And remember, look out for each other and make sure nothing happens to the other, okay?"
"Mother, I understand." I spoke as I placed one hand on her shoulder, to which she looked at me before smiling and nodding with a deep breath.
"Hah, right. You're right. Sorry about that, dear."
"Oh, don't worry. I enjoyed the bit of doting. It's rare to see that side of yours." I said and she rolled her eyes before I turned to Father as he walked down the steps of Himinbjorg towards us.
"Stay safe."
"I will." I answered and he nodded before standing back, Darcy linking our arms together right as I felt us being pulled backwards and through the cosmic void that was space.
Seconds later, I flipped us around and landed on the road with a soft grunt, Darcy keeping her grip tight as the light of the Bifrost flew back up into the sky before letting out a relieved sigh when she realized she wasn't going to become a blood splatter on the ground.
"You know, I'm going to miss that place." She answered and I smirked as the two of us began walking out of the desert at the town in the far distance, a hum echoing from my throat as I spoke.
"If you are, then we could have just stayed."
"And be your mom's personal dress-up doll? I like girly stuff as much as the average girl, but there's only so many dresses a girl can wear before she starts feeling…cramped, I guess is the word I'm looking for here."
"Hmm, then if you wish, I can fly us over to one of Asgard's hotels near the north-eastern side of Netherlands."
"…Thor?"
"Yes?"
"We're staying in America."
"…Well, there goes my chance to try and conquer your Mt. Everest." I grumbled and she rolled her eyes before yelping as I pulled her closer, Mjolnir flying into my grasp from the belt hook it was hanging on before the two of us went soaring through the air.
"My apartment is in Brooklyn so you want me to book a plane?" She asked as she looked at me before I smirked at the groan that escaped her lips before she hid her face in my chest and made sure my arm around her waist and her arms around my neck were secure.
"Okay, do it." Her voice spoke out muffled from where it was hidden in my armour and I nodded as I wrapped us in a tight air bubble to keep her ears and her bones from shattering under the pressure of the sound barrier breaking before I picked up a bit more speed.
What would have taken a plane ten hours minimum to cover, I did in just one and while I could have gotten a lot faster, I didn't want to risk Darcy's safety as I slowed down the moment I caught sight of tall skyscrapers in the far distance.
Whistling to get her attention, I nodded my head at the buildings in front of us and as she turned her head slightly to look, I knew it was the right place this time as her eyes lit up and she nodded, turning my dive downwards before landing softly in the middle of a street.
"Thor, uh, maybe we should have landed in a more discreet spot." Darcy spoke and I turned my attention to her before looking around to see phones aimed at us.
"Uh, hello Midgardians. Nice day we're having."
"You an alien, dude?"
"No, I'm Thor Odinson, god of Thunder."
"Prove it!" Another voice shouted from behind the crowd and in response, I raised a hand and unleashed a stream of lightning from my fingers, most of the crowd quickly scattering while the hardcore camera people tried their best to capture every moment of it."
"…Humans aren't very bright in groups, are they?"
"Oh, if you thought that was stupid, wait until you see riots. You're going to laugh your ass off. Also, wrong side of the river. I live on the other side." She said while pointing at the large bridge I could see down the river and I looked at it before she rolled her eyes as I turned with my back to her.
"Climb on. I'll just float us over."
"Well, we're already on this side and you told me that you've never had an authentic hotdog, right?" She said with a grin and I realized where she was going with this as I hooked Mjolnir on my belt hook before we began making our way to the nearest hotdog stall.
"Hmm, your place is small and comfortable. A good combination." I spoke with a smile as I sat down on her sofa, looking around at the small living room/ kitchen before turning to Darcy as she walked out of her bedroom with an eyebrow raised and dressed in a pair of form fitting blue jeans, white sneakers and a low-cut light blue shirt.
"Yep and it only costs me $2,600 a month to rent it."
'I knew rent in New York was high, but holy shit, I was not prepared for that number. I guess the rich just want to get richer, huh?'
"I take back what I said. How do you humans even survive when half of your earnings are used to make sure you have a roof over your head?"
"Welcome to Earth, where the rich thrives while the poor struggle to survive." She said with a giggle as she walked back into her bedroom, to which I frowned as I was vividly familiar with how the social hierarchy of humanity went.
'Should I show myself to the world and force the rich to care to see if they'd change?…Ha! I make myself laugh with my jokes.' If there's one thing the rich hate, it's giving out money for nothing in return as that would mean their wealth would drop and they would gain nothing in return.
No, forcing them to do something like that would just lead to the rich figuring out new ways to harm the poor without me knowing so that can be left alone.
"So, when are we buying your clothes and telling my landlord you're moving in?" Darcy asked as she walked out of her room and sat down next to me, to which I frowned in confusion as I looked at her.
"What? No, I was going to ask you whether or not you're ready to move out with me to our family's penthouse in the Central Park Tower, I believe it's called." I answered and smirked as she slowly turned her head to look at me."
"…Excuse me?"
"I do not believe anyone is currently renting it and Father did buy the entire penthouse suite when it first opened all those decades ago. Therefore, it's as simple as just heading over and sorting out the needed documents to show our proof of residency."
"…So, you're telling me that your family owns the most expensive penthouse in New York?"
"Along with many others all throughout the world. Father only wants to give Mother the best and she does not mind it." I answered and Darcy looked at me for long enough that I wondered if she was okay before I was surprised by the first sentence that left her mouth.
"How many penthouses will I get if I have your kid?" I simply looked at her and the smile she gave me before a chuckle escaped my lips as I stood up.
"…Why don't you pack up and we'll discuss that topic in the near far future?" I answered and she simply rolled her eyes at my response as she nodded and walked to her bedroom.
"I was just joking, oh god of Thunder…but I didn't hear a no."
"You did not hear a yes either." I said back with a smirk, shaking my head at her giggle before looking up at the ceiling for strength.
"Father, be my barrier of protection in these troubling times."
"I heard that!"
A/N: A quick and short chapter to end off the first arc of the story: Becoming Thor.
I wanted to upload this last night, but I fell asleep behind the screen and only finished writing this a few minutes ago.
Also, just to clarify this, this story is still going to follow the MCU storyline with a few small changes, but it's also going to be shifting around the timeline around.
Also, no TVA in this one as their issues have already been solved/ fixed by Loki even though his actions only happen far in the future, but they also happen at the beginning and the end of time…
Basically, the Lokiseries have already taken place, is taking place and will take place so the TVA is not to be worried about.
Another also, I'm staying away from time travel stuff as far as I can because as you can see, it's very very confusing.
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