'Are those…are those what I think they are?' I thought with a frown as I sat on a sofa in my apartment, Loki sitting besides me with a blank expression while Emil got dressed in his new clothes.
However, I was more focused on the fact that I could see and feel four distinct cosmic energies being radiated from far distances away.
The most powerful of the four was a bright emerald green energy just a few blocks away from where I was sitting, the second appearing to be a small scarlet sludge that twisted and warped in on itself to the far west while I looked up and stared at the orange and purple dots that were the size of a raindrop.
Now, I'm not one to just jump to conclusions…Scratch that, I am one to jump to conclusions and I'm very certain those are supposed to be the other Infinity Stones, especially since the cosmic energy they were radiating matched the cosmic energy of the Space and Mind Stones that I already had.
Well, that and the colours matched the colours they were in the MCU so that just proved my point more.
'I can't consider this to be the MCU since there is already so many changes that were already made to it by the one who created this universe, but since the Space and Mind Stones are the same colours, it's not far-fetched to think that the others might be the same colour as well.'
"You ready to go?" I snapped out of my thoughts and looked behind the sofa to see Emil walking out, raising an eyebrow at the jeans and leather jacket.
"What? It's comfortable and stylish for me." He answered as he noticed my gaze and I shrugged as I stood up before his gaze shifted to Loki as my brother stood up the moment I did.
"That is still very weird. Is he even conscious in there?"
"Think of it more like you're living a nightmare where your body moves on its own while you are tied down and unable to do anything."
"…Remind me to never anger you again." He said as he waved a hand in front of Loki and I nodded with a chuckle before facing the TV and lifting Mjolnir as the Space Stone glowed.
A moment later, I smirked as the air in front of us sparked before a pitch black hole ripped open in space itself, the edges of the portal a dark blue that was sparking with azure electricity.
"Come on, then. Let us return to Asgard with tales of our victory."
"What victory? There was barely even a fight." Emil grumbled and I chuckled as I remembered that the man and Abomination were slowly becoming the same person as the days passed.
Being the first to step through the portal, it felt as if I was stepping through a door when I saw Heimdall looking slightly down at me from his post, the mind-controlled Loki walking through after me before an awed Blonsky came through last.
"Hello, Heimdall. I assume Father and Mother already know?"
"Lady Frigga is doing her best to calm the All-Father down while Ms. Lewis decided it would be best to stay in your room to avoid the 'shitstorm' as she calls it. I suggest you meet with Lord Odin at once lest he comes fetch you himself."
"I will. Emil?"
"I'll make sure Loki gets to prison. You guys do have a prison, right?" He asked and I simply closed the portal behind us before opening another one directly to the dungeons underneath the castle.
"Tell the Einherjar that Thor sent you and that Loki is to be placed in a Level 3 cell until Father has spoken with him. I'll go see if I can't quell the All-Father's rage."
"Remember to listen to your father this time, Lord Thor. I would hate for a repeat of what happened last time." Heimdall said as Emil and Loki walked through the portal and I nodded with a sigh as I closed it before walking down the long Rainbow Bridge.
Might as well take this time to figure out just what I can say to stop this mess from starting an all-out battle between Father and I.
The moment I stepped through the entrance doorway of Valaskjalf, the change in atmosphere was instant as Einherjar dressed in Asgardian war armour stood guard at every possible entrance and exit of the castle.
Their heads snapped to stare at me and I tapped Mjolnir to my heart, which they all did the same with their fists before returning to guard once more as I walked through the castle hallways while making my way to my throne room.
'No servants of any kind and guards blocking every possible entrance and exit. Yeah, he is far more angered than he was when I attacked Jotunheim.' I thought with a frown as I took a deep breath, nodding at the Einherjar next to the double doors that led to the throne hall.
As they opened it, I walked through and into the hall that went silent the moment I entered it, watching as Mother walked down from the throne and towards me while Father gave me a piercing frown from where he was seated on the throne.
Not saying of how he was dressed in his war armour and clenching Gungnir in his right hand, I looked at Mother as she stopped in front of me before smiling as she grasped my face with a concerned frown while tilting it from side to side.
"Mother, I suffered no injuries."
"Doesn't matter. Any mother would do the same." She whispered and I chuckled before glancing up at Father as he stood up.
"Leave, please. I'd rather you not get caught in the potential crossfire that may take place. Do not worry, I will try my best to speak honestly and calm him down." I answered and she looked at me before nodding as she glanced at Father and made her way towards the doors.
"Close it." Father's voice echoed across the room and I didn't turn as I heard the Einherjar slowly pulling the doors shut, leaving the two of us alone in the room as we stared at each other with stoic looks.
"So, was it worth it? Was taking the stones worth losing the potential comrades and friends you have lost today?"
"It was. They may resent me now for what I did, but if it means that the universe is at peace once more, then I shall take on all the resentment aimed at me."
"And what of the stones? What will you do with them?"
"Keep them. I will go hunting for two of the others and make sure that no one will ever use them for evil again."
"What makes you the one who decides what is evil and what is good?"
"What stops me from being the one who decides?"
"From your own words, we are but mere pawns to be moved as you please, so tell me, oh great God of Thunder!" He began as he turned and stepped away, spreading his arms wide before turning back to me with a glare.
"What defines good and what defines evil so that we all may stay on your good side?!"
"…I do not know."
"That is why you are still a boy, Thor! You act impulsively before you think of what your consequences will cause and in doing so, you create more problems than there was before."
"Then, why don't you tell me how the hell one stops half of the universe from being erased?!" I don't know if it was the anger at myself for acting impulsively or the anger at him for treating me like a child, but it bubbled over and my eyes widened as I registered what I just said.
"…What do you mean by stopping half of the universe from being erased?" Father asked with a frown as his glare faded away and I gritted my teeth as I took a deep breath before responding.
"I…I have had a vision. A vision of Ragnarok."
"We have had many visions of Ragnarok, Thor. From myself to you to your mother and your brother."
"Even if this one involves a being known as the Mad Titan?" I asked and watched as Father stilled where he stood before I in turn froze at the sheer presence that radiated from him when he spoke next.
"How do you know that name?"
"I-In my vision, that…is what you call him." I spoke and took a deep breath as the presence vanished, watching as Father pinched the bridge of his nose and nodded.
"I see. So, he's still alive?"
"You know who this Mad Titan is?"
"Yes, but I thought of him to be a problem I already took care of. What else did you see in the vision?"
"He was wearing a gauntlet made out of Uru and these two stones along with four others were engraved into the back of the gauntlet. After he had gathered the six stones, he…he erased half of all life throughout the universe with but a snap of his fingers and then vanished. Not only that, but Surtur and a goddess formerly sealed in Hel fought on Asgard and destroyed it entirely, bringing about Ragnarok."
"…" For the first time in my life, I bore sight to my father's eyes wide and frozen in shock as the man stared at me for a while before he snapped out of it and took a shaky breath.
"I assume you know who the goddess is as well?" I asked and frowned as Father took a quick glance up at the ceiling above us before looking back at me.
"I do, indeed. Call your mother back in and head over to your room. I must speak with her before I decide what to do next."
"…Father?"
"Thor, I said-!"
"I know, Father. It's just…I know you're angered at me for what I did, but I only did it for the betterment and protection of not only Asgard but all the Nine Realms. I can only hope you see my vision as I see it today."
"…I once said the same thing, my son. Let us hope you do not go down the same path as I did." He answered and I nodded before turning around and walking away, opening the doors before looking at Mother as she paced in front of the doors.
"I am to head to my room. He's calm now, but I've told him something that's put him in a shocked state."
"Do not worry. I can take it from here, but before you go…" She trailed off as she walked past me and I blinked a few times as she sighed and shook her head.
"Never mind. Just…remember to not be too surprised, my son."
"I…will?" I asked more than she said and she smiled before the Einherjar closed the doors, her words confusing me as I made my way towards my room while tossing Mjolnir up into the air every couple steps.
Wonder what she was talking about?
'Oh…this is what she was talking about…' I thought as I stood frozen in the doorway, Darcy's smile fading slightly as she held a baby-sized Asgardian robe in her hands.
"T-Thor?"
'Say something, you dimwitted buffoon?'
"…I thought we used protection?"
'All-Father's musty beard, that's zero for two!'
"I did think so too, but according to your mother, the average Asgardian male's sperm is about 200% more potent than that of a human while yours is about 500% more potent than that of the average Asgardian male."
"…What does that mean?" I asked and nearly felt my heart stop as she placed the robe she was holding onto the bed and made me finally notice the two others besides it.
"We're having triplets."
"…By the divines, I'm an imbecile."
"You still haven't told me if you like it or not."
"Oh, don't get me wrong. I see it as a blessing from the old gods, but…I don't think I'm the best…father material at the moment."
"So? I don't think I'm the best mom material right now either and I'm still happy about it." She said with a smirk and I chuckled as I nodded, letting Mjolnir fall to the ground with the weight of a feather as I walked forward and grasped her hands with a smile before kissing both softly on the knuckles.
"You are correct. This…this is a moment to rejoice and be thankful for."
"That's right. However, this also means no more fun time or alcohol for said fun time."
"Wait, I thought that only applied to the mother who is with child. Why am I suffering as well?" I asked as I let go of her hands and she rose an eyebrow and crossed her arms.
"You forget something, Mr. Odinson. We are pregnant, which means it is our responsibility to make sure that I deliver three beautiful babies. Hopefully, they'll get my looks since I am the better-looking one." She muttered and I felt my heart flutter as Darcy looked up at me before raising an eyebrow.
"You see something you like, Mr. Odinson?"
"I see someone I love." I answered back before I couldn't my laughter as she blushed and swatted me on the arm.
"You silver-tongued bastard."
"Only for you."
"Hey, Thor. Your mom wants to-Please, tell me I didn't interrupt anything?" Emil's voice drew our attention to him and Darcy giggled at his question while I smiled and shook my head.
"Don't worry, Emil. We won't make you relive that traumatizing event."
"Please, don't. Anyway, Ms. Frigga wants to see you in the dungeons since your brother is still stuck in his mind-controller state."
"Also, what are these pretty gems on your chest?"
"Powerful cosmic artifacts that give me control over space and all forms of mind control." I answered and she looked at them before shrugging and walking over to the small robes on the bed.
"Cool. Now go see what my mother in law wants before you come back here so we can discuss baby names and the wedding that needs to take place before I give birth. My babies are not going to be called bastards from birth."
"…Is this a 'Baby Mama' as you Midgardians like to say?" I joked with Emil and he snorted as Darcy gave me a narrowed stare.
"Believe me, she's being far more nicer than most of them."
"So, unless you want to sleep alone in this bed tonight, Mr. Odinson, I suggest you go talk to your mother."
"Of course. Come, Blonsky, and let us see if my brother's mind is still intact."
"Thor, can you undo the spell you've placed on your brother?" Mother asked as Emil and I stepped through the portal, to which I nodded before accessing the Mind Stone and dismissing the hold I had on his mind.
"Done."
"His eyes are still blue." Emil chimed in, but both Mother and I rolled our eyes as Loki's eyes shone with an ominous azure blue light.
"Loki, stop it with the illusions." Mother spoke and the trickster I called brother gave a low chuckle as his eye coloured shifted back from the azure blue to the original greenish-blue they were.
"Just a bit of fun. I have to say, though, that being on the receiving end of that little trick is quite fun. I was in control of my actions yet not at the same time."
"Do you think you will stop using those types of spells on people from now on?" I asked before not being surprised as Loki snorted and shook his head.
"On the contrary. That just gave me a few ideas for how to enhance my own illusion spells."
"Of course they did. Mother, I leave it to you."
"Thank you. Loki, where…where have you been all this time?"
"Here and there. Some days I stayed on one planet and other days had me going from planet to planet on an hourly basis just to make sure you all could not find me."
"I think I'll leave for this part." Emil whispered and I nodded as I let him step back through the portal before snapping it shut, Mother frowning at Loki's response while he gave me an amused look.
"I see you have decided to take my plan and make it your own, eh brother?"
"Unlike you, I will not use them to attack Midgard and become its king."
"And why not? Why not become the rightful king that rules over those peasants?"
"Once again, brother, please stop calling the Midgardians peasants?"
"Would you two cease this needless arguing?" Mother spoke up with a frown and I nodded as Loki smirked while looking at her.
"Now, Loki, I ask once again. Where have you been and who gave you the sceptre?"
"And as I've already said, I do not feel like answering those questions."
"Take control of his mind and force him to tell you." I was quick to be on guard as I heard a voice whispering in my ears, looking to both sides only to frown as I didn't see anyone else with us in the room.
"I am with you, Thor. You simply have to look down." The voice spoke once again and I looked down only to be surprised to see the Mind Stone glowing ominously.
"Do it. Take control of his mind."
'Why would I do such an idiotic thing?'
"The thought was already there in your mind. So why not act upon it?"
'Doing so would make me no better than Loki or Thanos.'
"Bah! You are already far better than both of them. With just the Space Stone and I, you can take over Asgard in the span of a day. Sure, your father will be trouble, but nothing is stopping you from taking him with you and throwing him into a black hole."
'And why would I do such an idiotic thing?'
"Because you would be king. Is that not what you always wanted?" The stone asked and my eyes widened as the world around me shifted, finding myself sitting on a golden throne with Mjolnir in one hand and Gungnir in the other.
Looking out at the world in front of me, I was horrified by the sea of blood that was flooded with millions of corpses, Thanos' body crucified on a golden cross with his sword stabbed through his skull and his helmet lying crumbled at his feet.
However, what truly horrified me the most was the sight of my family lying on the steps that led up to my throne, Father and Mother enveloping each other at the bottom with gaping holes in their chest.
Loki and Emil was the next as Emil was lying face first with his legs and neck bent at awkward angles while Loki's eyes and tongue were ripped out, the sides of his mouth tore open to make it seem as if he was smiling dementedly even in death.
Darcy was the last corpse as she laid at my feet, lying on her back while her dead eyes looked up at me as her pregnant stomach was torn open and three fetuses lied around her.
'Wh-What…what is this? Dispel this illusion immediately!'
"Why? This is what you want, is it not? To be the pinnacle of power in this universe, to truly stand at the top of all with no one as your equal."
'No, it is not! My dream is that of prosperity, peace and joy, not…whatever this hell is!'
"That is a lie and you know it, Thor. You thirst for battle and you hunger for war. Now, take control and let's hear everything Loki wi-!" Before the stone could continue, I grabbed at my chest before ripping the Mind Stone off, shattering the illusion and revealing Mother and Father standing in front of me with Gungnir held at my head while Emil, Sif and the Warrior Three stood protectively in front of a terrified Darcy.
Looking around, I stumbled back as I saw my room being completely devastated, dozens of Einherjar lying in the rubble as Mjolnir felt heavy in my hands.
"…What have I done?"
A/N: And Thor learns what happens to those who treats the stone lightly.
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