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While Hulk was tossing his body repeatedly against the ground like a rag, he was thinking...how did he got here? He was a prince of Asgard...no...he had to remember that he was the son of a monster, Laufey was the swored enemy of Asgard and he...he was his son, a son that was abandoned in a temple to die...because...he was left to die right? His mind transported him to another moment of his life, when his mother showed him the magic that live inside of him. She showed him the difference between a witch, a sorcerer and a mage...and he was a mage, the magic that burned inside of him made him someone powerful infront of magic users like the ones in Vanaheim, but for the Asgardians, he was weak, even more if they compared him to his older brother.
I had a dream
I got everything I wanted
Between the hits that the Hulk was landing, he could see the sorrounding scene of New York, how the troops were falling like insects infront of the force of the Man of Iron, the only mortal that had the courage to face him without a weapon and the only one that hadn't fallen prey of the sceptre. The star that shines on his chest echoed with a essense so similar to the Tesseract. Was that mortal capable of replicate the power that inhabited in the scepter too? The scepter...what kind of power inhabited that artifact that was able to bend him, the second most powerful mage in Asgard -the first being Odin-?...well, the scepter and the torture at the hands of Thanos and Ebony Maw...but something inside his head was trying to understand what that artifact was...he knew that it was something more powerful than a relic bathed in magic...but...what was it?
While he was trying to understand it, his mind provided an image, a man similar to his age...hair as black as his but his eyes were of the deepest blue -but not like the agents he manipulated or his own in this moment of weakness, that color was unnatural- and this man was holding...a baby?...and was seeing him with eyes full of love and happiness...
Not what you'd think
And if I'm bein' honest
Another memory? came to his mind...a little boy, black hair adorned with curls holding his hand while they were walking to a cabin...and he -well, her- holding on her other hand a big basket with two identicals babies...who were they? Suddenly his memories stirred again, but this time the memory was painful? Yes, painful, she felt like her body was tearing apart in two and Angrboda -what was her bestfriend doing there?- was telling her to push. Push? Then she felt something falling out of her body and then she was filled with relief while Angrboda was wrapping something in a blanket and proceeded to give it to her - It's a beautiful girl Loki, what will be her name? - he moved is eyes to see the delicate baby in her arms and a name came immediately to her mind - Freya, to honor my mother...- in that moment the Hulk left him inside the crater that was created by his body hitting the ground relentlessly.
-Punny god...- his moan of pain was not due to the actions of the Hulk, but it was due to the memories that were filling his mind at an incredible speed, his husband Vali, tossed on the ground...dead...while his children Sleipnir, Fenrir, Jormungandr and Freya were retained by the Einherjars while he -her- was held back by Lady Sif and the three warriors.
It might've been a nightmare
To anyone who might care
-You have disobeyed my orders again Loki, this is not how a prince of Asgard should behave -.
-Let them go! I'm beggin you father, they are just kids, I will send them away and you will never hear of them again! No one will know! - the eyes of her children were full of tears just like hers, full of helpessness - I'm beggin you! If you ever felt a modicum of regard for me, let my children go and I will follow your orders, no questions asked and no refute, just let them go -.
-You know very well that that is not possible my son, you have disgraced your family with this actions, without the intel from Lady Sif and the warriors, you will have continued with this shameful actions - suddently his magic was sorrounding him and...no...
Thought I could fly (fly)
-I'M BEGGIN YOU! PUNISH ME AS YOU SEE FIT BUT NOT THEM! THEY ARE JUST SOME INNOCENT CHILDREN! IF SOMEONE DESERVES TO BE CURSED IS ME! THE ONE WHO BROUGHT THEM TO THIS WORLD! - suddenly their bodies started to change, Sleipnir took the form of a strong and swift stallion with eight legs, Jormungandr took the form of a giant marine snake, slim and nimble. Fenrir's form was of a colossal, fierce and lethal wolf...and her little Freya...her new body was of a falcon, with refine wings - WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?! GAVE THEM BACK TO ME! - she was seething with rage while writhing on the hold of the bastards that snitch on her.
-This will be your punishment, they will pay for your unruliness in Helheim...and you will never see them again - her babies were throwed in a portal were only darkness was seen - but I'm not that cruel my son, everyone on every realm, even you, will forget this unfortunate situation-.
-No, I prefer death than forget about them - said Loki feeling how all the fight abandoned her body, she knew that if she was murdered in that moment, her soul would follow them to Helheim so she could make her babies company, the little innocents that did not ask to be born - just let me die -.
So I stepped off the Golden, hmm
-No...-he suddenly remembered when all that happened, some centuries had past from that "fight" in which he was so badly injured that he had to be taken immediately to the palace and when he woke up, experienced a mental gap that no one could explain...not even his own mother. No one knew about his children...not even he could remember...HIS CHILDREN!...but at least he now knew where they were...
And his stomach was filled with rage at the thoughts of Sif and the warriors...those damn bastards, if they had just closed their mouths instead of going to Odin, if only they had allowed his children to escape...but now they were trapped in those bodies, centuries after the fight...without a known route out of Helheim...how could he rescue them?
Nobody cried (cried, cried)
He needed to get back to Asgard, that was his starting point. But the Bifrost was destroyed and his routes through Yggdrasil had been discovered...maybe...but first he needed to get back to Asgard, he needed to recover and procure more knowdledge because, even if Odin was all powerfull, open a portal to Helheim was not a simple task, it was impossible.
In that moment he heard the elevator open, so he decided to move slowly. The physical pain was nothing compared to his emotional pain but he needed to appear ignorant, he must put his mask back on so his plan remained hidden, no one could suspect. Suddenly he felt various energies at his back, he knew it was Thor and his friends, moving his face slowly, he saw them all, even the useless of Barton that was pointing an arrow to him. Who the hell did he think he was? But he decided to pretend weakness, he needed to pretend a little more, he needed to make a plan to not only recover his children but to get is revenge against Odin and all the people who hurt them.
-If is all the same to you - he directed his words to the Man of Iron, rising slowly to look powerless - I'll have that drink now - his brother directed him a look of pitty, like he was a spoiled child, of course, that idiot would never suspect that Odin was capable of what he did to him, in his eyes, his father was spotless.
Nobody even noticed
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After his trial, if you could call it that, that Odin directed against him he was locked in the dungeons, his room was much more confortable that the ones the other prisioners had, but it still was a prision. Not even him mother -she still deserved that title?- interceded. On the way to the dungeons he saw them, those four traitors that said they were his friends but were only loyal to Odin and maybe Thor, but, what if Thor made a mistake? will they betray him? He felt helpless seeing them free while he and his children were prisioners.
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-Loki - Thor was outside of his cell - talk to me brother, I know we have not been on the best terms lately but please, let me help you -.
I saw them standing right there
-Let me out, that is all the help I need - his mind was racing, thanks to his months of imprisonment in Asgard, his magic and strength were back. No one, not even Heimdall realized that he rarely was on his cell, usually he was on the library studing and thanks to that he had found a creature, a head? that maybe could provide some answers. Mimir was Odin's grandfather and had guarded the fountain of knowledge, so it must have abundant information - let me out of this palce Thor and I would never cross your path again, I will stop beeing a torn in Asgards flank -.
Kinda thought they might care (might care, might care)
-I'm sorry brother but you must pay for your crimes in Midgard -.
-Then leave and don't let your presence obscure my door - with that, Thor turned around and walked out with a heavy heart and Loki was able to go back to the library. Based on the information on these books, Odin gave his eye as payment to drink from the fountain of knowledge that Mimir guarded but now that this one was prisioner of Asgard, he would request no payment, and if he requested something, he could provide his freedom once Odin was out of the way.
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Months went by before Loki was able to discover the location where Mimir was held hostage by Odin, that bastard had the audacity to hid him inside the palace. But he would not protest, in the meantime he was able to find a way to reduce the curse that Odin casted over his children because he was unable to remove it but at least, they would be able to control his shifts.
-What are you looking for child? - said Mimir with a guttural voice when he got into the "alcove" that was totally empty, there was only an altar? where the head of a gigiant was, yes, he had discovered that Odin had Jotun blood, that scunner hypocrite.
-Answers - said Loki kneeling - Odin has taken everything from me, my husand, my freedom but what hurt me the most are my children, the four of them were cursed and send to Helheim but, how can I recover them? What price must I pay? -.
I had a dream
-After a millenia locked in here without visits besides that ungrateful child, only seeing your face is payment enough - his face soften lightly - tell me child, what is your Jotun heritage? -.
-Accordingly to Odin words, I'm the last child of Laufey, the weakest and, therefore, I was abandoned in a temple to die -.
-Do you have any knowledge about the customs of our people? - asked Mimir, curious.
-No, I was only showed how to hate them -.
-The smallest is the child, greater is his magic, probably Laufey hid you away in the temple to protect you, since your magic is the strongest I have felt in Jotun's blood since Odin's birth - he couldn't believe those words - besides, Laufey is the cousin of Odin's fist wife, which gave birth to his daughter...-.
-Daughter?! -.
-Yes, princess Hela, his firstborn. She was taught the way of war, how to conquer spilling the most amount of blood possible - Mimir sighed with resignation - it hurt me to see that girl suffer so much and when she had already conquered all the nine realms for Odin, when her thirst for blood became so strong, she was exiled by Odin to Helheim -.
-How was he able to open a portal to Helheim? -.
-Lady Death rules over Helheim, so he convinced her to allow him to send her to her realm, and because of the amount of blood Hela spilled, she accepted without a doubt since she loves her like her own -.
-So there is no way to replicate it? - Loki felt his control over his magic fluctuate, he felt powerless. Why he couldn't create something as simple as a portal? -.
I got everything I wanted
-Think child, if Odin was able to create a portal when he exiled your offsprings, that means...-.
-...that it can be replicated - his eyes shinned - and if he can do it, can I do it too? -.
-Yes, Odin was able to do it because his own daughter is in Helheim and, as per my understanding, all your children are there too -.
-Yes, they are in Helheim -.
-Use your connection and search for them - his face became thoughtful - you can search for your cousing Hela too, she can be a great ally -.
-Thank you Mimir, from the bottom of my hearth...-.
-No wories child, do you have any other question? -.
-Yes, some moon cycles ago, after falling of the rainbow bridge, I was found by someone by the name Thanos, the mad titan. He is the last of his people and is looking to bring balance to the universe going realm by realm killing half of his population. During the cycles I was under his torture, he used a scepter to bend my mind to go to Midgard and obtain for him another relic, the Tesseract that is a relic able to create portals across the universe. Say Mimir, do you know what kind of power can achieve such feats? -.
-As per your description, these are two of the six infinity stones. When the universe was born, the explosion released an enormous amount of energy in the form of six stones: power, reality, time, soul and the two you encountered, mind and space. What this titan is looking for is to gather them all and use that power for his mision. Be really careful my child, this is an enemy you won't be able to defeat by yourself -.
-Thank you, this information will be of great help to me, I have in mind who can help me - before being send back to Asgard, Loki was able request the spirit that live in Stark Tower to show him the defeat of the Chitauri's army and it was glorious: the Man of Iron carried on his shoulders the weapon that he threw to the mother ship, defeating all the army - this midgardian erased all the Chitauri's army in one movement -.
-Midgard? -.
-Yes, they are no longer these ungraceful creatures from centuries ago, they had created a flourishing civilization with stunning individuals - he could still remember the fire behind those oak-colored eyes that belong to he who dared to challenge him that day, then the half smile he gave him when he asked for his drink - as a thank you, I swear that I will show you all that you have missed by being locked in here -.
-I look forward to that day - with that, Loki decided to get back to his cell, with all this new information, he will be able to achieve his mission. But what he didn't count on was with the invasion of the dark elves that same day.
But when I wake up, I see
You with me
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He cried inconsolably for the death of the one he once considered his mother, it was not his intention to send Malekit's soldiers to her, he only wished to dispose of some of the guards so he could easily escape in the caos that had been unleashed. When Thor arrieved to ask for his help to escape with his mortal, he couldn't help but feel his strenght to return, since Odin was mourning the death of his queen, he would be able to manipulate him easily, even send him to exhile to achieve his goal.
And you say: as long as I'm here, no one can hurt you
Stage his death before his brother was easy, Thor had rejected all his magic classes so he could train his brute force, a serious mistake if your "brother" was known by his magic. Gathering all his magic, he search on the roads among roads from in the Yggdrasil, feeling the remains of the magic of his children, thanks to this he was able to create a portal that left him on the gates of Helheim, he slowly walked in and observed the long road before him, it was sorrounded by unfortunate souls that were screaming in agony. He kept walking until he arrived to an spacious room, with a throne in the middle where Lady Death was seated. He knelt before her in respect and waited for her to acknowledge his presence.
Don't wanna lie here, but you can learn to
-Loki Laufeyson, I never expected to see you so soon here, but, at the same time I was waiting for your presence - out of the corner of his eye he saw her standing besides the looming figure of Lady Death, that was herself half a beautiful women and half skeleton, a woman so similar to him, he suspected she was Hela.
-Oh Lady Death I came here with humility beggin for your favor, Odin Borson has brought nothing but misfortune to me, first, refusing my nature and then destroying my family, to then make me his prisioner - keeping his eyes low, he left all his pain out - my husband was murdered defending us and, not satisfied with that, Odin Borson cursed my children and then he send them to your realm in bodies that do not belong to them, I know is greedy of me to ask but, may I ask for your favor to recover them? -.
-What do you intend to give me in exchange of this favor? -.
-I'm not sure of what your heart desires but, if you give me your price, I will try to pay it in the best of my capacity - that brought hope to his heart, he was willing to go above and beyond to get his children back.
-Well, there is this titan, you already know him child - that caught his attention, he lightly raised his gaze to rest it on Lady Death.
-Thanos, the mad titan? -.
-Yes, his mission of bring balance to this universe only unbalances it, he is sending me more souls of what should be here and this is giving me problems since this souls still have pending issues on this life. So, this is the deal I offer: I will give you back your children, but in exchange, you must kill the mad titan in a period no more than ten sun cycles - ten years? It wasn't much time but it was better than what he expected Lady Death to give him - this time should be enough to gather troops and allies to destroy once and for all Thanos and his army -.
-It will be my pleasure to eliminate him, but just one thing, to gather the nine realms and destroy him, we first we need to eliminate Odin Borson and his followers, once we have someone trustworthy on Asgard's throne, the preparations could start -.
-It will be you the one to occupy it? There is no much people I would trust with such a task -.
If I could change the way that you see yourself
-That is something I don't know Lady Death, for one, I do not wish for the throne and for other, I do not have a lot of allies in Asgard. Being honest, the only ally I have at this point is Mimir, former guardian of the fountain of wisdon which is a prisioner of Odin - and without any delay, everything was going on the right path, this could possibly tempt Hela to take the throne.
-That throne is my birthright Lady Death - his eyes moved to Hela, who looked anxious to spill blood - besides, all of Odin's subjects decided to ignore my punishment after doing everything for them, they kept living as if nothing had happened. So I wish for my vengance - the look in Lady Death eyes seemed to soften at the words of Hela.
-If you allowed me, princess Hela, I must inform you of something - the heavy gaze of Hela almost made him shut his mouth, but he knew he could not lose a powerful ally - when Odin Borson cursed my children and send them to Helheim, he sent a spell that made every inhabitant in the nine realms to forget about them, even I, the creature that birthed them with pain and blood. In the aftermath of my encounter with Thanos and the mind stone, the spell was lifted from my mind, allowing me to remember them and trace my plan to retrieve them -.
-How do you now about me then? You are too young and my punishment was given before you were born -.
You wouldn't onder why you hear: They don't deserve you
-The wise Mimir told me about you, the spell Odin Borson casted over the realms to make them forget about you, so is not the fault of the Asgardians, all this is the fault of that bastard -.
-Very well, then it is decided children - said Lady Death rising from her throne - we have a plan, now follow me, I have kept your children on a safe area while they were waiting for you - he swiftly got up to follow Lady Death and Hela, he had so much work to do.
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He didn't know how much time passed since they started walking down another long corridor, but slowly, the screams of agony and pain where left behind and an immense feeling of peace filled him, something he never felt before.
-This is the resting place for the children's souls - said Lady Death when she saw his relaxed posture - in this area there is only peace for the innocent creatures that lost their lives being too young, the moment Odin Borson throw your offsprings into Helheim, they arrieved here immediately since, even if they are not dead, they are young and innocent - when they arrieved to the end of the corridor, a big door opened infront of them and what he saw left him speechless since there was a paradise he never imagined could exist in here, green meadows and clear skies. In the middle, a big lake was there and at the edge of it was a regal stallion, one that he recognized immediately
-Sleipnir...-.
I tried to scream
But my head was underwater
-Go, Loki Laufeyson, reclaim your children and fulfill your promise - she regarded Hela - once you have all the children, a portal will open to take you directly to Asgard. Carry out your destiny my child - Loki knelt infront of Lady Death again.
-From the bottom of my heart, I appreciate this opportunity my Lady, I swear over my life and soul that I will not fail -.
-Remember your words Loki Laufeyson - she turned around and came back from where they came from. He stood up to all his regal and glanced at Hela.
They called me weak
Like I'm not just somebody's daughter
-After all, we are family, aren't we? -.
-Yes, your highness, I will let you into all the details later, in this moment my only wish is to be reunited with my kids after so many centuries apart -.
-Of course, go so we can take revenge against Odin Borson together - her face was adorned by a sadistic smile - he will wish he never had been born -.
Slowly, Loki approached his oldest, the stallion remained calm and seemed to recognize him. When he was close enough, he touched softly his back and neck - Hello honey, I swear no one is ever is going to hurt you again - with both hands over him, he left his magic sorround Sleipnir in an emerald haze that, after banishing, left his oldest son.
-Fa...father? - the confusion that filled his eyes was undeniable - where are we? -.
-What is the last thing you remember? -.
-They had you imprisoned, Sif and the warriors, and then Odin did something with is magic...after that, I have no memories - tears filled his eyes that, when he felt Loki's arms holding him, fell down like rivulets down his cheeks that still have with baby fat - Father? Where are we? Where are my siblings? - his son clung to him.
-I will explain everything when we go back to Asgard, in the meantime, we need to find your siblings and get out of here -.
-Of course, I feel the magic signature of each of them nearby - slowly, both approached to the lake, at the bottom of it was a gigantic creature - Jor? - the snake slowly rose out of the water, once she was out, Loki used the same spell on her until her daughter was in his arms.
-Father? - she said curiusly as she looked at her father while he was hugging her.
It could've been a nightmare
But it felt like they were right there
-Hello honey -.
-What is going on? Where...? -.
-That is not important right now, lets go get Fenrir and Frey, I feel their magic close - they kept walking, with Hela trailing behind. Then they arrived to another big meadow, sorrounded with trees and there in the center of it was an enourmous and beautiful ebony wolf and there, in his nose was resting a little falcon.
-Are they...? - started Jor.
-Your siblings - said Loki - Odin has damaged us enough but do not worry, we will no longer have to be afraid of him - trying not to scare them, Loki approach them and gathering the last of his magic after such a long...day? he sorrounded them, after some time, the emerald haze disappeared, leaving his two other children, just like the day their lifes changed.
-Daddy? - Freya was the first to react - Why are you crying? - in that moment, he gathered all his children in his arms and cried like never before, he had reclaimed them and was on his way to get is revenge.
And it feels like yesterday was a year ago
But I don't wanna let anybody know
-This is very touching and all but we need to get out of here, the portal to Asgard will open up soon and I don't think you want to face them with those rags on, you must have something on your pocket dimensions - she looked up and down with amusement.
- Of course - he gave them the clothes he prepared once he remembered them, clothes that were designed specifically for them and their status, besides include a little tiara that were a smaller version of his helmet - we are ready to go - in that moment, the portal appeared close to them and when he was preparing to cross it, he heard a soft wisper, remember your words Loki Laufeyson. And he had every intention to remember them, he swore to himself when he crossed.
'Cause everybody wants something from me now
And I don't wanna let 'em down
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When they passed through the portal to Asgard, it was night time, all streets where empty. They kept going towards the palace, murmurs where becoming screams, several voices talking one over the other. The moment they entered the throne room, they saw advisors, generals and soldiers while in the middle was Odin Borson and Thor Odinson. Hela always imagined that, when she returned to the palace, all the weapons were to be directed to her but, contrary to that, those were raised against his younger brother.
I had a dream
I got everything I wanted
-Loki Silvertongue - said a warrior with chestnut mane that was followed by other three warrios, at their approach, the younglings tried to hide behind the two mages - your place is at the dungeons -.
-Lady Sif, do you dare to impede the path of Asgard princes? -.
-Princes? You lost your title and Thor is already here in the palace, he just returned from his mission in Midgard...- she started yapping but Hela's patience was not eternal.
-Hush you filth, I, Hela of Asgard and legitimate heir to the throne demands an audience with Odin Borson to claim my birthright - after her words, the attention of all the presents turned to them.
-Princess? There is no princess in Asgard - said one of the warriors.
-You have two options, get out of my way or I get you out of my way and believe me, you will not like the second one - in that moment, Hela dotted her helmet and materialized two swords - so, what do you choose? -.
-STOP! - everyone recognized that voice - Asgard has just lost their queen and we are mourning why do you keep insisting in more violence? - the moment Odin registered his daughter's face, his face lost all the color - What are you doing here? - he moved his gaze to Loki and his children- You! I must have let you die when I could and should have killed your bastards! You bring disgrace to this family again by bringing them here! -.
-Don't you dare to speak to them like that! - the murmurs grew between the attendants - Asgard deserves to know what kind of king they have, how after you decided to conquer the nine realms with the help of your DAUGHTER, you decided that the best course of action was to lock her in Helheim and that was't enough for you, no, you decided to remove her from everyone's memory - no one could believe what they were hearing, the whispers were increasing - in addition to that, even after I served Asgard diligently for centuries, my family was thorn apart and again, you decided that the best punishment was to curse my children and exhile them to Helheim, erasing them from the memory of their loved ones, had it not been for my fall I would ever have remembered them - in that moment, Thor made his way through the crowd.
-Brother? What is this? - Thor seemed lost.
But when I wake up, I see
You with me
-Ask the Allfather yourself Thor -.
-Stop with all this chatter - said Hela standing infront of Loki and his children - I invoke the ancient law and challenge Odin Borson to a duel, if I win you will die and I will take the throne as it is my birthright, but, if I die, you can do whatever you want with my brother and his children - the look on her face was one of derision - oh, great Odin Borson -.
-Hela...-.
-Remember your words Loki Laufeyson...-.
And you say: as long as I'm here, no one can hurt you
-Very well, if that is your wish my daughter -.
-Father? -.
-Be quiet Thor, you have no idea of what I have done or what I had sacrifce for Asgard to prosper - Odin approached Hela, raising Gungnir against her - even my children for that - and with that, he started to attack Hela, which swiftly moved out of his way and changed her weapons, instead of two swords, a giant axe the double the size of Gungnir appeared.
-1,500 years in exhile, do you think I spend them resting? - while both were exchanging blows, Thor approached his younger brother and his eyes roamed the faces of the younglings.
Don't wanna lie here, but you can learn to
-Are they yours brother? -.
-Yes, born from my womb - Freya hid her face in his chest while the twins stuck to his back and Sleipnir remained alert - seized them from my arms by your father -.
-Why didn't you ever tell me? -.
-Because Odin decided to erase them from my memory, it wasn't until recently that I was able to remember...- Frandal approached slowly to Sleipnir, this unleashed the wrath of the god - ONE STEP FURTHER AND MY DAGGER IN YOUR THROATH WILL BE THE LAST THING YOU WILL SEE FRANDAL! -.
-You do not need to be so delicate Loki - said Volstagg that was approaching them too, but was keeping an eye in the fight - is not like we will hurt them -.
-Ha! Don't make me laugh, the fucking traitors that turned my family to Odin were the four of you - Loki said pointing to them- all my disgrace and pain is because of you, when Hela gets the throne, you will wish for Lady Death to take you in her arms instead of feeling the torture I will lay on you and let me be clear, this is not a warning or a threat - Loki's eyes glowed an intense emerald thanks to his magic - these words are a promise -.
If I could change the way that you see yourself
You wouldn't wonder why you hear: They don't deserve you
-Oh brother, if I had known they would have paid for their crimes much sooner - the lightning outside raged uncontrollably just like his emotions - you have suffered so much and as your older brother I should have protected you but that will change today - and with those words, the rumbling of the storm was growing outside the palace, at the same rhythm of the blows that Hela was landing on Odin.
-Please Thor, will you believe his words? We need to remind you that he is the god of lies? - said Hogun.
-I do not need any words from my brother, the terror in the eyes of my nephews and nieces is all I need, all the other details are not needed to know that I had not only failed them but I have failed the people of Asgard by not seeing the wrongs on my fathers ways - the four warriors fell to the ground, fainted after an electrical shock. At least they were alive to keep torturing them.
-COME ON, OH ALLFATHER! FIGHT! - everyone watched as Odin found it more difficult to get up, how his steps became slower - I had waited so many years for this moment, the moment all Asgard realized how useless you are without the children you enslave for your own gain - with a last blow of the base of the handle of Hela's axe, Odin fell on his back in the ground, Gungnir out of reach, to which Hela seize the opportunity to raise to all her height with the axe above her head - do not fear, Asgard will be taken care of by your children - with this, her axe fell, decapitating him and freeing her of the spell - Anyone else want to challenge me? -.
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Recite all history took hours, in addition, all the discussions of the advisors and generals, but due to the fear Hela generated in them, they decided to listen. Outraged by the tale of Thanos, everyone decided to start with the arrangements. The first months were used to sort out peace treaties between the nine realms, a difficult task because of the centuries of war that Odin had lead. After finishing the first treaties, a count of soldiers was done and how many troops each realm had, being Midgard the last one to be involved.
-I can go to Midgard to warn my brothers in arms of what is comming - said Thor during dinner, they had agreed to be the family they never were, besides, they wanted to get to know their new queen, even if Hela wasn't on board with it - as per my understanding, the political position of the Man of Iron is pretty similar to a Lord due to his fortune and political power -.
-Very well, take a moon cycle of advantage, we will catch up as soon as Hodr and Mimir are back from their negotiations in Nidavellir - said Hela - the time Lady Death gave us to dispose of Thanos is limited and we must be ready for any contingency. The spies we have sent to other worlds far away from the branches of the Yggdrasil are sending worrying reports -.
-Of course sister, I will not fail - Thor departed the next morning without knowing what awaited him on Midgard.
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It was the night before leaving for Midgard and Loki was running out of patience - You need to remain here in Asgard, I have powerful enemies in Midgard and I do not want any of you to be caught in the crossfire, you will be safe here - he remembered the words of the Man of Iron and how he stood before him without fear.
-I speak for all of us father when I say this, we do not intend on remaining here in Asgard, we prefered to follow you wherever you go than be separated again - his oldest was always the tranquil one that helped him rule the youngest but at the same time could be the most stubborn of all - so no, we are going with you -.
If I knew it all then, would I do it again?
Would I do it again?
-Fine! But if I say run, you will. If I say call upon Heimdall to get back to Asgard, you will do it without question - the four quickly nodded in agreement - pack a bag so I can save it in my pocket dimension - everyone rushed to their rooms leaving him alone with is thoughts, he couldn't believe that a year ago he was so desperate and today, slowly, was seeing the light. The sound of knocking on his door made him rise his gaze seeing Hela. Even with her stoic and frightening attitude, her sister was a good regent, better than Odin ever was. And she was a better sibling than Thor.
-Problems? -.
-No, the children are being stubborn and honestly, I understand their point of view, I was getting anxious of just thinking of leaving them here alone -.
-You know that no one will dare to hurt them -.
-So many betrayals are still fresh and I cannot trust in Asgard, sister. Centuries of being rejected and humiliated are not easy to forget - his posture was filled with deep sadness - and I don't want them to suffer the same fate -.
-I understand. Well, I have a plan on mind but, it depends on what happens in Midgard to go head with it - Hela said walking out of the room - I just hope that Thor has not spoiled our plans -.
-I don't think so, those mortals seem to get along well with him - with that, he closed his luggage and putting it in his pocket dimension
- Shall we have dinner? -.
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Standing infront of the, now functional, Bifrost the next morning was strange. The last time he did that was when he was trying to destroy Jotunnheim.
-Princes - said Heimdall addressing the younglings and Loki with a small bow, the god of lies was not sure if they could trust in the guardian or not, but they needed to do it in the meantime - queen Hela, safe trip -.
-Thank you - with that word, the Bifrost activated, thaking them to their destination. Something inside of him made him fell that something was going to change after that day. And he remembered, just as he did every day, the promise he made to Lady Death: From the bottom of my heart, I appreciate this opportunity my Lady, I swear over my life and soul that I will not fail.
If they knew what they said would go straight to my head
What would they say instead?
And he would not fail.