Thread: Loki's new game (Sapphire Vixen and Josu_T)

In a forest miles away from civilisation, the faint outline of skyscrapers barely visible on the horizon, the peaceful serenity was broken suddenly by the loud crash of something heavy falling through the tree canopy. A loud thud followed and a figure lay in the dirt staring up at the blue sky. No one was around to see. Only a flock of birds entered the air, startled by the sudden noise. Loki lay there for a moment before sitting up and looking around. His green eyes took in the sight. He was on Earth. That was clear enough to him. Yet all he could see around him was forest. He thought for a few minutes, trying to decide what to do. He couldn't return to Asgard. Not without the bifrost. He didn't want to return anyway. At least not without a way to take back the throne. He had been so close, but it had been taken from him. Had he been in any other realm it would have been easy to find some strong beings for an army, but Earth was full of weaklings. But he needed to do something. The first thing he needed was comfort. He stood and began walking out of the forest. When he reached the edge of the trees he got a better view of the area. He saw the city in the distance, but his attention went to the mountains. It was the perfect spot for his new palace. He ran to the biggest one and stood at the base. He inspected it carefully and then smiled. It was just right. He made his plans, but knew he wouldn't be able to do it alone without taking a long time. His next move was to go to a small town nearby. He found a few strong men to work as labourers and brought them with him to build his new home. He used his magic to give them abilities and improved their strength and stamina. They worked harder and better than they ever had before in their lives. It took only a couple of weeks for the basics of the mountain palace to be completed. Another week saw the structure completely finished. Now it needed to be furnished. Of course, he couldn't have his workers telling anyone about what they had done. They were found some time later in the aftermath of a landslide on another mountain. Furnishing was harder because Loki had specific tastes. For the first time since he arrived he went into the city, disguised as a normal person. Once again he used his magic to empower and manipulate. He used theives and initiated a crime spree unlike any the city had seen before. A variety of things were taken and Loki soon had all the luxury he could ever want. He filled his palace with everything that was taken. Most of the theives he allowed to be captured. A few he kept with him as servants. A little over a month after arriving on Earth Loki stood on a discreet balcony high on the mountain, overlooking the town to the west and the city to the east. He smiled to himself. He was living like a king. The humans were weak and had no clue what was going on. It was almost too easy. They had a lot to learn. Yet he wasn't happy. Over the month his anger had grown. Anger with his father and his brother. One day he would deal with them. There were ways into Asgard. It was just a matter of time. Until then he needed to do something to get rid of some frustration. His eyes turned to the city. It was ugly. Humans knew nothing about how to design appealing buildings. He knew what to do. He would destroy it. Tear it all to the ground. That would improve the view from his palace. With a smile to himself he leapt from the balcony and speedily approached the city. As he got near he sent out a broad telepathic message that should reach all the humans in the area. Get out now, for by sunset your homes, and everything in the city, shall be no more. It will all be gone. If you want to spare your lives, leave now. With a grin he reached the middle of the city. The tallest sky scraper stood before him. It would be a nice place to start. He could take it down with one blow, but he decided that bit by bit would be much more fun. He leapt up to the roof and with one strike he shattered every window in the building at once. glass rained down into the street and onto the sidewalk. He stood there for a moment feeling pleased with his work as people all around realised the strange voice that had been in their heads was for real and they started to scatter, running out of the building, trying to get away.