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"No, I'm not." Blaise got to his feet and grabbed his sleep pants. He put them on and then turned to glare at Theo again. "Not until you stop all the lying and distractions. I know you're keeping something from me and I want to know what it is. I can't live like this." |
"Like what?" Theo snapped, growing angry now himself. "You're the one who wanted to get married, and so soon. Is this not the life you envisioned for us?" |
"You lying to me? No." Taking a deep breath, Blaise prepared himself for a fight because that's what this was going to turn into and he didn't care for once. "You and I have always been open with each other. Always. Even when I knew things were ending for Hermione and me and I came to you in Egypt for advice, you were ... |
"What are you getting at? What's that have to do with anything." Too afraid to look away from Blaise, Theo stood there naked, baring both his body and soul to Blaise as he unloaded whatever was bothering him. "That was years ago and we've moved on from all of that." |
"Stop lying!" Blaise shouted, unable to control his anger any longer. He stormed past where Theo was frozen in place and swiped the Time-Turner book from the coffee table. "Tell me the real reason you're reading up on Time-Travel, Theo, because if you don't, if you continue to stand here and lie to me, I am going to fi... |
"I can't," Theo replied, voice breaking as tears sprung to his eyes. "Blaise... I just can't. You have to trust me." |
Blaise dropped the book the floor, it's hard covering hitting the ground with a loud thunk. "Fine. Then let me tell you why I think you're researching it." Running both hands over his short hair, Blaise exhaled in a rush. "Either you're looking for a way to go back and fix the damage done by Hela... To stop her from de... |
The dreams had been consuming him for weeks... And now the evidence was right in front of him. Hell, even if Theo denied what he as about to say, the truth was there in the strained lines of his face. The way he couldn't stop reinforcing his feelings for him. All the kisses, touches, the love making. Blaise knew the tr... |
"Or," he breathed out, the fight no longer as fierce as it was a moment before. "You've already changed the past and now you're trying to make sure nothing happens to undo whatever it was that you altered." |
"You weren't supposed to find out," Theo said on a choked sob. He dropped to his knees, covering his face with both hands as he fell to pieces. "Oh Merlin, Blaise... You were never supposed to find out." |
A chill overcame Blaise then, the truth settling around him like that of the Killing Curse. His eyes closed, flashes of his dreams coming forward and painting the picture of what Theo had done. He'd died. He had died and, somehow, Theo had gone back in time and made it so that he lived... Dark eyes flashed open and the... |
"Oh you fool, you beautiful fool," he muttered trying to get Theo to look at him. "What have you done?" |
"I had to, Blaise," Theo sobbed, finally meeting his gaze. "When I found the Time-Turner tucked away in my father's old things, I knew I had to try and save you. Your death... It was killing me and so I asked Hermione to-" |
"You what!?" All the air rushed from Blaise's lungs at that revelation. "Please tell me you didn't have Hermione help you alter the timeline?" Even as he asked the question, he knew what the answer would be. |
Swallowing, Theo tried to calm himself, the memory of Blaise's death still so fresh in his mind. He nodded, not wanting to lie any longer even if it was going to fuck up whatever they'd done to save his life. "I did... I knew she regretted what happened and I said some horrible things to her at your funeral... I had to... |
"Fuck!" Releasing his hold on Theo, Blaise jumped to his feet and began pacing the floor where they'd made love not even ten minutes ago, his mind racing. He'd been dead. Dead and gone. There'd been a funeral and falling out between Theo and Hermione and now none of that happened. Theo remembered all of it, but to Blai... |
"I didn't want to go through this life without you..." |
"You can't just mess with time, Theo!" |
Despite being so upset, Theo grew angry then. He pushed to his feet and faced Blaise head on. "You were never meant to know! How can you say this when you're standing here alive and well?" |
"Alive and well?" Blaise laughed, his head thrown back momentarily as nervous laughter continued to bubble up in his chest. "Don't you see what's happening? You fucked with time and now all we do is grow further apart, not to mention Thor's hammer. There are always consequences to our actions, Theo." |
"I did this to save your life! Hermione could have said no, but she didn't!" |
"You knew she would say yes! You know how she is and manipulated her to do exactly as you saw fit. Damn it, Theo! This is why she and Loki broke up and he's gone away without her, isn't it? I can't... I just... I need some time alone. I can't do this right now. It's all too much." Without another word, Blaise swept fro... |
Theo stumbled, his body no longer to hold himself up. He landed on the floor in a heap, his heart breaking. His eyes caught sight of the book he'd been so carelessly reading early. Grabbing it from where it sat, he threw it with all his might right into the roaring fire, and then he cried silently as it burned into not... |
Of all the possible outcomes Theo had planned for after using the Time-Turner, Blaise finding out and being angry was at the very bottom of the list. Theo had no idea how long he sat by the fire but by the time he stood and made his way upstairs to the bedroom he shared with his husband, Blaise was gone. There was a no... |
I need some time to process everything. I'll be back once it all makes sense. Please don't come looking for me. Give me this time. I love you. |
Again that night, Theo dropped to his knees and cried, but this time, he did not rise. He remained there on the floor holding that note to his chest and wishing his husband was there with him. After all, he'd risked everything to bring him back, including the life of their dear friend. Perhaps, Theo thought, that was w... |
There often comes a time when one is given two choices. Do what is right or what is easy. But what if you were given a third option? What if you were able to choose what is wrong but for the greater good? A little chaos can bring about calm, if orchestrated correctly. Would people lose their lives? Possibly. Was there ... |
These were all questions Loki pondered as he stood staring out over Asgard from his balcony. Night was falling over the Eternal City, the Bifrost luminescent in the distance. Something was coming. It was so close that Loki could feel it, a slight tremor of magic over his being. Time had run out for him and now, he had ... |
Better yet, it would be easy for him to simply disappear before her imminent arrival, leaving his brother to deal with whatever befell Asgard and its people. Thor would understand; after all, he had a child and a soulmate he should be running back to and fighting for... But that wasn't who he was, now was it? Not reall... |
That was why he was leaning more toward that third option... Overall, he knew those he cared about would not be surprised, nor was he for that matter. And as night fully descended upon Asgard the light finally fading from the sky, Loki looked toward the Bifrost with fascination. Something was transpiring there, the nor... |
Moving to the bed, he glanced down at the two items he had laid out upon the mattress. He was already wearing his leathers, suited up for battle with daggers strapped to his body. On the bed laid his horned helmet and the scepter with the Rime Diamond ensconced at the top. He picked up his helmet and placed it upon his... |
A tremor rocked the kingdom, but Loki stood with ease as the sirens began to blare. Knowing what he had to do, Loki began marching to the doors, his green cape billowing out behind him. As he opened them wide, he summoned his scepter, relishing in the swift ache he felt upon his palm as it hit there. It was a feeling o... |
Entering the throne room, he was unsurprised to find Thor and Hela already at a standstill. Hela was dressed in her full battle armor, horned headress included. Thor, however, was wearing regular Asgardian clothing, entirely unprepared for battle. Without Mjolnir in hand, he did not seem nearly as fearsome as he rememb... |
"What now son of Odin?" Hela called to Thor, gesturing between them with a wicked smile upon her black, painted lips. "How will you defeat me, the Goddess of Death?" |
"You will not take Asgard, Hela. You will be returned to your cage." Thor told her, his voice full of a certainty he could not claim to have. He had no weapon of true power now, nor an army for they had fallen at Hela's hands. Heimdall, too, had fallen, disappearing into the void to escape death. |
"I think not," Hela returned, beginning to walk a slow circle around the defenseless Thor. "I believe you know this already but are just delaying the inevitable." Glancing around she finally spotted Loki standing half hidden in the doorway. "Ah, there he is. Loki, why don't you come forth and join us?" |
Narrowing his eyes at Hela, Loki did, in fact, saunter into the room. He kept his distance, however, not wanting to be within her reach just yet. He had a plan and that involved a few carefully calculated moves on all their parts. When he finally stood before his brother and ex lover, he settled his scepter on the floo... |
"I take it you have destroyed everything in your path, as per usual?" He drawled, ignoring Thor and instead focusing on Hela entirely. She needed to be placated first before Thor was dealt with. |
"You know me so well." A slow smile slid onto her face at the same time her sword appeared in hand. |
"Now, now, Hela. There's no need for such weaponry. You see I have not come armed." He gestured down his body, smirking when her eyes raked over him appreciatively. It was hard not to remember the times when they'd been together. Hundreds of years may have passed since then, but one does not forget their first fuck, es... |
"Such lies," she teased, not appearing angry in the slightest, as she should. "I know exactly all the little nooks and crannies you have your precious daggers hidden. I believe it was I who showed you how to place them so." |
Laughing lightly, Loki relented. "That you did, Hela. Such fond memories..." |
"Loki. Stop this idle talk and come to my side." |
Thor's voice broke through their conversation and Loki rolled his eyes at his pretentious brother. "I do believe the Goddess of Death and I were having a conversation. Why are you always so rude? Now do be silent and wait your turn." Returning his gaze to Hela, he apologized, "I am ever so sorry for my fool of a brothe... |
"Oh really?" Hela nearly cracked a true smile at that. "Odin, rest his soul, never shared that lovely little morsel of information with me." |
"Odin gave nothing away unless it benefited him," Loki scoffed, eyes nearly glowing red with anger. He managed to hold back his Jotunn form, not yet ready to reveal his true heritage to Hela. "I suppose I am like him in that way." Now he did turn toward Thor, ready to move onto the next stage of his plan. He had Hela's... |
"Stop this madness, Loki." Thor was watching him apprehensively, his body tense with the urge to fight. Staring at the only brother he had ever known, his chest ached at seeing the warmth he'd gained over the past year nonexistent. |
"This is not madness, Thor," Loki said plainly, indicating the three of them with a sweep of his hand. "This is just setting the scene. We played together in our youth, or have you so easily forgotten? But fine," he sighed dramatically. "If you must disrupt the fun, what would you rather have me do than get acquainted ... |
"She tried to kill me... She turned you toward the darkness that corrupted you for so long. Loki," Thor pleaded, pointing toward the throne. "Gungnir still may be of some help to us. Please, retrieve the scepter and give it to me. We can take Hela down. Together, brother. We will fight side by side as we were always me... |
"Meant to? How interesting a perception," Loki sneered, but he did turn to look at the throne. "I am curious if Odin would have the same sentiments if he were still alive today." |
"Shut your mouth!" Loki hissed, and Thor heeded his words for once. |
"Family reunions are ever so fun," Hela pointed out, causing both Thor and Loki to glance her way. She merely shrugged, a secretive smile upon her lips. "Just my observation." |
"Enough talking," Loki ordered them both, thankful when they said nothing in response. |
With furrowed brow, Loki made his way slowly to the throne where Gungnir rested against the golden seat of Asgard. Taking the steps one at a time, he allowed the suspense to rise for this was the moment of truth. His moment of truth, at the very least. Carefully, he wrapped his fingers around the cool metal of Gungnir ... |
"Come, Loki," Thor urged him, taking a single step toward him with hand outstretched. "Toss Gungnir here and then join me in defeating Hela." His blue eyes shone with something Loki couldn't quite place. Still, Hela held her tongue. |
Sighing dramatically, Loki rolled his eyes at Thor's dramatics. Chuckling, he began to descend the dais, his chest aching with a familiar sensation. Regret, possibly, but that wasn't important. "Thor, you have always had such trust in me, and for that, I name you a fool." |
"Loki," Thor said carefully, holding his hands up in what he hoped was a gesture of understanding between the two of them. "What are you saying?" |
"Recently, you asked if I was worthy of a new title or if Mischief and Lies suited me still." Loki's hand gripped Gungnir so tightly his knuckles were white with the tension of it. It was easy to let his anger come forth, the darkness reigning again. Glaring at Thor, he asked, "Did you not?" |
"Brother," Thor's voice whispered across the distance, surprise mixed with doubt. "Do not do this... Surely, you do not mean to betray me." |
"ANSWER THE QUESTION!" Loki screamed, eyes bulging and spit flying from his mouth as he let his wrath surge free. There was a moment of satisfaction as Thor stumbled backward in shock, his blue eyes blown wide. |
"I did, and you told me that you were perhaps ready to remove the lies portion," Thor began, but Loki didn't let him finish. |
"Well, guess what, brother mine?" he simpered holding Gungnir aloft. "I lied." And then without looking, he tossed the magical scepter to Hela much to the disparagement of Thor. |
"Thank you, darling," Hela stated, speaking finally as she easily caught Gungnir. She strode forward, the scepter in hand to stand before Loki, who was still perched on the bottom step of the throne. Peering up at him, her obsidian eyes glittering dangerously, she asked, "Does this mean that you are willingly giving yo... |
Her head jerked back in surprise. "No? Then why give me Gungnir?" |
"I gave you Gungnir as a truce and a promise," Loki said simply. He spared Thor one last glance before turning his attention fully to Hela. "I wish to rule by your side as your king. Equals in all rights as we take the nine realms for our own." |
"And if I say no?" She smiled, faking innocence just as he so often did. |
"Then I will kill you here and now and take the realms for myself anyway. I need no queen, but I would not mind your company, all the same. We have the same purpose in mind, Hela, so choose wisely. I have learned many a new trick in the years since our last parting." |
"Hmmm," she hummed thoughtfully, dark eyes regarding him carefully as if searching for the lie. She was smart to do so. Tracing her lip with the tip of her finger, she turned and gave Thor a look over her shoulder. "And what will we do with your treasured brother?" |
"Thor is no brother of mine. We share no blood and I share no love for him." Loki's emerald eyes were cold and calculating as they bore into Thor's brilliant blue ones. "Twas nothing but a lie all this time, nothing more. I would have him cast out as Odin once did. He will be banished to Midgard with nothing but the me... |
Lifting his hand, Loki used his magics to bind Thor hands behind his back. Even as his brother cried out in anger and tried to rush at him, Loki's face remained passive. He would show no more emotion, not now or ever. This was who he was now. With another wave of his hand, Thor's ankles were bound and he fell over, hit... |
"What of his magical and superhuman friends on Midgard? Won't they aid him in returning to us?" Hela questioned, turning away from Loki to walk towards where Thor lay glaring up at the both of them. "If we are to take the nine realms, eventually we will make our way to Midgard where you are sending him. Surely, it woul... |
"I believe not," Loki replied simply, dropping down the last step and coming to stand next to Hela. He smirked down at Thor, enjoying how prone he appeared lying there at his feet. "I believe everything will fall into place accordingly with Thor on Midgard. Now, we just have to send him there." Lifting his hand, Loki w... |
"Loki, I know this is not who you have become. You are of the light now, push away this darkness and come to your senses," Thor implored, his face strained as he tried to get through to his brother. "Think of Hermione... Think of Gwyneira-" |
"DO NOT SPEAK OF HER TO ME!" Loki slammed his scepter into the ground near Thor's head, the sound ringing out angrily through the sparse chamber. Magic exploded from Loki, causing even Hela to flinch away at his wrath. Swiftly, he tossed the scepter up, turning it around in hand as he bent low over Thor and glared into... |
Thor searched his brother's eyes, his own heart breaking entirely at what he found there. Darkness. Nothing of the Loki who fell in love with Hermione and sired Gwyneira seemed to remain and that made his chest ache with a sadness most unimaginable. What would he tell Hermione upon his arrival on Midgard? Swallowing, h... |
"You will not get away with this, Loki." |
"We shall see about that." With that said, Loki opened up the spectral plane and forced Thor through. He wasted no time lingering in the darkness for there was a darkness brewing inside of him. Sealing the void, Loki took a deep breath and turned to Hela, a toothy grin on his face. "Now, Hela, where shall we begin?" |
"I think a bit of redecorating is in order, don't you?" She placed one hand on his shoulder as she stared around at the throne room. "It's much too bright and cheerful in this palace." |
"I couldn't agree more," Loki replied, lifting his hand and taking a cue from Hela. As they worked, Loki thought of what was to come. He knew Thor would rally on Midgard, preparing for when they came to conquer the realm. Loki had his own agenda, however, and he fully intended to come out of this entire situation on to... |
Catching his stare, Hela paused in her transformation and made her way over to him, her horned headdress melting away as she did so. Her dark hair swirled around her lithe body as she sidled up to Loki, her hands coming to rest on his shoulders. "I have missed this, Loki; the two of us causing chaos and destruction tog... |
"I have not been idle in your absence," he pointed out, staring down into her hungry eyes. |
"No, but you have been unsuccessful," she teased, one hand coming up to tangle in his hair. He held his breath, memories of their past flickering through his mind. As if knowing exactly where his thoughts had wandered, she further said, "Perhaps I need to remind you how to be ruthless... How to let go of feelings and j... |
Heart beating erratically, Loki continued to gaze at her. Her hands on his body felt all wrong to him, but this was his life now. He'd been cast aside and so he'd chosen this new path. Inhaling and pushing any and all trepidations aside, he let a smile grace his lips. "Of course," he murmured, words like honey. "It has... |
"As you wish," Hela replied, tugging his hair so that his face was now mere breaths from her own. "And beg, you will. I will make certain of that, pet." And then Hela dragged him forward and back up the stairs to the newly renovated throne. With a wave of her free hand, the throne room sealed itself so that they would ... |
"Any way you prefer, mistress," Loki replied dutifully, bowing his head in submission. This was the way it was always between them. Mistress and Pet. Dom and Sub. Hela had been the one to teach him this way of life and while he did prefer taking control, he would relinquish it for now if only to appease his new queen u... |
"Very well," she replied. "On your knees, pet. Let us begin." |
Smirking, Loki dropped to his knees before Hela, who had sat down on the throne. |
Let us begin, indeed... |
Part XIII: Despondent |
If Thor thought it strange that Loki banished him to the yard at Jane's house, he did not immediately realize it as such. Instead, he was much more concerned with someone finding him before the neighbors discovered his bound form and called the police. Sure, they had probably figured out over the past year or so that t... |
Luckily, despite the late hour, he did not have to wait long for someone to come to his rescue. Hushed voices were coming up the side of the house, giggles filling the air and making a frown appear on Thor's face. Rocking his body, he rolled over so that he could see who was arriving at the lab. A smile broke across hi... |
"Thor?" Jane gasped as she and Darcy stopped abruptly at hearing the noise. Tentatively, she took a step forward, peering through the darkness. "Is that you?" |
"Yes," he replied, struggling against his bindings. "It is me. Please, release me from these bindings. We must hurry." |
Darcy, ever the more logical of the two, used her phone to light up the yard as Jane dropped down to help untie her fiancé. "Not that we aren't happy to see you, Thunder God, but why the hell are you just lying out here in the yard all tied up?" |
"Loki," he said by way of answer as Jane finally released his hands. He pulled his arms around and massaged them briefly before reaching for his bound ankles. |
Jane sat back on her haunches as she watched Thor carefully. "Loki? Why would he bind you and leave you here in the yard. Unless..." She trailed off and then her eyes went wide with realization. "No!" She gasped, jumping to her feet and then offering her hand to Thor. |
"I'm afraid so, Jane. Loki may be lost to us." He took her hand and pulled her to his body to comfort the both of them. "He has accepted Hela as his Queen and taken the throne of Asgard for the two of them. They plan on conquering the Nine Realms before long." |
For once, Jane didn't scold Darcy for her vulgar language, instead choosing to remain ensconced in the warmth and comfort that was Thor. "So he sent you here? Back to us... Why not send you to some random crater in space?" |
Frowning, Thor merely shook his head. "I have no idea why Loki does the things that he does. I fear the worst now that he has joined forces with Hela. They were not easy to defeat many years ago and will prove difficult foes again." |
"We should probably get you inside," Darcy pointed out. "It's pretty cold and you're not exactly dressed for the weather." |
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