Sanctuary

Ch 1 - Recap

The coronation, that's when it all started. Thor was to be crowned, he boasted and carried on like the day couldn't come any sooner. Loki wouldn't deny he was jealous, he knew Thor wasn't ready so he sought to stir up trouble on his special day.

He let those frost giants into the castle to cause disarray and minor destruction; everything was put on hold. Although they were quickly dealt with, Thor was unable to let the disturbance go. He believed there was a traitor amongst them.

Soon arguing erupted between both parties. The king and the prodigal son went back and forth over something so seemingly pointless.

Thor's pride and egoistic tendencies made him blind to what was really important, a true king maintained the peace. Sometimes turning the other cheek was the best thing to do. To let bygones be bygones, like Odin had told him.

It wasn't cowardly, like he said they didn't get far. Thor refused to believe that. If it happened once it'll happen again. So he decided it was time to take action and attack. Loki warned him. He knew it was a bad idea to go there but he could deny that he wanted to see how it'd play out.

He had no idea Thor would plan to retaliate prematurely.

If there was one trait the two of them happened to share, is that they were both very persuasive when they needed to be. Still Thor convinced the warriors to come with him. Loki was vindictive. But he knew his brother was foolish and pigheaded.

He'd always been that way. Once his mind was set on something, there was no changing it. Nothing would stand in his way. His actions were his own. Thor needed to learn and it'd be the hard way. That didn't make what Loki did justified.

Still it was Thor who went against father's better judgment; he did the unthinkable anyway and travelled to Jotunheim. He chose to murder the innocent and nearly get his friends killed. He may have single handedly set forth another war. All while an already delicate peace treaty was hanging in the balance after so many years.

These were not the desired actions of the future King.

Odin saw this, so he did what was necessary even if Thor was his son. He chose to strip him of his power and banished him to Earth. Many thought Odin's decision was foolhardy and that Thor's actions were justified. Loki understood why his father did what he had to. The only way he'd learn was through tough love.

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Loki felt off ever since they returned from Jotunheim. When one of those monsters touched the arm of Volstagg it was instantly frost bitten and useless. But when his arm was touched it merely turned the bluish color of a Frost Giant. This raised quite a few questions that have yet to be answered.

He knew there was something in the weapons vault to prove this theory he held in the back of his mind. The same artifact the intruders came to claim, the casket of ancient winters that held the power of the frost giants, would give him answers. He stared inventively at the strange blue artifact and it felt familiar.

He held the casket in his hands, hesitating when he heard Odin's powerful voice. But it was too late, he needed to know.

"Am I cursed?" Loki inquired.

"No." Odin was hesitant to answer although his answer was firm.

Loki set the device down. "What am I?"

"You're my son."

Loki turned to face the King, his true self revealed to them both. His skin turned a blue hue and his eyes were red like their enemies. Although it quickly faded away he was left hurt, terrified, and he demanded an explanation.