The Woman Out of Reality (Steve Rodgers x Reader)

⍟ Chapter 3 ⍟

You and Loki walked side by side, the cold metal of the shackles biting into your wrists. A nervous flutter stirred in your chest, but Loki's fingers found yours, giving a gentle squeeze that steadied your trembling. As you reached the towering entrance to the throne room, the heavy doors swung open with an echoing creak.

"Mother, I assure you we are not guilty," Loki spoke with calm conviction.

Her eyes softened, a small, knowing smile touching her lips. "I believe you, my son."

Her gaze then shifted to the two of you—your intertwined hands on full display. "Is she your lover?"

You shook your head quickly. "No, Your Highness. We have bonded over this."

She smiled warmly, nodding in understanding. "Loki, Y/N, and Mother." The words felt like an unspoken acknowledgment.

Then she turned to her son, her tone firm yet curious. "What are you doing here?"

Thor's smile was steady and proud. "I am here to testify on behalf of both of them."

With a graceful nod, she turned and stepped out of the room. Thor's voice rang out, commanding and resolute. "Guards, leave us."

Without hesitation, the guards obeyed, leaving the three of you alone in the vast, silent chamber.

You and Loki stepped into the grand throne room, the vast space echoing with every footstep. Odin sat high upon his throne, his gaze sharp and commanding.

"Before you say anything, Father, I'm going to explain everything," Thor declared, stepping forward with authority.

Odin gave a slight gesture for him to continue.

Thor recounted the entire story—the mind control, the torture, the battle against Thanos and his army. He spoke with conviction and urgency, laying out the truth as best he could.

Odin considered for a moment, his expression unreadable. Then, with a heavy sigh, he declared, "I still think they're guilty, and they need to be sentenced."

Your eyes flashed with anger, and you took a step forward. "What the fuck is wrong with you? Do you even know the hell me and Loki went through? Do you even care about him? Loki suffered even longer. And I have a reality to go back to—a brother who's been going through hell because I've been missing for three whole fucking months. You are the worst father ever."

Odin's eyes narrowed as he fixed you with a cold glare. "You should be careful how you speak to me. I am the king of Asgard."

Unfazed, you met his stare without flinching. "Honey, do I look like I give a fuck? I've been tortured for three months by Thanos. Nothing fazes me anymore. So sit down and be humble."

Thor looked at you with a mix of pride and awe, then turned his disappointed gaze toward his father. "Father, if you—"

Odin silenced him with a raised hand.

The tension in the room thickened as silence fell.

You both were thrown into a cell.

Sebastian's POV:

It had been another three months since you went missing. Sebastian stared at a picture of you, tears brimming in his eyes. "We will find her," he whispered. Chris Evans placed a comforting hand on Sebastian's shoulder. Sebastian put down the photo and began to sob. Chris held him close. "I just can't anymore. It's been six months. They've searched Canada, the U.S., and South America. When I went into her house and saw her room... it was trashed. I can't imagine what she must be going through." Chris sighed. "She is a strong, resilient woman. I mean, she does her own stunts." Just then, Sebastian's phone started ringing. He wiped his eyes and walked out of the room to answer it.