Now And Forever

Chapter 26

- Loki's Pov -

Thalia tensed up as the woman started walking towards her. I gripped her hand and held it tightly.
"Mother? What are you doing here?" Thalia stuttered as she straightened herself up. So this was her mother, her dour face could give my fath... Odin a run for his money. Lady 'stuck up' took two full strides before she was standing in front of us. Her mother embraced her. Thalia remained a statue.
"Oh, my sweet girl. I am here for a spa weekend with my future daughter-in-law. So nice to have a daughter that cares for our family. How are you?"
"I am doing well" Thalia whispered. Thalia let go of my hand. I didn't like how Thalia had reacted to this woman. I had also texted Chris about what was going on.
"I am so sorry about that whole ordeal on the phone the other day. Just got caught up in the moment. You know how it is" the lady chattered "So why are you here?"
"Spa weekend with my best friend" Thalia crossed her arms behind her back and started twiddling her thumbs. It's what she does when she is about to have a panic attack.
"Are you here with.. him? that little man that follows you around? Tony Stark's nephew" The lady spat.
"You mean my best friend. Yes. I am. Also, this is Loki" Thalia introduced me "Loki, This is my mother Karen James"
"Pleasure to meet you Karen" I held my hand out to be polite. I didn't want Thalia to be humiliated by my actions. Karen just looked at my hands.
"It's Mrs James to you young man" Mrs James scoffed "Loki what? what sort of name is Loki?"
"It's my name and sorry if I sound rude but I ain't giving you my surname. I don't know you well enough" I put my telephone voice on. Mrs James leaned slightly back and looked me up and down.
"Too skinny," Mrs James finally said. I frowned at her and then looked at Thalia. She seemed angry. Her fists were clenched so I grabbed it again and squeezed it "So Thalia, I haven't received your check yet for your brother's wedding"
"You ain't getting it" Thalia spoke up. Mrs James narrowed her eyes.
"And why not?" Mrs James folded her arms and tried to give off this intimidating vibe. My phone pinged. I took a quick glance at the screen and saw that Chris said he was on his way with an angry face.
"You really want to get into that here? Don't you have a reputation to keep up?" Thalia frowned. Mrs James frowned and sighed.
"Such a disappointment" Mrs James shook her head and then looked at me "Mr Loki, Do you plan on marrying this... thing?" I bit the inside of my cheek.
"What concern is it of yours?" I replied, as calmly as I could.
"Thalia is expected to marry someone of wealth. It is our family's long-standing tradition" Mrs James rattled on. I went to speak but Thalia placed a hand on my upper arm "Whatever happened with that lovely young man? John Walker. He was a suitable gentleman for you" I sensed a change in Thalia when her mother mention his name.
"Loki is more than suitable for me" Thalia shivered "John Walker was not a kind man"
"In what way was he not kind? He was there for you, Moneywise and security" Mrs James frowned.
"He used to... urm... used to. Do things" Thalia stuttered as she looked at me. I nodded as I gripped her hand tighter.
"I got you" I whispered. Thalia nodded slightly as she looked back at her mother.
"Mother, John walker was an abusive man. He beat and raped me almost every single day. He was controlling. He would cheat on me" Thalia stated. She wiped her tears off her face with her sleeve. Her mother's face never changed.
"Is that all?" Mrs James scoffed. Thalia flinched. I tried to remain calm but I wanted to go kill Walker.
"No. I found out that I was pregnant after he raped me for the stupid time and when he found out, He claimed I cheated and beat it out of me" Thalia hugged herself.
"You got pregnant before marriage? You little slut" Mrs James spat.
"He rapes me and it's my fault?" Thalia's mouth dropped open. As did mine. Even my father is not this cruel. Granted, he tied me to a rock in my youth but that is beside the point "How delusional can you be?" Thalia's egg donor went to slap Thalia's face but I grabbed her wrist and pushed it away.
"I do not think so" I warned, shaking my head.
"Thalia, Unless this person is a Prince, I will never accept him in my family. With that long hair, He looks like a bum" If only she knew that I was a Prince.
"Mother, That is rude!"
"Thalia, It's fine," I placed a hand on my love's shoulder. She smiled at me. I turned back to Mrs James "Mrs James, It is fine that you will never accept me into your family. I don't want to be part of your 'family'" I replied.
"Then that is settled then" Mrs James tried to grab Thalia's wrist to pull her away but I slapped it away "Excuse me"
"Thalia is staying with me" I calmly spoke.
"But you just said you don't want to be part of my family" Mrs James repeated.
"I don't but since you have disowned Thalia, She isn't your family. And since she isn't your family, She can be part of mine" I smiled softly at my love. Thalia grinned at me.
"Then I suggest that you take a short walk off a long pier" Mrs James spat. I laughed at her. I've heard worse from my father "Thalia, will be coming home with me. Away from you and that disgusting faggot"
"Mother!" Thalia walked in front of me.
"What?" Thalia's mother rolled her eyes when she looked at Thalia.
"You can't talk to people that!"
"I will say what I like. And you should do what I tell you. I am the parent and you will get back together with John Walker. That is an order" Mrs James tried to order.
"Get fucked. I will never go back to the man that beat your grandchild out of me" Thalia raised her voice.
"Maybe you deserved it. You spoilt little brat" Mrs James spat as she got in Thalia's face.
"How can I be spoilt when you ignored me all my life?! You were no mother to me! It's why I moved out at 16. Tried to run away at 15. I hate your family!" Thalia screamed as she pushed her mother away.
"Is that why you won't help your brother out? You hate us?"
"Mother, You disowned me a few days ago, Remember? Because I like women and why should I pay for my brother's wedding? He is quite capable of paying it himself" Thalia snapped "Shall we go Loki?" Thalia mumbled.
"No. Young lady, you will stay here. We are going to have this out" Mrs James put her hand up to stop Thalia from moving.
"Move or I move you" I stated as sternly as I could. Pushing Thalia behind me.
"I said no. Now back down, Little boy" Mrs James squared up to me. I looked at Thalia. Her eye glowed faintly.
"Do I get permission to reveal who I am?" I mentally begged. Thalia nodded. I grinned like a cat that just caught its prey "I ain't got all day for this" I pushed Mrs James to the wall, Just as Chris walked in. He grinned at me. He ran straight over to Thalia, Making sure she was okay "Listen well, You mewling quim. I am not a little boy. And you will do well to know who I am"
"And just who are you"
"I am a God, You dull creature" I barked as I transformed into my Asgardian armour. Mrs James's jaw dropped open. If this was a cartoon, it would have made a sound of a dump truck crashing into a wall. With her eyes wide as globes. I looked briefly over my shoulder to see the other's reactions. Chris didn't seem bothered. (It is not his reaction that I was worried about) I looked at Thalia and she was in utter surprise, not by my outfit, but at her mother's expression. From what I had been told, Mrs James was a stuck-up battle-axe and here she was, Cowering before me.
"Which God are you?" Mrs James stuttered. I turned my attention back to the mewling quim. I pulled a sadistic grin.
"I am Loki. Prince Of Asgard. God Of Mischief" I growled.
"Since you are a God, You can pay for everything at my son's wedding" Mrs James clapped as her eyes glistened with glee "I knew you would be useful at some point in your life, Thalia" Thalia and I laughed loudly. Chris was nearly on the floor laughing "What's so funny?"
"Not in your life will I pay" I wipe a fake tear away from my eye "The only wedding I will pay for is my own"
"But, You are rich. You can afford it" Mrs James tried to suck up by placing a hand on my upper arm. I moved away.
"Do not touch me" I bellowed. Mrs James was still playing nice so I knew I needed to scare her.
"Do it" Thalia whispered. I nodded.

So, I transformed into my most hated form. I went full frost giant mode on her. Mrs James backed away. I grinned as Mrs James scrambled away from me. I spun on my heel as I turned back into my human form.
"Chris, Take Thalia to your room, I shall personally deal with this one"
"Sure, But dude, That blue form of yours is cool" Chris nodded and proceeded to pull Thalia away. But like I had predicted, Thalia stood her ground.
"No. She is my mother, I will deal with her" Thalia replied.
"And what will you do? You are a weak little noddle" Mrs James spat. Thalia sighed as she held up her hand.
"Did father not tell you that I had powers?" Thalia smiled as fire flowed out of her palm.
"What are you talking about?" Mrs James asked as we watched the flames burn, covering her skin. It was now my turn for my jaw to drop.

Thalia had shown off her own armour, It had this black and silver colour scheme. Her cape was black with silver trimmings. She looked like a Valkyrie. I might have been, what the Midgardians call 'fanboying' at this point. Sigyn always wanted to be a Valkyrie.
"Thalia, you have powers? How? You were born female!" Mrs James bellowed as she tried to push past me. I laughed as I pushed her back to the wall.
"Powers do not care about gender! And just because I am female, does not mean you can degrade me! I will never be yours to control" Thalia waved her hand and a sword appeared.
"But you are. I gave birth to you!" Mrs James bellowed. Thalia sighed as she pointed the sword at Mrs James.
"And that is the only good thing you have ever done for me" Thalia sighed as she made her sword disappear "I guess that father didn't tell you that I have the powers of a God. Or you wouldn't be shaking in those shoes of yours"
"Why would he tell me anything? I am a woman. We are supposed to be quiet and do what men tell us. Never to ask questions and when in a man's presence, We are only to speak when spoken to!" I knew what I had to do in order for Mrs James to see any sense. I pray that my mother never finds this out. And if she does, I pray that she will be understanding and most of all, merciful.
"And yet, You are speaking in front of me!" I barked. Mrs James suddenly realised what I meant by that and bowed her head. I towered over her as Thalia stood by my side "I will not tolerate how you speak to my beloved in such a manner" Mrs James's head hung low as she placed her hands behind her back "What do you have to say to her?"
"I am sorry" Mrs James whispered. I leaned down to her level and cupped my ear.
"Lift your head and speak louder" I ordered. I didn't like speaking to women like this but it had to be done.
"I am sorry" Mrs James shivered.
"That's better. Now stand there and don't speak" I pointed to a wall before I looked at Thalia. She was a little bit pale. I walked over to her. My skin returning to normal.

Chris noticed that I was worried and wrapped his arm around Thalia. I was sort of grateful that he was here and I might have been a little jealous he got to hold her first. Only a little.
"You okay Tills?"
"Yeah. I think so. It's just, I have never heard her say those words before" Thalia said quietly. I placed a hand on her drenched cheek. I had no idea she was crying till now. I used my thumb to wipe away a falling tear "She doesn't mean those words. They roll off her tongue as easy as the filth she spits"
"What do you want me to do to her? Since she will do what I say" I glared at what will be my future mother-in-law.
"Can you order her to never speak or contact me again?" I nodded as Thalia powered down. She did stumble a little. I caught her by her waist.
"I got you"
"Sorry. Too much power has been used. This armour really takes it out of me" Thalia whispered as she transformed back into her normal clothes.
"It's okay" I soothed. Thalia smiled at me. I went to smile back but her eyes rolled into the back of her head. Her whole body became like lead.
"Thalia?!" "Tilly?" Chris and I said. I laid her in a recovery position. I stroked her head.
"Chris, Stay with her. I will help move her when I am done with that one" I pointed to Mrs James. Chris nodded. But before he dealt with Thalia. Chris stood up, Took two strides towards the wicked witch of the east.
"If your family wasn't so terrible then you would have some sort of understanding of how great Thalia is. She is an amazing person and my best friend. She may only be a part-time Avenger, but I know she is the strongest one. You have lost out on having her in your life" He spat. Mrs James stared at the man. For once she kept her mouth closed. I pulled Chris's arm. He did snatch it away. He looked like he wanted to say more. But he turned away and he sat crossed-legged by Thalia's head. His hand holding Thalia's.

I stood in front of Mrs James and kept my face blank. I straighten up. I had nearly a foot on this small woman.
"That man is right, You have lost out. You have no idea how much heartache you have caused this beautiful girl. Her heart is so full of love but because of your idiotic ways, You will never receive that love. I can only hope that by your death in however many years, You will have learned that a woman is not a man's plaything when men are bored or horny. Or even when they are lonely. Women are not a fantasy" I repeated Prudence's words. I had a feeling she would be proud of me "Women should be treated as equal, Whoever they are with"
"Yes Sir" Mrs James nodded. She went to walk away but I slammed my fist on the wall next to her.
"Did I say you could walk away?" I snapped.
"No sir" Mrs James spoke. I didn't want to speak to her like this but I needed her to listen.
"This is my bargain, you mewling quim" I slammed my hand on the wall "Come near Thalia again and I will kill you. Slowly, intimately. In every way, I know you fear. And if your family come near her, I will split their skulls. Do you understand?" Mrs James nodded "You may speak now"
"I understand" Mrs James replied. I then moved to the side. Allowing her to walk away. As she got to Thalia, She looked down and for a second, Her eyes seemed to be full of regret but then she walked off. Through the double doors and out of our lives forever.
"Bye then!" Chris shouted as the doors slammed shut "I always hated her"
"I can see why" I shifted back into my normal clothes and knelt down by Thalia, Scooping her in my arms. She was still passed out "Come on. Let's get her back to your room"