𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐬

24) Nebula

Wanda and Loki arrived in the main room. Wanda did her best not to figit with her hands at all, but it was difficult. Especially since it felt like Loki was staring at her the entire walk.

Nebula threw a dagger at the door as it opened, and Wanda instinctively raised her hand, catching it in a red wall before letting it drop.

Nebula gave a hum and she looked at the two, waiting to hear back from the talk with Thanos.

"You have been assigned the mission with the Avengers." Loki spoke, not allowing Wanda to talk.

That was probably a good thing. She most likely spoke differently under mind control. She didn't need to reveal herself to the two while they were in a fighting room with sharp knives.

Nebula gave a nod, as well as a slightly satisfied hum.

Loki looked at Wanda to speak, then Wanda remembered she needed to tell Nebula about the Avengers.

"There is eight of them. One enhanced, a super soldier, and the rest have technology." Wanda explained.

"The enhanced?" Nebula asked.

"A sorcerer."

Wanda didn't tell her about Pietro. She didn't want her to hurt her brother. Maybe if she didn't know Pietro was there, she wouldn't immediately go for him. If she knew he was an enhanced, she most definitely would try to strike him first.

Loki raised a brow, noticing her not mentioning Pietro. He didn't say anything about it, however.

"Where is the Time Stone located?" Nebula asked.

Wanda froze. That was a question she didn't know.

"I'm unsure. I didn't find it." She said.

Nebula didn't reply. She gave one last look at the two, them exited the room.

Wanda turned, making eye contact with Loki. The look on his face told her everything she needed to know. He saw right through her. It seemed he hadn't said anything for a reason Wanda knew not, but he did know.

The door shut behind Nebula on cue, closing both magic users in the room, alone.

"Wanda.." Loki began.

"Yeah. I know. Are you going to fight me again? If so, I'd have to warn you that that isn't a good idea." She replied, closing her hands to fists.

Loki gave a small smile, one that slightly concerned Wanda.

"I know." He said.

"You know what?"

"That it isn't a good idea. I know you'll defeat me, you have before."

Wanda didn't reply, slightly confused.

"I want Thanos to die just as much as you do." Loki informed her. "And you have mind manipulation abilities. If you can bring yourself out of this spell, you can bring others out. Take me out of Thanos's spell and I'll assist you in any way you wish."

Wanda went silent. She didn't really know how to reply. It made sense, but she didn't know what to say.

"And after this, I'll leave. You'll never have to see me again." Loki added, hoping that would convince her.

Wanda tried not to show pity. She was supposed to hate him. He forced her into this mess. She hated him for so long and she didn't want to know that he'd just been controlled this whole time. Her brain was racked with guilt.

Guess she could help him. Maybe that would make up for the years of hate.

"I don't know how this will work, but I can try." She said.