Not According to Plan

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For the last few days, Loki has 'coincidentally' been in the same places as you in the palace. There has not been any conversation involved, just continuous passing in the halls or turning around and seeing Loki sitting not far. 

You've also been mapping out the layout of the palace as well, and have narrowed down the possible locations of where your ship could be kept. It's now late afternoon, and you need to continue your exploration.

Loki was 'reading' in the corner of the library, yet you were fully aware that most of his attention has been on your movements. He prepares to close and vanish his book upon your departure, when he gets summoned by a servant that he is needed elsewhere.

While Loki is distracted by the servant, you use it as your chance to scatter. However, you're not looking when you round a corner, and bump directly into Thor, "Gods, do you and your brother have me tracked or something?!"

Thor did not budge a hair at your collision, "While if your presence was needed, we could find your whereabouts in seconds, I can assure you that we do not have you tracked."

Of the pair, Thor is the one whose word you would believe, "Great." You take a quick look behind you before walking away from Thor, "See you later."

"Do you happen to be looking for your ship?" he calls after you.

That stops you instantly, and you spin around, "Will you go running to your father if I am?"

A small smile appears on Thor's face, "You have proven to be of no threat to Asgard, so no, I will not."

Your eyebrows raise in surprise, "I- thank you, Thor."

He nods, "I would assume that your ship is being kept in the vault, so flying it out of there discreetly may be rather difficult."

You pull your lips in and pretend to think about it, "Leave that...issue to me. Just point me in the direction of said vault."

Thor steps right next to you and proceeds to give you a decent list of twists and turns to follow, putting your plan in motion for tonight.

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You've made it through the palace, followed Thor's directions, and now your hand is moving towards the handle of the vault, "I did not take you as one to break into places."

"Glad to know you're thinking about me," you put on a fake smile and turn around to Loki.

Loki moves closer, "What could you possibly need from the vault?"

You fold your arms, "None of your business."

"My palace. My business," he matches your stance.

"Unless I missed your coronation, it's not your palace," you go back to the door. "Now, shoo."

Loki leans against the wall right next to the door, "If your wish is to gain access, you will need..."

You ignore Loki and point a pen-sized device at the door handle, press a button, and it clicks open, "You were saying?" You push it open the rest of the way and enter.

"What was that?!" Loki follows you closely inside.

"Nothing," you start looking around quickly. The faster you find your ship the better, "The door was just unlocked."

"If my father discovers you in here..." 

You sigh, "While your deep concern for me is very flattering-"

"I am NOT concerned for yo..." Loki laughs.

But then you spot your ship, "Bingo!"

You practically run over, "THIS is your ship?" While you stand in front, Loki walks around the slightly larger than 4 feet by 4 feet wide, tall box.

"Oi! Be nice!" you check the sides for marks and dents.

"I'm rather sure a BOX does not ca....OW!" Loki touches it but gets zapped.

"My SHIP is also a great judge of character," you open the door just enough to get inside. "Now, if you'll excuse me." You close the door.

"If your plan is to fly this thing out of Asgard, someone will noti..." Loki stops when steps inside as well.

"Don't come in her...!" you sigh as you step around the control center and already see that Loki has done just that.

He slowly steps backwards, out of the ship and then back in, "This..."

You lean back and wait as Loki repeats the same thing two more times.

"How is this possible?! It is bigger o..." 

You walk over and turn Loki around, ushering him outside, "While this has been great, I must be going. Hope you liked the tour."

"Trave..." Loki starts to say the name that Frigga gave you, but you slam the door in his face. He steps away once again, but then hears voices coming towards the vault.

You've made your way back to the main control, "Hello, old friend." You press some buttons, "Time to get us out of here."

"I promise you; someone has entered the vault!" Loki listens as at least 3 people approach, and then your ship starts to make noise as well.

As you pull the lever, the door opens back up again, "Wait!"

But the door to your ship closes, and now you're no longer leaving Asgard alone. 


Author's Note: Hope you're all having a good start to the holiday seasons! Happy December! Can't believe 2023 is coming to an end this quick! Please continue liking your favorite parts on this story and my others! I love reading comments, so feel free to add those too x

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