Rebirth (Completed)

Let the Game Begin

Chapter 5: Let the Game Begin

Loki chuckled at her reaction and used his magic to remove the mask from his face. Afterwards he frowned slightly when he noticed the distance between them. Smirking he reached over and gasped a hold on Serena's arm with his hand pulling her to his chest. She struggled against his hold and glared at him with eyes burning like fire. Yes she was defiantly a feisty one and it thrilled him to the bones.

"Release me, you jerk," she huffed angrily while straining to pull herself free from his clutches.

"Not until you allowed me to have one more dance with you," he demanded in a soft yet firm tone.

"Why me?" she whispered softly with a hint of sadness which made him stare at her in shock. Has she really forgotten? He lifted her hand and kissed the knuckles lovingly causing her to gasped in surprised.

"My darling, it has always been you. Since the moment you came to Asgard, you have captured my heart and each day I had to fight against my feelings for you because I didn't want to look weak in front of my brother, Thor. My love, no matter how hard I tried I couldn't stop thinking about you," he sighed before continuing, "My world was falling apart piece by piece and I knew that I couldn't live without you."

Serena stared at him with a suspicious look trying to read his eyes to see if he was lying or telling the truth. Loki was known for his manipulating words so how could she believe him when everyone calls him the God of Lies.

Finally she noticed that the whole ballroom was silent. There was not a sound or word coming from the crowd. Turning her head she saw that the place was empty! What was a dream was now slowly emerging into a nightmare for she was trapped with the Trickster alone.

Somewhere in the mist music started playing softly and slowly engulfed the whole area. It was beautiful and enchanting like a musical box but something more powerful that tried to possess her and claim her soul. She shudders with anticipation while not fully realizing that she had no control over her body's movements. Feeling Loki's strong arms take her by the waist she instantly wrapped her arms around his neck and they began to glide across the dance floor as the song played on joined with a beautiful haunting voice.

"Love never dies," the woman's voice sang and Serena recognize the song from one of her favorite musicals called Love Never Dies. How fitting since it felt like she was dancing with the Phantom.

She fell into a trance and she allowed the music to guide her steps. Lost in bliss of enchantment, she rested her head on Loki's shoulder and allowing herself to succumb to her darkest dream. There was a small part of her urging her to wake up for she was in grave danger but she pushed that thought away and closed her eyes enjoying the moment. 'Besides,' she thought to herself, 'it is only a dream.'

Christine's voice washed over Serena's mind clearing away all the negative thoughts and doubts.

Who knows when love begins?
Who knows what makes it start?
One day it's simply there, a life inside your heart
It slips into your thoughts
It infiltrates your soul
It takes you by surprise, then siezes full control

Try to deny it, and try to protest
But love won't let you go, once you've been possessed

Love never dies, love never falters
Once it has spoken, love is yours
Love never fades, love never alters
Hearts may get broken, love endures
Hearts may get broken, love endures

And soon as you submit
Surrender flesh and bone
That love takes on a life much bigger than your own
It uses you at whim
And drives you to despair
And forces you to feel more joy than you can bear

Love gives you pleasure and love brings you pain
And yet, when both are gone, love will still remain

Loki's begin humming with the tone and then started sing along with Christine causing their voices to harmonize beautifully.

Serena lifted her head off his shoulder and stared into his eyes. She didn't know that Loki could sing and it amazed her.

Love never dies, love never falters
Once it has spoken, love is yours
Love never fades, love never alters
Life may be fleeting

Love never dies, love will continue
Love keeps on beating when you're gone
Love never dies, once it is in you
Life may be fleeting, love lives on
Life may be fleeting, love lives on

Afterwards the music faded away and Serena knew that Loki did love her for he just proven it the way he sang that song pouring all the love he has for her. Tears begin to pour down her face and she buried her head into his shoulder. It was all very confusing and frustrating.