Rebirth (Completed)

Her Guardian Angel

Loki was shocked at first because he didn't expect Serena to respond such a pitiful way. 'What happened to her? She used to be so strong.' He gazed down at her shaking form and sighed quietly before wrapping his arms around her tightly.

"My poor sweet girl," he murmured using his soothing tone, "Everything is alright now that we are finally together and nothing will be able to break us apart."

Suddenly something seemed to snap within the girl's mind and she quickly pulled out of his embrace.

"So this is just a game to you?" she accused him, "No, I will not succumb to your charms."

Loki stared at his beloved's seething form in surprised. She looked furiously and for the first time in his life, Loki felt cold sweat drop from his forehead. He was afraid and feared her wrath. Shaking himself free of fear's tightening grip, he calmly spoke using his silver tongue to manipulate his words so that she will do his bidding.

"Serena, my love, whatever do you mean? I truly do love you. Why don't you believe me?"

"I am not buying it, trickster," she hissed at him, "All you know how to do is play with people's thoughts and emotions. Well you are not going to drag me into your little masquerade. You know what?"

Loki simply looked at her speechless, dreading the words that will come out next.

"I want you out of my head!" she shrieked and thrust her hands forward.

A force as strong as the wind pushed Loki so hard that he flew backwards and was forced out of her mind. Groaning, he opened his eyes and saw that he was back at the Stark Tower.

'She is even more powerful than I remember.'

He growled slightly and vanish thinking to himself, 'now the real fun begins.'

Serena sighed in relief and giggled a bit. 'I did it! I actually forced that man out of my head. Now it is time to wake up.'

She blinked and saw the ceiling of her room again making her feel at peace. There was added pressure to her hand and it felt like something was restraining her to lift it. Serena turned her head and noticed Steve was sleeping in a chair next to her bed while holding her hand. She could help but smile because he looked so cute when he sleeps.

Closing her eyes once more she began to think about everything Loki has told her. 'Was it true? Does he really love me?' She moaned, 'stupid thoughts. Stupid Loki with his charming smile that makes me weak in the knees. Augh!'

"Serena," Steve's voice interrupted her thoughts, "You're awake."

She turned her head and looked into his blue eyes that were shining with joy. "How long was I asleep?"

"A few days. We were so worried," Steve answered her, "we thought you had fallen into a coma."

'What?!? That is not possible. It felt like a couple of hours.' Serena began to panic, 'NONONONO! This can't be happening.'

She began breathing heavily and she felt her heart race. Placing a hand to her chest she tried to order her heart to be calm.

"Serena? Are you alright?" Steve asked with concern laced in his voice, "Should I get Banner in here?"

"I think I need to rest," she murmured, "I'm not feeling too well."

Steve nodded and stands up to leave but Serena sat up quickly and grabbed his arm. He looks at her with a questioning look and she smiled slightly.

"Please, don't leave me. I'm afraid he will come back." Sighing quietly, Steve sat down on the chair again and got himself comfortable.

"Try to get some sleep," he whispered, "I will watch over you."

Serena smiled and kissed him on the cheek. "Thanks, my guardian angel."

She chuckled when she saw his face go red. 'Aww I made him blush.'

Steve cleared his throat and looked away trying to hide his face from her.

"You're welcome, ma'am."

She wanted to say something else but she was exhausted beyond reason so she lay back down and dozes off hoping that she taught the God of Mischief a lesson.