Out of Time - A Marvel/? Fanfic

Deceived & Departed

Column after column. The hallways seem longer than ever, until you finally make it outside of the palace, going two steps at a time down into one of the gardens. Your pulse is accelerated, as you slow your pace, walking along a wall of shrubbery. You get about 30 yards away when you hear voices on the other side of the dense bushes. 

"Why do you appear so smug, Loki?" you recognize Fandral's voice.

"That look usually implies that he is up to something," now Thor.

"Or that he has already done something," Sif continues.

"Let's just say that our guest is no longer that much of a mystery," Loki replies.

You were not too far from the opposite end of the wall, so you slowly and quietly walk over and peek around.

"The Traveler has informed you before the Queen?" Sif asks with shock.

"Well, they believe that they have told our Mother," even though Loki's back is to you, you can hear the smirk dripping from his face.

You frown, until the realization of Loki's words hits you, making you feel like you'll throw up. At that moment, your body takes the last few steps to now be on the same side of the shrubbery as the group.

"You..." Thor's mouth hangs open.

"I said upon their arrival that I would find out one way or another," Loki shrugs, folding his arms across his chest.

You're still standing in disbelief, when Fandral spots you, "And what of the Traveler when they find out?"

"I have no care for their thoughts or feelings," Loki practically laughs.

"Apparently not," you mumble just loud enough for all for all of them to turn to you. As they spoke, you've started walking towards the group, your hands shaking at your sides, "H-how could you?!"

Loki's eyes are locked on yours, but he still grins, "With some simple magic, it was quite eas-"

Your hand comes up and punches Loki in the jaw, stopping his sentence.

"Seems everyone has the same reaction to Loki," the corner of Sif's mouth curves into a smile.

Your hand clenches at your side as you give it a shake.

Loki's thumb catches the blood that drips from his bottom lip, "Not a bad swing. I am impressed."

"I..." your tongue nearly bleeds as your press it into your teeth, but you shake your head, turn around and start walking away.

"Oooooh," Loki's tone is melodic. "I've made them speechless. They must be truly angry."

You hear Loki's footsteps behind you, but you keep your pace.

"Come now, do not be so cro-" Loki spins you using you elbow, just when the first few tears fall from your eyes.

"Leave. Me. Alone." You growl, taking Loki's hand off of your arm before walking away once more.

Thor, Sif, and the Warriors 3 now stand next to Loki, who watches as you go.

"Funny. That's not the expression of someone who has 'no care'," Fandral pats Loki on the shoulder. "Well done as always."

You don't know where to go in the palace, yet your legs are carrying you towards the vault where your ship is, again passing the countless number of columns.

"Traveler! So sorry for the delay. Let us cha-" you've stopped walking, as Frigga stands in front of your path. "You have been crying, Dear. What has happened?"

You shake your head, despite the look of concern plastered on the Queen's face, "It's nothing. I just..."

"Traveler," Frigga takes another step to you, already knowing that you are not telling the truth.

"I think..." you pause. "I think it is time for me to leave."

"LEAVE? Why in the realms would you?" she frowns, reaching out for your hand.

"It does not matter," you take a step back, just out of her reach. "I have never stayed in one place this long, and I..."

"What. Has. Happened?" her tone has turned more demanding.

Your mouth opens, ready to tell her everything, but every word gets caught in your throat. You sigh, then dig into your pocket, "You wish to know more about me."

"I...yes, however..." Frigga's eyes switch from you to your hand and then back up.

You take out a pocket watch and place it into the palm of Frigga's hand, closing both of yours around it, "When you open this, it will tell you all that you seek." You release your hand, "Thank you." And step around the Queen, "For everything." You mean every word you are saying, but you cannot stay, so you quickly make your way once again to the vault before you can change your mind.

She vanishes the pocket watch with her magic.

You enter your ship and lean against the door when you close it, "Take me away." As you push off of the door, the Tardis already starts its departure.

Back outside in the hall, Loki rounds the corner where Frigga is with urgency, Mother. Have you seen...?" His answer comes when he hears the familiar sound of your ship disappearing. Both him and Frigga watch the closed vault doors, as the sound fades to silence, "Did you talk to the Traveler before they left?"

"Yes," Frigga faces Loki. "And now I am to have a word with your Father."

"Look, I can expl-" Loki faces her as well. "I beg your pardon?"

She starts walking down the hall to the throne room, "Your father. I am sure he had something to do with their sudden departure."

"Did the Traveler not...?" Loki follows. "They did not say who caused them to leave?"

"No, however, I am su-," as they walk, Frigga sees Loki's expression and stops. "Should I be asking YOU instead of your Father?"

Loki clears his throat, "See, it is a bit of a funny story..."

She refolds her arms, "I believe our versions of humor tend to vary, Loki."

He takes a deep breath, "I simply wished to know who the Traveler was. I did not think that it wou-."

Frigga places her hand on Loki's cheek and sees everything.

"Mother..." Loki feels her hand drop.

"Should the Traveler return, you will need all of the Gods on your side," she fixes her sleeve.

"I am sorry, Mother," Loki tilts his head down.

"And I expected better of you, Loki," the only sound left is Frigga's footsteps as she leaves Loki standing in the hall.

Author's Note: Oh, hello everyone lol. I know it has been quite some time, probably my longest hiatus yet. I am extremely sorry for my unannounced absence, but I hope to get back into the groove of updating! Happy summer! I appreciate your patience, if you have returned upon seeing my new chapter! Please, as always, leave a like and comment if you enjoyed this chapter! Thank you for all of your love on my other stories as well! I have loved reading them x