Playing Games (Stark's Daughter 4)

Chapter 11

I land on the street and people are racing out of the town as Loki walks through the street, shooting from his staff and Amelia follows him, her black cape blowing in the afternoon breeze.

"What have you done with Zeke?"

"You got help. Cheated in our game." He announces. Cheat? Help? I didn't get any of that.

"I haven't got any help." I point out but Im stopped by a hand on my shoulder. I turn to see Captain America in his blue outfit, shield in hand.

"You've got help now." He whispers, smiling at me. I wipe the tears from my eyes.

"I couldn't save Zeke." I mumble, the tears flowing again.

"Its fine. It will all be fine." Captain promises.

"Amelia?" A voice asks, her eyes widen and i turn to see Doctor Banner. His veins pop out of his head and his eyes shine green.

"Banner, stay calm." Captain orders.

"Yes, mortal. I don't want to have to deal with you like I've dealt with Iron Girl's husband." He teases, a smirk spreading across his face.

I erupt.

I push my palm forward, all the power spreading and shooting into him. Loki collapses back, throwing his staff across the ground. I shoot him again and he skids across the gravel. I jump to his staff and stand on it, the blue liquid oozing out and onto the ground, the glass shattering as i out more pressure on my foot.

"Don't." I warn as he tries to sit up and i put my palm in the air.

"Why are you doing this? You've done enough damage." I point out.

"We want attention and to be powerful." He mutters.

"You have it. Congratulations, and you've killed my husband by getting it." I hiss, throwing the broken staff peices at him.

"Skye, calm down." Captain says, pulling me back by my shoulders.

"I said i'd kill you and now i have my chance!" I shout and shoot him again. I watch as it hits him in the arm, burning his jacket and blood appears on his arm.

"Not so mortal now." I spit.

"Puny God." Banner joins in and i turn to see he is now a giant, green and angry.

"Stop!" A voice shouts, deep and bellowing. Thor.

"No, Loki has killed too many people and he has to be stopped." I point out.

"I will stop my brother." Thor replies, raising his hammer. Lighting appears in the sky and jumps down to the ground.

"Amelia!" Hulk shouts and jumps in front of the lightning, protecting her with his body. Captain jumps in front of me, raising his shield around us.

There's a flash and everything goes quiet. Slowly, we start to stand up. Loki has disappeared and Thor stands on the street, gasping. Hulk stands up and reveals Amelia underneath him, she bows her head and tears stream her face.

"Why did you get involved with Loki?" Thor asks, looking at Amelia.

"He promised me i would get attention." She whispers.

"He lied to you, he was using you." Thor bellows.

"I know. I was stupid." She admits.

Hulk picks her up and swings her onto his neck and she wraps her arms around his neck, hugging him.

"Hulk sort this." He announces and walks off.

"What did Loki do?" Thor asks, glancing at me.

"He made me play a game. I had to pick between Hope and Lucas or Zeke."

"And you picked Zeke." Thor says.

I shake my head as tears flow down my face.

"I've lost Zeke." I mumble.

Captain wraps his arms around me and i lean my head on his chest.