Second Chance

Chapter 2

"Good job team. You didn't screw up, and I was just about to tally all of them up too." Fury says.

"Don't congratulate us just yet. We still have to make it back to the helicarrier." I report. We rush outside while Wanda covers us. She uses her magic to make a force field around everyone until we are all safely inside the jet. Steve sets Loki down in a one of the seats in the back. I buckle him in and start to walk away. Steve gives me a smirk look.

"Did you just buckle him in?" He laughs.

"Security measure Steve. Plus, with Natasha flying this thing, you never know if we will end up doing loops or what not." I smile.

"I heard that Secret. You're lucky I'm not in the mood to do any loops today." She smiles back at me.

"So, how do these cuffs work?" wanda asks.

"Ahh. Well, as you know, my abilities are mostly all over the place. I find a new one almost on a weekly basis. I made these cuffs indestructible. They also block his magic. He is powerless as long as he is in the cuffs. So let's keep them on shall we?" I smile at her.

"Your powers are magnificent. I know you have not been with us very long, but I am truly grateful to have you here with us. Whether I know your real name or not." Wanda says with a smile.

"Thank you. I really appreciate you saying that." I look to Loki who seems to be stirring in his sleep. He looks up and sees us standing around him.

"Well, I guess these cuffs do hold me then. For now. You might have out smarted me for the time being, but soon you will feel my wrath. And you, child with the mask, shall be the first to go." He smirks. I raise my hand, and fling a white beam at him. He tries to dodge, but it smacks him right in the mouth, sealing it shut for now.

"His voice literally burns my ears." And they all chuckle as he tries so desperately to open his mouth. "For I am Secret, daughter to who gives a shit, and you will obey me, etcetera, etcetera! Now let's lock it, and throw away the key." I take my hand, making a fake key with my magic, lock his mouth shut, and throw the semi-imaginary key into the air. "Now, when you decide to be a good boy, I just might unlock it." And everyone bursts into laughter. The flight back to the ship was definitely a long one, but I knew we would have even more work once we got off. I sat down two seats away from Loki, pointing two of my fingers at him to signal that I'm watching him, and I drift off to sleep.

I wake up to Steve nudging me.

"Hey, we are landing in 5." I nod. I sit up and stretch, not sure how long I was asleep. I look over and Loki has his head laid back and he is staring at the ceiling. From that angle, he doesn't seem so frightening. Now when he glares at you, that's another story. I look down, and realize his hand is still bleeding. Damn. I forgot about the knife I put through his hand. I go to the back of the jet, and grab some bandage wrap, peroxide, and Cotton balls. I walk over to him, and nudge his foot. His head drops and he immediately glares at me. Yep, it is definitely intimidating. I sit by him, pull him hands to my lap, and look at him sternly.

"Listen, I have to cover your hand. Just until we get inside. Once we get you all settled in I'll fix it for good, got it?" He nods. "Alright, this first part will sting some." I wet the cotton balls with the peroxide, and gently dab the wound. He winces several times. "Almost done now. I just have to wrap it up until I have time to properly heal you. You know, that knife was dipped in poison. It should have killed you, or at least knocked you out, but it didn't. I gotta say, I'm fairly impressed." I smile a smirk smile, and get up. I put the stuff back as the jet lands. We all get off with Steve and the prisoner leading the way.

"Well, its about time. I was thinking I'd have to go back to the tally board. Secret, is the room ready?" Director Fury asks.
"It most certainly is. Follow me Steve." We head into the helicarrier, and we make our descent into the middle of the hovercraft. We head to the back area where most of the rooms are. I open the door and everyone files in behind me.
"Wait, isn't this your room Secret? Wanda asks.

"Yes. I had to build his chamber close to me for it to actually work. Hints the reason this half of the room looks normal and this half is in its own enchanted, semi-clear, box. I will be able to keep an eye on him at all times. Inside there he will not be able to use his magic. He has his own bed, TV, bathroom, and the essentials. Considering he could be here a while. And there is only one slot that can be opened from the outside to hand him food and what not, but he cannot actually stick his hand outside without a built in trap slicing off his hands. Just in case."

"I'm impressed. Alright, great work everyone. Let's all get some sleep. Secret will finish this up." Fury says, patting me on the back before he leaves the room. Everyone else leaves except for Steve.
"You sure?" He asks, raising an eyebrow at me. "Yeah, I got this. Get some sleep." I grab Loki by the arms and lead him to the door. I open it with one hand and sit him down on the bed with the other. I tap my finger to his lips, and they are unsealed.
"I'm letting you talk, but please don't ruin it okay? Cause if you get out of hand all I have to do is snap my fingers and your lips will be sealed again."
"Whatever. Just leave me to my cage."

I step out and lock the door with the enchanted key.
"Alright, come up to the door." I tell him. He looks at me and does nothing. "Ugh. Do you want the cuffs off or not?" He stands up and comes to the door. I open the slot and put my hands through to meet his. I unlock the cuffs, but keep his right hand still even though he tried to yank his hand away. I swirl my finger over the cut and he exhales a painful sigh. The magic starts to take effect and the cut heals. As I still hold his right hand with mine and the cuffs in the other, I look up at him and feel a terrible pain in my head. I back away and close the slot. Wondering what is wrong with me. I quickly sit on my bed, and imagines begin flying through my head. I see Loki. He is causing mischief all across the world. Ruining lives, and you can see the fire and rage behind his eyes. He goes to Asgard and wages a war, but his attempt fails. It ends with a battle between him and Odin. Odin has the upper hand and sticks a sword right through him.
"I am so sorry, my son. I have failed you." Odin cries as Loki takes his last breath. Thor rushes over, holds his brother, and sobs from the deepest parts of his heart. The scene fades to black, but soon a new image appears. Loki confesses that he needs help. That he is tired of being the bad guy, and he truly wishes to help. Fury questionably accepts this, and starts to let him have more freedom. He stays on the helicarrier and soon begins training alongside the avengers. He learns to fight for justice. He meets a very beautiful woman. Although I cannot see her face, she still radiates beauty. They fall in love, have two adorable children. And he smiles. He is truly happy. Then the scene goes away. I blink my eyes several times to adjust to seeing my bedroom once more.
"Do you always do that?" Loki asks.
"Do what?"
"Sit and stare blankly at a wall?"
"Oh, yeah. I get terrible migraines and I have to give them a minute to subside." I lie. He rolls his eyes, huffs out an annoyed sigh, and he rolls over in his bed.