Between Brothers (Thor Love Story)

Chapter Four: Drastic Measures

SAM'S POV

It was taking Thor forever to find his brother. Although, there are like thousands of people in New York, so it would take him a while, but still. I had to deal with Stephanie and Stark asking why I had to leave. The only one I would really tell what was going on was Stephanie. And so I did.

I got to work and found Steph in a rush, trying to get things together. "Steph, what's going on? Wait- let me guess- Pepper went crazy and decided to marry Stark, and she asked you to plan the wedding."

Steph shook her head. "Worse- he's decided that the press would be allowed to film an average day here, so we need to be ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. No pressure there." She groaned. "I just hate all those film people and the reporters. They interrupt everything and make us seem like fake little extras. I AM A REAL PERSON!"

I helped her with her work for a little bit, then I pulled her aside and brought it up. "Steph, you know my boyfriend, right?"

She rolled her eyes and said, "Um, yeah, I mean he's been coming here every day for the past 2-3 months. How could I not?"

"Well, he asked me to come to his home with him. I mean, forever. He lives in another freaking world, Steph! I was going to say no, but Bray and Artie convinced me to go. So, I was going to tell you that I was moving to Africa, but you're my best friend. I have to tell you the truth, no matter what, even the bad stuff." I bit my lip and waited for her reaction. I wasn't disappointed.

Her jaw dropped. "No. Freakin. Way. YOU ARE GOING TO LIVE IN ANOTHER FREAKING WORLD, AND NOT TAKE ME?????!!!!! I thought we were friends!"

"We are friends. I just thought you would miss your family too much to come live in another world with no way to get home. Because once I go there, I can't come back. That's how serious this is. Steph, if you really want to come, its your choice, but think carefully. I have no family left here, except Bray and Artie. You have a ton of family who love you and would miss you. Would you really sacrifice being with your family to be with me?" I said.

Stephanie was quiet for a little bit, then replied, "Of course I would, Sam. You're like my sister, so I would go with you anywhere. Besides, the guys on Asgard are probably way hotter than the guys here on Earth, if Thor is any indication. Now, how are you going to tell Stark two of his secretaries are leaving?"

I thought about it for a little bit, then answered, "I'll just tell him the Africa thing. Although he will probably think we're crazy."

"I already do," a voice boomed. Steph and I jumped, and almost had a heart attack.

"Holy crab cakes, Stark! Why'd you have to go and scare us like that! Wait, were you eavesdropping on us?"

"How could I not? I just learned two of my best secretaries are leaving for some unknown world. Me, if Pepper had suggested that, I'd take her to the doctor to see if she had gone crazy. Now, get to work and get ready for the reporters. We will talk about this later." He then walked away, and greeted some reporters who had just arrived.

We rolled our eyes, then put on our most dazzling smiles. For the next 3 hours, we were criticized, filmed, and hit on within an inch of our lives. I was about ready to slap a camera guy. I definitely slapped more than one when they got a little rough. And of course, Stark didn't do anything to stop it. He just sat back in his office and ate popcorn, watching us like we were a movie. Oh, I just love my boss.

Thor came in while we were filming and visited for a bit. For some reason, the camera guys wouldn't stop hitting on me when I told them I had a boyfriend, but they stopped as soon as they saw Thor. Well, he is like 6'10", very muscular, and he might have thrown a few against a wall. But hey, whatever works.

After the reporters left, Stark called us into his office. He sat there staring at us, then said,"Well, it was nice knowing you two. Have fun in Asgard and don't think about me, Pepper, or any of your other friends. Nope, just go have fun and don't have a single care. Be treated like queens and don't think about us poor mortals."

I laughed,"Tony, why don't you just say you love us? Ya know you do."

He sighed, "I am going to miss you two. You're like sisters to me."

"And you're like a brother to us. You're just the annoying, older one who somehow gets all the hot friends," I said cheekily. Tony laughed and pulled us into a hug. I stiffened, not used to him giving hugs. He doesn't give hugs, he gives snarky comments.

"When are you guys leaving anyway?" Tony asked.

"Yeah, when are we leaving?" Steph asked.

"As soon as Thor finds his brother."

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I was getting ready to leave when Luke came in. He had also been coming in to visit a couple of times. Steph says he has a crush on me, and if I don't want him she'll take him. Whatever.

Anyway, when he came in, he looked super excited about something. "Sam, I have something I need to show you! It will be very quick! I promise! Just please come with me!" It looked like he was about to jump right out of his skin.

I quickly gathered my stuff and followed him out of the building, saying bye to Stephanie on my way out. He called a taxi, and opened the door for me. We got in and he told the driver an address that I don't remember. I called Brayden and told him I would coming home a little late. When we got there my jaw dropped.

He had taken me to this ENORMOUS brownstone kind of far away in Manhattan. I looked at Luke questioningly. He just grinned at me, and led me inside.

The inside was even more spectacular than the outside. It was full of old timey but graceful furniture, and there was a crystal chandelier in like all the rooms. The colors on the walls were very bright, like yellow, purple, red, blue, green, pink, and orange, but paired with creamy carpets.

The room I went into last was the best, though. It had a black carpet, with red walls. The bed in it was a huge canopy bed, with black and red polka dotted blankets, pillows, and sheets. The walls were also covered with posters of my favorite artists: One Direction, Coldplay, Michael Jackson, Pink, Kelly Clarkson, and many, many more. It came with its own bathroom, a huge flat screen tv, and a whole bunch of my favorite movies, plus ones I had been wanting to see.

I spun around in the middle of the room, giggling with pleasure. Luke grinned at me from the doorway. "Do you like it?" he asked.

"Like it? I love it! Oh, I wish this could be my room!" The expression on Luke's face changed. Now it looked almost evil.

"Well, I'm glad you like it, because it is your room now, forever." He then stepped out of the room quickly, slamming the door behind him. I then heard a locking sound.

I felt my heart drop to my stomach. I ran to the door and tried turning the doorknob. As I had feared, it was locked. I started banging on the door. "Luke, open the door! This isn't funny. Let me out!!!"

I heard an exasperated sigh. "My name isn't Luke. My name is Loki, God of Mischief, and brother of Thor." He said Thor's name with such disgust I almost felt sick. "It is useless to try and escape. I have taken the liberty of increasing security here, and there are bars on all of the windows, so you can't get out that way. I also have a way of knowing whenever a door opens here, so I will always know what happens. Now, you should probably make yourself comfortable, as you are going to be here for a very long time."

I shouted at his receding footsteps, calling him a bunch of obscenities that I would not repeat in front of my siblings. After yelling for what seemed like hours, I finally just slumped down and cried. What would happen to Brayden and Artemis if I was stuck in here? And Thor and Stephanie and Tony? Why was I here? What was going to happen to me? I hoped someone would find and get me out of here, if I couldn't do it myself.


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BRAYDEN'S POV

Sam said she'd be a little late, but I didn't think she'd be that late. Artie kept running around, stopping occasionally to ask where Sam was. I had to order a pizza cause I don't know how to cook. That was always Sam's thing.

I was seriously getting worried. It was already past midnight, and Sam still wasn't home. I decided to call Aunt Stephanie.

"Hello? Sam? Is that you?"

"No, Aunt Stephanie. It's Brayden. Do you know where Sam is? She still isn't home. She called a while ago and said she'd be a little late, and hasn't called since. Do you think she's with Thor?"

"No, Bray, she still would have called if she were with Thor. You do know she got him a cell phone, right? You should probably call him to make sure. Although, I did see her leave with that Luke guy. You might also want to ask him."

"Thanks, Aunt Stephanie."

"No problem, kiddo. Let me know what you find out."


THOR'S POV

I was searching for Loki when I felt a strange buzzing sensation on my leg. I was about to smash whatever it was when I remembered the "cell phone" Sam obtained for me. I gingerly pulled it out and answered it.

"Yes, strange mortal voice in a box." I do not think I understand it very well.

"Thor? It's Brayden, Sam's brother. Do you know where she is? She hasn't gotten home yet."

I felt my heart freeze in my chest. "No, Brayden, I do not know where she is. Maybe she is stuck in what you humans call traffic."

"Maybe, but traffic does not last for seven hours, and Sam walked to work today. Bye, Thor."

I stood there for a while, thinking about Sam. Wherever she is, I hope she is alright.


LOKI'S POV

Ha ha! Sam is mine now, forever! I really was sorry that I had to do that, but it had to be done.

I could hear her crying in her rom, and I felt a twinge of remorse, but then it's gone. I quickly teleported back to the apartment, before anyone could ask questions.

Around midnight, I heard a knock on the door. I opened it and found Brayden and Artemis at the door. I assumed they noticed Sam was gone, and they were asking questions about her.

Sure enough, the first thing out of Brayden's mouth was, "Do you know where Sam is? I heard that she left with you somewhere."

Dang it. I forgot that there were other people at her work. "Yes, I was with her a few hours ago to show her a house I was interested in buying, but I saw her get dropped off here before I came into my apartment. I don't know where she is now. I'm sorry." Liar, liar pants on fire. "If I hear or see anything, I'll let you know."

Brayden sighed. "Thanks, Luke. See you later."

I closed the door after him and teleported back to the brownstone. I scanned the inside, and saw that Sam was still in her room. Good. I went into the room I had made for myself and fell into bed. I was exhausted.

Before I could fall asleep, though, I heard a growling in my ear. The Chitauri.