The Sparrow

Chapter 21

"Loki, fancy seeing you here." I attempt to joke but he remains un-amused, standing still in the middle of his glass enclosure. I hover in front of the glass with my legs crossed and stare pass the glass at Loki. His stare burns and I'm the first to look away. I decide to show off what I'm capable of and slowly flip myself up-side down. I give Loki a smile as he lowers his line of sight to meet my eyes. He rolls his eyes and turns away from me. Psht, what a drama queen. I hover around to the side that he faces and shoot him another smile. He only frowns deeper and backs up to lean his back on the glass behind him. Is he... afraid of me? Out of curiosity I passed through the glass and flipped right side up to let my feet touch the floor. Loki seemed to press himself harder into the glass and I smirked.

"Are you scared of a me Loki?" I asked and stepped closer. This time he turned away from my gaze and looked to the side.

"No, why would I be afraid of a petty Midguardian?" He questions and turns his head back to look at me. Although his voice is convincing, for once I can see the emotions in his eyes. I see hurt, and I can tell it was a lie.

"Tell me, what's on your mind Loki?" I say and he looks taken aback at first but his facial expression softens and he sighs. He side steps me and takes a seat on the glass bench.

"Why should I tell you?" He sets his elbows on his knees and keeps his head down. I sit next to him and shift to where I'm facing him. I let out a sigh and rest my face on my hand.

"I don't know, what else have you got to lose?" I ask him and he gives me a questioning glance. He doesn't say anything, just stares at me with those emerald eyes before shifting to face me as well.

"And, why do you care?" He questions me again and I have to look down at my hands in my lap before returning my glance to him.

"I don't know. Something about you... intrigues me. Are you aware that you healed me?" I ask and he nods.

"I've been observing this sad excuse for a realm for many years. You managed to catch my attention. I decided that I would heal you. But it seems my serum gave you abilities." He explains and I smile at him.

"Thank you." I say simply and he gives me a shocked look.

"For what?" He questions me and I stand.

"For a new life, I can live my life the way I want to now. Be who I want to be and not let anyone stop me." I tell him and he stands as well and slowly walks towards me until my back is pressed to the glass behind me and I can feel his breath fanning over my face.

"And who exactly do you want to be?" He asks, his eyes flicking from my eyes to my lips.

"A queen." I say before footsteps are heard in the hallway.

A/N: hey guys!! So I decided to bump up Emma's age from 21 to 32 so it wouldn't be weird if she ends up with any of the guys. Okie dokie? Oh and I finally have completely decided how I want this story to go so hopefully I should be able to update more often. Anyways, here's your QOTD: what do you think the best matchup be between Marvel and DC? Mine would be Iron Man V.S. Batman because it's two rich playboys I think it'd be cool I guess.