Alliance

Chapter 13: Fire & Ice

Chapter 13: Fire & Ice

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Loki stared down at Katirya, wondering which option he ought to choose. Trust her

or trust the large group that insisted she was lying. The commotion across the room

caused him to look up and he watched as Sif suddenly began to act in an erratic

fashion before finally screaming out that the Tesseract was gone.

Katirya had turned slightly away from him to focus on Thor and Sif. Reaching

around her, Loki grabbed her wrists, easily encompassing both with one hand.

Katirya twisted to look up at him, startled at his actions.

"Loki!" She cried, struggling to free herself.

Not responding, he simply pulled her closer to him, keeping a tight hold upon her

hands. He felt her relax against him, but he did not loosen his hold. He was not about

to take any chances after what he had just seen her do. He knew for her to use some

of her powers she needed her hands. Bending down, he whispered in her ear. "What

is going on now?" He could feel her taking in deep breaths as she attempted to rein

in her temper. The combination of her closeness with the rise and fall of her breasts

aroused him. 

Katirya twisted her head to look up at him, her eyes flashing. She noted the intensity

and direction of his look. "I know not what is happening. Let me go!" She struggled

once more to escape his grasp. 

Laughing softly, he glanced towards Sif and Thor. "Where is the Tesseract?"

"I gave it to Sif. You saw me."

"I know what you wanted us to see, but did you truly give it to Sif? Why is she

screaming that you have it?"

"Really?" Katirya leaned back into him, exposing her neck and offering him an even

better view. "And where precisely would I hide such an object that you would not

know?"

"Minx!" Loki allowed his lips to softly kiss the exposed skin on her neck. He heard

the sharp intake of breath she took at his action. Smiling, he released her, knowing

she was right. She did not have the Tesseract on her. So where was it?

Thor had finally quieted Sif, helping her to rise. Sif turned to face Loki, catching the

last part of the exchange he had with Katirya. "She has the Tesseract!" She pointed to

Katirya as she saw Loki release her. "Do not let her escape!"

Katirya moved away slightly from Loki. "It is still here in this room. Someone has it."

"You have it! You ripped it out of my hands!" Sif spoke vehemently.

Thor offered her a hand and looked over at Katirya, then back at Sif. "Sif, she has

been over there the entire time."

"That is what she wants you to think." A voice spoke.

Loki turned to find the speaker, discovering it was one of the captives. He