Young God | L. Laufeyson

40. Broken

The light tentacles move back and free the whole team, now entirely in Peter's control. Loki and Yondu gasp, finally able to breathe now and the God of Mischief turns around to see how his love drops motionlessly to the ground. Covered in dust, he doesn't hesitate to stand back up and run over to her, worry filling his emerald eyes.

"Aurora!" He shouts her name desperately as the whole place trembles in the chaos and fight between father and son. Arriving there, he pulls her carefully into his arms, analyzing her injuries. Even though the half Celestial has used the light to regain energy, there are still bruises and fractured bones, her shoulder is covered in blood. The crimson liquid runs down her lips.

"Loki..." A tear runs down her face as she tries to suppress a sob, the movement makes her body ache. Coughing blood, the crimson color streams down her chin. "It hurts... it- it hurts so bad... I- I can't bear this... Please, make it stop..."

He's certain that she's talking about both, physical and mental pain. Yondu and Rocket join them, the raccoon staring shocked at the injured auburn-haired girl. The Ravager strokes her cheek gently, guilt reaching his chest. He delivered Ego so many children before he realized what the Celestial was doing to them, hurting them like Aurora, his daughter.

"Rora..." Yondu's voice is uncharacteristically soft as his heart is torn apart. He has to make up for everything he has done. For her and Peter. "Everything's gonna be alright again. I promise."

"Okay." As tears keep coating her face, she slightly nods.

"Here, an Aero Rig." Rocket attaches it to Loki's back as it wraps around the Frost Giant. The Guardian is genuinely concerned about the girl. "Get her to the ship. I'll follow you guys in a minute."

Loki nods and carries her away, solemnly focused on her safety. Before they fly off, Yondu walks over to them and presses his lips on Aurora's forehead. She barely notices the goodbye kiss as she almost passes out but this only makes it easier for Yondu. Easier to let go of the bubbly girl who he raised like his own flesh and blood. They wanted to catch up on the lost time, to finally live together as a family with Peter. No more secrets, no burden but a happy family. Yet, he knows he has to do the right thing. As their father.

Placing his hand on Loki's shoulder, Yondu sends him a sad smile. "Take care of her."

Loki immediately knows what this is, what Yondu's words mean. This is goodbye. Sorrow touches Loki's face but he doesn't let it mess up his mind. "You have my word."

After their goodbye, Loki and Aurora fly off towards the ship. Aurora's face rests on his chest, tears still netting her face and the God of Mischief already knows that his girl will be devastated about Yondu's sacrifice. She doesn't deserve any of this, no pain, no death. It doesn't take them long until they finally arrive at the surface of the planet and enter the big spaceship. Gamora who has recently checked on Mantis rushes towards them with widened eyes.

"What happened?!" She wants to know as Loki puts Aurora carefully down on a table. The former daughter of Thanos is taken aback by the horrible sight of Peter's half sister.

"Ego punished her for running away. Hand me the towel." He demands and for once, Gamora listens to him and does as he says. Loki places it between Aurora's teeth, so she can bite on it. "I'm sorry, my love, but this healing process will hurt more than usual."

"Wait, what are you doing?" Gamora frowns as his hands starts to radiate a green light.

"To heal her bones, I must refuse them which requires moving. She will endure most of the bone healing within minutes instead of weeks. Are you equipped with alcohol?"

As she passes him a bottle, she watches how he lets Aurora drink the numbing liquid before placing the towel back. "And you can do this? I thought your skills are limited?"