Saved (A Loki fanfiction)

Abduction

Thor was so overjoyed that his beloved brother got his magic back. But Loki still seemed distant. It broke Thor's heart to see his brother so... depressed. He didn't talk to anyone, and when he did it was Astryd, or their mother, who returned a week ago.

Thanos hasn't appeared since Loki, or should he say Thanos, stabbed him. Loki's wound healed immediately after his magic was returned.

The Avengers were all split up this day. Clint went for a bicycle ride, along with Steve. Natasha decided to sleep late, so she still lay in bed. Bruce and Tony were down in the lab studying some weird substance.

Thor was with his brother, mother, and Astryd in Loki's room. Loki was laying on the bed, head resting on his mother's lap. Astryd and Thor were standing, surrounding the bed.

"Darling," Frigga began. "You haven't left this room since your magic came back. Nor have you eaten."

"Yes, brother, you will starve."

"The reason I do not eat is because my magic is back. I need it not." Loki mumbled.

"Would you at least smile for me?" Astryd said, smiling.

Loki gave her a blank look. Astryd's smile left her lips. Loki looked away from her staring into nothing. Loki's eyes are like a murky lake. You can't see what's under them. But there are those swift moments when the lake clears up and it becomes crystal clear. Then they change back into the murky lake, not seeing the creatures and demons lurking under the water.

"Brother, I only worry. We all worry."

"Loki?" Astryd asked quietly.

Loki's eyes slid slowly towards her.

She continued. "Will... will you do something for me?"

Loki nodded reluctantly.

"Will you promise... not to give up?"

Loki seemed confused and furrowed his eyebrows. "I... do not understand."

"Just promise. Please?"

Loki looked away from her, and nodded.

Astryd didn't seem convinced, but left it at that.

Frigga looked from Astryd down at Loki. "Darling, please eat. No food or water has passed your lips. Please, for me? For Odin."

Loki's eyes darkened. "Why would I do anything for Odin?"

"You're being childish." She mumbled, stroking his raven hair.

He sat up quickly. "Really?" He hissed.

Frigga gazed down sadly. "I meant-"

"I know what you meant!" He interrupted loudly. "But you don't know! If he had anything but darkness in his heart, he would be here. Not Asgard telling his damn family to come and comfort his so called SON!" He pushed himself off the bed and speed walked out of the room.

"What do we do? I have never seen him so upset." Frigga stated.

Astryd look up from the ground. "Let me go talk to him."

Thor and Frigga nodded. She ran out of the room, following behind Loki.

. . .

Loki didn't know why he exploded. Maybe it was Thanos. His wound may have been healed but not his mind. He could feel Thanos' hatred in his own heart. Loki could even feel Thanos close. Was he here? Was he on his way? He didn't know. He was genuinely afraid.