Aftershock

How Strange

Thor

Perseus' head shot up faster than the Midgard eye could follow. One second he was dozing off on Stark's couch, the next he had sprang forth from his sleep and to his feet. The surprising thing though was Perseus' immediate collapse after his stand.

He crashed to the ground in shock, and it grew silent in response. The room around us froze as they stared at the stunned Agent on the floor. We all watched as he carefully got up, tentatively placing his right foot on the ground. It glowed the green shade of Loki's magic before shuttering and flickering out of existence in unison to Perseus' falling body.

Perseus' eyes bore into mine, filled with concern,"Loki..."

"What's wrong with Reindeer games?" Tony questioned for his team that had gathered at my side.

My own voice came out as a never heard before whisper,"His magic is failing... my brother's in trouble!"

"How do you know?" Natasha asked sharply.

I looked pointedly at Perseus supporting himself,"Loki's magic protected Perseus' crippled foot. The one Thanos crushed during his imprisonment."

"Perseus' can't stand... that's how you know." Steve Rogers declared in realization.

I simply nodded my head,"Also Perseus' connection to Loki. After their marriage, they each gave a little part of themselves to each other, so they are able to sense subtle emotions in the other. In this case, Loki experienced something strong enough to alert his husband."

"I can't find him, Thor." Perseus growled.

His eyes were clenched shut and his fist was griping the couch's edge so tight his knuckles were white. The soul gem was glowing in his forearm, but seemed to lighten at the exact same moment Perseus' eyes opened. I got the message and beckoned him forward. He took a step before his leg gave out on him, forcing me to surge forward and catch my brother's spouse.

His fingers curled strongly around my bicep, leaning heavily into me. I glanced down and saw his foot shaking already from its excessive use. Maybe if Loki didn't shortcut Perseus' recovery, he would have grown the muscle back already, but nevertheless, Perseus' would have to work through the weakness to save my brother.

"Where?" I questioned loudly.

Perseus' grit his teeth,"Earth, but not. He's stuck in some sorcery, a mirror dimension. There's multiple others, only two good souls with him, Stephen Strange and Baron Mordo. They're a type of energy using, mythical discoverers."

"What are we waiting for then? Let's go." Pietro ordered, handing everyone their suits and weapons quickly.

"No." Perseus countered, standing taller at my side,"Only us. I don't know what these people are, I'm not going to risk it."

"Perseus, you can not—" Wanda was cut off by Perseus flashing us in purple.

"Wish us luck."

***

Dr. Strange

"Don't let them get away!" Kaecilius shouted.

He manipulated the busy streets of London around him, trying to corner me and get back his ring. Mordo had disappeared, but Loki was at my side. Well, more like on top of me because I was carrying him, he was bleeding heavily from the wound in his abdomen. If he didn't get treatment soon like I did, then he'll die. I had to get him help, after he helped us with a little of our magic, I owed it to him. Maybe if I got to Kamar-Taj, they could heal him.