Asgard or Midgard

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The next morning, when she arrived at the laboratory, she was astounded to see it empty until she remembered the events of the day before. Alone in front of her board full of scribbles, she wondered what they meant. She didn't remember doing them but it was her writing.

Jane, Thor, and the doctor entered the office and the two youngest ones posted themselves in front of this gibberish. They seemed surprised.

-Maeva, where did you see this drawing?

-I don't remember drawing it, but it's my writing. I don't know what it is.

Thor stepped forward and read what was written, he added:

-The name of the planets correspond, and Iggdrasil is the name of what you have drawn, the tree of realms. Asgard is my planet and Midgard is yours, there is also Vanaheim, Svartalfheim, Alfheim, Nidavellir, Niflheim, Muspelheim and Jotunheim. It is because of Jotunheim that I am here without my powers.

Seeing the astonished and disapproving look on Maeva, Jane added:

-Give him a chance, you should have seen him fight the agents to get to his hammer

Maeva looked at the doctor, who seemed convinced that this story could be true, and in her heart she was aware that such a universe could exist. These stories seemed to be ingrained in her without knowing how they had arrived there.

-What must we do for you to return to your planet ?

-I should have regained my father's trust and deserved my return to Asgard, but, my father is dead, I am no longer welcome.

Maeva could not have guessed where this feeling of sadness came from, but it was nevertheless very present in her heart.

-But how did you know Odin was dead?

-My brother came to tell me in person...

-Loki...

Maeva whispered that name that seemed so familiar. Nobody seemed to have heard it and so no one made any remark.

-My mother is consumed with grief and does not want me to come back, I have to respect this choice until she finds me worthy to return.

Once everyone had found their workstation, Thor came to sit next to the young redhead so that no one could overhear their discussion.

-You heard me, is that it? I don't know how I know these things, I have flashes and words that suddenly come to mind.

-Loki is my brother's name, are you sure you have never read those books that the doctor talks about?

-No, my parents never wanted me to. I never really knew why.

A huge noise rings and the laboratory doors are opened on the fly. Four people dressed as warriors entered, Thor rushed to meet them and hugged them.

-These are my friends from Asgard, but what are you doing here on Midgard?

-We came to take you home.

-But I cannot go home, my father is dead and my mother does not want me to come back. I'm not worthy of it.

-Your father is not dead yet, he has plunged into a deep sleep.

-But Loki came to tell me the news in person.

-And since when do you believe your brother? He manipulates your mind. He will become king if your father dies and you do not come back.

Thor did not have time to add anything as a dark mass appeared in the sky. He and his friends immediately left to investigate the black cloud, closely followed by Maeva, Jane and the doctor.

An iron giant was standing in front of them, the young warrior pushed them behind a car so that the three earthlings were hidden.

The four warriors attacked first, together and then individually. They all ended up on the ground, the "destroyer" heading for the car where the three earthlings hid. Maeva stepped forward to distract him so her friends could go hide again. She was not trained in combat but her instinct dictated what to do. As Thor sheltered the inhabitants of the city, Maeva fought the automaton, which became tougher as the battle continued.

-Maeva, be careful, move aside. He is here for me, so it's up to me to fight him. I do not want you to die by my fault.

Thor stepped forward, unarmed, and moved between the giant and Maeva who ran to hide behind another car.

He stood in front of the automaton and spoke:

-Listen, Loki, I know you can hear me, if you want to kill me go ahead but do not touch the people of this planet.

The iron giant raised his fist and knocked Thor off to the side. Jane, with tears in her eyes, tried to run towards him, but she was restrained by the doctor. As the Destroyer was about to finish the god of thunder, he took a moment of hope and moved his fingers so that his hand was open, a few seconds later a gigantic hammer was in his hand. Thor's Asgardian friends seemed to have found hope and when Maeva saw him handle Mjölnir, she understood why.

He was so agile and sure of himself that it took him very little time to beat his opponent.

-Dear friends, it's time for me to go talk to my brother. Asgardians, come back with me, but before that I have to finish something.

Jane, who had stayed away and was about to leave since nobody seemed to have seen her, was caught by Thor who promised to return to see her soon.

He joined his friends and watched Maeva for a moment before telling her :

-You're coming with us