Beneath Me 》 Loki Laufeyson《 [UNDER HEAVY EDITING]

24. 》Come Home《

The whole plane ride proved to be quite enjoyable for Kara, thanks to Steve. Kara would occasionally have to explain a few references to the super-soldier, though, since she would laugh at some moments while Steve was left scratching his head.

"Enjoying yourself, Captain?", a familiar voice rang through their ears, causing the pair to perk their heads up at the source.

"Yeah. Kara and I were just watching this show-", Steve was cut off by a wave of dismissal from Loki. Kara's eyebrows furrowed in confusion.

"I believe you are in MY seat.", he continued, putting much more emphasis on 'my' than intended. Steve and Kara exchanged looks, with the soldier pausing the television show. "Well, I guess we'll just finish it later then.", the captain remarked. But before he could stand up, a small hand grabbed his wrist.

"No. Stay.", Kara spoke, her voice challenging. Loki crossed his arms and squinted his eyes at her.

"I beg your pardon?", the god asked incredulously.

"He's staying.", she added, staring at him right back. Steve awkwardly looked between the both of them. "If I recall, you and Wanda were talking about something rather important at the back, yes?", Kara stated, raising an eyebrow at him. Before Loki could respond, she resumed the show they were watching, and glued her eyes to the screen. Steve had no choice but to reciprocate her actions, not glancing once more at the god beside him, who was fuming.

... 

"It could not be THAT amusing, could it?", Loki muttered under his breath. Forced to sit next to Wanda for the rest of the flight, he had to stomach the giggles that escaped Kara's lips and Steve's occasional snickers at the show they were watching.

"Earth to Loki? Hello?", Wanda piped up, snapping her fingers in front of her. The God of Mischief seemed offended at this, raising an eyebrow in response. "What?"

"I find it rather odd that our magic is quite similar.", she added, twirling her fingers around, causing red waves of energy to flow from one finger to another. "That makes two of us.", the god replied, his eyes still fixated in the two.

"What is your specialty?" "I beg your pardon?" "You know, specialty. Mine must be mind manipulation and telekinesis. How about you?", she inquired further. Loki's eyes then landed on her, scoffing at her question.

"You do know I am the Master of Tricks, right? Surely there must be a reason behind it.", he responded, mimicking Wanda's actions and generating green streaks of light from his hands. The duo radiated an impressive light show from their magic hands. Wanda grinned at this, and Loki's lips twitched upwards ever so slightly.

It was at this moment that Kara thought of defying her subconscious and glancing at her ex-lover, only to see him having much fun as she did. If not, even more. With an exaggerated roll of her eyes, she cracked her knuckles and returned to the show she and Steve were watching.

-x-

"Ah, here we are-", Tony was cut off by a sight of badly-beaten SHIELD agents and a trashed compound. Bullet holes decorated the walls of the building, and the sirens were blaring.

A horrific sight for a group of people who just got out of vacation.

"What the heck happened here?", Sam commented, dropping his bags in hand. His teammates had equally confused and worried expressions on their faces. Each of them helped the agents back up on their feet; some were carried due to being left unconscious.

"Come on. We have to find Fury!", Steve finally said once they got their colleagues inside the building, his tone laced with a mixture of panic and anger. They searched the facility for their director, who they found lying face-first on the floor.

"Director!", they yelled in unison, gathering around him and assisting him up. Fury groaned, and blinked his eyes open. He had several gashes on his face, one particularly large one on his left cheek.

"Yo-you're here.", he breathed out, eyes adjusting to the light. "Director, who did this to you?", Clint asked hastily.

"I- I couldn't see it. The po-power suddenly went off, and all I heard were screaming.", he replied, trying to sit upright. His expression fell when he realized something. "What is it?", Rhodey inquired.

"Where's Agent Hill?" The team grew silent, suddenly remembering her. They split up to search for her when Kara piped up. "Found her!" Hill was leaning against one of the control panels, a cut evident on her lower lip. Her hair was ruffled and a bruise was starting to appear on her jaw.

Thor, upon spotting her, proceeded to carry her. Before he could, his eyes met hers, asking for permission to do so. Maria nodded helplessly, and was brought next to Fury.

"You couldn't make out what it was? No shape, no face, no nothing?", Tony asked. "Come on, you must have gotten a glimpse of what it was.", Sam added. "Was it alone? Or were there others?", Vision inquired. Nick shook his head slowly. "I told you, the power went out. I couldn't see a damn thing."

"Why didn't you call us?", Steve spoke next, his fists clenched. "I was more focused on trying to protect my agents than dialing your number.", Fury replied. "Besides, there's-"

"Guys...", Wanda panted, catching everyone's attention. "Loki found something." Kara fought the urge to roll her eyes at the sound of his name rolling off her tongue. 

"You're pathetic.", her conscience scolded her. She, along with Natasha, Tony and Clint followed the witch to were Loki stood. 

"What is it, Rock of Ages?", Tony asked. His question was soon answered with Loki moving out of the way, causing everyone to gasp in shock and horror. "It is fresh?", Natasha asked, moving closer to Kara and rubbing her back. Tony approached the wall, and nodded. Kara could feel tears brimming her eyes. Loki took notice of this and slowly stepped towards her, his hand slightly grazing her back. The rest remained frozen in their spots.

"What the f**k-", Sam muttered as his legs carried him to were the group currently stood, staring at the message sprawled across the wall in fresh blood. 

"COME HOME, OR ELSE."