Loki Shorts

Annual Ball

Jane was finally following up on her promise to get you to Asgard. Thor had just found out that his brother was alive and excused for his crimes due to how he fought in Svartelheim against the dark elves.

"Now I assure you that Loki has changed." Thor starts. "We wouldn't let him free if he hadn't. I know you may not think he deserves it, but give him a chance."

"If he's truly changed he'll make that clear."

"Not necessarily. He lives up to his title."

"The God of mischief or the God of lies?"

"Both." He states.

"You know, aside from the whole mass murder thing I think you two might actually get along." Jane says.

"Oh thanks."

"Jane is right. You remind me a lot of my brother before he..."

"Went crazy?" You ask.

Thor nods. "But he's trying to make amends so please try to remember that."

"Right."

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You are taken to Asgard via bifrost. When you get there you're in awe as you stare at the realm before you. The Bifrost is beautiful and all the buildings in sight seem to be made of gold or marble. You come back to yourself and realise that Jane and Thor are laughing at you.

"Oh, don't act like you didn't have the exact same reaction when you came here for the first time." You tell Jane.

"Y/n has a point." Thor states.

"Thank you."

"Alright, you win." Jane says.

"So would you like a tour of the palace?" Thor asks you.

"Um, yes!"

He chuckles. "Alright then. Follow me." It takes 20 minutes to get to the palace but you're more than content to take in the scenery. Thor rattles on about something but you tuned out a long time ago. You continue your gaping even once you're in the palace. You're taking in the high ceilings and the intricate designs on the doors when you bump into someone.

"Ugh. Watch where you're going." The man hisses.

"Sorry." You mumble and look around to see that Thor and Jane have deserted you.

"You must be one of Thor's midgardian friends." He states dryly.

"Uh sure." You look at him for the first time since you bumped into him and realization dawns on you. "You're the guy that attacked New York."

"I prefer Loki. And I assure you I've paid dearly for that."

"I don't see how you could have. Thousands died."

"If it's any consolation, I was in prison until I was asked to help avenge my mother's death."

"It makes it a bit better, however I'm sorry about your mother."

He looks taken back for a moment, but his face goes back to his carefully crafted mask before you can be sure you even saw it. "Thank you." He pauses. "So, you seemed like there was more to it when I asked if you were one of Thor's friends."

"Did I?"

"Well you said sure, like it was close, but not exactly the case."

You shrug. "I'm Jane's friend. She got Thor to bring me along. I kept hearing stories about Asgard and I was dying to come here. Plus, I've always been really interested in Norse mythology. To find out all these places and gods are real... wow."