A Tale of Mischief and Mutants

To Vanaheim

—-Sam—-

My three wishes have been granted. Loki and I talk about the past few days as he holds me closely in bed.

"I'll admit it was really hard without you there."

He looks over me protectively.

"Did anyone hurt you?"

"Other than about an hour before you came in, no."

He looks a bit angry at the fact that I had been tortured but is also relieved that nothing else had happened.

"What did they do to you before I came in?"

I grimace a bit thinking about it they had used an electric current running through the tables effectively firing pain signals in nearly every neuron in contact with the table. It went on for what seemed like forever but it really couldn't have been more than an hour. From what I could tell it had been set up in a rush most likely due to Amora's demands needing near immediate fulfillment.

"It... was like what the inhibitor collars do but more painful."

He nods and puts a hand on my head and upper back gently pulling me closer to himself so my face is resting in his chest. He then wraps one of his arms around me again holding me in place. I think this is the most comfortable and safe I've felt all week and hold onto him a little tighter as he runs his other hand through my hair.

I find myself crying but not because I'm sad, angry, or scared I'm just so happy to be back home with him. I feel so safe now my anxiety is gone from me. Loki immediately notices I'm crying and whispers into my ear his voice laced with concern.

"Sam are you alright?"

"I- I just missed you so much. I'm so glad I'm home."

I can physically feel him relax realizing I'm not upset.

"I love you mortal."

I smile though I know he can't see it.

"I love you too."

He kisses the top of my head and we both fall asleep not leaving this position.

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The next day we get up and get ready to leave for New York. Mary is surprisingly dressed and ready to go as I step out of our room.

"I'm going with you guys through the bifrost Thanksgiving dinner is today and if I don't take the bifrost I won't make it back in time."

She's decided to brave travel with Stormbreaker. I nod and smile slightly at the bravery she's displaying with her decision I know she was terrified to do that before. I feel a pang of sadness it pains me I won't be able to join them.

"Tell everyone hello from me ok?"

"Will do. ...hey? Speaking of Thanksgiving I talked with Logan about dinner on Thanksgiving day and he was wondering if Ororo could come to dinner with us since they're... you know."

I don't know. I look at her confused. She looks at me teasingly.

"Oh man! You don't know do you? They're kind of a thing."

'Wait, what?!' In all the time I'd known Logan he's only ever had eyes for Jean. I'm happy he's finally moved on. This is for the best Jean and Scott are practically married and I can't see Jean ever ditching Scott for Logan.

"Oh?! That's awesome! Of course she can!"

We all head over to Thor's wearing casual clothing. Mary is in an Xavier's school T-shirt, grey jacket, jeans, and red converse tennis shoes. I'm in my S.H.I.E.L.D T-shirt, a black hoodie, jeans, and black tennis shoes. Both Mary and I are wearing our winter gear overtop of our outfits. Even Loki isn't all dressed up, he's wearing jeans, black converse style sneakers, a green shirt, a fancy looking intricately designed yellow and green scarf, and a black jacket. Mary complements him on our way out the door.