A Tale of Mischief and Mutants

Rage and Weakness

—-Loki—-

I'm relieved to see Magneto bringing Sam back down. I'm released from the wiring suddenly and fall to the ground my train of thought comes back to me all at once and I'm consumed by rage. 'That mortal!' 'How dare he attack me and threaten Sam?!' 'Then to physically take her?!' 'He's going to learn what happens when you cross the god of Mischief!' Sam is quickly at my side. I lift myself off the ground filled with humiliation at my incompetence this only fuels my rage. Sam takes my hands in her's.

"Hey it's ok, I'm safe, he didn't hurt me."

Whether he hurt her or not the fact that he had dared to do something like this is enough to make my blood boil. He very easily could have killed her because I wasn't strong enough to defend her. I need to put him in his place and show her I can take care of her. My thoughts are somewhat interrupted by Sam putting her hand on my cheek she guides my gaze back to her.

"He just wanted to talk, I'm ok."

She doesn't get it I have to make sure he never tries something like this again and I have to prove that I'm capable of defending her and myself from him. She looks at me in extreme worry and whispers.

"Don't do anything stupid Lo'. I don't want you to get hurt."

She sounds so scared that I realize I need to give in. She needs me to allow myself to look weak right now... it might be foolish to take him on. I reluctantly nod and let my anger fade into relief for her safety, she's back at my side and I suppose that's what really matters.

We have a stand off now Magneto clearly still intends to put an end to this meeting. I can't say I care all that much if he kills everyone discussing the Mutant Registration Act or even a few civilians. In this moment I just care if those I care about are safe. But Sam does care so in turn so must I. If this is that important to her than I feel it must also be important to me.

The fighting begins as Rogers takes his stand against Magneto I realize the man out of time hasn't changed a bit in his resilience since 2012 as he faces Magneto with bravery. Sam puts a shield above the civilians giving them a chance to escape without fear of injury. Now that I'm not being taken by surprise by the attacks I can defend myself well enough against the Brotherhood and Magneto.

I look at the Avengers as we fight we're not doing well. Everyone is holding their own well enough but just barely. I honestly don't see us winning this fight it would be wise if we were to retreat. I am about to suggest this when I see the Blackbird landing on a rooftop nearby, I smirk slightly, we can stand our ground for a few more moments on our own. This is no longer a loosing battle.