Everlasting Silence

Chapter 14

Ah after so many days I finally got the time to type and publish a chapter. Hope you like it. If you don't I am sorry.
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"Reindeer Games has been to Earth before?", Tony couldn't help the surprise shown on his face. 

"Yeah he has."

"And what has he written? That all these pathetic mortals are beneath him and that this planet should be destroyed?"

"You know, I think you should read it yourself. You'll see what I'm talking about."

With that they went to the elevators. Once inside Tony couldn't help but ask, "So how far have you read, Doc?"

"Really Tony your acting as if I ate your favourite candy without you or something."

"But we were supposed to be in this together.", Tony claimed in a mock-hurt tone. 

Bruce rolled his eyes., "Sadly, we are."

"Ouch Doc you wound me." Tony joked before becoming serious. "Speaking of, has there been any news of Rudolph?"

Bruce only shook his head in negative. They were searching for him, but this search was proving more difficult. It truly was as if he had vanished from Earth. The doctor was broken out of his musings as Tony tapped his shoulder. "We're here y'know."

Once inside the lab, Tony rushed to where the diary lay and opened it, instantly starting. Bruce only closed the door and sat down on the other table, doing something that Tony, at this moment, didn't have an interest in. 

        I have quite the story to tell you. I am quite excited and I do not even know where to begin. But I suppose it should be from the start, should it not? 

It was during the afternoon that I decided to go out to the forests. I did not like it in the castle. Lately it has been feeling more like a prison than a home. I always feel constricted. Especially when Mother and Thor are not home. 

Thus I decided to go to the forests. I went further than was planned amd ended up the mountain. Sruprising, but it happened. I was quite lost in thought at that moment. Once I realized I turned to go, bit tripped. I fell into a crack that was present between the rocks. 

To cushion myself I used magic, yet as soon as I did I was enveloped in a green light. When I woke up, I was on Vanaheim. It took me quite some time to figure out a way back, mainly because I was panicking and yet I did. I could not help but panic. I did not know where I was. For all I knew I could have been in enemy territory. 

When I returned I finally realized what had happened. I had found a path between worlds. And it wasn't through the bifrost. Another completely separate pathway, that allows me to travel between worlds. It's amazing! 

I do not know how the paths work but I will go back tomorrow to study them more. It is such an exciting prospect. I am certain not even Heimdall will even known of this. 

Once I do figure out how to work these paths I will visit Midgard. I wish to see how the mortals are fairing. It has been five centuries since I had last visited Midgard. I was quite young back when I did visit. I am positive that it will be entertaining. 

I will take my leave at the moment but I will write all of my experiences of visiting Midgard in you. I think I will enjoy myself. But I have to make sure Odin does not learn of this. He has already banned travels to Midgard and I fear what punishment he will come up with this time if he finds out. Thus I need to keep thos secret. Odin will not like it if he learns of this. 

This may have been the most surprising entry Tony had read. Was this the same diary? He checked it to be sure. He couldn't believe it. Loki, who wanted people to kneel before him and thought of people as insects wanted to visit Earth. 

But, how did they know what he was like before the attack. And if he really was like this, then what changed him? Why did he turn into a conquering maniac? Granted, he hadn't tried anything fishy at all since he had been living with the Avengers. 

"Are you going to read further?" Tony looked towards Bruce. At his inquiring look Bruce replied, "I'm rereading the entries. Maybe I'll find something."

"Oh ok then Doc. Whatever you want."

Shaking his head to rid himself of the questions swirling in his head Tony flipped the page and continued. 

            I have finally figured out how to travel through those pathways. There is a different path for each world scattered all over Asgard. Today I'm going to Midgard, as planned. I was there for a moment only the last time and I'm going to go prepared. 

I do not know whether to take you with me or not. I am quite stuck in this choice. Well I'm preparing other things. Hopefully I'll have decided by then. 

This entry was a short one. Tony went on the next page. He really wanted to know what Loki did on Midg- Earth if it wasn't crushing people and taking over the planet. 

          I did not take you and for that I am quite glad. Someone tried stealing from me. I did give him a fright though, it was quite funny. The person ran away saying a demon was among them. 

Tony could almost imagine Loki laughing while writing this. This was the kind of stuff he enjoyed anyways. Messing with people.

Eventhough I am tired I really wish to write all my experiences in you. Where do I start? Well, when I arrived on Midgard I was lucky enough to end up in a dark alley instead of the middle of the road. That would not have ended well for anyone. I learned that I had landed in a place they called Britain. The year is 1880.

When I arrived I changed my clothes accordingly. I must admit, I am surprised how far the humans have come in terms of technology. It was by no means advanced like ours, but it was quite a change. Especially when, it had only been five centuries. The Midgardians, or humans as they call themselves had trains as modes of transportation for long distances. It was more efficient and quicker then travel through horses. Though they still used horses and carriges for travelling between cities. 

Todays was interesting. That is my final conclusion. I wish to observe humans more. It was also quite comforting to not being stared at all the time.

I think that was the best part of my little journey. No one looked at me as if I was something else, especially considering that I am not even of Midgard, and merely went their way. Tomorrow I will return and perhaps cause some mischief. I am the God of Mischief after all. 

Tony was surprised. Really surprised. "Is this what you wamted to show me Doc?", Tony questioned the normally quite doctor. 

Bruce nodded. "Tony, what I don't understand is that if Loki never hated Earth, never had anything against it's inhabitants, then why did he attack all those years ago."

Tony ran his hand over his face. "I guess the only way we'll find out is if we keep reading."
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Well, here it is.

I'm not really proud of it. But this is the fifth time I'm typing this chapter. This is as good as it gets.

Thank you for reading. Sorry for mistakes and OOC-ness.

Your sincerely,
YeranJ.