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Chapter 144

Chapter 144
"All aboard the Tony Express!" Tony yelled with his hands cupped over his mouth. He'd made quick work of repairing the Byfrost, he was eager to get home.
Until Loki figured out the portal, they were no good to anyone in Asgard. All the Avengers plus Peggy and Howard were all returning to Midgard.
Loki kissed the back of his wife's hand. "Do not be long. Suvia needs you and I'm sure my mother is eager to see Ikol." Loki told her.
"I know." She smiled. She was going to retrieve their child and bring him home. On top of that Stark and her still had experiments to aide the Mechanovian people. And though Loki still didn't like the idea, he didn't argue. One day those experiments just might make it easier to conceive another child and Loki would like that.
He did, however, hate that he would have Stark to thank for it, but he didn't plan on seeing Stark ever again after this departure. Cephera would, but Loki had no reason to, and he meant to keep it that way.
"Come on, Mom," Tony teased Cephera who was holding them up. Sighing and rolling her eyes she turned from Loki. Loki watched the newly renewed Byfrost suck them into its void and disappear.
Afterwards, he turned on his heels and made his way to the palace. It was just him, his mother, and Suvia left to oversee the research of the portal. When Cephera returned she would join as well but everyone else had gone, even Thor.
It boggled Loki's mind why Thor was so attached to the mortal. At least Loki could grow old with Cephera, but Thor wouldn't have that pleasure. Unless...,
Loki hadn't thought of it. But it was possible to give her longer life if Frigga allowed it. After all, she was the Almother and ruler of the nine realms. She could institute Thor a divorce, which oddly he hadn't asked for. Not that Loki had heard of anyhow.
Not willing to think of Thor's odd choice of companion, he set his mind to his task. He had long days of research ahead of him and he was looking forward to having his wife next to him in their bed and watching his son grow up.
He hated to think what might occur once they found the world Suvia is so desperate to travel to, following her husband. Loki was afraid Cephera might offer to go as well. Her heart was always looking out for others.
Loki tried not to bring up the subject. He didn't want to plant any ideas in his wife's head that may not have been there prior. Howard Stark had already agreed that it was better for himself to go back, while Peggy seemed torn.
She hasn't outright voiced it, but Loki could tell by the way that woman looked at Captain Rogers that she didn't want to let go. He knew how that felt at least. He could sympathize on some level even if he didn't say so.
Reaching his tower he grabbed his current research and headed down to the library where Suvia was bent over the pools remains as usual. She was tracing her fingers over the indents of runes she couldn't quite make out.
"Anything new?" Loki asked trying not to startle her.
"I think so. I've noted a few ruins I think this one might be. I'm hoping once we translate the rest surrounding it, we'll be able to make a clear distinction." She replied never looking up.
"Fair enough," he replied and watched her a second before speaking again. "When this portal is ready, and you leave this universe, my wife may offer to join you...,"
"I won't allow it. It's too risky. Once we go through, there is no way to know for sure if we can return. She has a life here I never had and never will have. She has a young son, if you're asking me to refuse her then you need not worry about that." She replied as if reading his thoughts.
Honestly, it unsettled him that she could read him that way. It reminded him that he and Tyr were very much already alike. He might have been okay with admitting he and Tyr were indeed the same man, but he wasn't alright with becoming a monster like him.
"Thank you." Loki replied. "She means well, she always do, but she does tend to put the larger number of people in danger above her hearts desires. Myself and Ikol might not be enough to stop her from saving millions of lives." Loki loved his wife, but hated her resolve for the greater good.
"I can handle my husband. Mr. Stark will be returning and with some knowledge from this reality he will be better prepared to bring together those needed to help me." Suvia still hadn't looked up.
Loki admired her detication. Tyr certainly had something to look out for.
Surely, Tyr wasn't foolish enough to think his wife wasn't a threat. Why hadn't he killed her?
The thought had been playing on Loki's mind. Why had Tyr left Suvia alive? There was a possibility that deep down he cared, but he certainly didn't seem like it. Maybe he enjoyed the chase. He did seem to enjoy playing games.
It was yet another one of those many things Loki thought offhandedly and then pushed aside. Her life was of no interest to him. Soon she'd be gone and he and Cephera could start anew with a peaceful life.
"I'll be in the back with the books if you need me." Loki told her. She nodded and he left her to her work.
(Thor)
He felt bad for having to leave Jane again after only having spent such a short time with her upon his last return. He'd been certain at the time that he would be on Midgard longer.
This time around he was sure he'd have more time, but first he needed to talk to her. She'd been acting strange and Sif had him worried that maybe she was pregnant. Even though they'd been careful he still worried.
He'd thought it through and it wasn't what he wanted. A child between himself and Jane could go either way. They could have a mortals life or an Asgardians life. There was no choice, it would be genetic.
On top of that, Jane had been adamant that she wasn't ready. Her work meant so much to her and a child was more responsibility than she wanted right now.
Truthfully, the thought of a child with anyone didn't settle well in his mind. Thor was not ready to be a father. Loki had been tossed into parenthood because of Tyr and the choices Cephera made. He'd adapted, but really they were still so young in Asgardian standards.
When they reached Stark tower, Jane had gone. Probably buried herself in her work as she tended to do. Using Mjolnir, Thor flew back to Janes apartment and landed on her patio.
The screen door was pulled across, but unlocked. He let himself in and startled Darcy who was watching tv eating a fist full of popcorn.
"Ror ack," she said through a mouthful. Thor didn't understand her, but it didn't matter.
"Where's Jane?" He asked.
Darcy chewed her mouthful before responding. "Upstairs," she replied. "I guess everything went well?" She called after him, to which he didn't reply.
"Jane," Thor said knocking on the door softly as she often told him to do. He had a habit of banging.
"Come in, Thor." Jane replied. Thor did and found Jane sitting by the window a deep thoughtful look on her face.
"Something is wrong." Thor instantly knew it. Her demeanour was not what he was used to.
"Yeah," she took a deep breath. "I can't do this." She told him. "You leaving to save the world. I never know if you're coming back or if you've died."
"Jane," Thor began.
"No, hear me out." She hushed him when he was close enough and knelt near her. "I've been thinking about things and I've realized that you and I, it's not right. I care for you, I do, but it's not how I thought it was." She paused. Her nerves were clear.
"I don't understand," Thor honestly felt confused. They'd spent a great few weeks together.
"Have you ever been with someone and just realized it was the thrill that made it last. You're a great guy, but you're also a very important one. I was doe-eyed for a mysterious stranger and now that I know you better I don't feel that same spark. I care for you, but more as a friend."
Thor felt the sting of her words and yet he couldn't condemn her. He knew what she meant because it's how he felt with Sif. They'd moved so fast before letting their true feelings shine and because of that, they'd nearly destroyed any friendship they might have had.
"I understand." Thor replied. He chose, in that moment, to be the better man.
He would not be angry. He would not judge.
If Jane's friendship was something he could still have he would take it. "I still wish to help you understand the stars." He told her with a smile.
"I'd like that." She agreed.
"I will bring you back to Asgard, only this time you will be able to stay longer and for better reasons." Thor suddenly felt a little lifted. It hurt that Jane would not be his lover, but sometimes friendship was just as precious. He'd learned that from Sif.
Janes face lit up. It looked as though his answer took an invisible weight from her shoulders. He'd done the right thing. She hugged him and Thor embraced her back. It would be interesting to see what Jane would accomplish with his help. He looked forward to it.

Notes

Comments

@fraychan
Then I have done my job well. :p

Yasumi Yasumi
6/15/15

Your cliff hangers wound me D:

fraychan fraychan
6/12/15

@fraychan
Keep that adrenaline pumping, still a lot to come.

Yasumi Yasumi
5/14/15

Oh god I can't even describe how happy this chapter made me. I'm feeling a slight adrenaline rush haha

fraychan fraychan
5/12/15

@fraychan
I agree, things have could been so much different if things had just come to light sooner.

Yasumi Yasumi
5/7/15