King Loki
Chapter 38
Chapter 38
Maybe he'd gone insane. Loki wasn't sure how or, at this point, when he'd begun to think about such a plan, but there it was.
At the forefront of his mind lay this idea he'd been stewing over. He'd been going back and forth between its potential for a way out of the mess he had gotten himself in to, or to make things worse - if that's even possible.
It was so unlike him to mull over such a far-fetched idea, but if he was going to be truthful to anyone, it was himself. He'd fucked up. He screwed up so badly since Thor's coronation day that he honestly had no clue how to fix it, which was probably why he was contemplating the impossible.
Loki hadn't mentioned a word to Cephera about his thoughts, but he couldn't help but wonder if Stark had been close to something.
Time travel was not something Loki would consider a reasonable thing to delve into, but then again he was feeling rather desperate to get a second chance to mend the mistakes he'd made.
So many variables would have to change in his past to create a more brighter future. A future Loki could be confident and proud of. Not like the one he'd set in motion now.
It would also mean dealing with his family in a different manner. For that matter, Loki had no idea, provided he actually was successful in returning to his past, if he would remember any of this or how far back he'd end up.
He hated the thought of seeking out Stark's alliance and this left Loki at a stand still. If Stark had managed to touch the past, Loki's combination of rune's and Tony's inventions could be the key to a more feasible creation, but how could he trust Tony Stark?
Sending Loki back to the past would mean this world would disappear, Loki was certain of that, provided he did retain his memories. How could he make Stark believe his offer to leave Earth alone if the human helps him?
The inventor had been in and out of sleep the last two days and Loki was concerned he'd suffered brain damage. If Stark was damaged the likelihood he would heal was slim and that left Loki back to square one.
Putting aside his irritation and anger, Loki had allowed Pepper to remain with Stark, mostly to avoid the man from getting out of bed half conscious and trying something else stupid.
Now, he would have to make a decision. If he went to Stark he would be forced to explain more than Loki was comfortable with to get the inventor to trust him, but trust was the only thing that might make this idea viable.
Time travel..., Loki must have gone insane to even think this was a plausible idea.
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"There is a guard waiting outside to escort you to your own room until I summon for you." Loki didn't waste time telling Pepper to get out the moment he entered Tony's room.
"He's been awake for a full hour, but he's still talking about nonsense." Pepper said to Loki pursing her lips and placing her hands to her hips. It was clear she didn't want to leave Loki alone with her boyfriend.
"I'll keep that in mind," Loki gestured to the door, his impatience showing through. He was desperate to get this over with. He was sure to get some snarky comments from Stark before he would get the man to listen properly.
With an unhappy look still set on her face, Pepper left and Loki closed the door behind her. "No soup?" Tony remarked barely managing to sit up, before settling into a slouch against his pillows.
"You're lucky to have your woman at your side." Loki retorted, already becoming irritated.
They stared at one another a moment. Stark still had a hazy look on his face, but he seemed sane.
"We have something in common Stark," Loki began, finally resolving himself to his purpose.
"I doubt that." Tony replied. "I mean, long capes, gaudy armor, and horny helmets aren't really my thing." He added.
Loki suppressed a scowl.
"You want me gone from here. According to recent events you want to make sure I never take over, or perhaps make it here to begin with."
"You can't blame a man for trying." Tony grinned.
"Indeed. You want me gone, and I want to leave." Loki got to his point with a reluctant mental push.
"I knew it." Tony snapped his fingers, or at least he tried. His hand coordination seemed a bit off as he was using his wrong hand. This worried Loki.
With Tony's other hand gone, would he be able to create things in the same manner as he once did?
"Don't get excited Stark. I don't plan to pack up and leave." Loki glared.
"Way to get a guy excited," Tony sighed dramatically.
"I want to help you find a way to jump back in time. I want to fix the mess I've made." Loki watched the mix of shock and then amusement and then confusion cross the inventors face.
"You want me, to help you go back in time so that you can be more successful?" Tony looked baffled and for once out of snarky comments.
"I have a deal for you." Loki continued. "If you help me, and it's successful, I'll make sure that Earth remains as it was and even go a step further and help prevent its future destruction that has yet to even happen here."
"Destruction?" Tony leaned up with great effort.
"I'd stay lying down Stark, I have a story to tell you that will make my siege look like a fire drill."
Notes
A/N: I hope everyone had good holidays! Thanks to everyone for being patient and also a thank you to those who worried about my disappearance. I made a boo-boo. When a announced taking the week off I had said I'd be back on January 4. I had forgotten that I had changed my updates to Tuesday's which should have made it January 5. So sorry!
On a brighter note I'm super glad you guys enjoyed the smut. Thought you all deserved a break from the serious tones of this fic.
@fraychan
Hahaha. You are not the only one in this boat. :p
9/17/15