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Heimdall can't help but chuckle at the sight that is occurring right in front of him, he never knew that watching Loki's affairs back on Midgard would be so entertaining and that his life there would bring all of these surprises. Well it looks like that Loki is finally doing some good and might win that upcoming war against Thanos after all, though he is in for a surprise when he eventually finds out that he is one stone less than he thought. Part of him is even happy that he didn't report Loki to Odin or Thor because if he had then Thanos would have had the upper hand and that maybe things wouldn't have gotten this far and Thanos would have won and did whatever he may be planning to for the future. Though he knows that eventually Thor will need to know the truth, but he will leave it up to Loki because deep down he knows that he would never let his own brother be in the dark any longer than needed to or his guilty conscience keep him from hiding the truth.
Aside from seeing whatever else Loki has to deal with, Heimdall is trying his best to see if there is possibly be any sign of a ship that can possibly be the one that is ready to attack Asgard. But so far he doesn't see anything that would possibly be a threat against Asgard, whoever that might be out there is clearly trying to bid their time and waiting for the right moment to make their attack. He is starting to worry that this threat might possibly already be in Asgard and none of them might even know it. While Heimdall continues to watch to see if there is any chances of possibly seeing a sign of the mysterious threat that is now lurking in the shadows, before Heimdal can even have a chance to see what else is going on. There is a mysterious blast that happened right behind him and once Heimdaill turned around he stares at the sight in disbelief.
It was a lavender giant that he can safely assume must be Thanos and he must also be the threat that wants to attack Asgard. He does not need any further confirmation except when Thanos starts to use the Gauntlet to blast at him. Heimdall got out of the just in time and it looks like Thanos is not going to stand around to reason and he is ready to fight whatever may be standing in his way. Before Hiemdell can even say one word to the Titan or reason with him, Thanos begins to try to attack Heimdall brutally and every single time Heimdall either manages to escape or make his own attack against the Titan. Thanos always finds a way to give a harder hit or use one of the stones to attack Heimdall. No one needs to watch this battle to know who might be winning it and who might be loosing in this battle.
The fight between Thanos and Heimdall didn't last any longer than how Heimdall would have wanted it to, despite any attack he could have made, in hopes that he would succeed to fight off him. Thanos had the upper hand literally and grabbed Heimdall from the neck, he held him up as gently as he can to have a good look at the Asgardian, he realize that Loki might be right about one thing. All of the other Asgardians are too predictable and rely on brute strength to win their battles.
"How pathethic, I can not believe that you are suppose to be the gatekeeper of this punny planet." said Thanos with an evil smirk on his face. "I could have defeated you easily without my Gauntlet if I tried."
"What do you want from us?" demanded Heimdell.
"I am going to give you one chance to give me a honest answer and this is one opportunity that I never give to anyone that dares to stand in my way" said Thanos."If you give me the answer I am looking for then I will leave Asgard in peace. Where is Loki and the remaing Infinity Stones?"
Heimdall knew that this is anything but good because if Thanos is now looking for Loki, it would mean that it is getting closer. The time for Loki to face and fight off Thanos is now approaching, the fate of the universe is now in Loki's hands and even before he has to make a choice. Heimdell can't tell that monster where Loki is or how much he knows about his quest for the Infinity Stones.
Then otherwise not only Loki would loose the battle before he would even have a chance to win, not too mention millions will die on the hands of Thanos. There is also the fact that now Loki is finally finding his own purpose and place, he finally found the happiness that he would have never found in Asgard. Thor does not need to know that his own brother is dead for real because he was trying to save the world from someone even worse than whatever a Frost Giant or Dark Elf can ever do if they try to attack Asgard. It looks like that it is going to take more than that to convince him to reveal where Loki's location is.
"Loki is dead, he has been dead for the past two months and would never be connected to these Stones." said Heimdell. "You are wasting your time and I will have to ask you to leave."
Instead of accepting this fate and simply leaving or worst taking his anger out on Heimdall, all Thanos did is smile at the gatekeeper. That smile is one of the biggest and most evil smiles that Thanos has ever given to any one of his victims. Every single second pass is a moment where any drastic thing could happen it even looks like if Thanos is about to laugh at Heimdell and the state that he is in right now. Thanos is already coming up with a plan on how he can get Loki's attention and send a little message to him.
"Well I don't think I'll be leaving just yet." said Thanos proudly with Heimdell staring at him with a mix of shock and concern. "I just need to talk to your king and that famous brother of Loki's before I depart from this weak planet..."
Back on Earth
There was a deadly silence in the apartment, Jane can not believe her eyes or even knows if she wants to believe it. She is seeing Loki, Thor's own brother, the one that he has been grieving over for the past two months and the one that they both say die has been alive this entire time. Not too mention is somehow close friends with Darcy... How is this possible? Jane has so many questions with one main concern, how Thor is going to react to all of this when he eventually finds out or when she tells him? How did Loki even survive in the first place? How did Darcy and Loki even meet in the first place? Are they close if Loki is letting Darcy hold his arm like that? What is Loki even doing on Earth? All of these questions and many more is now flying through Jane's head and she doesn't even know where to begin.
Loki is just as conflicted as she is, it had never occurred to him what he should do if Thor or Jane or worse both finds out Mysto's identity and his survival. He was hoping that he could just go around and find the Infinity stones, stop Thanos and just live his life without ever having to worry about something like this from happening. Well it happened and Loki can't change that now, no matter how much he wants to and now he just have to figure out how to get Jane on his side.
The best solution he could think of doing so far, is to tell her the truth, maybe if Jane knows what is really going on and what is at stake if she tells anyone else including Thor or if he doesn't have the freedom to get the gauntlet and last stone. She'll understand and might even keep his secret, she doesn't seem to be the type that wants to doom the world and let Thanos win for Thor's happiness. Looks like that might be the best way of handling this. Before Loki can have a chance to even say anything, Jane has a couple of things to say...
"How are you here? We saw you die back in the Dark World... Did you really die or did you sneak off and set one of your illusions to act like you and come up with an elaborate scheme to try to take over the world?" Jane begins asking. "Why did you even do it? To take over Asgard? Do you have any idea how much pain you put Thor through?"
"I am happy to see you too and believe me when I say returning back from the dead is one of the most challenging things I have ever done in my life." said Loki. "Now if you would just let me explain then-"
"I'm more happy that you are ready to give an explanation because you two both have a lot explaining to do and I am not living here until you two give me one." said Jane. "I can't believe this and you are so lucky that Thor's away, otherwise I would have called him to see this and here's an idea, when he comes back-"
"Wait! You can't tell him about Loki, if you do then it will hurt Loki and-" begins Darcy.
"Darcy, have you lost your mind?! Let's forget about what happened in New York for one minute and focus on the fact that you have been helping him for who knows how long and-" begins Jane before she got interrupted.
"If it helps matters, it was two months and the very moment I returned back to Earth was a day after 'my sacrifice' and it was a peaceful return." said Loki can't helping to add that fact in and catching Jane by surprise.
"That comment is definitely not helping." said Darcy with a groan.
"I could not help but make it, if we are going to get scolded at then we might as well make it accurate and give Jane the correct facts." said Loki. "Besides I think we should tell our guest the truth before she starts to create a Midgard to Asgard communication system or advice because the last thing we need is for Thor to join us."
"What?!" said both girls at the same time. Not even believing of what they are hearing. Darcy realize what Loki must want to do and why she just needs to make sure before Loki makes a big decision like this.
"Loki, are you sure you want to do this?" asked Darcy nervously. "I mean we don't have to do this right?"
"At the moment, I do not see any alternatives and it might benefit us if we are honest with miss Foster here." said Loki.
"At least I know you developed a sense of morality in the past couple of months, but that doesn't mean I am done with telling the two of you off." said Jane. "I really would like to know how you two even became friends in the first place and how you even survive from the Dark elves."
"I will tell you everything but you will need to agree not to tell Thor because-" begins Loki.
"Why would I agree to help you keep this secret? In case either of you haven't heard me the first time when I said that you both have a lot of explaining to do and the idea that you have been helping Loki hide for the past two months." said Jane still trying to make it sound like if they both did a serious crime. "Who knows what you two have been doing for the past two months and there is still one important question that is still on the table. How did you possibly survive?"
"Let me answer that for you before we start trying to explain the dire situation that we are in and how you would be doing Thor more good if you don't tell him of my true whereabouts." said Loki. "I used a heeling potion to heal my injuries and drank it prior to the fight and every moment I was pretending to have died, my injuries were heeling."
"Ok, I guess that makes sense and what is this so called dire situation?" asked Jane annoyed. "Can I talk to you alone for a moment? So that way it might help me process this more and won't have the tendency to be ready to yell at both of you at the same time."
Both Loki and Darcy looked at each other nervously, they both know that this would be anything but good and might possibly lead to an even bigger problem where none of them can even control. But Loki knows that it might be for the best and they need to settle this or else everyone including Thor will be outside their front door demanding answers and ready to take the stones and him away. Loki highly doubts that it would go that far, but he doesn't think it would be a good idea to just use that as comfort. He may have not known Jane for long but she doesn't seem to be the type that would ever keep a secret from Thor or try to unless he gives her a good reason.
Could trying to search and obtain six Infinity Stones and a gauntlet before an giant mad alien gets them in order to save the universe from extinction be an understandable excuse? That the reason why he never came to them for help is not only for his history with them but the dangers that they would be facing if they knew the truth would convince her in seeing their point of view?
"Are your that it might be a good idea of leaving the two of you alone? I mean the last time you guys met one of another, he was dying or fake dying I don't see how this conversation will go if I let you guys alone in the same room..." said Darcy nervously. But instead of a response, she got a look from both Loki and Jane that is saying 'seriously' "I mean just don't be too hard on each other and... I guess this is my cue to go..."
'I just hope that I don't get fired for this or worse Loki on a one way ticket to jail...' thought Darcy as she goes to the end of the hall and tries to get close to hear the conversation. Along with feeling an intense amount of guilt that she just hopes that she can find a way to make things right with Loki, she is definitely going to be in the top ten worst humans list for Loki at this rate.
Loki has never felt so nervous before in his life, he just wish that Darcy was still part of this conversation so that way she can help soften the blow. He stares at Jane unsure what is she going to say or do once he's done. The first time that they met and even before he tried to pull a stunt like this, she slapped him in the face, well he doesn't need to worry about that this time because they are going to talk like grown adults and try to work things out. At least he hopes that they would because the world depends on it...
"So how is my brother doing before he left for Asgard?' said Loki. "I am interested in his well being and we might as well start this off smoothly and try to be more friendly towards one another."
"You still faked your death and hurt Thor for who knows why you would do it for whatever is the reason could be for trying to keep this secret." said Jane annoyed. "You know what's even worse, you even brought Darcy down in this and if you two got caught then she might get the blame for helping you create a conspiracy or something. Then-"
"I never intended for Darcy to get into any trouble, besides getting caught by any other Midguardians is the least of my concerns at the moment." said Loki. "When it comes to this mission that I have placed myself and I need to finish what I have started."
"What is this so called mission?" demanded Jane. "Is it to try to get my friend to help you bring your Chiteri army back to Earth or something?"
"First of all, it's Chitari and you are right about one thing this is connected to them in a way." said Loki. "But it's not them, the problem lies with their leader and he is more dangerous than whatever rage I could bring to this planet. Let us start small, has Thor ever told you and explained more about the Aether and it's power?"
"The only thing Thor and your dad told me is that those elves wanted to get it for world destruction and it was missing for many centuries." said Jane. "But what does that Aether have to do with all of this?"
"It's because if their leader gets his hand on the Aether then he is going to use the power in the stone that the Aether has to help him destroy the universe." explained Loki. "In fact all he needs is a magic golden glove and five other stones in order to do that and I have already gathered will be able to stop him before he can even begin."
"What? That's what all of this about? You and Darcy are going around the universe to collect these magic rocks from falling in the hands of this crazy super villain?" asked Jane confused. "How is this happening? Do you think that is what going on in Asgard right now?"
"It's possible, but we know nothing more than what you have been told by Thor and I do wonder what might be going on over there." said Loki. "But judging from recent events it would not surprise me if Thanos does decides to pay Asgard a visit."
"Wait, Thanos? Is he this guy that is now after the Aether and these magic rocks that your talking about?" asked Jane trying to piece the story together.
"Yes that is his name and those 'magic rocks' are called the Infinity stones." said Loki trying his best to remain patient. "The Aether is one of them or rather have the stone inside of it. There are six Infinity stones, we have five and Thanos has one and the gauntlet, we need to find a way to get them and sneak around in Thanos's lair to try to get these objects to save the universe.
"Ok what would happen if you fail to pull this off?" asked Jane. "What is this Thanos going to do? Substitute in trying to take over Earth for you or something?"
"Worse than that, if Thanos gets a hold of all six Infinity stones and puts them on the Gauntlet then he will have the power to destroy the whole universe." said Loki. "That would be the worst scenerio if he gets all six stones and it doesn't help matters that he is also after me and the fact that we also have four out of six Infinity stones. The other one... is in a secured location and is currently with the Avengers, I have the confidence that it will be well protected. That fact alone once he finds out is not going to make me one of Thanos's favorite person in the world and would put me in the must destroy list."
"Well at least you are doing some good in the time that you are here." said Jane. "But I still don't-"
"That's not all there is still one thing I haven't told you." interrupted Loki catching Jane by surprise.
"Wait there's more?" asked Jane not even knowing what to expect at this point.
"You know that new superhero Mysto, let's just say that we might be connected to his orgins and well let's just say that I am more humiliated by this." said Loki. "I mean going around in a suit with a mask and pretending to be overly heroic is exhausting. But at the same time, it is surprisingly beneficial I would have never have expected and at times even get some positive responses. Sometimes I even had the chance to stop one of the worst foes when it comes to them being annoying or just a waste of time when it comes to their world domination scheme and flawed plans. Please don't tell me that I was that delusional..."
"Wait are you telling me that your Mysto too? You fought Ultron and have been fighting with the Avengers?" asked Jane surprised at the revelation. "Wait you have been helping the Avengers and Thor as a superhero? Does anyone else know about this? Why didn't you tell Thor any of this? If Thanos is that big of a problem than why doesn't anyone in Asgard try to go after him and stop him?"
"Why would they go after someone that they don't even know that exists? It is not like I can tell anyone about Thanos because back in Asgard when I was in that prison cell after that little fiasco and my previous acts against Asgard. Would anyone believe me?" said Loki. "If I came out and told Thor then I would be back in a jail cell back in Asgard and Thanos would have targeted you, Thor and everyone else if they ever finds out about me being on Earth and having five of the most powerful artefics in history. Then he would have used you all against me and the less that knows about my mission, I was practically doing both of you a favor and how would you react and plan to do if you see Thanos and his alien army standing outside your front door?"
"Ok you made your point, I guess that explains why Mysto reminds Thor a lot of you. But still are you ever going to reveal yourself to him once all of this is over?" asked Jane. "Are you really going to make Thor live a lie for the rest of your lives? Do you even want that or care that you are still causing this pain?"
That question caught Loki off guard and he didn't expect to think of it that way, would he really be that willing to make Thor go through this for the rest of their lives? Of course deep down he doesn't want that to happen and knows that it would be really unhealthy for both of them. Maybe they should just try to move on from the lives that they had back in Asgard. Maybe all Thor needs is time and he can move on from all of the feelings of guilt and regret he must be feeling towards their failed brotherly relationship. As much as he doesn't wasn't to do it, things have to be this way or else things would just get too complicated and besides there is no way that Thor would ever forgive him for lying to him for this long and for doing so in the first place. He is barely getting through with this conversation with Jane, what makes him think that he would ever make things right with Thor?
"It has to be this way, no matter how it may hurt anyone. I need to ask you if you may keep all of this a secret because the fate of the whole universe depends on it." asked Loki. "I know that this might be a lot to ask and you care about my brother, but I can't stop Thanos if I am stuck in a prison cell."
"Maybe if you tell Thor of what you told me then maybe he would be helpful or try to understand." suggested Jane. "You can't keep a secret like this forever, what if someday you get caught by someone else or Thor? Do you really want him to find out this way or another way where you might not be able to explain to him what is really going on and Thor might not be able to accept the truth and that could hurt you two more than you would if you just try to make things right and-"
"That would have worked if things did not go this far but right now it's too late for any reconciliation." interjected Loki. "I have to focus on defeating Thanos, if we don't and if he wins, then-"
"I know the world will be doomed, but you really can't expect me to help you continue to hurt Thor because your so insecure to face him yourself." said Jane. She almost said scared but she doesn't think that word and Loki would mix well unless if she wants a war to break out in Darcy's apartment. But someone has to point out the obvious and if no one is going to do it then she might as well do it herself. "You are never going to know what's going to happen unless you go for it and see if you can fix it, how do you know that Thor won't forgive you if you don't give him the chance? I'm sure that he would be more than happy to help once he finds out about Thanos and you're not giving him a chance to-"
"I can't give him that chance because that is a choice that will change everything and it would destroy everything that I have worked for. Everyone's lives are already in danger because of me just being on this planet and having most of the Infinity stones, Thanos will torture you for information if he has the slightest idea that you are withholding any information and he will choose the person that I care about the most about to make sure he has some kind of control over me and blackmail me into submission." said Loki annoyed. "He is more likely to choose Thor or..."
Before Loki can finish, he stops himself because the idea of Darcy and Thanos being in the same room together and Darcy getting tortured because of him... There is no way that he is ever going to let that happen because not only he will give Thanos a war that he will never forget but Loki is going to make sure of that. The difference between Thor and Darcy is that Thor might have the strenght to survive whatever Thanos can throw at him both physically and mentally because of the decades that Thor have spent fighting in battle. Darcy might not because of her optimistic attitude and inexperience in battle, Thanos will use that and will view it as a weakness and use it to break Darcy until he breaks her or until he comes in to stop Thanos.
Maybe he should ask Darcy if she wants to better prepare herself because not only it would make things easier if he didn't have to keep an eye on her, but she can have the ability to fight off the Chitari and the Black Order on her own while he focuses on Thanos. He does not know if... why should he care? They are not friends anymore and it shouldn't matter if they are in danger, but still deep down Loki knows he does care and wants to make sure that his roommate is fine that's all.
"Do you mean Darcy... Are you, do you guys-" started Jane nervously unsure if she wants to hear the answer that Loki might give her.
"Uh no, it's not like that and the last thing that we need is to have me constantly having to worry about protecting Darcy and Thor from Thanos, I can't save the universe if I have to worry about them being tortured by Thanos, believe me when I say that it is better for all of us if he doesn't know." said Loki. "Can you keep this confidential please?"
"I don't know if I can... I need time to process this..." said Jane. "I can't make a decision just yet, I don't want to make this Infinity quest thing harder for you two if your really are trying to save the universe. But at the same time I don't think I want to lie to Thor and be stuck in a web of lies for the rest of my life, so I need some time to think about this and try to figure out what I do about this."
"Of course, I understand..." said Loki disappointed but understanding. "More than you realize..."
Loki is concerned about his secret and is disappointed that Jane might not agree to hold it. But at the same time he sees what Jane must be going through and understand how she must be feeling, he got her friend to lie to her for two months. It is obviously going to hurt more than he would have been with one of Odin's lies and at least Odin never asked him to continue that lie for the well being of Asgard and to lie to the ones that he cares about the most. Loki is asking Jane to lie to the person that she loves the most and to hurt him more than life itself. Any doubt that he had about Jane or the mere fact that Thor is going to outlive her is gone, is he any better than Odin? Deep down he knows that Odin would never approve a relationship between the two and might have even thanked Loki for unintentionally damaging it, but he's now saddened by the sight of Jane and the predicament that he put her in.
Before Loki can even say another word, Jane got up from her seat and headed over to where Darcy is standing at the other end of the hall. Loki quietly turned to followed her before he winds up stoping himself to the entrance of the hall near the door for his room. He knows that it might be best if he stays out of this, let them sort this out on their own. He already ruined one thing for Darcy, Loki does not want to damage both her and Jane's friendship anymore than he already did.
Loki just hopes that this doesn't ruin things for Darcy. He just wish that he can use the power of the Stones to fix this or just go and find a spell that can possibly work to fix this. He's also worried of how things would change for Thor and Jane's relationship because of the burden of holding this secret and possibly have them break their relationship beyond repair. Will he ever stop hurting others because of his actions? Will he ever stop being a monster? No matter what Darcy may say he knows that statement is true, tonight and the fight for the Stone is more than enough proof to confirm that he is one. Strange made it loud and clear that if he had it his way then Loki would be in some other dimension never to be seen again. He just wishes that the fight against Thanos and saving the universe will be more than enough to make up for everything.
"So how did it go?" asked Darcy nervously.
"Loki told me everything and I want to have some time to think about this and I have to ask why did you help him?" asked Jane. "Not that I'm saying that it's a bad thing but it's a question that hasn't been able to escape my mind? Is he really planning to face off this Thanos? How do you feel about all of this?"
Loki went closer to the hall to have a better spot to hear it, he remembers what Darcy said back in Stark tower but he just needs to hear it from her. He needs to know if Darcy meant every single word that was said on that night and if she feels the same way now. Loki wouldn't blame her for being angry at him for life because of what happened, he wouldn't blame her because he would feel the same way as well. But Darcy is not like that and she doesn't seem to be the type that would hold a grudge for that long if not at all. Loki carefully listened to whatever words that are now about to be said...
"Well I may have had some suspicions of Loki when I first met him, but I saw him as a lost individual who has yet to see his potential." said Darcy. "I also had the strange feeling that I needed to help him and for some reason it felt right. Not for the idea that I might be indirectly responsible for who knows how many damages for a hostile takeover. It is almost like if I was meant to help him and now every time whenever we are in the same room together it just wired we are just always happy together and I don't know why but it's always more magical than I could ever imagine..."
"What do you mean by 'magical'?" asked Jane confused and starting to make her own realization towards both Loki and Darcy.
"I don't know it's just something that happens between us and I always seem to enjoy spending time with him more and more than I would with Ian or anyone other guy." said Darcy. "I mean one minuete we're just hanging out and the next we are always on some exciting adventure that can be crazy unpredictable... I don't think I can imagine my life without this excitement or Loki in it..."
Jane stared at Darcy as she continues to talk, but she wasn't listening and now realize one thing that she can't believe that is happening right in front of her. Now she needs to have more time to think about what should she do in this situation and if she can even make a decision without hurting Thor or Darcy. Looks like it is going to take more time to think about and to figure out what might be the best solution for the problem at hand. But she is going to figure this out alone and she just hopes that Thor doesn't come back tonight or any time that she would need to stop and think about what is she going to do about all of this.
Along with to process all of this information before making any choices or plans about Loki and the fact that they are trying to save the world from Thanos who apparently is determined to get these stones and will go after Loki. If she tells Thor then not only Loki will get help to defeat Thanos but it might get Loki in trouble and hurt Darcy and if she helps them keep their secret then she is going to be hurting Thor more than she ever wanted to. But either way this problem has negative consequences no matter what direction she decides to go. She just needs time to figure this out...
"I am going to give you the next couple of days off because I need to figure this out on my own." said Jane. "I guess I will be seeing you and Loki later..."
With that Jane left the apartment in deep thoughts on what she should do about of this, she is conflicted with what might be the best course of action. She needs to think of something and give both of them the answer soon or else it is going to make all three of their lives difficult. Once Jane is gone, both Loki and Darcy just stared at each other not knowing what to say or think about this new development.
The risk of Loki being exposed and his secret no longer being a secret is the highest than it has ever been. At any moment Thor will come back and he will find out the truth and all of this will be over. Loki is about to go into his room and the only thing he wants is to be alone and for get about all of the troubles on his mind and to try to find a way to get out of this. But for once no illusion is going to get him out of this mess or convince Jane to keep his secret a secret, Loki just wishes that he can go back in time and undo this night. Unfortunately time does not work that way and he would be making things worse as he keeps trying to change and breaking the laws of time. Before Loki can even have a chance to go into his room, Darcy is there to try to start a new conversation between the two of them and to try to make things right between them. But it got off to a bad start...
"I guess we can both agree that this has been a rough night for the both of us, let's just hope that things don't get any worse than this huh?" said Darcy. "So did Jane said anything to you about me possibly getting fired?"
"She didn't mention anything of the sort and to be honest I think she's more worried on how to move her relationship with Thor going forward." said Loki. "It's not like we are asking her to tell him everything, we are asking her to keep a secret that would potentially ruin their relationship and a dangerous one that would leave Thor unprepared for a fight if Thanos comes in ready to interrogate them about his whereabouts."
"I don't know if I should be feeling relieved or nervous because at any moment I am worried for those words to come out and then I am looking for jobs on the market." said Darcy. "But oh well at least you got the last Infinity stone that we need before we have to face Thanos or at least sneak and break into his home to get the last stone and the-"
"Look Darcy, I had a rough night as it is and I want to have at least one good night sleep before I have to face an angry Thor, ready to throw his hammer at me after he finishes scolding me as early as tomorrow." said Loki. "So I would really appreciated if you would allow me to head to bed early and let me... sleep."
"Yeah, of course you want to get some sleep, you did go through a lot tonight and it must have been tough..." said Darcy trying to be casual and trying to keep Loki out a little longer before she knows that she has to try to reach out. "Wait Loki, there's something I have to-"
Before Darcy can even finish saying what she is about to say, Loki went in and quickly closed the door behind him. He can not stay there a moment longer because of everything and the growing feelings of guilt, fear and the feelings that he had towards Darcy is not helping him. He can't believe how things went from wonderful to horrible in just one night and this storm is still yet to be done because of Thanos and his secret might possibly getting exposed and the fact that things are going to fall apart.
In the past month, Loki thought that he could possibly have made this life work and he might finally have place where he can finally belong. Now he is nothing but a monster that is ready to destroy everything he touches. Loki knows one thing that this can't keep going on and he needs to try to repair the damage that he created for Thor and Jane, then later try to make things right with Darcy. He has to do this before Thanos comes and when he fights him because he doesn't want them to face the consequences for his actions.
He can not continue to think straight or come up with a plan with Darcy constantly trying to knock on his door in hopes that he would open and they would talk. But Loki doesn't want any of it, he remembers that arguement and how it escalated from bad to worse with Darcy only assuming the worst of him and calling him a monster. He's not angry with Darcy but he is hurt by those words and disappointed by it and these never stopping feelings towards Darcy is not helping matters. He just wish that he can just find a way to make them stop and just to have the courage to tell Darcy to leave him alone. But he can't because he is now realizing that he cares about her so much to try to do so, he just can't figure out why he is feeling this way towards Darcy and why can't stop these feelings or try to get over them? Maybe after this then they should give their friendship a break... a long break...
"Loki..." said Darcy as she is about to try one last time and now knows that Loki might be too upset and tired right now to try to talk. Before she leaves for the night, she knows that she might as well try to say it anyway. "I'm sorry... for everything..."
Once the sounds of Darcy's footsteps are gone, Loki just about ready to break down but knows that he has to stay strong and just let his magic knock over a couple of books and a lamp onto the side. The emotions that Loki is now feeling is swirling in his head and everything that he thought that he could do and the hope for things to have changed for the better is now gone. If things are going to be this way then why does he bother? Maybe he can't fight off whatever fate that has been assign to ever since he was born, maybe he was never meant to live his life like this and that he is meant to live his life alone and that's how it's going to be once all of this is over. He's going to be leaving Midgaurd forever...
Meanwhile back on Asgard
Thanos is ready to eintertain the audience that he has managed to attract with Heimdall on his knees and was patiently waiting for who ever runs this planet to show up and to face him like the heroes that they believe that they are. He needs to send a message to Loki loud and clear, he can't do it if he does not make sure that Loki get this message and the universe prepare themselves for a war that they are never going to win. The guards, Sif and the Warrior three are ready to fight off the evil Thanos that is ready to fight to save the strange and new invader from beyond the planet.
Thanos just smile at the sight of them trying so hard to beat him, they should be grateful that he is going to spare them from a humiliating defeat. Once he sees both Thor and Odin trying to make their way to the front and ready to fight Thanos off and banish him from Asgard forever. But Thanos knows that this is going to be one of the easiest things that he has ever done and really hopes for the two of them to give him an answer for Loki's whereabouts because he is the one that he is looking for. Thanos is more than willing to leave Asgard without hurting anyone but only if they give him any information about Loki and truthful information.
"Well it's about time that one of you showed up, I was starting to think that you would be cowards and wouldn't have the courage to face me." said Thanos with smug grin. "I just have one question and if you all tell me the truth then I will be more than happy to leave in peace."
"We are not going to tell you anything, what makes you think we would tell you any priceless information that would bring more danger to-" begins Odin.
"Maybe it's because of the fact that the information that I am seeking is information that you all would be more than happy to share and would be willing to sacrifice one life for hundreds." said Thanos with a snear.
"I have a better idea, why don't you just leave Asgard in peace and let Heimdall go?" suggested Thor. "Whatever deal that you may have in mind must not be an honest one and I don't believe that we want anything-"
"But you will all hear it, I am willing to trade one life for another and if he's listening to me then he really needs to think things through right now. The last thing any of us want is any trouble on the horizon." said Thanos. "That or you all might be more than happy to make the decision for him, now give me Loki and the Infinity Stones or their location, then I will be more than happy to leave this sorry excuse of a planet peacefully."
That caught everyone by surprise, they did not know what to think or say because the demand that this strange new alien is surprising. He wants Loki and the Infinity Stones? Why does he believe that Loki had some kind of connection to the stones or even want Loki in the first place? Doesn't he know that Loki has been dead for two months? Well either way they are going to stop him and make sure that he doesn't lay one hand on the Infinity Stones, along with finally giving this titan the news that have been two months ago.
Thor is going to make sure that this monster is not going to get away with holding his friend for ransom and using Loki's name in negative way. This is one of the rare moments where he's happy that Loki's gone because he wouldn't have to deal with whatever pain Thanos may be planing for him, well he is going to make sure that Thanos does not hurt anyone for whatever vendetta he may have against his brother and to save Heimdall and the world from whatever plans Thanos may have for Asgard and later on the universe. Whatever plan he may be planning must be big if he wants all of the Infinity Stones and it's a plan that is going to hurt others more than help them.
"Loki is dead and the Infinity Stones are scattered across the universe." said Thor defensibly. "Now let Heimdell go and we'll let you go easy and don't bother to come back or-"
"You want me to let him go?" asked Thanos pretending to be shock before he became angry. "I will let him go. Before I do so I want to say one thing, you may think that lying to protect Loki and the stones will delay the inevitable, but you are only hurting yourselves more than any of you may realize. It looks like I may not get an honest answer from you Asgardians, but that does not mean I won't keep my word."
With that Thanos pulled out the hand with the Infinity Gauntlet in place, the two stones is held in it's place and showed it to all of the Asgardians catching all of them by surprised. Odin has never been more surprised in his entire life, he was robbed right under his nose and without setting extra security measures he let the most powerful objects in the universe land in the hands of a monster like Thanos. Right now it doesn't matter on how Thanos could have possibly gotten the stones but it is important to figure out what to do to stop Thanos for good.
Before any one can do anything, Thanos used his other hand to get a good grip on Heimdall and soon once he grabs a hold of Heimdall. He puts the Gauntlet right up to his chest and the golden stone begins to grow brightly. At first no one can tell what Thanos is doing or what he is trying to do, but they were soon able to find out once they see Thanos moves the Infinity Gauntlet away from him. The next thing they all knew is that Heimdell dropped down to the ground, the heelers who were witnessing the whole encounter from the back quickly ran to the front and towards him, but were stopped once Thanos moved the hand with the Guantlet pointing on them. Everyone backed away from the steps that they have take to fight off Thanos. He smiles at the sight and is ready to laugh at the sight right in front of him, at least they now know what happens when they try to lie to him.
"Consider this a warning of what your future may look like and you might want to warn Loki if he doesn't turn himself in with all of the missing stones then I will hurt every single one in the universe until he does." said Thanos as he blast a statue in pieces with the power stone and make his way back to his ship.
Once Thanos is gone, everyone immiediatly raced towards Heimdall to make sure if he's alright, so far things are not looking so good and he is unconscious. None of the healers can figure out what is wrong with Heimdell and all they can determine is that he's alive but barely. Thor almost have half the mind to throw his hammer at the ship to see if he can stop the titan from going any further than a foot off the ground, but he missed as the ship flies away. How dare he go out of his way to threaten Asgard and hurt Heimdall like this? Not only that blackmailing them to bring him Loki and the four remaining Infinity Stones to him in order to not do what he just did to everyone else, something that he would never allow any one to do if Loki was alive with all of the Infinity Stones. Even then what does he suggest for them to do, did up Loki's body and gather all of the Infinity Stones and throw it to him? Before Thor can have a chance to think more about their unexpected and now unwelcome visitor.
"Thanos... he must have gotten the Soul stone from..." said Odin in complete shock on what just occurred. "We must move quickly not only for Heimdall, we don't have enough time and he's fading fast. But we also need to rally every soldier and warrior to the brief room because if he's going to go to war with everyone then we are going to need all of the help that we can get to make sure that he doesn't do any more damage then he already has."
Thor is surprised to see how desperate his father is to stop Thanos and have so many questions of what he just did to Heimdell and why does he want the Infinity Stones and Loki? He needs all of the information that he can to stop him for good, he does not want to know what he would have done to Loki if he was still alive and now he has to figure out what might be the potential history between Thanos and Odin. The last thing that he need is to have another big secret that would cause more trouble than he needs at the moment because the last time Odin kept a secret he lost his brother...
There is no time to grieve because Loki would have wanted him to fight this monster and he wouldn't be surprised if Loki would have come up with a trick to escape or find a way to defeat Thanos and getting his revenge in process. That is if Thanos did something in the past that would warrant in Loki wanting revenge, but other than that Loki would have stayed and he would have fought. That is something he needs to do for everyone and mostly himself, he would never be able to forgive himself if Thanos went to Midguard and torture all of his friends and Jane. He is going to do everything he can to stop Thanos, for whatever pain he must have caused before and whatever connection that he has to Loki. Thor is not going to let Thanos win, he's going to do everything he can to stop Thanos and to save everyone from his wrath.
The Next Three Days on Earth
Jane thought hard about what she found out and how to deal with this problem, she thinks that she found a sollution where all four of them can win and she wouldn't have to hurt anyone. Not too mention maybe even make both Thor and Loki happy, it may not feel like it at the time but she knows that they will be happy about it over time. Plus she can't stand in the way if Darcy and Loki have any form of feelings towards one another, she's knows better than anyone what it's like to be seperate from someone she cares about in that way. The way they both look at each other, how Loki seems to care about Darcy's wellbeing and how Darcy describes their time together as "magical," she doesn't need to spend two months with them to know how they really feel about each other. Jane is surprised that no one else sees that they have feelings for one another or maybe they do and just haven't said anything. Then again they are more Thor's friends and they must have seen that Darcy and Loki/Mysto's relationship is more than just friends. It is painfully obvious...
It also seems clear that Loki must have changed a lot since the last time they met and if he's telling the truth about this Thanos guy. Then it would mean the problem would be bigger than she could ever imagine. But still Thanos or no Thanos, this can't keep going on and whether they want to admit it or not, Thor's going to find out sooner or later. They didn't want her to find out and she still found out, but with the deal and compromise that she is about to propose to them, maybe it will help and they will be able to make something work for all of them and help out when it comes to dealing with all of this conflict. Along with helping Loki defeat Thanos and won't allow her to hurt Thor in the process. So Jane picks up the phone and pressed Darcy's number and waited for Darcy to pick up, once she did Jane got down to business.
"Hi Darcy, it looks like we are going to have that talk today." said Jane. "I will be coming to your apartment later today and please make sure that Mysto is there to hear what I have to say. I came up with a compromise where everyone will be happy."