Chapter 18
~XVII~
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Post-Thor TDW. Thanos’ army declared war on Asgard. Short snippet.
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Thor summoned Loki to the Avenger Tower.
Loki who was now king was enraged at forceful ‘kidnapping’ only so Thor would spoke his empty words.
“How dare you!? Now you would name me your brother! After everything you’ve said? I don’t want nor need your aid! Go back to your pets and leave me alone.”
“Do you think I would simply sit back when Asgard suffers, brother? And don’t tell me after all the things you have done-“
“What I have done? What I’ve done! All I ever did was protecting Asgard, you fool! All my life I was loyal to her, even when all betrayed me! I attacked Jotunheim so no life would be lost – no woman, no child – in the war you had started. I attacked Midgard and failed deliberately – so HE would spare Asgard the utter ruination. You are still alive because my plan worked! And you dare question my motives to sit on Odin’s throne after you left – ruined, shattered Asgard after the Dark Elves’ war – you LEFT! To Midgard. Instead of staying and taking care of your people, taking your rightful place! You denied the crown to spend your time with mortals. Foolish, greedy, arrogant… traitor. This is who you are, Thor. Traitor! You betrayed Asgard choosing a pitiful existence in the arms of your mortal wench, leaving behind your home, your companions who were by your side for centuries, who looked up to you, for your command. Your own – not even mine – father, your life-long friends… for this. When everyone needed you, you turned your back. Maybe… I am not an epitome of goodness and bravery and worthiness but at least I made everything in my power to aid Asgard in her time of need. I stayed. And in the war that is coming – I will fight. Not just for myself – for I was wronged and broken by Thanos – but for Asgard. For my mother’s memory. And if you think… that proclaiming a loud speech about how strong and helpful you are with the help of your three-damn cursed hammer… Well! Think again. Just know that even your closest friends aren’t waiting for your return anymore. They understood perfectly where your loyalties lie. With mortals. So shut your mouth, Thor. Feel free to go help them kill each other, I care not. Because it is all they have ever done, do and will do. And no matter – Thor or no Thor – they will continue to do so. Go back to your woman, talk to her about Asgard, how beautiful she is, how magnificent, how you rejected everything you were born to protect… Now. Summon me again and I will burn this tower to ash. Do you hear me, Stark? Asgard is closed to you, Odinson. We would either perish or we would win. But until I hold Gungnir you will stay away.”
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