Loki x Reader: Into the MCU

Chapter 27: The Library

Well, not yours at least you corrected in your head.

"What makes you think he would agree to do it?" Wanda asked.

"I don't know if he will, but it's worth asking isn't it?"

Reluctantly, the others sighed.

"Alright, I'll come along if he agrees to it," Steve said, smiling at your look of relief.

"If Cap's in, I'm in," Sam said, Wanda and Vision following suit.

You all turned to Rhodey expectantly.

"On your right you'll see this lovely building, and, on your left, a beautiful dagger I've placed in your ribcage," he grumbled in a mock scenario, getting laughs from the rest of you.

"So is that a yes?" you asked him.

"If you're all dumb enough to go along with it, I guess I will."

"Great! I'll go with Ceyla to ask Loki," you said, standing up.

"We should come with you," Steve said, moving to stand.

"No offense, but with the history between him and you guys, I think I'd stand a better chance of getting a yes out of him without you there."

"We could go to the palace gardens while we wait for Wren to return?" Vision suggested, "I remember where they are located."

"That sounds lovely, Vis," Wanda smiled, looking to Steve for his thoughts.

"Ok, but be careful," Cap said to you.

"I'll be fine, Ceyla will be with me," you assured him, "See ya later!" 

And with that you were on your way across the room to where Ceyla had said she'd remain in case you needed her assistance.

"Was the food satisfactory?" she asked as you approached.

"It was delicious, thanks," you answered, "But I'm afraid I have a small favor to ask of you."

"Anything at all," she replied sweetly.

"I need to find Loki and ask him something. Do you know where he'd be?"

She looked thrown off by your question, clearly not expecting it to involve the Prince.

"Well, I...I guess I could lead you to his quarters?" she said. "If you think he would not mind your presence?" Evidently Ceyla was not in the habit of calling on a Prince without orders to do so.

"Oh, he'll most likely mind," you said, "But we're gonna do it anyway if you're alright with it? He won't even know you're involved if that's what worries you?"

She smiled at that, gaining some of her confidence and composure back as she led you into the hall. The trip to his room was pleasant and uneventful, but the results weren't what you'd hoped. Loki did not respond to the knock at his door, so he was either ignoring the world or he wasn't home at the moment.

"What now miss?" Ceyla asked.

"There's no official business or meeting he could be attending, is there?"

"Not that I have been made aware, no."

"Ok, then I have another place we can check. Though he could be literally anywhere I suppose."

You had Ceyla lead you to the garden you'd unsuccessfully sought refuge in a few nights back. Not wanting to give Loki's secret spot away, you asked Ceyla to remain outside the garden while you checked. The trip through the brush was much easier in the daylight, but your efforts were once again fruitless.