Chapter 49

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Thor was speaking to me but it fell on deaf ears.
I zoned out, staring at the bifrost.
"Anna.."
I blinked and looked at him then.
"It's time to go."
I nodded and stepped up to the portal that would be taking me home.
"I am truly sorry for asking you to come here." He said placing a hand on my shoulder
"This is for you."
He placed a vial of something into my palm.
"For your brother." He said softly
"Thor.."
"Take it, you deserve it." He pulled me into a fast hug and then cleared his throat awkwardly letting me go, unshed tears in his eyes.
Hiemdel placed his sword into the bifrost, bringing it to life.
I glanced back at the golden city and felt my own tears trying to break free again.
I walked into the portal and when I emerged on the other side, familiar faces were waiting for me.
"Good to have you home."
Fury shook my hand and guided me inside along with Jane.
Jane held her arm around me as we walked into the building.
"Are you okay?" She asked looking at me worried.
"No."
"It'll be okay, you just need-"
"I just need to be alone for awhile." I said my words harsher than intended.
She bit her lip but nodded.
Fury and Jane watched me walk away but said nothing.
I made my way to the room that I had spent so much time in since the New York fight and looked down at the blue dress I was wearing. Loki had conjured it for me when he took us to Ireland.
I played with a white bead on the string as I waited for the door to unlock after I punched in the code.
Devins sleeping face was the same as when I left, almost as if no time had passed.
I walked up to him, clutching the vial in my hands. Part of me felt as though I didn't deserve it, Loki had died.
I failed.
The cork popped out easily and my hands shook as I poured the yellow liquid into Devin's mouth. I held my breath and waited for a miracle.
Slowly his fingers started to twitch, his eyes slowly opened and found mine.
"Hey little sister." He croaked.
I flung myself on him and sobbed into his chest. I sobbed for my brothers life. I sobbed for my misery, but mostly I sobbed for Loki.
The man I loved and lost.

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