Divide and Conquer (Sequel to Behind Enemy Lines)

Chapter Five:Explaning The Situation

"Over a year ago," I say.

"We were in battle with Loki and his frost giant army. He destroyed Asgard before we could stop him," Thor says.

"Everyone's gone," Fandral asked.

I nodded my head yes. Fandral sighed.

"We thought you were gone as well. There was no way to keep in contact with Asgard. We weren't aware of you on a mission during the battle," Thor says.

"Loki must pay for what he's done," Sif says.

"He almost wiped an entire civilization. We're what's left," Hogun says.

"He needs to be stopped," Volstagg says.

"We know that! It doesn't help when we don't know where he's at. Or what he's doing. We know what he's capable of. Because of him we know what's its like to experience a great amount of loss," I say.

Everyone stares at me. Great way to lash out. Dammit Loki. Why did you have to change me? Why did you have to be evil? Why? So many questions.

Thor is staring at me with sympathy. Him and his pity. I stand. My eyes are a little teary.

"I know what it's like to lose Loki," I whisper before walking out.

Slater and Ramirez are out there. They stare at me.

"What's wrong," Slater asked.

"Um, nothing. I just wanted some air," I say.

I did. I couldn't stay in there while they criticize Loki. All they see is a evil side of Loki. There's more to him than that. I've seen the sweet and caring side of Loki. They don't know what it's like. They never will.

-_Thor's POV_- 

"Loki must pay for what he's done," Sif says.

"He almost wiped an entire civilization. We're what's left," Hogun says.

"He needs to be stopped," Volstagg says.

"We know that! It doesn't help when we don't know where he's at. Or what he's doing. We know what he's capable of. Because of him we know what's its like to experience a great amount of loss," Araceli says.

Everyone stares at her. Great, they upset her. It's not their fault. They don't know her feelings about Loki. They need to be told. Just not infront of her. I know what Loki coming back is doing to her. Her emotions are mixed up. Mentioning Loki makes her spaz. It's either anger, sadness, or hurt. More sadness though. I know Araceli misses Loki dearly. She can't be with him though. She's already accepted that. Which I wish she hadn't. It just adds to everything.

I keep staring at Araceli. She stands. Her body is tense

"I know what it's like to lose Loki," Araceli whispers before walking out.

The others exchange looks. I stare at door. I guess now is the time to tell them.

"What's wrong with Araceli," Fandral asked.

"Loki's affected her," I say.

"How so," Hogun asks.

I take in a deep breathe. The others wait patiently.

"They love each other," I say.

That stung coming out. I've already accepted it. It hurts admitting it.

"Are they in love," Volstagg asks.

"Yes," I say.

"When did they start a relationship," Sif asked.

"During the extent of preparing for the battle. Please for the sake of Araceli don't mention Loki. It affects her, as you witnessed earlier," I say.

"What about you, old friend? How have you dealt with it," Hogun asks.

"I've accepted it. It hurt saying though," I say.

"Why," Volstagg asks.

They don't know about me loving Araceli. They just warned that I'd love her. Their about to find out.

"I love Araceli," I say.

Their faces held shock. They must not had expected to be right.

"You what," Sif asked.

------------------

Chapter five done. I can't believe five chapters already. Wow. Anyways, I hope you guys liked this chapter. I don't know when I'll update again. Probably next weekend. But Lady Sif and the Warriors Three are back. Where they were greeted with two surprises.