STARBORN: XXXVII –CAN YOU FEEL THAT?
2000
PUENTE ANTIGUO, NM
Alora Stark sat in her rented room, she was dressed in a high waist wide leg denim short and a peach oversize striped t-shirt tugged inside her shorts. Her long blonde hair was wet, damping the back of her shirt but Alora was more worried on the missed phone calls she had of Christian. She knew he must've been very worried about her, Alora put on her white ankle socks as she heard the phone ring, she quickly slipped her feet into her Keds shoes. She stood in front of the mirror and began to comb her long hair, drops of water fell on the floor and others kissed her expose skin.
"Oh, now you decide to call back?" The voice Christian caused her heart to skip a beat even if he sounded sarcastic.
"I know, I know. Babe I'm so sorry, a lot happened yesterday and I forgot to take my phone with me." Alora began to explain herself, Christian listened to her even if he just wanted to end the call but he couldn't deny he misses her.
"When are you coming back? You can't keep hiding in that town forever, you have a foundation to take care of." Christian persuaded her, Alora's heart ache at the mention of home, she might have forgiven Kalum but she still has to face Tony.
"Soon, I'll be back very soon. I just gotta take care of something first and then I'm coming home." Alora said, nodding to herself before sighing. "I miss you, there's not a day that goes by that I don't think of you."
"Then come back, please." Christian said softly, the man didn't know what to do in order to stop thinking about her all the time. He could feel himself slipping away and he hopes Alora Stark will be able to catch him, he just can't picture a life without her.
"I will, I promise." A knock was heard on the other line, Alora heard hushed voices before Chris was back with her.
"I gotta go, but please don't disappear. Not from me." Alora chuckled, rolling her gray eyes at her cliché boyfriend.
"I would never hide from you."
"Alright, I'll talk to you later. I love you." Alora's breath hitched in her throat, the call ended and she stared at herself in the mirror, dumbfounded.
I love you. That had been the first time he said those words, if he hadn't hung up would she have answered back?
Alora exit her room and the smell of eggs and coffee wafted her nostrils, she took in a deep breath before a smile overcame her features. She made her way toward the kitchen, Kalum sat in the small card table along with Dr. Selvig and Darcy, Jane was cooking and Thor was helping her serve the food. Alora pull out a chair for herself and sat between Darcy and Kalum, her smile never wavering.
"What are we celebrating?" Alora wonders, Jane turns to see her with a smile.
"Thor here, managed to grab my journal on the way out of the base." Jane filled Alora in, the young Stark smiled happily at her friend.
"That's awesome, that's really great news." Alora nodded, Thor glance at her with a proud smile.
"She's joking; we're eating here because we ran out of money." Darcy attempted to joke.
Dr. Selvig shot her a stern look. "That's not even funny."
Kalum chuckled, causing Darcy to shoot Dr. Selvig a triumphant smirk. "It just reminded me back in time when I was broke, then I join the army and my wallet has never been so full."
Alora rolled her eyes, Darcy stare at the handsome demigod. "So what's your story pretty boy? How can you be friends with someone twice your age?"
"Hey!" Dr. Selvig groans.
"Darcy, control yourself." Jane called out from the stove.
"I was just asking!" Darcy defended herself, Alora blinked in amusement.
Thor approached them with food, Alora beam happily as Thor placed her breakfast infront of her. "Thank you."
"You are very welcome." Thor said with a smile, Alora quickly glance down to her foot trying to ignore the way her heart skipped a beat and her cheeks flushed.
"Oh, Alora there's coffee if you want some." Jane gesture at the coffee pot on the kitchen counter.
"That's not even a question." Alora mumble as she stood up from her seat and made her way to serve herself coffee.
"Well, I met Dr. Selvig and Jane's father when I first landed here." Jane and Darcy turn to face him with questioning eyes, Kalum nodded along with Dr. Selvig. "It was 1942, I'm actually space neighbors with Thor."
Darcy let out a defeated sigh. "Why are all the hot dudes that come here either lunatics or self-proclaim aliens?"
Alora took a sip of her coffee as she sat back on her chair. "I don't see a fault in your logic."
Everybody shared a laugh, the mood was incredibly energizing and happy, everybody exchange stories and their stomachs hurt from laughing too much. Alora blinked and took a moment to take in the sight before her, she glance around the table and stare at everybody with a smile on her face, it felt like family. Alora Stark wasn't in need of a new family, that's not what she seeks, she's happy with her small family but it made her extremely joyful to add more people into her family. She found friends, even if she wasn't completely honest with them, they cared for her and she cared for them. She's definitely going to miss them when she leaves.
"May I have this?" Everybody turn to stare at Thor, in his hand was a single mug.
"Sure." Darcy granted his wish.
Thor smiled. "Thank you, excuse me a moment."
Alora watches Thor leave with curiosity, everybody stops doing what they were doing and watch Thor through the window. He walks toward Isabela's diner, they watch as Thor approaches her and hands her the mug, without noticing it Alora stare at Thor with a fond smile on her face. Jane subtly glances at Alora and she catches her smiling at Thor before it quickly vanishes and she averts her gaze back to her empty plate and mug.
"Excuse me." Alora mumble as she stands up and grabs her dirty dishes and places them on the sink, taking the time to wash them.
Thor returns with a smile on his face, he seemed proud of making peace with Isabela which warmed Alora's already compromise heart, more. She offered him an encouraging smile, the whole group could tell the attraction vibes that came from them. Thor made his way directly to Alora as if expecting her to say something, Kalum stared at them with a conflicted expression, he knew Alora adore Christian and their relationship was too good but he could feel her falling for the God of Thunder's charm.
"It was a nice gesture what you did with Isabela, I've never seen her smile that big." Alora joked, both of them absorbed into their own little bubble as they shared a chuckle.
"I owe it to her, my behavior back in her chambers were disrespectful." Thor admitted, Alora found herself nodding.
"You are right but you're excused, you're not from this planet." Alora smirk, Thor gave her a cocky smile.
"And I thank you for your patience and kindness, you've taught me how to live as a human and for that I am deeply grateful. This is now my new home, after all." Thor said, his eyes meeting everyone's before settling back on Alora when he mentioned home.
Kalum stared at Thor with a somber expression, Dr. Selvig notice it too, the similarity between the two exile princes. Alora offer Thor a sad smile before squeezing his broad shoulder, Thor thank her reassurance before Jane clapped her hands together.
"Well, earth isn't that bad. There's tons of things you can learn and do, good thing is you got us to help you." Jane offered her service, Darcy nodded too.
"Yep, can't wait to see you wearing Mickey Mouse ears when we visit Disney Land. Which it occur to me, I have to open you a Facebook." Darcy announce before darting off to another room, probably to get her laptop.
"What's wrong with my ears?" Thor question, his confusion being adorable to the girls in the room.
Kalum sigh, leaning back on his chair. "You'll get it soon."
"For the meantime, let's clean up." Jane instructed and everybody move to help, Alora helped by washing the dishes while Thor dried them and Kalum put them away.
They all made a charming team, laughing and joking with one another as they clean the kitchen, who though cleaning would be so fun? Alora handed the dishes to Thor without turning to see him, the young Stark was too focus on washing them she didn't feel Thor's mesmerize stare on her. Kalum did, he felt worried for Alora since he didn't want her to feel torn between two lovers. Kalum knew they were bound to happen, it's all in the prophecy he's been carrying in his head for 58—57 years since the first year he knew nothing about himself.
The sound of someone tapping on the glance alert everyone inside the lab, they turn to be greeted by three men and a woman dressed in medieval armor. "Found you!"
Everybody stare in awe, Alora accidently let go of her glass she was handing to Thor causing it to shatter once it hit the floor. "What the hell?"
"The hell indeed." Darcy said as they continue to stare, Thor let out a thunderous laugh as he jogs his way out of the lab.
"My friends!" They watch as Thor greeted their friends with hugs and playful punches, there was true joy on Thor's face.
Alora walked out of the lab, slowly standing on the entrance as she stares at the scene before her, Kalum stood right beside her. Jane, Darcy, and Dr. Selvig watch Thor interact from the window, Darcy even snapped some pictures. "I don't believe it..."
Kalum chuckled, turning to face his old friend. "This is not the first time logic betrays you Doc, thought you'll learn from your first experience."
"Who are they?" Darcy questions, Alora turn to Kal for answers.
"Pardon our manners." One of them spoke to them, they all turn to face the one with the axe. "Lady Sif and the Warriors Three. Sure you've heard tales of Hogun the Grim, Fandral the Dashing, and I, Volstagg the Svelte?" Slevig looks pointedly at Volstagg's massive gut. "Well, perhaps I've put on a little more muscle since I was here last."
Kalum grin, looking at Alora enthusiastically before turning his head to see his new friend's expressions. "The only tales I've heard is the Spangle man with a plan and Egyptian tales."
"My fault, guilty as charge." Kalum said as he raised his hand like a child, Alora let out a long sigh while shaking her head in embarrassment. "I had to boast."
"Are you Karim the Exile Prince?" Fandral, the blond, asked.
"Karim's just fine." Kalum shrugged.
"Wait." Jane interrupted, eyebrows furrow. "That would have been a thousand years ago? Northern Europe?"
"Exactly!" Volstagg exclaimed happily. "Those lovely herring people. They worshipped us!"
Thor girns, lays a hand on Volstagg's shoulder. "My friends, I've never been happier to see anyone. But you should not have come."
Fandral frown, stepping close to Volstagg as he stares at Thor with confusion. "We're here to take you home."
Kalum feels all excitement leave his body, even though it's foolish but how he wished things were similar to Thor's. He hasn't seen nor heard of any of his friends, none tried to even contact him, the only one who risked getting punished or exiled from the Eternal Temple was Ma'at. Alora lets out a long sigh, a part of her feeling sad that she won't be seeing Thor anymore but perhaps it's for the better, she doesn't want to return half home to Christian.
"You know I can't. My father is dead because of me." Alora's eyes widen, so did the rest of his mortal friends. "I must remain in exile."
His Asgardian friends seemed puzzle upon hearing Thor's words, Lady Sif places a hand on his forearm. "Thor... your father still lives."
Thor stumbles back, emotions passing through his face so quickly that no one knows if he's relieved or mad. Kalum frowns, he stares through the window and with his heighten sight he sees the Bifrost or Spectrum Bridge as his people call it, forming again.
"Can you feel it?" Alora mumbles to Kalum, her strange words caught the attention of everybody.
Kalum's sight returns to normal before he turns to face his protégée who seemed shaken, the wind whispering to her that there's a threat coming their way.
"Something followed you."
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↳ ScriveFiorella_ Note
Ben Barnes is SO gorgeous,
Seriously, like WHY isn't he on
Enough movies and TV shows.
He crushed the role of Billy Russo
On the Punisher, I freaking loved
That series.
So we are reaching the end of
Act II, honestly its pretty short
But I will be writing two
Post-Thor chapters. Both will be
Very important for future
References, you'll get it when you
See it.
After Act II I will be writing Thor
And Alora's story in an upcoming
Avengers book. I want to finish
Writing Act I of Eternal Flame so I
Can hop onto the avengers story.
Also I have another book coming up,
I am SO excited for you to read it, its
Filled with gore, angst, cliche, love,
And adventure. You will LOVE it.
SO EXCITED!!
If you could have the power of one of the inifnity stones, which one would it be and why?
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