When a stroke of midnight hit, I had to leave the hotel discreetly. Even though I know hydra had been disbanded for some time now. I know it's still risky. I had to retrace my footsteps... going backwards.

But as expected, it's guarded by S.H.I.E.L.D. either to do further investigations on me or assumed that Loki had taken me there. Which it's unlikely. Loki would never take me to the place that caused nightmares. I have to be discreet... it's been years since I've been to this place and I didn't want to go back. But I had to.

Only a few guys out front... but are they on the roof? I took a huge leap only 10 ft in the air before grabbing ahold a windowsill. Don't look down, Anne. Never look down. I looked up before steadily climb up and it was only a small one and I know I can't put too much pressure or it'll break. I wiggled the window and it was shut...

Damn it! Come on.

I heard the windowsill cracking. Shitshitshit. I closed my eyes... focus... focus...

Window was still locked and the windowsill was cracking once more. If I stand on it for another second I would definitely be falling I have to hurry. But if I break the window, surely it would draw attention. I have to try again.

I used my magic once again and the window opens and the windowsill just broke but I was able to jump and grab before I can fall off. I climbed up and through the window... so far so good.

I cautiously wandered around. All the bad memories are flooding back but I'm trying to remain strong and not have a mental breakdown. I saw one in passing and was almost seen by them but I rolled to a safe area.

Damn rat. The guard thought.

I only held my breath.

I don't know why I'm even guarding this place it's since been abandoned and there's no sign of Loki nor Anne... the guard continued to think to themselves, But then again Anne—

I heard enough and only knocked the guard out. Not exactly killed him but knocked him unconscious. I had went to the next floor... holding cells... more of the traumatic memories were flooding in my brain. I need to start off at my old holding cell and work my way from there.

After aimlessly searching, I found it. Unlike the windows it was unlocked. I looked and it looked the same I left it... except abandoned. I was able to find a book in my cot and read through.

January 9th (?)

Dear diary,

I lost count how many days that I've been in this living nightmare. It's the start of the new year and nothings ever changed. Same testing... same torture...

I had stopped reading, holding back tears. I flipped through to find any more clues. Nothing except me ranting my day to day life of the testing. Having small friends with the people who were in the testing... some of them died with all the wounds from the beatings. Some of us... yeah. Let's focus.

I brought the diary with me. I found few guards to knock out easily without any thought before finding a file room. I would go through file cabinets most are empty but more are there... but folders being thin and almost empty. I kept searching until...

I saw the number I gone by and TOP SECRET stamped on the file. It was almost thin as well... wouldn't be surprised if it was confiscated by either the government or S.H.I.E.L.D. I was able to find my records from here... my identity. As for the powers it's some of them which I already know.

But there one that caught my attention... levitation. But when I looked through it was small... not everything was taken. If it's so top secret, how come my file is almost empty? Wait...

Subject is perfect candidate as the war machine to take down Avengers and S.H.IE.L.D.

So... I was tested to be their weapon. That's actually no surprise there. But why am I acting so surprised? I looked around and heard commotion from outside. I need to go before I get seen. I carried everything and then found a nearest window to jump.

And landed on my feet. Just how a cat usually lands. I ran fast I could before I could get noticed.

Later...

I've made it back to the hotel room I stayed... and once lived in when Angeline took me in. Although that trip was almost dangerous and pointless. I got a few things out of it.

"...Not bad." A voice within the shadows spoke. I immediately recognized it was Loki's.

"Hey, babe."

"Babe?"

"Well you always have a pet name for me, so it would be fair."

Loki didn't say a word for a moment.

"You were able to sneak in unnoticed."

"Well I was almost caught at one point. I wouldn't say a victory."

"But you were able to trick the guard."

I shook my head, sighing.

"What are you planning, Laufeyson?"

"Ouch. Harsh."

"Look, Loki... I did this because I needed to know who I was before they do."

Loki sighed, pulling me in his arms.

"Stay with me for a lil while?" I softly pleaded as I rest my head on his shoulder.

"I can't say no to that." He said as he pulled me into bed.

"It is early dawn, you need your slumber, my love." He said as he caressed my hair.

I tiredly smiled. I know what Loki's planning...

"Loki... stay with me? I don't care what everyone thinks. And you shouldn't either."

"It's not just that... I'm just making their search for the both of us difficult."

And I can't help but to doubt. He sits in front of me.

"Don't worry, love.... I'll stay with you. Just get some rest." He said with a concerned look.

I slowly nodded before I went to the bathroom to put on the robe once again and climb into bed. Loki pulled me in his arms and kissed my temple. Humming to an asgardian hymn soothingly.

It was almost soothing enough to put me to sleep. He noticed and smiled and kissed me gently.

"Rest, my love." He said towards me.

I closed my eyes.... Falling asleep in my prince's arms.