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Chapter 2- Jotunheim

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A/n: The next chapter is going to have the Loki and Odin scene and uggghhh. I got so emotional rewatching the scene and writing it

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The group left the dining hall and walked to the armoury to prepare their battle. (Y/n) snapped her fingers and added a hood and longer sleeves to her normal armour. Asgardians were more resilient to things like temperature, but that didn't mean they couldn't feel it. Especially in a place like Jotunheim.

The group migrated past the castle to the Rainbow Bridge.

"We must first find a way to get past Heimdall," Thor stated.

"He trained me, he favors me the most, I shall handle this," (Y/n) moved to the middle front of the group.

"You aren't dressed warm enough," Heimdall said before (Y/n) had the chance to say anything, "The freezing cold of Jotunheim. It will kill you all in time, even you (Y/n)."

"Heimdall may we pass?" Thor went straight to the point.

"For ages have I guarded Asgard and kept it safe from those who would do it harm. In all that time, never has an enemy slipped by my watch. Until this day. I wish to know how that happened."

"Then tell no one where we've gone until we've returned," Thor ordered.

Heimdall nodded and walked to the top of the large platform that gave way to the different realms.

(Y/n) grabbed Loki's hand, wishing for the reassuring feeling. Loki glanced over at her and gave her a reassuring smile, though she could see the nervousness in his eyes as well.

"Be warned. I will honor my sworn oath to protect this Realm as its Gatekeeper. If your return threatens the safety of Asgard, Bifrost will remain closed to you. You'll be left to die in the cold wastes of Jotunheim."

"I have no plans to die today," Thor said confidently.

"None do." Heimdall inserted the sword into the control panel, and the Bifrost charged up.
Heimdall inserts his sword into the control panel, and the Bifrost began to charge. He slowly turned his sword and the Bifrost shifted. Heidall plunged the sword deeper into the control panel. The Bifrost shot out of the observatory, opening the gateway to Jotunheim.

"All is ready. You may pass."

"Couldn't you just leave the bridge open for us?" Volstagg asked.

"To keep this bridge open would unleash the full power of the Bifrost and destroy Jotunheim with you upon it."

"Ah. Never mind, then."

"Come on. Don't be bashful," Thor grinned, walking towards the gateway.

(Y/n) gripped Loki's hand tighter. The usual thrill of an oncoming battle wasn't present. Instead, there was a blooming feeling of dread. (Y/n) was confident in her abilities, in magic and in combat, but this was Jotunheim. Home of the beings they were told scary stories about when they were children.

The group was sucked into the Bifrost, arriving in Jotunheim only seconds later. Runes from the Bifrost burned into the ice around them.

"We shouldn't be here," Hogun stated as the group stared at the frozen wasteland.

"Too late now," Thor said plainly.

"Actually, it's not. We could turn right around, hop back to Asgard, share a mug by the fire. Could be nice."

Thor ignored Fandral's statement and headed off. (Yn) noticed Loki looking around, more anxious than usual.

"Perhaps we should wait," Loki suggested.

"For what?"

"To survey the enemy. To gauge their strengths and weaknesses from a distance."

"I'm liking that. Gauging, surveying. Particularly the distance part," Volstagg said nervously.

(Y/n) cleared her throat, drawing the group's attention to her.

"Considering as how I'm the only logical person in this bunch anymore, I say we quickly hurry so Thor the mighty can get the answers he so desires and we can go back to Asgard."

The group began to act on (Y/n)'s words, moving from their place on the edge of a lone cliff towards the ruins of the Jotun palace. The closer they got the colder it for as well. (Y/n) began to shake slightly, not from the cold seeing as how she was sensible enough to wear layers, but because the same feeling of dread she got at Thor's coronation only hours earlier had returned.

"Hiding. As cowards always do," Thor muttered spitefully when there was no sound of any Frost Giants.

"They're here," (Y/n) whispered, her senses screaming.

Frost Giants walked out from the shadows, surrounding the group. Their hands went to the hilts of their weapons instinctively.

"You've come a long way to die Asgardians," a voice that sounded like cracking ice itself echoed throughout the palace.

"I am Thor Odinson."

"We know who you are, Odinson. Why have you brought the stench of your blood into my world?"

"I demand answers."

Laufey stood, easily towering over the group.

"You demand?"

"How did your people get into Asgard?"

"The house of Odin is full of traitors," Laufey smirked.

"Do not dishonor my father's name with your lies," Thor yelled in anger.

"Your father is a murderer and a thief. He stole what was ours, and left our world in ruins. We have the right to reclaim the Casket. And why have you come here? To make peace? You long for battle. You crave it. I see you for what you are, Thor Odinson. Nothing but a boy, trying to prove himself a man."

"This boy has grown tired of your mockery."

Thor took a step towards Laufey. Loki stepped forward and grabbed his brother's arm, keeping him in place.

"Thor, stop and think. Look around you. We are outnumbered," he hissed.

"Know your place, brother," Thor shot back.

If they weren't in the middle of enemy territory (Y/n) would have broken Thor's nose. He didn't realize how much his words hurt Loki. All he wanted was to be his equal and Thor loved to remind him that his brother's place was below him.

"You should listen to his counsel. You know not what your actions would unleash. But I do. Go now, while I still allow it."

"We accept your gracious offer," (Y/n) sent Thor a look that said he didn't have an option in leaving or not.

"Run back home, little princess."

"Damn," Loki cursed, knowing full well the Frost Giant just made a grave mistake.

Thor chuckled, turning around and hitting the Frost Giant across the face with his hammer. The other Frost Giants sprang into action, running for the group.

(Y/n) yelped and held her hand up as a large Frost Giant swung his weapon at her. A red and gold shield that glowed brighter whenever it was hit appeared in front of her as she did so. She swung her left hand up and the Frost Giant's weapon turned against him, taking on a life of its own.

(Y/n) swung her hands in a few slapping and punching motions. She smirked as the weapon fought the Frost Giant for her. Another Frost Giant came near her and she had to extend the range her shield was in to cover all of her sides.

"I told you this was a bad idea!" She yelled, panting at the energy it took to keep up the shield around her and control the weapon.

"At least make it a challenge for me!" Thor shouted cockily. Laufey grunted in anger, looking to the side where several more, larger Frost Giants emerged.

"I'm surrounded by idiots," (Y/n) sighed to herself.

(Y/n) reached into her belt and pulled out her sword, fully prepared to fight hand to hand to save energy. Strange that fighting physically took less out of her than using magic.

A Frost Giant near her raised his fist, is hand turning into a sword made out of ice.

"Don't let them touch you," Volstagg advised.

(Y/n) rolled through the Frost Giant's legs, stabbing him in the back. (Y/n) suddenly heard Fandral yell in pain. Her head snapped to the sound. The girl gasped in shock. Running over to him she assisted Sif in un-impaling him from the large icicle.

"Thor," Sif yelled, "We must go!"

"Then go!" Thor brought down another Frost Giant.

"Thick headed oaf," (Y/n) muttered, "You're friend has been injured and all you care about is your honor."

Sif slung Fandral over her shoulder, helping him jog back to the Bifrost opening spot. The ground began to shake violently beneath the group. (Y/n) looked up, her eyes wide. A large statue was coming to life, this was larger than any Frost Giant she had ever seen.

"Run!"

(Y/n) ran along with the others as they tried to get away from the creature. (Y/n) turned her head around, panicking slightly when the creature jumped up closer to Sif than she would have liked.

The beast suddenly disappeared into a large crevice. The bad feeling had never left (Y/n)'s stomach however. The group reached the end of their path. The runes beneath them told them that this was where the Bifrost had dropped them off the first time.

"Heimdall, open the bridge!"

Nothing happened. The creature's claw landed on the end of the cliff, its face soon appearing as well. (Y/n)'s fingers twitched as she heard whispers going through her mind.

Kill. Kill. Danger. Summon me. We shall control everything together.

(Y/n) shook her head free from the dark thoughts. She longed for her infinity stone, for the chance to finally feel like she was whole, but the thoughts that the power sent to her scared her. She knew it wasn't the stone itself, but the Aether that it had become to protect itself, but it was frightening all the same.

"Everyone stand back," (Y/n) ordered, moving to the front of the group.

"(Y/n)," Loki said in a warning tone, reaching out to grab her.

"Trust me," she stepped away from his hand.

(Y/n) held out both of her hands in front of her. She could feel sweat begin to form on her brow, before it froze due to the cold temperature.

She could feel the monsters breath on her now. Taking in a deep breath, she pulled forth all the power she could muster, sending it straight into the monster's mouth.

The monster let out a loud shriek, before falling on its side, dead.

Thor landed near the group, his weight leaving cracks in the ice beneath him. (Y/n) stumbled back and grabbed onto Loki's shoulder for support. She was more than ready for her infinity stones unlimited power.

Looking behind her she saw perhaps the entire army of the Frost Giants. They slowly neared the worn out group.

The group seemed to be as good as dead. The giants took a lumbering step towards them before the sky broke open and a deafening winny went through the air. It was Odin.

Laufey stepped forward, ice raising him up to Odin's height. The two began to talk quietly, trying to stay out of earshot of the others.

"Are you alright?" Loki asked (Y/n), wrapping his arm around her waist to keep her upright.

"Fine, I just need sleep," (Y/n) whispered, "And a break from Thor's ignorance. Seeking out war, not the thing a wise king would do."

Odin slammed his spear down on the ground. The Jotuns nearest to the spear fell back, the ones farther back quickly retreating.

"Now! We'll finish them together!" Thor said joyously.

"Silence!" Odin hissed.

The Bifrost opened, sucking the group up into the air and back to Asgard.

"Why did you bring us back?" Thor asked angrily when they arrived back in the Observatory.

"Do you realize what you've done? What you've started?" Odin ignored Thor's question, asking some of his own.

"I was protecting my home," Thor claimed.

"You cannot protect your friends. How can you hope to protect a kingdom?" Odin turned to the others, "Get him to the healing room!"

Sif, Volstagg, and Hogun hurried to take Fandral out of the Observatory and to the Healing Room.

"There won't be a kingdom to protect if you're afraid to act! Whatever the cost, the world must know that the new King of Asgard will not be held in contempt."

"That's pride and vanity that talks! Not leadership! Have you forgotten everything I've taught you? What of a warrior's patience, cunning?"

"While you wait and be patient, the Nine Realms laugh at us! The old ways are done. You'd stand giving speeches while Asgard falls!" Thor shouted.

"You're a vain, greedy, cruel boy!" Odin yelled back.

"And you are an old man and a fool!" Thor's face became red with anger.

Everything became silent at Thor's words. The room became so thick with tension that (Y/n) fet as though she could move her sword and cut through it. Loki and (Y/n) stood side by side, both of their eyes wide in shock.

"A fool, yes! I was a fool to think you were ready."

"Father-"

"Odin-"

Both (Y/n) and Loki stepped forward. Odin turned and gave an intelligible shout, stopping them in their tracks.

"Thor Odinson...You have disobeyed the express command of your King. Through your arrogance and stupidity, you have opened these peaceful Realms and innocent lives to the horrors of war," Odin slammed his spear into the control panel for the Bifrost. The Bifrost activated, destination unknown, "You are unworthy of this Realm," Odin walked to Thor, removing the Odinson crest from his armour, "Unworthy of your title," Odin ripped off Thor's cloak, "Unworthy of the loved ones you've betrayed."

Anxiety began to fill (Y/n). She had to do something, anything. Something in her mind was telling her to move. She had to push Thor away from the scorn of his father, ot because of the sisterly love she felt for him, or the respect of what was once going to be his title. Something was coming, and she had to push him to change it.

"I hereby take from you your powers" Odin called Mjolnir into his hand,In the name of my father...and his father before... I cast you out!"

(Y/n)'s feet moved against her own accord. She ran to Thor, grabbing onto his shoulder as he was pushed from the Bifrost.

"No!" She faintly heard Loki scream.

The last thing she saw was Odin's face of shock at her actions, it wasn't Loki being cast out, her one true love, the one who gave her the Asgardian Ring of Promise. So why? Why did she run towards Thor to seemingly push him out of the way?

The answer, even she didn't know. But as she closed her eyes, she knew she had done the right thing, her mind told her, her power told her, and the flash of red in her vision told her the Infinity Stone she was connected too approved as well.