Loki

"Did you sleep last night?" Natasha's voice asked, jarring me out of thought.

"I did."

"Don't lie to me." Natasha warned.

I looked up at her,"I'm not. Perseus visits me in my dreams. I wouldn't miss that."

I went back to stroking Perseus' hair. It's been two weeks. The team's gone on one mission since then. I'd unfortunately been dragged along. Good news, Tartarus' places on Midgard were now diminished, and he either resided in himself, or space.

Perseus still hasn't woken, and the final battle is drawing in close. Tartarus has Perseus weak, and all he needs is power from the gems. Perseus is in the process of becoming an immortal, with all six gems embedded in his left forearm. He is vulnerable right now.

The prevention book of the Norns was being heavily protected in Asgard's vaults. Everything is either all in or all out. I knew Tartarus would act soon, so unlike being a mindless boyfriend, I train. I've been training, staying healthy, and uniformly visiting Perseus. I was ready.

"Can you take the tube out of Perseus' urethra, and replace it?" Bruce asked me.

I started, when did he get here? I turned around, and was met with Bruce in his doctor's coat. He was looking at some papers on a clip board, and holding out a clear tube for me to take. I held it unsurely. It wasn't connected to anything, but like all tubes, it could be.

"Perseus' uret—what?" I tried repeating what he said, epically failing.

Bruce looked at me over his glasses,"Urethra. His piss hole."

I wrinkled my nose,"What? Why?"

The doctor rolled his eyes,"Would you rather have me do it? You're his boyfriend. If he has to go, I don't want him making a mess."

I quickly snatched the tube back,"How do I do it?"

Bruce locked the door so no one would burst in and see Perseus' privates. Bruce slowly explained, and then left me to redo Perseus' IV's, and other stuff. I glanced at the tube in my hand, and the one I had to change. If I do this wrong, please don't let it hurt Perseus.

"There you go, Loki!" Bruce praised over my shoulder.

"Shoo, mortal!" I hissed, hiding Perseus.

Bruce rolled his eyes,"I've already seen his stuff. I put the first one in."

I glared at him,"Erase it from your mind then!"

Bruce chuckled instead, unfazed,"I wish I could. I don't need another man's parts in my brain. Perseus is really helpless when you cast your charms on him."

I placed a soft kiss on Perseus head,"He is, but so am I."

"You're so whipped." Tony's voice interrupted, making us both jump.

The door was open with Ironman suited up. Clint Barton was in his uniform as well. They looked at us pointedly, waiting for us to get it. I scowled, I didn't want to go on another mission. Perseus was still out, and I didn't not want to be here when he woke.

"I'm not leaving." I growled.

"We aren't either." Pietro's voice input.

I turned, and saw the rest of the team gathered, a frown on their faces. Everyone was ready for battle, excluding Bruce and I. Never mind, the doctor had shed his coat, and was ready to rip out the Hulk. I narrowed my eyes, calling upon my magic. Soon enough, I was dressed for war. My knives in my belt, my hat on my head, and my staff leaning against Perseus' bed.

"What do you mean?" I demanded.

Thor pursed his lips,"Tartarus came here, brother."

I shot out of my seat,"Where is he now? He cannot find Perseus!"

"He is currently on the rooftop." Steve's voice informed me.

"Lets go then!" I ordered, transporting us all to the top.

Instantly, we were surrounded by chitauri. Tartarus was glowing in purple, red, and yellow. The gems powers he stole, lighting up his being. He was grinning excitedly, his sword gleaming wickedly. I raised my staff, ready to blast this thing that killed Perseus.

Anger filled me, and I called upon more of my power. The tip of my staff grew a ball of energy, and it cackled with my emotions. I gave him a grim smile, making the energy more powerful. Tartarus smirked back, holding out his other hand. Instantly, red formed around it, and a spear appeared. I narrowed my eyes, the power gem.

"Where's father?" Thor boomed at me.

I payed him no mind, focusing on the main enemy. Tartarus seemed to have heard, because his lips spread to his eyes. A mad grin appearing on his face. When he spoke, pure evil dripped from every word.

"I have an army in Asgard right now. Your father is a bit busy dying."

Then he attacked. He charged at Thor, but Steve intercepted, jumping over my brother. Together they distracted the primordial enough so I could get enough ground to charge. I thrust my dagger into Tartarus gut, falling when he moved out of the way.

Quickly, before Tartarus could react, I thrust my staff into his open mouth. Without a moment to lose, the ball of energy burst in Tartarus mouth. He roared in pain and anger as he was burned from the inside out. Tartarus stumbled away from me, slapping me in the process. I fell back, dropping my staff.

"You're going to die first." He promised coldly.

Right after he said that, I was pressed with a flurry of attacks. I couldn't catch a break as I dodged his sword and spear, occasionally being the offender with my daggers. I saw Thor jump onto Tartarus' back, and call down lightning, but it didn't come fast enough.

Tartarus slung Thor off his back, and my brother fell from the tower. I didn't worry because Thor could fly, but when I saw the rest of the team members, I started to. The roof was small, and crawling with chitauri. The avengers had no room to actually fight.

Bruce was raging on the side of the building, climbing and throwing off the aliens. Tony flew on the opposite that the Hulk was on, flying forward and blasting holes in the offender. I spotted the twins, near the door to the tower, defending it.

Wanda was in the center of the door, using her telekinesis to keep any chitauri from entering Stark's building. Pietro zoomed around her, keeping her body safe while her mind attacked. Vision flew above them both, aiding everyone on the ground by shooting electricity from his body.

Clint was crouched on the edge of the roof, shooting arrows rapidly with precision. Natasha was all over the top, using her body and electric sticks to incapacitate the chitauri. Steve was right next to her. Together, we all worked like a team, using each other's weapons as easily as their own, but we were still losing. Our numbers weren't enough.

Suddenly a sword was impaled into my body. I gasped, jerking from the force of the movement. Tartarus stood in front of me, his sword cutting through my guard, and piercing my stomach. I looked at him wide eyed, and fell to my knees as blood spilled out.

I cursed myself inside my head. I got distracted while battling Tartarus of all people. I hit the ground, hearing Thor's roar in slow motion. I saw Tartarus easily dodge the lightning strike, using the space gem's power. He approached me with a snarky grin on his face.

Tartarus raised his spear, and it came down on me in slow motion, aiming for my heart. I watched it with my eyes, waiting for the inevitable pain of death. Imagine my surprise when a long sword intercepted the blade, making a move that easily disarmed Tartarus. My head focused on my savior. There he stood, Perseus in all his glory.

His unruly black hair was caressed by the wind. Perseus' vibrant, unique eyes piercing the primordial with unmistakable fury. His skin color the tan it usually was, but with an added glow. Perseus' weapons sheathed, and put away with the exception of his Olympian sword. His SHIELD uniform put together nicely, outlining his gorgeous figure. Perseus held his hand out to me, and when I took it, my stomach was instantly healed.

"You can kill me, but never touch my boyfriend." Perseus beautiful voice growled.

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