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Before the Storm (Pandora's Box) - Chapter 13

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A/N: I'm back from the brink, baby! (Marvel Rivals has me in a chokehold)

Pandora walked down the large Palace halls to the throne room with confidence. Nothing would break her resolve. As her, Thor, and Loki came to a stop in front of the large doors, Loki gave her a nod of encouragement before the guards opened the doors.

In the center sat Odin and Frigga on their thrones, while next to them were Pandora’s parents. She spared no more than a glance in their direction.

Odin had his staff in hand, and looked tired. The reason was likely to do with why Pandora was there in the first place. “What is it that you seek?”

She took a deep breath. “Hela has escaped, as you know. She visited me in my dreams last night, something that she does through magic. She made a threat to my brother, and I want him on Earth.”

Her mother gasped. “Absolutely not! My son will not go anywhere near you and your curses! You will-”

“Take care of how you talk to her.” Loki said, glaring at the woman. She went silent, clearly wanting to say more, but not daring to.

Pandora silently thanked Loki, and she knew that he got it.

Odin looked back to Pandora. “Why do you want him in Midgard?”

“Hela will not expect it. On top of that, she isn’t as familiar with Midgard’s territory. We will have the advantage.” She said.

He scratched his beard. “I don’t see how it is better to send the boy to Earth. Hela could rip apart Midgard easily.”

She shook her head. “I don’t think you account for all those willing to fight against her. Plus, wouldn’t you rather have Midgard as collateral rather than Asgard? She would be directed to Earth first, giving you more time to prepare if things go south.”

It was dirty, pulling that card, but Pandora knew that was all Odin was really thinking about. With this in mind, there was no reason to deny her request. It was a logical and strategic play.

“Very well then. The boy shall go with you and my sons to Midgard.” Odin replied.

She smiled. “Thank you, Allfather.”

Her father, however, was not very happy with this. “My king, with all due respect, my son cannot be used as a bargaining chip!”

Pandora frowned. “He is not. He will be safe with me. Hela taught me some of her tricks, I can protect Finneas better than either of you could. No harm will come to him so long as I am alive.”

“I trust that Pandora will keep your boy safe, Alice. She is strong.” Frigga said, and Pandora sent her an appreciative smile.

Now that everything was settled and they had Odin’s approval, it was time to get Finneas.

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Standing outside of her childhood home–if she could even call it that–felt wrong. The house had worn since she had last seen it, as expected. But it looked like a happy home, not just a house.

Finneas was brought out by his mother, with a woven basket full of his stuff. Pandora suspected that he was the major reason for the change, along with her not being there.

“Pandora!” He greeted, running to give her a hug. She knelt down to get on his level and accepted the hug. She felt his mom tense, but she ignored it.

She smiled. “It’s good to see you again Finny.”

His eyes were wide. “I can’t believe I get to go stay with you!” He looked to Thor and Loki who were standing nearby. “And the princes of Asgard! I must be really important.”

Pandora laughed. “Yes you are.” She got back up and resisted the urge to ruffle his hair in front of his mom.

She looked at his mom, their mom, and her smile thinned. Alice clearly wasn’t happy, but she didn’t have a choice, so she sighed and said, “Take good care of him.”

Pandora nodded, and took Finneas’ hand and made her way back to Midgard with the princes.

When they arrived, Finneas almost fell from dizziness, but Pandora caught him. “Wow!” He exclaimed. “That was my first time in the bifrost. That was cool.”

Thor laughed. “You may feel a bit tired afterwards, that’s normal.”

Finneas only nodded. He was still a bit shy about talking to Thor.

Up ahead the Avengers were outside, ready to greet their new guest. “Who are they?” Finneas asked, curious as they walked up to them.

“Those are my friends, the Avengers. They keep Earth, Midgard, safe.” She explained. “Here, let me introduce you. Avengers, this is Finneas.”

He still didn’t know that Pandora was his sister. His parents didn’t want him too, and as much as she hated it, she wouldn’t go against that. Perhaps it was better that way.

She took him down the line of Avengers, introducing him to each one and telling him what they could do. He was in awe that humans could be so intriguing and powerful, and it excited him. All of them loved the boy, and she hoped that this could become a second home for him like it had been for her.

Pandora set him up in a room near hers, which he said was much larger than his quarters back at home. She showed him the TV, and he practically entertained himself for the rest of the day.

While he was watching TV, she went to go talk to her friends. “He can’t know that we’re related.” She said, sighing.

Natasha scrunched her eyebrows. “Why not? Isn’t he curious?”

“His parents don’t want him to know, and I don’t want to deal with those consequences. He hasn’t asked a lot about why he’s here yet, I assume he’s still in shock. But he will want to know.” She frowned. “Obviously, I don’t want him to worry, so I think we shouldn’t tell him the truth. But I don’t want to lie about it either. I’m conflicted.”

Loki thought for a moment. “Perhaps we just tell him that Asgard is in a bit of danger at the moment and we thought he should take a trip here while it is. It’s not a lie, but not the whole truth.”

Pandora smiled. “That’s perfect. If he asks, that is what I’ll say.” She met his eyes, and didn’t look away. Neither did he, until Tony cleared his throat.

She turned to him. “How have we set up defenses? Is it going well?” She asked.

Tony nodded. “I talked to Fury, and he’s doing everything he can on SHIELD’s part. I didn’t tell him about Finneas, as I figured he’d be suspicious about it, and I didn't want him distracted. As for us, I’ve made sure we have upgraded tech and suits, transportation, and the works.”

“Perfect.” She said, “Now all we can do is wait for her to show up. I don’t think that she’ll do it immediately. Once she realizes Finny is on Earth, she’ll want to take a few days and prepare.”

Bruce stepped in. “I have energy scanners set up around the world, several in New York, to alert us of spiked energy indicating magic from what Thor and Loki have shown in the past when they arrived on-planet. We do need you to describe Hela for us, so we can correctly identify her when she gets here.”

“She’s tall, with long black hair. Green eyes. Wears a helmet that has spiky horns coming out at all angles, and she typically dresses in black and green.” Pandora said.

As she described Hela, Tony looked at Thor. “You really should get a DNA test.” Thor rolled his eyes.

Pandora thought for a moment. “I’m assuming the moment she’s detected, lethal force is on the table… but she might have someone with her. White, long hair and extremely pale skin. Try to avoid hurting her.”

Thor tilted his head. “Who is she?”

Loki was the only one Pandora had told about Selia. So, she took a deep breath. “She was an old friend, one I had to leave behind. She was born in Helheim, never deserved to be there. We were going to escape together, but… things went south.” She paused, “I don’t know if she’s alive. Probably not. But just in case, try to keep her safe.”

Bruce nodded. “I’ll alert SHIELD as well. Do we have a name I can put down for her?”

“Selia. Her name is Selia.” Pandora said, and he typed away on a tablet. “Thanks Bruce.”

He finished typing. “No problem.”

Clint looked at Pandora. “Is there anything we can do for Finneas?”

She tilted her head. “I’m not sure. Right now he’s having a good time with the TV. Tomorrow I'm going to see if there’s anything he wants to do while he’s here. I want him to enjoy his stay until she gets here, and I’d like to get to know him better.”

Everyone agreed, and she yawned. “I’m tired, it’s been a long day. I think I’m going to check on Finneas and get him settled in bed and then check in for the night. Goodnight everyone.”

Goodnights were exchanged, and she walked to Finneas’ room. The TV was left on, but he was fast asleep on the couch. She smiled, and turned off the TV. She picked him up and laid him on the bed, tucking him in the blankets. As she went to leave, she saw Loki in the doorway.

He smiled at her. “You okay?”

She nodded. “I’m happy I get to spend some time with him, even if it might be the only time I’ll get with him. I just hope I can be enough to keep him safe.”

Loki stopped her from picking her fingernails with his own hands. “He will be safe. I know that everyone here will lay their life down before that boy is harmed.”

“Thanks Loki.” She yawned. “Now, I need to get some sleep. I’m not sure what Finny will want to do tomorrow, but he sure has a lot of energy. I’ll need all of mine.”

He laughed, and led her to her room. “That you will. Goodnight, Pandora.”

She smiled. “Goodnight Loki.”

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Pandora woke up to a high-pitched scream. She immediately tore off her covers, running to Finneas’ room. She sighed in relief when she saw him there, in his bed, twitching in his sleep.

He was there, he was safe. But he didn’t know that. So she quickly went to sit next to him, gently shaking him. Loki entered the room. “What’s wrong?” He asked, seeing Finneas.

“I think he’s having a nightmare.” She kept shaking him. “Finny, wake up, I’m right here. You’re safe.” When he didn’t wake up, she frowned, and put her hand on his forehead, letting her golden threads seep in.

She managed to take him out of the nightmare, and his eyes blinked slowly. “Pandora? Loki?” He asked, and Pandora put her arm around him.

“We’re right here. Did you have a nightmare?” She asked, and he nodded. “Do you remember it?”

He nodded again. “There was this woman, and she kept running towards me, and said she was going to kill me, and then she was going to kill you.”

Pandora’s eyes narrowed. “Do you remember what the woman looked like?”

“Yes. She had black hair, and crazy green eyes.” Finneas said, and Pandora and Loki looked at each other, masking their worried expressions in front of the boy.

Hela must have invaded Finneas’ dreams as well. It was likely, but it also meant that she was closer than they thought. But they didn’t say any of this in front of him.

Pandora sighed. “Well, it was only a dream. Do you need anything to get back to sleep, tea maybe?”

He shook his head. “No, but… is it possible that you and Loki could sleep with me tonight?”

Her eyes widened. “Both of us?”

Finneas looked sheepish. “Yes. At home, when I get nightmares, sometimes I’ll sleep in between my parents, and it makes me feel safer. Is that okay?”

She and Loki nodded. “Absolutely” Pandora said, and Finneas smiled.

“Thank you.” He said, and made room for Pandora and Loki on either side of him. The bed was huge, and comfortably fit all of them, but it felt so close together at the same time. Two of the people she loved, right next to her, like a family.

They all drifted off into a comfortable sleep, together.

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When she woke up, Pandora felt oddly comfortable laying next to someone in bed. She listened to the person breathing, nearly falling back asleep.

Until she realized it was one person. Not two. Her eyes flew open, and Finneas wasn’t there. She threw the covers up, waking Loki, and ran out into the hallway and into the kitchen.

There, she found Finneas and the others eating pancakes that Clint had made. She sighed in relief, nearly passing out. Loki followed close behind her.

“What’s wrong?” Clint asked her, looking concerned.

She shook her head. “Nothing. I slept in Finny’s room last night, because he had a nightmare, and just got worried when he wasn’t there. I should’ve guessed he’d be an early riser.”

Finneas frowned. “Shh. I don’t want them knowing I still have nightmares.”

Pandora sat next to him and ruffled his hair. “All of us here have nightmares, kiddo. It’s perfectly normal.”

Clint nodded. “Pandora’s right, I have nightmares all the time.”

“Really?” Finneas asked, intrigued.

Clint flipped another pancake in the air. “Really. So don’t feel embarrassed about it.” He made two new plates of pancakes and set them in front of Loki and Pandora.

They began eating, and Thor decided to start a conversation with Finneas. “So, is there anything you want to do today? It is your first day here on Earth.”

Finneas thought about it for a moment. “I don’t really know what there is to do here.”

“Surely there’s something,” Loki said, “have you read any books about midgard? Anything you saw that intrigued you?”

He chewed on his pancakes. “Well, I read this one book about a giraffe. And I’ve always wanted to see a giraffe in person, so can we do that?

Pandora nodded. “Sure! They have zoos here on Earth, where you can go and see any animal imaginable. Does that sound fun?”

Finneas nodded.

“I’ll book us passes for the zoo, then. Everyone make sure to be ready by 10, okay?” Tony said, and everyone nodded.

Pandora turned to Finneas. “Hey Finny, do you mind going back to the room and getting ready? I’ll follow you in a moment.”

Finneas, who was done with his plate, nodded and got up to get ready. Once he was gone, Pandora turned back to the group.

“Hela visited him in his nightmares. I don’t know how long we’ve got. But I don’t think it will be today. She wants to keep us on edge, and then strike when least expected. But nonetheless, make sure to be alert at all times. Bring your weapons if you can.”

Everyone looked grim, but said words of acknowledgment. Pandora sighed. “I wish it was under better circumstances, but let’s give my brother a good first day on Earth.”

They all went off to get ready, and Pandora mentally prepared herself for the upcoming day.

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When they arrived at the zoo, the parking lot was empty. Pandora raised an eyebrow at Stark, who shrugged. “I rented the park out.”

Pandora chuckled, playfully rolling her eyes. It made sense, for security reasons, but she still found it to be an extremely Tony-Stark thing to do.

They made their way into the park, and they followed Finneas around while he ran from exhibit to exhibit. Pandora recited some facts about the animals that she had read, and Finneas soaked the information up happily.

It brought a smile to her face, to see her brother so full of joy. But as they went to each animal, she became more on edge. She knew that bringing Finneas with her would make him even more of a target. But, she and her team were better equipped to keep him safe. Had she done the right thing? She hoped so.

Loki walked beside her. “What’s on your mind?” He asked, face full of concern.

Pandora chuckled. “A lot.” In the past, she would have just left it at that. But, she felt that she could tell Loki anything. “I’m just worried I made the wrong decision by bringing him here.”

“You didn’t.” Loki said. “If he was still on Asgard, she would have gotten to him by now.”

She nodded. Up ahead, Finneas had finally found the giraffes. “Pandora! Look!”

Pandora picked up her pace and stopped next to him, staring up at the towering giraffe. Next to her, Finneas’ mouth was wide open. “It’s neck… it’s huge!”

She laughed. “Yep. So they can reach the leaves they eat.”

As the trip went on, Pandora let her worries slip away and enjoyed quality time with her friends, and her brother. The day went on without conflict, and Finneas fell asleep almost immediately when they got back to the tower. They had decided Pandora would stay and sleep with him, just in case Hela came to visit him again.

Then, at six o’clock in the morning, as the sun had barely started to rise, Loki came into the room and woke her up. He was already dressed in battle gear. “Bruce got a hit on the signal. She’s in a field upstate.”

She nodded, got up, and began to formulate a plan, one that would let her get years of pent-up rage out on the woman who had haunted her nightmares, and messed with her brother.

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nyxlaufeyson · 6 months ago

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I hate that I haven’t written in a while and I’m sorry I just can’t find the motivation or the time 😭 mark my words no fic left unfinished (pandoras box will continue I’ve fleshed out the plot all that’s left is writing and editing)

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nyxlaufeyson · 6 months ago

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Hypothetically, if I make a Loki (Marvel)/Elphaba (Wicked) fic would anyone read it because it’s eating at my brain ngl.

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nyxlaufeyson · 7 months ago

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Hey guys does anyone remember that fic that’s like Readers kid sends a letter to Satan instead of Santa and Satan sends Loki because Tis the Season and I need to reread it.

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nyxlaufeyson · 8 months ago

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Please

THIS JUST IN, MASSIVE GREEN SHIFT INDICATES 47th US PRESIDENT IS NOT TRUMP!!!!

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nyxlaufeyson · 10 months ago

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ANOTHER EPIC FAN MOOT FTW!!!

how is it that with every new release of an EPIC saga im like there's GOTTA be a flop this time like there's no way he's back with another banger saga its been 7 sagas now at least ONE song has to flop

and literally NO FAULT EVERY TIME it is a 10/10 saga no flops no skips only heartbreak grief and mental illness

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nyxlaufeyson · 10 months ago

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Bro is a dendro user

Master of green magic

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nyxlaufeyson · 10 months ago

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Not a Nightmare (Pandora's Box) - Chapter 12

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A/N: I also am almost done with the chapter after this one maybe I'm a winner??? But anyway here's a fun chaotic chapter.

Pandora woke immediately after her nightmare, her eyes wide and alert. Her body remained where it was, perfectly still. At first, she panicked, feeling another body next to hers. Hands wrapped around her like a warm hug. But the soft breathing reminded her it was just Loki, which took on a whole other set of implications that ran through her head. But that was a second-hand thing for her brain to consider.

She contemplated how to get up without waking him. She decided to just roll out and see what happens. She managed to get out of the room without interrupting Loki’s sleep. Making her way to the kitchen to get tea and a snack, she heard light rustling.

As she rounded the corner, it appeared that the kitchen was already occupied by none other than Black Widow herself. Natasha, being as alert as she was, noticed Pandora immediately. Most likely, she had heard the footsteps before she even entered the room.

“Nightmare?” She asked, pouring a bowl of cereal. Pandora nodded in response. “Me too. Do you want some cereal?”

She nodded again, so Natasha poured a bowl and slid it over to her where she had taken a seat at the bar. “Wanna talk about it?” Natasha asked.

Pandora contemplated this for a moment. It had felt good to get things off her chest earlier, but Natasha was dealing with nightmares too. Maybe if Pandora opened up, she would too.

She decided to give her the gist of it. Afterall, the nightmare was rather tame, except for the presence of what could only be a threat. “Did you know I have a brother?” She asked.

Natasha nodded. “Thor briefed us when you guys returned.”

Pandora took a bite of her cereal. “I didn’t even know until Thor knew. My own blood. Anyways, Hela-the woman banished on Helheim with me-visits me in my dreams. Usually it’s a mix of my memories mixed with past regrets, but tonight… Tonight she said ‘You have a wonderful brother.’ And I know it’s just my subconscious, but the way she said it... The way she said it gave me chills.”

“I understand. Nightmares can feel real. Sometimes I truly believe they are real. Tonight, I dreamt about the day me and my sister were separated. I was so scared for the both of us, but especially her. She was so fragile, and knowing what we both had to go through-” she paused “She’s an adult now. We talk some, but both of us are scarred from the organization we left.”

Pandora offered a comforting smile. “We all have our scars Natasha. It’s unfortunate that we carry more than most, but I like to think that my scars have led up to who I am now, who I’m proud of. I can see that that is certainly the case for you. You are a remarkable woman, and I’m sure your sister is lucky to have you.”

Natasha sent back a similar smile. “Thanks, Pandora, that means a lot to me. I’m sure that your brother is just as lucky, even if you two only met recently.”

The two of them ate in silence for a while, until Natasha decided that she should pry some more. In the most casual voice, she asked, “Are you and Loki together?”

Pandora spit out some of her cereal and nearly choked. “What? What would make you think that?!”

That reaction only spurred Natasha on. “You spend an awful lot of time together, and I didn’t see him leave your room tonight after he brought you there.”

Trying to hide her red face, Pandora considered what it might look like from an outside perspective. “We certainly aren’t dating.”

Natasha raised an eyebrow. “But? Do you want to be?”

“I don’t know.” Pandora said. “These past few months have gone by in a blur. I haven’t really thought about it that much. But he makes me feel comfortable and he is definitely attractive, and he seems to always know exactly what I need. But this is uncharted territory for me, I’m unfamiliar with these feelings.”

This was the first time Pandora admitted to herself that she might have a crush on Loki. She buried the foreign feeling right when it came up, but now that Natasha had forced it up, well, she didn’t know what to do.

Cleaning out her cereal bowl, Natasha asked, “Have you ever been in a relationship before?”

Pandora shook her head. “No, nothing serious. Always on the run, there was no chance to get involved with anyone besides a fling or two.”

Natasha sighed. “I still don’t like him that much, but I can see that he does care for you. You two should talk about it.”

“Absolutely not. Loki is not one to trust easily and I will not throw that away over silly feelings. Besides, I’m certain Loki is just being friendly. We’re practically best friends.”

Natasha narrowed her eyes. “I’m sorry, is he not asleep in your bed right now?”

This caused Pandora to falter, realizing that she had, in fact, asked Loki to sleep with her a few hours ago. “That was such a bad idea-”

“What was a bad idea?” Loki asked, stepping out from the shadows and coming to a stop next to Pandora, putting one hand on her shoulder.

“Nothing.” Pandora squeaked, Natasha sending her an annoying smirk.

Loki frowned. “Did you have another nightmare?” He asked, and Pandora nodded, yawning. He could sense she was tired. “Would you like me to make you some tea or do you want to go back to bed?”

Realizing that she was, in fact, extremely tired after considering her tangled emotions, she opted to head back to bed.

“Goodnight, Pandora, Loki.” Natasha said, sending Pandora a knowing smile.

Heading back to her room, Pandora smiled back. “Night Nat.”

Loki wanted to press on why Pandora dismissed what she and Natasha were talking about, but it was late and he valued her privacy. Even if it was eating him on the inside to know everything about her. What a weird feeling, really, one he hadn’t felt before.

So instead of nagging her, he simply walked her back in bed, letting her curl up beside him with his arms over her shoulders. He did his best to not let his mind wander to what this meant, to where their friendship was headed, but instead vowed to always be there for Pandora as long as she would have him. In any way she would have him. If this was love, he did not know, for all his life he had never known real love.

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The next morning, Pandora woke to an empty bed. It didn’t surprise her, but she was slightly disappointed. Nonetheless, she made her way to grab breakfast in the kitchen. While Loki was not one to be up and about in the mornings, Thor was. So it was unusual that he wasn’t there. Steve, however, was.

She turned to him. “Do you know where Thor is?” She asked him.

He nodded. “He left a note saying that he got called away to Asgard. Loki’s with him as well.”

Pandora frowned. “Do you know why?” She asked, worried. If it had to do with her, which it probably did, it likely wouldn’t be good.

Steve shook his head. “No, I don’t. Sorry.” Noticing her worry, he added, “I’m sure everything is okay.”

She nodded, and continued on with her morning routine like normal. She kept telling herself that everything was okay. That was, until Thor and Loki arrived with grim looks on their faces.

Pandora was on the couch looking out the window, zoned out, when the two arrived. She immediately turned towards them and her face dropped when she saw their looks.

Was it about her? Did they change their minds, and they wanted Pandora back on Helheim? Would she finally lose all she’s gained? She wanted to ask all of these questions, but she held back, not wanting to be the first to speak.

“We must call a team meeting.” Thor said, and Pandora nodded. She sent out a group text, and everyone gathered in the conference room.

Loki sat next to Pandora, putting a hand in hers to comfort her. Thor was at the head of the table, and had everyone's attention. “I have grave news,” he paused, “Hela has escaped.”

Pandora inhaled swiftly. The team shifted around, glancing at her. They waited for Thor to continue.

“We do not know how she escaped. Or where she is now. So it is suggested that we prepare for the worst. Asgard is being fortified, and we must do the best we can here. I’m not sure where or when she shall attack.” He said.

Pandora remembered her latest nightmare. “How long has she been gone?”

Thor scratched his head. “We don’t know exactly, but at least twenty-four hours of Earth time.”

Back on Helheim, Hela had taught Pandora a type of dreamwalking magic. Where one could enter others dreams, turn them into nightmares. It wasn’t just a nightmare, it was a dream Hela invaded. Which meant the threat, the threat was real.

Pandora abruptly stood up. “Finneas. Is he okay?”

Thor nodded. “Your brother is fine. He will be under Asgard’s protection.”

She shook her head. “Asgard’s protection isn’t enough. Hela was there, there in my dream. It was her, and the threat was real. She’s going to go after him to hurt me. We need to bring him here. I need to be able to keep an eye on him. I don’t trust Odin to protect him.”

Tony tilted his head. “Asgard has an army, we have us. Are you sure it wouldn’t be safer to keep him there?”

“She’ll expect that. Besides, we’re Earth’s Mightiest Avengers. We’re something of an army ourselves.” Pandora gave him a small smile, all the smile she could manage at the moment.

Thor sighed. “It’s going to be difficult to convince Odin and your parents to-”

She interrupted him. “Thor, I will kidnap him if I need to. He is my little brother, and even my parents have to recognize that I know how Hela works. I know her tricks, and I very well may be the only option to keep Finneas safe.”

He nodded. “Alright. Me, you, and Loki shall leave in an hours time. In the meantime, everyone else prepares Earth’s defenses. Get ready for the goddess of death.”

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nyxlaufeyson · 11 months ago

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I just wanted to see Deadpool with Loki. That's it 🤭

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nyxlaufeyson · 11 months ago

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Paranoia (Pandora's Box) - Chapter 11

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A/N: Ok so like it's totally not been months idkwym (I'm incapable of a schedule)

Losing yourself isn’t easy.

At first Pandora didn’t even realize that was what was happening. After a couple months of relative normalness, she hadn’t seen it coming.

It started slow, simple enough to where she didn’t question it. Her nightmares got just a little more descriptive, a little more worrisome. She pinned it on stress from one of her missions.

The first time she really took a moment and questioned what was going on was after stepping out of the shower and seeing the number one woman of her nightmares in the mirror. It had been a long day, and she figured she just needed to rest.

But things never seemed to improve. The nightmares just got worse, she kept seeing things, and on top of that, there was a constant pain on her collarbone.

Despite all this, Pandora did manage. She still completed her missions, still hung out with her friends. But after each incident, she felt a little layer form over her eyes, pushing her away from reality.

Part of her wanted to reach out to someone and tell them what was happening, but most of her didn’t. She had always handled everything personal herself, not wanting others to get lost in her chaos. So what if she had some trauma? Everyone there did. She wasn’t special. Only, it wasn’t trauma or grief, or anything she had thought it to be.

That’s not to say the team didn’t notice. Most of them did. But they too, suffered in silence. They understood what it was like to have a burden so heavy that it suffocates. So before they realized the depth of Pandora’s struggles, they didn’t pressure her to talk to them about it. Besides an added emphasis on taking time for oneself, their dynamic was normal.

Loki went about things a bit differently than the rest of the team, as expected of the outlier. He would try to subtly ask questions about it in a conversation. Pandora, most of the time, worked around them.

What he did know was that it had to be connected to Helheim. He knew that her nightmares were getting worse. There was an increased frequency on the amount of times he ran into her in the middle of the night making tea. When that happened, he always stayed in her company until she made her way back to bed.

As much as he enjoyed spending late nights with her in silence, he understood that they stemmed from nothing but negative thoughts keeping her awake, and he wanted those to end.

But not even Loki could understand the depth of her troubles as Pandora’s mind and body fought each other, anxiety creeping in from every angle, suffocating her. At this point, Pandora knew that there was something wrong, but she was too afraid of reaching out. After all, it was just paranoia.

There was something to them-the nightmares-that just put her on edge. She could feel them. Yet she pushed the feelings down and told herself she needed to grow up, that everything was in the past.

Despite trying to ignore the nightmares, visions, and downright panic attacks, everything got worse.

One day, coming out of her room to grab a snack, she noticed a swish of long black hair in the corner of her eye. She flung a knife towards an unsuspecting Loki, who luckily was able to stop it.

Everyone in the room turned towards Pandora as her hands fell to her side and her jaw fell open. “Loki- I’m sorry, I thought you were…”

“Enough, Pandora, you need to tell us what is going on with you. If you don’t want to tell everyone you at least need to tell me.” Loki said. He didn’t appear to be angry, and that just made her feel even worse.

Pandora sighed and looked down. “Everyone here is burdened, and I’m no different. This is my burden to bear, Loki, I cannot add to everyone else’s worries.”

He frowned. “The burden is crushing you, everyone here sees that. Sometimes you need to hand off bits and pieces of it to survive. We all are worried for you.”

She looked around and saw that everyone else looked upon her with worry. “Alright,” she stuttered, “let me sit down. I should tell you all at the same time. Is everyone here?”

After everyone had been accounted for, they sat at a table, all eyes on Pandora. Loki sat right beside her, trying to be as comforting as he could.

“I don’t even know how to begin. Loki, Thor… I lied. I know who is on Helheim. The only reason I couldn’t say was because it’s quite probable that I’m the only person who knows of her besides Odin.”

Loki and Thor looked confused. “Why would Odin not tell us then?” Thor asked.

Pandora winced, she didn’t want to be the one to deliver this news. But if Odin would never do it, she would have to. “Because it’s his biggest secret.”

They waited for her to continue. “Her name is Hela. She’s the goddess of death, and former princess of Asgard. She’s your sister.”

Her words were followed by silence. So much so that she had to fill it. “I’m sorry to bring the news, but It’s-”

“Why is she in Helheim?” Loki asked. It was a relief to Pandora that he believed her.

She hesitated before answering. “She became too power-hungry when Odin began to wind down on the wars. She tried to take over everything, and nearly succeeded, had she not been banished.”

Natasha was the one to speak next. “Is this why you’ve been so on edge?”

Pandora nodded. “Somewhat. I see her in my sleep every night, but I can feel them. It’s as if the nightmares were real. And It’s not only at night, I’ve seen her watching me in the mirror, whispering from my walls-” She had to choke back a sob, “I’m just so tired of it and I don’t know why it’s happening. All my life, it has never been this bad. It’s almost like she’s haunting me.”

Loki rubbed her hand in support, as she took a steadying breath. “I’m sorry for not coming to you guys about this earlier. I always try to deal with my own problems myself first.”

“You’re part of a team now. We’re here to help.” Steve said, sending her a supportive smile.

Thor finally spoke up. “Thank you for telling us, Pandora. Is this why you threw the knife at Loki?”

She nodded. “Hela has long black hair similar to Loki’s. I was caught off guard, in my head. I apologize, Loki.”

Loki smiled at her. “Already forgiven.”

Tony snorted. “And they say Loki's the adopted one.”

A bit of humor was what Pandora needed, and she realized that she was tired.

“Thank you all for listening, but I need to get to bed. I can answer more questions tomorrow, hopefully things will be clearer in my head then.” She said, and everyone wished her goodnight.

Without asking, Loki got up and walked her to her room. When they got there, and he began to leave, she grabbed his hand. He looked up at her. “Could you… Stay? I don’t want to be weird, but I really would feel better if-”

“Of course.” He said, without hesitating, and they sat together on the bed.

Tears began to fall from her eyes. Loki pulled her into a comforting hug, and she finally cried, crying each layer of glaze that had pushed her away from her friends, letting her see clearly once again.

~~~~~

Although many people say sleeping with other people you trust reduces nightmares. It was truly a shame that in the early hours of the morning, when everyone was asleep, that in her pitch black brain, a singular face decided to show up with a few choice words: “You have a wonderful brother,” followed by the haunting giggle of her little brother.

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