Devil on my Shoulder - MCU

2. Aftermath

A/N:
Thoughts - Bold = y/n, Italics = Loki

Y/n's POV

I was lying down on the ship that Dad, Nebula, and I were stuck on. I was losing what little hope I had left and all I wanted to do was cry. That's when I thought I heard something.

Don't cry, darling

I looked around and I couldn't see anyone. The lack of oxygen must be starting to take its toll, I thought.
I started thinking about Dad.

I wish things ended differently. I always thought the amazing Tony Stark would go out with a bang in a blaze of glory, not decaying in the wreckage of a tragedy. And poor Peter. He didn't even know what was happening. I should've taken him back home like Dad asked. I should have protected him.

I'm sorry I couldn't protect you

There it was again. That voice. The worst part about it was... it sounded just like... Loki.

I'm begging you, don't give up. Please stay alive.

What for? Nearly everyone I love could be gone. Peter's gone, Mom and Happy are probably gone, and Dad... we aren't going to make it home.

If not for anyone else... for me.

I know it's not you.. but... ok. I'll stay alive for you, snake eyes.

After a while, I couldn't tell if it had been a few minutes or a few days, but outside the windows, I saw something glowing. Dad and I both opened our eyes. I couldn't tell what it was but whatever it was, I just hoped it would get us somewhere safe. Or at least get Dad somewhere safe.

I passed out after seeing something out the window moving.
When I woke up, I could smell clean air. I could hear people talking.
Dad wasn't in the seat beside me. With some struggling, I stood up while leaning against the wall and went down to see where we were. As I weakly hobbled down the steps, I saw grass.

Could we be home?

I looked around at who was talking and I saw them. Steve, Nat, Bruce, Rhodey... and Mom. When I saw her, I nearly fell off but she caught me and held me tight. We both started sobbing as I was coughing, getting used to the fresh air again.

They took us inside and told us what had happened. It was true. Half of all human life was wiped out. They were talking but I wasn't listening to a thing of what they were saying. There were a million thoughts running through my head. I went up to my room because I just needed to rest. Unfortunately, I couldn't. Who could after everything that had happened? All those thoughts were blaring in my mind, never letting me go:
'Who's left?', 'Why did it have to be us?', and most of all, 'What comes next?'

Y/n, everything will be ok

But I don't know that! I'm so confused! And what even are you?

Really darling? Don't you recognise me?

Just then, I saw someone standing at the foot of my bed. I looked up and I saw Loki.

What the hell?!

Not exactly the reaction I was hoping for...

This is insane! This... This is just my imagination. I was just on the brink of dying. I can barely walk! I must be seeing things too!

I can assure you, my dear, as far as I can tell, I am indeed here with you.

But... HOW?! I watched you die! I saw the life drain out of your eyes as I felt my heart shatter into a million pieces! How could you possibly be here?!