Mischief Reborn

CHAPTER THREE

I needed the meme, still recovering from watching Infinity War

"What now?" Angerona asked as she watched me from the table while I stood at an opening in the cave, a cup of tea in my grasp.

The dusk sky was truly beautiful from the Alps, Rona sure knew how to find a spot.

"I am honestly unsure," I began turning to look at my friend, the reactor in my chest glowing from between my currently small breasts, "for now, I would appreciate a place to centre and a friend to trust." Angerona smirked her mask not yet covering her rosy lips.

"Well that is a dilemma. What friend could you trust?" She playfully put a hand beneath her chin as if to pretend deep thought, her acting caused a laugh to sprout from my lips as they formed a soft side smile.

"Rona, you know I meant you. That is unless I should go find some poor easily persuaded mortal." I took a step towards the edge letting the fresh air brush past my face and cold cheeks.

"No need for that. You know there will always be a room for you here. Besides, I highly doubt the average mortal is skilled in bladed combat." Giving a nod, I walked over and sat opposite to the dark eyed goddess, "Thank you," Angerona took a sip from her own cup before yawning.

"How does it feel having that 'reactor' in your chest?" I shrugged looking down at the device in my chest she had nodded to, it was strange to have the glowing core embedded into my flesh.

"Well, seeing as it is supplying me with more than enough energy to remain in this plane of existence; good. I am now also a nightlight," Rona rolled her eyes and smirked.

"From what I have heard from Discordia, I hope that this reactor does not turn you into a female version of its inventor. He sounds like he would get annoying." I put a hand to my chest in mock offence.

"Excuse me, we both know I have been this way for a very long time so technically he is a female Atë...well I'm better but hey," We fell into content silence for a while until Angerona broke it.

"How did you meet Loki? Was it before or after the New York attack Thanos forced him to lead?" After seeing the question in my eyes, she added, "I do know what goes on out there to some extent. I am a goddess with informants."

"I captured one of the Avengers and was later found and eventually surrendered to the Avengers. Loki was then assisting the Avengers after his attack. Let's just say that I; as you know from experience, keep far too many secrets from those I care for."

Rona nodded in agreement, "One of your oldest vices, though I am not surprised as it is a defence mechanism. You would not have survived nor coped with your family without some trust issues."

"But I did trust him, I-." Rona raised her hand interrupting me.

"I'm not saying you didn't, keeping secrets has become norm for you and I know when it comes to those you care for you, you are very protective. Not that I can blame you after what happened to your family." A shot of pain and grief shot through me causing my right eye to twitch.

"I still miss them, their screams; Tauran, Azaria and Marcus haunt me. I don't want Zeus to hurt anyone else because of me." Rona lay a hand on my shoulder at the shaky mention of my son, daughter and husband.

"But remember; this time you are stronger, wiser and most of the people you care for can fight. Your Tauran and Azaria were helpless and sure Marcus could fight but he was a demigod."

"I just wish I had been strong enough then." A tear slid down my pale cheek and Rona stood up pulling me into a comforting hug.

"It's okay, this is the time to cry." I rarely let myself be this vulnerable but it felt like time to let go of the emotion surrounding my death and my past.