Chapter 456: A Prince’s Redemption

Chapter 456: A Prince’s Redemption

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In the heart of Odin's vault, Loki's eyes gleamed with avarice as he roamed amidst the treasures collected over eons. Each item held the promise of power, a temptation that tugged at his desires even in his depowered state. His fingers danced dangerously close to the surface of the Casket of Ancient Winters, his mind calculating the havoc he could wreak if only he still held his magical prowess.

Just as he was about to touch the casket, a deathly chill filled his entire being. 'Hmm... Maybe I shouldn't touch anything...' He pulled his hand back before the casket to freeze him into a popsicle. After all, he is mortal at the moment.

Yet, Loki's desire was bittersweet, for he knew his limitations now. As he glanced at a large golden Gauntlet, a curious look appearing in his face. (A/N: There was a fake Infinity Gauntlet in the movie. IDK why ????‍♂️) Leaving the oddly large gauntlet for the time being, Loki's eyes flashed with greed as he continued perusing the vault... Tuning Fork, Eternal Flame, Warlock's Eye, Tablet of Life and Time. All powerful artifacts that he coveted dearly.

Meanwhile, Jessica Jones stood by the sealed vault door, donned in the Asgardian armor bestowed upon her by Frigga. Her grip tightened on the sword at her side, her knuckles turning white from the pressure. She shifted her weight from foot to foot, her eyes flickering toward the sound of distant battle echoing from the city outside.

Outside the vault door, A few guards, loyal to the last, stationed themselves with spears poised for defense. They shared anxious glances, their faces grim as they weren't allowed to join the fighting. Although they understood the need to guard the Vault, they are Asgardian warriors nonetheless, so missing out on such a war was truly disheartening.

Back inside the sealed vault, Jane Foster paced restlessly, her heart racing in time with the thundering booms of war. She clenched her fists, her palms damp with sweat, as she listened to the crescendo of battle growing louder by the minute. War was a foreign concept to her, a realm of experience she had never had to deal with before.

Amidst the silent tension, the distant footsteps grew louder, filling the air with a haunting rhythm. The guards tensed, their spears held steady as they prepared to face the oncoming threat.

Loki's eyes snapped to the entrance of the vault, his expression a mixture of curiosity and annoyance. He had hoped for a moment's respite in the presence of these coveted artifacts, but it seemed fate had other plans.

The sound of clashing weapons and the anguished cries of the guards reverberated through the stone walls, sending a shiver down Jessica and Jane's spines. Jessica grip on her sword tightened, her muscles coiling in anticipation.

Jane's back pressed against the wall, her wide eyes fixed on the entrance. Fear knotted her stomach, threatening to overwhelm her as the distant sounds of battle drew nearer.

Without a second thought, Loki's heart surged with overwhelming love and fear. He knew what he had to do. He grasped the Casket of Ancient Winters, his body freezing over in an instant as an excruciating pain surged through him. But he wouldn't let Jessica die, not when he can do something about it.

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Outside, on the battlefield, Odin paused for a moment to look back at the palace, a proud smile forming on his aged face. 'He's finally done it...'

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As Loki's skin turned a sickening blue hue from the piercing cold, out of nowhere, his body suddenly flashed with a quick bout of magic, awaking his cold bloodline. And as his Frost Giant lineage awakened, so did his Asgardian magic. The pain was agonizing, but the magic coursing through him brought a triumphant smirk to his cold blue lips.

With the Casket in one hand and newfound magic gathering in the other, Loki disappeared and reappeared across the vault in a flash of light. Acting quickly, he kicked a pointy spear away from Jessica's exposed neck just in the nick of time, saving her from a gruesome fate. His returned powers and Frost Giant strength allowed him to tear through the Valkyrie closest to her, their undead bodies froze upon contact as Loki smashed them to pieces with a wave of his hand.

Before bothering with the rest of them, Loki spared a moment to cast a healing spell on Jessica, her wound closing before her eyes. And with a wave of Loki's hand, Jessica was sent sliding across the floor back to safety alongside Jane. "Keep an eye on her..." He ordered. And with renewed determination, Loki turned back to the Valkyrie, his eyes blazing with power.

His magic crackled in the air as Loki launched himself into the fray, his every move bringing destruction. The Valkyrie fell before him, their attempts to land a blow thwarted as every attack simply passed through Loki's body, leaving him completely unharmed. His opponents were fierce, but with the Casket of Ancient Winters fueling him and his magic returned, Loki was truly an unstoppable force.

In the end, the vault was bathed in silence, the once imposing army of undead Valkyrie returned to lifeless carcasses. And Loki didn't look winded at all, his body still pulsating with the power of the Casket of Ancient Winters. He turned to Jessica, his frosty gaze softening with relief.

"Are you alright?" Loki's voice was a mixture of concern and affection, his love for Jessica shining in his eyes.

As Jane nodded, still in awe of the supernatural display of power, Loki's lips curved into a small smile. The battle had been won, Jessica was safe, his powers are back, but best of all... He was surrounded by his father's unguarded treasures!

'Hmm, so many choices... What should I take first?'

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