Author's Note: So here is the next chapter. I don't know if I will post another one so this might be the last chapter. I had a lot of trouble with this chapter. I just couldn't get it to flow like I wanted it to so I hope you guys like it. I am working on another Thor story at the moment so I will hopefully have that done soon. Hope you guys liked this story.

Thor reentered Asgard with Loki clutched tightly to his chest. He was immediately greeted by a group of healers and guards.

"The All Father wishes to speak with you immediately." One guard spoke.

"I will go once I am sure Loki is ok." Thor answered.

"The All Father requests your presence at once." The guard insisted.

"Loki is my first priority. I want to see to it that he is well taken care of at first." Thor stated, holding Loki protectively to him as the guard stepped forward.

"We will take good care of him my Prince. You have my word. Please allow us to take him and so you may go see the All Father." Eir suggested coming forward.

Thor reluctantly allowed Loki to be taken from his arms and placed on a stretcher. Loki shifted and called out Thor's name reaching for him but Eir placed her fingers to Loki's temple and he fell quiet again. Loki was carried away with Eir and the healers while the guards escorted Thor to the throne room.

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Thor finally started heading to the healing rooms. The discussion with his father had been long and lengthy. He had explained to his father why they had gone after Malkeith against his orders and how they had defeated him. He made sure to go into great detail about how Loki had saved him and Jane and had taken on and killed Kurse. Odin finally stopped him.

"Thor I understand. Your brother was brave and fought in the name of Asgard. I will speak with the council again as I have other plans for Loki. For now is there anything else you wish to discuss with me?" Odin asked.

"Yes Father. Once Loki is well, I wish to return to Midgard to be with Jane and fight with the Avengers. I am not right for the throne and I don't know when I will be." Thor explained.

"We can discuss that at a later time for now I am sure you are anxious to see your brother. Go be with him and I will be along later." Odin offered.

Thor had quickly agreed, because his father was right. He was anxious to see his brother. He was curious as to what was wrong with Loki. Loki had said something about magic, but not being trained in the art himself Thor was not familiar as to what Loki could have meant. He finally got to the healing rooms and walked to the room that held Loki. Loki laid on the bed still asleep. He looked a little better than before and Thor could see his wound had been rebandaged. Eir was in the room as well examining him and taking notes.

"How is he Eir?" Thor asked putting a hand on Loki's forehead. It had a warm feel to it.

"He is quite ill my Prince. It seems he used a great deal of his magic." Eir answered.

"Is that why he was in such pain?" Thor questioned.

"Yes my Prince. His magic is tied to him and his health just like any sorcerer. It is what we call magic sickness. With the sickness also comes exhaustion and his wound reopening didn't help either. I must say Prince Thor taking your brother off on an adventure while he was still recovering was not the wisest decision. If he had stayed put he probably wouldn't be like this right now." Eir scolded.

"I know. I am sorry Eir, but I thought it only be fair he should be a part of the mission to avenge our mother's death. Will he be alright?" Thor asked.

"Yes, in time. He has a slight fever, but not like last time. There is always the possibility it could worsen though so he will be staying here until he wakes. He will sleep for awhile but should be fine after a couple of moons." Eir assured.

Thor nodded and took in Loki's face. He seemed like he was finally at peace. Eir left and Thor sat down beside Loki's bed and took his hand.

"Loki, if you can hear me, were home now. Were back in Asgard and your safe. I will be here until you recover, I won't leave your side." Thor whispered.

Thor sat there holding Loki's hand tracing small patterns on it with his thumb. Odin entered the room an hour later.

"Hello Thor. How is Loki?" he asked as he walked over to the other side of Loki's bed and placed a hand on his head.

"Eir said that he used too much of his magic and that his wound reopened. She said he would be fine but would sleep for a couple moons." Thor explained.

"I have spoken with the council. The final decision about Loki is that his magic will be bound and he will stay to train under me. Since you have expressed interest in returning to Midgard I figured it would be good for Loki to train for the throne under me." Odin stated.

"I am sure he will be grateful for that decision. I am just happy he is safe and won't be in the dungeons." Thor smiled.

Thor and Odin talked for a little longer before Odin left with instructions to inform him when Loki awoke. Thor spent the next couple days with Loki. He talked to him about everything and how he was happy to finally have his brother back and how this time he would be a better brother and would be there to take care of him. It was towards the end of the second day they had been back when Loki finally started to wake up. Thor was dozing when he heard Loki shifting and moaning in his sleep. Thor immediately was up and by Loki's bed in an instant. He sat on the edge as Loki stirred in his sleep again.

"Loki can you hear me?" Thor asked putting a hand to Loki's cheek.

Loki turned towards Thor's voice.

"Please wake up Loki. You have slept long enough I am starting to worry. Open your eyes little brother."

"D-don't…..call me….little." Loki whimpered as his eyes opened slowly.

Thor let a small smile spread across his face.

"Oh but you are. Your my little brother and always will be." Thor whispered caressing Loki's cheek with his thumb.

"Where are we? What has happened?" Loki asked.

"What is the last thing you remember?"

"Svalfithiem. I remember defeating Kurse and a storm coming, but it's all blurry. What has happened since?" Loki pressed.

"I should go get Eir first, she'll want to look you over." Thor stated.

Thor got up to leave but was stopped when Loki grabbed his wrist.

"Stay. Please tell me what happened then you can fetch Eir." Loki pleaded.

Thor's heart melted and he sat on the edge of Loki's bed again taking the hand that was on his wrist and giving it a light squeeze. Thor explained everything that happened since Loki had passed out the last time. Loki listened with intent.

"Why hasn't Odin thrown me back in to the dungeons yet?" Loki questioned.

"He has made a bargain with the council. The decision is your magic will be bound for a time and you are to train with Father for the throne." Thor explained.

"You must be jesting. After everything I have done, Odin would never give me a chance at the throne now." Loki huffed.

"I speak only truth my brother. I have come to realize that I have no interest in the throne. I would rather be a defender of Midgard and be with Jane. The throne is not for me and it has always suit you better. Father wishes to speak with you as soon as you are well." Thor stated.

Before Loki could respond, Eir came in the room. She immediately started checking over Loki and scolded Thor for not coming to get her once he had woken up.

"Prince Loki you really should be careful when using great amounts of magic like that. You are lucky that the sickness was not worse. You will need to remain here until you have fully recovered."

Loki thanked her and she left to give the brothers more privacy. She promised Thor that she would send word to the All Father about Loki being awake and well. Loki went to sit up but still being a bit weak he found it to be a difficult task. Thor helped prop him up against the pillows allowing to sit up instead of lying down. The brother's sat in silence a little longer before a soft whisper broke it.

"I was wrong before."

"What was that?" Thor asked.

"I said I was wrong before. It's my fault not yours."

"What is your fault Loki?"

"It's my fault mother is dead." Loki gasped trying to hold back the tears.

"Why would you say that Loki? You were here in the healer's rooms when it happened, it couldn't have been your fault." Thor assured taking Loki's hand again.

"But it was. I told Kurse how to get out of the dungeons! I told him what stairs to take and it lead him to mother." Loki explained.

"Loki you knew not what you were doing. Mother was protecting another when it happened. It's not your fault." Thor stated.

Stop! Just stop! It's my fault she's dead! If I hadn't told him how to get out he never would have found mother! It's my fault!" Loki cried with tears coming down his face.

Thor just sat there in stunned silence for a minute before he gathered Loki in his arms.

"No Loki. It's not your fault. It was Kurse. He is the one who killed her, not you. You did nothing. It's not your fault, it could never be." Thor coaxed.

Thor sat there comforting Loki for a long while. He eventually laid down on the bed next to Loki and Loki laid his head on Thor's shoulder and cried as Thor wrapped his arms around him again. Thor held Loki until Loki fell asleep in his brother's arms. Thor silently prayed that now after everything that had happened, they could all move forward and be a family again.