AN: Yaaaaay, finally got it typed up. Jeeze, man. This took much longer than I wanted. Chapter's been done for at least a month. Started writing the next one. Hopefully Life will allow me to get 'er done quickly. Btw…y'all see Avengers yet? Freakin amazing. I want Shwarma. Gonna go see it again this weekend. Would have done it last weekend…but a funeral kinda got in the way. Anyway, thanks for the reviews and the alerts and the general readingness. I love you all!

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Aaron scowled to prevent himself from wincing as he angrily scrubbed his body. "Nice one. He probably thing you're a loser. A stupid, gay, loser. Blew it with the hottest guy you'll ever meet." Aaron bit back a pained gasp as he put a little too much pressure on a particularly nasty bruise. This wasn't going to work. Quickly washing the suds off his body, Aaron shut off the water and grabbed a towel before stepping out of the shower. The steam hadn't even had the chance to warm up the bathroom. And he could clearly see his reflection in the mirror. This was all kinds of messed up. Stupid Ash with his stupid mightier than thou mentality. Fucker drove a truck for a living. It was a shock the bastard wasn't a fat tub of lard. Which was a shame. Had he been a fattie, maybe Aaron wouldn't get beat up so often. 'Cause he'd be able to outwalk him.

Aaron entertained himself with thoughts of a beach ball Ash he'd get to beat up while he dried off. It was while he had the towel on his head when he realized his predicament. His clothes were in his room. Where there was probably still a Loki. A Loki that his favorite porn star looked like.

That had been an interesting discovery. Years ago, Aaron had picked up a magazine and on the cover was this guy. Apparently, he went by the name Danté. Aaron hadn't cared. It was just the way he looked that had gotten his attention. Aaron still couldn't explain it. He just needed to see that body. Not even have it. Just see it.

Aaron sighed, pulling the towel off his head and ran his hand through his hair. Too many thoughts. Hell, too many emotions. He'd been doing okay. And then Loki came along and all his walls were crashing down.

A flash of golden walls.

An image of a huge throne room filled with a number of people too large to count.

Loki in horned helm and green robes smiling at him.

Aaron growled, clutching his head as visions flashed through his mind. He fell to his knees as pain blossomed in his skull.

And then it all went dark.

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Thor growled, getting back on his feet. Loki was laughing at him, holding his staff at his side.

"Brother, you're getting slow," he taunted. "Soon you'll be nothing better than a woman. We'll have to put you in a dress for you won't be man enough for that armour."

"Is that so, brother?" Thor asked as a feral grin spread across his face. Thor shifted his grip on the sword and ran his free hand over his long hair, pushing it back before charging at Loki. He swung his sword, slicing through the illusion. A feral growl escaped his lips as he turned to catch a force square on his chest, knocking him back. Before he had a chance to get up, Loki was straddling his stomach, the butt of his staff pressed lightly against his throat.

"Dead," Loki said, eyes bright.

Thor snorted, breathing hard. Loki hadn't even broken a sweat. What a shame. "I went easy on you."

"You're lying, brother," Loki responded with a grin. He laid the staff down on the ground of the arena next to them and sat back so all his weight was on his brother's abdomen. "You're distracted. Why?"

Thor was quiet for a moment, lightly resting his hands on Loki's thighs. "You," he said softly.

"Me?" Loki asked in surprise, laying his hands on Thor's. "Why? What did I do?"

"You've simply been you."

Loki's brows furrowed in confusion. "Thor, you're not making any sense." He made a startled squeak as Thor gently pushed him off before standing and brushing the dirt off.

"Forget I said anything."

Loki stared up at him, eyes filled with hurt and confusion. "Thor, what's wrong?"

"Nothing," the blonde snapped. "I'm fine."

Loki opened his mouth, no doubt to press the issue, but a glare from Thor turned it into a sigh. Thor held out his hand in apology. The ravenette hesitated before taking Thor's hand and accepting both the apology and off of help, allowing Thor to pull him up.

"Shall we spar again tomorrow," Loki asked lightly. At Thor's nod, Loki smiled and grabbed his staff, leaving Thor to his thoughts.

Thor sighed, running his hands over his face. Loki. Loki, Loki, Loki. Why did things have to get so complicated? Sometimes, he just wanted things to go back to the way they were before.

"You have always loved him, Thor."

Thor was so glad no one else was around to witness the squeak of surprise he gave at his father's sudden voice. The All-Father chuckled softly at Thor's embarrassed scowl.

"Of course I love him," Thor mumbled. "Loki's my brother."

"That is not the type of love I am referring to."

Thor stared at Odin. How—

"I am the All-Father, Thor. Must you really ask?" Thor simply responded with a soft growl in the back of his throat, rubbing the back of his neck. Odin sighed, glancing at the sword lying on the ground. "Why were you not using Mjölnir?" Thor shrugged, not really having an answer. "Thor…perhaps you need to have some time to yourself. You have become so distracted. Have a…rest."

"What?" Thor asked, confused.

"I think you should go to Midgard. By yourself. Your mother says you have lost yourself, trying to deny your heart. Leave Asgard. Leave us. Leave Loki. Do not say goodbye."

"But I told Loki—"

"No." The force in that single syllable caused Thor to flinch and Odin continued in a softer voice. "You will not remember anyway. This will be easier to do if you do not remember us. Your mother wants you to determin what is here—" he tapped Thor's chest, indicating his heart "—and there must be no bias. Heimdall has found you a place to stay while you do this.

Thor gave a small, jerky nod. His heart was already aching. Perhaps this will help, though. Perhaps it will put things back to the way they were before.

Before he fell in love with his brother.

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AN: Dun dun duuuuuuuuuuun! Oh, and I noticed two things…Loki's gotta start doing some mischief…and this needs to finally earn its M rating. Look forward to pranks and porn~!