Loki stared blankly up at the stars, the signs of his fatigue clearly visible in and underneath his eyes. He was laying stiffly on his bed with his hands clasped together in the middle of his stomach, trying and failing to numb the pain that had scarcely lessened at all since the time of Eyra's death. It had been seven years since her passing, and he was beginning to fear that he was slowly descending into complete and utter insanity.

"Well, I could have told you that. After all, it was I, or, at least, the thought of me, that kept you sane for so many years."

Loki squeezed his eyes tightly shut at the teasing sound of Eyra's voice. Sure, he heard her sort of running commentary in his head nearly every day, but it wasn't very often that it seemed to come from outside. When he opened his eyes, there she sat, propped up against the wall in the same position she had used to sit so often and staring at him with a wide smirk and dancing blue eyes. When he met her gaze, her face fell, and she sighed, a woeful expression taking over her pretty features.

"You really have got to stop doing this, you know."

"You say that as though I'm doing it intentionally!" Loki rolled his eyes at her. He then immediately berated himself for arguing with his own subconsciously-conjured projection. She wasn't real, and he knew it. Just a side effect of his grief mingling with the magical abilities he possessed.

Eyra gave him a sad smile. "I know. But I did ask you to find someone else. It would honestly help. You have got to move on. I'm gone, and there is nothing either of us can do about it." Loki gritted his teeth. Imaginary she may be, but it was an incredibly accurate representation. "Well, I should hope so!" Fake Eyra responded to his thoughts with a giggle. "I mean, you did know me better than anyone!"

"Why, Eyra?" Loki's resolve broke, and he stared straight ahead, fighting the lump that had risen in his throat. "Why did you have to leave me? How am I supposed to go on now?"

The apparition moved closer to him with tears filling her eyes. "You know that, were there anything to be done, I would change this in a heartbeat. If only to spare you further grief. But the only thing there is to be done now is for you to forget me and find something or someone else to bring you joy and heal you of this heartache."

Loki shook his head vehemently. "No, my Darling, I cannot forget you, and, even if I could, I wouldn't."

"Loki..." she pleaded softly, and, for just a moment, Loki forgot that she was only an illusion. Unable to bear seeing the tears he had brought to her eyes, he reached out to run his fingers through her scarlet, tantalizingly soft tresses, only to be jolted back to reality as the image faded away at his attempt at contact.

'You know, she would still be alive, if it weren't for Thor,' a sly voice entered his thoughts. Loki scowled deeply. This was one voice he could not quite place, but it had been plaguing his mind for the past several months. It constantly planted in his head such thoughts as that it was Thor's fault that Eyra was dead. That she had been killed because of something to do with their relationship and how Loki himself had tied into it all. That Thor was always the favorite son, and that Loki needed to show that he was truly the better of the two brothers.

It was this that had brought on the realization that he truly was going mad.

"Tony!" Alicia greeted enthusiastically over the phone.

"Hey, Leesh! How's...uh...where is it that you are now?"

Alicia rolled her eyes with a laugh. "Kenya. And it's absolutely amazing. It might be my favorite place I've ever been. I almost don't want to leave."

"Hey, that's great!" There was a slight pause before Tony continued speaking. "But you are still coming home for my birthday, right?"

"Of course!" Alicia reassured him, grinning fondly. "How could I miss it?"

Tony sounded genuinely relieved. "Good. After all, it is going to be quite the party."

"Oh, please, you know I don't care one whit about a party," she chided him, laughing. "The only reason I have any desire at all to be there is for you."

She could hear the cocky smirk in his voice as he responded. "Wow, Leesh. You know, I must say, I'm flattered by your feelings for me, but..."

"Oh, shut up!" Alicia erupted in laughter. "That's not like it at all, as you are well aware!"

Tony chuckled. "Yeah, I know. But you do love me."

"Only because I have to," she teased. "After all, you and Pepper are kind of all I've got."

"Yeah, right back atcha, Al," Tony sighed. "Although you should meet my new personal assistant. Natalie Rushman."

Alicia shook her head with an exasperated smile. "Can't wait." Then she grew serious. "How are you? And don't even try to lie to me. You know I see right through you."

Tony was silent for several moments before he let out a sigh. "I'll be fine. Things aren't looking so hot right now, but I'll figure it out. I always do."

"Tony," Alicia frowned worriedly. "What's wrong? Is it the arc reactor still?"

"Yeah." Her best friend sounded more discouraged than she could ever remember him being. "But, like I said, I'll figure it out. I just need a little time and the right...inspiration. I'm leaving for Monaco in the morning. For the Historic Grand Prix. It'll be good to take a break."

"Do you need me to come home early?" Alicia offered, Tony's wellbeing coming before almost anything else in her world. "I could meet you in Monaco...try to help you figure this thing out..."

The affectionate smile was evident in Stark's voice as he replied. "No, Leesh. I know how much the work you are doing means to you. And I've got Pepper to take care of me. Besides, I told you I'll be fine. It's just a minor glitch, that's all."

"If you're sure..." Alicia relented uncertainly.

"I am," Tony confirmed confidently. "So, I'll send one of the jets to pick you up a couple of days before the party. If you're lucky, I might even come with it!"

Alicia laughed quietly. "Sounds great. I've got to get off the phone anyway. I've got children hanging off of each arm and leg, begging me to come play."

"Sounds like your wildest dreams come true!" Tony grinned. "Alright, Al. It was good to talk to you. Thanks for everything. You're the best!"

"Aw, shucks, Tony, you're making me blush!" Alicia chortled. "I'll see you in a few days. Can hardly wait!"

She hung up and turned to the five or six Kenyan children tugging on her limbs and staring at her with pleading eyes. "Alright, you crazy heads!" She laughed. "You've got five seconds! Better run, or I'm gonna get you! Jamal, are you on my team again?"

The smallest of the kids nodded enthusiastically, eyes wide and bright with excitement. The other children screamed with laughter and dispersed as Alicia began counting slowly.

"1...2...3..."

A/N: It's finally out! I'm so sorry that it's taken so long, but our internet has been out for days! We finally got it fixed today, so woohoo! Anyway, I'll leave you to your deductions regarding this chapter. Review and let me know what you think and if you have any ideas of what you would like to see in this story!

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