I walked along the halls of Asgard's palace. Its golden walls shining brightly showing off the wealth of Asgard. I still could not believe I am in Asgard, a fictional place that I have seen only in movies and only read about in some mythical stories. I was a human once living an ordinary life in a small village in the state of Karnataka in India. As a Hindu, my belief was that after our death we get reincarnated or pass on by achieving peace. But I hadn't thought that I would be reincarnated in a fictional universe. In my previous life, I was a strong believer in multiverse theory and I guess at least I was right in that regard. But my second life seems to be a bit challenging as I am reincarnated as Prince Loki of Asgard or is it Jotunheim or both. A character with huge daddy issues, the one who declared a war on an entire planet because of his rage at his adopted father and brother. Well, whatever the case I am Loki now. I woke up in this world when Odin took me in from Jotunheim during his war. Since then I have been aware of the position I found myself in. According to my memory after the war with Jotuns, Asgard was relatively in peace so I wouldn't have to deal with any potential problems for more than a thousand years until things kick-up on Midgard. So as I grew further I began to plan what I wanted to do.

Frankly, I could have lived a life of luxury as a prince not bothering about anything but I have been given a second chance in life as a special being. A being of ice and magic with an incredible life span in a universe where wonderful sights can be witnessed and terrible beings dwelled. I could not waste such an opportunity to pass. I would like to be known throughout the universe but not as a prince of Asgard but as Loki. I want that recognition from the results of my hard work and character rather than my title.

So from a young age, I began chasing knowledge and my best tutor was my mother, Queen Frigga. In the movies, Loki was seen as someone that sought recognition from Odin but I was never interested in Odin but Frigga. She is easily likeable to anyone who met her. She was the one who taught me all the spells of Asgardian magic. I was not a weapon specialist like Thor who is a whirlwind with any weapon in his hands. But I trained myself in using spears and knives very well. Usually, I would train with weapons in the morning while the rest of the time would be spending my time in practising magic. Mostly I concentrated on the conjuration of weapons as the continuous conjurations tired me but also increased the potency of my magic. At very early mornings I would meditate and centre myself and generally spend my time augmenting my mental powers. The people of Asgard have varying opinions of me. Many Asgardians considered magic as a cheap trick used commonly by women but since I was very proficient in using a spear they seem to tolerate my practice of the art.

While I knew the magics I am performing pales in comparison to what the wizards on Midgard can use I was still very much strong in the arcane arts.

I have a good relationship with Thor. He is more arrogant and a general show off but I think he doesn't even get to the top ten of lunatics I had to deal with back home. He is just too enamoured with the untouchable image of Odin that he hopes to become like him. I guess for some people their biggest heroes are their parents.

Odin is very strict and watches every movement we make either by himself or using the palace servants. I guess he does not have a good track record of being a good father, what with changing his own daughter into a murdering maniac when he himself was one in his time as a young king and then locking her up in hell. Well, he at least has a reason to keep an eye on me what with me being a frost giant and everything. But after years passed he seems more in favour of me rather than Thor even though he won't show it in public.

The original Loki would have used the opportunity to discredit Thor in the eyes of Odin but I didn't because I have no interest in the throne of Asgard. I would rather be travelling the universe rather than sitting on a throne and ruling and marrying someone. Nope, I would be a free bird rather than being caged in this realm for thousands of years.

Another person that I have a good relation with was Lady Sif because I am the one who mostly helps her in her advances towards Thor. Somehow my dense brother could not see anything beyond his greatness. It was an uphill battle for the both of us which we will of course lose but I didn't say that to Sif lest she declare me an enemy.

I have always kept a very close watch on Midgard. I had already found a dozen passages to different realms and Midgard was my playground. Oh, the pranks I have pulled over there will make you die of laughter. But anyway my main interests lay with Kamar taj for obvious reason. I have been in contact with them even before the time of the Ancient one. Well, their order has been very helpful people for me in learning the Eldrich magic that draws power from different dimensions. The diverse use of magic enhancing my arsenal to very dangerous levels. Now with their aid, I have surpassed Thor in power alone. I will never be as a great weapon user like him but my magic is the deadliest in its full form. I had the distinct pleasure of teaching Alkasha(Ancient one) myself.

Then another interesting place in Midgard is Wakanda. I never showed myself there but I always visited them whenever I needed some vibranium or for the heart-shaped herb. My visit always leaves a very panicked people thereafter my theft of Vibranium and the herb. But I won't steal from Wakanda in the reign of a king twice so they chalked it up to a divine act but still, they beefed up their security.

The one thing I could confirm from Midgard is that this was an Avengers MCU. There were no mutants there as well as there were no local gods there.

I am not the only one who visited earth from Asgard. One time, father called myself and Thor to his chambers and said

'I am tasking you to go and visit Midgard but do not reveal yourself to them as Asgardians but scout them out and report me of your findings. Thor, do not blow anything up there.'

I realised it was his obvious attempt at testing us and perhaps he thought he could induce a change in Thor, as he did in the final years of his conquest.

Well, we went there through Bifrost and well it was an utter disaster. We ended up in Scandinavia and before we left the tales of Asgardian gods were being spread around like wildfire and we were being worshipped over there. All it took was an angry drunk Thor and then asgard's tales spilt out from his mouth, both true and false and it would be sung for centuries.

Odin called us into his chambers after we returned and he asked us what we thought of Midgard. Thor being an oaf tried to impress Odin and rushed to answer.

'There were no great warriors father. They were so weak and dirty. Once they saw my might they decided to hail us Asgardians as gods father.' Thor said with his booming laugh

Odin did not show anything on his face and sent him away and then asked me about my opinion

'They were different father. They are not unified like our people. They have several kings several languages from several cultures. Looking at it their world is in chaos but there is a certain attractiveness to it as well. A hundred different languages in one realm itself is a feat that I have never heard anywhere. In time they will grow strong.' I said

After that incident, Thor was not allowed to travel to other realms lest he make a fool of himself and I had to visit earth by cloaking myself from Heimdal.

Well, enough daydreaming now as I am walking towards the hall where the crowning of Thor is taking place. As I reached there I stood with mother as Thor came forward raising Mjolnir amidst the cheering crowd towards the throne but as he reached forward guards rushed in bringing the news of frost giants breaking into the vault.

The crowning ceremony was disbanded while the giants were dispatched easily and I saw Thor shake with rage as his moment has been spoiled. Throughout all the chaos I stood by to a corner with a shocked look on the outside but while on the inside I was patting myself on the back for a job well done. He knew things were about to get heated up and he was prepared to implement his plan.