Shame, blame, disrespect, betrayal, and the withholding of affection damage the roots from which love grows. Love can only survive these injuries if they are acknowledged, healed and rare.

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Tasha frowned as she waited impatiently for Thor's arrival. He promised her he'd meet her over an hour ago. All of Sakaar was looking for him and Hulk, and she knew if Grandmaster caught her sneaking around she would be given back to Loki like an object.

"Brother!" Tasha ran to Thor when she saw him approach with Bruce and a pretty lady trailing behind, nearly knocking him over when she hugged him.

"Oomph. Hello sister." He smiled as he patted her back. When she pulled back she couldn't help but grin at him. Quickly though her smile faded and she slapped him hard on the chest.

"Ow! What was that for?!"

"Where the hell have you been?!"

"It was much harder getting Bruce than I expected.

"It's so good to see you!" Tasha grinned as she looked behind Thor, pulling Bruce into a hug. He was taken aback but hugged her back.

"You too. How have... —"

"How have I been since I found out the loser who shall not be named lied?"

"Yeah, that."

"Been better." Tasha laughed as she pulled back. "What about you?! I've been trying to get Hulk to leave for weeks but he wouldn't listen. Not surprising, really, but I tried."

"Well thank you for trying. He can be a real asshole."

"You weren't at the tournament when I was there, sister. Hulk and I fought." Thor said with a proud smile.

"Apparently Thor won." Valkerye smirked at Tasha who looked over at Thor with raised eyebrows.

"You beat Hulk? Okaaaay Broski." Tasha shook her head with a smile.

"What happened with you after Ultron?" Bruce ask as they walked through the hallway.

"Well— Uh... we... I ... "

"We'll have time for you to catch up later," A lady with brown hair stated before she rolled her eyes impatiently. "C'mon."

"Tasha, this is Valkyrie."

"Nice to meet you." She grinned at the girl. "Lovely to finally have another girl in the gang."

"Likewise." Val grinned back. "Princess. I think I have an unpleasant peace offering."

Tasha rolled her eyes as she saw Loki in chains.

"Surpriseeee." Loki said before Thor threw an object at him.

"Ow." Loki glared when it hit him.

"Had to be sure."

Bruce corrected his clothing uncomfortably as he looked at Loki.

"Hello Bruce."

"So, last time I saw you, you were trying to kill everybody... where you at these days?"

"It varies moment to moment." Loki smirked.

"Oh, don't be such a drama queen." Tasha stifled a yawn. "Don't worry, Brucie, if he gets out of line I'll show him who not to mess with."

"Hello darling." Loki smiled at his lover, his cocky demeanour disappearing as the others spoke to one another, leaving the two somewhat alone.

"Why am I not surprised you're in chains?" Tasha sighed. "When are you going to grow up?"

"I'll have you know I am grown, and I believe you'd look much better in chains, my sweet."

Thor gagged while Banner and Valkyrie just shared a disgusted look.

"Kinky." Tasha teased, rolling her eyes. "What will we do with him?" She turned her attention to her friends.

"Aren't you going to release me?" Loki asked making Tasha laugh.

"Hell no! I'm not responsible for you."

"I'm impressed, sister. Usually you would take his side."

"That was before I found out what a cunt he truly is." Tasha replied with a shrug.

"Hey." Loki said in offence. Tasha took this opportunity smack him hard across the face.

"I like her." Valkyrie nudged Thor's shoulder.  

"Likewise, gorgeous." Tasha grinned as she stepped over to Bruce.

Tasha downed a few bottles of alcohol, Bruce looking at her uneasy. "Tash, are you sure you should be drinking those?"

"It's all that's keeping me from murdering him." She pointed her dagger in Loki's direction, glaring.

"I'm sorry you're going through all of this. You're a really nice girl. You don't deserve it."

"Thanks, Brucie." Tasha smiled, resting her hand on his arm.

Loki watched as Tasha stood next to Bruce. She had her hand on his arm, laughing.

"Oh, look at that." Val laughed as she looked at Loki. "Tasha, it seems your boyfriend is a tad jealous."

"Ex." Tasha corrected with a smirk before she hummed. "Hmm, well I'm sure he was more jealous when I fucked my other boyfriend." Tasha winked unapologetically, letting go of Bruce.

"What?!" Thor looked at his sister in disgust. "I did not need to hear that—"

"Oh grow up! You didn't honestly think while I was on earth I was alone." Tasha was walking towards Loki while looking at Thor

"No, but —"

"While this sad excuse for a man was playing King," Tasha ran the tip of her dagger along Loki's cheek. "I was falling in love with a human. Doomed for tragedy but at least in that moment I was happy."

Thor only looked more confused. "When the hell did that happen?!"

"Before, during and after Ultron." She replied simply, shrugging her shoulders. "You'd like him, brother."

"Tasha, this is unlike you—"

"It's the drink." Loki explained with a sigh. "It brings out the hatred in even the purest of hearts. It's called the corruptor."

"Alright well, sister, looks like you're cut off."

Tasha sighed deeply. "Fine! But let's just say The Winter Soldier is excellent in bed."

"The winter — isn't that Cap's friend?" Bruce asked with wide eyes. "The one Hydra—"

"Yeahhhh. Brucie, we got a looot of catching up to do, but more on that later."

"Can we trust him?" Thor asked Tasha in which she shrugged in response.

"My guy instinct? Never trust Loki. I'm not sure I'm the one to ask, my dear brother."

"Your heart is never wrong." Thor placed his hand on her shoulder. "I have faith in your decisions."

"The two men I fell in love with were and are broken people — my heart is always wrong, it seems."

"Your mistake has been sticking with men. They're all god awful." Valkerye smiled flirtatiously.

"Not sure I swing that way, darling, but if I were to, you'd be at the top of my list."

"I'm flattered." She grinned.

"Do you enjoy flirting with every man and woman you can find?" Loki asked as he shook his head.

"Do you enjoy being a complete dick?" Tasha retorted as she threw a glass bottle at the wall next to him.

"So Sakaar and Asgard are about as far apart as any two portals across the universe. Getting there through any number of them will take eighteen months."

"Yeah, no, we don't have that long. I give us ten hours, max? Before she kills everyone and begins taking over every other realm before the universe." Tasha said with a sigh as she rubbed her forehead.

"Perhaps I can be of assistance." Loki spoke up from his position, causing everyone to look over at him.

"Can we just—" Bruce whistled, signalling for the group to hover in close. "I was talking to him just a few minutes ago and he was ready to kill all of us."

"He did try to kill me." Valkyrie agreed.

"Yes, me too. On many, many occasions." Thor agreed. "There was one time when we were children, he transformed himself into a snake, and he knows that I love snakes. So, I went to pick up the snake to admire it and he transformed back into himself and he was like, "Yeah, it's me!" And he stabbed me. We were eight at the time."

Loki smirked at the story while Tasha nodded in agreement. "I remember he boasted of that story once, and I slapped him so hard I made his nose bleed." Tasha grinned.

"If I recall correctly, you may be the only person Loki has yet to attempt killing." Thor said as he watched his sister flip her dagger between her fingers.

"Well, if I don't get my magic back pretty fucking soon I'll be the one to murder him."

"So hostile, darling." Loki mused.

"Call me darling again and I'll cut your tongue off and feed it to you." Tasha snapped, glaring in his direction.

"Alright, alright! Enough of this." Thor held
onto his sisters arm to stop Tasha from walking towards Loki.

"I don't mean to impose—" Loki started but Valkyrie quickly threw an empty bottle at him, smashing it just beside his head.

"Okay, I'm on her team." Tasha clasped Val on the shoulder with a laugh.

"But uh, the Grandmaster has a great many ships. I may have even stolen the access codes to his security system."

"And suddenly you're overcome with the urge to do the right thing?"

"Heavens no. I offer my help in exchange for safe passage."

Tasha rolled her eyes. "Brother, how do we even get to the garage? Everyone is looking for you."

"We will start a revolution."

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A/N: THE REVOLUTION HAS BEGUN! Anyone else love Korg? Probably one of my fave characters ever lol.
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