Loki: The God of Magic

[Bigreader]

If humans cant use magic then how is kamer-taj and sorcerers a thing?

 

[Boot]

If humans cant use magic then how is kamer-taj and sorcerers a thing?

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Different system, it's explained that they pull energy from other dimensions through beings called the Vishanti

 

[Samael61]

If humans cant use magic then how is kamer-taj and sorcerers a thing?

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They can't use the kind of magic Aesir uses. Also, he is not going to tell everyone about the Mystic Arts.

 

[Lillie Jones]

thanks for the chapter

 

[Unknown7]

Different system, it's explained that they pull energy from other dimensions through beings called the Vishanti

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Not just the vishanti, myriad other planar lords and beings as well

 

[Samael61]

Hello there,

If you enjoy my stories, you can read up to 15 chapters in advance per story on my Patreon page / patreon.com/Samael61.

Do you like Loki's creations, dangerous experiments, and willingness to challenge enemies that appear above his league? Then you will definitely like Thairon, the protagonist of my original story, Arrival : Ruptures. Comments, likes and reviews are appreciated. Here are the links for : AO3, Spacebattles, Royal Road and Webnovel.

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Midgard

"Wait, but how?" Jane asked, rubbing her eyes. She wasn't sure if she was dreaming or her bleary eyes were making her see things due to lack of caffeine.

"Magic," he said, wiggling his fingers with green sparks bursting to life.

She took a notebook, flipping it open. "But won't those SHIELD agents know?"

"You do not have to worry. I placed a charm on this place. The agents will see nothing," he said. None of the objects he retrieved would be visible to the agents, nor could they touch any.

"I don't know how to thank you."

"It was kind of our fault, and you took my brother in. No thanks are necessary," he said, waving his hand.

"We did hit him with our car, twice," Darcy muttered, moving some papers away.

"And don't forget how you tased Thor," Erik reminded.

Loki's eyes widened and his grin reached his ears. "You tased the God of Thunder?"

"Yeah," Darcy winced, realizing how bad of an idea that was. "He just freaked me out."

"That will get you famous on Asgard. Taking down Thor with his own powers," he said, chuckling. Everyone would get a good laugh out of it.

"Hilarious," his brother drawled, crossing his arms.

He patted him on the shoulder, still smiling. "It is. I am glad you agree."

Thor shook his head. "So where are you off to?"

Loki glanced at him. It had become easier for Thor to read his intentions these last years. "I need to follow up on some people. Then I intend to take Cosmo with me for a short trip."

"Who is Cosmo?" Darcy asked.

"She is Loki's hound."

"Like the one the Soviets sent to space," Erik said, remembering the name.

"She is that Cosmo."

"But how? Did she somehow make it to Asgard?" Jane asked, looking at Thor expectantly. His brother turned to him. Cosmo did not care if her tale was told, but he still wanted to ask for permission.

Loki shrugged. If Thor wanted to spend more time with Jane, he wasn't going to begrudge him a story.

"No, her story is a bit more complicated," he said, gesturing for them to take a seat.

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"Anything else from Earth alive out there?"

"None that I know of."

"Here," he said, holding out a green circlet of magic, intertwined together like vines. "If there is an emergency, call me."

"Thank you, brother; have a safe trip."

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Timeline CL1

Slipping between timelines was like going through a pool of jello. He felt himself struggle to push through the barrier for a moment. When the feeling passed, he stood in Asgard.

One with skiffs in the sky.

Otherwise, it was identical to the one he knew. There were no grand differences he could see. The same golden towers, spires, houses, and, of course, the palace.

He sought his child's variant.

He was in the garden, simply sitting there.

"You seem to be in a good mood," he commented, appearing behind the boy. He flinched, rolling away from the bench and conjuring a blade. He ignored it, sitting on the other end of the empty seat.

"What are you doing here?" "The child-Loki hissed, eyes darting around. Contrary to his worries, the garden was empty. If everyone kept to their schedule, Odin was listening to petitions, Frigga was entertaining guests in another section of the garden, and Thor was off on an adventure.

"Checking to see how you are doing," he explained as the kid sat back.

"I am fine," he muttered, looking at the ground, his voice too low.

"You don't sound like it."

"It's nothing."

Loki huffed, watching his child variant sulk. "Come now, if you aren't going to be honest with yourself, who else would you be?"

"It's just…" he finally started to speak but fell silent again.

"Yes?"

"I can't speak to Thor. I can't even look him in the eyes."

"Ah."

Child Loki snorted, glaring at him. "That's your sagely advice?"

"No. My advice is for you to stop worrying over something that did not happen," he said. It wouldn't be that easy, but the kid would have to start somewhere.

His fingers dug into his palms, his lips wobbling. "But that's the thing. It did happen. I did it with my own hands," he said, screaming towards the end.

He didn't say anything, giving the kid time to calm down.

"You are focusing on the wrong part," he said as the boy's breathing returned to normal.

"And what should I focus on?"

"On the fact that you have your brother here, alive and well. You can sit here and wallow in your pity or make use of this opportunity."

His head snapped up, but his soft voice did not match the fire in his eyes. "I don't know how."

"Ever played football?" he asked, creating a football with gold and white hexagons.

"No."

He pulled out a paper book, one of the earliest versions he had written when the computers weren't so widespread. "Here is a rule book. In my Asgard, it is a favorite pastime of many. Since it is a team sport with plenty of rivalry, I wager everyone would love it."

"But…"

He smiled, putting a hand on his child's variant's shoulder. "The timelines stretch into infinity. It is inevitable that there is more than one Loki out there whose Thor is dead. They would give everything for this opportunity."

He looked down, silent while turning the ball between his hands. When he raised his head, his eyes were clear. "Okay, I'll go find him."

"Good. Take care, kid; this will probably be the last time we see each other."

"Thank you."

He slowly faded out of the timeline into the new one.

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Timeline LB1

New Asgard did not live to its name. The golden realm eternal had been reduced to a village of stone and wood on Midgard. The population was a fraction of what it was. Still, they had survived. He saw what appeared to be the new palace and was about to walk towards the building when a voice, quite a bit drunk, called for him.

"Lackey, what are you doing here without your girlfriend?" An Aesir woman, dressed in Midgardian clothing, approached, a bottle of mead in her hand. Her dark, loose hair, sharp cheekbones, and determined gaze weren't features he would forget so easily.

"Who might you be?" he asked. She might be someone that did not exist in her timeline or someone whom he had yet to meet.

She stopped, bottle halfway to her lips, brows furrowing. "Did she hit you too hard?"

"I am from another timeline," he explained. If his counterparts knew her, then she might be aware of him.

Her droopy eyes widened and she went stiff. "Are you the one they call the superior Loki?"

"Yes."

"You don't look any different," she said.

Loki flicked his hand, sending her to Midgard's moon. Counting to five, he brought her back. She collapsed on her knees, heaving for breath.

Looks can be deceiving. "Who were you, again?" he asked her but turned back to face the new arrivals. His counterparts, who were dressed in similar human garbs, were approaching him.

"She is the King of New Asgard and the former Commander of the Valkyries," his male counterpart explained, helping the Valkyrie up.

"Brunnhilde," he snapped his fingers, realizing who she was. "I remember now, Sigrun had mentioned you," he said. He still remembered what he had promised to the deceased Valkyrie.

Brunnhilde pushed his counterpart aside, grasping him by the shoulders. Her eyes were wide and wavering. "Wait, is she alive in your timeline?"

"No. I spoke to her spirit," he said with a ghost of a smile, gently pulling her hands away.

"What did she say?"

"That it wasn't your fault." Valkyrie chuckled, though it was bitter and devoid of any humor. She walked away, snatching the bottle on the ground and sloshing the mead down.

"What are you doing here?" Sylvie asked. She certainly did not expect to see the strongest Loki again.

"Checking to see how you are doing."

"Did you kill them?" she asked, her eyes boring a hole into his head.

"The Kangs? Yes."

"Good. And He Who Remains?"

"I don't know, and I don't care. He claimed he would find a place to retire. I told him not to cross paths with me again."

She clicked her tongue, walking away.

"What about you two? How are things here?"

"Thor is happy to have two siblings. The humans are the opposite about having two Lokis," Valkyrie said from the rock she was sitting on.

He chuckled.

"Wait till we get this TemPad working and take the stones before Thanos destroys them. We'll see if they still think the same," his male counterpart said, wiggling a finger.

Sylvie slapped his finger down, her face scrunched. "That's the thing. You don't know the first thing about temporal physics to fix that, and you are not willing to give it to anyone else."

"And Stark knows about time travel?" he asked, getting into her face.

"No, but he knows more about machines than anyone else in this world."

"Are they always like this?" he asked Valkyrie as the love birds continued to argue.

She pursed her lips, raising and dropping her shoulders. "Not really. Just whenever that device comes up."

He rolled his eyes, holding his hand out. "Here, give it to me."

His counterparts stopped, heads slowly turning to him. They turned to each other again, nodding at the same time. His male counterpart handed the broken tempered glass to him without a word.

His magic washed over it. The circuits were fried, a result of too much temporal radiation. It was a simple fix, and the device came to life.

Valkyrie, suddenly intrigued, approached the device.

"What now?"

"Now, we gather the Avengers, go back before Thanos snaps half the galaxy away, and chop his head off."

"Would you like to stay?"

"Not particularly. I wish you good luck in your endeavor. There is still the fashion disaster Loki I have to visit."

"You know, you are a far better Loki than him. Any chance we can switch you two."

"No," both Lokis replied at the same time. He snickered at the Valkyrie before fading away.

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Timeline OL1

It fascinated him how two timelines could diverge so much in appearances. Where the buildings in New Asgard of the lovebirds were simple in their design, this one was grander. Taller buildings with over-the-top decorations and braziers on tall platforms lighting up the night sky.

This time, he appeared near his counterpart by pure luck. He and Thor were sitting near the small lake, two tankards in hands, drinking.

"At least you seem to be in a better state than the rest."

Both leaped to their feet, with Thor, who was taller and broader than his brother, ripping the battle axe out of the ground. His blonde hair was more golden and his eyes a lighter shade of blue. His face, though, was angular, rather than oval.

"Who are you?"

"Calm down, brother, that's the variant I told you about."

"Ah, apologies."

"No harm done."

"Before you ask, I am simply checking to see how you all are doing."

"You already visited the rest, then."

"I have. The kid was afraid to talk to his Thor; the lovebirds were trying to fix the TemPad to time travel and stop Thanos."

"Pity we don't have one."

He rubbed his eyes. It definitely would make him feel guilty if the same choice was not offered to this counterpart. He closed his eyes, peering back in time to the moment where Thanos had destroyed the stones.

A portal opened, pulling the Mad Titan through time.

He did not waste a moment, immediately targeting the arm wearing the gauntlet. A plasma blade sprung forth from his hand, severing the limb from the elbow. Thanos screamed in pain before Loki flicked his wrist, launching him back.

It happened so fast that both his counterpart and this timeline's Thor were only able to watch with gaping mouths.

He turned the partially melted gauntlet in his hand, pulling out the limb inside. His nose crinkled, and he threw it away. He held the gauntlet to Thor. This version of his brother slowly raised his hand, fingers closing around the metal. He exhaled sharply once he pulled the gauntlet, with all six stones intact.

"I told you he was terrifying," his old counterpart muttered to Thor, who shook his head.

"Brother, Loki, I… I don't know what to say," he said, looking at him with misty eyes.

His lips tightened and he patted Thor on the shoulders. Their looks might differ, but this one could be just as emotional as his Thor. "You don't have to say anything. Thwarting fools like Thanos is reward enough for me."

"I owe you again," his counterpart said.

"Don't be a villain; we'll call it even."

"You don't have to worry; I had enough of it for ten lifetimes."

"Good luck to you both; it's time I was on my way," he said, locking on his timeline.

Thor put a hand on his shoulder, gesturing at the palace. "Would you like to stay at least for the celebrations?"

He patted the oversized hand. "There is something I have to do. My curiosity has been eating me."

His counterpart nodded, understanding in his eyes. "A pity. But know this, you are always welcome here."

"Thank you both," he said with a wave of his hand, disappearing back into his timeline.

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Timeline Alpha

He arrived in his room, sending a mental message to Cosmo. He first found his mother, explaining to her that Thor was safe and in good hands. He also left a bracelet with her, saying he would be busy with something important.

He also sent a message to his father, saying no thanks were necessary for solving the diplomatic issues with the Jotnar. He still didn't want to talk to him. Perhaps the journey would clear his mind enough that he would want to.

Cosmo barged into the room, sitting on her hind legs before him. "Boss, where are we going?" she asked, her magical telepathy sounding more natural than the collar.

He knelt, giving her pets on her head and under her chin, smiling as he did so. "To another universe. My curiosity reached its peak, and I can't wait another second."

"Another universe? Cool. What are we waiting for?" she asked, her tail swinging wildly.

"Nothing. I prepared everything; let us go," he said.

Rising to his feet, he searched for the barriers that He Who Remains had discovered. His hands glowed a deep emerald color, and he grasped them, pulling apart. The barriers resisted the force, pushing back to maintain the universal cohesion. He pushed back even more, tearing open a pure white rift in the fabric of space.

He took a deep breath and stepped through, feeling his body buzz with excitement. Cosmo leaped inside, right behind him.

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Notes: Loki's first trip will be to a DC Universe first, and then God of War Ragnarok, Stargate, Invincible, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Supernatural and Genshin Impact. As for Harry Potter, I need to work on it a bit more before saying anything concrete. See you guys next week.

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In the next chapter:

"I have Asgard, my family, and my friends." Who else did he need to use his powers for?

"What would they want you to do? Ignoring your father, of course." He chuckled at her petulant tone. She never got along with his father, who merely found her to be a curiosity.

"I believe in letting them solve their own problems."

"Doesn't mean you can't lend a hand."

He threw his head back, groaning. "Maybe we can visit this Queen Bee and poke her hive a bit."

Time to play the hero.



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[John Jones III]

If humans cant use magic then how is kamer-taj and sorcerers a thing?

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Way I see it. Asgardians have a container/reactor in their body for magic. Humans are pipes that uses energy from other dimensions

 

[marsolino]

Loki's first trip will be to a DC Universe first, and then God of War Ragnarok, Stargate, Invincible, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Supernatural and Genshin Impact. As for Harry Potter, I need to work on it a bit more before saying anything concrete. See you guys next week.

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Can't wait for GoW and Stargate. SPN is going to be wild though, where do you put your Loki in the power rankings there? Above or below the archangels? Thanks for the chapter

 

[Thiccc Shaedy]

Thanks for the chapter. Can't wait to see what Best Loki does on his multiversal vacay. I just KNOW that it's gonna be a fun ride for all.

 

[Lillie Jones]

Thanks for the chapter

 

[MisterMisplay]

Way I see it. Asgardians have a container/reactor in their body for magic. Humans are pipes that uses energy from other dimensions

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Asgardians are DnD Sorcerers, born with inherent magic with a specific "flavor" based on their inclinations and potential domains.

Kamar-Taj Sorcerers are DnD Warlocks, gaining their magic from pacts with various entities with domains filled with various forms of energy to channel as spells.

 

[cyrix22]

Loki visiting DC.
This is awesome!

Thanks for the chapter.

 

[MasterDarkElf]

Huh, did NOT realize this was going into the sudden multi-cross territory, haha. Wonder if he'll be able to help Raven. Maybe bring her with him as well, if she wants. Gotta get multiple goth baddies, haha. Looking forward to more.

 

[Honaimannequin]

I heard there was a cameo of Golden trio in a Marvel comic strip......does that means technically Harry Potter is part of Marvel?

 

[Mastersgt]

Wonder what kind of Other Universes the MC will visit? Will it be limited to Marvel? Will he be able to find/follow the Portals that connect the Marvel Multiverse and the DC Multiverse? Maybe he will be able to access the more distant Marvel Universes like Harry Potter(since there was a scene in a Marvel Comic that had them coming out of a wall in the background).

 

[Samael61]

Hello there,

If you enjoy my stories, you can read up to 15 chapters in advance per story on my Patreon page / patreon.com/Samael61.

Do you like Loki's creations, dangerous experiments, and willingness to challenge enemies that appear above his league? Then you will definitely like Thairon, the protagonist of my original story, Arrival : Ruptures. Comments, likes and reviews are appreciated. Here are the links for : AO3, Spacebattles, Royal Road and Webnovel.

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Midgard

Universe D1

He was in Midgard. One in a different reality altogether, but he was certain it was Earth. The language he saw was English; the people were humans, and it had the same polluted air.

"Is this another Earth? " she asked through the telepathic link between them.

"Appears so. Come, let's take a stroll," he said, creating an illusionary leash around her. His general location was the Middle East. Which country, he wasn't certain, since it did not match with the maps of the Earth he knew.

He approached a grocery stall, eyeing the apples. The owner, a man with a weary gaze and appearance, greeted him with a smile. He was way past the age to be working. Looking at the state of the stall, he guessed the man had no other choice.

He bought a bag full of different fruits, with several bananas at Cosmo's request. He peeled one, handing it over to her, and ate another himself. Walking through the city, he began to get a clearer picture of the situation.

The infrastructure wasn't in good condition. Potholes in the roads and bridges, peeling paints, slums, and a terrible urban design. Whoever ruled the country did not appear to care for the people.

"Boss, are we going to do something?" she asked, whimpering at the sight of the begging children.

Loki felt something hot and ugly stir inside him. "Perhaps."

"Come on. These people are in a terrible state. You can make a difference," she said, butting her head on his leg.

"If I save them, what will they do when faced with the next great threat to their nation? Pray to me?" He didn't want to hand the fish to them so easily, yet he wasn't going to spend time teaching them how to fish either.

She whined, giving him those sad eyes again. "You are smart, aren't you? You can figure something out."

He closed his eyes. "You weren't this willing to save the Earth we know."

"I didn't think it was this bad," she said, looking at the group again.

"Let's just walk and see more," he said, handing the bag to the children.

Listening to the Midgardians, he was able to gather quite a bit of knowledge about the nation, Bialya.

An elderly couple were grumbling about the city's state. The husband didn't like how his home, Karif, had fallen down so far. The wife cursed the Queen Bee, the ruler of Bialya, and the ministers. Several military officers had gathered together for dinner. One blurted out a possible war with another country, Qurac, and the military buildup in the capital, Al-Qawiya.

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"So?"

"So what?" he asked, stroking the head on his lap.

"Aren't you going to do something?" He shrugged at the question, not sure what answer to give.

"Then what are you going to do with all that power? Just exist? What's the point of that?" She always helped around Asgard with her telekinesis whenever she could instead of just lazing around in her room.

"I have Asgard, my family, and my friends." Who else did he need to use his powers for?

"What would they want you to do? Ignoring your father, of course." He chuckled at her petulant tone. She never got along with his father, who merely found her to be a curiosity.

"I believe in letting them solve their own problems."

"Doesn't mean you can't lend a hand."

He threw his head back, groaning. "Maybe we can visit this Queen Bee and poke her hive a bit."

Time to play the hero.

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Al-Qawiya

He could have simply teleported near Queen Bee and interrogated her. However, that would be as fun as catching fish in a barrel. So he decided to do something a bit more elaborate for amusement.

He switched places with the minister of defense.

According to the news, the six ministers of Bialya were gathering in the palace to report to the queen on the state of the nation. He walked in, third in line behind the ministers of economy and interior.

The palace was ostentatious. Pure, blinding white, it was a mix of native and European architecture. Tall, square towers; a dome large enough to rival Asgard's throne room—he rolled his eyes at it. Asgard's palace took thousands of years to be what it was now. This was barely a decade or so old.

Queen Bee's narcissistic nature showed itself in the form of statues and busts outside the palace. Passing through a path with three large bronze statues on each side, they finally entered the palace.

The inside was just as bad, with paintings, either expensive-looking ones or Queen Bee's portraits, along with more busts.

He turned his attention to the ministers. From the first second, he noticed the almost euphoric look in their eyes. They seemed to be getting more excited the closer they were to the throne room.

A cursory scan revealed the reason.

A chemical compound was bound to their brain, particularly to the section responsible for sexual attraction. The one responsible was obvious.

"Boss, there is a weird smell in the air," Cosmo said, walking a bit behind, invisible to all but him. He had put on layered protections on her long ago. There was nothing that could bend her mind or so much as ruffle her fur.

"Pheromone-based mind control, how cute. Let's see what this Queen Bee is about," he said through the mental connection. So far she appeared to be a narcissistic, power-hungry parasite. She reminded him of another parasite he had enjoyed terminating.

"All hail Her Majesty, Queen Bee, the ruler of Bialya," the crier announced. They all went down to their knees, except him. He simply made them believe he was kneeling. "Rise and take your seats," Queen Bee ordered.

He finally got a clear look at her. Brown-skinned, she wore a dark corset top and trousers, along with a silk shawl. Her golden headband must be the equivalent of a crown, matching the fang-shaped earrings. She was pretty as far as despots went, with a slender, diamond face and dark blue eyes and long, flowing hair.

As ordered, the ministers took their seats like drones.

The minister of economy was the first one to give his report. In the meantime, he inspected the queen to determine the source of her power. He disassociated his consciousness from his body, inspecting the full body scan. Her scent glands produced pheromones, while she had an innate low-level psychic ability.

Both were genetic.

And ever so easy to get rid of.

He returned to his body, satisfied with what he had learned, just in time for his turn to report. He started by snapping his fingers. Queen Bee raised an eyebrow but didn't say anything.

The minister of economy frowned first, his face scrunching and relaxing, an act his comrades began to emulate. Her eyes widened as she realized what was happening.

"Why are we listening to her?" The Minister of Foreign Affairs asked, pinching the bridge of his nose. The rest of the cabinet looked at him, wondering the same.

Loki smiled, putting his feet on the table. "Simple pheromone- and psychic-based mind control. You all were her thralls for a long time."

Queen Bee tensed, eyes narrowing. "You are not Samir."

His shape changed, his face and clothes returning to normal, growing taller and more slender. "Bingo. I believe that's what you mortals use in these situations."

The minister of energy slammed his fist on the table, glaring at the queen. "I knew it. I knew something was wrong the day I took this position."

Bee tried to use her powers to take control of the situation again. Loki smirked, enjoying how her eyes widened with each failed attempt.

"Don't bother; you don't have your powers anymore. And the gentlemen here look like they are going to lynch you."

True to his words, the ministers turned to the queen, each waiting for another to move first.

Bee's eyes were burning with a look that would melt Uru. She pressed a hidden button on her throne. Several sections opened on the floor, deploying a thick layer of smoke. She managed to run just as the humans started coughing. They stumbled out of the room, giving her all the time she needed.

"Cosmo, if you would."

His canine companion growled with a light, pleased tone, running after the fleeing queen. She was fast, far faster than any of her kind. Bee had nowhere to go.

Loki got up, strolling towards his target.

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"Please, resist. I am sure Cosmo would love the excuse to tear your throat out," he said, grinning at the downed former monarch. Cosmo was on her back, growling, while Bee begged for someone to get the dog off her.

Cosmo growled, her teeth leaning down to the left of Bee's throat, her saliva dripping. He whistled and she backed off, leaving the woman to scramble back. She hit a tree, stopping.

"Boss, we got incoming," Cosmo said, turning to the door.

"Don't kill them. They are being used."

The group of security guards suddenly found themselves floating, their guns torn out of their hands. Cosmo slammed them to the ground, hard enough to knock each one out.

"So much for your security," he said with a light tone, a smirk on his lips afterwards.

Bee wasn't ready to surrender yet. "You haven't killed me yet. You want something."

He shrugged, kneeling down to her level. "An answer."

He created a black hole in his hand, sucking all the light within visible range, turning day to night. "I have enough power to destroy this planet with a snap of my fingers, yet I never saw the point of this desire for power and control. What drove you to do any of this?"

Beads of sweat began to gather on her forehead. She realized this wasn't a mere assassination attempt by a hired gun.

"Humanity deserves to be at the top of the galactic food chain. Control is necessary to ensure order and progress," she said. It was the purpose of the light and something necessary to fulfill her vision.

He kept gazing at her, face hard as stone, before he snorted. "According to your narrow, narcissistic view, no doubt."

She snarled, still trying to use her pheromones. "I have the power. Why shouldn't I use it? Why shouldn't these lesser beings kneel before me?"

"You remind me of Rapu," he said, letting out a dry, humorless laugh as a ghostly image of the said worm appeared next to Bee.

"He was a god I met on another planet. Thought the natives of the planet should worship him because he is Rapu, not because he deserved it."

He knelt down again, glaring at her, his hatred drowning hers out. "I was going to let the mobs lynch you, but I believe I can yet make a lesson out of you."

For the first time in a long while, she felt terror.

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All across Bialya, giant screens blinked into existence. Life came to a stop at the sight of Queen Bee, tied to a tree. A stranger stood before her, smiling.

"People of Bialya. Your parasitic queen has been mind-controlling people in positions of importance, which allowed her to rule this country as an unopposed despot. I give you the chance to take the reins into your hands; don't waste it."

With those words, the stranger snapped his fingers. A noose came down from the large branch of the tree, wrapping itself around Queen Bee's throat like a serpent, pulling. She began to struggle, trying to remove the noose to no effect. Her struggles were frantic at first. She clawed and shook, opening wounds on her throat.

Second after second, she slowed down, her eyes rolling to the back of her head, the gagging sound fading to nothing. Finally, her hands fell to her sides. She continued to slightly swing back and forth, motionless otherwise.

"There you have it," the stranger said, dismissing the screens.

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Mount Justice

"Who the heck is that?" Kid Flash asked, his voice lacking the usual exuberance. He had just seen the gruesome image of Queen Bee's dead body hanging on a tree.

"No match on any databases. He is not a known villain or a vigilante," Robin said as the search results came up empty. Whoever the stranger was, the possibility that he was not from Earth remained.

"What about Bialya? What is happening there now?"

"Mass riots broke out following Queen Bee's death. The government is trying to control the situation, but no luck there. The military and the law enforcement are in a state of chaos and can't respond effectively."

"Is it just me who isn't sad about it?" Artemis asked, crossing her arms.

There was no response to her question.

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The Watchtower

"You have nothing on him?" Superman asked, raising an eyebrow. All the founding members were in the meeting while the rest had matters to deal with.

Batman continued to work on the computer, not even turning around. "No. This is the first time he is seen. It is possible he is not from Earth."

"How many aliens are out there with this kind of tech or powers?" Flash asked the Green Lantern, who shrugged.

"Too many."

Martian Manhunter cleared his throat. "And Bialya?" The important matter was to help the nation stabilize itself. Bee's fate was already decided.

Flash read the latest message the League had received. "The cabinet reached the UN. They want our help to peacefully stop the protestors. I mean, we know Bee was mind-controlling them. There is no reason to say no."

"We could also contact this unknown individual if he is still in Bialya," Superman suggested. It was one thing for this man to kill Queen Bee. It was another matter for him to livestream it to the people of Bialya.

"What then? He hanged the internationally recognized ruler of the country, a despot or not. Do we try to arrest him?" Aquaman asked.

"They elected the minister of interior as the brand new prime minister with emergency powers. Legally, we can go after him should they make an official request," Manhunter summarized.

Flash crossed his arms. "Did he make a request?"

The green alien shook his head. "Just to mediate with the rioters."

"Then what are we waiting for?"

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Unknown Location

"Who is this new enemy of the Light?" a rough, guttural voice growled. Of all the setbacks they faced, having one of their own executed on live TV was not one any had seen coming.

"He is dangerous," an almost childlike voice said. He had considered taking a glance at the unknown, but the mere feeling of his magic made him back off.

An older, calmer voice spoke next. "That is obvious. The real question is how do we respond?"

"From his little speech, it is evident he cannot be brought to our side. Yet, he is unlikely to be accepted by the heroes," a fourth, sophisticated male said. Bee's death and the following riots meant the Light would have to quickly retreat from Bialya before their efforts were discovered.

The rest of the meeting failed to reach any concrete objectives.

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In the next chapter:

"We could invite him for a chat," Flash suggested, but their attention turned to the final teammate, who was trembling now.

"Fate, are you alright?" Lantern asked, raising a hand to shake the Lord of Order awake.

Dr. Fate, who was meditating, suddenly went stiff. His head snapped back. A torrent of green energy blasted out of his eyes and mouth, blinding them all. It abruptly stopped, and Fate fell forward, helmet and costume disintegrating, leaving Zatara's breathing form behind.



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[Hadrian.Caeser]

Going DC? Makes sense I guess. I'm curious how Asgard is going to develop though

 

[vtkun]

thanks for the chapter

 

[Thiccc Shaedy]

Oooooh! I LOVE Young Justice! It's my favourite DC property. Can't wait to see what our Lord and Saviour does in that setting.

 

[MasterDarkElf]

Young Justice, eh? Slight disappointment, given that Raven is quite young there. Who knows, maybe she'll be aged up. Wonder how WW will react to meeting another god. And nice to see Loki and Cosmo moments. Looking forward to more.

 

[Dariusz]

Ohh. I like this.
With his power level theirs not really anything that could stop him. Short of dark side .
I hope he sticks around for at least a few chapters.
And having Cosmo make the moral decisions for him does lead to some I teresting questions.

 

[readsalot]

Dr. Fate, who was meditating, suddenly went stiff. His head snapped back. A torrent of green energy blasted out of his eyes and mouth, blinding them all. It abruptly stopped, and Fate fell forward, helmet and costume disintegrating, leaving Zatara's breathing form behind.

Click to shrink...

Hah, poor Fate looked too deep into the Abyss and the Abyss stared back

 

[MetalGearDull]

Thanks for all these stories of yours!