Chapter 22: I'm a monster

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3rd person's point of view

2 days have past. Leya was heartbroken after learning that she hurt Loki. She stayed in her room and never talked to anyone. Not even Artemisia. She was afraid that she'll hurt her family. Leya stopped reading. All she did all day was draw and listen to music.

Loki knocks on the door of Leya and Artemisia's room. When she doesn't answer, Loki comes into the room.

"Don't come any closer", Leya says cautiously. That doesn't stop Loki from walking closer to Leya. "Please, Loki. I don't want to hurt you", Leya says her voice breaking.

"You won't", Loki says.

Loki sits on the bed next to Leya. "Please Loki. You know I'll do something terrible", she says.

"Leya, you can control it. Don't let it control you", Loki says.

"I can't. I'm not the fierce and strong woman that you think I am", Leya says.

"Of course you are, Leya. I've never met any other children like you", Loki says.

"Just leave me. I don't want to hurt you or anyone else"

Loki tries to hold Leya's hand, but she pulls away and stands from the bed. "No! Don't touch me! I'M DANGEROUS! DON'T YOU SEE IT?! I'M A MONSTER! THE MONSTER THAT PARENTS TELL THEIR CHILDREN OF AT NIGHT! THE MONSTER THAT EVERYONE'S AFRAID OF! I'M A MONSTER, OKAY!" Leya shouted.

She drops to her knees and starts crying. "I'm a monster. I'm a monster", she says repeatedly as she cries. Loki sits next to her on the floor and pulls her closer to him. He runs his fingers through her hair, calming her down. "You're not a monster, Leya", Loki says.

Leya calms down. "Dad", she says softly to Loki. Loki was shocked to hear her call him Dad. "Yes", he replies.

"Will you teach me how to use my powers?" Leya asks.

"Of course, Darling", he says. Leya notices Loki's shocked expression.

"Dad, what's wrong?" She asks.

"Nothing. It's just nice to hear you call me your father", Loki says.

Leya falls asleep as she hangs onto Loki. Loki carried her bridal style and laid her on the bed. He puts the covers on top of her. Tony came into the room and saw them both. "Is she alright?" Tony asks calmly.

"Yeah. She'll be fine", Loki says.