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Heimdall greeted them upon arrival. His gaze said he’d seen everything and wasn’t pleased though why wasn’t clear. Tony didn’t care either way, he stormed towards the palace. The goddess that had brought about this visit was left for Heimdall to deal with. Loki and Thor were at his side whispering to each other. Tony didn’t pay it any mind; he was solely focused on finding out what the hell Odin was thinking. If his intentions were to continue to be a threat to his horde, well he was prepared to do anything to prevent that from happening. He doubted Thor or Loki would hold it against him if he killed the king.
Odin appeared surprised to see the three of them. He stood as they stormed in, clear anger in Tony’s eyes and both princes showing their displeasure.
“You sent that bitch to my home and threatened my horde.” Tony snarled at Odin. “She dared to insult Loki and then claim Thor as her own whether he consented to it or not. Now tell me Odin and do not lie to me, what the hell were you thinking?”
Neither Thor or Loki spoke up, waiting to hear the answer. Odin’s single eye stared at Tony with clear distain.
“Our arrangement was on the basis of you not having an heir of your own. You do now and can pass on your knowledge to them. Loki is to return home and it is time for Thor to take his duties as the crown prince seriously. It’s clear you’ve been trying to manipulate things to have control over Asgard’s crown and I will not allow it. Arranged marriages are not uncommon and it is time that Thor takes a bride. I found one fitting. These matters do not concern you mortal. Return to your own realm, there need not be any further contact between our two realms.”
Tony felt a snarl build in his throat.
“You do not get to decide these things. I am no prince of Asgard and I have found a home with my mates on Midgard.” Loki protested.
“Aye, I have found a mate in the man who stands beside me. He is worthy and I will not stand for you to insult him or attempt to take him from me.” Thor argued with Odin.
“If you decide to follow this path, you will both be banished.” Odin threatened.
“Then so be it.” Loki declared with Thor echoing his agreement.
Tony wasn’t going to put up with bullshit like this. Odin crossed the line. Regardless of the truth of his words of loving both his sons, this bullheadedness wasn’t going to fly. He believed those of earth beneath him, thought that his own sons couldn’t make decisions for themselves, he dared to try and control things in a world that wanted nothing to do with his.
He was quick in shifting form and Odin was taken aback by this turn of events that he hesitated. Tony used that to his advantage, his maw clamping shut tightly on the king before throwing him aside roughly. The old Asgardian was bleeding from where his teeth had cut into him and was struggling to stand. His did however call for the guards. Thor and Loki summoned their armor and weapons as the guards entered the room.
“Father, your actions are without honor and have brought unnecessary threat of war upon our realm. You have put our home and people in danger with your arrogance and foolishness.” Thor’s voice boomed through the room causing the guards to stop. “You are no longer fit to be king.”
The guards seemed to pale at these words as they looked to Odin who had managed to get to his feet. The spear in his hand glowed with a golden light and when Thor held out his hand it flew into it.
“Asgard has seen you as unfit to rule. You will be taken to the dungeons until your fate is decided.”
The guards hesitated a moment before dragging the fallen king from the room. Tony shifted back when the two princes turned to face him.
“So that happened.” He mumbled, feeling tired suddenly.
“Aye, Asgard holds old magic within it’s very ground. It will refuse a king should they prove to be unworthy.” Thor said, his tone one of disappointment.
“Are you unwell?” Loki asked moving towards Tony.
“Tired…Midgard is full of both kinds of energy I can feed on. Here is…different. I’m going to need to sleep.” He answered just as his body gave out and his eyes shut.