A couple of days later. Both Loki and St. Paul had been arrested by SHIELD authorities after the recent events revolving around the Tesseract and world domination. Despite Bruce's promises to her, consequences had followed Merrill St. Paul's actions.

Loki wore his emerald Asgardian robes. He was handcuffed with his hands behind his back and muzzled to hold his devil's tongue. The Central Park area was blocked off from prying eyes.
Merrill's hands remained handcuffed before her body. She wasn't muzzled, however, her eyes had been blinded by a pair of specially developed glasses. She was blinded and the powerful gleam in her emotive eyes couldn't be seen. From the outside of the special glasses, the outline of her features could be distinguished. She wore a set of dull navy blue colored sweatpants with a matching sweatshirt she had been forced to wear. She felt naked. Vulnerable. Wearing ordinary clothing and bearing no gems or jewels.

Regardless, her red eyes were gleaming as they narrowed towards Earth's mightiest heroes who stood before her proudly. She could see the satisfied grin growing on Natasha's face as Thor bid his farewells to his friends. Her mood seemed to be absolutely ecstatic.
The moment that Natasha came forward to say goodbye, Merrill did not hesitate. She could feel her emotional energy approaching. She raised her arms and managed to score a good one on the Black Widow's head. Both of her fists blindly collided with her face and pulled her head to the side by latching onto her red hair.
Natasha was ready to retaliate, but instead St. Paul was consumed by an electric current and brought to her knees in a shock of the unbearable pain. She clenched both of her fists tightly. Her teeth gritted with both anger and humiliation.

Loki simply observed her with narrowed eyes and what appeared to be the slightest glint of entertainment. He appeared to be feeling amused despite their unfortunate situation.

The Black Widow simply tossed a strand of her ruby red hair behind her shoulders. She could feel her cranium aching in the spots where her hair had been ripped out.

Tony opened the Tesseract's case, ready to open the portal which would transport Thor and Loki back to Asgard, their homeland.

"Are you sure you'll take her?" Tony asked as his eyes momentarily flickered to the woman who stood beside the Asgardians. "She is only human."
Thor sighed and shook his head. "Merrill of St. Paul is considered to be an accomplice of my brother on his mission to take over Midgard. She will be judged and punished as to the laws of Asgard. I can assure you, her punishment will be met."
"It's best for humanity if she's gone," Natasha added coldly.

Like always, she appeared to be more annoyed with the rainbow eyed girl, rather than angry.

St. Paul once again stood. Her head bobbed from side to side as she fought the electric stun that had just shocked her body.

Tony emitted a harsh breath as he handed the Tesseract to Dr. Bruce Banner. Merrill remained stoic. He hadn't come for her. No last words. No final goodbyes. Nothing. She held her breath. She wasn't able to see the pained look on his face. However, she could sense it. She could feel the anxiety and what seemed like fear bubbling in his core. Shame that this would be happening today, on such a nice day in New York City.

She pursed her lips into a thin line. He would say his last words to her. Any moment now. She could feel them coming.

Despite her premonition... the scientist remained mute.

His silence hurt. There were no goodbyes exchanged.

Her blood ran hot through her veins. If they could see her eyes they would be able to see the crimson bloodthirst in them. Her fist tightened in her cuffs. Clasped between her hands were strands of Natasha's hair. The beam to Asgard was activated. She could feel Thor's arm tugging her away.

Why had she listened to him?

She regretted it. Ever meeting him. Trusting him.

"This isn't over." She said darkly, her tone straining her voice.

The Avengers remained silent. Yet, unease edged their nerves.
Bruce knew better. This was an individual threat.
Tony was more than familiar with the tone she spoke in. His eyes turned to see Banner's stressed look.

The slightest of smirks curled upon her naked lips.

The Asgardians leaped into the colorful energy beam and just like that, the rainbow eyed girl was also gone…

...For now.

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