Odin called Kratos and Atreus. Kratos had gone to the arena where Atreus was learning archery and melee fights with the other Asgradians. They returned to the palace after Odin called them.
John mentioned his plan to Kratos and Atreus wanted to join as he too wanted to safeguard his godmother. Frigga felt happy as at least there was another Loki for her.
"OK we will go now. Don't come near us." John said.
John wanted to be alone with Frigga for his own theory. He expected the arrival of TVA but since they still haven't acted, it might be for another reason.
In Loki series, the TVA made sure that nobody was around when they abducted anyone, or at least even if they showed their face to anyone the people who saw them wouldn't be able to spread about their weird appearance to anyone out of nowhere. This happened when Sylvie was abducted by TVA from Asgard as nobody was near her.
Loki was abducted in a very remote place in Mongolia, even though some nomads were present at that time it was highly unlikely that the nomads would spread about what had happened and nobody would believe them anyway.
As for why he wanted them to be alone with Frigga was because he was pretty much sure TVA can't detect John and his summons otherwise they would have knocked on the door long ago. Since they aren't in their radar it might be possible that TVA wouldn't be able to see their presence hidden near Frigga.
He remembered their equipments not having a video play of the variants when they go to catch who has deviated from the timeline. John was thinking if even this failed he would have to be far away from Frigga and check if TVA comes.
If even that fails it would mean TVA can't see anything touched by the butterfly effect of the system, which he highly doubted.
Odin made all the arrangements and sent them to a big room where Kratos, John and Atreus could easily hide. He directed that all the guards needed to be far away. He was anxious about an attack from an enemy which had powers over time but he had no option but to believe John.
Loki too was surprised by this sudden arrangement for his mother by Odin. Yes! Loki was alive according to the original plot and he had come back after faking his death in the disguise of an Asgardian soldier. Though he wasn't sure why was there such an arrangement, he didn't want to do anything as he didn't want to blow away his hard earned freedom.
Loki didn't want to make any moves before John goes away. The New York war was a lesson for him and such a nasty prophetic eyes gave him chills. So he wanted to wait for the right time.
John and Kratos hid behind the big pillars whereas Atreus went high up near the ceiling over a huge cupboard where there was darkness. He had a bow and a bunch of arrows ready in his hands. He was excited as this would be first mission after being a Prince as he wanted to make sure that he would save his godmother from any harm.
John and other waited the entire day and still there was no sign of TVA. It was already night and John was doubting his own theory.
"Does TVA even exist in this universe?"
As he was half closing his eyes the room suddenly shined with orange light. He immediately woke up from his half asleep state. Frigga too who was just sitting became alert.
An orange colored rectangular door appeared and out came four people in black colored armor from it. John who saw their faces were surprised as he saw two acquaintances among them.
One was Mobius and he wasn't an agent yet and rather wore a hunter's suit. Another was Hunter B-15 who here was a minuteman instead of being a hunter.
"Wow didn't expect another 'Wow' to come." John thought.
Mobius stood near Frigga who was on alert mode and said.
"Frigga, Queen of Asgard. On behalf of the Time Variance Authority you are hereby arrested for crimes against the Sacred Timeline. You will taken away and judged under the eyes of the Timekeepers."
"Haah. What crimes? I have never hurt any innocent." Frigga said as she took out her knife.
"Doesn't matter you are coming with us." Mobius said after bringing a stick which had a blue colored light on the tip, while the minutemen around had orange color on the tip of their sticks. Those orange colored ones were meant for pruning and sending them to Alioth, a creature created in all the tears of reality that happened during the multiverse war in the future.
"Oh no Mobius she isn't going anywhere with you." suddenly a voice was heard by Mobius from the shadows.
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As soon as John said that an arrow shot straight at the hand of Mobius which was holding the glowing stick. It directly impacted the stick that he was holding and it made Mobius lose hold of the stick. Before the other minuteman could react an axe came flying by in a circular motion and directly knocked out all their Time Sticks from their hands.
They were surprised by this sudden attack but what surprised Mobius more was that someone knew his name from outside the TVA. They all got serious and as the minuteman wanted to get the time sticks back, the axe which had just knocked the sticks out again came flying by and it threw thew sticks more far away.
Mobius was ready with his TemPad as he knew that they have failed this mission and needed to get back and try again. Though he wasn't sure how a person hid from the eyes of TVA as they were supposed to be secretive but this could be contemplated later.
"Why in a hurry Mobius? Don't you want to talk?" John said as he finally showed his face after coming out of the shadows. Atreus and Kratos also showed their faces. Atreus was pointing his bow with a new arrow lodged into it. Kratos was with his Leviathan Axe.
"Who are you? How do you know of me?" Mobius said while holding the TemPad and was ready to use it at any sign of attack.
"Queen Frigga can you leave us alone? You should be fine now if you go to Odin or others."John said to her. Frigga hesitated for a second and finally said
"OK. Give a shout if there is a problem. The guards aren't very far, they will be able to hear you." Saying that she left.
"OK now let's sit down shall we? Try not to use those neck locks or whatever technology you use. It won't be really helpful because these two aren't very good tempered." John said while sitting down in the chair nearby.
Mobius thought for a second and finally sat down in the opposite chair. The minuteman were still on guard specially B-15. Her eyes were looking around to find a chance to retaliate.
"Now can you tell me how do you know of me?"
"How do I know of you, the TVA and the Timekeepers, it doesn't matter. What matters is are you going to stop hunting Frigga if I let you go?" John asked.
"How do you know of the Timekeepers? They have been hidden from everyone. Who the hell are you?" Mobius said in an agitated tone. He could accept this person knowing his identity but timekeepers were supposed to be above all and beyond. This person even knew of TVA.
"Relax Mobius M Mobius. The timekeepers aren't gods. Trust me when the gods arrive even the actual timekeepers would have to give way to them. So tell me Mobius is there any hope for Frigga or she would be hunted down even if I kill you now?" John asked again.
"I don't know who are you but I can assure you that TVA won't stop hunting down Frigga no matter what." Mobius said. B-15 who was listening to all this also joined in and said
"TVA will hunt you down too for interfering in the sacred timeline and crimes against it."
"Heh. Even after all these years none of you showed up. Truth to be said I don't really care about you and can just destroy you. But I don't want the timeline to be out of control. There is still time for the multiverse to open. Sigh! This is a huge headache. OK fine I will make Queen Frigga vanish and you don't have to care about her. But this is the last time you are allowed to interfere. The next time it won't be pleasant."
"Mobius tell the timekeepers this 'I know who you are and what weapon you have. Be in your limits or else even Alioth wouldn't be able to save your precious sacred timeline'. Repeat what I just said." John said to Mobius.
"Huh. Do you think it's that easy to meet the timekeepers?" Mobius said.
"Not my headache. Just repeat what I said now. The timekeepers will surely summon you."
"Fine... I know who..." Mobius repeated.
"Good. You can go Mobius. Tell the timekeepers what I just said. B-15 you can turn away your eyes, I am not your enemy. Queen Frigga won't be a problem for now. " John said after getting up from the chair.
"See you soon Mobius. I hope the next time we meet, you will be an agent. Good luck in finding Loki." John said. Mobius trembled when John said the last sentence. Loki being on the run had been a headache for TVA but it was a top most secret.
"How the hell does this guy know about Loki. Do we have a leak in TVA? But that's impossible as the timekeepers look over everything. I need to speak with higher authorities for this." Mobius said as he operated the TemPad. An orange door opened and they went in. They couldn't get the time sticks back as Kratos and Atreus had already collected them after they were disarmed.
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