"Come on brother! The Realm Leaders are arriving!" A blonde haired boy dragged behind him a smaller dark haired boy through the halls of the Asgardian Palace. "Thor! Slow down! I can hardly keep up!" The younger boy cried to his brother as he tripped slightly over his own feet. Thor slowed down in front of a window that looked over the Palace's entrance. The two boys peered over the window's edge to look at their visitors. They watched as The Vanir gods of Vanaheim passed through the doors. They saw Surtur of Muspelheim follow behind. They continued to watch as the rulers of each realm enter their home. Every decade The Realm Leaders would assemble to discuss treaties and other important business. Thor and Loki watched in awe at all as the guests entered the palace. "Thor! Loki! Come. We must meet your father in the throne room." A tell woman with long light hair and fair skin walked up to the young boys. She was in a long blue gown that was accented with gold. "Mother! I saw a child in the group! Will we be able to play with them?" Thor smiled happily and took his mother's hand. She smiled down at the young boy. "We shall see. Now quickly, we must hurry." She took Loki's hand into hers and they walked to the throne room together.
Upon entering they noticed that all the leaders stood towards the back waiting to be announced to the royal family. Frigga and the two young boys took their places next to the All Father and then the introductions began. Loki watched as each group would come up to the family, kneel or bow, and then retreat. He was growing quite bored, but he didn't want to disappoint his father so he tried to seem interested. The next Leader was from Alfheim. He peered up at the group, the man was a very tall, thin being. He noticed that their ears were rather pointy as well. He tried to hold back a giggle. He was quite taken aback by the young girl that came up with the group. She was small, not much younger then himself, with long wavy brown hair and deep blue eyes. She also had pointy ears, but on her they weren't as funny. He watched as she looked up at the adults when they bowed, then quickly curtsied. "Lord Frey of Alfheim, with his wife Lady Nadra and their daughter Princess Evelyn." Loki smiled when the girl looked up at him. She smiled back and then followed after her parents. Loki could hear Thor talking to their father. "Father, can we play with Princess Evelyn?" Loki looked up at his father to see what the answer would be. Odin stroked his chin in deep thought for a moment, and then nodded at Thor who jumped up happily. Thor grabbed onto Loki's hand again and dragged him to the Alfheimians. Thor and Loki bowed before the royal family. Before Thor could speak up though Loki took over. "King Frey and Lady Nadra, it would be our honor to show Princess Evelyn around the palace. May we have permission?" Loki threw his most charming smile and bowed as elegantly as he could. The king and queen smiled at the young boys and nudged the little girl forward.
Evelyn looked at the boys, slightly nervous. She wasn't used to people wanting to play with her. Her father kneeled down next to her and smiled reassuringly nudging her forward again. Evelyn looked back at her father, then to the young boys before her. Thor reached his hand out to her and she stared at it. Thor grinned and leaned forward, grabbing her hand and pulling her towards the exit of the throne room. Loki bowed to the king and queen one last time before running after his brother. The king stood up straight and watched as the children ran off. He grinned and looked over at his wife, who seemed to have the same idea he had. Queen Nadra leaned over to whisper in her husband's ear. "We shall discuss with Frigga and Odin before we leave today." Lord Frey nodded and then gave the All-Father his undivided attention.
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"Princess Evelyn come this way!" Thor grinned as he continued to drag the small girl behind him. "You are hurting me!" Evelyn cried out to him as he slowed. Thor released her arm and looked down at her. Evelyn cradled her wrist by her chest, tears stinging the corners of her eyes. "I am very sorry Princess….I didn't mean to hurt you." Thor frowned and looked at the little girl. Loki came running up to the two and stopped next to Evelyn. He looked down at her red wrist and frowned at Thor. "Brother, you can't grab people like that!" Thor ducked his head, ashamed as his little brother scolded him. After Loki finished yelling at Thor, he took Evelyn's wrist. "Mother has been teaching me magic." He explained to the little girl who was still teary eyed. "She taught me a healing spell." He smiled and placed his hand on her wrist as he muttered something under her breath. Evelyn gasped when the pain eased up and she looked at Loki, wide eyed. "Is your wrist okay?" Thor looked at Evelyn who was still staring at Loki. She nodded her head slowly and looked over at Thor, then back at Loki. A small smile formed on her mouth. "Thank you." With that she took off down the hallway, giggling loudly. "Try to catch me!" Thor and Loki looked at each other and then at the retreating young girl. Thor reacted first, giggling and chasing after her. Loki waited a few moments then reluctantly followed suit.
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Nadra and Frey bowed to Odin and Frigga. "May we have a private discussion?" King Frey stood up straight and looked up at the Asgrad King and Queen. Odin nodded. "Of course." He gestured to a door to their right, and the four royals retreated into the private room. Once they were alone, King Frey spoke up. "What if I told you, my wife and I had an idea that would help strengthen our alliance?" Odin stroked his beard in thought and looked at him. "I am listening Frey." Nadra smiled softly and looked at Frigga. "We purpose a marriage" "To join our families and strengthen our armies." Nadra started and Frey finished. Odin looked at the two before him and then turned to his wife. "If Thor and Evelyn get married, think of the power our families could gain." Frigga said to Odin. He nodded, agreeing with his wife. "And though she is young, Evelyn will be a wonderful queen one day." Nadra smiled at the two. The room fell silent, Odin deep in thought. The tension was thick in the room, Nadra and Frey watched Odin, waiting for his answer. After what seemed like hours he finally spoke up. "I agree with you. Our families joining is a very smart choice." He nodded and paced slightly, then stopped and looked back at them. "But the children must get used to each other, we don't want this alliance to back fire on us. I purpose that your family comes to Asgard during summer time. Allow the children to form a bond, and then when the times come we announce the marriage." Frey nodded with a smile. "I agree completely. And no one can know about the alliance until the marriage is announced." Odin nodded and looked at his wife, who was smiling. "Oh this is exciting." Nadra nodded, smiling at Frigga.
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They had played tag for almost an hour, and now were laying in the grass in the gardens watching the Realm Leaders leave on the bifrost. Evelyn was growing very tired. She yawned softly and looked up at the sky. It was pink and orange, showing that the sun was setting. "We better get Evelyn back to her parents." Loki stated, when he noticed Evelyn yawn. Thor nodded and walked over to Evelyn. "Want a piggy back ride?" Evelyn's eyes got wide and she smiled brightly. "Yes!" Thor bent down and allowed Evelyn to climb on his back. Once she was secured he took off running. Loki groaned loudly as he tried to run and keep up with his brother. He could hear Evelyn squealing and laughing. Loki finally caught up with them in the throne room, where their parents were waiting for them. King Frey scooped up his daughter and planted a kiss on her forehead. "Are you ready to go home darling?" Evelyn nodded. "Can we come back tomorrow?" Nadra giggled softly. "Eve, we are going back to Alfheim. We cannot come back TOMORROW." Evelyn pouted softly. "But I want to play with Thor and Loki!" Frey sat her down on the ground. "We will see them very soon Eve. Now say goodbye." Evelyn look up at her dad then at the royal family in front of her. Still pouting, she curtsied clumsily. "Thank you for playing with me." She stood up straight. Thor grinned at her and Loki stared. Frigga cleared her throat and nudged the boys with her foot. Loki and Thor quickly bowed. "Have a safe journey home." Frigga smiled and watched the family leave through the palace doors.
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The bifrost touched down and the Alfheim family walked towards their home. A large, beautiful city stood before them. Standing above the city was their palace, shining brightly in the night sky. It was a large crystal palace, reflecting any light that landed on it. "Mama." Evelyn tugged on her mother's sleeve. "Why does the palace shine so bright?" Nadra smiled and scooped up her daughter. "As light elves, we need to keep the lights shining to ward off the ice elves." Nadra and Frey entered the city's gates. "Who are the ice elves?" Frey spoke up this time. "The ice elves live where the light cannot touch." The entered the palace and headed up the grand staircase towards the bedrooms. "You must never go there Eve. The ice elves are dangerous." Frey opened Evelyn's bedroom door and they walked into the room and Nadra walked over to the young girl's bed. "But why are they dangerous?" Eve sat up in her bed after he mother laid her down. "That is a story for when you are older dear. Just promise me." Eve stood up on her bed and reached up for her father. When he leaned down to her, she kissed his cheek. "I promise papa." Frey smiled and kissed her forehead. "That's my girl." Frey stood up straight and Nadra lay Eve back down. Frey pulled the blanket over her and then the two left the room, closing the door behind them.
Once she knew her parents were gone, Eve jumped out of her bed and ran to the window. She looked out over the city. Off in the distance, beyond the city's lights, she could make out the shape of another castle in the dark, a heavy cloud hanging over it. She stared for a moment before going back to her bed and lying down, falling fast asleep.
So this idea has been stirring in my brain for a little bit now. I had a hard time writing this first chapter because there was so much I wanted to fit in it, but I think it came out fine. Just a warning, there will most likely be no evil Loki in this story, just mischievous Loki. But I have some great ideas stirring in my head. Please Review and let me know what yall think!
