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Chapter 1

Loki:

Loki looked BORED when he moved HIS chess piece to captured his mother's Queen. A smirk played on the younger god's face. "I believe I have
cornered you once again, mother." LaughIng, he took in Frigga's disgrunted expression. She sighed, brushing a curl of her blond hair out of her face, as she leaned back on her chair.

"It seems so." She said knocking over her king before turning back to her son with a smile.
"What is it that you wish to do today? It is a nice day. "She smiled faintly "We could take a walk in the gardens." Now, it was Loki's turn to sigh. It had been two years since his little disagreement with his brother, and... a lot had happened. Thor had saved him from the fall from the Rainbow Bridge and hauled him back in front of the
Allfather. He had been confined to the palace grounds ever since. Odin had bound his powers and forced him to rebuild the bridge with Heimdall and the ever pressing presence of the Warriors Three and Lady Sif. Unsurprisingly, his mother had welcomed him home with open arms and a harsh slap to the back of his head. Though Thor found it difficult to rebuild his trust, Loki wasn't even sure whether he wanted it any more. He wasn't even sure if he felt any guilt. Wasn't it him who had been wronged? Been promised a chance at the throne, that he now knew, he never had a right to in the first place. Yet, Odin demanded his alliance to Thor, his older brother, the one Odin had banished for his foolishness. The one and only future King. Despite his bitterness towards the Allfather, (he refused to acknowledge the king of gods
as his father), Loki had to admit he liked having his brother's forgiveness; it infuriated Odin and confused those Thor called his friends. However, after being confined to
the ground long enough, even the beautiful gardens of the Royal Palace became boring and mundane.

"Mother, we spent the entire yesterday strolling the gardens. Instead let us go to the libraries" She raised an eyebrow at his suggestion.

"You are aware your brother and Lady Jane are most likely to take up residence there by now?" Her brow furrowed as she looked at her son as if he were ill. Loki
merely nodded. Jane Foster had been allowed to visit Asgard alongside her friends, thanks to his mother'S tender heart and fierce words towards Odin after ruining one son's happiness. Loki had had the misfortune to have run into Lady Jane at her first visit, just as the Bifrost had been completely repaired. Thor had rushed back to Midgard to collect his lover. It had been amusing to hear Odin curses his son's weakness. But that amusement was short lived when he was on the receiving end of Lady Jane's well aimed slaps. Yet, Loki had to admit he liked her spark. She was certainly more of a match for his idiot brother, but he was no fool. He knew, Jane did not like him. Nor did her friends for that matter. So he decided to keep away from his brother and his lover when she was around. He did not like being despised, despite what many thought.

"I am aware, but I believe Snotra would be glad of the company." Loki replied. Frigga smiled, as it had been the objective of his suggestion. Snotra was one of the Queen's closest friends, despite the Goddess of wisdom being considerably younger than the Queen. They had struck up a close friendship centuries ago. Loki remembered her form when he was a young boy, fluttering round the palace, reading to him and his brother. She had only recently returned from Midgard after spending what seemed like a lifetime to his mother. She went to study the new advances of the Midgardians with Odin's blessing but was commanded to return
within twenty five years. Snotra had returned three months after the incident in New Mexico and the Goddess was heartbroken. It took his mother several months to have her confide in her. However, the Royal Household was still none the wiser, unless you were the King or the Queen. The two brother only
picked up on the hostility when their mother would talk to their father. It was unsettling to say the least.

"That would be very kind, Loki." Her smile grew as she stood. "You are returning back to the man you once were."

Thor:

"This is amazing!"Jane chimed from his side as she pulled another book closer to her. The God of Thunder couldn't help but smile at her. He had been surprised by his father's protest once he claimed his love for the mortal woman. But, his mother had fought for him and now he was happy to say that hewas allowed to come and go from Midgard as he pleased. Jane even visited his kingdom. He smiled when he remembered the first time she appeared on the Bifrost. Her eyes were wide open
as she took in the scenery.

Now Jane, Darcy and Eric wEre sitting in the Palace Library rummaging through anything that could help them with their research. Well...Eric and Jane wEre. Darcy was busy flirting with one of the guards who was placed at the entrance. Thor couldn't help but throw the man an apologetic smile as Darcy presided with physical contact.

"I am glad that you like it." A new voice came from behind the group. The voice belonged to a willowy woman with brown curls that where pulled up in a messy bun, onyx eyes rimmed with red as if she had been crying.

"Lady Snotra", Thor smiled softly. "How are you today?" The woman waved the question away as if it were an imposable question.

"You shouldn't call me Lady. Thor, you have known me since you were a child." She turned to his companions, smiling a little warmer. "Lady Jane. Lady Darcy. Lord Eric. I hope my new additions are proving helpful." The three nodded with bright smiles but before they could give any further answer, a third guard came running in armour clanging as he called for is prince.

"Prince Thor! The Allfather wishes your presence immediately!" Thor rose to his feet and grab his hammer which had been idly lying on the desk in front of him.

"What is wrong?" he demanded as he followed the guard. The prince barely noticed the group that was following them when the guard answered,

"There is an attack in action on Midgard. Two juvenile frost giants are attacking a Midgardian household." There was a sharp intake of breath.

"Where?" Snotra demanded from behind Thor's left shoulder.

"The Midgardians call it London." The goddess let out a whimper. "No, no... this can't be happening."

On Midgard:

A creak in the floorboard woke the two residents in the house. The young woman immediately grabbed her weapon only to be greeted by a blue hand that looked like it was made of ice. Golden brown eyes looked up in horror as she whispered,

"OH shit!"