Chapter 1

Prologue

Heimdall never showed fear, or weakness in front of anyone. Even now as he stood watch as gate keeper over Asgard, he remained still and silent. However something stirred deep inside the asgardian's stomach. Why because he had betrayed everything he lived for. He betrayed Odin, the man he served for numerous years.

"Heimdall." Odin said arriving at the bifrost. The ruler of Asgard was quite curious of why the gatekeeper wished to see him. Was there trouble? Was some force trying to break its way into his now peaceful realm? Heimdall slowly turned to meet rest his golden eyes on the man.

"Odin." he said with a respectful bow of his head. Odin returned it and marched over to the man.

"You have been trying to get my attention for many days now. I am here now, what seems to be the problem?" he asked. Heimdall always respected the ruler of Asgard. He was strong and always knew when to fight and when to choose other options.

"Odin…something has happened." he replied in a calm, deep tone. Odin tilted his head a bit.

"A threat." he assumed his body already tensing, but Heimdall shook his head once.

"No…Something else. Odin, you will always be my king. A man that I have deep respect for and I would follow you into battle. But I have betrayed you, by giving into feelings and desires." the man replied. Odin, with his one eye, looked him over now looking unsettled. To think his gatekeeper had done something wrong was beyond crazy.

"What have you done?" he asked with authority in his tone. Heimdall just remained still and calm as he answered.

"I raise a child whose mother was a frost giant and me…the father." he replied. Odin's eye widened at his words. He never thought words such as those would ever come from the man's lips.

"You lied with a frost giant?" he asked his tone a bit heavy and the gatekeeper nodded.

"Yes my king. When I had little bits of time to myself I was with her. When I first met her…I had fallen in love with her and even when she admitted to being what she was, I did not turn her away." he replied. He would not lie to his king or give false truths. Odin just slowly looked down lost in thoughts.

"And where is the…woman?" he asked. He was not going to insult the woman he loved, even if she was the enemy. Now Hiemdall's eyes drifted down to the ground and they were somewhat dull.

"Dead. Laufey has killed her for bearing the enemies' child." he replied. Odin now looked at him thinking that he could not be angry with the asgardian, for he had a secret of his own. He would not become a hypocrite and punish the man.

"Where is the child now?" he asked and as he said that there was a small cry starting to emit from the corner of the large dome that surrounded them. Both men slowly turned in the direction of the sound. Odin had not noticed the large bundle of blankets that were a few feet from them. His eye flexed as the blankets moved slowly. Heimdall moved from his spot and slowly moved towards the blankets. Odin watched with almost curiosity as the gate keeper leaned down and began to pick up one of the blankets. Heimdall slowly turned and walked back to Odin with the blanket under one golden armored arm. He stopped a few inches from the king and lifted his other hand and slowly removed a piece of the fabric. Odin leaned back just a bit as he looked at the sight before him. He may have had one eye but what he saw was so clear and so beautiful almost that it shocked even him. In the gatekeeper's arm was a small little baby. It was bald, but had the skin color of its father, brown and smooth. Its eyes opened to reveal golden hues.

"When I found her…she was blue and her eyes were red as blood that was spilled that day." Heimdall admitted and slowly let his eyes meet his kings. "I have committed an act of betrayal and I beg you show punishment that you see fit."

Odin looked at Heimdall now, shocked almost that he would see punishment brought to himself for loving a woman and having child by her. She was the enemy, yes, but Odin could not- would not punish the man. He was one of the strongest in Asgard, and he had to admit, that he had done secret acts of betrayal himself. He looked at the child who was looking right at him with innocent eyes.

"I will not punish you, Heimdall, but with your position you cannot care for a child." he replied. Heimdall almost winced at the words, but looked down at the baby. Odin could see the hurt in his eyes even if he was not expressing it.

"I want her to choose her own destiny…her path." he said. Odin looked up for a moment as if thinking to himself. His son, Loki was a frost giant, and this baby was a half breed, a mixture of Asgardian and frost giant. Maybe she could serve a purpose for peace in the future as well. Odin looked at Heimdall who was watching him awaiting a command almost.

"I will take her and she will live in the kingdom. She will be a servant under my son Loki. She will be looked after and protected and even trained if you wish it." he replied. Heimdall would not show his relief, but Odin knew he was quite relieved. He looked down at the child who slowly started to cry.

"If it is her wish to fight." he replied and Odin nodded.

"I will make sure she visits you as much as I can." he replied and slowly began to lift his arms up for the child. Heimdall watched this and slowly he looked at the child whose face was wet with tears. Slowly he lifted his hand and with his thumb, he rubbed it across her forehead and then wiped her tears away. He then lifted his hand and slowly began to place her in his king's arms. It was a slow action; one Odin was prepared to be patient with. He had never seen Heimdall act this way, but it would stay between the two warriors. Once the child was placed in his arms, Odin looked down at her.

"She is very beautiful." he commented. Hiemdall nodded slowly and watched the baby as she slowly started to calm down.

"She will be well looked after." he said but his tone was more assuring to himself than anything. Odin nodded.

"That she will be. I will make sure you see her each year of her birth." he said and Heimdall nodded and closed his eyes. Odin placed a hand on the man's shoulder and began to slowly move from the dome. Heimdall turned slowly and began his watch once more on the realm. Odin then paused and looked at Heimdall.

"What is her name?" he asked. Heimdall looked up slowly at the question and even though the king could not see it, a small very thin tear slimmed from his right eye.

"Her name is Alithya." he said in a low tone knowing he'd be heard. Odin nodded before walking out of the dome with the child under his arms…

(Author's Notes)

So this is something new I am trying out. Since I know there are Thor fans out there, if you feel like I may be typing something that hasn't fit the Thor movies or anything drop me a little inbox like on the characters or if something is called one thing and I put it as something else. I have seen Thor, but I never mind getting some helpful stuff on a fanfic. I may not always take it but it's greatly appreciated. Enjoy!