(AN: before I start, read this. Since I'm not sure what to do about their age or how to describe it, I'll say here. In human years Loki is about 10, Nyx is 11 and Thor is 12)

(Many years ago)

"What if they don't like me mother?" I asked, being the nervous child I was.

"They will love you my little Nyx. Don't you worry about a thing," my mother, Freyja said.

She smiled and I smiled back, believing her. I was a little nervous about meeting the two princes of Asgard, but very excited. I would finally make some friends! I held my head high like I was taught, squared back my shoulders and walked into the room as the doors opened for us.

I was dressed in a long silvery dress in my mother's attempt to make me look like a lady. She knew I didn't like it, but it was only for the introductions. I wore a black metal waist cuff as an armour accessory, but that was all mother allowed me. My blood red hair was left down and was its usual wavy self. The dress itself was simple and had sleeves that made it hard to move my arms. Underneath, I managed to sneak in a pair of boots at least.

It was hard to look comfortable, but I would try, for mother's sake.

When I stopped, I stiffly curtseyed to two boys in front of me. The first one on the left was a little taller than me with long blonde hair and kind, yet a little reckless blue eyes. The one on the right was a little taller than me as well, but his brother was taller. He had long black hair that was swept back. His skin was pale like mine and his eyes were an elegant green colour. His eyes also held a look of mischief.

"It had been too long Freyja," I heard a kind voice say.

A woman stepped between the two brothers and looked down at me.

"Ah, so this is the young Valkyrie I've been hearing about! Tell me child, what is your name?" the woman asked, crouching down to my level.

She seemed to be very kind and motherly. I registered her as Frigga, a friend of my mother's.

"My name is Nyx," I said with a smile.

"Such a lovely name. My name is Frigga. Thor, Loki, come introduce yourselves," she said, standing up again.

The blonde boy came up to me and took my hand and brushed his lips against my knuckles. Me, not having really been in contact with the other gender before, did nothing but blush.

"My name is Thor. Pleased to meet you," he said with a smile.

I smiled back and he stepped away. The second brother didn't move.

"Do I have to?" he whined.

"Loki, don't be so rude!" his mother scolded.

"Tis quite alright milady Frigga. May I greet him our way?"

Frigga smiled knowingly.

"Go on," she said with a small smile.

I went over to Loki who had a confused look on his face before putting my hands on his shoulders and head-butting him. We Valkyries did that to each other as a joke sometimes but it caught on.

He yelped in pain, obviously not expecting it.

I tried not to laugh.

"Pleased to meet you Loki," I said, stepping away and curtseying again before returning to my mother's side. Loki looked like he was planning my death and I had to laugh.

My mother just smiled at me.

"She's very playful, that's for sure. Why don't the three of you go outside and play? We'll be done shortly," said Frigga.

Thor was only more than happy, since he grabbed my hand and tugged me off, Loki following and glaring daggers into my back. I happily let Thor lead me outside and into the palace gardens.

He stopped under a rather large tree and gave Loki a funny look. I was about to turn around and see what the matter when I suddenly went rigid. Why was he touching my wings?

He started poking them, then running a hand over them. Soon he was stroking my feathers.

"Why are you touching my wings?"

"Why do you have wings?" he countered. I wished I could see his face so I could punch it, but my body was stiff and not used to the contact.

"I'm the daughter of a Valkyrie goddess. Only those of Freyja's direct bloodline have wings, aka mother and myself,"

He didn't say anything as Thor went round and took a look for himself.

"Such beautiful wings Lady Nyx! Show us how long they are!"

I sighed and stretched out my wings to their full span. They were about three meters each and still growing. They would reach about 10 or so meters when I got older. Then they'd stop growing.

I had to endure more questions about my wings and more physical abuse until they finally stopped.

"Can you fly?" they asked at one point. Thor seemed very interested while Loki tried to seem like he didn't care, but I could tell he also wanted to know.

"Of course I can fly!" I snapped. I then sighed. "Sorry, but you guys are getting a bit annoying,"

"I apologise Lady Nyx," said Thor with a sad frown.

"Please, just call me Nyx. I'm not royalty or anything," I said casually.

"How can you say that? You're practically a goddess!" cried Loki, as if what I said was blasphemous.

"Well, being a goddess doesn't mean I'm royal. I'm still just a Valkyrie, I'm just stronger and have better command of lightning,"

"You can control lightning?" asked Thor excitedly.

I smiled and closed my golden eyes before opening them again and calling the lightning, my eyes going silvery.

I smiled as lightning flashed across the sky a few times before letting it die down. My eyes went back to normal once the small storm passed.

"Impressive," said Thor with awe. Hey, that rhymes!

"Can you use magic?" asked Loki.

I thought for a minute.

"That depends. What kind of magic are we talking about here?"

"Any I suppose,"

"Well," I said, thinking hard, "I can create Valkyries like myself, and use magic to hide myself and my wings but that's about it,"

"So you have invisibility then?"

"I suppose so, if you put it that way. Valkyries have never had much magic,"

"Enough of magic. Let us do something fun! Any ideas for a game?"

"How about not?" said Loki dryly.

"I don't think I can Thor," I said sadly, "Not in this stupid dress,"

"Don't girls your age like dresses?" mocked Loki.

"Most girls my age don't have wings," I retorted.

"Come then, let us go see Sif and see if she has something you can wear," said Thor, taking my hand once again.

I didn't like the sound of that. When I noticed that Loki didn't seem to be moving, I grabbed his hand and dragged him with me. He seemed rather surprised.

"You are not leaving me alone to play dress up," I whispered at him a little harshly.

He just smiled and went along.

We had soon found Sif by the training ring, watching the older children fight. She was about my age. She was rather pretty with long black hair with kind eyes, tanned skin and looked like a true warrior. She was also wearing leather pants and a tunic.

"Lady Sif," said Thor, "We are in need of your help,"

"What is it?" she asked, looking to me.

"We need some proper clothes for Lady Nyx here so she can play with us!"

"Ah, so you're the girl these two have been talking about," she stuck out a hand, "Sif, pleased to meet you,"

I shook it.

"Nyx, as to you," I said kindly, sharing a smile with her. I liked this girl.

"Alright you three, come with me," she said, linking arms with me and taking us to her rooms.

As we arrived, she gave us all orders.

"Thor, Loki, you two stay out here while I find something for Nyx. Nyx, wait in that room over there,"

I nodded and walked in. It was a small room with a few bookshelves, a couch, desk, chair and a few bits and pieces here and there. Sif soon came in with some pants and blouses.

"Here, put this on then come out," she said, eyeing my wings as she left.

I stripped out of the annoying dress and slipped off my boots and armour before pulling on the black leather pants before slipping on my knee high boots again, which were also black. The blouse was white with slightly puffy sleeves that needed to be laced but were comfy. It was a bit big so I tucked it in and shrugged on a black vest that had to be laced at the front. It was sleeveless and felt snug. My wings were rather cramped however.

I walked back out and over to the three who were sitting around a small table. Thor and Sif were chatting while Loki was just watching me. He was obviously the first to notice me.

"Has anyone got a dagger?" I asked.

"Who's getting murdered?" replied Loki.

I rolled my eyes.

"No one. I need to cut out slits for my wings. They're kind of cramped,"

Loki soon produced a dagger from within his coat. I don't think I want to know why it's there. I turned around and sat in front of him, since it was a bench chair. I moved my hair so it fell in front of my shoulders and arched my back so he could see where my wings were.

"Could you cut them please? It's a bit hard to myself,"

He said nothing and I wondered what his face was like as Thor and Sif looked like they were either utterly amazed or horrified. I soon felt the material being cut and slowly let one of my wings out. Then the other. They soon were fully stretched either side of his face.

"Can I touch them?" I heard Sif ask.

"Go on," I said with a giggle. I had decided that it felt nice to have my wings stroked because it sent funny shivers down my spine and made me feel funny. They must be very sensitive then.

As she stroked my wings, I let out a little purr and relaxed as soon Thor joined in. Loki had moved in front of me and just looked at me with a funny expression.

"What?"

"I've never seen someone with wings before,"

"In figured as much,"

"Your wings, are they sensitive?"

"I'm pretty sure they are,"

"Why do you speak like a mortal more so than like us?"

"It's more fun! Besides, you lot all sound rather posh, don't you think?"

He just looked at me again, tilting his head.

"You are a strange girl,"

"I'm not an ordinary one, that's for sure,"

"I don't like strange girls,"

"You don't have to," I said a little defensively, not liking where this was going.

"I do however, think you are an exception," he said with a small smile.

I gave him one back, surprised at his kindness. I think I've just made a new friend.

Soon we were leaving Sif and going out to play in the gardens again.

"How about we play tag?" suggested Thor, after we'd thought of ideas for games.

"Or how about we play pranks on the maids?" suggested Loki.

"I dunno guys, they both sound fun,"

Before we could chose, a voice interrupted us.

"Ah, there you are Nyx!" I heard my mother say before she scooped me up into a hug and placed me on her shoulders.

I just giggled at the playfulness.

"How have you two found my daughter? Is she to your liking?"

"We like her very much and wish to see her again Queen Freyja. May we?" said Thor flatteringly.

"Well, your mother and I have decided that Nyx is to stay on Asgard with the both of you for a while. Since you both share a room, Nyx will be in a room joined to yours,"

I smiled happily, liking that idea. I was happy to spend time with Thor and Loki. I waved at Thor and Loki before shouting goodbyes and sending the rest of the day meeting new people and taking tours of Asgard. Throughout the day though, I was rather distracted. All I could think about was seeing my new friends again.