Chapter 1

Caught

AN: Ok so, anyway I was having trouble writing my other fics, wondered onto Tumblr and found this... thing in my way. It's helping me work on my other fics so I should be able to keep updating, just not sure how often.

Disclaimer: I own nothing. Duh.


Hannah POV

He was there again, sitting in the window seat overlooking the palace gardens, a book resting on his outstretched legs, ankles crossed as he read. I wasn't stalking him... really I wasn't. He just happened to be everywhere I went. Maybe he was stalking me... or cloning himself to screw with me. The latter seemed much more likely than anything else. Of course none of it really made sense; I wasn't really even here to keep track of him. Fury sent me back with Thor and Loki so I could learn about the Asguardian's, try to figure out how we could deal with them when we needed to. Learn their politics, their culture, their style of life. That's why I spent so much of my time in the library; I figured it was the best place to start. Get the basics down then I could get more hands on, beg Thor or Lady Sif or one of the Warriors Three to take me into the city, to the markets.

I shake my head and watch him from the safety of my position behind one of the many bookshelves, idly flipping through my book, trying to focus on it... or at least focus partially on it. I sigh and close it softly, rubbing my eyes as I slide the book back into its space, turning and running into a very tall and solid body. I swallow as I look over the green and gold tunic in front of my face. Cool pale fingers tip my chin up; a small grin appears on Loki's face as he looks down at me.

"Am I not entertaining you today pet? Did you think I didn't notice you watching me from behind the shelves? Day after day?" he says his grin widening.

"I know I'm interesting but I thought you had a purpose here besides being a spy for the midguard man you call Fury, or was that just a cover?" He asks, looking over me, daring me to lie to him, the God of Lies himself. I step away from him, back into the bookshelf.

"I didn't know you were trying to entertain me my lord. I spend most of my time in the library, our paths were bound to cross more than a few times since this is one of the few places you are allowed unescorted." I say with false confidence, squaring my shoulders as best I can, being pressed against the shelves. His green eyes narrow on me, his grin fading into a straight line as he takes a step towards me, pinning me to the bookshelf with his body, taking up the space around me, boxing me in with his arms as he grips the shelf behind my head.

"Have a care little one, you may have the Allfather's blessing to be here, but that doesn't mean I can't have my own fun with you. And oh what fun I could have, no one would notice if you... disappeared for a few hours while I had my fun with you. Would you scream I wonder, let out great animalistic sounds as I toyed with you and teased you? Would you beg me to finish the job, would you whimper and whine and beg like the tiny creature you are for me to finish you off?" He growls, leaning closer, not touching me, just close enough his lips skim over the skin of my ear. I shiver and swallow loudly, opening my mouth to answer when the doors to the library slam open and he jerks away from me with a hiss, Thor's voice carrying to us, saving me from embarrassment at the very least.

"Hannah? Where are you, Sif wishes to start your training." He calls, moving along the shelves. I slide out from between the shelves and Loki and hurry to Thor, picking up my stack of books and my bag, not daring a glace back.

"I'm here, I was trying to find something but it can wait. I'll come back later or tomorrow. If Sif thinks I'm ready I must be ready... or she wants to see how unready I am." I say with a tight smile, pulling my bag strap over my head as I head out with Thor, ignoring the look he gives me as we head out and away from Loki. We walk in silence for a bit, heading to the training grounds.

"Do you know what she's going to be trying me at today Thor?" I ask after a while, curious as to how badly I might end up later. He shrugs and looks me over.

"I am unsure, probably just the basics to see what you need help with and how in shape you are. Why do you ask?" he rumbles. I shrug and stretch, warming up my muscles.

"Curious as to how ready I should be when we get there. The basics are probably the best place to start. I'm not out of shape but compared to you lot... I'm a slob. Seriously. You're a born and bred warrior Thor, Sif's fought her way into being the very first female warrior ever, Volstagg, Hogun and Fandral are all warriors who have been training longer then I've been alive. I'm gonna look like an idiot wherever we start but I'd rather look like an idiot falling off a log then looking like an idiot getting a sword through my gut." I grumble, cracking my back. Thor smile and pats my head.

"I understand, and I am sure you will be fine. Sif will not harm you. Volstagg will likely be overly cautious with you. Hogun will only harm you if you don't listen while he's training you... and I believe Fandral likes you, so if anything you may end up hurting him as he may not be paying attention." He says. I blink up at him, confused. Out of all the females why would Fandral like me? He grins down at me.

"Do not look at me like that, you are a beauty little one. Only a fool wouldn't be able to see that." He says, taking my bag and nudging me towards Sif.

"Go... we will speak of it later while you rest and heal." He chuckles, sitting on the edge of the field. I shake my head and twist my braid up, pinning it to my head as I make my way to Sif. She smiles at me and nods.

"Good, you are not fully untrained then. Shall we start with the basics, then perhaps some hand to hand if you are up to it?" she asks, circling me. I nod and let her look me over, poking at me. She nods and takes me through a few basic warm up forms. Stretching me out, making my muscles scream a little before we go on a run. I keep up with her mostly, only lagging behind towards the end, breathing heavily as we stop back at the training field. She nods and pats my shoulder.

"You did well, better than some of our own on their first day. Go, eat, rest, drink water. I will see you at dinner and we will discuss tomorrow." She says with a smile. I nod and slink over to Thor, leaning on him as we head inside to my rooms.

"You did very well for someone who said they were a slob. How are you feeling?" he asks, looking me over as I walk beside him. I nod, wincing at my soreness.

"Sif said as much, I hurt... my body isn't used to that much work." I say slowly. I yelp and flail as he picks me up, cradling me as he lengthens his stride, moving faster towards my rooms.

"Then you must rest my small friend. Let me care for you. It is no trouble." He grins at me. I roll my eyes and slump.

"Fine, but I am perfectly capable of walking myself." I huff, causing him to laugh.

"I know... I know... but you are no trouble. So little and light." I snort and look up at him with a raised eye brow.

"Thor, I am not light, you are just... a god." I sigh and shake my head, going limp in his arms; I might as well milk it.

"It's difficult to explain. On Earth... Midguard I'm over weight. Especially for how short I am. it's just... different I guess. Everything looks funny upside down." I say, letting my head hang loose, bouncing as Thor takes giant steps. He hums and swings me around, spinning slowly, laughing with me.

"We have time if you wish to explain... or perhaps later?" he asks as we get to my rooms. I nod and sit up, getting the key from the cord around my neck.

"Later, I believe a bath and a nap will do me wonders." I tell him, kissing him cheek before he puts me down lightly, waiting till I unlock my door and head inside to take his leave.

"I will return to fetch you for dinner, good rest Hannah. You did well." I smile and nod my thanks, closing the door behind me, heading off to take that bath.

XxX

Loki POV

I can feel her eyes on me again, watching me, waiting for me to slip up, make a mistake so she can tattle on me to Odin or the human Fury. I flip through the book on my lap slowly; already knowing the words by heart. Perhaps I had been wrong in trying to take over the earth, on having Thor thrown to earth so that I would be the heir. But I deserved SOMETHING. My whole life I had been promised that I would be a king. And then... nothing; not even a position on the council. I shake my head and close my book softly, grinning as I hear her close her book as well and slide it back into its spot. I move quickly and stop just behind her, grinning as she turns and runs into me. I tip her face up slowly with my finger tips

"Am I not entertaining you today pet? Did you think I didn't notice you watching me from behind the shelves? Day after day?" I say softly, my grin spreading.

"I know I'm interesting but I thought you had a purpose here besides being a spy for the midguard man you call Fury, or was that just a cover?" I ask her, looking her over, she wasn't unattractive as far as Midguardian women went, so tiny though, I could break her so easily. I smile slowly, waiting for her answer, knowing I, the God of Lies, would know if she was telling the truth. She backs up into the bookshelf, trying to make space between us, that wouldn't do at all.

"I didn't know you were trying to entertain me my lord. I spend most of my time in the library, our paths were bound to cross more than a few times since this is one of the few places you are allowed unescorted." She says softly, trying to look intimidating, which was quite a feat considering I was over a full foot taller than her, centuries older and was a God on her world. I narrow my eyes as my grin fades into a straight line. I step forward into her, pinning her to the bookshelf, pressing my body to hers, my fingers gripping the shelf on either side of her head.

"Have a care little one, you may have the Allfather's blessing to be here, but that doesn't mean I can't have my own fun with you. And oh what fun I could have, no one would notice if you... disappeared for a few hours while I had my fun with you. Would you scream I wonder, let out great animalistic sounds as I toyed with you and teased you? Would you beg me to finish the job, would you whimper and whine and beg like the tiny creature you are for me to finish you off?" I growl as I lean into her, my lips against her ear. Oh she smelled wonderful, like the palace gardens on a warm summer day, and she shivered so deliciously against me. I hiss and jerk away from her as the library doors slam open and my oaf of a sibling calls for her, saving her from my torment. She slips out from between the shelving and my body, scurrying to the safety of Thor. I smile to myself as she goes, making excuses as to where she was, trying to hurry the great Ox that is my brother out of the library, away from me. So Sif thought she was ready to be trained then? Perhaps I should go and watch my new friend. I grin and head to the balcony overlooking the training yard, waving my guard off. I knew I needed to behave, I didn't need a nanny.

I make my way to the balcony, staying in the shadows as I watch the Midguardian female. She twists her braid up onto her head, pinning it out of the way, reveling the line of her neck. I shutter and shake my head, now was not the time to start that line of thinking. I smile as Sif takes her through the basics, stretching her out, bending her. Midguardians were a very interesting race, so very bendable before they broke... perhaps a hands-on anatomy lesson would help me understand them better. I feel a slow grin appear on my face as I watch Sif and the girl... I really needed to figure out what her name was. I was sure I had been told it. I glance back at the guard who kept me in eye site, crocking my finger at him.

"If you're going to follow me you might as well be of use. Come here." I say, keeping my eyes on the girls. He comes over quietly, bowing lightly.

"Yes my lord? How may I be of service?" he asks. Well at least I was still Lord Loki and not prisoner Loki, which was nice at least. I nod to Sif and the girl.

"Do you recall the midguard female's name? I seem to have forgotten it, I'm sure I would have been introduced when she arrived."

"Hannah I believe sir, I could ask the guards keeping an eye on her if you wish." He tells me. That was odd, she was being watched. I raise an eye brow at him, he shrugs.

"The Allfather wishes to be kept informed of her actions. Likely to make sure she's not getting herself into trouble more than anything." he tells me. I nod, that did make sense, Odin rarely did anything without a plan. I nod, going back to watching her.

"Yes, that would suit my needs. Be sure to get a report from them as well... this... interests me. Her being guarded. Does she know? About the guards?" I ask, glancing at him. He shrugs.

"I know not my lord, I will ask once I am able to." I nod and continue to watch, sighing as they finish with a run. She kept up with Sif well, her body only showing signs of its limits at the end of the training. I turn to the guard and eye him.

"I will be heading to my rooms, go and find out what you can. I give my word I will behave." I smile, trying to put him at ease. He sighs and leaves with a bow; likely knowing if he badgers me I will cause problems. I chuckle and shake my head, heading back into the palace, to my rooms as I told the guard, I could do little until I knew her name.

I seal my doors as they close behind me, letting my cloak fall to the floor as I step out of my boots, kicking them and the cloak out of my way as I head to my bath chamber, disrobing as I go, waving my had at the tub to fill it. I slid into the cool water and let myself relax, trying to pinpoint why I was obsessing about the human. I wave my hand at the mirror, calling up images of her.

"Not unattractive, small but not fragile, she loves to read or she wouldn't have taken such a scholarly assignment. Or it wouldn't have been given to her at least. Humans may be foolish but they know better than to assign people to jobs ill fitted to them. But why am I so obsessed? Could it be because she's something new? Will I get bored after she's been here long enough?" I ask myself, frowning lightly as I cast a spying spell, bringing up the mirrors in her room until I find her, lounging in her own bath much like I am, leaning back into the tub, covered in bubbles, bits of steam curling up around her. I smile to myself as I watch her, trying to understand why I was so attached to her already. Could it be as simple as, while she didn't pretend to like me... there was no real hatred in her eyes? Even after all I had done... to her, her world. I shake my head and allow myself to sink under the water, coming out with a deep breath before I begin to wash, idly watching her in the mirror. It was wrong, but I was the god of mischief... what was wrong with a little spying? I'd look away when she got out... I would... even if it killed me.

I watch as she scrubs herself clean, looking away when her hands wonder into... private areas. I wasn't a monster, no matter what people thought. Such pale skin yet so different from my own, she... glowed softly, sun kissed and alive. My fingers itched to touch her, to slide my fingers over her flesh, to hear her gasps as I press my cool fingers into her muscles, working out the tension from a day of training. I shake my head and finish my washing, stepping out of the pool of water, wrapping in a towel as I move to my bed, moving the spying to another mirror, watching the human finish her bath and dry off, rubbing creams into her arms and legs, pulling on short pants and a loose shirt before sliding into her bed face down, sprawling over the lush covers, falling asleep. I sigh and dispel the magic, lying back on my own bed.

"What is wrong with me?"


AN: ok... so I hope everyone liked it. idk when I'll post next so... review to tell me you want more.