Hey this is just an idea I've had for a while and ever since seeing Thor: The Dark World, I've decided to just write it. It's in the tense of the FIRST movie, but with consideration to the second movie, because I may continue this into a sequel idk. But just remember this is in the first movie where Thor and Loki are both a lot different to how they are in recent movies, so keep that in mind if you think I'm writing the characters wrong, I'm trying to do it well. Please review and let me know if you guys like it and wanna see some more? Thanks.
The forest was a peaceful place to be any day, but Loki found the solitude among the trees more appealing on this afternoon more than any other. He had been in the halls all morning with his family as they prepared for the feast that night to celebrate Thor's day of birth. It wasn't as if he disliked his brother or thought his birthday didn't deserve celebration, but he couldn't help the resentment he felt toward Thor since it felt as though his brother was always being praised, he didn't see why there needed to be a day dedicated to doing so.
''Shouldn't you be at the gathering?''
Loki sighed at the girl who appeared in front of him as if she'd been standing there the whole time, invisible to him, reminding him that he shouldn't be wandering around the forest when he was needed elsewhere. However he debated just how much he was needed back at the dining hall, they were celebrating Thor, he didn't see how his presence was necessary.
''Most likely,'' he nodded, continuing to walk further. ''And shouldn't you also?''
''Oh but I am there, kind of,'' she smirked.
Anna was possibly the only friend Loki had in all of the realms, and just like he, she possessed magical abilities which allowed her to create illusions. There weren't many others in Asgard who possessed such powers, and ever since they were young children, Anna and Loki had practiced and strengthened their magic together.
''Mother will see through your ruse,'' he told her. ''After all, she did teach you how to do it,''
''I'm sure she'd know I was out looking for you,'' she folded her arms. ''In the same place as usual by the way. If you plan to hide, at least go somewhere new Loki, you're far too easy for me to read,''
''I am not hiding,'' he rolled his eyes at her, walking down a trail that lead into a deeper part of the forest.
There was a particular spot within the trees that offered a beautiful clearing. There was sun in the corners and shade everywhere else, it was a perfect place to be away from the castle and towers and endless stream of people who would walk by. Loki wasn't fond of socializing, but he and Anna could sit in the forest for hours without even speaking, and that was good enough for him.
''Then why aren't you back there celebrating?'' she asked as she threw herself onto the ground beside him where he sat on the green grass. ''Don't tell me it's because it's Thor's reception,''
''I do not wish to be surrounded by chatter about my brother's victories and strengths,'' he told her, leaning back onto the tree behind him. ''Especially since father will be making the formal announcement everyone's been anticipating since Thor's birth, and then we'll have to hear about it for years until the ceremony,''
Anna sighed and rolled onto her elbows to look up at him as he took a handful of grass and made it levitate, spinning it in the air mindlessly as he thought to himself. Ever since they were young children, Anna noticed how Loki would always be jealous of Thor, but he would never admit it.
''You knew this was going to happen,'' she told him gently. ''Thor is the first born, that's how it goes,''
''I don't want the throne, Anna,'' Loki shook his head, annoyed. ''Thor...his ego does not need to be made bigger,''
''I'll agree with you on that one,'' she told him as she stood up. ''But I don't agree with you not not attending the celebration, so let's go,''
Loki looked up at Anna's hand which was extended out to him as an offer for him to grasp, and for a moment he didn't want to take it, but he knew she was right. He had to go to the feast and hear Odin announce Thor would be the next king, officially. He had to pretend that having a night to celebrate his brother entirely didn't bother him. Loki grabbed Anna's hand and pulled himself up, walking next to her as they made they way out of the forest.
''Brother! Where have you been?'' Thor's voice boomed when Loki walked into the hall, dressed in his most formal wear as his mother requested. ''This is a joyous day brother, we must celebrate together,''
Loki smiled and laughed as his brother pulled him away to grab some food to feast on. The hall was overflowing with Asgardian guests and Odin was busy discussing with all of them as they drank together. Thor had been announced the future king and everyone couldn't have been happier. They had watched Thor grow from a young boy into a fine young man who they deemed worthy of ruling their realm, however Loki wasn't as thrilled as they all were.
''Thank you,''
Anna turned her head to see Frigga standing beside her with a smile on her face as she looked over to her sons chuckling together. Frigga knew as well of the differences between her sons, but they were equal in her heart and she was glad Loki was here to celebrate with his family.
''It would have been wrong for him not to have been here,'' Anna nodded.
''However, he needed encouragement,'' Frigga reminded her. ''And he always listens to you,''
Anna smiled at the woman before Frigga linked her arm hers and they walked off to the table and took their seats. Sif sat across from Anna, the brown haired beauty gazing over to the woman with a friendly smile as her friends, the Warriors Three sat beside her. They were Thor's closest friends, and they had been ecstatic that he was going to be their future ruler.
''Anna!'' Thor's voice came from behind as he walked over and hugged her where she sat. ''I'm glad you are here,''
''Congratulations, Thor,'' she smiled politely.
Anna could almost hear Loki's groaning as he pulled his chair out beside her and Frigga, taking his seat without even looking at the others that joined them at the table. It was clear he was tired of the festivities already and they we only beginning their main feast. Thor sat beside Odin as he was being honored, and the whole hall applauded as Odin reminded them all that Thor, in a few short years, would be their new king. Loki's eyes fell to the floor as his father praised Thor, and Anna nudged him with her elbow before leaning in.
''You could try and look pleased,'' she whispered.
''I thought I was,'' he grinned.
''That's better,''
Anna looked back at the table and couldn't help notice Sif looking over to her as if she had been staring. It was obvious that many of Thor's friends didn't take a strong liking to Loki considering how different the brothers were, but they knew how much Thor loved his brother, however Anna couldn't help think that they merely tolerated him instead of accepting him.
The celebrations went on for hours until midnight when everyone started heading back to their homes. Anna lived not far from the towers in a small hut in the village by herself, and although she was perfectly fine with being by herself, Loki always insisted on walking her home. Thor had been rather enthusiastic with his goodbye and managed to even bruise Anna's shoulders from his strong hold on her, but she soon got away.
''It wasn't that bad, was it?'' Anna turned to Loki as they walked down the long corridor. ''The feast was delicious,''
Loki chuckled.
''The feast was a highlight, yes,'' he hung his head low once again. ''I am glad the day's coming to an end,''
They walked in silence for the rest of the way to Anna's hut, enjoying the cool breeze that swept over their skin as they traveled. The village was quiet when they arrived, most families ending their celebrations and going straight to sleep, leaving the streets in silence. Loki was never interested in the village of Asgard, it was nothing special and it was full of people, but he only went there to visit Anna, and it was only her hut he found intriguing. It was full of magic books and herbal remedies to enhance their abilities. Anna had gathered everything she had on magic from secret visits to other realms and meeting with other magical beings far from the village, she had almost everything now.
''I shall see you another day,'' Loki told her as she opened her door.
''Goodnight,'' she smiled.
Anna stood inside her hut for a short moment, making sure Loki was actually gone from the village before she opened her door once again and set off into the woods. She knew exactly where she was going, and soon she was on the bifrost bridge, walking at a quicker pace as she overlooked the water below. It was a beautiful night in Asgard, but then again most nights were.
At the end of the bridge, she slowed her pace as she walked inside the bifrost all the way to the end where she stood next to a man. He held a sword in his hand and had a large helmet on his head, looking deep in thought.
''Good evening, young Anna,'' he greeted.
''Evening Heimdall,'' she smiled. ''Did you enjoy watching the celebrations?''
''I did. The excitement for a new king is not something I wished to miss,''
Anna remained silent as she looked out at the Asgardian sky. It was beautiful in the night just as it was in the day, but the darnkess illuminated the beauty of the realm, and she smiled out toward the water.
''Where do you think they are, Heimdall?'' she asked.
''They watch you from above, they are always here,'' he told her. ''Your parents passed away in Asgard, yet they live on, and they always will,''
Anna smiled at his words, looking up into the sky.
''I hope they're at peace,''
Days later, Loki and Anna were in the forest yet again. It had been a week since Thor's celebrations and life had returned to normal, although Loki still dreaded the time to come of Asgard worshiping his brother, but Anna soon wiped that thought from his mind.
''It's simple,'' she threw her hands up in the air. ''It's completely simple,''
''It's obviously not,'' Loki shook his head. ''Are you sure you've studied the right skill?''
Anna glared at her friend with a look of pure annoyance and frustration before she walked away. Loki chuckled at her anger and followed behind her, stopping when she found a dead flower by the side of the trail. She reached her hand out and hovered above the lifeless flower before she concentrated hard enough to bring it back to life. The flower sprung up with colors and a bounce that seemed as though it was in the peak of it's maturity and Anna looked up at Loki in satisfaction.
''Yes, I'm sure,'' she smirked.
''Regeneration...'' he nodded his head. ''A skill that will never actually become of use within a battle,''
Anna looked at him in confusion.
''Why are you thinking about battle right now?''
''I'm simply stating that this skill would not be advantageous,'' he shrugged. ''In combat or a battle,''
''Well no, but you wouldn't use it in a battle,'' she told him.
''Then what's the point of mastering it?''
''Because not everything is about being advantageous,'' she rolled her eyes, walking away as he followed once again. ''Don't you want to learn things just because you can? A battle is not everything,''
Loki watched as she clearly became upset that he was thinking of magic in that way. They always learned new things, but he never usually compared them to a battle or how they would be used to help win. He liked how protective she was of her magic, he didn't mean to hurt her feelings, even if he didn't understand how he had.
''Thor has many talents that would win him a battle,'' Loki told her as he sat beside her in the sun. ''Yet I know nothing to bring myself an advantage in a war,''
Anna then understood why he was talking about battles, with all the talk of Thor's abilities and strengths, she now realized he was feeling self-conscious. She never really understood how jealous he was of Thor at times because of how well he defended it, but she knew him better than anyone, she saw through his mechanisms.
''You underestimate yourself,''