I sat quietly, sitting next to my eldest sister Teca as we rode in our decorated carriage taking us to the most well known place in all of the nine realms. Asgard. Our middle sister Lagina sat across from me, next to our father, Freyr. He is the ruler of our realm. Of Alfheim, which is the one of the closest realms to Asgard and as such we have visited a many of time. Both for business and pleasure. Though beautiful, Asgard could not compare to Alfheim. Asgard was covered in gold and of magnificent architecture. Our realm was more of nature and of its in-perfect perfection. We lived well but very unlike the Asgardians.
Though they thrived in their city of gold and metal, we live happily with the nature that surrounds us. Tree's in Alfheim could touch the sky and keep going. Though we could live on the ground, most Alfars lived in the tree's that peppered our realm. Sturdy bridges connected almost every tree to one another. Our houses did not take away from the nature that we had grown to love. The trees, with the little help from our magic, would become one with the structures we would build on them. The branches would become shelves and doors whilst the leaves would become our roofs, keeping the cold winds and warm rains at bay. Though if you were scared of heights, it would take quite some time to get to the higher palaces in the heavens.
Teca smoothed her dress and drew me from my thoughts. She was nervous though she would never admit it. She always portrayed herself to be the perfect light elf that anyone could ever laye their eyes on. She was very close if not perfect. Her long flowing hair of golden locks would drag on the floor if she didn't keep them pinned up. Her eyes were the ideal color of sapphire that would make any man or woman stare in awe. With long lashes and thin frame and curves in all the right places, she would be a superb wife that any man would be lucky to acquire.
I scoffed at the thought. All maiden's of the nine realms were trophies that men would fight for. Ment to bare children and pass on their gene's. Lagina crossed her legs as she stared out of the window on her side. Lagina was taller even though she was the middle child. Though beautiful as any other light elf was, she stood apart by having silken raven hair. Though not as long as Teca's, her hair was still to the middle of her back. Most light elves didn't have dark hair and she was an oddity. This is what made her so alluring. Men would call her mysterious as she hid behind her hair with emerald eyes. She was less curvy than Teca but had enough to garner a pleasant amount of attention. As the second daughter she had gotten many a men wanting to court her but none that father agreed would suit her. No one dared court Teca, being the heir to the kingdom at least till our little brother grew to age. However there were always exceptions.
Shifting my gaze to our father; he was one of the most charming man you'd ever meet in your entire life. Even the most honorable women would throw their virtues out the window for a night with him. Only to hope to be with child and have there gene's passed into royalty. We were almost at the gate where we would be teleported by the Bifrost where we would continue to the palace. A tiny breath escaped as it was now my turn to look out of the window. However all I could see was my own appearance in the reflection.
I was pleasing to look at by light elf standards. Nothing compared to my sisters. While they had the fascinating color of gems held in their eyes, mine held none. As if when making my sisters they used up all the color in my parents gene's so when I was born, there was nothing left to color them and so I was left a colorless grey eyes. A small lock of my scarlet hair fell in my face and I turned my attention to it. My hair was only a little past my chin. No matter how long I tried I could not grow my hair out to be anything longer than what I had right now. Some said I was cursed to never have long flowing hair to attract a man with. Though it wasn't long I loved my hair dearly. It would look lovely indoors and brilliant outside when the sun would catch the shine. A small smile crossed my lips as I finally saw past my expression to the spot where we had been traveling to.
We slowed down as we got closer, till we halted to a stop. The carriage shifted as the drivers got off then opened the doors for us. Our father got out first on his side as well as Lagina did on our own. Teca followed quietly as did I. Walking to the spot where we would be teleported we all waited patiently. The first to break the silence was Father as the minutes dragged on.
"Remember to be on your best behavior. We are looking to catch the attention of the elder prince. It won't be long till he is to be king of Asgard. Odin and I spoke hoping to have one of you to be his queen," As he spoke he looked at my two older sisters, since he hoped for them to be picked. "Be nothing but a true Alfar. Do nothing that would be deemed improper or demeaning. Hold your head up high. You will show the Asgardians what an Alfar princess looks like. The grace and beauty you hold." There was a light in the sky which indicated that we were about to be teleported. Father gave us one last look before we shifted into another realm.
Landing with grace we were greeted warmly by the guards that protected this realm. Young to middle aged men who took their job very seriously. Very proudly. They guided us to the carriages that we would be taking for the rest of the way to the palace. There were two so we were split up. Our father and Teca in one of them while Lagina and myself in the other. As we started our journey once more Lagina spoke now that father wasn't close.
"Are you excited to meet the soon be king of Asgard?" She gave me a gentle smile as she waited with baited ears. I looked at her trying to decide the best way to respond.
"I'm excited to explore Asgard and learn from their tomes. We both know I will not be chosen. Besides, Father want's one of you to be picked."
"Sister you forget their are two princes of Asgard. Perhaps the lesser one might fancy you and court you. I heard he is also quite lovely to behold," I watched her as she spoke and almost laughed at her. I guess it was obvious which one she wanted to pick.
"From what I've heard he also has hair the color of ravens feathers. Though his eyes more resemble Teca then your's. Perhaps your offspring would have eyes that matched an Apatite gem. That would look stunningly with your hair. Perhaps it's fate?" I indulged her desires and she giggled obviously enjoying the thought.
"They also say he's a master of magic and loves mischief. Wouldn't that be ever so exciting? Never knowing if he might be up to no good. Sounds wonderful, to be carefree to play tricks," Her face glowed as if she was already engaged to the man she had never met. Was that the plan? To wed both sister to the brothers? With royal blood and nearly perfect genes how could they not have planned it. My thoughts were short lived as we were already on the steps of the palace.
We all soon left the carriages as the guards escorted us through the halls. It was something to behold. Everything was huge and over exaggerated. Nothing like what we had in Alfheim. We stopped for a moment as the grand hall doors were opened for us as the crowds cheered. There had to be at least a 1,000 Asgardians in the grand hall on each side of them. Our father gave his best smiles as we walked down the aisle. My two sisters smiled and gave small waves with the utmost grace. I walked with my head high and observed the people. Soon my eyes fell on the throne where Odin sat with his wife Frigga next to him. The two princes stood on either side of them. The older one on Odin's left and Loki on his mother's right. They looked merry to see us. Thor was obviously already looking them up and down in there dresses. Loki however looked bored of this trivial event.
As we got to the steps that led to the throne my father bowed to Odin and my sisters and I followed suit. "Welcome Freyr of Alfheim, it is and honor to have you stay with us." Odin voice commanded so much respect it was amazing how anyone could not listen to him.
"Thank you for having us, I have brought my three daughters with me. My eldest Teca," She raised her head and curtseyed before lowering her head again. "My middle Lagina," Lagina followed suit, " And my youngest Tyr." I didn't bother to raise my head as I copied my sisters.
"Let the festivities, begin," He spoke clearly and motioned for the family of four to come up and eat at their table. The crowd went wild as the feast began. We followed silently as we took our seats at the table and ate graciously.
"No need to eat in such a way. Eat till your stomach bursts!" Thor spoke first to us as our fathers spoke to one another softly. He was overly friendly, "I am Thor and this is my hammer Mjolnir." He showed off his hammer and my sisters smiled at him as they started to speak. Lagina tried to get Loki to join in on the fun. She sat across the table from him and smiled asking him simple questions. He answered but showed little interest in her. Thor however, seemed to already have taken a liking to Teca. He sat right next to her telling of his adventures with his comrades. Loki would chime in, correcting him but other then that he mostly listened. I remained silent and listened as well. I started to wonder about what other creatures Thor had slain when I was pulled from my thoughts.
"Do you not speak?" I looked up from my plate to find Loki staring into my colorless eyes. I looked down at my food.
"I find if I don't have anything relevant to say, I shouldn't be speaking nonsense," I looked back at Loki as he processed what I said. However Thor burst into a fit of laughter at my statement.
"I would not be able to do that. I would never speak if I couldn't speak nonsense," My sisters joined in his laughter and I let a smile grace my lips as I turned my attention to my oh so interesting food. The conversation continued without me needing to speak again. Once the event started to calm down Thor stood from his seat.
"Come young maidens let me and Loki show you around the Castle," He offered an arm to Teca and she took it without hesitation. Loki looked annoyed about the idea but followed none the less. They walked in pairs. Thor and Teca in the front, Loki and Lagina behind them, then I walked in the back. If i wasn't adorned in such elegant dress, people would think me a handmaiden.
We traveled the castle as we found out where our rooms were, and where their rooms were as well, thanks to Thor. Passing through the garden is where I decided to take my leave of the future couples. They continued on as I explored the lovely garden. Once I knew they would no longer hear me, I started to hum softly to myself as I looked among the plants that they grew. I found a lovely patch of flowers that I didn't recognize, though it appeared to be dieing. I glanced around to make sure I was not to be observed as I used my magic to give it some life. The dull petals opened up and straighten themselves. The leaves turned from a ugly green to a vibrant one. I smiled and took a seat next to them as I let my natural magic overflow. Watching everything start to become healthier.
"That's an interesting trick," My head snapped to the side as I stopped my flow of magic to find the younger prince observing me as I had been observing the flowers. "Nature magic correct? Isn't that what your people are good at?" He took deliberate steps toward me and looked at my handy work.
"Not all. I have a very small gift with plants. My sister were not given the same privilege as I. And yes My Prince you are correct. Nature Magic," I watched as he took a flower and felt it before lowering himself to smell the tiny bloom. Moments passed and he released the small bud and glanced toward me.
"These flowers were about to die and now they are as fresh as if they had just bloomed. Do you only have magic of this kind?" He took a few steps from me and I looked to the side. Debating whether the truth was necessary.
"No, the only power I have is of these small treasures," When Loki turned around to face me, he had a sickly smile. He leaned up against a nearby tree and just looked at me as if waiting for something.
"Do you know not of the nickname they have given me here?" I shook my head not ever having been interested in gossip. His smile seemed to grow, enjoying this little game he was playing, "They call me silvertongue. I'm quite adept at lying and I'm quite good at recognizing it. And you my lady, are lying," He watched me as I processed the information he told me. I considered his words. He wanted the truth from me. Why would he care whether I knew other magic besides the nature kind?
"Sorry to tell you Prince but I know no other kind of magic," I challenged him and he seemed to get a kick out of it. His smirk grew until his eyes were averted to something across the garden. I followed his gaze to find that Thor and my sister had found us but there was a Loki with them as well. I looked back at the Prince I had just been talking to and he was gone. As if he had never been there in the first place.
"Where have you been sister?" Lagina spoke to me but stayed by the young prince's side. I eyed him curiously till I could see through the illusion that stood next to her. She looked around the garden while I was too preoccupied with the clone to answer. "You must have left us while we were here earlier. It is quite beautiful isn't it?" She smiled looking at the flowers that I bloomed. My eyes followed her as I observed my own work. It wasn't perfect but I was still working.
"It is, but I think I will take my leave of you sisters, Princes," I bowed toward them and took my leave to the room that I was told to be mine. I was ready to take a long bath and get some much needed rest. I had problems sleeping the night before, I was slightly worried about today. Though it melted away while we rode I could hardly ever keep my mind from turning at night, whilst I was alone. Finding my way back to my room, I quickly closed the door and looked around the entry of what was to be my room until we returned home. This was the first I had seen it, having only glanced upon it from the outside while the Princes showed us around, and much to my surprise it was bigger on the inside. It was quite large, even larger then my eldest sister's room. Having its own balcony, sitting area and bathing area. The colors were mostly gold with bits of red and brown. It was quite a warm room. As I walked through it I let my fingers trail along bits of furniture. I found my way to the balcony to find that it was over its own private garden. There was a lone tree that had dark bark and brilliant pink leaves. It was breathtaking. I had a feeling i could be sitting out here to relax as the days dragged on.
I took a seat down at the small cushion on the balcony and watched the wind play with the pink leaves. The small color rode on the wind as if on a journey to somewhere. As my attention was taken off the tree for one brief moment, a figure appeared under the tree. He had used an invisibility veil to keep him hidden till he reached the tree. He had a tome in tow as he found what looked to be his normal spot. He took little heed of me thinking he was alone, which in normal cases he would have been. Drawing my eyes away from the younger prince I looked around the garden to see if it was true that my balcony was the only one that hung over this small treasure. Much to my pleasure it was. Returning my eyes to the figure I watched his hands turn the pages till he found one which he liked and began to read.
My eyes found themselves observing him in great detail. Though his brother was much more likable and princely. Loki appeared to be of a scholarly prince. Though I should have figured that as much seeing as he was a master of magic. In Alfheim we treasured magic unlike most other realms. If I remember correctly this realm thought being a warrior of honor was the highest title. What did they think of the young prince that was so committed to magic? Was he able with a sword as well as magic tomes?
His hair fluttered a bit in the wind and it reminded me of Lagina. Though shorter than hers they did appear to match perfectly. As did Teca and Thor. Without a doubt these princes would soon be my brothers in law and Asgard would be my second home. I wouldn't mind staying here a couple months of the year. However I would like to keep this room. I had started to grow quite fond of it. Someone bursted through my door startling me and the creature I observed.
"Tyr! You must let me talk to you about today, I can simply not contain myself. Sister?" She could not see me out here. I glanced at the young prince to find him looking at me. I took my leave of the balcony to greet my sister in the sitting room.
"I'm here, how can I be of assistance?" We both took a seat across from each other as she began to talk about the prince that was just below.
"I can't believe how beautiful he was! His hair truly does match my own but I believe his must be so much softer. I can't wait for the day I can run my hands through it." She smiled like a schoolgirl having a crush for the first time. She kept talking about their walk with the princes. How Loki had pulled a small prank on someone and how she could hardly keep from giggling. Though my attention was soon brought to the balcony, my sister could not see it, there was a Raven sitting on the railing, just sitting there. As if eavesdropping. Lagina kept talking about the prince obvlious to visitor that I watched. She said such nice things about him that I could almost see the Raven puff up in enjoyment.
"Tell me what you think of him sister," She waited with ears waiting for my praise of him. My eyes never left the small bird.
"Yes he is something quite interesting. Though perhaps you should keep your voice low, you never know who could be listening to your loving words," The raven now knew that he was not as sneaky as he thought he was being. He flew off leaving us alone.
"What do you mean Tyr?" Turning my attention to my worried sister I tried to stifle a giggle.
"I speak nonsense sister. No one can hear you in here, gushing here is safe," her face showed relief as she continued on how she had already fallen for the young prince. She expressed that he might not feel the same but I soothed her, that only a blind man could turn away her affection. She enjoyed the mild compliment/insult. For a princess she needed only be pretty and well behaved to gain favor. She could easily do that. I glanced back at the railing almost half expecting the raven to have returned.
Soon my sister said her goodbyes as her face was flushed from speaking so unprincess like for the past hour. I let a few moments pass before walking back out to the balcony. A small hint of disappointment pulled at me when I found the prince had in fact left us be. Turning away from the garden, I shut the doors and walked into my room. Putting a small barrier around my room, I fully relaxed as I let my magic pulse through my body as I released myself.
Unknown to my sisters, I was only a half sibling to them. My father had an affair with a Vanir women who was quite the temptress if I was to believe my father. He told me at a young age to save me suffering. When I was told, everything made so much sense. The queen never treated me with as much love as she did her real daughters even though no one knew of my father's mistake. However at a very young age, we found out how much magic power flew from me. Whenever I threw a tantrum or I got upset, things would break or be thrown across the room. Though this wasn't completely uncommon in Alfheim, it still scared some people at how much I had at such a young age. Since one particularly bad episode my father drew upon the greatest magic master in our realm and in Vanir. To teach me control of my overbearing power. However I was taught in secret, so most thought I lost my power as quickly as I had gained them. But those people were so wrong. Each year of my life, my powers grew stronger and stronger. Magic was second nature to me, as much as breathing was.
I walked through the room and things moved of their own accord. My things would slowly be put away as well as small trinkets being moved to a more desirable place. I reveled in these moments. Moments where I was alone with my magic to just be relaxed and not have to worry about restraining it. My thoughts trailed to the moment the prince was shrouded in a cloak of invisibility. Though I had never tried something like that, I found it interesting to try. I brought my magic close to me as I tried to hide my appearance. I glanced toward the mirror and frowned at my failure. I would have to watch him to know how he does it.
Feeling a small sleep started to fall over my mind, I waved my hand over myself. Soon my laces on the back of my dress started to loosen and soon enough I was only in my slip as the dress floated over to a nearby chair to rest on. Walking to the bed, I curled up in the large covers. I bundled them around me forming almost a cocoon around myself as I let the sleep that enshrouded my mind to take over my body as well. My last thoughts being on the prince's invisibility.
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