Dancing With Mischief
Loki's eyes take in his surroundings. It's the annual Asgardian Festival of the Gods. His father and mother have already retired for the evening, leaving his siblings to partake in the festivities. They have joined the celebration, dancing among the commoners.
"Brother! Come join us!"
Loki shakes his head. He looks towards the commoners, but still hears them mutter behind his back.
"He's so serious."
"He's always been so reclusive."
"Friends, we musn't talk like this. This is a festival, we should be celebrating."
Volstagg turns towards Loki, "D'you hear that, friend? Drink, eat, and be merry Loki!" Volstagg laughs heartily and saunters over to the banquet table.
The musicians begin another song.
Loki decides that he's had enough of this party, so he begins to make his way back to the palace.
All of a sudden, a light reflects into his eyes. He turns and notices a figure moving amongst the crowd.
Quiet whispers surge throughout the crowd and everyone begins to settle down. The music's gone quiet, and everyone forms a circle around this mystery woman.
"She's here."
Loki joins the audience, and notices his siblings have joined the crowd as well, wondering what is so enthralling about this woman.
The music begins, slowly at first. As the music begins, the dancer's arms flex and extend from her body towards the sky. She spins on her toes slowly, and arches her back, lifting her chest towards the sky. Loki's eyes never leave her body. Her movements lure him in, graceful and elegant, yet powerful and provocative.
As the dancer performs the routine, she notices the God of Mischief staring with a look of intrigue. Her eyes catch his for a moment, and he quickly looks away, knowing he's been spotted. She averts her eyes as well, but not after taking a moment to enjoy the warm, expressive, blue eyes that locked with hers.
Loki quickly averts his eyes, hoping that she hadn't seem him staring. It would ruin his reputation. However...
He looks back towards her, and continues to follow her movements. He is utterly fascinated by her.
As soon as the music dies down, and she comes into her final pose, the audience bursts with excitement and enthusiasm. As the audience applauds, she bows, and decides to make her exit.
Not before being stopped by Thor, Lady Sif, and the Warriors Three.
"That was magnificent!"
"You dance divinely!"
"Your routine was so enthralling, my dear."
"You must come dance at the palace sometime."
She simply smiles gratefully and bows, making a quick exit.
"She must be shy?" Lady Sif reasons.
She quickly made her exit, and disappeared into the crowd.
Loki, watching the interaction, followed her into the jumble of the crowds. Loki maintained a steady distance, ensuring he wouldn't be spotted. He just couldn't fathom how she managed to take such a lead on him, when trying to get through the crowds. It wasn't until he noticed she was using some of her dancing techniques to evade the crowds.
She managed to disappear into the outskirts of the city. Once there, she let herself be carried into the trees by the sounds of the forest.
Loki continued to follow her, he wished to know more about this mystery dancer.
Walking into a clearing, he noticed her standing there. Watching the wind blow around her, and her move with the elements, he couldn't help but be drawn to her form.
He stepped on a twig; it snapped. She froze and turned. Realizing who had followed her, she turned to run but was stopped by Loki manifesting himself in front of her. She tried to turn the other way, but was stopped again by a hand on her wrist.
"Wait."
Her head turned slightly in his direction.
"Before you run off, I'd like to implore of you one thing..."
She doesn't respond, but waits for his request.
"...Dance with me."
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I have no idea if they had forests in Asgard...call it artistic liscence.
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