(A/N:Okay, just to get some things cleared up for you guys. Frey is Frigga's father. I am using mostly the Marvel edition for all of my information. I will try and include some actual mythology in the story. Listed below are the Haralds' names and their meanings. Just in case you were curious)

(Frey's close friends) The Haralds

NĂ¥de: (Norwegian) Mercy, Grace

Makt: (Norwegian) Power

Innihalda: (Icelandic) Contain {Halda for short}

~{CHAPTER 1}~

"Thor! Thor!", I quietly laughed and ran around the palace looking for my older brother. My laughter was fading out as I made my way to the throne room to look behind all of the massive pillars. I struggled to push open the gigantic double doors leading into the expansive hall. They creaked loudly and I moved inside quickly to hide behind one of the Guards. He gave a slight laugh, but continued to stare straight ahead. My curious eyes roamed the expansive hall and widened when they landed on a peculiar looking family. I ducked out from behind the Guard to get closer. I hid behind one of the giant pillars decorating the hall, the marble was cool when I forced my body to flatten against it.

The All-Father was conversing with a family, they looked like Light Elves. I made a move to get closer, but all of a sudden I heard someone shout out. "Hah! I caught you Loki!", Thor grabbed me from behind and squeezed me until I gasped for air. I tried to hide back behind the pillar but the All-Father called Thor and I over. "Uh-oh, Loki. Father doesn't look pleased.", Thor laughed and jogged over to Father. I followed after, more poised and regal in front of our guests.

"Nade, Makt, Innihalda. Meet my sons. Thor and Loki.", The All-Father proudly gestured to the two boys beside him. Thor bowed and gave a big smile. I bowed along with him but kept a straight face when I met the gaze of the family in front of me.

"It is so nice to meet you my young princes.", Makt bowed to Thor and I.

"Yes, my young princes. It is an honor to meet the future rulers of Asgard.", Nade smile sweetly and did a small curtsy.

"My princes.", Innihalda did a small curtsy and dip of her head. I was fascinated with her. She was similar to me in the way I carried myself around strangers. Calm and collected, slightly inward. Never quite making eye contact but keeping up with all of the formalities.

Thor and I did our proper greetings and the family was ushered out of the Throne Room once Odin the All-Father was finished conversing with them. "Who are they, Father?", I looked up at him with inquiring eyes.

"Those are your grandfather Frey's close friends. Frey has fallen ill and asked the Haralds to come in his place to Asgard.", Odin gave the two of us a scornful look. "What were you two doing in the Throne Room? You know it is reserved for private affairs, that you are not allowed to enter unless called for."

This time Thor spoke up, "Loki suggested a game of hide-and-seek! I thought 'what better place to hide than where we are not supposed to be'. Loki simply knew me too well and followed me in here. I apologize Father, it is my fault for coming in here."

I managed to speak up, "I apologize too father." I bowed my head and stared at the green leather sandals I wore on my feet.

"I will not scold you, but warn you. Do not come in again, you are not allowed in here.", Odin stared at me and Thor and then turned to walk away.

I turned to Thor and rolled my eyes. "You just now thought of all of that didn't you?"

Thor gave a wide grin, "Why of course brother! If Father had never mentioned us not allowed in here I never would have managed that."

I gave a short laugh and walked with Thor following behind me. "You're curious about them too aren't you?"

"The Haralds? Oh yes, very much so brother. The Light Elves are a mysterious people. Asgardians can go their whole lives with never seeing one except maybe in a picture. This is a rare occasion indeed and I wish to pursue it!", Thor gave a wide smile and charged in front of me. I took longer strides to keep up, all the while rolling my eyes and groaning at his enthusiasm.

~{The Library}~

I decided to break away from Thor and allow him to stalk the royal family alone. I had been falling behind in my magic studies and entered the library to find my mother, Queen Frigga, sitting at a table with the peculiar girl. Frigga looked up from the book she was quietly reading aloud and smiled at me. "Loki, this is Innihalda. Her family will be staying with us for a while. She is skilled in magic like you.", Frigga gestured for me to take a seat in front in Innihalda.

"Mother, Innihalda.", I bowed my head to each of the maidens in front of me.

Innihalda spoke up, "There is no need to call me by my full name Prince Loki, Halda will suffice just fine. If you'd like." She remembered her manners last-second and added that last part.

"Very well Halda, are you going to be studying with me then?", I picked up a beginner's book on illusionary magic and laughed at it. The far more advanced tome that sat in front of my mother was more on my level and I picked it up instead.

She became uneasy when she saw the level my abilities were on, "Why yes, I am. But I am afraid I am slightly behind you on my magical studies."

"Mhm.", I opened the advanced tome and began to read. We sat like that in silence for about two more hours. Reading, every once in a while Halda would have a question that Mother would answer.

Mother left us to go speak with Halda's mother, Lady Nade. I noticed after a while that Halda would very quietly mumble under her breath, reading the material aloud. Once I noticed this, that was all I could focus on. "Can you please stop that?", I didn't look up from my book.

"Stop what?", Halda asked innocently.

"Mumbling under your breath. It is annoying, so please stop.", my tone was very aggravated.

"I'm sorry Prince Loki, I did not even realize I was doing that.", her tone was mocking. I looked up from my studies and gave her a pointed look.

"Well then, be more careful.", I sneered at her. I could tell I struck a nerve. A smile appeared on her face, obviously hiding the fact that she was extremely cross with me. "Have I infuriated you?", I raised my eyebrow and gave her a sarcastic smile.

Halda's mouth twitched and she got a better grip on her book. I could tell she was just on the edge of snapping so I continued on, "Halda, have I? It's rude to ignore a Pr-" I was suddenly cut off by a sharp pain on my face. My head jerked to the side and I fell out of my chair into the cool marble floor. I was stunned by the blow, I looked up to see a furious Halda still brandishing the Beginner's Guide to Illusionary Magic in her hand with her arms raised high.

"And it is rude to talk to a lady with such disrespect.", she glared down at me and dropped the book onto my stomach. She started to walk away as I sat there stunned, cradling my angry pink cheek in one hand.

Halda was half way to the exit when I regained my senses and ran after her. Her hand was on the handle when I roughly grabbed her shoulders and rammed her up against the library doors. She wasn't shocked at all by the pain and gave me a blank stare as I squeezed her shoulders harder. "Why did you strike me?!", I angrily whispered. I was only inches from her face.

"You made me angry. I don't care if you're-", she imitated my voice while making a stupid face. "Prince Loki of Asgard." She was crazy, absolutely crazy. There was no other explanation, the girl wasn't right in the head.

I gave a slight laugh and stared down at the younger girl pinned by me. "I quite like you. No one has ever struck me before. Let alone someone I just met."

Halda looked unamused by my remark, "Is that so? I didn't know fourteen year old boys liked to be hit by girls."

"I'm not your average fourteen year old boy. But I still don't like being hit by girls, I like surprises.", I grinned down at Halda and let go of her arms. Her bare skin was turning purple from my tight grip, I decided not to say anything.

"Fair enough. Can I leave now?", Halda looked at my shoulder pressing the door shut. I moved away from the door and let he pass.

Before she left Halda looked over her shoulder and threw me a smile.

"Why Prince Loki, you look dashing!"

I looked down to see a long pink dress and long blonde hair flowing down my chest and back. I scrambled to find a reflective surface, hating what a found.

Innihalda Harald staring back at me.

I smiled, She really is a great rival.

(A/N: Okay! There is it folks! An intro on how the two "besties" met! I hope you liked it! I worked pretty hard on this. Sorry for any typos. If there is anything you would like to say about this, please! Drop me a PM, review! DO whatever! I love feedback and constructive criticism. And like I said this is more comic-based and movie-based. There will be some mythology: I hope.)

-Torrens