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Chapter Two

Training, Spells, and Meetings

Edda and Lina woke up early the next day still both excited about the spell they had cast. Edda was still convinced that it would not yield results, but she always liked trying new magic. Asgard had magical people of course, but the training was nowhere near as extensive for sorcery as it was for warriors. As a result, Edda and Lina were mostly left to teach themselves. For the most part the arrangement worked out well. Edda and Lina pushed each other and they were far and away the best of their age group. Still, Edda wished there was someone who knew more magic and who could really challenge her.

Edda and Lina were standing out in front of the training grounds waiting for their friend Runi. He was tall like most Asgardians with lean muscles and dark, messy, hair. Edda would admit that her best male friend was quite handsome. Unfortunately for him, most of the upper class women would never acknowledge Runi because of his disgraced father. They would be sorry for it one day though because Runi was both a hard worker and naturally skilled. Edda and Lina were both convinced that Runi would fight along with Thor one day (Runi's biggest dream).

The girls leaned against the stone wall in the early morning light. Out in the fields they watched both men and a few women training hard. The warriors had already been up since before dawn.

"Thank god us sorcerers don't have to train like that," Edda said sipping some coffee. Lina laughed and sipped from her own cup. "I really don't miss combat and weapons training in school." Edda was referring to the training that all Asgardian children received up until their later years in school.

"At least you were half way decent," Lina replied. "I couldn't defend myself to save my life."

"Well you can now with that wicked defense spell of yours," Edda pointed out.

"Very true," Lina said. A second later the girls heard a whistle blow and the warriors stop training. "Shit, that Agni is coming over here. Edda groaned. Agni was a brute if there ever was one. He thought that because he came from wealth and privilege he was entitled to anything including Edda. She had been resisting his advances for close to a year now.

"Hello beautiful," Agni said with a lewd smile. Before Edda could stop him he grabbed her hand and placed his chapped lips on it. She pulled away and wiped it off hurriedly.

"Drop dead Agni," She replied tartly. She could have sworn that she heard a gentle laugh from somewhere around her but when she turned to Lina she just shrugged.

"Do not act like you don't want me Edda," He said undeterred. "With your families combined fortunes we would be great."

"Agni, leave her alone," Runi told his fellow warrior. Runi knew that Edda didn't need his help getting rid of Agni but Runi wanted to solve this problem without Edda blasting Agni with magic.

"I will if she gives me a kiss," Agni said leaning in. Before he could steal his prize he felt himself flying through the air. A moment later he hit the ground hard leaving grass turned up everywhere. He looked up to see his fellow warriors laughing. "You bitch!" He yelled at Edda.

"That's the bitch to you," She shot back.

"Why did you do that?" Runi complained. "He's going to be even more unbearable now."

"Number one, I have a right to protect myself," Edda informed him, "and number two, that wasn't me. My blasting spells are good but not that good."

"I would have stopped him Edda," Runi defended, "and if you didn't do that then who did?"

"That would be me," came the voice of the younger prince of Asgard. Many of the warriors including Runi were slightly shocked to see him. He didn't get out much. In fact, Edda and Lina didn't recognize him. "Sorry for interfering," Loki said kissing Lina and then Edda's hand like a gentleman. "I am sure that you could have handled him yourself, but there is nothing I dislike more than a man forcing himself on a lady."

"And who are you?" Edda asked in awe of the magic she had just witnessed.

"Sorry for my manners," the prince apologized. "I am Loki Odinson." Hearing this name, Lina curtsied awkwardly. Edda was too much in wonderment to think about court procedure.

"I'm Edda Folkison," she replied staring into his startlingly green eyes. "How did you send him flying so far? I can only send someone half that length when I do that spell."

"So you're a sorceress?" Loki asked pleased. Edda nodded. "I could show you sometime if you want?"

"That would be great," Edda replied.

"Wonderful," Loki said breaking out in a smile. He turned his attention to the warrior he had blasted, "You will leave Lady Edda alone are we clear?"

"Yes prince," Agni said through gritted teeth. Satisfied with his answer, Loki turned his attention back to Edda. "I regret to say that I am expected elsewhere, but I hope to be seeing you soon." He kissed her hand once more and then he was gone.

"Well that was weird," Runi said breaking the silence. "He is hardly ever out and about. He usually only makes an appearance at important functions involving the crown."

"Yes it is weird," Edda replied walking along with her friends. She couldn't shake the feeling that she wanted to know more about the mysterious younger prince.

"So what happened to your whole 'I can defend myself' bit?" Runi asked. "You did not get upset with Loki when he came to your aid."

"I would have if I wasn't so impressed with that spell," Edda replied.

"It was amazing," Lina chimed in. Runi rolled his eyes.

"You just be careful with that man Edda," Runi warned. "He's not known as the God of Mischief for nothing." Edda nodded.

"I've heard the stories," Edda replied. "I was just surprised by how he's grown. I don't think I've seen him since I was a child. I did not even recognize him."

"He's quite handsome," Lina said, "in his own way."

"Yes," Edda agreed thinking about those green eyes, "I daresay he is."

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