Hey guys, I'm back! I hope you enjoyed the last chapter because another one is coming your way! Tell me about any suggestions, I'm at the very beginning of the story so I can change little parts. Please enjoy!
Chapter 2
Thor lay awake in his bed, unable to sleep. He was angry, so angry that the sky was dark and filled with storm clouds. But he was guilty too.
'Because I don't want to end up like you.'
Loki's words ran around his head over and over again. What bothered Thor the most is how true they were. The golden prince was constantly glorified because of his immense power, it made him selfish and careless but it was okay. Loki was always around to keep him in line. If Thor's little brother was just like him, Asgard would cease to exist. He chuckled to himself a bit and the storm clouds disappeared.
Loki had been reading for what seemed like hours but he didn't mind. His books were what took him away from Asgard, away from the torment of everyday life. They took him to his own secret world. Even though it was dark around him, he could still see. His eye sight and hearing were better than anyone and the cold never seemed to bother him. He didn't know why but it helped him to protect himself from his bullies. Sometimes different is better.
The sun came up just as Loki finished the book he was reading. The sky was a mixture of pink, orange and blue. It was beautiful. Loki put down his book and made his way to the stables. His horse neighed as if she could sense her companion's presence.
"Hey, girl. Remember me?" Loki asked softly. He conjured a red apple and she ate from his hand. He laughed quietly as she nuzzled his hair and then pointed her head towards the saddle.
"Alight, calm down." He sighed happily as he fiddled with saddle before mounting the horse. As soon as he held the reins, she raced forward out of the stables, through the huge field and into the forest. The sun shone through the trees making the horse's coat shimmer as she bolted past the trees, dodging the fallen branches and logs with ease. There was no sign of her slowing down, she was free and so was Loki. He felt like he could ride with her forever, they could just leave Asgard and never look back.
Thor sat up in his bed when there was a knock on the door. "Come in." He called and the door opened.
"Congratulations!" Fandral, Volstagg, Hogun and Sif stood rushed into the room and gave Thor multiple hugs and pats on the back. He smiled and returned the hugs.
"Actually, Lo-" He started.
"Your father has announced that we're having a feast! Meat, wine-" Volstagg cut Thor off only to be interrupted himself.
"Women." Fandral added, smirking.
"You disgust me." Sif glared at the blonde warrior but his smile just got wider, it was infuriating.
"Will Loki be there?" Thor asked, finally getting their attention.
"I don't know, your father didn't say." Hogun answered.
"I saw him mounting his horse but I haven't seen him since. I doubt he even knows about it yet." Sif said. Thor saw the hint of worry in her eyes.
"He should be back soon. We can tell him then." He told her and she relaxed.
Loki's eyes narrowed in determination as the Bifrost came into view. His horse was still running at top speed as if she wanted this as much as he did. Loki was leaving. Leaving everything behind, all the neglect, all the abuse, all of it. He was speeding up the Bifrost, towards Heimdall. He was so close that he could feel the sparks from the bridge shooting up into his veins.
And then Loki was yanked back.
His hands were ripped from his horse's reins. She neighed in shock, turning to race after her companion. Loki hit the Bifrost hard. He rolled along the bridge until his legs fell off the edge. As he held onto the edge of the bridge, he noticed scratches on the surface. He'd been in the same situation a year ago. It was like his life was repeating itself.
"Get up, Loki."
Loki hauled himself to his feet to see the All Father standing in front of him. "What, now father?" He rolled his eyes.
"You know that you cannot leave the city without permission. Where were you planning to go?" Odin said blankly.
Loki narrowed his eyes at the constant accusations. "You don't trust me do you? Has it ever occurred to you that I might just want to leave this wretched realm?" He asked.
The back of Odin's hand came in contact with Loki's face, leaving a deep scratch where his ring was. "You will not speak of Asgard in such way!" Odin yelled.
"Hitting me every time you're angry will not change my opinions. I will never be perfect like your precious Thor. I'm a lost cause. Why do you care if I leave?" Loki asked. Odin was actually lost for words. But if Odin wasn't verbal, he was most definitely physical.
The All Father gripped Gungnir in his hand and slashed it across his son's side. The blade didn't seem to have any effect on Loki. His magic allowed him to escalate the healing process but it's difficult when you're constantly being attacked.
Loki suddenly found himself smiling. This is why Odin couldn't let him leave. He was essentially his punching bag, someone to unleash his anger on. That's why he always appeared so calm and collected, it was because he'd just finished trying to kill his son. But no. Odin would never kill Loki, he'd just see how close he could get.
After a few minutes of dodging and healing, Loki was beginning to feel a little light headed and wasn't fast enough to move away from the blade that cut across his chest. He hissed in pain and closed his eyes.
The light haired healer pressed her hand against her patient's stomach. She could feel the faint heartbeat of the baby inside and smiled at the nervous woman. "Congratulations. You're with child." She said softly and the woman's face brightened.
"This is wonderful news!" The patient laughed lightly and squeezed the hand of her husband.
"Come see me again in a few months and we'll see the baby's doing ok." The healer said as the couple left the room. She let out sigh of relief and smiled. Things that seem bad can be beautiful in the end.
She turned to wash her hands and when she turned back, a certain dark haired prince was lying in the bed. "You just can't go a day without seeing me, can you?" She walked towards him.
"Very funny, Sigyn." Loki replied sarcastically before hissing in pain again.
"Take off your shirt." Sigyn ordered. She shook her head as she examined his wounds. He had done most of the healing himself but they needed cleaning. She grabbed a towel from the shelf and dampened it with cold water. As Sigyn touched Loki's chest, they both went red. Uncomfortable was an understatement for this situation. The healer had touched many men's chests before but it never had this effect on her, not even with Fandral, so why was she feeling this now?
"So who did this to you?" Sigyn asked, breaking the silence.
"Does it matter?" Loki asked back and she glared at him.
"Yes it does. We can tell Thor and he can-" She was cut off.
"We've talked about this. Thor can never find out about this. You know what he's like. He'll blow it out of proportion." Loki said firmly.
"It's already been blown out of proportion. I'm not always going to be here to help you and the other healers are blabber mouths. Thor will know eventually." Sigyn replied just as strongly.
"Hey! Have you seen- there you are Loki." Volstagg appeared at the entrance to the healing room. When he saw the younger prince's state, he straightened up and frowned. "Thor! I found him." He called, his eyes never leaving Loki's.
"Loki! You missed…the feast." Thor was in the healing room within seconds but it took him a bit longer to register his brother's situation. "What happened?"
"Make that now." Sigyn whispered so only the dark haired prince could hear. He glared up at her.
"Nothing for you to concern yourself with." Loki replied casually as the others piled into the room. His wounds were cleaned were scabbing over so he put his clothes back on.
"Sigyn?" Thor asked.
"I do not know. Even if I did, it's not my story to tell." She replied so politely it made Loki roll his eyes.
"Loki." Thor tried again.
"It's nothing, Thor. Just leave it alone." The younger prince insisted before disappearing.
"Sigyn, please." Sif said softly. She and Sigyn had been friends for a long time and Sif hoped that she would return her trust.
"Look, all I know is that this happens a lot. I don't know why or who's been doing it. If I did, this would've stopped a long time ago. I'm sorry."
Hello again! Yes, I've added a possible love interest. Thor will not always be there when Loki needs a hug. Don't worry, I haven't given up on the bromance. No woman will ever get in the way of such bro love. I've never read the comics before so Sigyn obviously won't be the same, but she is protective. Tell me what you think! See ya!
