Here we are chapter 2. Kind of slow but it gets the point across.


Years after her birth Aphrodite was hitting all of her milestones and taking all the challenges that came along with them in stride.

She did however have a perpetual pension for causing problems about the palace. Whether it be with one or both of her brothers or by herself. She seemed to be always involved in some sort of ruckus.

Much to Odin's relief though, despite her seemingly endless curiosity for the world around her Aphrodite had not yet shown any indication of some form of power or gift.

Presently, Odin was leading all three of his children through the palace and telling them the story of the Frost Giants battling the Asgardians.

"And here we remain as a beacon of hope, shining out across the stars, and though we have fallen into the myths and legends. It was Asgard. Its warriors, that brought peace to the universe." He finished his story in the weapons vault standing in front of the Casket of Ancient Winters. A prize that he kept as a reminder of the battle of Jotunheim. "But the day will come, when one of you," Odin spoke to his three children but was clearly addressing his two sons, "has to defend that peace."

"Do the frost giants still live?" The ever curious dark haired prince named Loki asked.

"When I'm king," The blond prince named Thor interrupted before Odin could answer. "I'll hunt the monsters down and slay them all." Thor said while throwing punches to an imaginary enemy. "Just as you did father."

"A wise king should never go looking for a war." Aphrodite said softly. "Right father?" She asked.

"Correct my princess," He said before scooping her up and resting her on his hip. "But he should always be ready for it." He said addressing her brothers before walking away. Thor and Loki running to catch up.

"I am ready father." Thor said with determination and he held onto father's hand.

"So am I." Loki added as he held onto his father's forearm because he was currently holding up his little sister.

Odin smiled at his children. "Only one of you can ascend to the throne. Both of you were born to be king." He said as the exited the weapons vault. "Now it's off to weapons training for the both of you," He spoke to the boys. "And you," he said putting Aphrodite down and lowering himself to her level. "It's time for your lessons with your mother."

"Why can't I train too father?"

Odin stood and began leading her away. "When the time is right, you will join your brothers."

"Maybe that time should be now?" Aphrodite questioned as she swung their clasped hands.

Odin chuckled. "One day daughter. One day." He said as they finally arrived at the Great Library and he pushed open the heavy doors.

"Mother," Aphrodite called as she was finishing up her studies. "Why won't father let me train with my brothers?"

"Your father feels that learning to defend yourself and so our realm, would not be becoming of a young lady such as yourself."

"But why?"

"You know how to fight Mother."

"It's about more than just fighting Dear. Becoming a warrior takes patience, and years or practice, and most important it requires one to be able to surpass all odds that may be stacked against them."

"I can do all that, and so much more mother, if only given the chance."

Frigga smiled gently. "I know all too well what you are capable of Aphrodite." The suddenly there was a book in the Queen's hands. "Now," She placed the book in front of Aphrodite. "I need to step away for a moment, but do continue with your studies."

Frigga then turned and left the Great Library and Aphrodite looked down at the new book before her.

Thick and leather bound like many of the books in the library, but strangely lacking any title, Aphrodite opened the book and found a note on the inside.

"Not everything, is always as it seems." It said in an unfamiliar script.

Thoroughly confused and interest perked, she turned the page and found a drawing of the front doors and parlour of the castle. Odd. She thought

Flipping through she was met with different renderings of the palace with notes made on the side.

The very centre of the book was what shocked her the most, it was a detailed map of the castle from what looked to be a bird's eye view which contained different markings and symbols outlining several passageways running the length of the castle.

Jae dropping Aphrodite turned the page again and found drawings of the passageways in the kitchen, then on the floor which she shared with her brothers, the king and queens floor, the weapons vault various other places throughout some even leading to outside the castle to the forest behind, then finally leading to the training grounds.

Aphrodite's eyes lit up just as her mother walked back in.

"Mother this book-" She began to excitedly tell her what she'd discovered only to be cut off.

"Lessons have finished for today Aphrodite. You're free to do as you please until supper."

Heading her unspoken command of not mentioning what she found in the book Aphrodite nodded.

"Yes mother."


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