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It was about an hour later when Florence was walking down a long hallway, already been dismissed from her duties. She heard shouting and arguing in the banquet hall and frowned, puzzled.
As she walked inside, she first saw an overturned table with food, drink, plates, and cups scattered everywhere. Second she saw was Lady Sif, the Warriors Three, Thor, and Loki.
"We shall march into Jotunheim and teach the Frost Giants a lesson!" Thor shouts.
"That's madness!" Sif retorts, crossing her arms.
"I think we should, it would teach them a lesson and to not return." Loki says, walking to Thor's side.
"But, still! We should not!" Sif interjects and turns, seeing Florence. "Ah! My friend, please tell these foolish men they should not follow through with this quest!"
Florence looked around nervously, all eyes upon her.
"Well…" she begins, then clears her throat. "I must say so myself, it is completely and utterly idiotic. And Odin himself said to not cross over to Jotunhiem."
"Bah! The opinion of women!" Volstagg laughs. Sif sends him a death glare that could make any mortal cower in fear, and he instantly shut up.
"Florence, dear." Loki says, walking over to her. He puts her hands lightly on her shoulder,
"We are only doing it to protect you and Asgard." He says, looking into her eyes. Florence bites her lip, hating when he did this to her.
"But it is still very dangerous…" she mumbles. Loki smiles, patting her shoulder lightly.
"We will return, you have my word." He says softly, his eyes telling her everything would be okay. Florence had a small doubt within her, but she nods, her eyes trailing down.
"Then it's decided! We shall invade Jotunhiem and teach them to never cross our borders again!" Thor booms, and walks out with Lady Sif and the Warriors Three. Sif glances at Florence and gives her a small assuring smile before disappearing. Florence looks at Loki, and grabs his arm lightly.
"Loki, can I go with you? Please?" she whispers, he looks at her.
"I am afraid not, my dear, dear friend. It is far too dangerous for a girl like you. Everything will be alright." He says and kisses her forehead lightly. "Wait for me till I get back, I have something to tell you." He smiles and releases her hand slowly and turns, exiting the room.
It was around midnight when Florence was abruptly awoken. She moans softly and turns, seeing Lifa looming over her, shaking her urgently.
"It is Loki, he Thor, and the others have returned from Jotunhiem. Loki has wished to speak with you." Lifa whispers. Florence jumps up and snatches her robe, pulling it on. She runs a brush down her messy brown locks.
"Why has he asked for my presence?" Florence questions. Lifa shakes her head,
"He did not say."
Florence sighs and nods, mumbling a thank you and rushing out.
Loki was waiting for her in the throne room by himself, his back to her, standing infront of the throne.
"Loki?" she says softly, her light, free voice echoing through the empty room. Loki turns and smiles, but something didn't seem right.
"Ah, Florence, I am sorry to wake you at this hour." He says, walking down the steps.
"You did not." Florence lies and smiles lightly. He chuckles,
"Yes, of course." He loved it when she tried to lie, and sometimes he even fell for it, after all, he did teach her himself.
"I have some bad news, from Jotunhiem." He says, his voice turning grave. Florence frowns,
"What is wrong? Did someone get hurt? Is everyone okay?" Loki shakes his head, his face pained.
"No, but King Laufey has declared war on Asgard. And…" he looks away.
"And what?" Florence presses, crossing her arms. Loki takes a deep breath, as if bracing himself,
"Thor was banished. And now, this makes me the rightful heir to the throne…"
Florence's face turns pale, her hands dropping to her sides.
"W-what? But-but how…?" Loki looks at her,
"He disobeyed father, and I tried to intervene but I was of no use." He says. "There is no telling how long he will be gone." He looks down. Florence had no choice but to look away. There was a heavy silence till Loki spoke.
"My dear, dear Florence," he says, taking her hand. "Since I am destined to be king, will you be my queen?"
Florence's heart almost stopped. All of this at once was almost too much for her. Her mind was spinning and now she had a sick feeling in her gut.
"I- uh, I…" she was speechless, and could not think of a single word to say. He looks at Florence, his eyes soft, awaiting her answer.
"I… I think I… I need a moment." She says and pulls away, running out, down the hall. She did not know where she would go, but she did not care. For she was so utterly confused, and needed someone to help.