A Loud thumping on his bedroom doors made Loki loose concentration from the very inticicing book he was currently reading. He scowled, knowing exactly who suddenly wanted his attention.
"Yes brother. What do you want this time?"
Thor had been coming by his room at least twice a day, and the action greatly annoyed Loki. So now you care?
Thor walked in with his usual loudness. "Brother, we have been summoned the throne room."
Loki still looked at his brother in annoyance. "Why is that?"
After a week of sitting on his room reading, everybody but Thor seemed to forget about him.
"A noble has requested our assistance. It seems she is in need of help." Thor suddenly smirked, "I think you might want to come."
Loki rolled his eyes. He didn't know why Thor suddenly wanted him to come anywhere, after a week, but he decided whatever. Let's see what this is about.
Grumbling, he closed his book and placed it on his nightstand. Standing up, he looked back at Thor, who looked mildly surprised Loki was actually willing to come.
They walked to the throne room in silence. The only sound, the echoing of their footsteps on the cold stone floor. Thor didn't try to make conversation, and Loki was glad of it.
The guards opened the door for the two princes, and they walked to their designated spots by Odin. Loki was not oblivious to the glares of the nobles as he walked.
He looked around for the said noble that needed help, but Loki didn't see anyone standing before. They must not be here yet.
Suddenly Odin stood, and slammed Gungnir on the ground, the noise silencing the members of the court and the nobles who were all as curious as Loki why they were summoned here.
"The court welcomes Lady Sigyn Freydottir."
Loki blanched. Sigyn? The doors opened and she was escorted to stand in front of the All-Father, and Loki couldn't stop the smile spread on his face. It had probably been years since he saw her last. She didn't look much different, her golden red hair was wrapped around her head in a braid that ended in a tight bun, and she wore a dark green dress with a brown belt wrapped around her waist. Her face was sprinkled with freckles, and Loki didn't miss as her dark brown eyes reached his green. And he definitely didn't miss the small smile in his direction.
Odin spoke again, his voice booming through the room. "Lady Sigyn, begin your statement."
Sigyn took a deep breath. "All-Father," she began, her sweet voice like honey flowing through the court. "Last week, our town was…. rampaged. My father, Lord Frey, brought out our army and fought against the attackers. They were...unsuccessful." Her eyes shifted to the floor, a sudden sadness appeared in her demeanor. "My father was not the only casualty."
Loki could see the sadness in her eyes, and couldn't help but feel sorry for her. He knew she was close to her father.
"I was hoping I, and the remaining members of our village, could take refuge here, in the central of Asgard." She raised her eyes to look at Odin, hopeful.
Without a moment's thought, Odin pondered for a moment, then spoke. "Yes, of course. We will have your entire village take refuge in the castle immediately. Tonight we will have a feast, both in memorial for your people and your beloved father, but also a welcome for you and your survivors."
Loki rolled his eyes again. Of course Odin was having a feast. Asgardians has feasts for literally everything. Except for him. Loki thought.
Sigyn looked overjoyed. "We thank you for your kindness, All-Father."
Odin smiles, a rare sign of affection. "You're most welcome. Loki,you will guide Lady Sigyn to the guest chamber, where she may dwell for the remainder of her stay, if that is her wish."
Loki, for one of the the first times in his life, was not upset in the slightest at the direct order. He could feel Thor's smirk behind him as he walked up to his old friend.
"Lady Sigyn," Loki acknowledged,
Offering his arm to the red head. "Long time, no see."
She took his arm and smiled politely. "Yes, Prince Loki. It's been what, a century?"
Loki chuckled lightly, walking her towards the doors. "I think you might be exaggerating a bit. It's only been about four years."
They walked into the hallway, and both their regal demeanors dropped instantly. Sigyn faces him and smirked. "Aww, you counted? I feel so honored."
Loki smirked back in response. "Well, Sig, Asgard's is awfully boring when your best friend moves to the other side of the realm."
Sigyn snorted. "Oh! Is that why I've heard you tried to take over Midgard? Is this what you do when I'm not around?"
"I told you. I got bored." He looked at her and smiled. "I've missed you, Sig."
She sighed, and smiled. "Same here, Lokes." Then she jabbed his ribbed with her elbow. "You never visited me!" She said in mock hurt.
Loki laughed. "Sorry, I was too busy trying to rule the world, remember?"
Sigyn rolled her eyes, chuckling.
They soon found an empty room for her to stay in, conveniently close to Loki's. He smiled. "I'll pick you up for the feast. If you need anything, you know where I am." Loki was about to close the door, but before he got the chance, Sigyn launched into a hug, so quickly that Loki didn't see it coming. He flinched, he hadn't been hugged sense… well, four years ago. Slowly he returned the embrace, and then Sigyn pulled back and smiled.
"I'll see you at the feast Loki."
And with that, she went inside her chambers and shut the door.
The second Thor heard that the noble in need was Sigyn, he rushed to get his younger brother. Loki has been in his room sense the trial, only coming out to go to the library or to get food. Thor didn't exactly know exactly why, but Loki didn't seem to want to talk to anyone save their mother.
Thor was pretty confident that if Loki was aware of Sigyn's arrival, he would come immediately. And, if they were lucky, Sigyn might help Loki. Because ever since the fall on the bifrost…
When he told Loki they had been called to court, he left out the part about Sigyn. It would be fun to surprise his brother, he thought. Luckily, Loki decided to come without knowledge of Sigyn, an action that surprised him slightly.
He couldn't help but smile when Loki heard Sigyn's name. His smile grew wider when Loki practically grinned at the sight of his old friend.
His plan was well underway.
After Odin closed the court, Thor headed straight for Jane's chambers. She had stayed in Asgard after Loki's retrial, wanting to spend more time with Thor. He was all too happy with this, and didn't hesitate to show Jane around Asgard. She had seen views no mortal has ever before seen.
Waking into Jane's designated room, he wasn't at all surprised to see her consumed in her book. Thor smiled. She and Loki should definitely talk.
"Jane," he called, smiling as she jumped slightly, "I have finished the court. There is to be a feast tonight, and we shall attend."
Jane rolled her eyes. She liked just as enthusiastic about this as Loki was. "Why am I not surprised." She closed her book and sat up on her bed. "Hey, I have a question."
Thor frowned. "Yes?"
"How do you use magic? I mean, according to this book, there are different forms of magic, but I have no idea how-"
Thor raised his hands, and chuckled. "I am sorry, dear Jane, I am not one for magic. My brother, on the other hand, is quite the master. Maybe you should ask him."
Janes eyes widened. "Loki knows magic?"
Thor laughed.
"Yes, it is one of his greatest talents."
Frigga was the one to teach Loki magic, and he had been extremely skilled at it sense they were adolescents. Thor's strength was fighting and war, Loki's was magic and beauty. Thor has always admired that.
"Anyway, we must prepare for the feast tonight. I am to go hunting, so I will see you later?"
Jane smiled and nodded. "Yeah I'll see you later," she said.
"Goodbye Lady Jane." They leaned in for a small kiss, a usual goodbye for the couple, and with that, Thor smiled, and left the room.
As he stepped into the hallway, he sighed in anticipation. Reunion Loki with Sigyn was not the only plan he had today. But the other one was going to take much more planning and practicing. He took a deep breath. This was going to be the most terrifying thing he has ever done.
Sigyn closed the door behind her and walked into her designated room. Sighing, she fell onto her bed. It has been years since she and Loki saw each other, and she did miss him. But Loki being here was going to make this so much harder.
Well, it's not like she had a choice.