A.N. By now Kari and Loki and Thor have stopped aging looking about their early 20s. This chapter is set before the any of the movies in the MCU.

Chapter 3

Loki was still the warmth in my life. I deeply cared about him more than I could express. We only began to grow closer together as we got older. Although we weren't around each other as much as we got older as well because Loki had to undergo certain classes with Thor that I couldn't be involved in because it was special lessens with Odin to learn how to eventually rule Asgard as kings. The only thing that really didn't make sense to me was that Thor was the one who would become king because he was born first. So why have Loki go through the classes it didn't really make sense to me. But nothing really ever did. I sat down in the middle of the palace garden and I just relaxed. I had an easel in front of me and I had some paint and paint brushes. As I got older I noticed painting really calmed me and relaxed me. A few brush strokes was all I need to feel serene. Of course spending time with my best friend would be great too but lately that wasn't possible.

Except at night. Loki still visited me every night to spend time with me no matter how tired he was no matter tired we both were. We would just talk until I fell asleep and I always fell asleep and when I would wake up the next morning he was gone like always. Which never bothered me. Loki and my relationship was never a sexual one but I knew eventually it would lead to that since we were to be married. But Loki's my best friend is that really something I want with my best friend and at the moment I wasn't so sure.

"Lady Kari you're needed in the throne room." I was addressed by one of the guards and I groaned and got up. Always when I am busy. I got up and straightened out my armor. My armor was similar to Sifs but was black and with red embroidering. It was light and breathable and it made it easier for me to fight. I walked down the halls of the castle with the guards following closely behind me inwardly rolling my eyes. Perverted guards. I could feel their eyes scanning my body and once they saw my hand on the hilt of my sword I heard them turn around and go the opposite direction. Men..they annoy me. I came to the throne room and I had a soft smile as i got down on one knee with my hand to my chest. "Your majesties…" I greeted them and Mama Frigga came to me and gingerly grabbed my chin lifting my head up to look at her.

"Stand child…" She smiled at me and I slowly stood up to my two feet. She looked behind me and I looked and saw Loki coming towards us. He had gotten so much taller as we had gotten older. He was much taller than I was and he had really grown handsome as he walked toward Mama Frigga and I with a calm expression. "Mother, Father you summoned me?"

"Yes.." Odin stood up from his throne slowly. Odin was still very much powerful but as the days turned into years since I was brought here as a small midgardian baby his age really started to show as his movements seemed to have slowed. Which was inevitable and I had noticed it with Mama Frigga as well. He looked to us and he seemed to have many things on his mind but I suppose that was something that was constant when you were the king of asgard. "I wish for you to accompany Loki to Midgard for a month and return with a full report within the month." Odin said to us both and my eyes widened slightly while Loki stayed neutral and he just subtly nodded. I hadn't been to Midgard or Earth since I was a very young child. As in when I was a infant, actually a newborn barely breathing I didn't even have my eyes open yet.

"Why a visit to Midgard your majesty?" I looked up at him and he breathed in as he turned his gaze back down to me.

"Loki requested that you accompany him on his trip. He wished to visit Midgard and learn how the world has changed." Odin explained to me and I looked at Loki who had a grin across his face. I bit the inside of my cheek as I looked at him. No I don't have an attraction to Loki. Yes he's attractive but I'm not attracted to him, but that smirk of his…

Well it does make my heartbeat a little bit faster. And since i've reached adulthood I've never understood why my heart does that around him. I nodded to Odin and Loki and I quietly left the throne room.

"What are you planning?" I turned to him and stood in front of him. Loki is the god of mischief, there has to be a reason that he wants to go there. He flashed that grin at me and I breathed in so I was able to hold back the blush that threatened to creep up on my cheeks. This damn god..

"And what makes you think I am planning something?" He had his arm crossed in front of his chest and he walked closer to me and looked down at me in an intimidating way. Loki didn't intimidate me no matter how much taller he was than me. I'm only about 5'2 and I've been this height for years now. My brown hair was in curls all the way to go a little past my shoulders and my eyes still scared anyone considering they were practically pitch black. I think this was just a habit of his now cause Loki could be intimidating, but he could never intimidate me or Thor for that matter. Thors sheer size was intimidating alone. Everyone knew of Thor's power, but no one knew of Loki's or quite what went through his head. He's the god of mischief, who knows practically so much about many different worlds and dimensions it's ridiculous. Loki reads constantly so much that he has his own personal library and his magic is paralleled by anyone except Mama Frigga. I'm not at his level but I am pretty high up there. He's always found it hilarious that he was one step ahead of me. But he's not when it comes to combat and neither is Thor.

I've kicked both of their butts on more than one occasion. And it's more than just enjoyable.

"Because you're always planning something Mr. Silver Tongue." I looked up into his eyes and his grin stayed but it seemed to soften and wasn't as mischievous. This type of grin really made my heart sing. Damn him.

"Remember what day is coming soon Kari.." He chuckled at me and then walked past me to go to his room. I stood there confused and I started to pace in a circle. Was something important supposed to happen soon? For the life of me nothing was clicking and I couldn't remember. I knew it was going to bother me until I remembered. Even as I got my things ready for our departure I couldn't fathom what it was. I sat on my bed and decided to really give it some thought. Loki over the years has gotten better with his pranks...what if this was some elaborate scheme to prank me in some way? I've always pulled pranks with Loki...and I made him promise me as children that he would never do one on me and I would never on him. But we aren't children anymore...far from it.

So as I got my bags onto my horse and hopped on to ride down the bridge to the Bifrost and to see my father before Loki and I would depart...I knew he was planning something.

Well I am going to plan something of my own. It shouldn't be that hard to prank the God of Mischief...he would never expect from me Kari. The Purity in Asgard as everyone calls me, and I understand that's what my name is and yeah I am pure. There is nothing impure about me but…

Why such a corny name?

"Because everyone knows that it annoys you." My father Heimdall chuckled and that's when I realized I was there. I hopped down from my horse and took my bags and walked over to stand next to him.

"No I do not know why he is taking you there." He hummed at me and I sighed. He always seemed to know what I was thinking and would answer my questions before I even asked them. I sighed and hugged him tightly. I felt his arm go around me and I smiled. Heimdall wasn't my father but he was. He had been there with me for everything and raised me. And I was nervous to be away from him on my own for as long as I was going to be gone. Even though I was going to be with Loki...it still worried me for how long I was going to be gone and on a planet that I haven't been to since my birth sometime ago.

"I'm gonna miss you papa…" I whispered so only he would hear me. Even though we were the only ones around I knew how he didn't want anyone to see him weak with his daughter.

"And I you...but I am confident in your abilities...and I will be able to watch you from here." He patted the top of my head gently and I smiled and nodded.

"And I'll have Loki with me." I added in and I saw a change in his expression. My father's expression usually doesn't change but I saw his eyes change in the way they slanted meaning he wasn't happy about this information.

"Papa-"

"I would feel better if the prince wasn't with you."

"FATHER!"

"Kari...don't raise your voice to me." He gave me a serious look. "I don't want him to hurt my pure flower.." He whispered and he kissed my forehead. I couldn't help but smile. My father had different ways of showing he cared for me and this was one of them.

"I know you're worried papa...But I know Loki. He won't hurt me." I leaned up and kissed his cheek and he exhaled deeply.

"I hope you do." He hummed and stepped away and looked as we heard Lokis horse coming towards us. I went and petted his horse gently and I smiled softly. I always had a soft spot for animals.

"Are you ready?" Loki looked down at me and I breathed in and nodded grabbing my bag. Loki grabbed my hand quickly however and I looked up at him in shock and confusion.

"There's no need to be nervous Kari."

"Loki what in the nine realms would I have to be nervous about?" I put my bag over my shoulder or at least I attempted to before Loki took it from me and decided to carry it himself. Men.

"Be safe on your travels...should you wish to return...you know how to reach me then Kari." Papa looked at me and I nodded and gave him one last hug.

"Yes father." I took a deep breath as he opened the Bifrost.

My nervousness seemed to melt as Loki grasped my hand.

A.N. short chapter but I thought it was cute and I wanted to put it out there. Make sure you all follow and favorite this and leave a comment it really helps motivate to help me write and I know it helps others as well. Anyway until next time!