Chapter 2.
Frigga sat patiently outside a Healing Room while two Healers Aria and Brunhilda tended to Jane. She was confused as to why Loki would give up his freedom to save Jane Foster and what he hoped to gain from this one small act of mercy. Realising that she was thinking how Odin would she smiled and thought that maybe, just maybe the son she had once known was still inside Loki begging to be forgiven. Frigga pushed the thought from her mind when she saw Odin approach her.
Feeling weary from the morning activities Odin sat beside Frigga and asked "so how does Jane Foster fair?".
Frigga furrowed her brows and replied "the Healers are still tending to her" Taking a deep breath she looked at Odin and asked "why would Loki bring the Mortal here? There has to be some other reason beside having her healed".
Odin took Frigga's hand in his own and replied "we know why Frigga but I also believe there is another reason, what I don't know but I am certain we will find out soon enough. As for Loki's condition I'm afraid he has been damaged both physically and mentally. His back is covered with large angry welts no doubt caused by a whip and his torso and chest is littered with strange claw marks, but his mind is so tortured that he believes the one he calls Master will never let him go until he is dead and that even here on Asgard he is not safe". Seeing tears fill his Queen's eyes Odin added "Eir will heal his wounds and together Frigga we will drive the control this Master has on our son".
Frigga wiped her tears away and standing up she asked "are you going to lock him in the dungeons with his mind so damaged?".
Standing beside Frigga Odin knew that his Queen always believed that Loki had a good heart even if he had failed to show it in the past to anyone outside the royal family so clearing his throat he replied "no Frigga I will not but because of the crimes he has committed he will not be allowed to leave Asgard. He will wear a special bracelet so if he uses his magic for evil it will weaken him immediately and two palace guards will follow him whenever he is alone".
Nodding her head thankful that Odin was finally going to be lenient with their youngest so Frigga said "thank you Odin".
Both King and Queen of Asgard stood in silence until the doors to the Healing Room opened and Aria stepped out. Seeing the King and Queen she bowed and said "my King, my Queen the mortal woman has been healed and is asking for Prince Thor".
Smirking Odin shook his head and said "that will be all Healers. We will speak with Jane Foster". Aria and Brunhilda bowed and left the Healing Room.
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Jane Foster sat in the bed silent and confused as to where she was and why Loki had brought her here. She had asked for Thor out of fear but she knew not even he knew where she was and that fact frightened her. Was she a prisoner now? Hearing the door open she looked up and saw an elderly man with a golden spear and a radiant woman with long golden hair approach her. Not knowing who they were Jane pulled her knees to her chest and eyed them warily.
Seeing how frightened the mortal was Frigga sat on the edge of the bed and said "do not be afraid Jane Foster. I am Queen Frigga of Asgard and this is the All Father Odin, King of Asgard and protector of the Nine Realms".
Relaxing her grip on her knees Jane looked into Frigga's kind face and asked "but why did Loki bring me here instead of alerting Thor of my situation?".
Frigga smiled and looking at Odin she replied "I'm afraid I was not present for most of Odin's conversation with Loki".
Loosening his grip on Gungnir slightly Odin looked at Jane Foster and said "Loki informed me that no one would have found you in that abandoned building, why he didn't alert Thor I do not know. What I would like to know is why a woman was in the midst of battle with out the means of protection?".
Jane nodded her head and leaning back slightly she said "I believed that Loki's staff could close the portal but after informing a member of the Avengers I was attacked by one of the creatures that invaded New York. I hid in an abandoned warehouse but my cell phone had been damaged so I couldn't call for help. I believe I owe Loki a thank you for saving my life".
Smiling softly Odin said "I believe you do. Frigga will find you a bedroom close to my son's quarters and we will have the tailors make you some new clothes".
Suddenly the door to the Healing Room opened and Eir rushed in, quickly bowing to the King and Queen of Asgard. Taking a deep breath, she said "forgive me your majesties but Prince Thor has returned from Midgard and has locked himself in the Healing Room where Prince Loki is recovering".
Seeing Frigga's worried expression Odin stood and asked "Eir what was Thor's temperament like?".
Eir clasped her hands together and replied "Prince Thor was filled with rage when he came to the Healing Room and found Prince Loki there".
Nodding his head Odin turned to Frigga and said "Frigga stay with Jane, I will handle this".