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Chapter Three
Libraries and Invitations
"Thank the gods we're almost done with school," Runi exclaimed earning him a sharp look from the Asgardian librarian. "If I have to write one more paper on the history of the Odin I'm going to scream. Do you know how much history there is on Allfather? He existed before time!"
"Only a few more months," Lina said. Truth be told, she would miss school. She would miss seeing her friends every day and she would especially miss the freedom that came with being an adolescent.
"And then I can try out for a palace guard position." Runi mused.
"And I get to start attending meetings with my mother in preparation to represent the people of Asgard," Edda said in a perfectly rehearsed voice.
"I thought you wanted to be a MP." Runi said. (a/n- if you're not familiar MP is a term for someone who is in parliament)
"I do," Edda replied finishing up on her essay. "I just don't want to do it my mother's way. She's all about the old way of thought. She thinks the noblemen should have all the say and damn the rest but that way of thinking has had eons to work and it hasn't. We need a revolution. We need young people in office. We need to work for all the people."
"There will be young people in office Edda," Lina said, "They will have you."
"I'm not enough," she told them. "I can't do it alone."
"Then you fight the best you can until you have reinforcements," Runi comforted.
"Thanks Runi," Edda replied.
"So Edda, have you seen or heard from a certain prince lately?" Lina asked with a knowing smile. Runi rolled his eyes and pretended to work on his paper. He wondered why Edda had any interest in Loki. Sure there was the prince thing, but he had never known Edda to be a social climber. She could marry whomever she wanted with her status and title.
"He sent me flowers," Edda admitted. "When my mother found out who they were from she freaked out. Father just threated to hurt him prince or no if he was in anyway ungentlemanly."
"Oh what kind of flowers were they!" Lina asked excitedly.
"Tiger lilies," Edda said, "My favorite flower. They are so beautiful. I put them in my room."
"Did it come with a note?"
"Yes," Edda said blushing. "The note said that he looked forward to seeing me soon."
"You're kidding right?" Runi said no longer able to keep quiet. "What do you see in that guy? He's so weird."
"Why is he weird?" Edda asked. "Because he keeps to himself?"
"No," Runi explained. "He's weird because he does not act like an Asgardian."
"And what does an Asgardian act like Runi?" Edda pushed.
"You know," Runi faltered. "Brave, fierce, noble."
"And why do you think he isn't a 'brave, fierce, and noble?"
"He values magic above battle."
"Excuse you," Lina jumped in. "We aren't soldiers like you but we are good at magic and it can be very useful in a fight. You would do well to remember that Allfather himself is proficient at magic."
"I'm sorry," Runi said with genuine sympathy. "I didn't mean it that way. I just meant that the prince is…well very different. I don't trust him Edda. I just want you to be careful." Runi could be a bit rash and he often said the wrong things but he always meant well.
"I will be careful," Edda told her friend. "You know me. I way over examine everything."
"That's one of the reasons why I like you," Runi assured.
"Lady Folkison?" A young man asked. Runi recognized him as one of the palace messengers.
"Yes," Edda replied. "May I help you?"
"I am here with a message from Prince Loki." The boy said. "He wishes to invite you to dinner with him Friday evening." Runi tried and failed to suppress a laugh. What kind of man sent someone else to ask a girl out? He hoped Edda wouldn't fall for this. He watched Edda look over at Lina and communicate something silently. They were probably using telepathy. They had learned that spell a couple of years ago. After a moment of silence Edda spoke.
"Please tell the prince that I kindly refuse." Runi cheered silently.
"May I give a reason why my Lady?"
"Tell him that I would be more open to his offer if he made it to me himself in person." The messenger smiled and bowed slightly.
"I shall relay the message." He told her with a smile.
"I bet he asks you out in person before the day is out." Lina predicted. Runi hoped she was wrong.
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A few hours later when Runi was finally done writing his essay, the trio split up. Runi was off to train and the girls decided to take a nice walk in the palace gardens. They were relatively empty save for a few lovers here and there.
"What do you want to do this weekend?" Edda asked her friend.
"I was thinking about going to that new play. It's already getting good buzz."
"Oh yeah that did look good," Edda agreed.
"You're not going to go so I guess I'll have to tell you about it."
"Why would I not be going?" Edda questioned.
"You will be busy," Lina said pointing to the slightly nervous looking Loki pacing back and forth ahead of them.
"Poor Loki," Edda said. "He looks so helpless. Should I go over to him?"
"No," Lina said. "I'll leave and that way he'll feel more comfortable." Before Edda could protest, Lina hurried off. Loki finally looked up and smiled hesitantly as he approached.
"Prince," Edda said with a slight bow.
"Lady," Loki said kissing her hand. "I understand you turned me down."
"No, I just didn't want to go out with your messenger boy," Edda replied. "I am sure he is nice but he's just not my type." Loki let out an embarrassed laugh.
"I get it," he said, "I should have asked you out myself."
"Probably so," Edda agreed. Loki cleared his throat.
"Lady Edda," Loki began, "Would you do me the honor of accompanying me to Beowulf this weekend?"
"I would love to kind sir," Edda agreed.
"Excellent," Loki said flashing a handsome smile. "I shall pick you up at your home around seven day after next?"
"Do you know where I live?"
"I have my ways," Loki assured. "I hope you enjoyed the flowers."
"Their beautiful," Edda told him. "How did you know lilies were my favorite?"
"I didn't," Loki admitted. "It was a lucky guess."
"You guessed well."
From beyond the shrub Lina smiled. The spell had worked. The only thing left to do was let nature take its course.
A/N- A special thanks to Twilightlvr5 for being my first review! I hope to have many more (If I get some I might update this weekend…I'm not saying anything….I'm just saying).
