Thank you for the favorites and alert! I had a writer's block for a day so I haven't posted anytime soon. I hope you like this chapter as much as I do. It may lack details about Vanaheim but I really don't have what Vanaheim looks like. This is the longest chapter that I made.

Fuchsia.Grasshopper – I swear I put your username in the last chapter and I didn't know how it ended up blank. I was just trying to match her personality with her power which was hard. Empathy wasn't the power, Eir originally have. Empathy was my third choice or her. I am having much fun answering the reviewers. Thank you for the awesome review!

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Eir sat on a golden chair facing herself in the mirror as Frigga combed her long ebony black hair. Eir's personal servant could have done it but it was one of Frigga and Eir's ways of bonding as mother and daughter. Unlike to what others believe, Frigga loved each of her children equally.

"I've heard someone asked for my daughter's presence." Frigga started the conversation.

"His name is Havarth mother and his company was enjoyable."

"How do you find that young warrior?"

"He is handsome, strong but not as strong as Thor."

"And that is the way of my daughter saying that she doesn't like him."

"It's not like that mother. I like him but only as a friend."

"Eir, I want you to know that I will always support you no matter who this lucky man you'll pick."

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Eir found herself walking in the palace alone. No one was inside the palace, not even the guards that never seemed to leave their assigned places. As she used her power to sense if there was any other people in the palace, she only felt her own fear. The only sound that she could hear was her own footstep and beating heart. She looked in every room and failed until she reached the throne room. Before her stood, Thor, Frigga and Odin who were conversing happily with each other. Just when she was about to enter the room, she felt a pair of strong cold arms grabbed her from behind taking her away from them.

She opened her eyes and tears escaping it.

"Princess Eir. Are you alright?" Lifa, one of Eir's personal servants was scared for Eir. She hasn't seen the princess looked very scared to the point of crying. She was the same age as Eir and with her status as a servant, Eir still considered her as a friend.

"It is just a nightmare, princess. There's nothing to be scared of."

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As the princess walked into the hallway a pair of hands suddenly covered her eyes.

"Guess who it is." Eir heard Thor's voice.

"Loki" Eir smirked.

"How did you know?" Loki flabbergasted.

"I don't see Thor doing that to me and your silly tricks didn't help."

"Do you have anything to do for today?"

"I haven't planned anything. How about you?"

"I am free today as well."

"But don't you have to be with Thor? Help him prepare for tomorrow?"

"Thor isn't alone, father was with him after I left."

"I see."

"Follow me. I've got something special to show you." And Eir did what Loki wanted. He walked passed through the corridor and checked each room that they passed in what seemed like forever to Eir.

"Where would you like to go?" Eir was confused to where would Loki take her. They both knew the palace well but it seemed like Loki had been looking for some place inside the palace that he didn't know of.

"Here." Loki looked from his left to right, checking if there was any person that would see them. When the coast was clear, he pushed his sister gently into the room and he followed her quickly. There was nothing special in the room, it looked like the other rooms except that it was smaller.

"Brother?"

"Just close your eyes, my princess."

"Is it another trick?"

"You'll have to close your eyes and see for yourself."

"Fine but if it is something to make fun of me, I'll go tell mother." She threatened Loki but instead of being threatened, Loki simply smiled. A heavy sigh escaped Eir before she closed her eyes.

"No peeking."She heard her brother said and she nodded in response. Not trusting his sister, Loki stood behind her and covered her eyes again with his cold hands.

"Is it really necessary?"

"I'm afraid so."

"Alright."Her eyes were of no use and she only had to rely on her other senses while his brother was preparing for whatever he was doing. In a flash, she felt something different. It seemed as if she was in the forest, the breeze touching her skin. There was noise around her, as if she were in some festival.

Loki slowly removed his hands away from Eir's eyes, a grin forming his mouth. Just as she felt her brother's hands away from her, she immediately opened them and it almost made her jaw drop to what she was seeing.

"Is this real?" Eir asked Loki, almost in a whisper.

"As real as we are. Do you like what you see?"

"Of course but where are we exactly?" Eir turned around slowly, looking at Loki straight in the eyes.

"We are in a village near Vanaheim."

"Why?"

"The farthest place you've sneaked into was the forest. I thought that you should see more of Asgard since you are a princess."

"Have I ever mention that I love you?" She squealed like a little girl while she wrapped her arms around Loki's waist. Loki was positive that he felt his heart skipped a beat for a second. He was happy. No, the word happy wouldn't suffice for what he was feeling at the moment.

"I don't think you haven't." Loki teased his sister.

"I love you. You're the best brother in all the nine worlds." She hugged her brother tighter, showing her gratitude. He was very happy until he heard the word 'brother' from Eir stung him. Who was he kidding? Did he really think that Eir would love him more than a brother? Yes, he did.

"Just don't tell Thor I said it. He'll get jealous."He heard her say as she slowly removed her arms from his waist and looked at him with such a big smile on her face. Seeing her face filled with happiness quickly took the pain that he felt. She always had the strange effect of changing his mood without even bothering to use her powers.

"We have to hurry so that we can get to Vanaheim immediately." He offered his arm to her.

"Why can't you just teleport us directly in Vanaheim?" She asked, putting her arm around his.

"I have to conserve my energy. Making an illusion and teleporting at the same time is quite difficult."

"Illusion?"

"We didn't leave the palace without any replacement and if our looks didn't blend with other people around here, they'll figure out that you and I are the prince and princess of Asgard." He said in a matter-of-fact tone. What Loki just said made Eir feel in awe. She hadn't realized that their clothing was very different than the ones that they were wearing before. She watched her brother's face with admiration as they continue to walk. He really is the smartest between the three of us, she thought.

While they were in their short journey to Vanaheim, Loki asked Eir about the warrior whom she spent the afternoon with yesterday. He knew exactly what they talked about but he had other motives than hearing Eir tell him what he witnessed yesterday. By listening to Eir simply, he knew that Eir didn't find any special interest with Havarth and it was enough to ease his feelings.

Loki and Eir arrived on Vanaheim, blending with the crowd. Eir smile couldn't be any bigger when she saw what Vanaheim looked like. It wasn't as beautiful like her home but it was definitely an experience to be remembered. What Havarth said about Vanaheim was a bit different. Perhaps for him, Vanaheim was that beautiful to him or she and Loki needed to search the whole place and might end up seeing a beautiful sight that Havarth had told her? Either way, Eir was happy to be out of the palace without having any guards with her and being treated as normally as possible. She didn't catch any unwanted attention except for a few men but it earned them a deadly glare from Loki. The two of them explored most places that they could visit. Eir seemed like a child, leading Loki to any destination she wanted even if she didn't know the place. They ate a different kind of food that Eir and Loki haven't seen before and to their surprise, it was as good as the foods that were served to them in Valhalla.

Enjoying what seemed like forever for the siblings made them forget about the time. Loki only intended for them to be gone for a few hours but seeing Eir happy was a good reason enough for them to prolong their absence in the palace.

"I think we should leave now." Loki whispered softly.

"Already?" Eir sighed.

"Yes, I'm afraid."

"Can't we go anywhere else before we go home?" Eir look at Loki with such sadness.

"Wipe that look on your face, Eir. Just hold my arm." Loki shook his head, laughing.

"Where will we headed?" Eir smiled victoriously.

"You'll see." After Eir held Loki's arm, both of them vanished from Vanaheim and appeared to a familiar place to both of them.

"I'm exhausted!" Eir giggled as she lay down on the green grasses.

"You ran like a little child since we arrived in Vanaheim. Of course, you are exhausted." Loki chuckled, lying down beside his sister.

"I hope we can do it again."

"We will, someday. I promise you that."

"I am very grateful for this day and it's all because of you, brother. You made me very happy." Eir said breaking the ice between them. "I know you are envious of Thor."Eir felt her brother look at her intently.

"Don't worry, I didn't invade your private feelings. I know how you feel because I am…" The next words she was about to say was something she haven't told anyone. She took a deep breath before continuing, "Envious too. I do not possess great strength nor intelligence or sorcery that my brothers have. But do remember this, we may have all our differences as siblings but do not think for a second that we don't love you Loki. No matter what happens, I'll be here. " Eir returned the same gaze that Loki had given her. If it wasn't for his senses, Loki could have leaned in for a kiss. He didn't know that Eir ever feel jealous of Thor and him. He couldn't imagine the cheerful sister of his was envy to her brothers. It was the first time, he heard that someone was jealous of him, not because of his position as prince but being smart.

"I know that."Loki slowly puts his hands on her cheeks. Eir was unsure of what her brother was doing until she felt a pang of pain as Loki pinched her cheeks. She instantly, swat his hands away from her face.

"That hurts." She caressed her cheeks that turned red.

"You'll live." Loki smirked.

"Can you please tell me a story?" Eir asked as she put her head on Loki's stomach.

"What kind of story would you like to hear?"

"Anything."

"There was a great kingdom far away."

"How far?"

"Very far. There are…"And so Loki continued the story he just made up. Being able to think quickly was definitely one of his advantages. He was in the middle of his story when Eir stopped being inquisitive. He looked at her to see Eir with her eyes closed, resting peacefully. Loki laughed, imagining how exhausted his younger sister. Not seeing the sense of continuing his story, he put Eir's head gently to his thigh as he sat up.

"Eir, wake up." He shook his sister body gently. He received nothing but a mumble from her that he couldn't understand. Knowing that there wasn't any option left, he scooped her into his strong arms as they headed back to the palace.

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"I could never be more honored, father."

"Thor, being a king is of great responsibility. Once a king, you should forget all the selfish thoughts and think for the betterment of not only Asgard but the remaining realms as well."

"Excuse me Allfather, Prince Loki has arrived carrying the princess. I was told by the prince that they went out for a walk but the princess fell asleep before they could even return." A guard told the king. Eir and Loki were gone for an hour inside the palace and Odin have every reason not to worry. If there was any person that he could trust Eir with, it will be none other than Loki. He never could have been happier to see his children get along with each other and live peacefully. Even if Loki's real heritage was different, he accepted him and loved him like one of his own and hopefully Loki wouldn't find that secret . Odin knew it was the best for the prince.

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Loki arrived at his sister's room. It was just as big as his and it contained more decoration than his room that was rather simple. He slowly put Eir on her bed, trying his best not to wake her up. He sat on her bed, watching her sleep. She wasn't the only one who enjoyed that day. He tucked her hair behind her ears and studied her face. Why does it have to be her? How I wish that I am not her brother so there won't be any need to hide my feelings that is considered a taboo. He sighed and kissed her forehead before leaving. I love you Eir, with one last look, Loki closed the door to Eir's room.

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