The frost giant's face was expressionless as he ran his hand over the shaft of the whip; against the wall the prisoner began to withe, pulling frantically against the manacles that secured him, his struggles causing a fine slick of sweat to form on his body.

Once again the frost giant let the end of the whip drape across the narrow shoulders, just the lightest of caresses and he watched in pleasure as the prisoner pressed against the cold rough wall in an attempt to evade the whips attention.

The Aesir whimpered, closing his eyes to block out the images but it was futile as the prisoner knew only too well what was going to happen, his tormentor barely heard the prisoner as he hissed through his gritted teeth at him to stop and it was difficult to know whether he was begging him to stop or continue with the assault on his body.

The frost giant pulled his arm back and brought the whip down in a wide arch where it landed squarely onto the prisoners shoulders. An instant later the prisoner screamed as the pain coursed through his body as the whip left a thin red weal across the length of his shoulders and down onto his back, his tormentor smiling at the sight.

The prisoner broke and began to cry, imploring him to stop and begging him not to hurt him as tears coursed down his face.

"Stop….Please...Please! Don't hurt me. Plea….please!"

The frost giant ignored him as he swung the whip again, smiling at the satisfying hiss as it cut through the air and the prisoners scream as it made contact his bare skin again…..

Hogun sat up with a start, his eyes staring around his chambers feverishly as the dream faded.

xXx

Prince Loki sighed and glanced around the chamber that he and Fandral had been given not long after their arrival, a degree of unease increasing as he noticed that Fandral was not where he had been told the man would be waiting for him. During his meeting with King Laufey, Fandral had not been allowed to attend as what was discussed between Loki and the king were not meant for his ears.

Loki wondered where and what the man could have got himself into and considered for a moment to go looking for him but that would give unwanted attention to the fact that his 'so-called' body guard was missing.

Outside his window, he noticed that the afternoon sun as weak as it was on this world caused a blinding hue over the landscape which made it difficult for Loki to see much outside the palace. Not that the scenery of this world held much interest to him anyway, he thought to himself as he gave a yawn, suddenly feeling tired.

Their arrival in the Jutonheim capital was hardly auspicious and Loki only hoped that their visit would not be too long and both he and Fandral could leave this world as fast as they could without it causing too much of a diplomatic incident.

Loki headed towards the small bathing chamber that was attached to the chamber and gratefully sank into the refreshing yet not too hot water as he carefully considered what he knew about the frost giants and their way of doing things.

As soon as he felt clean and more relaxed than when he had entered the bathing room, he hauled himself out of the water and wrapping a towel around his waist he made his way towards the almost comfortable looking bed and it was not long after lying down that he closed his weary eyes and faded into to sleep.

xXx

Elsewhere in the palace, Hellbindi, Laufey's son considered his father's Aesir visitors, the warrior who had accompanied the youngest of Odin's sons was of little consequence to him and he barely gave the man a thought but the young prince, he was another matter entirely.

He had heard that the youngest of Odin's sons was not as broad as most Aesir and was considered to be of no great beauty but his appearance had surprised and delighted him when he had met him to find that the young prince was in fact quite exquisite.

He knelt down at the side of his bed and leaned down and under it to pull out a small chest that he kept there. Opening it he reached inside and pulled out a small box which when opened revealed a set of ornate body rings, he stroked the cool metal and allowed his mind to wander, allowing his mind to consider the image of the young Prince tied and subdued.

Completely at his mercy, buckling against the restraints as he taught the arrogant young Aesir the lessons he loved so well. Loki would learn to be compliant and obedient, and he would learn that Hellbindi's word was law and that his body was his alone to command or give away as he pleased.

xXx

Loki woke after just a few hours sleep and outside the blinding hue of the land had changed to a more softer glow, Loki sat up and moved towards where his clothes had been placed by the servants before he had entered this chamber, he pulled on the more formal attire than he would have worn had he been back at home. He felt more relaxed than he had before his sleep and was ready to face whatever the frost giants had in mind, a slight knock at the door of his chambers alerted Loki that someone was there.

"Enter," Loki called out.

The door opened to reveal a young servant, dressed in nothing more than a loincloth which barely covered him. The servant hesitated just briefly in the doorway before he entered and bowed low to Loki.

"My lord, the king sends his apologies but he cannot attend to any more business today and has been called away but Prince Hellbindi has sent me to escort you to the feast."