I'm actually not too happy with this chapter. I feel like I rushed it too much. However I'd like to thank everyone who has taken the time to read and review this story. It means a lot to me ^_^ I'll update soon!


Eira awoke to Thor preparing for the day. He grins up at her excitedly.

"Ah, come my sweet, the time has come for us to prepare for our journey!" He says, pulling her from the bed and kissing her softly. "Go get ready, Eira! I shall come to your room to collect you soon." He ushers her out the door, anxious for the day that was to come.

She walks silently down the large hall, contemplating Thor's "brilliant" plan. She knew this day was not going to end well. Her thoughts bounced around in her head, she contemplated telling Thor that she would not go with him to Jotenheim. She knew despite her protests he would be able to convince her into going with those beautiful eyes and that charming smile. She stops walking, leaning against a balcony and resting her chin against her hand.

"Something troubling you, Eira?" A smooth voice came.

She gazes behind her, mentally groaning as Loki approached her. It irritated her how he would always approach her as if they had never had an argument.

"Why must you always bother me, Loki?" She asks, pulling herself up from the railing.

He seemed to ignore her question, "You are troubled by Thor's rash decision?" He continues.

She rolls her eyes, beginning to walk away when a cold hand wraps itself around her wrist.

"Eira," he spoke, utterly serious, "When we depart today, when we enter Jotenheim, I want you to be careful. I don't want you to get hurt."

She looks at him, not sure what to say back to him.

Eira had returned to her room, quickly pulling on her armor and grabbing her weapon, a long silver sword, with ragged edges that could easily pierce through her enemies. She had become very uneasy while waiting for Thor. Eira paces around her room, jumping when a booming knock arrives at her door. She runs over to it, quickly grabbing onto Thor's outstretched arm. The two take long strides, heading for the stables.


When they arrive, everyone is already there preparing their horses for the trip across the rainbow bridge. Eira was not one for horse riding, and pushed herself against a wall as Thor began to ready his horse. She waits patiently before Thor returns to her and lifts her gently onto the horse before climbing on himself. His arms were on either side of her, ensuring she wouldn't fall off. Everyone mounts their horses before taking off, with Thor in the lead. Eira's heart pounds as her hair whips around her face. They soon arrive at the Bifrost Bridge. Thor helps Eira off his horse, and the group begins walking towards the portal. Loki broke out in a quick stride, leading the group.

"Leave this to me." He says smoothly, "Gatekeeper, we seek..."

"You're not dressed warmly enough." Heimdall interrupts, his gaze boring down on the God of Mischief.

"I'm sorry?" Loki questioned, confused by Heimdall's words.

"You think you can deceive me." Heimdall speaks.

"You must be mistaken..." Loki states, utterly embarrassed.

"Enough!" Thor booms, "Heimdall, may we pass?"

"Never has an enemy escaped my watch until this day," Heimdall states, looking upon the God of Thunder, "I want to know how it happened."

Eira's heart dropped, she was hoping that Heimdall would stop them, and put an end to Thor's madness.

"Tell no one where we have gone until we return. Understand?" Thor verbalizes authoritatively.

The group begins to move towards the Bifrost.

"What's the matter, silver tongue turned to lead?" Volstagg said, taking a stab at Loki playfully.

"Be warned," Heimdall says, "I shall uphold my sacred oath to protect this realm as its gatekeeper. If your return threatens the safety of Asgard, my gate will remain shut and you will be left to perish on the cold waste of Jotunheim."

"Couldn't you just keep the bridge open for us?" Volstagg asks.

"Keeping the bridge open would unleash the full power of the Bifrost and destroy Jotunheim, with you on it." Heimdall explains.

"I have no plans to die today." Thor states, a huge grin on his face.

"None do." Heimdall replied, opening the Bifrost.

Eira felt the sudden chill before being sucked in. Her mind spun as she and her friends were flung through worlds before coming to a crash in Jotenheim. Eira stands up, looking around her. She had never been outside of Asgard, and seeing a place so barren caused her unease. Her heart was beating so hard she thought it would jump right out of her. The cold penetrated her bones, leaving goose bumps over her exposed skin. She follows closely, Sif at her side. The group approaches the castle courtyard. Eira wondered how such a horrible looking place could even be considered a castle. It was dark, and appeared to be falling apart. The only positive Eira saw in this situation was that since she was a goddess of ice she could use the resources around her in an attack.


She nearly jumped when a Frost Giant began speaking to Thor. However, she was not listening to what was being said, she places a hand on her weapon as she sees other giants encircling them.

"We are outnumbered," Eira whispers to Sif.

The house of Odin is full of traitors..." at this Eira looks up, it was King Laufey whom Thor was speaking with.

"Do not disgrace my father's name with your lies!" Thor yells, becoming enraged.

"Your father is a murderer and a thief! And why have you come? To talk of peace? You long for battle, you crave it! You're nothing more than a boy trying to prove himself a man!" Laufey roars.

Eira shifts as she spots more Jotuns surrounding them.

"Thor, stop and think. Look around you, we're outnumbered..." Loki began.

"Know your place, brother!" Thor shouts causing Loki to slink back.

"You don't know what your actions would bring about... I do. Go now, while I still allow it." Laufey states, waving them off.

Loki places a hand on Thor's shoulder, " We will accept your most gracious offer. Come on, brother..."

Thor shakes his head, thoroughly angered by Laufey's lack of answers.

"Run back home, little princess," a Frost giant Sentry spoke

In an instant battle had started, Thor had throw Mjolnir at the sentry taking him down and causing an onslaught of attack. He becomes engrossed in the battle, unaware of his friends struggles.

Eira raises her weapon, impaling one of the frost giants. She struggles to keep up with their sheer numbers. She pauses as Fandral is wounded. Her eyes shoot up to Thor who was still entranced in the rage of the battle.

"Eira, watch out!" Volstagg shouts, but before she could respond a frost giant lashes out at her, leaving a huge gash down her abdomen. A gasp of surprise and pain escapes her lips as her blood stains the white snow.

"Thor, we must retreat!" Sif cries as Loki runs over to Eira.

"I told you to be careful!" He hisses at her. She simply stares at him, unable to put together her words. She coughs, spitting up some blood and something crossed Loki's eyes that she had never seen before. Panic.

Loki picks Eira up in his arms without much protest from her. Her vision blurred as everyone except for Thor retreats.

An ominous roar echoes through the barren landscape and the ground begins to shake. Loki continues to run, ignoring the approaching beast. Sif barely dodged being impaled by the monster's tail. They were running at a frantic pace, running for their lives. They all freeze as the monster appears in front of them, snarling viciously. In an instant a hole was blown through the creature's head, Thor appearing in front of it.

Volstagg cried for Heimdall to open the bridge, but being surrounded by thousands of frost giants, the gate would not open. However, in an instant there was a blinding light, Odin appearing through the Bifrost.

King Laufey smiles deviously, "Allfather. You look weary."

" Laufey. End this now!" Odin booms

"Your boy sought this out." He argues.

" You're right. But these were the actions of a boy, treat them as such. We can end this together, here, now, without any more bloodshed." Odin tries to reason.

Laufey glares, "We are beyond diplomacy now, Allfather. You'll get what he came for: war, and death."

" So be it!" Odin yells, transporting himself and the group through the Bifrost and back to Asgard.