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When the cats away the mouse will play has always been the way Loki lives. Odin and Frigga had left for a conference and left their older, more responsible son in charge while his younger brother slept off a fever. They were very reluctant to leave Loki in such a state, as if the fever were to become worse it could lead to Loki reverting to his natural state but they were obligated to attend. They spoke plainly to Thor and told him he must not go to Loki unless it was an emergency. They explained that they did not wish for Thor to become ill as well and insisted that he comply. Nevertheless, the moment he was sure they were not to return he flew down the halls to Loki's room. He had had a plan for this day for months and Loki's state was not going to ruin anything.

As he entered the room he could feel that it was colder than the hall behind him but that didn't deter him. He moved swiftly to his brother's side and nudged him awake.

"Loki! Are you awake?" Thor pleaded.

"I am now Thor. What are you doing?" Loki said with a small cough.

"I have Sleipnir waiting, come with me. Please? I have a plan and it will be fun!"

Thor pulled Loki's blankets off before waiting for a reply and picked his small frame up ready to carry him. He took him outside where Sleipnir waited. Behind the horse was a small race chariot. He gently placed Loki on the chariot and placed pre readied straps around him to secure him. He had thought this through. He rushed around and mounted Sleipnir with ease. Sleipnir rocked in protest but calmed quickly. Loki was young and tired so sat calmly in his place. He thought it would be a calm fun ride.

Thor set a fast pace for Sleipnir to begin with. They went at a steady canter until they reached where he wanted to be. There was a nice old race track that didn't get used often. It was Thor's favourite because the terrain was rough and exciting. As soon as they reached it Thor set off as if he were truly in the race of his life. Loki was terrified but could not speak loud enough to attract Thor's attention.

They went past the first two turns without incident but as they approached the third Thor took a big risk and instead of readying for the turn his concentrated on maintaining speed. They hit the turn too fast and although Sleipnir turned with ease the Chariot rocked and eventually rolled uncontrollably and settled upside down. Poor Loki was dragged around the entire turn and up to the finish line before Thor turned to see his brother's situation.

Thor was horrified at the site he saw. He bounded off of the beast before it had come to rest and arrived by Loki's side in a moment.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry! Oh Brother, I did not mean to harm you!" Thor was distraught.

He ripped the restraints off of him and assessed the damage. Although isolated to one side he had gravel rash almost the entire stretch of his left side. He picked him up and climbed back onto Sleipnir and galloped back to the castle, ignoring the bouncing Chariot behind them.

Odin and Frigga returned late that evening and went to Loki's room. They had had concerns before leaving and wanted to check in at the earliest moment. Loki was gone. They knew who would be responsible and went to his room swiftly. No boys. From the room they could here whispers. They entered the sitting room and were shocked.

The two boys sat side by side, resembling a scared naughty little puppy and a torn up shoe. Bandages littered the floor. The smaller boy on the right was a sight to see. From shoulder to ankle he had possibly 100 small sticky strips lined messily down his left side. The scene was so unbelievable they did not speak. Frigga moved to Loki's side and gently collected him into her arms, looking at Thor with disappointment as she did so. She knew that removing all of the bandages would be painful for Loki and she did not have the heart to do it. She took him to the Healing rooms and left it to their expert hands. She decided that Odin would have to look after their other son. This could not end well for him.

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