Thor and Loki arrived on Asgard smoothly, and stepped down with confidence and a swagger to their steps.
Luna arrived on Asgard wanting to puke and stumbled down the steps, almost falling if not for Loki.
Asgard was like a whole new world to Luna. With all its finery and glory, and the palace made out of what seemed like pure gold.
Luna felt truly out of place walking through crowds of Lords and ladies wearing the most interesting outfits.
The guard that had received them had worn a solemn look but looked at her with interest and understanding.
They were met when they arrived back at the palace by Frigga and Odin. Frigga hugged both of them, "I knew you'd do it."
Odin smiled and patted them on the back, "Welcome back, my sons. Loki, you'll have to continue in prison but that can wait for later. Good job anyways."
While Odin talked with the brothers, Frigga turned to Luna, "Welcome, young lady. Follow me, I wish to talk with you."
Luna curtseyed and cast a glance to Loki before following after the queen. As the pair walked along the hallways, Luna would turn her head up every once in awhile to marvel at the paintings and tapestries.
Frigga noticed this, and had a amused smile, "Where are you from? And how are your parents?"
Luna hesitated, "Earth. My mother is dead. And I know not of my father's whereabouts."
Frigga gave her a knowing look, "The truth, please."
"If you know I'm lying, then you know that I could very well do it again." Luna pointed out.
Frigga nodded, "I know that. I see the future, and honestly, I'm not happy the way it will turn out, but I can't say I'm unhappy either. My only advice is to let go, young lady, don't hold on to the past so tightly."
Luna looked away, but Frigga held her hand, "You're scared, child. You're scared of something, aren't you? You could tell me, if you wanted."
Luna looked at her for a moment, debating what to tell her. For a brief second, she almost told her everything but stopped herself, "Nothing. I'm not scared of anything."
Sighing, Frigga led her to a room which Luna guessed was her room and opened a cupboard.
Luna stared up at the mountain of dresses that loomed in front of her, "Those aren't for me, right?"
Frigga didn't say anything, merely smiling and motioning for her to come closer, "What's your favourite colour?"
Luna twirled around in her new dress. It wasn't actually all that bad. It was finely tailored and sleek, and she really liked it.
It was a lovely shade of purple, and the colour lightened gradually towards the bottom of the dress.
Rubbing the silky material with her hands, she looked at her reflection in the tall gold trimmed mirror.
She saw a young lady, tall and proud, standing in a breath-taking sunset purple dress, unlike the scared, unwilling girl she felt more like inside, hiding under a false facade.
It was almost time. Exactly one year ago, she couldn't wait for it to end. Now, she wished she never begun.
Frigga walked down to the hallway to her second son's room. A few days ago when she had looked to the future, she only saw till this day before she was satisfied. And now she realised her mistake.
She wanted to help the girl, Luna, but she didn't know how. So now she had to find the only person who might be able to.
Knocking on his door, there was a slight crashing before the door opened.
Loki stuck his head out curiously, "Yes, mother?"
"Take a walk with me, will you? I would like to ask you something."
"Yes, yes, of course." Loki stepped out of his room, "What did you want to ask me?"
Frigga kept her tone even, "That girl you brought? What do you know about her?"
Loki told her about everything, starting from the day they met. "She's unique, and I've never met anyone like her. She's smart, and she's"
"She's afraid." Frigga added softly, "When I looked at her, I saw what you did, but as well as something else weighing down on her. Fear. She's scared of something, but has herself locked away so tightly she won't tell me what it is."
"Could it be about the chitauri?"
She shook her head, "If only it were as easy as that. I suspect that the fear, whatever it was, has been there for a long time. It was like looking into the eyes of a scared child."
It was then that he realised he didn't know anything much about Luna. He had killed her mother accidently according to her, and her father... He didn't really know. Had she any siblings or relatives? He had no idea as well. Nether did he know about how old she was, her past, where she came from.
And until his mother had brought it to his notice, he didn't even realise this.
He had to change that.
He went to the room Frigga had given her to stay in for as long as she wanted to and rapped on the door.
Nothing. Loki knocked again, louder this time. When there was no response, he tried the knob and found the door unlocked.
Stepping in, he found the room empty. Looking around for any clues as to of where she might have gone, he noted the open window.
Looking out, he saw nothing out of the norm. There was a vine dangling beside the window. Looking up, he saw the vine stretched to the top.
Wanting to chide himself for his nonsense but not putting it past her, Loki tried the vine.
It was strong, and enough to hold someone as light as Luna.
Knowing he'll regret this later, he eased out of the small window and held the vine.
He knew he should stop. He knew the vine might break. He knew that at any moment, she would come back in and wonder why was he halfway out of the window.
Gritting his teeth, Loki swung out and started climbing the vine. It was a easy climb for him, and he reached the top in no time.
Looking around, he was about to go back down and laughed at his ridiculousness when he noticed a shadow that he hadn't seen when climbing up due to the angle.
Sure enough, Luna sat leaning against a wall. Staring in disbelief, he walked towards her.
"What are you doing up here? Again?"
Luna, who, apparently had been lightly snoozing, opened her eyes and gasped in fright but didn't nearly jump off the roof like last time.
Her noticed her dress, which looked like the colour of sunset complemented her.
"Stop scaring me, I'll get a heart attack."
"Why should I? What if I like doing it?" He challenged, "And beside, you shouldn't be sleeping here anyway."
"Why not?"
"For one thing, just now was a brilliant example. You almost fell off the roof."
"Is someone worried for me?" Luna teased.
"Why would I? You can take care of yourself." Loki scoffed.
"Whatever you say." Luna looked exhausted and sad.
"What are you worried about?"
"I already told you, nothing."
"You can tell me whatever's bothering you. I've not known you for long, but at least you could say we're friends, can't you?" He offered her his hand, for reasons he himself didn't know.
Luna laughed and laced her fingers in his, "Well, I guess we are."
Loki sat down beside her, "Just a bit curious, where do you come from?"
"Earth." He had a fleeting thought that she was lying. Either he had imagined it, or she could hide it every well because it was gone the next moment.
"I never asked, but...who's your father? I don't really know much about you..." He admitted sheepishly.
"My father is dead. He was killed in war, and I don't really want to talk about it."
"Siblings?"
Luna's got a wistful look in her eyes and she answered, "I have a brother. Still alive."
"What's he like?"
"Oh, he's sweet. Sometimes. But his heart's really weak, and he faints all the time. But I like to talk to him." Her mouth curled up at the ends unconsciously and she signed.
"Is there a cure?"
Luna shrugged, "Maybe one day I'll find it. I'll keeping looking till I do."
Loki practically felt the Luna hiding behind a wall come out. Not wanting to miss this chance, he pressed on, "Where's he now?"
The moment was abruptly broken when Luna stood and started walking away.
He immediately stood and grabbed her hand, "What's wrong. "
"None of your business." She looked over her shoulder and replied coldly, "Leave me alone and never bring that up again."
Loki pulled her back, "Wait, I just wanted to know."
"I'm sorry, but please don't ask." She started a descend down the vine, but not before adding, "Some things are better left alone. "Weird. Totally weird, right? What is the deal with Luna? Sheesh, Luna, just tell us already.Did anyone notice some weird clues that something was off about her? Anyone? Don't worry, you'll find out what's up with her soon. Soon enough, at least. ;)Also, I know what I said before, but I have decided the avengers won't be making a show.If I've disappointed anyone, I'm really sorry.