Holly sauntered through the corridors, feeling the sun caress her exposed arms and neck. Her new dress was a navy blue with wide straps and beading around the neckline. It flowed freely, which made it easier for her to move around and stay cool.

It had been a few weeks since their wedding and the newly married couple was thoroughly enjoying their marriage life. The nights were long. Not that either of them would protest. The days were meant for recuperating.

She happened upon Lady Sif and The Warriors Three training in the battlefield just outside the gardens after enough walking. Silently, she watched. Their movements quick and incredibly accurate. No wonder there were so many legends about the battles that Thor had led them into.

"Would you like to learn?" Sif called, startling Holly from her deep thoughts.

"I would." Holly called back after slight hesitation. Sif and The Warriors Three hadn't been exactly forthcoming in welcoming her. She feared that it was because of her relationship and now marriage with Loki.

"A princess needs to know her battle skills, even if she's merely a Midgardian." Sif teased good heartedly. "Would you like to start training with me?"

"Please." Holly answered with an excited grin. The thought crossed her mind that she should ask Loki first, but she decided that it could be a surprise. They trained for a few hours and Sif was already impressed with how much she already could do.

"You could be a useful asset to us." Sif said happily, clasping Holly's shoulder. "We could become great friends."

"I hope that we do." Holly agreed, fixing her dress.

"We're going on a hunt tomorrow… Would you like to join us?" Holly hesitated again, biting her bottom lip. Loki may not like that... she would have to ask with him being her husband now.

"I would love to." She finally answered with a nervous smile.

Loki looked menacingly stunning in his full uniform as he came into the dining room. His long green cape flowed freely behind him as he followed Odin and Thor. He sought out Holly first, placing a kiss on her lips gently and asking how her day was. She decided to wait until after dinner when they were alone to ask. They didn't need an argument in front of the family.

They finished dinner in a good amount of time and Loki led her to their chambers, starting to kiss her before they had even gotten in the door. Her head was too busy swimming we her nervousness. All she wanted to do was go on the hunt with Sif tomorrow.

"What's wrong, my love?" Loki stopped kissing her, whispering gently and tipping her chin up with his index finger. His eyes were so worried, eyebrows raised and creating worry lines on his forehead.

"Could I go on a hunt tomorrow with Sif?" she blurted out, blushing nervously. Loki's brows quickly furrowed, eyes flashing with confusion. Hurt came next.

"Why?" he asked quietly, taking his hands off her.

"She asked me…" Holly trailed off, starting to panic.

"No." he stated, eyes boring into hers. She bit her bottom lip, feeling a rush of confidence through her chest.

"Why not?" she demanded.

"I don't trust Lady Sif." Loki said simply, backing her up towards the bed. "They committed acts of treason when I was on the throne, during Thor's banishment. They have never liked me."

"Loki," Holly started, reaching for his hand. Pulling away, he shot a look at her.

"Tell me you won't go." He pleaded.

"If it means that much to you, I won't." she whispered, taking his hands. Loki smiled sadly down at her, kissing her lips gently. His mood didn't change as they climbed into bed together, curling up, as they did like most nights and sleeping in each other's embrace.

She was still going to go. He just wouldn't find out.