For the Love of a Queen

by LadyLorena

Sigyn met Loki when he was not quite grown, he a prince, she a young queen, peers across cultures. Her bold approach to everything from the All-Father to life itself attracted his attention. Her devotion to her people is a reflection of her devotion to all things that matter to her heart- eventually, to him, too. But he will break it, and she will watch him die.

12. Chapter 12

Loki has only a day before he is informed that Thor marches from the Bifrost with an army at his heels, his friends from Midgard, allies from other realms, and Sif with her Warriors Three. Loki gathers Asgard's own men and orders them to defend the palace. He then sends word to Sigyn.

My dear Queen,

Thor has come for the throne. I cannot simply hand this over to him- to do so would be to admit to being the lesser brother and I am far too proud to bend before him. You will understand this. I know I will die in this foolish endeavour to prove myself at least his equal. Make your preparations ready for the dead. I will ask that he leave me to you if I am to be given such mercy.

I ordered our soldiers only to defend the palace. If they feel Thor is no invader, I will have no army. I did not ask them to defend their king.

Stay home, stay away, and stay safe.

I love you.

Loki.

Sigyn tells the old women to prepare their rituals for one facing death and then disobeys his order to stay home. She dresses in crimson and walks through streets crowded with onlookers to see the army pouring from the Bifrost. They come in so many shapes and sizes, from so many places. It is an army unlike any she has ever seen. And Asgard joins Thor on his march to the palace.

She finds other ways through the streets, paths up high and down below. War will fill the palace courtyards and she will be there, not to fight, but to find him. If he is to fall, she will watch and go to him in his death.