"Who are you?" I demanded, jumping out of my bed and turning. A man was standing on my balcony... Not just any man, though... A Frost Giant. He turned around to face me. "You... Are so much... More beautiful than... Loki has described... To me...", he said.
"I have no time for your compliments. Now tell me who you are, before I finish you off," I demanded, my hands growing with warmth. The Frost Giant simply chuckled, walking to the wall that had a painting of Asgard on it. "You would... Kill your... Own father...?" he asked. My father? The flames on my hands went out as they fell to my side and my eyes widened in shock. "Father...?" I asked in a whisper.
"Yes my... Dear Sasha..."
"W-why did you tell brother to kill my child...?" I asked. My father stepped closer to me, but kept a distance. "I do not... Want you to... Bear Thor's child..." I was confused. The Frost Giants and Asgardians had a treaty of peace, why had my father commanded Loki to kill an Asgardian child? "What is so bad about bearing Thor's child that you must KILL him?!" I shouted.
"Thor has... Declared war on... Our kind.." he said.
"No father. It is YOU who has declared war on the Asgardains. Now leave, before I slay you right now!" I yelled.
"I am not... Leaving without... My daughter-"
"THOR!" I yelled, smirking, "We'll see about that." Thor came running into my room. "What is it, my-" He stopped, staring at my father. "How did you get into Asgard?!" Thor's voice boomed as he stood in front of me.
"That does not... Matter... I want... My daughter..."
"NO. You will not take her. She is an Asgardian now, NOT a Frost Giant. Be gone with you," Thor demanded. My father smirked, then disappeared. Thor turned to me, hugging me tightly. "Are you all right?" he asked.
"Yeah..." I whispered, "I just wish not to be alone..." Thor pulled away from the hug, smiling. "Well it HAS been an hour..." I chuckled and he grabbed my hand, pulling me out of my room. "What have you got planned?" I laughed as he spun me around in the halls. He smiled, pulling me against him and pressing his forehead against mine. "I can't tell you, it is a surprise!" he laughed. He leaned down to kiss me, but I pushed him away, grinning. "Am I not allowed to kiss you now?" he pouted, crossing his arms over his chest.
"You can if you can catch me!" I yelled, running down the halls. He laughed and started to chase me. I looked behind me too see how close me was, which he wasn't. I turned a few corners, ending up in the dining hall. "Hmmm," I said to myself, "where to hide?" I looked to my left, seeing only a table covered in food and a couch. I couldn't hide under those! I looked straight in front of me, seeing a fountain pouring water. I wasn't going to hide underwater! I looked to my left, seeing various statues. Perfect! "Sasha?" Thor asked in sing-song, "Where are you?" I giggled, hiding behind the statues. I didn't dare peek around the statues, knowing that Thor would see me. "Hmmm," Thor said, walking around, "Are you under the table, perhaps? No. Not under the table." I covered my mouth, holding in my giggles. "Oh? What is that I hear? The faint laughter of my fair maiden?" he chuckled. I bit my lip, crouching down and trying to sneak away. "My love wouldn't be hiding in the fountain, I know that for a fact... But is she behind the statues?" he asked. I counted to 3 in my head, then started sprinting the way I came. Thor laughed at me, holding his arm out and catching me, pulling me into a giant hug. "How did you know I came into here?" I asked, looking up at him.
"I figured you would attempt to hide from me," he said, "Now I do believe I get a kiss, since I DID catch you, fair and square." I smiled, wrapping my arms around his neck and kissing him. He picked me up and spun me around, keeping his lips in sync with mine. "Now what's my surprise?" I asked when he put me down.
"I'm not sure if you are ready for it yet, my love," he said. I stepped back, crossed my arms, and stomped my foot. "Not fair!" I pouted. He laughed, pushing hair behind my ear. "Come. Let us go to the gardens," he said, sticking his hand out. I just stood there, still pouting, trying not to smile. He looked at me, grinning. "I know that grin... What are you about to- Oh!" I said as Thor pretty much swept me off of my feet.
"I'm taking you to the gardens!" he said as he walked outside and down a few sets of stairs. "Put me down, Thor!" I laughed.
"No, you'll just run away from me," he said as he kissed my head. He set me down by a flowing stream and beautiful, blooming roses. "Why are they more vibrant than usual?" I asked as Thor looked at the roses behind me, and I looked at the ones in front of me. "Because you are happy," he said. I giggled, turning around to look at him. He stood, facing me, holding a beautiful white rose. "Its beauty is no comparison to yours," he said as he gave me the rose. I brought it up to my nose, inhaling its fresh essence. I looked down, my way of trying to hide my bright red blushing cheeks, but he lifted my chin back up. "Are you ready for your surprise now?" he asked me.
"I've been ready!" I giggled.
"Very well then," he said, smiling at me, "I'll race you to my fathers-" Before he could finish his sentence, I was already sprinting up the stairs to Odin's throne. All I could hear was Thor's laughter and the sound of my feet hitting the Asgardian bricks. I was truly happy at this moment. I had everything I'd ever wanted: being home at Asgard, running barefoot through the halls, the sweet sound of Thor's booming laughter, and more importantly, Thor, chasing after me. I stopped when I came to the door of Odin's throne, waiting for Thor. "Have you gotten slower, my King?" I joked as he jogged to me, out of breath.
"Absolutely not!" he said, acting offended. I giggled, while he opened the doors to Odin's throne, exposing the whole kingdom. "Thor..." I started.
"Shh," he said, putting one finger on my lips, "Just come." He smiled, taking my hand and leading me to Odin's throne. "Thor, my son, I understand you have something important to share with the kingdom?" Odin said questionably.
"Yes, father, I do," he said, turning to me, "My dear, not many things can make a strong King fall to his knees and surrender... But a woman such as yourself is one of them. Every time I see you, I feel defenseless." I tilted my head to the side, confused on what he was saying. "Every time I hear your laugh or see your sweet smile, my heart skips a beat. I have watched over you ever since you were born, and I still do. We have been through times no one should ever witness... We have aided each other in battle, defeating anyone who does wrong. Even in your true form, I feel helpless in your presence. You are the only woman to ever make me feel like this... You are the only woman who has ever made me think about my future. With that said, I have one question for you." He dug into his pocket, pulling something small and golden out. Was this what I thought it was? My heart was racing, and I couldn't hide the goofy smile I wore. He slowly got down on one knee, taking my left hand. "Sasha," he said, loud enough for everyone to hear him, "will you do me the honor of being my wife?"