Chapter 14

Today was a very loud day. Thor's ascension to power was today. He would be king. Everyone gathered outside of the kingdom and cheered. Music played as everyone waited for Thor to arrive. Loki and I were standing on the opposite side of Queen Frigga. King Odin merely stood in the middle of us all. I was in a honey gold dress with my hair pulled back in a long braid. Gold pins peppered it all the way down to the tip. My body sparkled almost from the oil I had rubbed down my body. Loki stood in his normal green and black robed attire. I could tell in his eyes he was not truly enjoying the day, but when he looked at me he merely smiled and curled his fingers into mine. I smiled and looked forward. I caught the king looking at us with a smile before looking forward.

Loud trumpets were playing and I could see Thor moving down the red carpeted aisle. He was in his armor with his metal helmet on. He smiled and lifted his large hammer to the air. He pointed at his friends and they laughed as they were recognized. I felt Loki's hand tighten around mine and I merely rubbed his hand with my thumb. Thor was getting closer to the king when suddenly a soldier was running up to his side. He suddenly whispered something into the allfather's ear and I watched Odin's eye widen and he frowned and looked up at a curious Thor.

"Clear out everyone. We will resume on another day." he merely replied. Thor seemed shocked and almost disappointed. I was worried as well at the king's sudden command. I looked at Loki and he tilted his head showing a little curiosity. Odin looked at his sons.

"Come. Only you two." he said and turned from the crowd who was now mumbling with concern. I felt Loki's lips pressed against my cheek.

"I will return." he replied and I only nodded and watched him leave. Sif and the others moved over to me.

"Princess what is going on?" she asked and I looked at her with mild shock. She gave me a knowing look. "Thor told us everything."

I did my best to keep my eyes away from Fandral, but I could see how upset he was. I merely shook my head.

"I do not know what has happened." I replied looking in the direction the king and his sons left in.

"If you hear anything…" Sif said and I looked at her knowing she wanted to know if I hear anything from Loki. I nodded.

"Yes of course." I replied and she nodded and turned and the group began to leave. Fandral however lagged behind to look at me. I stared at him and I took in all the sadness and betrayal he expressed. I wish I could say I didn't understand why he was feeling this way, but I knew our feelings had grown past the act of friendship. Well for him at least. I was unsure of how I felt about him. I had always been on Loki's side and even when we were young there was distance between me and the warrior's three. I slowly turned and began to walk into the kingdom with two guards following behind me, escorting me.

I walked in silence remembering when I had first met everyone….

I was sitting down merely watching as Loki and Thor clashed swords. We were all sixteen. I was in my regular golden dress. My hair was pulled back and separated in two braids that snaked down my body. All day the two princes' had been talking about friends who would be coming to spar. Finally four people were trotting our way on horses. Thor paused in his sparing and looked over with a smile.

"Ah Sif, Hogun, Volgstagg, Fandral! You made it. Just in time to spar. Hopefully you will put up a better challenge then my brother." he replied and Loki only scoffed and rolled his eyes.

"I am better with my magic then moving around like you." he said crossing his hands. Thor merely laughed.

"Your magic is not the only thing that will protect you in combat." he replied. I merely looked at the new company. One was a female. She had black locks and a rectangular face. She had on armor which was new. I never saw a woman with armor before. The warriors in Asgard were all men. She seemed to have confident eyes. She got off her horse and began to talk to Thor. Next was a large boy with braided red hair and a sword at his side. The other one was of Chinese ancestry and had his hair pulled back. He had long hair and was quite a handsome man. The last was a blonde with blue eyes and smooth skin. He had a sly way about him, his face seemed to smile. All of them had different designs of armor on. I merely looked down at the grass and got lost in my own world. I merely played with the grass.

"Alithya!" I heard Loki call out and on cue I got up and walked over towards him. He placed his hand on my back and smiled. "Say hello to our friends. This is Sif, Volgstagg, Hogun, and Fandr. You all this is my servant Alithya." I bowed my head in their direction. They all replied with 'heys' and 'greetings'. Loki then commanded me to sit in the shade so I would not get to hot and his command was greatly needed. It was quite warm out today. I was surprised they were not over heating in their armored suits.

I sat under the tree and watched everyone laugh and move around. I always thought about learning to fight, but the prince was very much against this. I watched in silence as they spared. They were fast in their movements and appeared to be very strong for their kids their age.

"God this heat is killing me. Servant girl fetch me water." Volgstagg commanded. I looked at Loki who glared at the large asgardian.

"She has a name." he hissed. Volgstagg rolled his eyes and I merely moved inside to grab a pitcher of water and filled up cups of water and returned to everyone.

"Ah thank you fair maiden." Hogun replied taking the cup. I nodded and looked at everyone as they took the cups. Fandral smiled at me.

"Thank you Alithya." he said and I glanced up at him and gave a small nod noticing his eyes lingered on me. So long that Thor had to elbow him in the side…

I sighed as I entered my chambers. I then realized something. When I was with him, I never turned blue. So it was just with Loki. This was odd to me. I sighed and removed some of my bracelets and jewelry. I took down my head thinking about why King Odin had called off the celebration. The door slowly opened and I turned to see Loki was coming in. I turned to him. He looked puzzled and serious.

"Something has happened?" I asked and he nodded.

"Three Jotun have entered the weapons room and attempted to steal the Casket of Ancient Winters." he told. My eyes widened almost. The casket was the power to the Jotun warriors.

"Entered? How did they get in here? My father should have seen them." I told. My father saw all. No one could get past him. Loki shook his head.

"I am unsure but the Destroyer killed them." he told. I shook my head. This made no sense. I moved to grab my cloak.

"I must go to my father." I replied. Loki was at my side in seconds. His hands stopped me.

"No. The issue is settled. Come let us bathe and meet Thor and the others in the lounging room." he told. His face showed assurance and it calmed me.

"Alright." I replied.