"The three closest villages are Nibleluk, Borgen and Aaren." Fandral spoke as they were collected across a map. "Located here, here and here. It will probably be one of those the Jotunns will try and take first, which one we don't know yet." he stated. "We have a choice to make, either we can send all forces to one village to defend it or split up our forces into three. The good news is that the Jotunns only has one heart of Ymir! So when they move outside of the palace we will be able to confront them." then he looked. "We can also wait to make our own move until the Jotunns finally movie and we can see what direction they are moving at."

"No, there is only one thing to do." Thor stated. "None of the villages will be left unprotected. We'll split up our forces."

Fandral nodded. "Somehow I knew you would say that." he smirked.

"One Asgardian warrior has the strength of three Jotunns." Volstagg stated. "The reason why we have managed to keep Jotunnheim on its knees for so long is indeed because we are stronger and they are very well aware. It's only because of Ymirs heart they managed to take the palace."

"That heart is the issue." Thor agreed. "If we could only neutralize it, would could storm the palace and take it back."

"But right now, can't even get close." Fandral sighed deeply then silenced. "I hope Sif and Hogunn are doing okay."

There was a grim face expression on Thors face then he moved on. "Fandral, I want you to lead the troops to Nibleluk, Volstagg you will go to Aaren, and I will go to Borgen myself."

"Ahem your majesty." Volstagg coughed into his hand.

"Yes." Thor looked up.

"Perhaps you should consider who ought to stay and protect the all mother and all father." Volstagg commented. "Odin is in no condition to protect himself, the all mother is strong. But leaving them unprotected may not be prudent."

Thor closed his eyes, then groaned. "Fandral, forgive me. You shall stay here, general Tyr will take your place."

Fandral looked pretty defeated. "I understand." he stated. "We may be hidden, but the citizens hiding here also needs protection."

Volstagg put a hand on Fandrals shoulder. "It is an important task as well. We don't even know which village they will attack, if any at all."

"Aye." Fandral nodded. "I just… Want to help. I want to do, something!" he stated. "Anything really." he stated. "I wish we could storm the palace."

Thor sighed. "So do I. I wish we could go safe them… Sif, Hogunn." He closed his eyes. "Loki… Norns know what they are going to do to him." he stated. "I just beg that Loki is smart enough not to try and use the heart."

"What erhm… What exactly will happen if he does?" Fandral asked.

"According to father." Thor sighed. "Maybe he would be able to control it for a while, but eventually it would destroy him. And possible all things around him."

"Destroy how?" Fandral asked.

Thor was quiet as he looked at Fandral.

"Oh." Fandral looked down.

"Gather your things and your troops." Thor stated. "We'll move with the sunset and get to our positions while it's still dark. Heimdal has his position at the top of this mountain and will update us all on the Jotunns movements." he inhaled deeply. "We've been trained for this, all of our lives. We can do this right."

Fandral and Volstagg both nodded.

"Our duty is to Asgard, first and foremost." Thor breathed. "To its people… They must be protected."

And then nodded again as Thor stood up. "Make ready." and he walked out.

"URGH!" Harshly Loki was thrown into a cell, his wounded battered body hurting beyond reason with the impact.

"LOKI!" A scream shouted and Loki looked up to see the cell at the opposite side of the hallway, a force field up and a group of Aisir in there, thankfully kept warm by the warm magical flame.

A warrior maiden was pressing her hands towards the force field of the other cell, her eyes wide and horrified.

Loki couldn't help but smile a bit, the warrior maiden, behind all her skepticism and dislike for his ways. Clearly she was no worried.

Then Lokis smile faltered as Hogunn stood behind Sif, grabbing her shoulders as worry was painted over his face as well.

Then though the sight of them was blocked by a large Jotunn stepping inside and knelt in front of Loki.

Loki looked up to see Laufeys face above him.

"It doesn't need to be like this Loki." Laufey informed. "Work with us, your true people. And it's going to stop."

Lokis eyes were an Laufey then fell down again on the floor.

"What about those?" Laufey asked glancing behind him at the cell with the Aisirs, then back at Loki. "Now I understand, merely punishing you until you can't take it anymore is not enough. Some say use the whip other say carrot is the way to go. I always said, why not both." he stated. "So what can we do for you?" he asked. "Let those people go? I can see your magic is keeping them nice and warm. So, you must care about them."

Loki didn't move as he laid on the floor.

"Oh, back to this game again little one?" Laufey asked. "It truly is rare to see your children actually good at the silence game."

As expected Loki didn't move from his position on the floor.

"Think about it." Laufey stated. "It's a nifty flame you have going there, but we both know it wont last. And when it dies out, so do they." and he stood up walking out of the cell, pressing the button which made the force field appear and then finally he walked away.

As Laufey finally disappeared from the hall Sif shouted. "Loki! Loki are you hale? What did they do to you?"

"Your highness!" Hogunn called.

Loki glanced up. "Don't worry about me." he spoke in a hoarsh voice. "Laufey is right… That flame wont last for-ever. And I am now wearing magical binders, I can't make a new one for you."

"What-ever king Laufey demands! Don't give in!" Sif stated. "I will die for Asgard if need be!"

Hogunn nodded seriously, his hands still on Sif's shoulders. "I as well."

"We all would." Torkild stated from where he sat with his back up against the wall. "And I believe Prince Loki is the same."

Loki lifted his hand… His blue hand towards the forcefield, then touched it. With magic binders he could not change shape, he was in his hybrid form. "This is nothing." he stated. "I shall not bend to his demands."

Sif nodded. "Good."

"Forgive me." Loki breathed. "We may very well die in here, all of us." he stated. "But I promise you, we will be taking Laufey with us."

Sif's eyes were harsh. "I wouldn't want it any different. My prince." she stated.

"Heh." Loki smirked. "A warrior to the last Lady Sif. I can respect that."

Sif smirked grimly. "Thank you my prince."