Chapter 2

It had been sometime since then. I was 10 now and so was Loki and Thor was 11. It was for sure completely decided who would marry who once we were old enough. Thor to Sif and Loki and I. Which was okay with me. Loki is my best friend and he makes me so happy. I will tell you that Sif and I don't get along. Neither do the others. I only get along with Thor and Loki. I've been learning so much in practically everything. Heimdall has made it a point for me to learn as much as I can about Earth incase I should ever have to go back there which it is my home world so I understand. Frigga has even taught me magic along with Loki but I gotta say fighting has been alot of fun too. I really enjoyed it, sparring with Thor was alot of fun.

Especially when I bested him. That filled me up with so much delight like you wouldn't believe. Thor and I were like competetive siblings. Even though we weren't. I mean yeah one day I was going to marry Loki and be his sister in law.

I think thats quite a crazy thing for me to even think about. One day I'll be married to Loki. I mean he's my best friend so its okay I guess. Just gonna be gross to kiss my best friend since infancy. But I'd rather kiss Loki than kiss Thor. Thor can be too loud sometimes and I like my peace and quiet sometimes. During those times I'm reading with Loki. I like reading with Loki its relaxing. Theres alot of things I enjoy-

"Kari. Pay attention please." Mama Frigga said to me and I looked up. Ooops I was daydreaming again. Father (Heimdall) told me that its natural especially for ones who were originally mortal to daydream as much as I do. But it gets in the way of things. It gets in the way of studying and fighting and magic and even sometimes reading. When I read or when I read to Loki or when he reads to me I can't help but imagine the story in my head like its playing out right in front of me. Mama Frigga was teaching us about illusions today and I focused my energy to form a clone of me in front of myself and I smiled in victory. Although when I turned to Loki, he had more than one in front of him. He had 6. My clone and I pouted and crossed our arms and Mama Frigga looked at me.

"Kari you're doing very well to becoming a young sorceress. The best demi goddess sorceress I've ever seen."

"You think so Mama Frigga?" I looked up at her in disbelief and she smiled at me and nodded.

"Of course dear. I have a feeling you and Loki will surpass even me one day." She smiled at me and rubbed my cheek and I smiled back and she leaned to Loki and kissed his forehead. I giggled at him and he turned his head away from me. Loki could be so shy and embarassed when he wanted to be. There was one thing you could always count on with Loki. He loved his mother. After our magic class Loki and I went for our usual walk through the palace garden.

"I don't understand how you're so good at it and I'm not. I study more than you do." I said and crossed my arms and he giggled a little at me.

"Because I was given my powers from mother. You're learning from scratch so its harder." He explained and I sighed and nodded. I looked over to the bridge where the BiFrost was and I breathed in.

"Loki...do you ever wonder if the people on Midgard still believe in everything here…" It wasn't the question I wanted to ask him. But I would save that question for another time.

"I believe to a degree...but everyone stops believing eventually and they learn to distinguish real from fairy tale." He hummed at me and I nodded and I could feel his gaze on me.

"What princey?" I always called him that to annoy him sometimes and I could feel the eye twitch he had and I giggled inwardly.

"That wasn't the question you wanted to ask me. Was it?" He had a calm face as I looked up at him and I sighed. He always knows when I am upset or when something is wrong with me.

"Loki…"

"Kari…" He stood in front of me and he grabbed both my shoulders and I felt a chill go down my spine. This was normal cause Lokis body was always so cold. But I liked the cold it soothed me. Maybe thats why Loki and I get along so well. He could always help me relax and calm down.

"I just...I know my mother died a long time ago...but I can't help but wonder...if there is someone waiting for me there." I looked out in the direction where Earth was and what happened next just surprised me more than anything and it warmed my heart as my body felt cold. Loki had wrapped his arms around me and I hadn't even noticed the tears that trickled down my cheek. Why had I started crying? When did it start...I'm not even sure.

"Even if there isn't...I shall always be here with you…" He whispered and my eyes only seemed to water further. Loki was the only one I could ever let see me like this. Thor would make a comment about a girl crying. Loki just hugs me.

I hope the day never comes when I see Loki sad like this. It would break my heart and Loki makes me happy...so I want to always make him happy too.

Fast forward to later that night I went to father and I hugged him from behind. I heard him chuckle soflty and he picked me up and held me as we looked down on the earth together.

"The earth changes so quickly…" I mumbled and he nodded.

"You're a very observant girl...the earth will forever grow and change as it has always done." He kissed my head. "The prince is not the only one who always be here for you."

I smiled softly and I hugged him. No Heimdall wasn't my biological father and yes even though I only got some moments with him once every few days cause I tried so much not to bother him...hes the best father I could ever ask for. He kissed my forehead and he set me back down on the ground. "Go eat now child...you don't want to keep the King and the Queen waiting." He sat me down on the ground and he patted my head. I went back to the guard who was waiting for me on a horse and he started taking me back to the palace. I sighed as I rode back on the horse. I can't wait until I am tall enough to ride the horse myself. The guards aren't necessaily fans of me. Not many people on Asgard are once they learn I am from earth. Its why I try to keep it a secret. As we got back to the palace I was on my own to walk to the dining hall. Every day I have breakfast, lunch and dinner in the dining hall with Thor, Loki, Mama Frigga, and Odin. It is easily a bore...a major bore. Mostly its just quiet...no one talks during dinner. I sit with Loki and Thor on the kids side of the table and I sit in between them because you know sibling rivarly and all. Its whats best to be very honest. These two do rival sometimes. Usually when they eat its cause one is trying to eat faster than the other. Boys…

I finished eating and I jumped down from my chair and I pushed it back in and I bowed. "Thank you again for the meal Mama Frigga. Your Majesty." I bowed to both of them and Mama Frigga smiled and she came over and she hugged me. I hugged her back with a soft smile and I playfully punched Thor and winked at Loki as I quietly went to leave the dining hall.

"Do sleep well Kari…" Odin hummed and I turned back to him and I nodded. I guess you could say Odin and I don't really have a relationship. Yes he has given me a home and what not and has given me a father and friends and longevity but...Mama Frigga has always said everything Odin does is for a reason. Hes...hes never given a reason as to why he has saved me and brought me here. As I walked back to the room it was all I could think about tonight. And even as I stayed up playing with my magic overlooking Earth in my room it was still on my mind. To the point when Loki appeared I hadn't even noticed since I was so lost in my thoughts. His projection or clone whatever you wish to call it was next to me and even though he wasn't actually here when he touched my shoulder to bring me out of my thoughts I could feel his cold hands and I jumped and shivered a little and he pulled away.

"I'm always so cold and it scares you…"He looked down and then turned his head away from me. I sighed and poked his cheek. "Shut up.." I smiled and giggled before getting off my bed and running out of my room quietly I might add and to his room. He was shocked to say the least especially when I jumped at him and hugged him tightly. He froze before carefully hugging me back. I sat up and kissed his cheek and I saw his cheeks turn the light shade of pink. I giggled softly at him.

"Loki...you may have cold hands but that only means you have a very warm heart." As I said those words his eyes just widened and he held me close to him. And while his body was cold I could feel some warmth.

And that warmth made me smile.