"I wonder what the two are saying," Thor pondered out loud.
Sif looked at both and decided to take a guess, "Glut said something that shocked and upset Loki. Looks like he is getting what he deserves. I am quite fine with that."
"Tis the best that could ever happen," Hogun spoke.
Games are for children, I intend not such, Loki explained.
If games are for children then why are you the best at it? Sigyn inquired.
It was an easy gift to come by Loki bemused. Anyways, the others are quite staring. This conversation has ended. He looked away from her.
For now it has, Sigyn looked back to them as well.
"I believe someone won?" Volstagg asked. He was unsure.
"Twas more of a retreat," Sigyn explained. She looked out, there was still enough daylight.
Come Loki, we have much to do before the Harvest Celebration, Sigyn stood up. "Farewell, for we must be prepared for the Celebration," Sigyn looked at all of them and walked away with Loki following her.
"That was odd," Volstagg thought out loud.
"I wonder which one retreated?" Thor questioned.
Where are we going? Loki asked as he met her pace.
You'll see, was all what Sigyn explained. She lead him through corridors to finally one of the main entrances out of the castle.
Loki stopped when he reached the doorway. Sigyn was had already taken a step out. What will happen if I leave? He was worried about the consequences.
Nothing will happen. I have already sent a message to the Allfather and he has agreed. Doth thinks I will get thee in trouble? Sigyn asked.
Yes. I feel as if you are more of the trickster than I Loki took a step to be next to her. He felt happy to have gone outside for a change.
Come much to do and see and little time to do it in Sigyn turned and walked to a city area. Streets were bustling with Asgardians. Kids playing up and down the street. Those bowed at the sights of them.
Do not bother bowing, we recognize you are there. Just keep on going on your daily business Sigyn projected her thoughts outwards to them.
Sigyn stopped at a fruit stand. She looked over through to see what looked good.
Are we buying fruit? We have plenty in the castle, Loki looked over her shoulder. I don't understand why we are out here. We could have done this inside.
Just then two little boys around ten were fighting and ran by them. One bumped into the two of them.
"So sorry," he bowed. The other came back to him.
"Tis alright. What have you been playing?" Sigyn asked them.
"We were playing as warriors and that Jotun's and Chitauri were after us," the first one spoke.
"And did they get you?" Sigyn asked. Loki watched the three of them. It reminded him of when him and Thor were playing. She crouched down to them.
"Not yet," the first one spoke. "But we are mighty and cunning together. They won't ever get us."
The second one looked to him. "What if they really did?"
"How could they? We are realms apart and I would protect you even if they did come," the first stood strong for him.
"But they are both scary," the second spoke.
Sigyn spoke again, "You must remember that there is a truce between the Jotun's and us. They may look scary but not all are like that. We make look scary to other realms, but are all of us are?" The boys shook their heads. Loki agreed with them. "The Chitauri are the same. However we don't have a truce, but one can always be forged."
"What if one isn't, then we must fight," the first one spoke. The second nodded his head.
Sigyn shook hers. "A fight isn't necessary."
"It is," the second one chirped.
Sigyn shook her head again. "When you grow up, you both will be mighty and cunning warriors, but battles and wars does not have to be your life." The three were confused. "Kings do not pick fights just to show their importance and greatness. Warriors like to. These fights costs on all sides. The Chitauri and Jotuns maybe scary but they have families and homes. They may seem like savages and cruel warriors but they are just like you and me."
"Are you scared by them?" The first one asked in a whisper.
"Not at all," Sigyn spoke with the truth. "Now go back to playing. You are young and there is still daylight. Play before curfew." She shooed them along.
You are quite the eye-opener, Loki felt more respect towards her. Wish you or Sigyn were there when Thor and I were growing up, playing around like them. I might have turned out something different entirely. Then again if things had gone differently...
Life lessons come to those who need it than to those to want it, Sigyn started to walk on. Loki followed.
If I was to rule, would you ever follow me? Loki pondered.
No Sigyn replied.
Loki sighed and cast his eyes downward. I figured as much.
Tsk, tsk tsk. Sigyn shook her head at him. You judge too quick. I am a Valkyrior. I have only one leader, Brunhilde I am under Allfather for I was requested for this. If I was allowed to follow, I would follow you. Not because of pity or what power you think you have or what you could bring, but because I see your intentions. They are clear but they are chosen with the wrong path and create wrong outcomes.
Then they are not clear, Loki pondered.
They are, you don't always see the picture of how it should be, only what you want to see, Sigyn stopped on a bridge overlooking a river. Take this river for example. You are the little fish over there hiding in the moss. This bigger fish outside swimming around is your protection, yet you see it as an enemy or become jealous since other little fish respect out of terror. This fish will not hurt you. It only eats moss not other fish. You use your abilities to defeat this fish to gain acceptance of other little fish to follow you. Instead you become the bigger fish that scared the little fish in the first place. You would have only seen that if you swam out of the moss.
What is my moss then? Loki asked himself and Sigyn. She didn't answer him. He was trying to think. The moss is me. He finally found the answer as they started to walk back to the castle. I keep my own self from the realm.
You only see what you allow yourself to see. Those that are honored in Valhalla are worthy and see all. Your brother Thor is worthy and see's all. The same with your mother and father. Tis your turn now Loki. Sigyn and him made it to the entrance they came in.
The two made it back in time to receive dinner. Sigyn never ate in the view of someone. Both had their own meals sent to their chambers. A few days passed by and the two were seen out in the streets, walking through the gardens. Loki was finally starting to make sense of himself.
Sigyn believed it was time for him to take a trip to Midgard. She waited for him outside his room.
Come, we will go exploring again, Sigyn smiled.
I believe we have covered almost every area around the castle, Loki spoke.
This place is much different, Sigyn lead him to the bridge of the newly made Bifrost.
Loki stopped in mid step. Where are you taking me?
A surprise,Sigyn stopped and turned to him. I know there is dark memories that follow this route, but in order to head towards salvation one must reconcile with them in order to move ahead. That is also why we are walking to it. The two moved along.
I lost acceptance here, the respect for my brother and father, for even Asgard. I was trying to gain respect but I lost it from them. Loki walked with Sigyn.
You didn't lose the respect, you let go. Sigyn gave him the scene of when he let go of the hammer. Loki bowed his head in sorrow. Everything Allfather does, is with a purpose. The day you let go, was the day he couldn't.
Why didn't he ever say so when I came back? Loki looked up in fury.
It's still hard for him to watch you fly into the abyss. Never knowing if you were still alive. He asked Heimdall, but Heimdall could not see for you had hid yourself from him. He supposed you were alive, but never really knew until he saw you go to Midgard. The Allfather sees himself in you; your greed for power. Though he had a life lesson like Thor that made him see beyond what he was. He wishes that for you now.The two made it to see Heimdall.
"I see you have a prisoner," Heimdall spoke. "Twas nice to know that I cannot hear him." He laughed.
Loki shot him a nasty look the best he could. Sigyn placed her hand on his arm.
"Greetings to you Heimdall," Sigyn spoke. "I see you have been watching us for quite some time now. Shall I say the beginning of when he came back?"
"You are correct," Heimdall smiled back at her. "He has been moving it the right direction, thanks to your guidence. I believe the Bifrost is at your command."
"Why thank you," Sigyn and Loki followed him in.
"Where is that you would like to visit?" Heimdall asked. "I am unable to see what you want for you speak in minds."
"Midgard," Sigyn spoke.
Midgard? Loki looked at her astounded. Tis not safe for either if we go.
It will, you wait and see, Sigyn then thought to Heimdall. To the usual place that I was allowed to go before.
Heimdall shot them to Midgard. They landed outside of Manhattan.
We will surely get captured ,Loki was afraid that the Avengers might find him.
Have faith,Sigyn walked out of the circle they landed in, which was in the forest. She headed to a hidden barn that had a car in it. This is our transport to where we are headed.
Where are we headed? Loki was quite skeptical. You know how to use one of these devices?
A surprise. Don't worry, I will not put you in harms way. Sigyn got into the car. She was excited for it was a long time since she used it.
The two headed into Manhattan. She parked by an alleyway. She got out and he followed suit.
This way, Sigyn walked down an old part of town. Loki looked everywhere, he could see that the Midgardians had cleaned up and started to reconstruct buildings. He saw the Stark Tower in the distance. It was completed back to its glory with new additions.
Sigyn entered a small coffee shop with books lining the walls. A young person behind the desk was shocked to see what had entered. She quickly went to get the store manager. Out came an elderly black man who was talking to the young cashier.
"It's fine, don't worry. It's my friend. She dresses like that all the time," he smiled and looked up to see her and Loki. "This time you brought a friend."
"Yes, tis great to see you," the two hugged each other. "Come sit down, what brings you on this fine day?"
"We come to enjoy your company," Sigyn was delighted to see him again. She had been talking to his family line throughout the years. The two began to chit chat with Loki becoming curious and adding in his thoughts that Sigyn spoke for him.
While they were talking, the current disturbance notified Stark, SHIELD and the rest of the Avengers.
"Did Thor ever say when he was coming back?" Tony was in the kitchen of the new Avenger's pad. Steve sat at the table and was drinking coffee while reading the paper. He looked up from it and shook his head. Bruce was looking in the fridge for food.
"No, I don't believe he ever did," Bruce grabbed milk and closed the fridge.
"Jarvis, show me what you got," Tony grabbed the toast that popped up from the toaster.
Tv's started to turn on with several different views.
"Sir, the research indicates the bridge from Asgard, Thor's home, has been opened. It appears, Loki and an unidentified Asgardian has come along with." Jarvis spoke.
Steve and Bruce looked up to the tv's. Tony walked over to them.
"Give me a closeup on both," Tony demanded.
The closeup showed Loki had his mouth sown shut. One view was him following Sigyn. Tony eyed the close ups.
"It doesn't look like he is much of a threat," Tony remarked. The others didn't really believe him. "His trial must have went smoothly for his mouth looks to be sewn shut and he is following what looks to be like some Asgardian guard, a woman too. Don't believe me take a closer look." The two went over to him.
"Where are they headed to?" Steve asked.
"Looks like they went into a small little coffee shop," Tony brought up the picture. "She knows someone there, so that means she's been here more than him. Jarvis, tell Dr. Foster that it was not Thor. Also keep watch of these two and tell us if there is anything life threatening going on."
"Will do sir." Jarvis did what he was told.
The day nearly ending, Loki and Sigyn said goodbye to the shop owner and went back on their way to their realm. The three heard the disturbance again.
"They have left Earth sir," Jarvis spoke.
"That's odd. Why would someone come all the way down here just to speak to a coffee shop owner that does not having anything in his background that would suppose another war or fight that is coming on. He followed her like a puppy dog. Either she is a guard or more evil than him," Tony pondered.