It was the day of the Harvest Celebration. The people of Asgard were in full force of celebrating with bountiful meals, new clothes, flowers and produce harvested, animals caught or trained. Even on Midgard those who still believed in the Norse traditions were celebrating.
Allfather Odin delivered a speech and went around doing courtly things. Loki and Sigyn were there for most of them. The main part would be held in the evening with dinner and dancing.
It was a few hours before the evening and Loki was stalling to get ready in his chamber. He mostly just sat on his bench looking out into Asgard feeding his dark and turmoil anguish more fire. Sigyn heard his thoughts and went to his chambers. She stood outside his doors.
May I come in? She asked.
You may, Loki responded. He was still glooming.
Sigyn had never been in his room before. She took in the surroundings. Books upon books were lined against the walls in shelves. His bed was of gold and greens. He had his weapons and armor on stands to one side of the room. A door leading to his own bathing area. There was an empire style couch sitting against one of the walls with books. Sigyn decided to sit there. There was a small stand next to her. With a small stack of books. She picked the top one up and opened. It was written in his hand writing. She quickly closed it. She then took another from the stack, she opened it and it was the same. She tried the next one and the next one all were the same. Loki laughed a bit at her.
You are not at all afraid I might read? Sigyn put the books back in order.
None the least, Loki shook his head. I don't believe I will ever get out of this inner turmoil.
In due time it will happen, results cannot be instant Sigyn got up and tried to choose a book. She opened and there again, his hand writing. Are all these books diaries or did you write your own stories? Her heart started to race. She knew what these books were. Loki kept writing to her.
Loki got up and went over to where she was. Not all are. The ones written are diaries but more of unsent letters.
Unsent? To whom where they for? Sigyn put the book back while Loki had picked one out. It was small compared to the rest.
Tis my first book I ever wrote in, and all of these unsent letters were to Sigyn. We had a way to communicate with one another that the rest did not know. When she left I kept writing to her. He opened the book and showed her. Twas a friend I could always share my thoughts with and would not be judged. Once she left, I had no one who would really have the same outlook as hers. I went back to writing to her. It kept me busy and calm.
Sigyn looked up at him. She knew he missed her. It was starting to get hard for her. She could tell that he really liked her much more than a friend. She wanted to tell him that she was there. That she was always there for him.
How many did you write? Sigyn looked back to the books.
I've lost count. I would even write poems, and fables and things I have learned and put them in their own individual book. Loki put the little book back.
Would you ever send them to her? Sigyn wondered.
No, I feel if I did, there would be no point to it. If she did read them, what would happen then? She would tell me what she thought through her own letters and books, but it would lead to nothing. We would not be able to see one another. Loki sighed.
You give up before you even start Sigyn shook her head. Tis not right. Although it may end up that way, at least you know you told her.
An idea popped into his mind. You can tell her. Sigyn was taken aback. You can read these in your spare time and tell her everything of what I had written to her. I would rather keep these books here for myself to reminisce about my past.
I will, tis will be great for her to hear from her friends from when she was a young lass Sigyn smiled. Where do you want to start?
Loki reached for the little book again and handed her a small stack to go with it. It was getting to that time to get ready. She would put these in her chambers while he got ready.
When she came back she stood outside his doors once again. She knew he was ready, yet stalling. Loki did not want to go.
May I come in? Sigyn asked again.
You may, Loki was looking at himself in the mirror when she opened the doors. He had on his armor for battle and celebrations. He did not have on his horns though.
Stalling? Sigyn walked through.
Before Loki was to answer, Odin knocked and came through.
Allfather Sigyn bowed to him. Loki turned around and bowed as well.
"Glut Angrboda, I thought I would find you here," he spoke with a mischievous smile. "I would like you to been seen in your celebration attire for tonight."
Celebration attire? Loki looked between the two. I thought you always had to wear this?
I wish at times I could, but I do have celebration ceremony attire Sigyn thought back.
"I would like for you to change right away," Odin demanded. Sigyn bowed again and then left. "My son, wait for her here and I will see you at the celebration." He then left.
Loki didn't have to wait too long. He stood with his helmet on and looking out into Asgard. Sigyn reached his closed doors. Ready? She asked. He walked to the doors and opened them to see her. Loki stopped in his tracks.
She wore a peach dress that fit her figure with brown lacing on the sides of her waist. It had wide sleeves from the mid bicep down. The collar was wide and fit upon her shoulders. A red and gold belt fit upon her hips. She had red and gold on the trims of her sleeves, mid bicep, neckline and the ends of her gown that made a small train behind her feet. The gold necklace stood upon her neck. Pale gold breast plate was fit over her and cinched in the back. She wore a red veil veil with gold and peach trimming. The veil reached left her lips in view,which were the stain of a red, red rose.
"I believe I have caught you unguarded," Sigyn smiled a closed smile.
Quite indeed Loki took another step to be beside her. Are you still able to keep me in line with that attire? He teased her.
Why yes I still can. The two walked towards the main hall. Loki took her hand and lifted it to the air.
I believe proper etiquette shall surely be bestowed, he looked to her. Her breath almost hitched.
The two entered the grand hall to see hundreds of people gathered about. There was dancing in one area with musicians. In another there was food and tables. Asgardians were also in the rest of the areas chatting about.
No one really seemed to notice them when they came in. They headed straight towards King Odin and Queen Frigga. The two had just got done chatting about. Sigyn took her hand away and curtsied to royal couple. Loki bowed slightly to them.
"Tis most gracious to see you as more of a maiden," Lady Frigga spoke.
"You're ever so kind, my Lady," Sigyn smiled with closed lips.
"At first, when I saw the two of you, I thought he had a found a maiden to take," Frigga smiled.
Mother! Loki was embarrassed. Doth she not know that I have no eyes for any maidens.
"I believe you are embarrassing him," Sigyn gave a soft laugh.
"It will come a time, Loki, when you will find your maiden," Odin looked to Frigga and back to him and winked.
Till come a time when we can discuss this later ,Loki sighed.
"He does not believe so, maybe in seasons to come," Sigyn spoke.
"Paa! The two of you shall go, I have not much as the young blood I once had in me, and will cut the night short," Odin smiled.
The two of them bowed and curtsied and left to find Thor and the gang. They were by the tables full of food.
"Aww dear brother," Thor went to pat his brother on the back who was not prepared for it at all. Thor wanted to hug him but felt that he didn't trust him enough to get that close. "Tis great to have your company." He released and bowed quickly to Sigyn.
"And what a glorious maiden, this can not be thou fierce Valkyrior Glut Angrboda?" He winked.
Loki fixed himself from the mishap and watched the rest come over to them.
"Why yes it is," Sigyn curtsied back to him.
"Glut, tis unworthy to lie about such divine beauty," Fandral took her hand and kissed it. "Is thou not a maiden to conquest?"
Loki was trying to keep calm. Though a thought did bubble its way to the surface. He thought about Sigyn and how she would be by his side as well.
"Tis not a maiden to conquest, repeat I shall no more," Sigyn smiled. Still showing no teeth.
And you say tis I who hide and sulk? Loki smirked to her.
Aye, tis true. Yet flattery shows nothing, actions not words, Sigyn caught sight of Sif and a blonde fierce woman standing next to her. The two were talking as of old friends. She had blue eyes and a muscled figure. She wore white gown with silver and dark blue accents. It was Brunhilde. Sigyn knew it from anywhere.
Brunhilde turned to look at her. "Lady Glut Angrboda!" She was delighted to see her.
"Lady Brunhilde!" Sigyn was equally fond.
The rest watched in curiosity.
"Tis seasons from when we last met," Brunhilde hugged her and Sigyn hugged her back.
"Aye, it truly is," Sigyn spoke. "I thought you would be in battle."
"Nay. Thou would not miss the celebration," Brunhilde smiled. "Willst thou come back again?"
"Aye. I will and fight alongside thee I must," Sigyn spoke broadly. "Tis an honor to be in battle with thee."
"And tis an honor to bring thy worthy to the gates of Valhalla together," Brumhilda put her hand upon Sigyn's shoulder. The two smiled at one another. Brunhilde let go and looked to the rest.
"Till morrow Sif," she spoke. "Tis great fables told, thy must speak with the rest."
A great insight to who you really are Loki thought.
Tis more than the eye can see Sigyn thought back.
The group of them chatted away for an hour or so. Loki and Sigyn grabbed food to nibble on. Afterwards, Loki sought an opportunity to ask Sigyn to dance.
This night seems more of friends and not guard and prisoner Loki extended his hand to her. Sigyn willingly grabbed and he lead her to the dance floor.
The two started to waltz around the floor with the rest of the couples.
Tis seems that way, yet do not let thinks it is,Sigyn warned. Trying to woo with pleasant thoughts and ideas of presents will not count you worthy.
You see through me so well, Loki smirked. The two twirled around. The young maidens watched in awe of Loki.
However, thy young maidens on the edge would believe thee so, Sigyn sent him the scene of the few young maidens swanning about Loki.
Loki looked over to them and back to her. Thou probably thinks they can clip the horns and ring the nose for ones fable warrior.He was not at all impressed.
A stubborn bull turned prized beef Sigyn laughed. Tis quite imagery. They will want a chance to dance with you.
Am I allowed to forsake others companionship? Loki asked in a more serious tone.
Aye, we'll see how it will benefit. Choose one who you think tis most worthy to dance with you,Sigyn allowed.
The song was over and he led Sigyn over to the swooning maidens. Sigyn spoke for him.
"Young maidens, good evening, I am Loki," Sigyn spoke.
Some giggled at this. They all said their names. A shy brunette was Osk. A petite blonde was Kitta. A strawberry blonde was Embla. Sigyn could tell that even though Loki was troubled and evil at times, they still thought they could change him. Loki chose Embla. Which had been a good choice, Sigyn thought. She was more mature of the three. Sigyn watched them glide around the room and listened to their thoughts. Embla was at times feeling like a spring chicken and Loki felt bored. Sigyn found it most amusing.
Loki led her back to the original spot she was in and held his arm out for Sigyn. He was not impressed at all.
"Thank you maidens for the wonderful evening," Sigyn spoke. The girls swooned again.
Well that came from me not you, tsk tsk tsk,Sigyn walked away with Loki. How was the dance?
Dreadful, Loki gave her a side glance. Did you not listen to her?
Yes, I did, Sigyn and him stopped by the outdoor area of the grand hall. She is most wooing with her presence and her words. Tis a wonderful thing you kept your mouth shut and thoughts to yourself. She is going to remember this night for many seasons to come.
You must be playing a trick, tis not the truth? Loki raised his eyebrows.
Tis the truth, Sigyn sighed. Thou must remember that not all are fated for each other, but one can wish. And thou must respect other's wishes.She started to walk away.Come, tis too much for now.
Loki followed Sigyn down to the bridge toward the Bifrost.
We are not going on another adventure are we? Loki caught up to her and took her arm.
Naye, tis too late to go adventuring Sigyn and him made it to one fourth of the way on the bridge. She stopped and looked to the stars.
We came to look at stars? Loki questioned.
What else would one come out here for? Do you see there with the blue dust by it? Sigyn thought to him with almost of an awe sound.
Aye Loki didn't see where she was going with this.
That's Jotunheim. A place those believe of a baron cold wasteland, others the perfect home.Sigyn liked Jotunheim.
Doth not afraid of frost giants? Loki asked.
Naye, more curious about them. In all the seasons of being a Valkyrior, there have been few frost giants who have made it to Valhalla,Sigyn looked over to him and then back to the realm.Tis my luck to have brought one to the gates. He was not cold nor ruthless, but strong and compassionate. When the gates opened, he thanked me for bringing him there and smiled as he walked into Valhalla.
Did he turn into man? Loki questioned. He thought about himself being the frost giant that he is and turning into man while reaching Valhalla.
Naye. He was proud for what he was and you should too. Not many could say that they have danced with a frost giant. Sigyn lightened up his spirits.
The two talked for quite a while. Sigyn and Loki ended up sitting on the bridge. Sigyn laid her legs off to one side.
Doth will ever think I will have a maiden? Loki asked. He was forlorn. If there was a maiden he wanted, she was nowhere in his grasp at all.
Aye and Nay. Sigyn looked at the stars. You are longing for a partner yet you believe your burden is all of your own and no one's to share.
Willst thou ever have a warrior? Loki was curious. Thou should. It would be a wonder not to have one.
It would be too solemn for a Valkyrior, knowing her warrior hath fallen. Tis worse if he could not reach the gates of Valhalla. Sigyn sighed.
Was there ever a warrior? Loki looked to Sigyn to see.
Naye. Tis no warrior in sight for Glut Angrboda. I only see my duty and my duty alone. Sigyn looked to him.
Doth Sigyn thinkst the same way? Loki looked back to the stars. He half wanted to know and the other half didn't.
Sigyn smiled. I do not know the answer. I have never asked her, nor did I seek it in her mind.
Loki looked to her with astonishment and with ease.Tis late, and Heimdall is watching.Loki got up first and helped Sigyn up.
Sigyn looked back to the stars one last time. "Oh the realms and stars so bright, how tis a wish to stay out all night." She smiled for the first time with fullness. Loki thought it was one of the most beautiful things he has ever seen. A small part of him told him that the saying was a bit familiar, but didn't really think about it. Loki just shrugged it off and held out his arm for her.
Be careful with what is said, Heimdall thought to her. I have caught on young Sigyn. Tis great for your presence here, but Loki will catch on if you slip up. He is always up to trickery.
Thank you Heimdall, Sigyn thought back as she walked away with Loki. Thou will keep in mind. His mind hath sensed it, but did not fully recognize it. I shall watch my words more often.