In the four weeks of their honeymoon, they didn't care for the outside world.
Loki woke up from a euphoric night's sleep. He could hear the soft sounds his love made as she slept next to him. He had slept curling into his pillow as she was next to him on soundly asleep on her back. He wanted every morning to be like this. Blissful and contempt. He snuggled a bit closer to remove the strands of hair blocking his beloved's face. He grazed her cheek and then her lips before pressing his upon hers. She was still sound asleep. Loki had a soft smug smile. He must have worn her out. Usually she still sensed him when he teased while she slept but not this time. He kept watching her until she woke.
Sigyn felt at ease when she woke up. Her blinks were slow but she could feel that her husband was still lying next to her. She turned her focus to him. He stared at her with contempt. "If you were not my lover, this would be creepy," she teased as she moved herself closer to him.
"Creepy?" Loki was offended. "Staring at your sleeping form would be creepy?"
"Next, time I'll let you know how it feels," she gave him a peck on the lips. "Good morning."
He gave her more of a passionate kiss. "Mm. Good morning." He wanted to embrace her again for another round this morning but Sigyn was sly enough to get out of bed first. Her glance and devious smile got him out of bed just as quick. He placed a green robe over his bare body. Sigyn moved her hair as Loki placed a similar robe on her. He helped move her hair out of the way. She was about to move her hair up with magic but he grabbed her hand to kiss it. "It's supposed to be messy."
The two headed to the kitchen. Loki grabbed goblets while Sigyn prepared part of the breakfast. Loki gathered the remaining part. Loki sat down at the table. Sigyn was about to sit on the opposite side when he grabbed her by the hand, jerking her into his lap. They spoiled each other by hand feeding most meals.
When Loki was there and not back in Asgard, he would show Sigyn all the portals and all the secrets this place held. He would try to prank her when she would walk astray from him. He would change shape into an animal but Sigyn knew each time however she enjoyed his mischief. He gained the trust of her two winged horses. The two enjoyed brisk rides. When Loki would come back from his time in Asgard, he would watch Sigyn gather food and hunt. He enjoyed watching her integrate into this solitude lifestyle as if it was normal. He enjoyed that she waited for him each time he left. It also made his heart grow cold that he would have to leave this bliss.
One night, while they were sleeping, Sigyn's dream started to become a nightmare. She dreamt she was walking through Asgard. She heard the people yell about a fire and smelled smoke. She turned around to see that everything she touched was in flame. Sigyn jolted herself awake. She looked over to see that Loki was still asleep. Sigyn let out a sigh of relief that he did not catch on. Sigyn snuggled into him warmth and protection before falling back asleep. Loki opened his eyes and felt her body next to his. He felt the jolt but had trained himself to not let her notice. If she really wanted to know she could but he could get away with occurrences likes this. He knew she had a nightmare. He encompassed her tighter. He wished he could take away the fear especially when he was not there.
Loki was away to Asgard commanding as Odin. Sigyn knew but didn't want to get herself involved. She was in trouble herself if she was found out that she was away from Jotunheim. Sigyn took this time to build herself an area to create weapons and such. She wanted to be productive as well as gift her husband with new daggers. Her hair was getting in the way but she did know of a way to use her hair as fuel to create strong steel. Sigyn turned herself into a Jotun to cut off her white hair. She placed it in bowl. Her hair now reached her midback. The weight was lifted off but she was not worried. Sigyn had a certain dagger shape in mind. She began her work as she shifted back to heat the flames.
It was nightfall when Loki came back. He opened the door with silence. "I'm home." His deep voice making its way through the rooms. No answer. He stepped through keeping his footfalls silent. He headed to kitchen where she was usually cooking. Empty. Loki headed to the reading room. Empty. "Sigyn?" His heart rate increased. He believed that she was here. He calmed his heart as he opened the master bedroom. Empty again. He let his shoulders fall. He pivoted around to use his long strides to get out of the house.
He headed out to the meadow where the three horses were watching him. "Where is she?" The three looked to a cave that was formed in the mountain. Loki looked up to the sky while letting out a breath. He headed to the cave. There was light emitting from there. He got there in time to see her pounding her hammer on hot steel. Her hair was tied back in a bun. She had minimal clothing on underneath her thick apron. He was relieved but aroused since she was dirtied and dripping with sweat. Loki leaned on the side of the opening not disturbing her. His chuckle echoed through the cave as he watched her blow fire on the steel. Sigyn placed the steel in water. She turned to him.
"You're home," she panted. The water bubbled and gushed against the metal.
"If I had known you were going to have this hobby, I would have come home sooner," he walked over to her but noticed the bowl of hair. "You cut it." His voice showing his distaste.
"Yes," she gave him a small smile as she took off her apron. "Hair can be used in different ways IF you know how to use it properly."
"What are we making?" He touched several pieces of metal. Sigyn didn't answer him. He turned to her. "Keeping secrets from me?" His lips curling into a smirk.
"Says the husband who has several," she kissed him. "Welcome home."
"Mm, touché," he pulled her into another kiss. "It must have been a long day for you as it was for me." He lifted her into his arms. "Let's wash our troubles away." He headed back into the house while nuzzling into her hair, nipping at her ear lobe, and kissing every inch of visible skin.
"Mm," Sigyn let out small gasps.
He used his back to push open the door before using his foot to kick it close. A few long strides from his legs and the two were in the bathing chamber. He prides her lips open with his tongue to delve into that home as well. He bit her lower lip right before the two submerged into the water with their clothes on.
"Ahahaha," their laughter echoed through the house as they reemerged.
Loki was having a hard time taking off his clinging clothes. Sigyn tried to help him. The moment issued more laughter as it made them fall back into the water. The stress of today washed away.
"How was your day?" Sigyn was massaging his scalp. He leaned into her.
"Ah," he let out gasp. His eyes were closed. "Mischief and-hmm- politics. Corruption. Ah!" He sucked in a breath. Sigyn bit her lip. "Creating conundrums. Ooh. Sigyn." She washed his hair. Her fingers caressed the back of his neck and shoulders. Her hot breath tickled his ear as her touch roamed to his chest. He leaned his head on her shoulder. His eyes still closed enjoying being spoiled by his wife.
"And?" She bit his ear.
"Ah-ah!" His lips twitched. "Peace is restored, again. Mm. I have builders restoring what was dam-aged. Guards training replacements. Ah-Asgard is restoring itself to its former glory."
As Allfather, Sigyn thought. She knew he had Odin trapped but where she did not delve into. Sigyn could still find him but she did sense he was safe. "And what of Thor?"
"That oaf is doing whatever he wants," Loki breathed out. "As he always did without remorse or about the consequences of his actions."
"As my husband does?" Sigyn gave a light tap on his chest.
Loki smiled as he jolted to her touch. "Mm. Of course." He opened his eyes to look up at her. "How was your day?"
"The garden is becoming a small arboretum," Sigyn gave a nervous laugh. "I have given the three their baths near the water fall. Read through an assortment of books before sewing new garments, ate lunch next to the pool while enjoying the aquatic life and then forging."
Loki gave a little smile. He enjoyed hearing the tasks she did when he was away. "Let's take a walk in the garden this evening. I want to see how my plants are doing. They must have grown and bloomed under your care." He caressed her cheek. "Those three have taken a liking to one another."
"Oh, not just a liking," Sigyn placed her hand on top of his. "My two are pregnant thanks to your horse."
Loki raised an eyebrow before having a smug impression. "I'm glad he is enjoying himself. Odin had him cooped up in the stables and small paddock. Not many were willing enough to take care of him properly. Feared by the stable hands who had to muck out his stalls and exercise him daily. Now, here he is, grazing until his heart's content with Valkyrie mares, their bellies swelling with his seed."
"You always did care for him," Sigyn remembered as she rested against the brim. "When we learned how to ride horseback, you snuck him treats every time. Always telling me that one day you were going to be his new owner and ride him for every adventure."
"I was a bit naïve back then," Loki groaned at the memory. "I wouldn't dare to bring him on an adventure knowing that I might lose him even though I have ways of surviving."
"It's nice to know he means that much to you," Sigyn moved his hand away from her face but still had it clasped within hers.
Loki stared at her trying to decipher if she would answer his questions. Before she noticed, he asked his first one. "Continuing my studies, I came across things Odin has been hiding." He observed her facial movements for any signs of answers. Sigyn glanced over to him before grabbing some ornate bottles with oil in them. He continued. "The Valkyries were once an abundant force and now are just secluded to taking those to Valhalla and sometimes guarding and fighting. A legion in the past." He pulled her hand to him, pulling herself to face him. "Now a small horde. I have caressed this whole body and there isn't a single mark of the Valkyior on you. Valkyries were beckoned with the wave of his hand and now I can't even call one to my side." His eyes narrowed at her.
Sigyn was unfazed by his determination. "There are some circumstances that are better left unknown." Loki softened. She did know the history, each Valkyrie knew about the history and made sure to never repeat it. "As for the mark, the Jotuns would revolt since it meant I placed my loyalty with Asgard."
"The Valkyior changed their ways, Odin must have done something terrible for them not serve the throne so willingly anymore," he placed her on his lap. "Odin has also visited the Norns on occasion." He planted kisses on her neck and jawline. She twitched and wiggled in his arms.
"If you visit them, you may not like what you hear," Sigyn breathed as she closed her eyes using her other senses to enjoy the situation.
He continued to graze his lips across her skin. "They have divine influence over the course of destiny of both man and Gods."
"Some fates cannot be changed," Sigyn gasped as she gripped him tighter. "But the future is still unknown. The Norns are weavers of destiny but also are the scribers. We can make our own fate." She pushed herself away from him. "You win, again." She puffed out her lower lip. Sigyn sat down beside him. She focused on cleaning herself again, ignoring his tricks.
Loki snuck behind her. He snuggled into the nape of her neck while holding her from behind. "I have more questions than I have answers. I have not cracked Odin's study yet. It is coded in a way that makes it seem as if it's just an old king's library. You have vast knowledge and insight on him and history of the nine realms." Loki pressed his lips into her skin.
"Seducing me to get your answers," Sigyn looked away letting out an internal sigh. "How low you have fallen."
Loki snickered. "I could go lower." His hands were lowering themselves as his lips were.
Sigyn bit her lip to keep from smiling. "I will answer what I can but you don't have to resort to your trickery."
"Liar," Loki lifted her onto his lap again. "You're enjoying it just as much as I." He breathed upon her neck while sending shivers down her spine. They proceeded to heat the bath.