"Princess? You must awaken!" She heard a young and happy voice, but nothing like Mara's. Sera's eyes opened and saw a woman with curly brown hair and brown eyes to match. A big smile was on her face and light freckles covered her cheeks. "I am Grid."

"Where is Mara?" Sera asked, plopping up on her elbows. Her dark hair covered past her shoulder and her emerald eyes gave a beautiful shine. The young maid felt slightly envious for the beautiful girl that stood in front of her. Although Grid was not an ugly girl, she didn't think she was beautiful as the young woman who stood in front of her.

"She is working for your ball, I am here to fill her place for the day." The maid smiled

"When is the ball?" Sera groaned, getting up revealing her Midgardian pajamas.

"It is tomorrow, My Lady." The maid tucked her hair behind her ear and starred. Sera felt the uneasiness between them. "Princess, may I ask, why are you wearing such clothing?" Sera had on a loose V-neck shirt that hung low, exposing some cleavage, and thick pajama pants that hung on her hips.

"Midgardian pajamas, what someone would sleep in." Sera said with a soft smile. 'Way better than those nightgowns.'

"Everyone on Midgard wears these?"

"No, I- Well the people on Midgard- wear different things to bed."

"What other things do you wear?"

"Sometimes I go to bed in just an oversized shirt, sometimes like these cotton-like shorts, sometimes long sleeves...I mean it just depends on the person. People wear whatever they really want to bed. Some people wear nothing to bed." Grid gave a weird look. 'Mortals are such weird creatures.' Grid thought

"Ohh, women are accustomed to wearing nightgowns."

"You have to wear nightgowns? "

"We don't have to..but it is the proper sleepwear for most women so-"

"Ew, screw that, wear what you like," Sera said and the maid laughed.

"It is easy for you to say, Your Majesty. You have grown up in a place where such irregular things are fine." The maid spoke, being very careful not to upset the princess. "You should get ready, it is time for breakfast."

"Can't I just go like this?"

"But.. I...You have slept in that? Isn't that...How do you say it? Weird?"

"We eat breakfast in our sleepwear. It's normal."

"..I do not know if you can..I mean-"

"You're new here aren't you?"

"Yes, M'lady" She answered, slightly embarrassed.

"Hmm.. and another question."

"Yes?"

"Do any woman around here wear pants?" And all you got was a laugh from Grid and left, leaving Sera in her room. "Was that a yes?" She groaned getting up and putting on a green dress with a grey sweater and flats, which emphasized her shortness and her curves. She walked over to the full-length mirror and stared at herself. Her hair was still slightly wet from when she showered the night before but still fell in her usual waves with slight frizz. Her green eyes looked slightly dead and her skin looked slightly paler and sickly looking due to her throwing up. The princess felt disgusted looking at herself and quickly walked to the door. She opened her door and saw Grid standing in front of it with a smile on her face.

"Mara told me you needed help getting around." She said. Sera followed behind her in silence. It wasn't an awkward silence, just a quiet one. All Sera thought about was that man from the other night. 'How could he know the lullaby? I don't even think Thor knows it.' Sera tried to remember what he looked like. 'Dark hair..tall..A voice with manners...what color were those eyes?'

"PhiPhi! Good morning!" Thor spoke, knocking her out of her trance. 'I guess this will be our routine.' The princess thought as Thor hugged her. "Did you sleep well?"

"Yes, thank you." She responded with a sweet smile.

"That is great! I would like to introduce you to my son, Magni." Thor walked over to her with a younger boy. He was a couple of years older then Sera, but that doesn't really matter in Asgard. He looked almost like Thor, practically a copy of him. 'A very attractive copy of Thor'. There were a couple of differences that Sera noticed. She noticed that Magni hair was blonde but had like a red kind of tint, basically, a strawberry blonde and his eyes were blue but showed grayer than Thor's. 'But he was sure as hell built.'

"It's nice to meet you, cousin," Sera said with a warm smile, trying her best to make a friend. The young girl put her hand out for him to shake.

"I'm not your cousin." He spat, rejecting her handshake, and Thor hit him on the back of the head. "What? We are not." Thor gave a loud sigh, giving Magni 'the look'. The boy knew he was going to pay for it later.

"Are you hungry Sera?" Thor asked. Was she? She rather not throw up again so she shook her head no. "Ah good, then Magni could spend the day with you. Won't you, Magni?"

"Yes, father." He replied bitterly

"And be respectful to your beautiful cousin." He glared, which Magni returned. 'Awkward. What the hell was his problem?!' Sera tried to get over the slight anger she was feeling.

"Come on, Serphi." Magni said and she starred. 'This kid was just hating the fuck out of me and now he is giving me a nickname?' Sera is a hothead, much like her father. But this was the first time the prince actually took Sera into notice. He couldn't deny that she was gorgeous or mesmerizing. Her dark hair, darkest hair he's ever seen on Asgard, fell in beautiful waves, and her big emerald eyes, captivated him. He loved her curves and her height but he knew he had to stop. She believes they are related and him looking would make it weirder then it already is, but Magni couldn't resist. Once they were walking alone Sera decided to speak.

"I know we didn't grow up together but we are blood-related and we're family..." Magni gave Sera a look as if he was honestly sorry for her.

He replied only but a small mumble, not even hearable to Sera "It's a shame they had to lie to you." It amused Magni that Sera followed him like a lost puppy. It was pretty obvious that she didn't know her way around the castle. "You sure you don't want breakfast?"

"I am sure...Why?"

"You just look really thin- I mean nice curves but you're a tad boney there. " He smirked, not caring what she thought. 'Pig.'

"MAGNI!" Male voices screamed, interpreting what Sera was going to say. "You have to come! It's about Halvar! He's getting dunked." Magni's face stayed as a smirk while he hurried to go, but realized Sera was still with him. He knew his father would practically murder him if he left her alone.

"I will come if that is what you were going to ask." Sera smiled, noticing Magni's mouth open to speak. He winked and rushed to his friend, Sera not far behind. Magni's friends didn't even notice the girl at the rate they were going. The princess just picked up her paste, making sure not to lose them.

Loki sat in his cell trying to extend his magic limits outside the cell. It didn't take him long to get himself up and working. All he wanted to do was see his little light. He closed his eyes and opened seeing Sera with Magni. 'Hmm, the oaf's son.' He smirked at himself for getting his magic to work and extend as far. They were at the backside of the castle, by the beach. Seraphina was all the way in the back, trying not to be spotted by the group of boys and girls. Loki couldn't get over his daughter's beauty. They were making fun of this young man whom Loki remembered. He is the scientist's son, a very intelligent boy. He had small muscles, very obvious he wasn't built, had very light unmanly blonde curly hair but it didn't go past the nape of his neck. She realized some of the men were kicking him, pushing him, even punching. Sera stared at them, wide look on her face was true horror. 'Why in Odin's name would Magni take her to this!?' Loki's anger grew. 'Now she is scared!'

"P-P-Please gu-uys!" Halvar begged, making tears form in Sera's eyes. Magni occasionally looked over at Sera to make sure she was still there. After the beating, they threw him into the water and began to leave. They were all laughing and walking away like nothing ever happened. Sera went behind a tree as they walked past, she didn't want them to see her.

"We are going to the city," Magni said from behind her, making her jump. Magni had smirk slapped on his face as he looked at Sera up and down. Loki just wanted to attack him for the way he was looking at his daughter.

"I don't feel so good, I want to stay at the palace." She lied, Loki sensed it.

"Seraphina, please don't tell my father." He glared and spoke in thundering stern voice. Loki knew it slightly frightened her.

"I won't...I-I..I promise." She stuttered.

"You better not." He tried to glare but they both knew he wouldn't touch her. So he rolled his eyes and walked away. Once he was out of sight Sera ran down to the boy, as he got out of the water.

"Sir, are you alright?" The boy just stared at her in confusion. He couldn't even see her because of his horrible vision. He just guessed she was another girl picking on him.

"If you're going to insult me, do it quick...I am looking for my vision goggles." Sera glanced in confusion as he picked up a high tech like glasses. It had interesting and bright colored lines moving and was shaped like glasses, it looked practically like them.

"Are those like glasses?" She asked kindly, ignoring his rudeness. Halvar starred at her. 'Why on Asgard is some girl using Midgard words?' Once he put on his glasses he realized who she was. Seraphina, Princess of Asgard. He jumped down on his knees, bowing. Loki laughed at the way the boy dived down to bow but was angered of his daughter's kind heart. He was being rude to her and she didn't even care?

"My Princess, I am so sorry for being rude.. .I-I didn't know it was you..I-"

"It's fine, are you alright? You look horrible, let me take you to the healers." She spoke in a kind voice.

"No!" He shouted and then realized he yelled. "I mean no, I can't risk getting Magni in trouble."

"What is your name?"

"Halvar, my friends call me Hal... Well, they would if I had any friends. " He gave a nervous laugh. Sera expected his voice to be slightly deeper or expected him to have at least one friend. "Princess, you sure are beautiful." She gave him a small smile. Loki knew his daughter was beautiful but he couldn't help but get annoyed when boys come near her. She is too innocent for them, they will hurt her.

"You don't have to call me princess...I am Seraphina. You can call me Sera or Serphi."

"Well Serphi, you are the most beautiful woman in all of Asgard." He smiled sheepishly, making Sera smile. Loki noticed she didn't blush but it wasn't like he was expecting her to. Halvar wasn't very attractive or very good with women. Loki remembered girls pick on Hal, throw things at him when he was still such a young boy.

"Thank you. Why were they hurting you before?"

"You saw that?" He was embarrassed, he really was no match to those guys. "Well, it's because I am not like them."

"Like them?'

"I really don't like to fight. I like technology and science." He said and sighed. " I don't think like them or care like them or have the same goals as them." He glanced at this weird clock type thing and gasped. "Princess, I got to go but it was nice meeting you. I will see you around the palace?" He asked. More of meaning 'can you be my friend' to Hal.

"Yes, you'll surely see me at my ball tomorrow." He smiled and kissed her hand, then rushing off. His skinny arms and legs looked slightly funny to Sera as he ran, they just kind of flung around. He needed a friend and she wanted to help him. Loki watched cautiously at what she was doing. Sera sat down and clicked her bracelet, hoping someone would answer. Suddenly Tony's face popped up, making her laugh. 'Hmm..Man of Iron.' Loki thought suspiciously.

"Well hello there Princess! It's about time, you know, I thought you forget about me." He joked.

"How could I forget about the famous and amazing Tony Stark" He laughed "Where is everyone?"

"Well Bruce is doing a SHIELD lab experiment, top-secret, don't tell any Asgardian there. Uhh, Clint is on some mission with Natasha and Steve. Pepper is working at the office and I am right here."

"I miss you guys," Sera said honestly. Loki stared at her in disbelief. 'How can she miss someone as obnoxious as Tony? Or as annoying as the whole Avengers?'

"We miss you too sweetheart." A tear fell down his cheek, which he quickly wiped it, even though Sera already saw it. "How's life there?"

"Eh, they are having a ball for me tomorrow." 'Does she not like it here?' Loki thought. 'It's that damn Thorson!'

"That's nice, fancy dresses, cute boys, huh?" He tried to make the best of it which worked.

"There are some good looking boys here, actually. Thor's son is a little bitch though." Loki smirked at this.

"Like father like son, you know." It was at this moment that Loki actually liked Tony.

"HEY! That's not nice Tony."

"You're the one who said it." He laughed. "Have you seen your dress for the ball?"

"No, I think Frigga is picking it. She is the queen, my ,uh, grandmother."

"You don't sound too pleased in saying that." 'What is wrong with Frigga?'

"I'm just not used to having grandparents or uncles or annoying pig cousins." Sera sighed "All I hear is the same thing and I feel so weird here. I don't really have anyone here that I can relate to, let alone talk to. I feel like something is missing but I don't know what that is." Loki's heart sank, could he be possibly what was missing?

"Hey, you're in Asgard! I mean you're far away from Clint, damn he's annoying. And besides, you have us! The Avengers!"

"I wish you guys could have came here."

"I wish so too Princess...Hey, are you on a beach?" He asked randomly.

"Yeah, don't ask, I have no idea."

"Do you know your way back?" Tony questioned, voice full of concern.

"I'll find a way." She smiled and he laughed. "How has Natasha been?"

"She misses you like crazy, crying the night you left. The WHOLE night. Nick thought it'd be best to assign her something so she would forget about it."

"Sir, the President is on the line." JARVIS spoke.

"Ugh, sweetheart I got to go. Iron man business."

"Okay, tell everyone I said hi! I love you, Tony."

"I love you too, munchkin." He hung up. Loki stared at Sera as she just watched the ocean flow. It seemed like hours he been watching her stare at the ocean. He actually began to get frustrated she wasn't doing something else. He wanted to get to know her, try to relate to her. He looked closer and watch tears fall down her cheeks, which she just ignored. 'Does she truly hate it here? Does she not remember all the joys she has had? This is her home!' Loki got angry. But he wasn't angry at her or Thor or even Odin. He was angry at himself. It was his fault this happened. He should've forbidden the rights of her mother like intended. He should have never let her leave with that quim. He should have looked harder. He should have never given up.

"Father told me you didn't come back." Magni spoke to her and Loki just wanted to lash out at him. She quickly wiped her eyes and turned to him.

"It's nice over here."

"Hmmm.." He said and then laughed.

"What?"

"Frigga was very angry because they couldn't find you. Your dress is here." Sera gave a smile. "Are you going to watch the waves for another hour or you coming in?" Sera nodded and got up, trying her best to ignore his rudeness as they walked inside the palace.

I know this isn't much guys but next chapter is her ball!

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