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Amaliya nodded enthusiastically grinning from ear to ear. The Princess had taken to making flower crowns for her father and brothers then delighting in making them wear them. More so her brothers who protested greatly. Mother and daughter were enjoying the warm breeze, picking flowers, and singing together. Enjoying their time in the meadow before they had to return for the family celebration. Then Amaliya shivered.
"What is it Liya," Saga asked as the same cold wind hit her. She then knew what that meant, Frost Giants. She grabbed Amaliya, "Listen to me my love run back and get your father. I will call Heimdall."
"But mother," she protested.
"No Amaliya, you must go," she heard the Jotuns getting closer, "you must go, now. Heimdall!"
It was too late, the Jotun soldiers that Laufey had sent descended upon them. Blades of ice formed on their arms as they glared menacingly at the pair. Saga blocked Amaliya from view hoping to contact Arkyn or Heimdall would see in time.
"Move out of the way," one of the Giants growled, "We've come for the girl."
"You will have to kill me before you touch her."
The Jotuns chuckled evilly and low, "That will not be a problem," the other told her.
"Amaliya," Saga demanded, "Run."
The girl sent out a high pitch scream running toward the palace that injured the Jotuns temporarily letting her get away from them but she stopped and turned. Saga was holding the Jotuns as best she could inflicting pain in their minds. The Frost Giants were on their knees in pain and it looked as if Amaliya's mother would get away. Then the Bifrost opened breaking the concentration that Saga had. The Frost Giants regained their senses quicker than anticipated and before they could be over taken by Odin and the Einherjar guard one of them had fatally wounded the Queen. Odin took aim with Gungnir killing the Jotun that had killed Saga. The remaining Giant headed in the Princess' direction, she was frozen in fear standing in the meadow. Odin destroyed the other soldier before he reached Amaliya. He ordered his guard to go to the palace to inform Arkyn of what happened and to take Saga with them, he would bring Amaliya.
He went to the girl gently picking her up she had passed out after the altercation. Her eyes fluttered before opening them to Odin. The bright teal color had been replaced with lavender, understanding crossed his face after a moment the gifts of Infinity had been passed down the Amaliya. Tears flowed out of the girl like a waterfall and she clung to Odin as he took her back home. When Odin got to the palace Arkyn was defeated in grief along with his sons. The Allfather handed Amaliya to one of the attendants before taking Arkyn into his private chamber.
"The Jotuns have been destroyed. Heimdall heard that they were after Amaliya when Saga called to him." The Vanir looked up in fear at Odin, "She is fine, unharmed."
Arkyn collapsed to the gilded floor thankful that Amaliya was still safe but mourning the loss of his wife, the love of his long life. She was gone and to be taken from Amaliya like that, so brutally and so soon. The fire in his belly rose up, he grimaced picking himself up off the floor. He looked to Odin with nothing but revenge on his mind.
"If they were after Amaliya this will not be the end of it. Odin, this was an act of war."
"You are in distress my dear friend. I will take Amaliya and your sons to Asgard there they will be safe from the Frost Giants. After that I will come back and we will travel to Jotunheim to confront Laufey. Think of your children Arkyn, they have lost their mother but still need their father."
The rage seething beneath the Vanir's skin slowed he knew Odin was correct, "I will send my sons with Amaliya. Keep them safe."
"Of course," Odin said with a slight bow. He left but passed Andrei as he did. Odin nodded to the oldest Arkynson before entering the throne room.
"I'm going with you to Jotunheim," Andrei said through gritted teeth.
"No Andrei," he told the teenager firmly, "you will go to Asgard and protect your sister and brothers."
"Father…" he started to argue.
"Andrei," Arkyn's voice grew, "If there is a chance that Odin and I do not return I need you to take care of our family. I will not risk anymore harm," he ushered him out of the castle, Arman had Amaliya in his arms, "Heimdall," Arkyn bellowed.
The Bifrost rained down on the Arkynsons and the Princess taking them to Asgard. Odin and Heimdall were waiting for them to arrive. Heimdall cast his amber eyes to the Princess, her face was frozen in fear. If only he had seen the Jotuns or heard his Queen sooner Saga would still be alive and this child would not have to bear the burden of Infinity so soon.
Heimdall stepped down from his pedestal getting closer to Liya, "I am sorry my Princess," his voice was sad and soft, "nothing like this will ever happen again."
"See that it doesn't Gate Keeper," Andrei seethed.
The boys took Amaliya to the palace met by Frigga, Thor, and Loki. Frigga took the Princess from Arman taking her to the Odinsleep chamber. It was the most secure room in Odin's palace. Loki was scared and angry that something happened to Amaliya and he wasn't there to help her.
"Mother," he called to Frigga heading to the Odinsleep chamber.
"Come Loki," she guided him forward while Thor stayed with Liya's brothers.
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