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Odin and Arkyn travelled to Jotunheim. The frozen wasteland was quiet. The swirling wind seemed to not produce sound. Their weapons were stowed but their eyes were keenly observing the landscape waiting for something. The Allfather and the King of Vanaheim walked down the landscape closer to the remains of Laufey's castle. The Frost Giants made a home on a hard and unforgiving realm, making them hard and unforgiving. The harsh environment that surrounded the royals crunched under their feet.
"Allfather," the voice of Laufey whispered out harshly echoing across the callous setting.
"Laufey," Arkyn yelled, "show yourself you coward!"
"Arkyn," Odin said harshly. "We do not want to cause any more uproar than needed."
"He killed my wife and my daughter!"
"They were successful," Laufey said coming out of hiding from one of the remaining tall and wide columns of his palace. The Frost Giant grinned at the King of Vanaheim.
The rage that boiled in Arkyn's blood was causing the ground to steam. He pulled his sword, the one that had served him so well in battle against the Frost Giants ready to strike the King of the Jotuns down. He was held back by Odin who gravely shook his head.
"Laufey," Odin said calmly, "the deaths of Saga and Amaliya have caused an uproar in Vanaheim and there needs to be balance in the Nine Realms. You have violated our peace accord and it needs to be restored."
The Frost Giant chuckled low and deep, "There will be peace now that they are gone."
Arkyn seethed tightening his grip on his sword, "Tell me what you mean!"
"There was a prophecy Arkyn, one that foretold that your daughter would be the ruin of galaxies. I have saved the Nine Realms, you should be thanking me."
"Thanking you," Arkyn said quietly, the wrath was dripping off him but then the grief overcame him dropping the sword before he fell to his knees.
"Laufey, now that Saga and Amaliya are gone, let Arkyn mourn them and we can have peace once again."
The Jotun chuckled once more, "Peace for now Allfather, take the defeated Vanir King with you." He turned from the pair grinning that the prophecy the Jotuns feared would never come to pass.
Arkyn and Odin went back to Asgard meeting Heimdall where the Bifrost is housed. The lie they told Laufey was believed and the Jotuns responsible for Saga's death were destroyed they were in no danger of Laufey discovering the truth. This prophecy the Jotun King spoke needed to be found, they needed to understand what made Laufey so fearful of Arkyn's daughter. It was certain that Amaliya could not return to Vanaheim or stay on Asgard. Odin asked Heimdall to call for the Queen of Alfheim. They could send her there and she would be able to blend in and not cause suspicion. The Allfather took counsel with Frigga and Amaliya's father to discuss where the Princess should be sent.
"What would you have me do with my sons? Their sister, traumatized after witnessing her mother's brutal murder, send her away to those that will not understand how to help her use her new gained abilities!" Arkyn fumed at the request of Odin's.
"Arkyn," Frigga started softly, "Odin is not suggesting that she leave your family for good," her voice was calm and soft, "only until the Jotuns have forgotten about her."
"Where do you suggest I send my daughter," Amaliya's father asked still unsettled sending her somewhere foreign.
"Alfheim," Odin said.
"Alfheim," Arkyn repeated, "would Queen Alesa be willing to take her in?"
The doors of the chamber opened and the Einherjar entered followed by the Queen of Alfheim and her guard. The Elf Queen looked at Arkyn before greeting Frigga with a warm embrace. She turned to Arkyn giving a warm smile. The Elf Queen was indeed a good fit for Amaliya, beautiful and powerful. But the question remained would she be able to handle the abilities that his daughter would eventually gain.
"Arkyn," Alesa said facing the King of Vanaheim, "you needn't worry about Amaliya or her gifts. I have wizards in my council they can help her and she will be well taken care of. I will treat her as if she is my own. You and your family will be more than welcome to visit her anytime you wish." She closed the gap between them putting comforting hands on his strong shoulders, "I know that the loss of Saga will take a tremendous time to heal and having to give up your daughter for her to be safe all at the same time is too much for you to bear. However I promise Arkyn no harm will befall her," she turned to Frigga and Odin, "Your sons and you both are welcome to visit the Princess as well."
Amaliya's father turned to Odin, "If you think this is for the best Allfather," his voice was utterly defeated but what could he do?
If he kept Amaliya on Vanaheim surely Laufey would know that he was lied to and come after her again. The same thing would happen if she was on Asgard. They could certainly keep him off the Princess' scent if she was on Alfheim, the Elves would protect her and under the care of Alesa she would blossom. What of Loki, how would he take the separation? Her brothers? How would Amaliya handle it? Her mother was gone and she would not be able to attend her funeral as it would also be a funeral for her as well. All these disturbing thoughts circled the King's head making him dizzy and sick to his stomach, how would he break the news to his precious daughter?
The doors flung open once more spilling Amaliya into the room. Her small arms wrapped around her father. Her brothers followed by Thor and Loki walked in after her. Loki stood in front of Arkyn his posture was extremely protective of the youngest of Arkyn's children. This made the King of Vanaheim smile, perhaps there was hope.
"Amaliya," her father said softly, "I would like you to meet Queen Alesa, she has offered you a place in her kingdom until Odin and I deal with the threat of the Frost Giants." The name of the creatures made her shiver in her father's arms.
Amaliya turned to see the beautiful Elf Queen giving one of the kindest smiles she had ever seen, "Hello Amaliya," her voice was so sweet like she was singing to the child. It put the Princess at ease.
Amaliya turned more in her father's arms to get a better look at the Queen, "How long would I have to stay?"
"Not long child," she told Amaliya. Alesa got closer stroking the smooth black hair of the Princess and Amaliya reached for her. The Elf Queen embraced the child in her arms holding her close.
"Will my family be able to come see me," the question came in a tiny voice after Alesa set her down.
"Of course dear one," the Queen cooed at the Princess, "any time they wish and the Odinsons can visit as well." She looked at Loki noticing how much he cared for the girl. "One moment Amaliya." Alesa turned to Odin and Frigga, "I was going to ask one of her brothers to come with her to help get her settled but seeing as that she is betrothed to Loki, it might be better for him to help her get settled. Would that be possible Allfather?"
Odin considered the request, it was true that Loki and Amaliya had shared a bond since she had been born. It would make sense to help ease the transition of leaving her family behind. The Allfather looked to his wife who nodded.
"Yes, Loki may go with her."
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