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Thor and Andrei moved their sparring session to the open courtyard away from Amaliya's precious flowers. The boys proceeded to spar knocking each other down several times. It seemed that both Drei and Thor needed this outlet. The smile carved on Andrei's face made Liya grin, he had been so affected by their mother's death. He was so angry the last time she saw him even threatening Heimdall. It was good to see him having some fun. She looked at all her brothers and they all had grins glued to their handsome faces. It made her happy.

Faradei came into her view, he nodded to the forest. And Liya almost squeaked. It had been a few days since she had seen Olvir and the rest of the herd. She had taken to naming all of them according to their personalities. She dropped from Arman's back hugging him quickly along with Aleksei. She stopped in front of Loki for a moment before wrapping her arms around him kissing his cheek.

"Where are you off to Dove," he asked.

"To see Olvir," she said, "Faradei is taking me."

"Ah I see," he nodded to the Elf. "Go," he whispered kissing her forehead.

Liya ran off to the Elf sentry but not without her brothers yelling after her. She turned to them shrugging before heading into the forest with Faradei.

"Where is she going Loki," Alek asked.

"To a meadow deep in the forest," he told them, "there is a herd of unicorns there. One of them is hers now."

"We should join her," Thor piped up and nods came from the three Arkynsons.

"I think our time is better suited here," Loki told them.

"Come now Brother," Thor said clapping a hand on his shoulder, "They won't mind if we tag along," he turned to Liya's brothers, "Shall we?"

They took off making a huge and disorderly display as they did. The four of them followed by Loki were stopped at the entrance to the forest by two of Alesa's guards. Faradei had planned ahead. Thor prodded Loki to convince the sentries to let them pass.

The youngest Odinson sighed reluctantly agreeing to it. He walked up to the guards, "Good Elves," he started with a bow. They returned it. "Would it be possible to follow the Princess into the forest today, we would like to keep her company in case something unexpected happens."

The guards looked at one another then back to the smiling face of Loki, "Our orders were very specific. We are not to let the Odinsons or the Princess' brothers into the forest today."

"I'm sure we can come to an arrangement," Loki said.

"I am sorry young Prince."

Loki nodded before turning to the others. He shook his head walking back to Thor, "They won't budge," he said, "Perhaps we should just go back to sparring. Seemed like you were having fun Brother," he grinned at the bruise forming on Thor's shoulder.

"No," Thor said, "we need a way to get in there."

The boys retreated to the courtyard to think of a way to distract the guards long enough to get past them. They ran the gamut of ideas, from throwing stones at them, having Loki use an illusion or spell, to trying brute force. Each attempt failed. The closest they got was the illusion of a wolf that Loki created. It was enormous. It growled and snapped at the Elven guard causing them to draw their spears. The spears penetrated the beast then it shimmered away. The sentries went back to their posts somewhat amused.

"Well we're getting nowhere with this and they'll be back soon," Alek said.

Thor thought for a minute, "I have an idea."

Loki sighed, "This will not turn out well Brother."

"You underestimate me Loki," he laughed, "it will be a perfect solution." Loki looked at him with the tiniest bit of fear in his eyes. Thor's plans usually ended up with him in an uncomfortable position. He sat back waiting for what brilliance he was scheming. "What if," his blue eyes widened with excitement, "we tell the guards that one of us is…" he paused trying to find the words, "…is hurt or needs helps and while they are attending to whoever it is the rest of us can sneak past them."

"How would we convince them that one of us needs help," Andrei asked.

Thor thought for a moment longer, "We could fake an injury, a limp or deathly sick?"

"I think that the Elves are smarter than you give them credit for," Arman said. "Perhaps we should just wait. I'm sure Amaliya would convince Faradei to let us go the next time."

"I've got it!" Thor exclaimed. "We could throw someone at them."

"Thor, no," Loki said firmly.

"No Loki," he said, "don't you see, one of us could fake being injured and then we throw them at the guards. They would be too busy dealing with a body being thrown at them that we could get past them!"

"Who is going to volunteer for that," Loki asked suspiciously. The other four all grinned at him, "No, absolutely not. I want no part of this."

"Loki," Thor pleaded, "Please."

"Why do you need to see these woods so badly Thor? There is nothing in there that you can fight."

"That we know of Brother," he said, "We're doing this."

"I never agreed to this," Loki said.

"You don't have to agree Loki," Andrei said. "We volunteered you for it."

Loki stood backing away from Liya's brothers and Thor, "Why am I getting thrown at them?"

"You're the smallest of all of us since Liya's not here," Alek said coming at him from the left, Arman flanked his right side, Thor was behind him and Andrei in front.

He was boxed in and couldn't best all of them. He sighed, "Fine."

"Perfect!" Thor said triumphantly, "You won't regret this Brother."

Loki turned to look at him raising an eyebrow, "Yes I will, I regret it already."

Thor threw one of Loki's arms over his shoulders, "Ok once I give the signal…"

"You mean throwing me at the guards," Loki said.

"Yes, that's the signal," Thor grinned continuing, "You three will run into the forest I will join you shortly after. Loki if you can get away do so."

"Yes because it will be that easy."

"Quiet," Alek said, "you're supposed to be dying." All but Loki laughed. The Arkynsons were enjoying this immensely. They knew Liya wouldn't approve but they didn't care, this was going to be fun.

Thor carried a limp Loki toward the guards, his voice was loud and hysterical, "Help! Get help! My brother is dying!"

The guards were stunned and moved toward Thor and then he launched Loki at them knocking the sentries to the ground. The Arkynsons ran into the forest quickly followed by Thor. Loki popped up placing a quick and simple memory spell on them so they wouldn't run after them or inform the Queen. He dashed into the forest after his brother to hopefully to keep Thor and Liya's brothers somewhat out of trouble.

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