The suns' bright, hot rays were burning Rai's face through her window. 'What a rude awakening,' she thought. Sleepily, she made her way to the bathroom and got ready for the long day at hand. Once she was in her training outfit, in Loki's colors, she quickly made her way to the throne room. She wanted to talk to the All-Father before he found out about Angrboda by any other means.

Today was a dull day she noted. Everyone was just going about their regular routine. The maids cooking and cleaning. The guards…well the guards guarded and just stood there as usual. As Rai walked down the hallway, she saw it was a beautiful day out. Clear blue skies, birds chirping happily and Thor laughing with Sif and the warriors three. They were outside sparring and telling jokes to each other. 'Not a care in the world…how fortunate…' thought Rai. She finally made her way to the huge doors that led to the throne room. She saw Loki standing there waiting for her. She gave him an acknowledging nod and he did the same.

"I'm prepared for any punishment the All-Father will give me." She said as she opened the doors. "And I am prepared to defend you." He put a reassuring hand on her shoulder. They opened the doors and slowly made their way in.

Odin sat on his throne looking somewhat bored. It was just a typical day for him. Frigga was not there, so she must have been in her chambers or out in the garden. 'It's now or never,' she thought and bravely walked up to the All-Father with Loki right behind her. She kneeled before him and said, "All-Father may I have a moment of your time?" He nodded and she began.

"First let me begin by saying I will take full responsibility for my actions. If it means I am to be executed or any other punishment I shall accept it without second thoughts." Odin seemed a little confused but let her continue. "All-Father…my king…I regret to inform you that I…last night I killed Angrboda." She paused for a moment expecting Odin to yell at her, strike her, or do something, but he did not. She looked up at him and he stayed silent waiting for her to continue.

Rai cleared her throat and started to lie right through her teeth. Something she had never done before. It seemed like it came naturally to her. Perhaps all the time she spent with Loki was paying off. The story she was telling the All-Father seemed to just roll right off her lounge. She had not rehearsed it or anything. She just came up with a ruse right on the spot.

Loki hoped that her lie would convince his father but he was ready if anything happened. She explained how she was making her way to her bedroom when she spotted Angrboda and Loki having an argument. Angrboda then starting spewing threats, saying she would kill herself and the children if Loki did not marry her. Loki tried to reason with her but she refused. She pulled out a dagger and tried to stab Loki but Rai stopped her. Rai said she tried to reason with her also but she would not listen. Rai told Odin she warned Angrboda. That she would not tolerate anyone threatening Loki and his children. She asked her to leave before things got out of hand, but Angrboda tried attacking her. Rai killed her in self-defense.

"I have properly disposed of her body so no one in the palace or the kingdom would find out. I did not want to cause a scandal...my king….I sincerely give my deepest apologies…I know nothing I can do or say will justify my actions but please understand I acted to protect the prince and his children. It is my duty to make sure nothing harms him I…I'm sorry…" She hung her head low in shame. She dare not meet Odin's gaze in fear that he would see through her ruse.

It was a decent lie, Loki thought. Not as good as his but a decent one. One of Rai's qualities that made her lie so convincing, was the way she looked. She always held an aura of innocence and a face of an angle. No one had ever questioned her on what she said. So Loki hoped this quality of hers would come in handy today.

Odin was silent for a few minutes contemplating on what Rai had said. It seemed like an eternity but he finally spoke. "Rise Rien." His booming voice shook Rai from her thoughts and she timidly looked at him. He placed a strong, heavy hand on her shoulder. "You are sure the body has been properly disposed of?" She nodded. "Good. I trust you have taken care of every detail then?" Again she nodded. "Alright. Do not speak of this again. Do not tell my wife or anyone else for that matter. We shall say Angrboda met a tragic end on her way home and nothing more. You are dismissed."

Rai was in utter shock. She was hoping her story would work but she didn't think it would be that easy. She wasn't going to question it though. If Odin said never to speak of it again, then she wouldn't. She was about to leave with Loki beside her when Odin spoke up once more. "Rien, Loki, I expect you to raise those children well." Rai and Loki both nodded and headed out to Loki's chambers.

"Well that went better than expected." Loki had a huge smile on his face. Rai let out a big sigh of relief. She was feeling sick to her stomach just thinking of the punishment the All-Father would have given her. She felt as if she had died and gone to Valhalla when he dismissed her. She stretched out her arms and started to skip down the hall. "Well someone's happy." Loki commented and Rai turned around with a big grin on her face as well.

"You better believe it! I want to see them Loki…the children." She gave him a pleading look and he couldn't resist. He nodded and they quickened their pace to Loki's chambers.

Upon reaching Loki's room they heard a hissing noise, some barking and crying. Loki opened the door only to find five of his magic books ripped to shreds! There were pillow feathers everywhere! His fine, silk, bed sheets were ripped and thrown all over the room. The mattress had feathers sticking out of it and Loki's silk curtains were completely destroyed! Fenrir was in the process of eating another book, Jormungand was hissing and squeezing the life out of a little mouse he found, and poor baby Hella kept crying and crying.

"MY BOOKS! MY BEDROOM!" Loki was furious. He grabbed the book Fenrir was trying to chew up and started pulling it. Fenrir thought Loki was playing tug-o-war with him and wouldn't give it up. Rai just laughed and laughed. She held her sides for if she didn't, she feared she would explode. Loki kept battling Fenrir for the book, Jormungand was now eating the mouse, and baby Hella kept crying, or rather screaming, at the top of her lungs. Rai calmly walked over to Hella and held her gently in her arms. She started to rock her and kissed her forehead.

"Shhh its ok sweety." Her soothing voice seemed to calm her down and Rai started humming her a lullaby. Loki finally managed to take the book from Fenrir only to earn him an irritating bite from the wolf on his leg. "Argh dammit!" He yelled out and caused baby Hella to cry once more.

"Loki! You cannot talk that way in front of the children! Look, you got baby Hella crying again!" she started to sing to Hella once more and she managed to calm down. Loki sighed and flopped on his destroyed mattress.

"By Odin's beard what will I do with these children!" he looked like he had just been through hell. She laughed and sat down next to him. "It's only the first day Loki and you already look like you're dying." He sat up and gave her an annoyed glare. She stuck out her tongue at him and he sighed again. "I have no idea what I'm going to do with them Rai…"

"Now, now Loki do not despair. That's why I'm here to help you." She felt something by her feet and noticed Fenrir had curled up under them. He was trying to sleep and Rai let out a small giggle.

"Well I suppose the first thing I should do is cast a spell on them." She looked at Loki confused. "A spell for what?" she asked still holding Hella. "This spell will give them the appearance of real children. I do not want Thor, or anyone, saying my children are like pets." Rai thought about it for a moment and figured he was right so she nodded and he began casting the spell.

A dark green light escaped his hands and circled around the three children. It sparkled and seemed to consume them. After a minute or two the light disappeared and there stood two boys and a little girl. Fenrir looked to be about five years old with hair darker than night, pale skin but not as pale as Loki's, and eyes so dark they resembled black holes. He did look rather fierce for a five-year old. He had a strong build and Fenrir reminded Loki of Thor when he was a child. Jormungand was more on the slender side. He had very pale skin, perhaps paler then Loki's'. His hair was also a dark black but not like Fenrir's. He looked to be about three years old and he had a very soft, calm demeanor. His eyes were a bright, beautiful emerald Green. He looked strong and confidant but not arrogant like Fenrir. He seemed to be a mini-Loki. Lastly was Hella. She was incredibly beautiful. She had long, curly, golden hair, soft pale skin like her father, pink flushed cheeks and full red lips. Her eyes were a strong red color, not fierce but the color of dark blood. She seemed to be about year old, still a baby. Rai figured she got her hair and eye color from her mother.

"Wow Loki you have very handsome kids…" she stared at Fenrir who stuck out his tongue at her. She frowned. "Well of course my dear, they are MY kids." Loki scoffed. "That's why I'm surprised." She smirked at him and he playfully glared at her.