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Today was the day. Today Thor would be crowned king… Loki was pacing back and forth in his chambers trying to calm his nerves. He was angry and nervous. Angry at Thor for always getting what he wanted. Angry because he knew he would be a better king than Thor could ever hope to be… In truth, Loki did not want the throne. He actually felt it more of a burden than anything else but when their father went into the Odin's sleep, Loki was clearly better suited to rule in his father's place. He was feeling nervous because he wanted everything to go according to plan. His little 'surprise' for Thor would cause an uproar… but it was just a little mischief really… nothing to worry about… right?...

Rai was brushing Hella's beautiful golden hair, the nerves eating away at her. She was a little excited for Loki's little 'surprise' for Thor. It had been a long time since he had created any mischief but this time it seemed dangerous. These were frost giants for Odin's sake! But she trusted Loki. She trusted he would have everything under control like he usually did.

"Mother, should you not be getting ready for Uncle Thor's coronation?" Hella placed a cute little flower in her hair and was looking in the mirror. Rai smiled at her and adjusted the flower for her a bit. "Yes but it isn't for a few more hours… I'll go down to the maids' quarters to see if they need any help. Do me a favor and go check on your brothers Hella… please make sure they are getting ready… If I know them… they are probably out fighting or causing some sort of trouble…" Hella giggled and nodded. Rai made her way down to the maids' quarters to see where she could lend a hand.

~ At the Coronation ~

Earlier that day Rai had spoken to Einar. It had been a while since she had. They caught up on how each of them was doing and what they were up to. Einar told Rai that he was on Relics duty today. That instantly worried her. Rai knew what would happen today… she didn't want him hurt… she tried convincing him to move elsewhere but he refused. This was a great opportunity for him. He wanted to show the All-Father he was trust worthy and capable of protecting his most precious treasures. Perhaps that way, he could move up on the guard ladder. Rai stressed for him to be extra careful tonight. When he asked her why, she simply told him she had a bad feeling about today. She made him promise her he would be on his toes more than ever tonight.

Hella stood next to Rai and her brothers. They were all dressed formally. Hella in a beautiful black and green, gothic Lolita dress. It had all sorts of lace and ribbons and of course she held her creepy porcelain doll along with her lacy gothic umbrella. Her brothers wore their black and green, with a hint of gold, armor much like their fathers. Only, they didn't wear a cape. Rai of course was also sporting Loki's colors. A black, and green, Victorian corset dress, with one big golden ribbon around her waist. She let her hair down with her golden brown curls flowing freely much like the time when she was saying her guards' oath.

"Mother are you alright?" Jormungand whispered to her and she quickly glanced at him raising her eyebrows in confusion. "Why do you ask sweetie?" "You seem to be glaring at Uncle Thor." He chuckled at bit that she hadn't noticed she was doing that. "Oh… I'm sorry I just… as much as I love your Uncle Thor… it should be Loki up there not him…" Jormungand nodded. "I agree… but… well this is Odin's wish…" he whispered the last part and Fenrir placed a gentle hand on his younger brothers' shoulder.

"Hopefully after tonight… he will have a change of heart…" Fenrir stood staring sternly at his uncle as Odin began his speech. Rai wasn't even paying attention to what Odin was saying. She just kept glaring at Thor. Why does he always get what he wants?... why is Loki always the one to be punished?... Why mush Loki always suffer under Thor's shadow?... Never good enough in his father's eyes…. She didn't notice when Loki looked over at her. She was lost in her thoughts but he sent her a concerned look that she didn't see. Loki was hoping this little 'surprise' would open his father's eyes to Thor's buffoonery. That Odin would see Thor was not yet ready for the throne. One can only hope…

Rai saw when Thor had smugly strutted into the palace… all eyes on him as usual… smiling smugly and confidently at everyone when he made his way up the steps to the throne to receive his father's blessing and crown… 'ugh…' Rai thought… 'this… isn't fair…'

Odin was just about to crown Thor king when he suddenly paused. Rai knew this was it. Jormungand and Fenrir smirked up at their father and Rai just smiled mischievously. Loki kept an innocent look on but little Hella had no idea what was going on. Then it came…

"Frost giants…" The All-Father quickly called for the guards to protect the people as he and his sons made their way to the Relics room. "Fenrir, Jor, take Hella someplace safe, then meet me back at the dining hall." They both nodded but Hella spoke up. "Wait! I can help! I've been honing my magic skills with father. He says I'm very gifted! Please Rai let me help!" Rai shook her head no and motioned to the boys to take her away. "But Rai!" she called out as her brothers escorted he. "No Hella. You must remain safe and protect her highness. Your brothers and I shall take care of this." She stayed silent and let her brothers take her to Queen Frigga.

Rai heard a scream come from the relics room and she started to panic. She quickly made her way to where she thought she heard the scream. Suddenly Fenrir and Jormungand were at her side, all three of them quickened their pace. She saw two guards taking away two bodies but she didn't see Loki or Thor anywhere. "Excuse me!" she called to them. They stopped. "What… what happened?..." she pointed to the bodies they were dragging away.

One of the guards removed their helmets. It was a mutual friend of Rai and Einars'. "Rai… Einar… he's…" Rai covered her mouth. The guard was unable to finish his sentence but there was no need to. He removed the helmet from one of the dead bodies and it was him. Einar's face was blue... "He was frozen instantly by one of the frost giants… then stabbed with an ice blade… I'm sorry…" Rai held in the tears that had formed in her eyes. She nodded and he put his helmet back on. He and the other guard continued to drag Einar and the other lifeless body away. She didn't want the boys to see her cry so she remained as strong as she could.

They made their way to the dining hall when she heard Loki say, "This is madness Thor!" "Madness? What madness?" It was Volstagg who spoke up and Thor promptly stood up leaving Loki sitting alone on the steps. He started trying to convince Sif and the warriors three to go to Jotunheim for revenge. To show them not to mess with Agard. Loki was trying to stop him but he insisted on going. Eventually he did convince them all to go to Jotunheim but Rai held her hand out to stop him. He smiled at her and said,"Ah my lady, you will joining us won't you? You and the boys?"

"Thor, I agree with Loki. You shouldn't go it's too dangerous." Thor continued to smile at her. "My lady, do you not wish to exact revenge for your fallen comrade?" "As much as his loss hurts me Thor… I do not wish to lose you or anyone else either… please… don't go…" He gave her a warm bear hug. "You are so cute when you worry my Lady. But fear not! I shall go show those Frost Giants not to take Asgard lightly! I shall bring you the head of your friends' killer." He let her go and followed by Sif and the warriors three, he headed off to the Bifrost. Loki started to follow them but not before talking to Rai.

"I'm… sorry… I didn't mean for that to happen…" Rai hugged him. She let the tears silently fall from her large brown eyes. "I do not blame you Loki… accidents happen… I… I wish to join you… I need to protect you… I could not bear to lose you too…" Loki shook his head no. "If anything happened to you, I would go mad with rage and sadness… no… stay here and protect Hella and the boys." Fenrir and Jormungand furrowed their brows in anger. Fenrir spoke up, "Father! We shall go with you! We can be of more use to you in battle!" "No!" Loki sternly looked at them. "No… my sons you shall remain here and protect your sister and the Queen. Rai… I want you to tell father where we have gone… I fear if you do not… we will not come back dead or alive…"

"Loki… don't say that you're scaring me…" He kissed her lips lightly but reassuringly. Both Fenrir and Jormungand said, "iagh…" and Rai giggled. "Go." Loki said and quickly started to catch up to his brother and friends.