Rai stared at Loki in disbelief. "The All-Father has banished his golden son?.." Loki furrowed his eyebrows at her and simply nodded. "… I never thought I'd see the day…" She smiled up at him and gave him a small peck on the lips. That certainly surprised him.

"You… are not angered that my brother has been banished because of me?..." Rai hugged him and he gently kissed her forehead. "Not really… I mean yes it is a shame he was banished however... perhaps he will be less arrogant when he returns from wherever he was sent to… Also, that means Asgard is safe from his ignorant rule for some time." Loki let out a chuckle. He started biting her neck and she moaned softly. "Mmmm… not here love…"she lustfully said. He whispered in her ear, "I must attend to some business quickly but when I return, I expect you in my chambers so we may finish this." He lifted her chin and kissed her lustfully. She blushed and nodded.

A few minutes later, Rai was going to head into Loki's chambers but not before stopping by the kitchen. She was craving a snack and thought she would help herself. She quietly made her way to the kitchen, when she overheard Sif and the warriors three talking in the dining hall.

"We must speak to the All-Father and convince him to bring Thor back!" Sif was pacing the floor and the warriors three just looked at her. "Yes… but what I want to know is how on Asgard did those Frost Giants enter into the weapons vault?" Frandall winced a bit as Hogun placed some ointment on his wound. "Well Heimdall did say a master of magic could conceal them and let them in… and who do we know is a master of such a dark art? And he said himself he was the one who told the guard of our whereabouts to Jotunheim..." Hogun looked over at Sif. "Now now… Loki is one for mischief but this is something else entirely! I'm afraid to admit this but… If not for Loki… we would not be alive right now…" Surprisingly Frandall stood up for Loki. "I agree with Hogun… Frandal, my friend, do not tell me you actually think Loki innocent of this… I'm positive he planned this whole thing to get Thor killed in Jotunheim! But when his plan failed, he had Thor banished! And I assure you his children are no better! I'm sure they helped him in some way… remember when I asked him to convince the All-Father to bring Thor back?... he says he loves his brother but the truth is he's always been jealous of Thor!"

Rai was instantly angered when she heard them talking so ill of Loki and the children. She would not stand for it. Rai slammed the big double doors to the dining hall open and glared at them deeply.

"My dear Rai whatever is the matter?" Frandall stood up from his seat to greet her but she pushed passed him. Rai forcefully grabbed Sif by her collar and slammed her up against a neighboring marble pillar. Frandall, Hogun and Volstagg tried to pry Rai off Sif but before they could, she spoke up. "If any of you even think about it, I swear I'll slit her throat." They all backed away slowly. "Rai… tell us what bothers you... Please calm down… this is no way of resolving things…" Frandall held up his hands as a peace gesture but Rai didn't even look back at him.

"Listen carefully… all of you…" Rai's tone of voice was low, calm, and deadly. "Do not ever speak so ill of your prince or his children ever again… do you not know any respect?!" Sif glared down at her and managed to release herself from Rai's grasp. "You only defend him because you love him!" Rai was taken aback by her sudden statement but remained silent. "Do you deny it?! Everyone knows it! Tis painfully obvious!" Rai met Sif's glare with one of her own. "I do not deny I love Prince Loki. I have loved him for the longest of times… but that is not why I protect him." "Oh? Then what is it Rai." Everyone was intently waiting for her response.

"You four… have always treated the prince coldly… always preferring Thor simply because he has always been more sociable and physically stronger… you have cast him out… however there is one person more cruel than you… his father… always protecting his favored child at all costs… leaving Loki to suffer in darkness... Odin always teaches Thor the art of battle, war, and how to become a king but leaves his other son to always fend for himself… to teach himself… perhaps Loki always creates mischief in order to obtain the attention he so desperately seeks from his father and so called 'friends'… he is always punished and ignored… always waved away and dismissed like nothing, because no one ever expects anything from him… to be honest I'm glad Thor has been banished… I'm overjoyed that perhaps now Odin can see Loki for the wonderful son and person he truly is… but neither of you four would know that… because none of you ever take the time to know Loki… you all just grovel at Thor's feet and follow him around like lost puppies... I pray with all my heart that Odin chooses Loki as king now… and if he does… I'll be praying for your miserable souls." Everyone stared at her in disbelief. Rai let out a heavy sigh and made her way past the warriors three and towards Loki's chambers.

"We must stop this… we must go to Odin immediately!" Sif was enraged but headed towards the throne room followed by the warriors three.

~ With Loki In his point of view ~

Loki sat on the throne holding Gungnir replaying the events of what just happened, in his mind. His father admitted to Loki that he was adopted… no… stolen from Jotunheim… stolen from his true parents like some sort of war prize… a war prize he would use to call for peace with Jotunheim?... Why had his father lied to him for so long… why had he placed him in Thor's shadow… was it a punishment?... Loki began to twist Gungnir between his fingers.

It matters not… I am king now while father sleeps and I shall do what Thor could not… I shall prove to father I am the better son… the one truly suited for the throne by destroying all of Jotunheim! I will not allow Thor to come back… ever… he can stay in Midgard for the rest of his miserable life and die like a miserable mortal… yes… but what will Rai think when she finds out I am truly a Frost Giant?... Will she leave me and run to save Thor?... I cannot and will not allow it! No… I need her here… with me… I love her…

~ Regular Point of View ~

Suddenly Loki's thoughts were interrupted by a burst of laughter from Fenrir. Jormungand followed suit and Hella quietly behind him. "Father! This worked out better than planned yes?" Fenrir sat on the Queens throne and Loki smirked at him. "Ahhhh now we can really be treated like royalty! No more disgusted looks our way… no more talking behind our backs!" "Brother," Jormungand was standing behind Fenrir "We have always been royalty… just because father is king does not mean the looks and talks will end… however, I do believe we have a bit more freedom… so we may do as we please?" Jormungand looked over at Loki.

"Yes my son… I shall not allow for anyone to speak ill of my chidren… and Fenrir, get off the Queens' chair, you are no woman." Fenrir blushed in embarrassment and gave up the seat to his sister.

"Father, what will be your first action as king?" Jormungand stood next to Loki and Fenrir next to Hella. "To destroy-" Loki was cut off by Sif and the warriors three bursting into the throne room. "All-Father we wish to speak with you of an urgent matter." Sif was stunned as she saw Loki sitting on the throne holding Gungnir. The three siblings remained silent though Fenrir and Jormungand gave Sif and the warriors three smirks.

"My friends…." Loki feigned sadness. "Where's Odin?" Frandall asked as all four of them made their way to Loki. "Father has fallen into the Odin's sleep… mother fears he may never awake again."

"We will speak with her." Sif made her way closer to Loki. "She has refused to leave my father's bedside… you can bring your urgent matter to me…" Loki stood up towering over them. "Your king." He loved the horrified look they gave him. Fenrir released a loud howl followed by soft giggles from Hella. Jormungand remained silent but inwardly he was overjoyed. Sif and the warriors three each got on one knee. Ah the respect they had to force out for him… Loki knew they hated it and he loved it.

"My king… we would ask that you end Thor's banishment." Sif looked up at Loki and he scoffed. He slowly walked down the golden steps. "My first command cannot be to undo the All-Father's last… we're on the brink of war with Yodenheim… Our people need a sense of continuity, in order to feel safe in these difficult times… all of us must stand together… " He slightly slammed Gungnir on the floor once he made his way down to Sif, as a show of power to them. "For the good of Asgard."

Sif quickly stood up and almost lunged at Loki but Frandall and Hogun took hold of her. "Yes of course." Frandall answered. "Good then you will wait for my word." Loki, now towering over Frandall, smiled.

"If I may…" Volstagg smiled nervously and Loki glared at him. "Beg the indulgence of…" he nervously chuckled, "Of your majesty, to perhaps reconsider-" "We're done!" Loki was becoming impatient and hated how they were trying so hard to convince him to bring Thor back. They all stood up and looked at Loki with disbelief. Sif however continued to glare at him. The warriors three started making their way out but Sif stayed for a minute just glaring at Loki.

Rai walked in at that moment. "Careful Sif, or someone might gouge out those pretty little eyes of yours." Sif turned on her heels and followed quickly behind her friends. Rai then turned to Loki who had once again, taken his seat on the throne.

"Ma!" Fenrir jumped down to greet her with a hug. She kissed his forehead and walked up to Loki. "Why did you not tell me you were crowned king?..." Loki stood up and took her hand. "Jormungand, Fenrir, stay here and protect your sister. I shall return. Do NOT break anything while I am gone…" Fenrir and Jormungand nodded and proceeded to fight over who would sit on the King's throne. Loki started to lead Rai towards his chambers.

Once there he closed the door behind them and locked it. "Tell me Loki… what has happened?" He placed Gungnir by his bed motioned for her to sit down next to him. He would tell her now… of what he really was… he needed to tell her sooner or later so why not now?...

"There are a few things I need to tell you Rai…"