It was midday and the sun was high in the sky. Its rays beat down on Rai's body making her more irritated by the second. The nerve Sif had talking about Loki that way! Or was she just being overprotective?... She furrowed her brows in confusion and got a few odd looks from The Warriors Three and Sif. No matter, either way, she would be putting Sif in her place once and for all.
"Are you sure about this? Do you really wish to embarrass yourself Rien?" Sif smirked as she placed her hand on the hilt of her sword. Rai remained silent and closed her eyes. Taking a deep breath, she crossed her arms and relaxed her body. "This will end badly for you Rien. I am trying to spare your life. I will not go easy on you." Sif glared at Rai. The children were intently watching, waiting for Rai to respond.
Rai remained silent not looking at Sif. She got irritated and lunged at Rai. "So be it!" She yelled as she tried to hit Rai with the hilt of her blade. Rai, without even batting an eyelash, jumped high into the air and tried to land a powerful kick at Sif's face but she moved out of the way just in time. Rai kicked the ground with so much force, that she created a small crater where she landed the kick. Everyone was in shock. Fenrir whistled loudly yelling; "Yeah! Kick her ass ma!" Jormungand's eyes glistened with a brilliant green and were filled with excitement. Hella spoke softly to Jorg saying, "I hope Sif dies brother… wouldn't that be exciting?" He nodded and smiled at her.
Sif and Rai kept exchanging blows until Sif spoke up again. "I don't know who you think you are traitor! How could you betray Thor this way?!"
"You call me traitor?... Was it I who was conspiring against the king?!" Rai could feel the anger boiling insider her violently.
"Everyone knows you swoon over Loki! You're just as insane as he is!" Rai said nothing but glared at her. Fenrir looked ready to swallow Sif whole but Jorg placed a calming hand on his shoulder. Sif smirked and walked calmly over to Rai. "Were you not just a poor maiden? Suddenly you become Loki's personal guard and you think you are above us all?" She smiled sickenly sweet at her.
"Lady Sif that is quite enough. You are walking into dangerous territory…" Frandal tried to quiet Sif but it was too late. As she turned back around to face Rai once more, Rai punched her in the face so hard it sent her flying clear across the training ground.
"YEAH!" Fenrir stood up and shouted in excitement. Rai remained silent but threw her sword on the ground and continued to lunge for Sif. She quickly rolled over to the side just as Rai punched the ground, creating a second small crater where Sif was lying previously. The look of pure terror and shock on Sif's face was seen by the warriors three and the kids.
Rai was consumed with anger. Her eyes seemed to burrow a hole through Sif's soul. She kept dodging Rai's blows but she suddenly caught her by the collar. Rai raised Sif in the air with one hand and continued to glare at her without saying a word. Sif was trying to squirm her way out of her grasp but failed. Suddenly, Loki put a hand on Rai's shoulder. He was gripping her tightly and whispered in her ear, "Did I not tell you to leave Sif to me?" Rai said nothing but released Sif. She fell with a hard 'thump' on the dirt but quickly stood up and ran to the warriors three.
"Loki! You shall pay for your treachery! Your monstrous children shall be caged like the animals they are! I shall see to it that they are killed or at the very least banished from Asgard forever!" Sif was breathing heavily trying to catch her breath.
Loki sighed in frustration. "Is that really how you speak to your king? Especially after I saved your life?"
"You will never be my king! You're insane! You've always been jealous of Thor!" "Sif please…" Frandall tried to calm her down but she wouldn't listen. "It's true and you know it! Once Thor returns, he will take his rightful place as king and you will be no more Loki!"
Loki chuckled lightly and then abruptly stopped. His eyes darkened and his smile screamed mischief as he glared at Sif. "That is IF Thor returns my dear…" He slowly walked towards Sif and she slowly took a few steps back. He chuckled again. "Please my dear friend… do not tell me you are still holding a grudge against me because I cut off your blond hair and it grew back black." She glared at him but said nothing. "Are you planning to bring Thor back all on your own?" again she remained silent. "I'll let you in on a little secret… I just came back from visiting my dear brother… and I don't think he will be returning."
"LIAR! We will bring him back Loki! You shall pay for whatever evil you are plotting, I swear it!" Sif took off running into the castle. Volstagg and Frandall ran after Sif but Hogun stayed behind. He glared at Loki and Loki just smirked back at him. Hogun said nothing and eventually walked off to find his friends.
"Do not disobey me ever again Rien." Loki made his way back to the castle. Rai stood there in silence for a minute until Fenrir ran up and gave her a huge bear hug. "Mom that was awesome!" He put her down and Jorg spoke up, "Yes mother that was quite… interesting." "You should have killed her when you had the chance mother… to finally put an end to all her… nonsense." Hella frowned a bit.
"Right well… I shouldn't have done that… I… should have just let it go and waited for your father… I'm sorry." "What did father say?" Jorg asked. "Uh… nothing he just… was tired and went back to rest in his chambers I believe… anyway I have to… go and… attend to business… sorry kids I'll see you later ok? Stay out of trouble!" They watched her walk off with curiosity but said nothing.
Rai quietly made her way to her chambers and lay down on her bed. It had gotten a little late. The sun was slowly setting and the stars were coming out. She contemplated what had happed a few minutes ago and got frustrated. She decided to take a nice hot bath and try to relax.
*I hope Thor is alright… I hope Loki didn't hurt him or anything… regardless… I mustn't let Sif and the warriors three bring him back to Asgard… should I tell Loki?... He seem pretty angry at me… maybe if I take care this myself I can prove to Loki I am of use to him…* sighing, Rien made bubbles in her bath water and closed her eyes trying to think of what to do.
Loki was looking out the balcony of his throne thinking of what to do with Sif. He didn't just want to punish her no…. he wanted to humiliate her… make her pay dearly for what she said… for her little threats of her bringing Thor back and of his children… but what to do?...what to do?...
Loki was abruptly interrupted from his thoughts when he heard what sounded like the Bi-Frost being activated. He quickly ran his gaze towards Bi-Frost just as it was transporting someone. Anger quickly bubbled within him and he made his way towards Heimdall.
"How dare you defy me!? I am your king!" "I was wondering Loki… exactly how did those Frost Giants escape my gaze and make it into the throne?" "You think the Bi-Frost is the only way in and out of this world? There are paths that connect this world to the others that even you, with all your gifts are blind. I have need of you no longer. Now Heimdall as king, I relieve you of your duties and are no longer a citizen of Asgard." "Then I need no longer obey you."
Heimdall quickly grabs his sword and tries to kill Loki but Loki was faster and used the Frost Relic to freeze him in place.
Sif was explaining everything that had happened in Asgard to Thor. She told him Loki had lied about his father. That Odin was still alive and Loki had taken the throne. Thor was angered and could not think of a reason why Loki, his dear younger brother, would do such a thing. Suddenly, they all heard a loud noise outside and they all went out to investigate. Thor saw what looked like a huge twister cloud formation right outside but he knew better. After a few minutes the cloud formation suddenly disappeared and Thor knew exactly what was coming.