Loki closed his eyes as water was poured over his head soaking his hair. Shaking his head he looked up at the servant who was in charge of washing him before the festival. The three wash tubs that they had burning in were filled with warm water and all three of them had an assigned servant to make sure they were washes, dried, and dressed in the right outfits for the night.

Soon wash cloth was handed to him and Loki began to scrub himself clean. He could hear the others in their tubs because them seemed to either squeal or whine happily. Loki wondered what it was about until he felt something like thick water was poured on him and he felt incredibly light and fresh and before he could even stop it Loki heard himself whine happily.

Jumping and blushing Loki covered his face embarrassed and just than a familiar voice spoke to him with a soft laugh in it.

"It was just pure snow water,"

"Bera," Loki said looking up seeing the servant had gone. "Snow water?"

"It cleans out the toxins in your body. It mostly only works best for small borns. Do you not feel better?"

"Yes, I do. How strange." Loki frowned a little. "Bera, when will I remember my past?"

Laufey took some vials and poured some on Loki's hair and scrubbed it. "When the time is right and you have healed enough. Tilt your head back."

Loki did so sighing as the warm water washed away the suds. "I hope my dance pleases you tonight."

"Of course it will."

"Bera… can I tell you about a dream that I had last night."

"What about?"

There was a long silence and Loki wondered if he should tell of the dream he had about two small kids running around a bright green field and laughing, about them talking to each other and one of them who had blonde hair was said when they were old enough they would go on many adventures and be true Warriors.

"Never mind," Loki said and for some reason he felt like his Bera was going to order him to tell what the dream was about.

"If the dream still bothers you may talk to me about it if you like."

Loki pulled his legs up to his chest. That wasn't right, was it? No? Yes? No… No, someone was always ordering to them what was on his mind. But who? Closing his eyes Loki tried to dig deep into his mind searching for whoever it was. A man… yes, it was a man but he wasn't a Jotun. He had a beared, always frowning, always disapproving of everything Loki did and the woman who sat beside him would sighed and shake her head.

Letting out a frustrated scream Loki began to trash around hitting the water angrily causing the other sin the room to stop whatever they were doing, the two small borns wondering what was wrong and the servants thinking it was the illness their precious Prince had was causing some sort of pain.

Letting out one last angry yell Loki plopped back into the water submerging in it for a few seconds before he was fished out by his Bera and wrapped up. Sighing Loki hid his face feeling sad. Whoever those people where he was sure they hurt him more than once and the sadness that was welling up was quickly put out as the bond began.

That was another thing that Loki wondered about… why was his bond so weak when everyone else's was so strong?

Loki walked down the hall without Fenrir, since his Father had said that his beloved wolf must be bathed as well, and noticed that Gang and Beil followed him looking around, pointing and smiling at things. Looking back Loki frowned a little. This felt a little strange.

"What is it?" Loki asked as they continued on.

"It's so exciting to see the palace!" Beil said loudly. "I have not seen it in many years!"

"Beil, shh, we are right next to you," Gang said covering his ears.

"Forgive me, my Prince but it is so exciting and the palace is so grand!"

Smiling Loki nodded. "Thank you. I have yet to see it all."

"Tis huge," Gang said with a smile. "Do you ever get lost?"

"Sometimes, but someone always finds me."

"We got lost the last time we were here and it took them a whole day to find us," Beil said looking up at a painting. "It was fun though!"

"It was not fun," Gang complained. "It was terrifying… the Asier had come to visit that day."

"Yeah but none of them found us."

Raising an eyebrow Loki frowned at bit more. "The Asier? I know they are our enemy, but I know not the stories."

"Their monsters," Gang spoke his voice wavering slightly, "They killed my Uncle near the frost gate."

"Why?" Loki asked.

"There was no reason," Beil said. "Asier's hate us for no reason. It's like the childhood stories we are told and most of them are true."

The three made it to a room where each were given their drinks and some small snacks since the feast would happen within a few hours, and wondering what the stories were Loki asked them. So each of them took turns in telling the stories and in the end Loki was hoping he would never ever see a Asier again in his life.

A servant came in. "My Prince and Little Guests, in an hour's time you shall be taken to get dressed for the evening."

"What color beads and jewels shall I be wearing?" Beil said jumping up looking excited. "Is it purple?"

"Yes." The Servant nodded.

"Wonderful! Thank you!" Beil sat down again. "Now I know what to do with my eyes."

Gang looked at the servant. "And mine?"

"The sun color,"

Smiling Gang looked happy.

"Prince Loki," The Servant said. "Is there a certain color you would like to wear tonight?"

"Green." Loki said and then blinked. Where had that come from? Yet is was such a lovely color. "Is that alright if I have green?"

"Yes, of course. I shall tell them." The Servant left.

Beil sat back and closed his eyes for a minute and when he opened them they eyes had changed from red to purple. Mouth opened for a moment Loki turned to ask Gang when he saw that Gang's eyes had changed to a sun color.

"What happened?"

Smiling Beil looked at him. "We can change our eye color to anything, Prince. Just takes a little magic."

Thinking about it Loki looked at them. "Then why doesn't everyone had different eye color?"

"Because we can see clearer in the snow with our normal eyes." Gang stood up and took a few steps back until he was staring at the a bookcase. "When our eyes are their normal color we can see pretty far and when we change them to another color it cuts off our ability and we lose a good twenty feet of seeing."

Thinking about it Loki stood and closed his eyes feeling the change take place and looked at the bookcase and sure enough it was blurry. Walking the twenty feet it became clear. Smiling he went to the mirror and crated stairs to look in it and smiled his cheeks warming for some reason.

How lovely green colored eyes looked.

Odin and Frigga in their elf forms sat in their seats next to the Elven King who was guest so he was sitting next to Laufey and beside Laufey was his Mate Fárbauti who were talking about something, however the spaces between them made it impossible to hear their whispering but they had never seen this side of the King and the Head of the Army.

At first neither of them even recognized them. Needless to say both the Asgradians were shocked to see them so relaxed and calm, smiling and chatting with their friends and people. What threw them even more off was the fact that neither of them wore their helmets. Laufey wore a simple gold band that was only seen from his forehead.

The palace was light and happy. Soon, someone walked in and Odin was able to tell it was Laufey's son, Helbindi who had a female giant with him. They arrived together. Could it be that the Giant had picked a mate? Value information there since it was proclaimed that Helbindi would take the Throne should Laufey ever step down or die.

Soon four Jotuns came to the center of the room and using their ice magic formed a circular stage that was oddly too high for anyone to just step on as the thing came to the giants waists. Soon there was servants bring out the food and setting it down in front of everyone but no one touched their food.

A large cloth was thrown over the stage as drinks began to be poured and the soft background music stopped. Laufey stood and raised his arms.

"Now for the start of our Winter Festival!" Cheers roared. "Now than let it began with the traditional dances!"

The room became dark save for the bright light shining on the stage and someone pulled the sheet off sow that three small Jotuns stood there, each dressed in their own colors, the matching beads strung through their hair that was pulled back and braided down, jewels, silver, gold, and moon dust among them. It was all light wear and not much on and then the music played and they opened their eyes and began to dance.

Odin and Frigga could only stare in shock.

When Loki opened his now green eyes he smiled softly as that how one should when doing this dance and began to move in the mid tempo speed. Since he was the Prince he got to be in the middle and put everything he had into dancing correctly as to impress his family and the other Jotuns.

As he spun he caught a glimpse of Buri who looked shocked wondering where he had learned the right movements. Swaying his hips slightly like his newly found friends had showed him, Loki continued to do the dance perfectly.

As they turned slightly moving sideways he saw the Elves but did not make contact at either of them because his entire mind was set on was concentrating on the dance. When the middle of the song was near he heard a small growl and took a chance and saw Fenrir sniffing around as if looking for something eyes narrowed.

Continuing his dance he saw his wolf settle next to his Bera still looking around growling under his breath seeming angry about something. It concerned Loki that maybe Fenrir was upset but would have to wait to see what it was until after the first dance. With the last of the dance complete they bowed to the King and cheers erupted.

Two Jotuns came forwards taking Beil and Gang and Fenrir rushed forward and Loki hopped onto hit back as the wolf trotted to his family. Jumping onto the table Loki was greeted in hugs, his Father nearly crushing him to death.

"You did that perfectly." Laufey said as he held him close. "Truly skilled to pick up the dance in only four days."

Hiding his face Loki smirked. "Tis thanks to Buri."

Fárbauti stood up. "Let the feasting began!"

Sitting down with his brothers, Loki began to eat. It had been a while since he ate the snacks and they had practiced the dances again. Picking up a fork he ate the pieces of meat on his plate. Taking a rather large piece of meat form a platter he dropped it on the floor when Fenrir gobbled it up.

Patting the wolf on the head Loki sat back waiting. After an hour it was time for another dance. This one was for Gang who would perform alone. It was a slow peaceful dance. Earlier Loki had heard that this dance was special to Gang because the uncle that was killed was the one who taught him how to dance it.

Clapping when it was over Loki looked up at his brothers. "When will Buri dance?"

Helbindi set his goblet down. "In a short time I believe. She already left to get ready to come onto the stage."

Perfect.

Watching Loki thought it best to be next to his Bera when Buri danced. A low growl was heard and Loki peeked under the table.

"Fenrir, what troubles you so?"

The wolf looked angry looking around the whole court looking for something or someone. Petting the wolf's head Loki tried to sooth him as best he could. Just than the light dimmed and Buri came out looking full of confidence. Getting up Loki rushed among the table and quickly took a seat on his Bera's shoulder.

The Music started to play and the first few seconds of the dance went smoothly until Buri tried to sway and her hips jerked. She paused and flushed and tried to continue but every moment she made was awkward and stiff as Loki smirked. It seemed the potion he slipped into her drink worked.

Everyone was wondering what in the world was she doing because she had danced before and it never ended up like that. Before the dance was over she was blushing so hard she gave up and stormed out of the palace and Helbindi went after her.

Loki smirked slightly when his father leaned over. "You did that didn't you?"

Looking up guilty Loki got a surprise when his father chuckled.

"Next time wait till the end of the song."

"Fárbauti." Laufey growled.

"Oh come on now, it was all in good fun."

'Oh just wait till she gets to her room,' Loki thought with a smile.

They continued on their festivities long into the night. Beil had gone from running around having fun to sleeping against his Bera completely worn out. Then again Beil didn't have someone like Fenrir to give him a ride.

Gang was more the type to stay close to his parents and rarely left their sides during the music, dancing, tricks and other fun things that happened form various Jotuns who had come to the palace to celebrate the Winter Festival. However in the end Gang fell asleep during one of the last performances.

Loki stayed mostly with his family eating here and there, walking among the tables getting hello and praises, his Father's friends hugging and patting his head. A few times some of the Jotuns kissed his head, but everyone wanted to feed him apparently because everything he walked to someone else or by they would offer him some food. Being polite he took them and nibbled the small pieces and had to get rid of them slowly.

Finally Loki left the others and headed back to his family when he walked right passed the elves and looked at them not giving them more than a passing glace as he continued on. When he got back to his family but a feeling was lingering on him.

Laufey picked up Loki and set him on his seat. When it was announced that the night's celebration was coming to an end, and that the games and fun would began in the midmorning and as everyone began to leave to the guest rooms or in their homes just outside palace walls.

The Elvin King grew weary and told the All Father and All Mother that they had to leave. The great wolf was roaming the halls looking for them and only the powers they had keep the wolf off but he was getting closer to finding them.

So in the end the King and Queen had no choice but to leave however Odin had thought of a new plan.

"It was a grand opening ceremony." Fárbauti said as they walked into the chambers. "And Loki's dance was wonderful! It was as if he had danced it his whole life."

"I agree," Laufey nodded and walked over to the dressed setting the gold band on it. "Everything went well."

"Indeed. Now than shall we rest for tomorrow?"

"Yes,"

As they changed and readied themselves for bed they heard a knock at the door. Laufey turned and walked to the bathroom wanting to bath and leaving it to his mate to take care of it. Climbing into the bath he relaxed. It seemed as of late he had been more tired than normal, however he knew that it was because of everything that had been happening.

Fárbauti walked into the bath. "It was a servant. One fo the Elvin couples left early. It seems the female one wasn't feeling well."

"I see. Hand me a potion."

"Which one?"

"Anything to get rid of the knots in my back."

Walking over to the vials and picked out one and poured it into the water. "Stress or is it your stomach again?"

Not answering Laufey sat up a little. "Maybe both. Join me."

Nodding Fárbauti joined him and his mate rested against his chest. It was a peaceful moment just to relax with your beloved and although no words said however more than enough was spoken.

Odin and Frigga had just gotten back when they saw that Thor was in the palace and was talking with Baldur who sat on the throne and their middle child, Baldur seemed concerned at whatever Thor was telling him.

"Thor!" Odin boomed.

The oldest turned around. "Father. Mother."

Baldur looked up. "Is it true?"

"Is what true?" Frigg asked even though she knew the answer.

"That you and Father continued the bearing even after Loki refused it?"

"Yes." Odin said. "It was his duty."

Standing Baldur threw the crown down and stormed out of the room and for the first time he was filled with anger.

"What have you've told him?!" Odin yelled.

Thor glared at him. "The truth."

There was another flash of light and Thor was once again gone from the realm.

Gang was sleeping when something woke him. There was a noise near the door. Sitting up he saw a figure be the door. Blinking out the sleep he thought it might have been Beil, since the Prince wouldn't be roaming the halls this early in the morning and since everyone was sleeping from the feast last night.

However as the sleep left his eyes he realized that this person was bulkier than either of the other small borns and his skin color was pinkish. Suddenly said person jumped on his bed and Gang began to pray hard that it was an elf.

He was wrong.

It was his greatest fear… and Aesir.

"Loki! Tis I, Baldur and I have come to-" There was a long pause as they stared at each other. "You're not Loki…"

"ASGARDIAN…!"

To SETO-KAIBA-LIFE: Lol she is going to be there for a while and they might who knows? ;D

To Kaisha Shiori: I liked your idea about Fenrir's sense of smell and used it. Thank you so much for that idea! It is much appreciated.

To lovelesskj: Yes, he did. He copied what the other two small borns did and learned it the right way.

To Lolita Madness: Buri has a large part to play so let us watch and see what unfolds, and I like the Alice in Wonderland reference.

To fan girl 666: Yes, Loki is going to have fun for a while if Buri keeps it up.

To jaquelinelittle: It wasn't an good idea to try and make Loki look bad. There will be more about the small borns soon in the story and Loki will start learning what they do.

To demonblackwolf: UM…. AWKWARD MOMENT… I am Xxx Beautiful Melody xxX , but thank you, I did enjoy writing it XD.

To Ynath Esith: Well in the end Loki made her dance wrong with his spells.

To Blackpantherwolf: TELL ME WHAT YOU KNOW, I COULD REALLY USE MORE BACKGROUND INFO! Yes, I know. I try to go back and fix them as often as I can.

To GuestGirl: Drama Lama!