Sorry for the long wait. It too me forever to find out how to end this. So, enjoy this longest and final chapter of this crazy adventure! :)

Chapter 14: Healing

Thor was bouncing off the walls with boredom. He wasn't allowed to visit Loki until his concussion was healed. Thor's punishment had gotten worse when Odin found out what the princes did. The older prince was confined in his room, still getting three meals but unable to have visitors. Frigga tried reasoning with the All-Father, but he seemed determined to keep the boys seperated.

Loki was also very bored. His only company where his own thoughts and the occasional healer who came in to check on him. To say the least, Loki was missing his brother, Sleipnir, and his books. He was tired of the blank walls and the dim lighting. The only thing that he could do was sleep and think. Frigga would come in every other day too check on him and tell him what was going on in the castle.

"Loki, I have been thinking about where that portal came from," Frigga said one day while visiting Loki during the midday meal.

Loki looked up from his food. "You have?"

"Yes. Do you also think its strange that a portal appeared right where you where when you needed help?" Frigga asked.

"Is it because of my magic?" Loki mumbled between bites of bread.

"Don't talk with your mouth full, dear; but, yes, that was my first theory. Until the stable boy noticed that Sleipnir had apples, carrots, and other vegetables appearing mysteriously in his stable stall. Loki, I believe that your son has the ability to control and create portals or rifts in time. He was the one who created that portal when the guards were looking for you. Yes, it wasn't the best portal and he dropped you too high, but he got you away from the guards. Sleipnir was the only one who knew you were there. He would've known that you needed help," Frigga explained.

Loki was shocked. "How? I mean, how could he make portals?" Loki questioned, his eyes wide with shock.

"It must come from the fact that you have magical capabilities. Creating rifts in time is part of magic. Since your magic is so abundant and a strong part of your genes, it's no wonder that it was passed down too Sleipnir."

Loki sat there, clutching a plate in his hands. His son, having powers? It seemed too good to be true. "How can you be certain about this?" Loki asked, his hands shaking slightly, causing gravy to drip down onto his blankets.

Frigga leaned in close to wipe up the gravy. She looked directly into Loki's eyes, green meeting blue. "Loki, there is no other explanation. I am absolutely positive that Sleipnir can control portals."

The younger prince stared into his mother's eyes. There was no arguing with her. Her word was true, and rarely (if ever), proven false.

It was nearly a month before Loki was fully healed. His magic helped mend the fracture. The healers let him go with orders of being carefully and not doing too much physical activity.

"If you have any headaches, dizziness, shortness of breath, or loss of vision; come to us. We don't want the headaches returning," a healer told Loki.

Loki gave small nod. His head didn't hurt as much now.

"Alright then. Off you go," the healer motioned towards the door.

Loki swung his legs off the bed and all but ran from the boring healing room. He was desperate to find Thor and figure out if Sleipnir could truly control portals.

Loki rounded a corner and crashed right into his brother. Thor's fast reflexes caught him before he hit the ground. "Loki, you're back. Are you alright? Did the healers say you could go?" Thor asked and pulled Loki back to his feet.

"No, I just escaped. They still don't know that I'm missing," Loki said and rolled his eyes.

Thor missed the sarcasm and gasped. "But you have a concussion! You aren't allowed to leave the healing rooms! Your concussion could get worse!"

Loki rolled his eyes again. "Thor, I'm joking. They actually let me go. My head's fine."

"Oh," Thor said and scratched the back of his nervously. Loki noticed his nervousness.

"What did you do?" Loki questioned.

Thor glanced around him and leaned in close. "I...uh..I'm not supposed to be out here. I'm supposed to stay in my room, but I couldn't bear it. Last night I went down to the stables and visited Sleipnir. He's fine, but I saw a portal that was open next to him," Thor whispered.

"Did you see what was on the other side of the portal or what was coming out of it?" Loki asked.

"No, it disappeared once Sleipnir noticed me. I'm not sure, but I think that he can control portals."

Loki nodded. If more than one person believed that Sleipnir could create portals, it must be true. This news made Loki even more desperate to see Sleipnir again and maybe even help him control his new found abilities.

The younger prince glanced over his shoulder. "We probably should go back to our rooms. Meet me in my room around midnight," Loki whispered in Thor's ear. Thor nodded and followed his sibling back to their rooms.

Thor glanced behind him nervously. "Are you sure this is a good idea? I mean, last time you came here you got hurt," Thor whispered.

"Relax, its fine. I know what I'm doing. Besides, we won't be here long. Just a quick visit to see if Sleipnir can really make portals. Then, we'll leave and be back in no time," Loki whispered back. He pushed open the side door to the stable and crept inside. Thor glanced behind him again and followed his brother to the back of the stable. Sleipnir looked up from the hay and whinied.

"Shh," Loki put a finger to his lips and unlatched the stall door. Sleipnir rushed over to greet his father. Thor tapped his foot impatiently, looking around him for signs of guards.

"Hey, Sleipnir. How are you doing?" Loki knelt down to set the lantern on the ground.

Suddenly someone grabbed Thor from behind. He shouted and flipped the stranger over his shoulder. Loki stood up, looking for more attackers. Thor made to kick the stranger, but Loki pushed him back.

"Hey! I had him!" Thor exclaimed.

"Shut up, oaf! I think we're surrounded," Loki observed. He picked up the lantern and latched the stall door. "We need to leave quickly," he said. Thor nodded and glanced at Sleipnir.

"What about him? Can he transport us out of here?" Thor suggested.

Loki looked at his son. Sleipnir whinied and focused on a spot near the princes. Slowly, but surely, a portal opened. Loki glanced at t, and seeing a hall in the castle on the other end, jumped through. Thor followed and landed softly on the ground. They were near their bedrooms.

Loki extinguished the lantern and sent it away in a small burst of green light.

"Well, your question was answered," Thor said.

"Yes, but still. He needs practice and someone to be around. I just cannot leave him alone in the stable! Its too cruel!" Loki exclaimed and threw up his hands in frustration.

Thor placed his arm around Loki's shoulders in small act of comfort. Loki rested his head on Thor's chest and hugged his older brother. Thor hugged him back and let go when Loki pulled back.

"We should probably get back to bed before we get caught," Loki stated and took a step towards his room, but he was jerked back by a hand pulling on his shirt. Thor gasped as the same thing was done to him.

"You two are in so much trouble," Odin growled and pulled his sons by the back of their shirts to the throne room.

"I told you both several times not to leave. You were grounded and still you disobeyed me. What would Asgard think of two princes who don't follow rules?" Odin scolded angrily.

"What would Asgard think of a king who doesn't let his sons visit someone?" Loki retorted back, his arms folded across his chest.

Odin took in an angry breath. "I've tried to keep you from that monster of a horse. The citizens of Asgard wouldn't take it kindly to find out that their prince gave birth to an eight legged horse!"

"Nobody gives a damn! They would care if they find out that you let him suffer alone in a very unsanitary stable!" Loki shouted.

"Sleipnir can create portals. I saw it myself when we were attacked in the stables. Its useful and unique," Thor cut in.

"Except he doesn't like it when people are unique," Loki muttered under his breath.

Odin looked surprised. "Who attacked you?" he asked.

"I don't know, but if Sleipnir didn't transport us back, we could have been kidnapped or hurt. We were surrounded so we couldn't take on everyone," Thor explained.

Realization drifted onto Odin's face. "I sent guards to stop you from entering. None should have attacked."

"Oh," Thor mumbled.

"It doesn't matter. Both of you are alright. You are still grounded for breaking the rules. You are also forbidden from seeing Sleipnir again. If I catch you trying to visit him one more time, I'm sending him away to some other family or possible another realm," Odin stated firmly.

"You can't do that!" Loki gasped.

"I am the king of Asgard. I set the rules."

Loki glared up at his father. Odin stared back, green eyes meeting blue.

Thor, becoming uncomfortable with silent glaring contest, piped up. "What about mother? What would she think about sending Sleipnir away? Afterall she is his grandmother."

Odin blinked first and turned his gaze to his eldest son. "Frigga has no say in this matter."

"How? She is the queen of Asgard and her ideas are much better than yours," Loki retorted, his anger rising to a dangerous level.

Odin sighed. He realized that his sons would not stop persisting until they got what they wanted. Even though it hurt a little to lose by his children, he knew that he was fighting a losing battle.

"Fine," Odin gave up. "You can visit Sleipnir whenever you want."

Loki broke into a huge grin. Thor smiled also and patted his brother on the back.

"But you still have month left being grounded," Odin added.

Loki didn't care. As long as he got to be around his son as long and whenever he wanted. Because family is more important after all.

Thank you reading this story and being patient for new chapters. I'm working on more stories. See you soon! :)