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Harmonia

Chapter 2

I was jolted awake by an obnoxious scream in my ear a few hours after my father had spoken with me. It had gotten dark outside and the evening lights of Asgard glowed through my open window.

"Harmonia! Wake up instantly I have some amazing news to share with you" shouted my sister who was almost too excited to speak.

"What is it Sigyn?" I asked irritably, sometimes when Sigyn got excited it was often presumed that I was the older sister, she was certainly a handful.

" I have been invited to the Prince's annual gathering in the Midnight Glade!" she announced proudly.

The Midnight Glade was the place to be if you wanted to be popular amongst the young adults of Asgard, especially if the sons of Odin were hosting. Well Loki had never actually hosted a gathering apparently, I was always Thor, but Loki was often in attendance.

"Wow, that's great Sigyn" said I, pleased for her.

"That's not all the news Harmonia!" She exclaimed playfully smacking me on the shoulder " you're invited too!"

"You are joking!" I shouted in surprised

"I am not! It says Sigyn and guest"

"Oh so not directly then"

"Well of course not, you've never been to one of these"

I rolled my eyes. It wasn't as if Sigyn was a social butterfly. She had only been to two of these parties and the first time she was invited by her good friend Sif, who was also in Prince Thor's Warriors Three.

" And you are invited me? Aww thanks Sigyn that is so sweet" said I, with mock kindness, trying to mask the fact that I would not like to go at all.

"You are most welcome, now lets pick something for you to wear"

"Oh goodie!" Said I sarcastically.

Sigyn began picking my dresses apart, something she loved to do on a daily basis. Finally we both settled on a long yellow dress that we both had a version of.

Yellow was our family's colour you see.

Mine had a tight bodice that tried to make me have the womanly curves I still had to obtain. The bottom flowed elegantly but was also practical for me to move around and run, if I had to.

Sigyn's was almost the same apart from it being tight all over and the seamstress had added a pale yellow, almost white cape that attached itself to her shoulders and ended in a pool around her. Sigyn's dress was very similar to my mother's wedding dress so I am reminded constantly by mother.

Once satisfied with my dress, Sigyn set about fixing my hair. She drew many strands of my hair into small braids which made their way into a pony tail. She finished it all off with a golden broach of intertwining leaves that sat high on my head.

" You look beautiful!" She exclaimed.

We made our way downstairs to present ourselves to our parents.

"Girls you both look wonderful" mother said, almost close to tears as she readjusted Sigyn's intricate up do.

"You will do our family proud tonight" said my father. A gleam in his eye.

A knock on the door signified the arrival of our transport.

As we prepared to leave my mum pulled me aside and in a low voice so Sigyn could not hear she said " now remember Harmonia, keep your opinions to yourself. Tonight is important for Sigyn so do not ruin it"

She gave me a stern look and I nodded in response. It was clear to me that both mother and Sigyn expected some sort of proposed courtship announcement between Sigyn and Prince Loki and tonight may be the night.

Will a slight feeling of fear in my stomach I left the house and joined my sister in the carriage.

It was clear that Sigyn was extremely nervous, she was constantly fiddling with her hands, crossing and uncrossing her legs or retouching her hair. After a strained silence I took her cold hand and squeezed it.

"Everything is going to be fine" I reassured her but failing to reassure myself.

She looked at me, smiled and seemed to relax. She was Sigyn once more.

By the time we had arrived at the Midnight Glade the sun had set and night had moved in. We left the safety of the carriage and followed the path into the glade that was lit by blue floating orbs.

We could hear music and laughter up ahead and Sigyn seemed to brighten as she edged closer to the party. We finally reached the glade that was full of people.

Some I had seen before at various events that the whole of Asgard was invited to. There was a mixture of males and females clothed in all colours. It was clear to me that there was only one person Sigyn was looking for but she was still anxious to leave me by myself.

"Go. Find him" I whispered to her. She looked at me briefly but then smiled and disappeared into the throng of people to find Price Loki.

I grabbed a golden drink and sat down on a grassy mound alone. Across the Midnight Glade I could see Prince Thor, Lady Sif and The Warriors Three, Fandral, Hogun, and Volstagg all hanging around the small body of water that seemed to leak out of the glade. They were seeming to trying to get each of them into the water, but failing miserably. In the end Thor managed to push them all into the pool and jumped in afterwards, causing a humorous scene that made most of the party turn around and watch.

Suddenly I heard my name and I turned back and looked into the forest. Out came my good friend Eira in a forest green dress, her honey coloured hair piled high on top of her head.

"Hi!" said I embracing my friend and we sat down together "what are you doing here?"

"Steinn invited me. We're courting now you know"

"and were you with him just now?" I teased, seeing her face turning bright red. "Well good for you"

"How about you? Still no courtship?"

"Sadly no, my sister brought me tonight"

"Harmonia!" On cue my sister ran up to me and Eira on top of the mound.

" I'd like you to meet someone. Harmonia, this is Prince Loki, Loki this my sister Harmonia"

"Good evening to you" greeted the God of Mischief.

I surveyed the Prince and saw dark black hair, slicked back tight against his pale skin. His eyes were a deep green, the same colour as his armour he wore tonight coupled with the gold that signified his royal status. He had a very handsome face that seemed to promise that once he matured he would become even more handsome. Compared to his brother, he was small in muscular stature but he was still extremely tall.

All I can say is if I had been standing, I would have felt rather feint, looking at this regal man.

" Good evening your majesty" I managed, feeling my cheeks redden.

"Are you enjoying yourself?" He asked

"Yes your majesty" then I began to get braver and said "although, this drink is despicable"

Sigyn gasped at my words and turned to Loki "I apologise for my sister, she is young and..."

Loki interrupted her by holding up his hand. He continued to stare at me and said slowly "that drink, comes from the vault of the royal court"

I felt like I could bury myself in a hole but defiantly I carried on "well they need to change the recipe" I paused and then added "your majesty"

Eira took my hand and led me away to the edge of the glade away from the couple. "I have to say Harmonia, I'm impressed. No one has ever spoken to Prince Loki like that"

"I know, I don't know what came over me" said I and we both burst into tears of laughter.

I looked back over at my sister. She caught me looking at her and mouthed "go home!"

She was mad as sin.