Chapter 2

She stood on a beach gazing out at the clear water before her. The sun was shinning beautifully as she walked along on the warm, soft sand with bare feet; listening to the gentle waves come in. She loved it here. It was one of her most favorite places to be. Somewhere she could be alone with her thoughts away from her sisters and mother.

She breathed in the gentle breeze as it blew back her pale blonde hair from her face.

She had the feeling she wasn't alone anymore. She turned to see a raven haired man staring at her from afar. She smiled warmly. Loki.. she whispered. Pure happiness engulfed her as he made his way toward her.

Her brows furrowed as the wind started picking up immediately. She turned sharply to face the ocean once again, looking out with wide eyes as huge waves formed. She felt the mist in the air as they came crashing down. The sun had long disappeared and the skies were dull. She stared out mesmerized by its sudden change and wildness that only seemed to grow.

The water flowed further on the beach and around her feet, stinging her with such coldness it made her jump and her eyes automatically flew opened. She laid there remembering everything so vividly.

Was it a dream..? No. She shook her head. She knew this was a memory that found its way back to her somehow. Dreams do not feel this real..

She blinked a few times, staring up at a ceiling that did not at all look like her apartment's. She had no idea where she could be or how long she had been asleep for. She tried to stay calm as she sat up. Immediately gasping from a sharp pain in her head; her right hand flew up, making to touch her forehead but was abruptly stopped short.

She quickly looked down at her arm to see that her right wrist was in a thick metal cuff that had an equally thick chain connecting to the concrete wall beside her.

"Oh Valhalla.." She whispered to herself in disbelief and began to fiercely pull on the chain.A strange sort of green light sparked from it the more she tried. It did not budge.

She closed her eyes with a quiet sigh feeling utterly helpless as she realized it was protected by magic. It can not break.

She took a deep breath and decided to deal with one problem at a time. She would get rid of the constant pain in her head first, for it disrupted her mind and no longer made it level; Something she always made sure to keep in situations such as this. Although not nearly as drastic as now.

She brought her left hand up to her forehead instead. The pain slowly eased away with every soothing touch, taking her time to heal herself. Having this power was great, so long as she had enough energy within her to do so. She was relieved she had at least enough to ease a horrible headache.

As soon as the pain completely faded she opened her eyes again and looked around the small room. It was dim but not dark enough to leave her blinded. She saw that the walls were made of concrete except for the door. It didn't have one. Instead there was just a thick curtain covering the doorway with a little light shinning through the thin openings on either side.

A light breeze blew in making the curtain gently sway. She clutched the blanket that covered her legs. Although she wouldn't exactly call it a blanket. It was a bit too small and the material felt different. Like some sort of cloak or cape. She stared at it as her eyes soon adjusted; realizing it was dark green, not black like she had first thought.

Loki.

The name interrupted her thoughts almost instantly. She then knew it had to be his..

Feeling cold, she lifted the green cloak over her shoulder and scooted closer to the wall, leaning her right side up against it for support. She bent her knees up to her chest, rested her head against the wall and listened to the silence. What else was there to do?

She stared at her hand; laying palm up and limp next to her thigh, then slowly down to the chain around her wrist; she concentrated on how she arrived here..

Being carried by agent Barton, laying her down in the back of a SHIELD truck as the raven haired man sat beside her. Someone driving incredibly fast as what looked to be boulders crashing down from above; the wind blowing her hair frantically about as they passed yellow lights. She was desperate to stay awake; to try to find out where they were taking her. But she remembered nothing after that.

Her head then sharply jerked up hearing muffled voices down the hall. She strained, trying to hear in on the conversation as her heart soon sped up, hearing foot steps coming down the hall. She wrapped her arm around her legs and brought her head down closer to her knees; she pressed up against the wall, trying to get as far away from the visitor that would soon come.

Her body stiffened as the curtain suddenly flew aside letting in some light that caused her to slightly squint. She saw a body swiftly walk in the room, shutting the curtain behind him.

He walked immediately towards the far sided corner away from her. She flinched as a bright light filled the small room. She had not noticed a hanging bulb there before. It would not have made a difference anyways; she would not have been able to reach it.

He stared at her without a word until she finally looked up at him. Pale blue eyes to emerald-green.

He looked her up and down than smirked. "I see you are doing fine.." He said in a playful tone, breaking eye contact with her; he turned to his side suddenly, away from the swinging light bulb. He made a strange hand motion and a chair appeared in front of him. He took a seat.

She observed the way he sat. Legs apart seductively yet masculine, hands resting on his thighs and his back comfortably relaxed against the chairs back. Even the way he sat seemed proud.

Her eyes then met his and she held contact with him. "As fine as one could be chained to a wall? Then yes, I suppose I am indeed fine.." She said with a glare, slightly lifting up her chained arm as if he had forgotten.

He let out a short breathy chuckle. "Conjured up by yours truly." A wide smile spread across his face, remaining eye contact with her as well.

She blinked a few times then quickly looked away. She tried to swallow down the aching feeling that formed in her chest, a sort of longing that made her conflicted. She did not like how he was so easily making her feel such things.

She stared at her knees as he began to speak again.

"Twelve hours.."

He paused for a second in thought, staring down at his hands.. She looked at him confused as his gaze caught hers.

"Would you like me leave so you could sleep another decade?" He teased in a hard tone.

She didn't answer. Just immediately looked away again.

He clasped his hands in front of him and slowly leaned forward in his chair. She immediately sat up straighter, feeling his burning gaze on her. It was intense to say the least.

"Tell me..." His voice rapidly changed. It was like a gentle hiss, as if he were a snake, slowly luring in his prey with false sincerity. "What did you dream? .." His tone was both knowing and curious at the same time..

She turned to him suspiciously. His eyes seemed to be teasing her still. She narrowed her eyes at him.

"I'm quite positive it wasn't just a dream; a memory actually... But I get the feeling you obviously knew that already.."She glowered at him.

He winked at her with a cunning half-smile.

She ignored it and continued to think, very much wishing to remember more of her past.. But nothing came. She sighed in defeat knowing it had to be him who brought the memory back to her. Hesitantly, she scooted closer to him. Pure curiosity in her eyes as she looked into his. "Please, how on earth did I remember?" Her tone was almost pleading. She needed to know how he had done it.

He sharply tilted his head. "I'm afraid I need to hear what you remembered first, dearest. Then you shall know." His smile this time was almost charming.

She tried not to take notice as she began recalling her dream. Remembering him being in it as well..She didn't know how to feel about that. She still contemplated revealing that to him as she bit her lip nervously and spoke.

"I was on the shores of Vanaheim..a place I felt very familiar with.. I would go there often to escape my siblings.." She paused then slowly began smiling with excitement. "I can't believe I have so many!" She furrowed her brows, very much confused. "I suddenly remember them as well.. Although their names are still lost from me." She paused not sure if she should tell him more.

She looked at Loki again. She was momentarily taken back by him. His expression was so serious yet his eyes were filled with such anticipation.. "Please, don't let me stop you. Go on." He replied quickly.

Her eyes softened at the amount of interest he so clearly showed for her. This made her oddly want to smile; but instead decided to tell him..

"I saw you..in my dream; you were there.." She paused to swallow nervously as his eyes burned into hers, waiting. She continued with slight hesitation. "We know each other well... don't we." She said in more of a statement than a question.

His expression remained the same. "Quite well indeed." He replied with a low tone that seemed to have far more thought to it than the few words he had spoken.

She simply nodded. "I believe it is my turn now." She tilted her head and smiled innocently at him.

He chuckled. "I am sure you are missing a few rather important details you have yet to tell me..Sydney, was it?" His brows furrowed as he said the name.

She smiled. "Yes, that is my name. And you have yet to tell me such details of how you recovered such memories of mine." She lifted her brows waiting.

He narrowed his eyes then grinned. "Hm, I change my mind. Tell me how you came up with such a name and then I shall tell you all you wish to know." He smiled showing all of his white teeth; quite happy with himself she believed.

"Oh? Now your changing the rules? And what right have you to do so?" She asked in playful disbelief. Her expression amused.

He let out a sly laugh. "Who is the one in chains here? Certainly not me." His smiled never faltered.

She rolled her eyes. "Well that's certainly reason enough.." She replied sarcastically with a smile as well before continuing. "Well if you must know.. I named myself Sydney... One day I simply grew bored in my apartment and decided to take a walk else where. I went to a nearby park and met a very nice girl. We spoke for hours and it was very pleasant." She smiled meeting Loki's eyes once more.

His expression was one of realization. "Ah. So you named yourself after her. I see.."

She giggled instantly. "Oh no. That would be strange.. She had a dog with her named Sydney." She smiled sweetly at him. "She wouldn't stop licking me the entire time." Her smiled grew, remembering the funny feeling on her skin from the dog's tongue.

Loki gritted his teeth and shook his head with pure disgust as she began to laugh. Obviously noticing the face he was making.

Her genuine smile and bright laughter made him want to stay in this room for all eternity but he knew he had come too far to change his mind. In too deep to go back now..if only she had reappeared in his life sooner...maybe if she were there in his darkest states when he had need her most. Perhaps if she never vanished...well, he didn't know. He hid these thoughts well with a dumbfounded expression as he stared at her laughing at him. This only made her giggly.

He rolled his eyes. "You certainly haven't changed... non the less we are leaving that name to the foul Midgardian creature.." He said with a disgusted tone. She simply shrugged. "Your birth name is Sigyn; and you will be known as such."

Her expression grew to one of curiosity.."Sigyn..?" She repeated in awe. She now finally knew her real name; it only made the need to know everything she had lost that much stronger it was hard to remain patient. "Well..who named me? What are the names of my mother and father? And what of my sisters? I would love to know each and every one of them.." She paused, feeling a great amount of sadness wash over her. She wanted desperately to remember everyone that was so clearly special to her. Including Loki himself.

She knew the feelings she felt for him was much more than a mere friendship. Having the memory of Vanaheim back had told her that much.

Loki very much wanted to take her in his arms and comfort her but instead, he sighed heavily as he answered her. "All in due time I assure you. For now we must remain on Midgard a while longer." His expression was hard; clearly not going to explain his reasons for staying.

She slowly looked down. "May I now know?" She asked quietly.

He knew what she referred to of course.

He stroked his lips with his finger as he sat back in the chair; taking his time to stare at her gorgeous features while she remained lost in her thoughts. A few seconds passed until he finally answered her with a sigh. "I used the chitauri scepter on you in the midst of your slumber. Clearly, it works wonders." He said with a grin in her direction.

She looked at him incredulously. How could he have used an unknown power on her without her knowledge or consent?!

He saw the slight anger in her eyes as his grin faded. His expression grew dark..

"Don't you dare make assumptions about such things.." His voice was pained yet dangerous; caring and slightly threatening all at once. "I would never do anything to harm you..not ever." She saw a flash of hurt in his eyes as he abruptly stood up, making his way to the curtain to leave.

Anxiety engulfed her realizing this. She was shocked to see him so upset over something she'd hadn't even said yet.

"Loki!" She called suddenly, surprising herself and him. She had never said his name a loud before.

He paused immediately just as he was about to grab the curtain; his back was to her as he waited.

"Thank you." She said genuinely. There was a short pause.

His back remained facing her as she stared at him with anticipation. She didn't want him to leave and she couldn't understand why.

Loki smiled to himself smugly before swiftly leaving the room without another word; letting the curtain fall behind him.