Hey guys, I'm so sorry for the long wait. I had a little teenage drama going on with a guy, and after that all went to hell I started struggling with my Pre-Calculus so I've just been incredibly stressed lately. It's starting to get a little better now though so hopefully I'll be back around again.

This chapter's a little longer than usual. Take it as my apology gift. I seriously am sorry.

I don't own the Avengers.

Enjoy.

"Oh look who's finally returned." Laura said as the door opened and David walked into the apartment. "We were starting to think you weren't going to come back." It had been a good seven hours since he had left, and after their conversation Eisa and Laura had spent the time watching multiple movies. At the moment they were halfway through one called Grown Ups. Eisa thought the movie was rather humorous, although Laura claimed the sequel was better.

"Yeah well, I ran into an old friend while I was out. That reminds me, I'm staying the night at Jeff's, so I'm only here to pick up some things." David said.

"Wait you saw Jeff? When did he get back?" Laura asked turning towards her brother. "I thought he was still in Europe."

"He just got back yesterday. Apparently he tested out of enough subjects to graduate a semester early." David went into his room and when he returned he had a bag slung over his shoulder. "I'll be back sometime tomorrow." He told them.

"Say hi to Jeff for me." Laura called after him.

"Are you sure that's all I should say?" David teased.

"Hey shut up! I haven't seen him in two years what makes you think I still like him?" Laura snapped as she turned pink.

"You've like him since you were a freshman. I think you still would now. Besides, he told me you two emailed non-stop while he was gone." David opened the door to leave. "See ya girls. Don't destroy my apartment."

"No promises," Eisa chimed as he shut the door. Some of Midgard was already beginning to rub off on her. Once he was gone she turned to Laura. "So this Jeff…"

"Is only a friend!" Laura said quickly cutting her off. "I mean maybe I have a little crush but…" Laura's words trailed off and Eisa began laughing.

"Your stuttering tells otherwise." Eisa told her. "Does he seem to hold feelings for you as well?"

"I don't know, maybe. I'm horrible with this sort of thing." Laura said turning redder and hiding her face in her hands. "He was my brother's best friend growing up, so I was always around them. It always seemed I had a chance, but then he got accepted to a college in Europe and I haven't seen him since." Laura told her.

"Well, I suppose the only thing you can do is talk to him. If you are lucky he will say something to you, but if not, you may just have to tell him how you feel." Eisa advised her. "I was lucky, Loki said something first."

"Yeah well, Jeff's a lot like me. He's shy, so I doubt he would say anything." Laura looked down. "I'm too afraid to say anything either."

Eisa looked at the girl and sighed. "If it is meant to be it will happen. If not there are others."

Laura laughed quietly. "Sometimes you remind me of an old wise person."

"I am over a thousand years old; I would hope I have gained some wisdom in my time." Was Eisa's response.

"Yeah, I keep forgetting about that." Laura said sheepishly. "You look like you're my age."

Eisa laughed this time. "Yes, well I must say I am glad my age doesn't show. Now I believe we should continue this movie if we are to watch the next one."

Laura nodded before pushing the play button.

David met Jeff outside his apartment building. "Laura says hi." He said with a smirk. Jeff smirked back and nodded. "She still likes you."

Jeff laughed lightly. "I figured that out when she started emailing me. Maybe now that I'm back I can actually see how things might work out. So is she just chilling in your apartment then?"

"Yeah, she's keeping Eisa company." David said. After seeing Jeff's confused face he explained. "She's a girl who…well let's just say I ran into her while I was out jogging. She wasn't in a very good position and needed a place to stay. I offered to let her use the spare room Mark used to stay in." David looked down. "Normally I wouldn't let someone just stay like that, but I felt an unexplainable urge to help her. Plus she's seven months pregnant. I couldn't leave her out on the street."

"Oh, well that's one hell of a story. Do you know where she's from?" Jeff asked him.

David hesitated before shaking his head. He decided it was best not to tell anyone about Eisa's heritage. "No, she never said. Her lover died so I assume she wants to keep most things to herself."

"That makes sense. Well you're doing a good thing; I always knew you were soft at heart." Jeff teased.

"Yeah, shut up."

Tyr was frozen looking down at the book in his hands. Eisa had hidden so many things, even from him. There had been so many times that their mother had accused her of sneaking out. Eisa always denied it and Tyr never believed she had, but according to these notes he was wrong. So many times and various different places were written at all odd hours of the night. One in particular stood out.

Meet me by the black mountain tonight at midnight.

The black mountain was a place no one ever went. It was steep and there wasn't anything worth seeing around it. Why they would have met there was beyond Tyr's comprehension. Unless there was something Eisa and Loki knew that no one else did. Tyr sighed in frustration. The sister he always thought he knew was becoming more of a mystery with each note he read. Perhaps someday he would truly understand her, but for now all he could do was attempt to decipher her notes.

Eisa woke up screaming and soaked with sweat. "Eisa, Eisa calm down." Laura said grabbing her shoulders.

"No! No, no!" Eisa cried hugging Laura and sobbing against her shoulder. "No…" Her crying continued as Laura stroked her back comfortingly.

"Shh, it's alright." Laura told her. "You're safe here."

"He was there, he was right there and then…" Eisa sobbed again. "I have imagined all of the horrid things that could have happened to Loki when he fell from the bifrost, and yet…" She pulled back wiping her eyes. "I have also seen horrid things that he could have done to me. So many different things, and I do not know why. It is as though someone is planting these images in my head."

"Eisa, he loved you correct?" Laura asked firmly.

"Yes, of course he did." Eisa said defensively.

"Then you know none of what you see is true. If what you say is true then he would never hurt you. You just have to remember that." Laura told her. She set a hand on her shoulder. "Try to get some more sleep."

Several weeks later…

Frigga was beyond herself with emotion. Loki was alive. It had only been for a moment but she had seen him. It was unclear where he had been as he had sent her away far too quickly, but it did not matter to her. Her feet carried her swiftly as she rushed to tell Thor and Odin. When she pushed open the throne room doors both her husband and son looked up.

"Loki is alive." She said as she approached the throne.

"What?" Thor asked coming forward.

Odin looked at his wife. "That is not possible. Loki fell; Thor and I both witnessed it."

"He is alive." She said again. "I saw him as I searched with my magic."

"Where was he?" Thor asked his mother hopefully. "Was he alright?"

"I am not sure." Frigga admitted sorrowfully. "He sent me away, although he appeared to be fine."

Thor was saddened by this news. "I see. I suppose we should be grateful for this news at the least."

After that the room fell silent as each of them were left to their own thoughts. Loki had committed severe crimes, and now he was out amongst beings of an unknown origin. Deep in their hearts they all knew to fear the worst.

Laura was over once again and David had just come home from a meeting he had with someone. "Eisa, I found a way to keep your situation a secret." David told her as he entered the apartment.

Eisa looked up at him with surprised happiness. "How?"

"My parents have a very wealthy business partner. He has his own private doctors and mad a deal with my parents. In returned for their continued partnership he will help you. That is if you agree to meet with him first." David told her.

"Of course." Eisa told him. "I would have insisted anyways."

David smiled. "Good, it's settled then."

I won't be at the palace for the next week or so.

Oh? And why is that?

Father has a trip. I do not wish to go, but you know how my mother is. I have no choice in the matter.

Very well, I shall await you return as always.

And I shall count down the days until my return.

Tyr thought he recognized this part. He then noticed the next few entries after his sister's response were from Loki. His assumption was correct; this was from the time of the frost giant attack.

Eisa, have I done something wrong? You're family has returned yet I have not seen you.

Eisa, it has been a week. Honestly what has happened? Have I angered you? Are you alright?

Eisa, my father told me something has happened but will not tell me what. If you receive this please, I need to know you are alright.

Eisa, it has been six months now…please; the palace has become lonely without you.

Are you ever going to return?

Finally his sister responded.

Loki, I am so sorry for the time of my absence. I know you must have worried. I found the papers from your notes but the magic has long since disappeared from the ink. I am returning to the palace tomorrow. Please do not ask what has happened, I do not think I could handle speaking of it. I do hope you can forgive me.

Eisa thank the norns. I had begun to lose hope. I shall not bother you if that is what you wish. Just know anything you say is safe with me.

Tyr paused his reading as he realized something. If Eisa and Loki were using the book to communicate then it had to work two ways. Slowly he crept from his room down the hall. After descending the stairs he slipped out the front door careful not to alert his parents.

It was a short trip to Dalla's tavern considering the many times he had gone there with his fellow warriors. Upon entering he approached the woman. "Dalla, may I ask a favor of you?"

"That would depend on what it is." Was her response as she paused her work to look at him.

"I wish to go upstairs where Eisa was staying. I recently discovered something and I am curious as to something that may be found up there." He said his eyes pleading.

Dalla hesitated before sighing. "I hope you know what you are doing Tyr. Fine, but do not make a mess of things."

"I shall be sure not to. Thank you Dalla."

It was not hard to find the other book. Eisa had it in her bedside drawer along with several charms, potion ingredients, and spell books. Tyr had never truly realized how far into magic his sister had delved, but now he was seeing it was quite deep.

Thanking Dalla once more on his way out Tyr returned home.

The first thing he did was compare the writings in each of the books. While much of it was the same indicating they were using the book to send the messages, some were not meaning they were likely sent using notes. That would explain why some spots in each book had several entries in a row written in the amethyst or emerald ink depending. "So that's how they did it." Tyr whispered to himself.

"Tyr what do you think you are doing?"

Tyr jumped as his father's voice entered his ears. "I was just reading." He said quickly closing the journals and shoving one under his pillow. "Is something wrong?"

"You were supposed to be at the training grounds nearly an hour ago. This is unlike you Tyr, is there something bothering you?" His father's words were stern but his concern was real.

'Oh nothing much, my pregnant sister was just banished is all.' He thought sarcastically. "No, I just lost track of the time. I apologize." He stood slipping the other book under his pillow as he did. "I shall go now."

"Alright, but do not let it happen again." Ver told him. Tyr nodded and moved out of his room towards the stairs.

Before he returned home from his training session Tyr found himself heading down the broken bifrost bridge. "Good day Heimdall." He told the all seeing gatekeeper.

"You have come to inquire of your sister's situation have you not?" Heimdall asked him keeping the expression he always held.

"Yes," Tyr said softly. "Am I permitted to know?" Tyr was unsure of the rules surrounding Eisa's banishment, but he was hopeful that Heimdall could at least tell him how she was faring. A moment of silence passed before Heimdall spoke again.

"I have received no orders stating you are not to know. I will tell you what I can." Heimdall told him. Tyr breathed a sigh of relief as Heimdall began to tell him of his sister's current whereabouts.

Loki sighed in frustration. After all the training he had been through, after all the work he did to drown his emotions and feelings towards his home she had found him. His mother's sensory power was strong he knew, but he never expected her to find him here. A realm that was unknown to even the All Father.

The more he thought on it the more frustrated he became. With thoughts of his mother came thoughts of home and with thoughts of home came thoughts of her. Eisa was constantly in the back of his mind and it was enough to drive him mad.

She was the last thing he wished to think about. With everything he had endured since falling she should be worthless to him by now, both she and his mother. However like most of his plans, that had not gone as he wanted it to. Loki shook his head to clear it.

It did not matter either way. This plan would work. He would finally have the throne he deserved and he would never have to see Eisa again. It was not as though she would wish to see him anyway. Even he was not blind to the pain he must have caused her when he let go. She probably hated him.

Yes, everything would work out just fine. There was no way his mother would have had time to track his whereabouts before he dissolved her spell, and it was only a matter of time before the Chitauri were ready to move.

David's parents were worried about their son. That fact that he had allowed a strange woman to move in with him was worrisome enough, but the lengths he was going to help her was even more so. David had always been helpful to those in need. However he had limits to the extent he was willing to go. Nonetheless they helped him get in contact with an old business partner so the girl could have private doctors when she gave birth.

It seemed odd to them that Eisa did not wish to have her child in a hospital like most mothers. David claimed it was because she was unmarried, but that was far from uncommon in this age. No, they knew it was more than that, but they would not try to pry it from their son. Instead they would wait to see what became of everything. Still, it was strange. Only time could tell who this woman truly was.

Just as dawn broke Eisa woke up with start as the air left her lungs in a rush. Her body felt cold but this time she could tell it was not from the child. Slowly moving to stand she turned to the mirror pulling the nightgown Laura helped her purchase up to view her stomach. Her breathing and heart rate were off and it was frightening her. However, she became even more disturbed when she caught site of her scar. It was covering more of her side than before. It was then that she understood, her baby was slowly freezing her inside which was causing her scar to spread where the most damage was done. Her organs were starting to fail her.

Her hand fell upon her belly and she felt tears begin to fall. "No," She whispered in sorrow. The only way she could be saved was through Asgardian healers, and she doubted Odin would allow her back even if it was to save her life. Now it was not just the life of her child that was on the line, it was her own as well. She carefully thought about the damage that remained from the attack when was younger and calculated how much time she had. Two years at most, probably less. Eisa fell to her knees. "Is this what you wanted?" She snapped looking up towards the ceiling knowing full well Heimdall could see her. "Heimdall you can tell Odin that if it was death he wished upon me then he has succeeded." Looking down she clenched her fists and let her tears fall freely. After a while she stopped. She made a decision that she would not die. No, she was going to get through this and return to Asgard before her time was up. Even if she failed or her calculations were off there was one other option. However, she did not want to resort to it unless absolutely necessary.

Sighing Eisa stood to prepare for her day. Today David and Laura were going to take her to meet the man who would help her keep her origins a secret. Eisa was nervous and a little weary of the whole thing, but she supposed she had the same risks either way. Hopefully this man stood by his word and neither he nor his doctors would do or say anything about her child's strange characteristics.

After she was ready she entered the living area to find Laura and David already there waiting. "Hey Eisa, ready to go get this meeting over with?" David asked turning to face her.

Eisa sighed. "I suppose I am as prepared as I can be."

The place they arrived at was a building that seemed to be mostly complete aside of some work at the top. However it was clearly already occupied. After checking with a man on the main floor they were led up to a higher floor where a man was waiting for them. Upon their entrance he looked over each of them. "David, Laura," He acknowledged. They nodded back at him. "And you must be Eisa." He said looking at said girl. "Wow, you really are far along." His eyes landed on her stomach. "Oh, I suppose I should introduce myself." He said holding out his hand.

"I'm Anthony Stark, but you can call me Tony."

Dun, dun, ddddddddddddddduuuuuuuuuuuuunnnnnnnnnnnn...Haha, yeah. This will go over so well as you're all no doubt thinking. I like this direction I'm taking, and hopefully you do too. I'll try really hard not to vanish for two months again, but if I do you can assume it's school beating me into the ground.

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See ya.