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Loki awoke in the middle of the night to Eisa tossing about in her sleep. "Eisa…" He said softly touching her. When his hand made contact with her skin he froze. Her body temperature was much lower than it should have been. "Eisa!" Loki's voice came out harsher in an attempt to wake her. She stirred slightly and he watched as her hands moved to clutch at her stomach.
Loki moved one of his hands to lie beside hers and watched in horror as his Johtun form began to appear in his hand. Quickly he pulled back setting both hands against her temples. A quick bolt of magic was used to shock her awake.
Eisa sat up suddenly as she was pulled from her sleep, but fell back just as fast with a cry of pain. At this point Loki did not know what to do, and he watched helplessly with her cradled in his arms hoping it would pass. When it finally did Eisa was gasping and looked as though she may have passed out.
"Eisa?" Loki asked softly touching her face.
She turned her head to face him her eyes barely open. "Loki…" Her voice sounded weak. "It is…so cold." Her body was shivering.
Carefully Loki took her shoulders and began to gradually heat her body up to a normal temperature; however, he was careful around her belly. Eisa visibly relaxed as he did so. "Thank you." She muttered now slightly more alert.
"Eisa, you need to tell me what happened." Loki said cupping her face.
"I…it has happened before." Eisa admitted turning her face away from him. "Just not to this extent. From about the time I hit four months I have been getting pains in my abdomen. At first they were fleeting, just pangs of cold that quickly passed. However they gradually began to worsen. They were not unbearable, but then…" Eisa trailed off. If she continued Loki would blame himself for what had happened.
"What Eisa? Please, tell me." Loki pleaded with her. He needed to know if there was anything he could do to help her.
"The day you let Laufey into the Palace, when he came through the throne room I was still there…I believe…" Eisa shook her head slightly. "I know not what he did, but somehow I believe he knew I was carrying a frost giant's offspring." She noticed Loki twitch ever so slightly at her words. "He did something to me that resulted in an excruciating icy pain. Thor managed to find me, and he brought me back to consciousness long enough for me to try and ease the pain. Ever since then the pains have been more frequent and more severe." Eisa took a breath. "I know he did damage to my womb, I just do not know the extent of it." Her hands rubbed over her belly.
"Eisa…" Loki said quietly. "I am…"
"If you apologize to me Loki I swear I will burn you. You had no control over it nor did you know it would happen. You are not to blame, Laufey is, and I believe you already took care of him." Eisa told Loki with a serious expression. "Do not blame yourself for things that were out of your control."
"I left you there Eisa." Loki said quietly letting her go and turning away. "For incredibly selfish reasons."
"I understand why you did Loki. I knew the risks of not telling you, and still I accepted them. I could not bear the thought of you knowing and then being forced to give up the child." Eisa said wrapping her arms around his back. "Do not blame yourself." She repeated.
Loki was silent for a moment. "Why did you not tell anyone?" He asked her quietly.
"For obvious reasons Loki." Eisa told him. "Your heritage is still unknown to mostly everyone, and I did not wish for you to worry."
"It could kill you." He whispered quietly. "Asgardians are not meant to birth Johtun children."
"I will not die Loki." Eisa told him determined. "I dare say I am strong enough to pull through."
"I cannot lose you Eisa." Loki's voice shook when he spoke.
"You will not Loki." She reassured him. "I will not leave you."
After another bout of silence Loki returned to his initial position and pulled Eisa into his arms. "We should attempt to sleep more; tomorrow will be a tiring day."
Eisa nodded with a small smile moving closer to curl against him best she could. In her mind something else was still troubling her. He hadn't questioned her scar when they had made love, but she knew it was slowly spreading. She feared what it could mean. Pushing her fears aside Eisa closed her eyes and fell back into an uneasy sleep.
Morning came far too quickly for both Eisa and Loki. Neither had slept nearly as long as they desired, and both were uneasy about what was to come. Once Odin announced their engagement they would be faced with many questions, and Eisa feared what they would be. She knew how the majority of Asgard now viewed her. No doubt some would believe the only cause for the marriage was her pregnancy.
Eisa sighed knowing it would be difficult to convince them otherwise. They viewed her as no more than a common whore, and now that she was marrying the prince her troubles could only increase. Loki seemed to notice her unease and set a hand against her lower back. "What troubles you Eisa?"
Eisa looked up at him before averting her eyes once more. "I fear what issues we may face following the announcement. The views the people have about me are not…admirable."
Loki stopped walking and turned her to face him. "Eisa, whatever happens, whatever hardships may fall upon us, we will go through them together. I daresay we can make it through this. After all we have handled much worse."
Eisa looked up at him smiling softly. "I suppose you are right. Thank you Loki."
Loki nodded and continued leading her down the hall towards the throne room where the assembly would be called.
The sheer number of citizens who had gathered was nearly unbelievable. Odin sat before them while Loki stood with Eisa on one side and Thor with Frigga on the other. The room was filled with chatter though none of it was truly decipherable. However Eisa did not miss the dirty looks and glares that were shot her way.
When Odin stood the crowd fell silent. As he began speaking Eisa caught sight of her family, Ver looked tired yet supporting, Fasta looked angered, annoyed, and disapproving, and Tyr looked happy, yet also distracted and worried which confused Eisa. He was staring at her as though he desperately needed to tell her something.
"I have called you here today, to announce the engagement of my youngest son, to Lady Eisa, who since receiving permission from her former family, and retaking the oath of a noble, has regained her title." Odin's words clearly shocked many in the room as they broke into whispers as others clapped to uphold images.
Eisa's hand found Loki's and she squeezed it needing reassurance, especially after seeing eyes turn to her family. She was certain her mother was ready to blow. That was probably why it didn't surprise Eisa to see Fasta turn abruptly and push her way through the crowd to leave. Tyr and Ver stared after her disbelieving before turning their attention back to the front.
"I know their situation is unorthodox, but given the recent events an exception has been made. I would prefer that you kept your questions and your opinions to yourself, or risk insulting my family." Eisa was actually relived to hear Odin using his position as king to defend them. "This meeting is dismissed."
As everyone began to file out of the room Eisa saw Tyr say something to her father who nodded and turned to leave without him. Once the hall was nearly empty he approached the front. After bowing respectively to the royal family Tyr looked at her. "I need to talk to you." His attention turned to Loki. "Both of you. It is important."
Eisa looked up at Loki who nodded and motioned Tyr to follow them. They went to Loki's chambers and sat in his sitting area. "What is it Tyr?" Eisa asked him curiously. "I could tell at the assembly that something was bothering you."
Tyr sighed. "Last night I awoke to mother and father fighting, which generally would not have been a surprising occurrence. However this time was different because I heard what they were arguing about. It was about you Eisa." He told her quietly. "Mother was angered greatly by the fact that you were being granted back your title, and in her anger she used information against father that was never meant for you and I to know." Tyr glanced down. "You suspected for a while that there was a reason mother never seemed to care about you, and you were not too far from the mark." He looked to Loki. "Would I be wrong in assuming she told you these suspicions?"
"No," Loki replied. "She has told me."
Tyr took a breath before addressing Eisa once more. "The first thing she did was tell father that you were never deserving of your title." He paused thinking over his words. "The next thing she told him confirmed every suspicion you ever had Eisa. She did not want me to know, which is what she told father, but…Eisa, you are not her daughter." Tyr forced out. "You are the daughter of a Midgardian."
It took a moment for his words to sink in but once they did Eisa was frozen. "I am…what?" She asked. "That cannot…a Midgardian…" Eisa felt as though she was going to be sick. Not only was she an illegitimate child, but she was only half Asgardian. "Oh gods," She muttered. "I am a half breed."
Loki held her when she buried her face against his shoulder. His expression was grim. "You are sure?" He asked truly hoping Tyr to be wrong.
Tyr nodded. "I am sorry."
"It is not your fault Tyr. Thank you for telling us." Loki told him as Eisa was still too shocked to speak.
Tyr nodded once more before standing and bowing. "I shall leave you two." He said before exiting the chambers.
Once he was gone Loki turned back to Eisa. "Are you alright?" Loki asked quietly stroking her hair.
"No I…" Her voice cracked. "I always suspected I was the daughter of another woman, but I had expected her to be of Asgard not…of Midgard." Loki simply held her closer and allowed her to continue to cry.
After a while she had calmed down some and spoke again. "That is why my magic barrier was incomplete is it not? Because I am half of a race that is not adept at magic." Eisa's fist clenched. "Am I going to die Loki?"
Loki looked down at her shocked. "Eisa why…"
"You said before that Asgardians were not meant to birth Johtun children and that I could die. Well I am not fully Asgardian, and am part Midgardian, so regardless of what I said earlier is there any chance of my survival? I want you to tell me the truth." Eisa said pulling back to look at him. Her eyes were red from crying but her expression was stern.
Loki sighed looking down at her sadly and pushing hair behind her ear. "I want to tell you that you will survive Eisa, I truly do…" Loki's calm demeanor was beginning to break. "But giving birth will most likely kill you." Loki suddenly pulled her close to him again. "I do not wish to lose you Eisa. I will try to find a way to fix this, I need you to survive."
"I stated after the frost giant attack that I was not afraid to die. I lied, I feel as though I have barely begun to live. Please Loki, do not let me die." Eisa began to cry once more. "I want to see our child grow with you."
"I will do everything in my power Eisa. I swear to you I will not let you die." Loki found himself determined to find a solution to this. Eisa's life was on the line, and he was not about to lose her.
Tyr returned home only to find himself confronted by his mother. "Where were you at Tyr?" She asked him with narrowed eyes.
Tyr fixed her with a cold gaze. "I was speaking with Eisa and Loki. Unlike you I actually feel happy for them." Tyr said carefully choosing his words.
"I do wish you would not spend time with that wretched whore Tyr." Fasta spat.
"She is my sister! And she is not a whore." Tyr snapped back at her. "I do not care if she was disowned she is still my family."
Fasta clicked her tongue and turned away. "You are a foolish man Tyr."
"Eisa loves him and I love her. She is no whore." Tyr hissed.
"There is no such thing as love." Fasta said coldly walking away from her son.
Tyr watched her with hard eyes. Had he been told at a younger age that he would grow feelings of hatred towards his mother he probably would have punched whoever said it. However, with all that had happened, he was sure that was the feeling beginning to develop within him. Tyr could not accept Fasta's feelings towards Eisa. He loved her too much.
"We have to tell Odin." Eisa said later as they sat in front of the fireplace while the sun set in the windows behind them. "Perhaps there is something that can be done."
Loki's hold on her tightened. "While our relationship has been mending, I do not fully wish to involve him in this." He told her bitterly.
"Loki what if it is the only way to save me?" Eisa snapped tiring of his constant hatred for his father. "I do wish you would see the good he has done as well as the bad. He has wronged you I know, but he saved you and raised you as his own as well. Do not forget that." She looked down. "While I hold no love for Fasta I cannot overlook the fact that she raised me."
Loki's expression softened and he sighed. "Alright, we shall go to speak with him tomorrow."
Eisa gave a small smile. "Thank you," She whispered before mischief sparked in her eyes. "My prince."
Loki smirked at her capturing her lips with his. "Anything for you." He said quietly stroking her cheek. "My princess."
Eisa smiled once more cuddling against him. Despite the uncertainty of her future she still found herself happier than she had been in a very long time.
Dalla was happy for both Eisa and Loki. She would miss Eisa being around to help, but she knew this was what the girl had always dreamed of. With Eisa gone Dalla was left to close the bar on her own. As she was finishing up she heard the door open behind her. "I am sorry, but we are closed." She said softly turning to face the woman who entered.
"Forgive my intrusion, but I am looking for someone. I received word that she may be residing in the upstairs of this building." Was the reply Dalla received.
Dalla eyed her suspiciously. "May I ask who you are and what you want with Eisa?" Dalla did not like that someone came looking for the girl so soon after the announcement of her engagement.
"Oh, I am just an old friend looking to say hello." The blonde said in a voice that held an air of seduction in it.
"Eisa no longer resides here. She moved out two days ago." Dalla said turning back to her work. "I do not know of her new residence." She lied. "Now if you please, we are closed."
Sighing the woman turned away. "What a shame, and I was so looking forward to seeing her." When she reached the door she turned back to face Dalla again. "If you see her in the near future, tell her Amora was looking for her." The woman said before laughing as she seemed to fade away. Her laugh sent chills up Dalla's spine.
After a few minutes of working Dalla paused once more. "Amora…?" She whispered. "Why does that sound so familiar?" She decided to go to the palace and talk to Loki and Eisa the next day.
Amora laughed darkly to herself. It had been ages since she had last been in Asgard. Not since her attempt on Loki's life nearly six hundred years ago. Of course that had only happened because he crossed her. In their past the two had been friends, and Eisa as well. When they had grown skilled with their magic they had delved into dark magic. It was forbidden they knew, but they were young, bored, sorcerers.
They were quite skilled at it, but after a while Eisa became frightened they would be discovered and wished to stop. Amora on the other had relished in the power darkness gave her, and her longing to continue drove Eisa away from her. Loki stayed for a while, but in the end Eisa won him over. So Amora continued on her own and grew stronger and more powerful while Eisa and Loki returned to the light.
One day however she was able to convince Loki into assisting her with a spell. She had told him it was a harmless spell meant to win Thor's affection, but in reality it was much darker. Loki brewed a potion for her that would enhance her power for the night, but in a moment of hesitation followed her to her destination, which was Sif's home.
Amora had meant to behead the wretched girl as she slept, but Loki realized what she had planned and countered her spell. Instead of cutting her head from her shoulders it removed all her hair. While Loki had taken the blame for Sif's loss of hair he ratted Amor out about practicing the dark arts. Amora was stripped of her magic for fifty years, and in a fit of rage upon having her powers restored had taken a shot at the dark prince's life. She had failed as both Loki and Eisa were there to counter her. Eisa never learned why Amora had tried to kill Loki, as she never knew the truth of what happened the night Sif lost her golden hair.
Amora's sentencing had been exile for life, but she knew the same paths between worlds as Loki. After waiting and biding her time she had returned shrouding herself from Heimdall as the three of them did hiding dark magic all those years ago. It was time for Amora to get her revenge, but this time she would not go for Loki, oh no. She had a much better target this time, the woman he loved. Eisa was not as skilled as Loki and did not study the dark arts for as long as he had. The girl would be dead before she could utter a rune.
It would also be interesting to see if the rumors were true. Losing both his lover and child would tear Loki apart. Oh yes, it was time she achieved her revenge.
Boom, antagonist revealed. This is my own little fanfiction take on Amora, and in all honesty I have not read the comics I just researched her character so if you have read them and her personality seems off I apologize. Anyway, I hope you all enjoyed this.
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