Maria watched him closely as he scanned her caravan for things that he could potentially use as weapons. She sat on her bed and smiled. There was something about him... But she couldn't place her finger on it. He was difficult... Dangerous... Tricky... He looked at her for just a split second. She saw a flash of-of something in his dark eyes.

"What are you doing?" she asked as he twisted a blunt kitchen knife in his hand. "Nothing..." he said darkly with a small smile. She didn't like that smile of his... She wasn't scared of him he was just very, very different.

She got to her feet and took the knife from him and placed it back in its place. "I don't think you should touch anything in my caravan that's... Well sharp." Maria laughed and Loki smiled. She can see that he's different, dark, difficult and dangerous but she isn't afraid of him. She will hold her own even against someone like him.

"So... Loki? Why were you "banished" she asked and he only looked at her, his eyes growing dark. He was expecting her to back down tell him not to answer but instead she stood strong. "Why?" she demanded.

"You won't believe me Maria..." Loki said with a disheartened smile. She only growled and Loki... Gave in. He told her everything.

"For going against everyone in Asgard. I helped Frost Giants... That's what I am, get into Asgard. Everything went wrong for me... And well father banished me. He did this to my brother Thor, and allowed him back but well... I doubt I'd ever be allowed back in Asgard." Loki spoke coldly. Maria reached her hand out, resting it on his.

He was expecting her to go on a rampage of 'How could you? Or... Now I know why everyone who reads about you hates you!' but she did not and Loki relaxed. She knew why he did so.

"You don't hate me?" Loki asked suddenly making Maria jump slightly. She took a deep breath and said, "No, because I understand you." it was as simple as that. "You did it to make your father see you as worthy. I know your story inside out Loki." she said getting up.

"How can that be?" he asked with a little smile. When Maria turned around he was gone. She gasped a little and then felt a hand on her shoulder. She spun round and came face to face with him. He was very close. She felt her heart start beating again, as just for a moment it had stopped. She smiled and his grew wider. "Okay maybe you proved me wrong there but I still know you."

Loki had never met anyone like her before. One that wasn't afraid. 'Maybe she doesn't know fear?' he thought. His eyes searched hers. He found all her thoughts, all her desires everything, but he couldn't find what made her so negative. She slowly moved away and Loki straightened himself up. He wanted to know why she was so negative, so dark.

"I hope you don't mind me asking... What happened to make you feel like an outsider... To make you feel so dark and unwanted?" Maria laughed rather darkly at his question.

"My father was never one for loving anyone... Not even my mother. My mum died minutes after giving birth to me. As soon as I reached 4 he abused me... He did things that I could never explain to anyone. Ever since I have never let anyone touch me, get into my head and I don't know how to treat people nicely so that's why I come across like this... Hope it doesn't bother you..." she said with a dark smile.

Loki smiled. 'Bother me... Why?' Loki wanted to hold her. He wanted to make her smile... He wanted to make her blush... He needed these things... He wanted these things, he needed these things more than anything. "No..." Loki replied.

The day rolled on and night came. Loki didn't want to sleep he wanted to cause trouble in the town. He wanted to take Maria out... For the night of her life!

AN: Well hehe Loki is developing feelings as is Maria :D let's see what is to happen between the two ;) please review. Thanks :) All Welcome

~Destrier~ x