I shifted uncomfortably next to Thor, who was sticking close to me. After seeing what happened to me, he had made sure that he was going to protect me. Sure enough…he didn't like Odin's choice for my marriage either. Thor gripped my hand a little tighter for protection "Very interesting to see you this morning Theoric. I thought after the drink you had last night, you would be sleeping well."

Frigga and Loki appeared a moment after Thor and I appeared and I watched them Stiffen. Odin didn't seem to notice "I have invited Theoric to join us, so that Cayna can get used to her new groom."

I hope both of them choke

For once I agreed with Angrboda. I clenched my fists at the thought but Thor touched my hand to let me release. Frigga took her seat at the other end of the table, glaring at her husband for a moment "Cayna, you and I will be looking at the material for your wedding dress today. Since my husband has taken it upon himself to marry you off so soon."

I nodded warily and Loki tried to give me an assuring nod. I was too nervous to say anything. "Cayna, why don't you take a seat next to Theoric. So that we may bask in your glorious intrigue."

I slowly made my way over to side next to him. Loki and Thor sat on the other side. Loki in front of me, and Thor in front of Theoric. "How did you sleep milady?" Theoric asked with a fake sweetness that a snake would have.

"Peaceful. Better than I have in a while." I stated, looking at Loki, who in turn smiled "Well, I hope that you will find peace when you sleep, little one." Loki replied. Theoric glared at him "I am sure that she will when she finds comfort in my arms."

He reached over and squeezed my hand, harder than meant and I let out a gasp, but he kept me forced at the table. Odin didn't seem to catch it. Loki and Thor sat forward and Frigga stopped them "Loki, why don't you take Theoric out later today? Give him a tour of the gaurdens he will soon call home?"

Loki looked at her "What a wonderful idea. Since you and Cayna will be busy with the wedding arrangements, I believe it would be a good idea to meet my new brother-in-law."

While we both never saw each other as brother an sister; I felt protected in Loki's words I sat back and sighed "Well, why don't we all enjoy our breakfast and then we will get to the wedding plans."

Though Loki wouldn't have any of it "We also get a chance to see what a burly man he is."

"You seemed threatened Prince Loki." Theoric said with a sneer

"Certainly not, I was just stating; with your size and stature that you can take any man out in combat. Isn't that right Thor?"

Thor nodded, angered "Maybe I will go with you today."

"No. You will be assisting me, since you are the one who will become king." Odin stated and Loki seemed to let out a breath of relief "Yes, brother, I think it would be best if Just Theoric and I take a walk together."

"Why take such interest?" Theoric asked

"Let's just say that I am a people person."

Though there was something in his eyes that I couldn't see. Something that Loki hadn't shown me much. I looked at my goblet and took a swig of water and stayed quiet through breakfast. Trying to read the man that I had just spend the night with.

Frigga took me as soon as breakfast was over and walked me out of the room "We will be meeting in my chambers, that way you and I can have a talk of being the perfect wife." She said before we both bowed to Odin. Frigga held my shoulder and said "Come with me little one, we need to talk."

We walked to her chambers and sealed the door shut "Loki told me everything that happened? Why did you not say anything?" She demanded, I never saw my adopted mother angry before…not until today."

"I know that Odin's word is final…what good would it have done?"

"Daughter, trust me. You will not marry him."

"But…"

"No. We have a plan…and you will trust Loki and I. Now…loki healed all of your bruises correct?"

I nodded "He missed one on my back, but I was too upset for him to fix that one."

She turned me around and touched my back "One of these days I am going to be too old for this."

"Never," I argued "Yu are always going to be young and beautiful."

She smiled and kissed my forehead "Sweet girl, your about as mischievous as Loki."

I grinned "I had a good teacher."

She laughed "well, I have been saving this dress for a long time, for the day that you were to get married. I lied when I said we would be picking out material. Come with me."

I followed her to another room where she took a long white dress out of a small wardrobe. "Since I consider you to be my daughter, I had this dress made for you on your hundredth names day."

She unfolded the dress to show me the small diamonds that were sewn into the dress, it as silk, with a lace overlay the lace sleeves covered my arms and draped down to the floor. The dress was floor length and the lace drug about three feet behind me. The back went up to the back of my neck and went delicately about the shoulders. If I had to put this dress on myself, I would have torn it. I was in awe of this dress. I walked over and hugged Frigga, "Thank you so much for such a beautiful dress!" The sadness over took me as I had hoped that my wedding would be happy occasion. Instead I was going to have to be marrying a man that wanted the breed the monster out of me, and beat Angrboda out of me "I can't marry him Mother." I stated with tears streaming down my face. He promises to breed the evil out of me. He grabbed me so hard that there were bruises. If I marry him, Angrboda will appear, and I won't be able to control it. I cant…"

"And you won't. You will just have to trust me, I promise you, I won't do this to you." she kissed my forehead. The thought came across me "Is there any way to get her out of me?"

Frigga looked at me for a moment "I don't know darling. If there was it is far beyond my power. Even Eir doenst know. We have tried, it only caused you pain."

I remembered that moment. Eir and Frigga had surrounded me as I laid out on a table. Odin was in the corner of the room. I cried in pain as the electricity shot through my body, trying to draw her out, Angrboda clung to my nerves and my spine, twisting me and tearing at me, letting my six year old body burn and felt like it was on fire. Odin Yelled again, telling Eir to get it out "She will become a monster if you don't."

"Don't say that about her!" Frigga growled. "She will be loved, no matter what you think! Whether I have to seal the thing inside of her." Frigga was holding onto me now, petting my hair and trying to calm me. Listening to me as I begged her not to shoot the fire into my body. Eir tried to settle me, but I was terrified of her.

"She is something different than anyone knows in this realm. You can't control her, she will lose it someday.

"Then we will take care of it then!" Frigga hissed "You wont hurt that little girl."

I looked at Frigga, she was still the same woman that she always was, so loving. She truly was like a mother to me. I kissed her cheek and nodded "I trust you, mother."

Even Angrboda was silent.

Frigga sat me down and smiled "You know, I used to watch you and Loki play as children, you two were and are so close. I always expected that Odin would allow the two of you to marry. I secretly hoped for it. He cares about you Cayna. You must understand."

I looked at her "I care about him."

She nodded.

The door opened and Odin, with Thor trailing behind, walked in. Odin smiled "Well, there you two are. I take it you showed her the dress."

"I did. She loves it."

Odin nodded "Cayna, can you excuse your mother and I for a moment. Thor, take her for a walk in the gardens."

"Yes father."

Thor took my arm and he escorted me to the guardians, one of my favorite places to go. The most peaceful, he held to me for a moment "You know we will protect you from fathers choice. We each saw what Theoric is capable of. We won't allow it to happen."

"How did the whole family choose to go against the Allfather like this?" I groaned.

"Thor…Lady Cayna."

I heard a firmiliar female voice and smiled "Hello Lady Sif. Where are the warriors three?"

"I have no idea and I don't want to know."

I knew that Sif had a secret crush on Thor, I encouraged it more than what I think anyone realized. "Thor, why don't you take a walk with Lasy Sif for a while. I think I prefer to enjoy the tranquility on my own."

"Are you sure?" Thor asked and I nodded in reply. The two of them walked away and I took a seat on the bench, running a hand through my hair and sighing. I looked into the sky and took a breath. Let me through, just for a while

I waved my hand and allowed her through. Angrboda stood next to me and sighed with frustration "We need to think of something."

"You heard what Frigga said."

Your mother has an idea that doesn't involve Theorics entrails are based all over that statue of your adopted father.

I sighed and waved my hand in dismissal. "As sweet of a sentiment I feel that is, I think we can come up with something a bit more….calm."

So you agree that killing him is a god idea…My, I have a better influence you than I thought."

"I am starting to lean towards it. This man is abusive, he wishes to take a strong part of me, or worse, kill all of us, which means unleashing you, or killing both of us. I think even we can agree that it's a bad idea for both of those things to occur."

She smiled at me What are you thinking? Killing him after you consummate the marriage?

I snorted "Again, a sweet sentiment, I would get whatever he has…which isnt much considering that I was raised in the palace."

You could let me do it, then you wouldn't be ruined of all of your innocence."

I glared at her "something tells me that is a really bad idea."

"There you are!"

I turned around to see Loki, and waved Angrboda away quickly back into smoke. Loki was standing in front of me with a smile pasted on his face I gave him a confused look and he looked down at the ground "I was hoping you would be a little happier to see me."

"I thought you were with my fiancé." The last word left venome in my veins and he shook his head "We had our talk, agreed to disagree and then went on when our lives."

He was hiding something "Loki, what did you do?"

He placed his hands on my shoulders, giving me a tender kiss on the head "Lets just say that I made sure he will never hurt you again."

I looked at him but didn't reply. He grinned "Worry not, little one. I think I have it covered."

"What did you do? Kill him and your going to marry me instead." I asked as he took my arm and began walking me through the gardens. He laughed a little bit "You will have to find out in a couple of days when you are getting married."

"Loki, I am starting to despise the idea of surprises."

"I think you might like this one." He said kissing my temple "Now, come along little one, let's go to the library."

"Now you are talking correctly."