Chapter 19
They left Kat's quarters and the group headed back to the palace. They finally reached the doors to the palace and Loki pushes the doors open and Kelda jumps into Loki's arms. They both fall to the ground laughing Thor shook his head smiling Kat too was smiling. She walked up, "Ohhhh don't dirty you clothes! And take the baby." She said teasing. "Oh no, I am not letting go of my sweet Kelda." Loki said. "Hey the baby doesn't need to see that yet!" She laughed, "Come on get up." Loki kept on kissing her all over, "Loki stop!" Kelda giggled. Kat rolled her eyes, "There are children present you two." She said. "Loki, darling, not here please." Kelda begged. Loki sighed, fine but we finish this later." He said as he helped Kelda her to stand. Kelda straighten her dress and smiled, "Okay Loki, my love, but we will have to make sure Haiden doesn't see." She said. Loki chuckled, "He won't love."
"You promise Loki?" Kelda asked. "Yes." Kat piped up, "Little bit here needs more time with his uncle." She said. "Wait what? I don't know anything about looking after a baby." Thor said shocked. Kat tisked and her head, "Thor. Thor. Thor. Our poor children." She said in a jokingly dramatic tone. "I'll show you." She said more seriously, "Because the two of you need a date night. You need to get things out and talk." She said pointing to Loki and Kelda. She nodded and she walked over to Thor and she held out her arms so she could hold her sleeping son. Thor carefully handed the baby over to Kelda. She held her son close to her and she kissed her baby's forehead. Loki touched his son's head the three of them made a perfect picture. A loving family. "Kelda, I have great news my love." Loki said happily. "You do?" Kelda asked. "Yes, my love, our brother said he is going to have our things along with Haiden's moved to the wing near the library.
Kelda looked up and smiled, "Thor. I can't thank you enough." She said. "You are most welcome my little sister. I couldn't have you and Loki and my nephew in a room were our mother and his grandmother was killed. What kind of brother and king would I be if I made Loki and his family stay in that room were out mother died in. And the same room where he saw her killed. Kat shot him a look. "Don't belabor the point sug." She said. "I didn't know I was?" Thor asked. "The whole death thing sweets." She hissed. "Oh sorry my darling." Thor said. Kat shook her head, "Now Thor will show you to your new rooms and then the two of you can take off to do…whatever it is you are going to do tonight." She said waving in their direction. Tears started streaming down Kelda's cheeks. Loki looked concerned, "What is it love?" He asked. "I wish mother was here. And I didn't even get to say goodbye." Kelda said and she began crying. Loki wrapped his arms gently around her, "It's okay love." He said. Kelda looked at her one true love, "How do you know Loki? You got to say goodbye Thor and I didn't and it really hurts. I never knew my real mother and now I have lost the only mother I have ever known and now Haiden will never know her." She said sadly. "She said she loves you and will miss you." He offered weakly. Loki looked at Thor as well, "She loves you and she will miss you as well." He said softly. "Thank you, brother." Thor said his voice choked with emotion.
Loki nodded, "Now love." He said quietly turning to Kelda, "Let's see our new chambers and then go from there." He looked to Thor, "Brother I think we are ready to see our new rooms." Loki said holding Kelda and his son close. Thor nodded and led them through the halls to the new wing being prepared. Thank you Thor." Kelda said. "You are most welcome my little sister. I couldn't have you and Loki and my nephew in a room were our mother and his grandmother was killed. "What kind of brother and king would I be if I made Loki and his family stay in that room were our mother died in. And the same room where he saw her killed." Thor said. Kat shook her head, "Now Thor will show you to your new rooms and then the two of you can take off to do…whatever it is you are going to do tonight." She said waving a hand in their direction tears started streaming down Kelda's cheeks. Loki looked concerned, "What is it love?" He asked. "I wish mother was here. And I didn't get to say goodbye." Kelda said and she began crying. Loki wrapped his arms gently around her, "It's okay love." Kelda looked at her one true love, "How do you know Loki? You got to say goodbye Thor and I didn't and it really hurts. I never knew my real mother and now I have lost the only mother I have ever known and now Haiden will ever know her." She said sadly. "She said she loved you and will miss you." He offered weakly. Loki looked at Thor as well, "She loved you and she would miss you too." He said softly.
He looked to Thor, "Brother I think we are ready to see our new rooms." Loki said holding Kelda and his son close. Thor nodded and led them through the halls were the new wing is being prepared. "Awe Kelda, I know it hurts but we can start fresh." Loki said and he takes his son and hands him to Kat. Then he takes Kelda's hand and he bends down on one knee. "Loki, what are you doing?" Kelda asked. She shook her head, "It just hurts." "Kelda, will you marry me?" Loki asked hoping that she would say yes. Kelda stood in shock had he really just proposed to her…. he did!" She thought happily. "Y…eys?" She said grinning. "I am so happy for you both." Thor said with a smile.
"Thank you, brother." Loki said holding his hand out to Thor. He pulled his brother into a bear hug. "Thor, ow…. not so tight." Loki gasped in pain. Thor lets go and he patted him on the back. "Ow Thor, not so hard my back is still a little sore." Loki said. Thor pulled back sorry he had hurt his brother. "It's okay Thor it wasn't your fault. It was the guard that hurt my Loki." Kelda said. Loki sighed, "It's gone. I am healing and the guard was taken care of. It's in the past."
"I will never forgive those evil monsters that hurt my Loki." Kelda. Thor looked at his little sister, "What monsters are you talking about?" He asked. "The monsters are Thanos and that guard. I hope that guard is suffering the way my Loki and the father of my son." Kelda said. Thor shook his head, "I had him sent to a town far away." Kelda felt her knees becoming weak if Loki wasn't holding her. She would have fallen. Kat looked worried, "Kelda? Loki let's get this poor thing back to Eir. I'm now worried something is the matter." She said. Loki picked up Kelda and he held her close, "Kelda, my love, what's wrong?" He asked. She whimpered softly, "Shh Kel, it's alright my love. Please talk to me my darling?" Loki asked. Kelda shook her head, "Kel, love don't shut me out. Please just talk to me." Loki begged. "Loki, how could Thor do that? Why would he do that to you. That guard hurt you?" Kelda asked. Thor sighed, "I didn't want riots in the streets. As you know Loki is not a favorite of the people. I have to be fair handed as All-Father." Loki shook his head, "My how you have learned brother." He muttered. Thor ignored him, "I could not have the guard put to death because of the trial which would have to be made public. Most of Asgard still hates you brother and most would have called for your death." He said. "No. No. No. This is all my fault. It's…my…fault….my fault." Kelda said the last part weakly and she passed out in Loki arms.
"Oh Kelda, my love, it's not your fault." Loki whispered in her ear. Then tears streamed down his cheeks and they dripped onto her face. "Shh Loki." Kelda said softly. Thor felt bad again, "I am sorry my sister. I did what was right for the realm and the best I could do by you and Loki." Thor said. Tears streamed down Kelda's cheeks, "He is far away. The furthest town I could find away from the city." Thor said.
"Loki, let me go." Kelda demanded, Loki lets go of his beloved Kelda a little confused, "Thor you are just like Odin. You care more about the people than Loki." Kelda snapped. "Kelda. That is not true at all. I do not keep the people happy they would kill you and Loki. No hesitation." Thor said. "No. Kelda is not a part of this." Loki said.
"The people do not care. Many are against me. And would see any reason as a good reason to stage a coup." Thor said. "Loki, what are we going to do Haiden isn't safe here." Kelda said trying not to cry. Thor rubbed his face, "Kelda, I have moved you to the safest part of the palace. No harm will come to you there. Now Loki please calm her down." Loki wrapped his arms around her and he held her close, "Shh Kelda, calm down my love." He said.
"No no!" She said shaking her head. "Kelda, my love, please calm down before you make yourself even sicker." Loki said as he rubbed her back trying to calm her down. Kelda frowned, "No no they could hurt you and Haiden." She said. "Kelda, love I would never let anything happen to our son." Loki said. "I know Loki, but what if you aren't there?" Kelda asked. "I will be there." He insisted. "But what if they take you away Loki. Haiden and I would be alone." Kelda said. "I would fight with all my strength to get back to you and Haiden." Loki said. Kelda threw her arms around Loki and she cried into his chest. Loki held her as she cried and he prayed to the Norns that it would never happen. Kelda clung to his tunic, "Let's just enjoy the time we spend together with our son and who knows he might get a little brother or sister." Loki said. "Kelda frowned, "Now? But why?" She asked. "I don't know I want another child." Loki said.
"But Loki. What happened last time what if it happens again?" Kelda asked. "I wouldn't happen again my love. Because we are back on Asgard and we have the best healers." Loki said. "I don't want to die." She whispered as more tears streamed down her cheeks soaking into Loki's tunic. Loki stood carrying her with him, "Come you need to get some rest." Loki said and he laid her on their bed. Kelda whimpered into the pillows, "Loki, I don't want to lose you my love." Loki sat down next to her and he wrapped his arms around her, "Kelda, you will never lose me." He said. Kelda clung to his arms around her middle. "Loki, I am so very scared. I just want my boys to be safe. Where's Haiden? Where's our baby?" She asked her voice sounded so small. "Kat and Thor have him. He is most likely safer then we are." Loki said. "Loki, do you think they would take care of him and keep him safe?" Kelda asked her voice choked with emotion. "Kat and Thor would protect him with their lives. I trust them." Loki said. "I know but I don't want to lose my baby." She said sadly as tears streamed down her cheeks.
"You won't lose him Kelda. But please calm down my love. I will have Kat bring Haiden here to us." Loki said. Kelda sighed, "Okay love and thank you." She said kissing his lips. Loki broke the kiss and he called for Kat to bring Haiden to him for Kelda wanted to hold their son. Kat come into their room and she walked up to their bed she handed Loki his son, "Here you are Loki." She said. Loki took his son from her and he gave Haiden to Kelda. She held the baby close to herself. Calmed down a little to feel her son was safe. Loki wrapped his arms around Kelda and Haiden he held them close. Kelda relaxed even further. Kat watched them for a second before leaving the room quietly. "Thor, I think we should bring them some food and something to drink." Kat said. Thor looked up from some proposal papers from a meeting earlier, "Why Kat?" He asked a touch confused. "Loki, Kelda and Haiden are hungry." Kat said. Thor nodded. "Then have a meal sent up." "Why can't you have a meal sent up they are your siblings." Kat said. "Kat…if you wish to take it to them then do so." He sighed sinking back into the chair tired. "Thor, what's wrong with you they are your family." Kat said. Thor sighed, "I'm trying to figure out how to announce the Queens passing. And arranging the funeral for her. I'm just tired." He said. "Thor, will Loki and Kelda be able to come to the funeral?" Kat asked.
