I am so sorry this is a day late. It is the last week of school for me so I am crazy busy. Everytime I see a review it makes me very happy so special thanks to TruffleHead, MagicalElf73, Mira SeverusSirius Black-Snape, and Phantom Heiress for the reviews. EXTRA special thanks to TruffleHead for attempting to explain the Asgard realm system, which I had entirely wrong. So yeah umm Alfheim isn't actually a different planet, but I'm just going to keep it that way in the story. ENJOY
Chapter Six:
Loki's eyes flashed open. For a brief moment he was confused as to where he was laying and than it hit him. Last night, Thor kissing Isil, getting drunk, and Ariel. Loki had never been more disgusted with himself in his life. How had he let such a repulsive women seduce him?
Loki groaned as he sat up. He realized he had been lying on the floor. He glanced over to the sofa where Ariel lay sleeping. He hoped that no one would ever find out about this. Why he had ever thought that making Isil jealous would make her leave Thor was beyond him. Isil would just get mad. He should have been able to see that. The jealousy trick might work for some girls, but he doubted it would win Isil over. She will get mad-if she finds out.
"Loki?" someone whispered. He turned his head toward the doorway. Of course Isil had to be standing there. Her mouth was slightly parted and a horrified expression painted on her face. She glanced at her sister, who was still sound asleep, and gestured for the door.
Loki scrambled up thanking god he had managed to get some clothes on before passing out last night. He could tell Isil would be mad, but he honestly believed she had no right to be mad at him. After all she had kissed Thor.
"How could you?" she yelled. Her silvery eyes were cold and unforgiving and tears threatened to seep out.
"You have no right to judge me," Loki hissed. "You kissed Thor long before I did anything to your horrid sister!"
"Thor?" she replied. "Thor kissed me."
"What difference does it make?" Loki said. "I presume you are with him romantically now."
"No," Isil spit. "I would never be with Thor, I don't care how beautiful or powerful he is I don't want him. I love you." A tear silently rolled down her cheek. She was obviously very hurt, as she didn't like to shed tears. "At least I thought I did. Now I'm not so sure."
Loki's mouth dropped a little bit. What a predicament he had gotten himself into.
"I'm sorry," Loki whispered. "I misjudged you. You are not like all the other women who chase after Thor." He knew his words were weak, but for once, he was speechless.
"Is that all you can say Silvertongue?" Isil said. "I tell you I love you and you say sorry?"
"It is hard for me," Loki retorted. "You of all people know that. To be living in a shadow. I don't exactly have bundles of confidence when it comes to romantic matters. I have feelings for you. That is why I slept with your sister."
"Well that makes sense," Isil responded.
"Maybe not," Loki interrupted her. "But I was hurt and I got drunk. We all now how well that goes."
For the first time sense she saw Loki she cracked a smile, "Yes, any young maiden could hold alcohol better than you." She stepped closer to Loki and looked into his bright eyes. She could see some remorse and that was something Loki felt very infrequently.
"Maybe," she smiled. "I could give you a chance."
"I would greatly appreciate it Isil," Loki inched closer. He leaned in closer and parted his lips slightly. He had not anticipated Isil forgiving him so readily. The jealously angle had actually worked considerably well.
"Not quite so fast," Isil placed her fingers gently on his lips. "I have to punish you a little bit. Today is not the day for us to move forward."
"You are always such a just elf," Loki replied sarcastically.
"Don't push your luck. You did just do something nasty with my horrible sister. That is not something I will ever forget."
Loki grimced, he was no more pleased with his actions than she was. He was a god after all, not some weak Midgardian who was ruled by emotions. It was, however, plausible that he was more susceptible to love than he had previously believed. Just as he was about to come up with something better to say someone cleared his or her throat behind them.
"Forgetting about something?" said the notorious Ariel.
"Yes, I forgot to give you thanks," Loki smiled as best as he could. "Thank you for giving me such excellent company last night. I enjoyed it immensely."
"Of course you did," Ariel grinned playfully. "It is me we are talking about." She decided to leave. Most likely, to get hid of her extremely disheveled look. The second she was out of earshot Isil burst out laughing.
"The irony of your words was almost worth going though this whole ordeal," as Isil was laughing her face suddenly grew serious and she turned towards Loki. "I almost forgot the reason I went looking for you. Telemnar is attacking Alfheim."
"What?" Loki said. "How could you ever forget that?" Isil simply glared at him as a reminder of his act of stupidity.
"I suppose I should tell Ainariel as well," Isil said. "The others are waiting in the stables for us." The two quickly hurried off to prepare for the upcoming battle.
The arrival at Alfheim had been unceremonious and chaotic. They had barely arrived when they had been ambushed not only by dark elves, but strange advanced looking soldiers you appeared to be made almost of metal and were reptilian.
They were called the Chitauri and Loki had never seen them before. They were some of the most advanced soldiers in the universe. Loki wondered how he had managed to get his hands on them. Fortunately there were no more than 50 of them. They could only hope that more didn't come.
Telemnar's forces had been doing an excellent before they arrived. They had managed to set a perimeter around the capital city and infiltrate the palace. Although, Ainariel had promised some forces the light-elves, although adept at magic, had little battle experience and few soldiers.
At that moment Thor was in the process of crushing several dark-elves with Mjolnir. He whirled around teeth gritted in concentration, hair sweaty and frazzled as he slammed one of the Chitauri with his hammer. Although, he was thrown back he was not killed. Thor had to admit they were stronger than almost any other he had fought before.
"Have you spotted Telemnar yet?" Sif yelled over to Thor.
"No, but I'm a little preoccupied," Thor said as he finished off the Chitauri.
"I think we should go to the palace to look for him." Ariel screamed. She had climbed up a tree with a bow in arrow and was shooting down enemies from afar. At least that was what she was supposed to be doing she didn't have the best aim.
Isil killed the Chituari she had been battling for several minutes and walked over to the tree where her sister was, "We could fight our way into the castle. He would most likely be there after all he wants to be king. Anyway someone needs to protect the people in the castle. Not many appear to be prepared for battle."
Thor, Sif and Loki made there way over to join them under the tree. They were making progress killing the enemy forces and there were no enforcements yet. They knew the others could easily cover them while they discussed strategies.
"I concur brother," Thor nodded. "Ariel, Isil, you, and me should fight our way into the castle. Hopefully Telemnar is there and we can defeat him."
"It will not be an easy task, but I think that it is the most efficient way to win the fight," Isil nodded. Her words were very true. The warriors had barely penetrated the perimeter and it was still a long and bloody path to the castle.
"Than we better move fast before more troops arrive," Thor said. "Sif you stay here and lead the rest of our warriors."
Over the next few hours the two sets of siblings slowly made their way to the castle. Every few yards gained was a battle and the entire process was extraordinarily tedious. They ran as fast as they could, but they could not avoid conflict. By the time they stumbled through the palace it was already well into the night and they were all very weary.
"Maybe we can rest and find some food," Ariel said. She had been of little use on the trip. The only useful thing was offering directions.
"I doubt we'll have that luxury Lady Ariel," Loki replied.
"Maybe I can show you our bedrooms they are quite luxurious Ariel said. Loki could see that their little tryst the night before would not be sufficient for her.
"I don't think Loki will be having any more rendezvouses with you," Isil glared at her sister.
"Oh someone is feisty," Ariel had barely gotten the words out of her mouth when a dark elf leaped out and knocked her to the floor. He quickly overcame her and had his knife to her neck.
"Any of you move and I kill the Princess," he gargled. He waited a moment to make sure none of them would do anything defiant. "Follow me."
Loki looked to Thor, his brother simply shrugged. Although neither of them really cared for the girl, there would be horrible consequences if the heir to the crown of Alfheim was killed, because of them.
The group silently walked behind the elf. Loki couldn't help, but note how different the palace was than theirs. It was much less grand and was open to the elements. Its beauty was more subdued.
They were lead into a room with two men standing in the middle. One was tall, angular, and wearing a billowy dark robe, Telemnar; the second was badly beaten up and much more weary looking, Isil's father.
"I see you have followed order exactly as a said my dear," Telemnar smiled despicably. Loki was shocked at what he saw. Telemnar was not addressing the guard, but Ariel.
"Ariel," Isil said. "You wouldn't."
"Why not?" Ariel laughed as she stepped towards. "We elves would be much more powerful if we united instead of submitting ourselves to the Asgardians. Father might see it with time."
"He killed our mother!" Isil screamed.
"Who cares?" Ariel sighed. "She was of little importance." Telmnar sulked over to the king and suddenly stabbed him. Ariel suddenly looked very confused, "But you promised to keep him safe."
"Promises are for children," Telemnar laughed as he electrified Ariel. The princess lay silent on the ground. Isil looked absolutely horrified. She met Loki's eyes for a brief moment; he saw only a flicker of hopelessness before being met by determination. Then she charged towards Telemnar.
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