We have a short but fast chapter since it happens during the first Thor movie. During winter break I had the opotunity to work on the coming chapters, so expect quick updates during the following weeks.

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Chapter 3: Banishment.

When the engagement was announced, it wasn't a shock to anyone, most people actually expected to have Thor and Sif married someday, people were used to see them together, hanging around all day, it was pretty obvious, for everyone but them. Sif's self-consciousness disappeared when she became Thor's fiancée, it wasn't about the crown, it was about being worthy of the man she always loved.

At first, Thor was shocked by his father's choice, but after thinking about it, he laughed at himself for being such a fool. She had been there all the time, under all circumstances, always standing up for him. The very first female warrior in the whole realm, and she was still feminine and yes, beautiful.

One night, Thor felt uneasy and couldn't sleep, he walked out of his chambers in the middle of the nigh seeking peace and found himself outside Sif's door, when he realized this, he knocked, in that very moment he frowned and shook his head "What the hell am I doing? Is past midnight, not hours to visit a lady" A soft voice replied "What if that lady is to be married with you?" There she was, wrapped in a silky, almost see-through ivory colored fabric, Thor didn't realized he said this out loud until she answered, he half smiled and said "That could change the circumstances" She ran her fingers through his hair and let him in.

That was the first night of many they spent in each other's arms.

One night, Thor was lying on his side on Sif's bed, his look lost in thought, a bright smile on his face. She came out of the bath, wrapped in a soft towel, her long hair still wet, she took a few seconds to look at her soon to be husband and got in bed with him, softly stroking his biceps and asked almost in a whisper "What is that in your mind, my love?" He sighed; taking her hand and kissing it tenderly "By this time tomorrow, my Father would have announced me as future King of Asgard" she smiled and kissed his shoulder "Is not like no one knew it would be you, dear. Is not that your brother isn't good enough, but you are the Allfather's first born, is your birth right" he nodded and said "I know, it seems I've waited forever for this to happen, and now is just a few hours, I can't even have some rest" She smiled to herself and rolled her eyes, sometimes he was such a boy "I would love to help you have some" She hugged him tightly and drove him into sweet sleep, for the next day would be the most important in his life.

And so, when in the middle of the announcement, Laufey threatened Asgard, Thor came up with the idea of defying Odin's wishes by making justice by himself, and Lady Sif didn't give it a second thought. Fandral, Hogun and Volstagg would follow as well. It was surprising for everyone that Loki would actually encourage them to do as Thor said, it sounded crazy, dangerous, even. Loki was always telling Thor to stay out of trouble when he came up with his glorious plans to look for adventure. Thor was brave, but Loki was smart. Since Loki agreed with the plan, no one expected the dangers and enormous consequences their little journey would bring.

Sif heard by her own brother, Heimdall, that Thor had been banished, sent to Midgard until he learned his lesson. Mjolnir had been sent too, but could only be retrieved by the ruthless prince if he proved himself worthy of its power. Her immediate reaction was to run to his brother and have him beg for mercy. She found Loki reading in his room, slowly she opened the door and spoke lowly "Loki, am I interrupting?" He looked at her over the yellow pages and nodded. She entered, closing the door behind her, she didn't know why she felt uneasy, she cleared her throat gathering her thoughts and continued "You know why I am here, don't you?". Loki nodded and a soft smirk crossed his face "To beg for your fiancé? I think is pretty obvious, unfortunately, there's nothing I can do about it, it is my father's decision and it cannot be undone". Unconsciously, Sif fiddle with her long hair over her shoulder "There must be something that can be done, you're smart, and you talk with your mother…" Loki interrupted "Is this why you came? To ask me to ASK mother to ASK father to let Thor into Asgard again? Doesn't it sound ridiculous to you? We're not kids anymore, Sif, dear" He spoke firm but calm, and now that Sif was listening to his words it did sound odd. She looked down and frowned before replying "Before he decided to go to Jotunheim, he was talking to you" she suddenly realized "It was you who convinced him" Sif was now looking into Loki's eyes, fire in her heart at the realization of Loki's betrayal. He stood still, only a crooked smile showing "Why would I do that? He's brute enough to get himself into trouble like this. Finally Father saw him like the oaf he is, he can't rule Asgard, he wouldn't know how" She approached, her voice sounded firm "He gets in trouble, alright, but you always tried to talk him into doing right" She leaned, her hands on both of Loki's sides, her eyes met his, almost reading him, he closed his book and left it down on his lap "Why didn't you do it this time? You almost gave him the idea" her eyes narrowed, he was as calm as ever "Did I? Maybe I am just tired of his nonsense, he understands what he wants to understand" she stayed there, trapping him on his chair "Things are never this simple with you. I of all people should know. But mark my words, it doesn't matter how hard you try or how much you desire that throne, you will never get to it" For a second she stood still, looking into his eyes, but he was closed in every sense now. Sif stormed out of the room, leaving a confused and thoughtful Loki behind.

Loki went into the weapons vault and looked at his hands, remembering how the touch of a frost giant didn't do any harm to his skin. He stood there, in front of the Tesseract for several minutes, until he decided to hold it and watched his color change to a deep blue and felt the power pump through his veins. That's when he heard Odin's voice behind him, to tell him the painful truth, only to fade into the Odin Sleep, leaving him with nothing but rage and questions in his head.

Meanwhile, Sif convinced her friends to beg for Thor's return, only to find Loki sitting in the throne he so much desired.

When Loki refused to finish Thor's banishment, Sif, full with rage almost attacked him right there, but her friends stopped her. Once in the gardens Fandral talked her into reason "You can't just beat him up like you used to, Sif! He is in the throne right now, like it or not, he has the power he can and will use it against you if you don't go along with it, at least for a while" she shook her head, Sif couldn't bear to think of Thor being away from his home for the rest of his life… and hers "If Loki doesn't help us, then I will bring him back myself. Or leave to be with him". She locked herself in her room, carefully designing a plan to reach her goal.


After Lady Sif and The Warriors Three left the Throne Room, Loki went to his chamber knowing Sif wouldn't be so quiet about the matter, he had to do something for Thor never to return, he was so close to get it all. He had been watching his brother from the moment he assumed power, he watched him being helped by that smart mortal and defeated by those men when he realized he couldn't held the mighty Mjolnir anymore, defeated and weak. While Thor was under custody, Loki appeared before him and told him something that would break his heart, and hopefully, also his hopes to return to Asgard, Loki told him, that his father was dead, and his mother no longer wanted him back home.


Loki walked slowly around his chamber, immersed in his own thoughts, Frigga entered the room and looked quietly at him, pacing in front of her "Is the matter of your nature still in your head, my son?" he stood still and turned around to face the woman who raised him lovingly and taught him so well "I understand the diplomatic reasons Odin could have to keep me, I don't get why should I be subject of my brother's jokes and…" he sighed "He always gets what he wants. Always" Frigga sat on a lonely chair by the corner and replied "He gets what he thinks he wants. What people expect him to want. Being the future King of Asgard comes with many responsibilities Thor doesn't see. He thinks as a warrior, he is not ready for the throne, but you should not judge your brother so harshly, Loki, be grateful that you don't have to be subject of such pressure" he interrupted her with a loud laughter "Odin said he were both born to be Kings. Is not all about the throne, of course that brute of Thor is not ready? How could he be ready when all he does is spar and train and then spar some more!" his fist landed harder than he meant it on the table, Frigga shook her head and raised to hold her beloved child "Listen to me, I know is not all about the throne, but this way you are only getting away from your target, Loki, think… think what she wants and give it to her. Think. You are good at it."

Loki stood still, repeating his mother's words in his head over and over again. Her.

Frigga knew.