Part Eight:

Loki's PoV.

The God of Mischief sat on his bed after leaving (Name) with Thor and Frask. He couldn't keep up this façade but act on his true intentions. Or the two things were the same already? He came here to get rid of his cell in Asgard and to kill the woman behind the mask of (Name)… but something changed. He couldn't harm her… she showed so many characteristics reminding him of (Name). A few nights ago the Trickster started talking to Saphira.

He didn't know how it happened or why but the sapphire blue dragon started talking to him. Her voice sounded somewhat like Frigga's. She showed him many things when he asked about the war two hundred years ago. Now he could remember with the memories of Saphira.

Flashback~

The battle was almost over. Dead bodies lied in the mud by Spahira's feet while there were sounds of fight around. These half-dead soldiers were frightening and when they started eating the Varden soldiers… even Saphira was horrified by the sight. Eragon sat on her back and they looked over the battlefield searching for (Name).

'Something is wrong' said the sapphire blue dragon.

'I know' replied her Rider and they took off into the air not wasting any time. She could feel the Rider's heart beat fast in his chest and his blood pump fast in his veins. They were almost at the side of the battlefield where (Name)'s division was. Only there was nothing but dead bodies of Vardens and half-deads with dead horses on the ground. Saphira's blue eyes caught sight of shimmering emerald green scales nearby under the heavy armor of a dragon's. She knew now. Srunugr has fallen.

'No' sounded as a whisper through her mind. She landed with a thud but Eragon was no more on her back. The both of them searched for (Name) but what they found was worse than what they imagined to see.

Arya lied in her daughter's arms a few feet away from them was Firnen. The long (h/c) haired elven princess rocked with the queen's lifeless form in her embrace, her shoulders shaking from crying so hard but her voice sounded so clear and unwavering in the dead silence.

May it be an evening star,
Shines down upon you.
May it be when darkness falls,
Your heart will be true.
You walk a lonely road;
Oh, how far you are from home...

Mornie utulie (darkness has come),
Believe and you will find your way.
Mornie alantie (darkness has fallen),
A promise lives within you now...

May it be the shadows call,
Will fly away.
May it be your journey on,
To light the day.
When the night is overcome,
You may rise to find the sun.

Mornie utulie (darkness has come),
Believe and you will find your way.
Mornie alantie (darkness has fallen),
A promise lives within you now...

A promise lives within you now...

The sapphire blue dragon looked down on her Rider to see tears fall from his eyes. He fell to his knees while numbness made his limbs unmoving. Rain started pouring down on them washing away the blood but leaving mourn behind.

End of flashback~

Even Loki's heart clenched with the feeling knowing how he would feel if he would to lose Frigga. There was no need for anymore denying… it was (Name) who kissed him and embraced him and he wanted it even if it was only a dream and would end when he would to wake up.

Loki jumped to his feet and strode over to the door almost throwing it off its hinges as he opened it. His long legs soon brought him to the right door which he knocked once… twice… thrice… but only silence was what he got. He pushed open the door to find (Name) sit on her bed clutching the sheets with her hands so tight her knuckles went white her features contorted in anger and sadness as tears rolled down on her cheeks while she just looked at the opposing wall. Loki ran to her side grabbing her shoulders and shaking her wildly but only a few minutes did (Name) returned to the real world.

'(Name)… love… what is wrong?' he asked concerned.

'Memories… enemy… blood… death…' mumbled the elven princess. 'Revenge.'

The fire burning in her eyes made Loki flinch. Last time he saw something like that in Frigga's eyes when they arrived back from a battle with Vanaheim and both him and Thor got injured. The queen could've set the other realm on fire for hurting her sons even if they recovered fast. Loki pulled her into his chest tightening his grip with every second as well as her grip tightened on his elbow and arm as she was holding onto him.

'Sssshhh' kissed the Trickster the top of her head. 'Everything is going to be alright, love…'

(Name)'s grip slowly loosened so pulled away a little to look into her (e/c) eyes. He wanted to tell the princess about his hesitation of her identity but he could no longer find the right words.

'I'm so sorry…' sobbed (Name) softly. 'I let her die… I let them die…'

'No… no, it's not your fault… it was never' cupped her cheeks Loki making her look deep into his blue-green eyes. The Trickster sat down next to her on the soft bed and pulled her into him lying back down. Their arms wrapped around each other both comfortingly. (Name) didn't know that she was comforting Loki even just with her presence as they lied there for what felt like eternity.

'Where were you?' asked quietly the former Rider.

'In my room… I needed to… think' answered Loki.

'What did you mean by telling me that it was good that I didn't speak to my father yet? Is something going on?' (Name) furrowed her eyebrows. Loki tensed up but looked down on her noticing her beautiful face watching him with suspicion. A nervous smile crept upon his lips and he had to look away from her gaze before he would spill his secrets.

He didn't want to tell her what a monster he was truly… what he become during these years. He didn't want her to look at him with the hatred he deserved truly. Pain tightened his chest as he imagined (Name) looking at him like that… disappointedly will full of hate in her (e/c) orbs. Loki felt a nudge at his side so he had to turn back to her to see those (e/c) orbs looking right through him. He parted his lips to speak but nothing came out.

'What is wrong? Did he tell you something? Do I have to scold him that I am a grown woman now and I can decide for my own sake?' frowned (Name). Loki suddenly burst into laugh.

'No, love… nothing of that type of things was said between us…' smiled down at her Loki but with sadness. He sighed. 'We both changed over these years… for better and for worse. We are not the same as when we parted… and I am afraid that you will look at me differently if you would know the truth.'

'What truth? Are you dying?' worry crept on her beautiful features making Loki shake his head with a smile.

'I am talking about what a monster I became. I am not what you think I am, love' he sighed closing his eyes. 'A few years earlier I have found out my true heritage which is not Asgardian but… Jötnar.'

'You mean you are from the Jötünheim? Why would it make you a monster?' asked confused the woman beside him still holding onto him.

'I am the monster the parents tell their children about at night to frighten them yet you are staying close to me… why?' he asked disbelief in his eyes. (Name) smiled up at him before leaning up and kissing him on his lips softly but so shortly that he didn't even have the time to realize what happened.

'Those who deem you a monster because of your skin and blood and accuse you of everything wrong… are the monsters themselves. A person is much more than their skin color or origin. No one should judge by looks but by personality and knowledge.' her voice felt like silk on his skin as her breath hit his skin by his neck.

Loki looked in her eyes deeply not leaving her gaze with his as blue slowly took over the Asir skin showing white marks, his once blue-green eyes turning wholly crimson like blood. (Name)'s eyes started shining with happiness and awe at his sight confusing him even more.

'Why are you not running away?' he breathed disbelief in his voice.

'Why would I? I just got you back in my arms, Loki… I am never going to leave you… ever again' she breathed closing the distance between their lips pressing her soft plump lips on his thin ones. Loki grabbed her waist pulling her on himself and pressing her closer and closer to his body. The kisses turned from playful to passionate with every moment. Her hands slid up on his chest from his sides before sliding into his raven locks pulling him closer.

Suddenly knocking interrupted them before they could do anything more both of them jumping in surprise but giggling quietly at it. (Name) stood up and pulled Loki with herself from the bed which was now messy before she called out to the intruder.

'I'm sorry, if I interrupted anything but master Eragon and the council's other members are asking for you to the conference room' kept her gaze down a young member of the recruits with a deep blush covering her cheeks. (Name) chuckled at being caught grabbing Loki's hand.

'I'll be right there' answered the elven princess and went for the door pulling Loki with her.

To be continued…