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"This isn't working!" you yelled in frustration.
"Keep trying, Aurora. You'll get it." Loki said softly.
You sighed, "We've been at this for quite some time now. I can't conjure a wisp of smoke, let alone an object."
"Just watch what I do." Loki said.
Loki took a deep breath and closed his eyes to block out any distractions and steady his thoughts.
"Just imagine what you want to appear in your mind. Get a clear picture of what it looks like and then," Loki spoke as he flicked his wrist to produce a snake on the floor of his room.
"AAAAHHH! Loki! You know I don't like snakes!" you screamed as you jumped onto his bed and brought your knees to your chest.
"It won't hurt you, Aurora! Look, it's gone!" Loki spoke urgently as he waved his hand and the creature dissipated into thin air.
You breathed a sigh of relief and slowly got off the bed to join Loki on the floor once more.
"Okay, I am not going to conjure a snake that's for sure."
Loki chuckled, "Try something inanimate perhaps."
You nodded as you mimicked Loki's actions and concentrated on your thoughts. Loki stared back at you patiently although you could not see him through your closed eyes.
"Anything?" you asked with your eyes still shut.
Loki did not wish to upset you by informing you that nothing had appeared. Before he could reply, you opened your eyes and groaned at the empty space in front of you.
"It was supposed to be a rock." You muttered in disappointment.
Loki looked at you sympathetically, "You mustn't give up. I'm sure it would have been a very nice rock. "
"Loki, I don't think I have the capability to learn magic. If I did, wouldn't something small have happened already?" you asked him.
Loki shrugged, "Perhaps. It happened pretty quickly for me, but it's strange that I can do magic and the rest of you can't. "
"You're just more special than the rest of us." you smiled faintly.
"Oh I doubt that." Loki said shaking his head.
"Loki," you said sternly, "Stop doubting your value as an individual. So what if you're smaller than the others and aren't as good at fighting as they are? I have the same problem, but I don't let it overcome me. I wish I was equal to the others, but I've accepted that I'm a little bit different. I have talent elsewhere that the others don't have. Sure, writing and drawing aren't as useful as strength and fighting skills, but my skills suit me better. You should fight with your mind instead of your body. You're so intelligent, Loki. You know so many big words and your magic is something special. None of the others are as smart as you and none of them can use magic at all…myself included." you added.
"I don't know what to say." Loki said dumbfounded.
"C'mon Silvertongue, your words never fail you." you said.
"Silvertongue?" Loki raised an eyebrow.
"Yeah, that's your nickname from now on- Silvertongue." you answered.
Loki laughed. "Okay, if you insist."
"I do, but seriously, you're wonderful and don't forget it. I know it's tough when you feel so far behind everyone else, but your time will come." you said as you placed a hand on Loki's shoulder.
Loki looked at your hand and then at you. "As will yours."
"We'll see." you smiled, "I think I'm always going to be small."
"It's not as tragic for a girl though. What kind of warrior is a short one?" Loki asked sadly.
"Even if you never match their heights, your magic would be helpful on the battlefield without a doubt." you said.
"I suppose." Loki mumbled.
"It'll come." You said as you closed the open spell book. "As for me, I think I'm done getting frustrated with my failure to learn magic."
"I'm sorry. I didn't think that it might not be possible for you to learn." Loki apologized.
"No worries. I'm touched that you even chose to share something with me that is unique and special to you. You're a good friend." you smiled at Loki.
"Just a good friend?" Loki pouted.
"My best friend." you emphasized.
"You're my best friend too." Loki smiled.
"Good, because I'd have to fight whoever beat me out for your friendship." you laughed.
"Oh no, none of that I beg of you." Loki said softly as he pulled you over to him.
"You're right," you sighed, "I'd lose in a fight anyway."
"It is of no matter, you're the only one who really understands me and doesn't think of me as of lesser quality. You treat me as an equal and that's all I ever want from anyone. You'll always be my best friend, so there is no need to fight anyone for your spot in my life." Loki spoke with his arm around your shoulder and your head in the crook of his neck.
"You're so kind, Loki. I'm honored to have a best friend such as you." you said as you nestled closer to him.
Loki squeezed you tightly and said, "I feel the same way about you. I don't know what I'd do without you by my side."
"I'll always be by your side, Loki. I promise you that."
"I promise too." Loki said softly.
At Loki's promise you felt your heart swell with a warm feeling you couldn't identify. What Loki had said to you made you feel like you had found one true friend in this realm and as long as you had one true friend, you felt like that was all you needed. You were young by Asgardian standards, and still had so much more to experience. You were both excited and fearful of the things to come, but you were just glad to have Loki by your side.