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Odin was sitting in his chair again as the two of them kneeled before him, waiting for him to speak. Both of them were very nervous considering their actions towards each other earlier, they were both praying that Odin wouldn't notice.
"Loki, Thor stand up please."
They did so without hesitation.
"Loki, Frigga has informed me that you had wanted to go and see Jötun. I've decided that I will allow it."
Loki was rather speechless; Odin was going to let him go, what the Hel was going on?
"Thor and myself will be accompanying you, I've spoken to the Frost Giants and no harm will come to us if we do don't harm them. Thor, keep your temper at bay, as some will try to get under your skin."
Thor reddened a little at that, but was determined to behave, for Loki's sake.
"What of Laufey?" Loki asked, he wasn't sure if the question was reasonable or not. But if Laufey was his biological father, well, Loki at least wanted to see him. He wasn't going to give his hopes on it being a happy reunion, Frost Giants are not known for being pleasant. Loki himself was proof of that, for he had had his fair share of tempers.
"I did not speak to him, though from my knowledge he is alive. He had one of his men deal with me." Odin said, worry in his voice. He was concerned as to why Laufey was hiding; he was praying that this wasn't a trap. He knew Laufey, and he was known to hold a grudge.
Loki and Thor looked at each other, excitement coursing through them. Loki was going to finally get to go somewhere and see the worlds, and Thor was just excited to see the "enemy" turf.
"Listen and listen well; you must do as I say and not wander from me. I do not know if we can put trust into what they say, and I will not have either of you harmed in anyway. Is that understood?"
Loki and Thor nodded, noticing how serious their father was being.
"Is Jötun such a dangerous place?" Thor asked.
"It can be, and it's easy to lose your way."
"Will they attack us?" Loki questioned.
"I do not think so; if they do it breaks the agreement we made." Odin looked at his eager boys. There had been an agreement to let them in Jötun, but Odin was basing it on Loki. Frost Giants may be eager for Asgardian blood, but have never been known to attack their own kind. Loki might be the key to them not getting targeted, but will they notice the boy's truce race?
"You must dress warm; I'm giving you an hour to prepare. Meet me at the bifrost when the time is up."
Thor and Loki nodded and quickly took off to get ready.
"Can you believe this brother? Father is letting us go into Jötun!" Thor practically yelled as the closed their door.
Loki shook his head, he really couldn't believe it. The anticipation was killing him, would the other Frost Giants recognize him? If Laufey did show himself would he notice his own son, or would he not care? Could he handle it if Laufey didn't bother to take a second look at him?
"Brother?" Thor asked, noticing the pained look on Loki's face, "What's wrong? I thought you want to go?"
Loki took a deep breath, "I do, and I really do want to go… It's just; I don't think I could handle it if he doesn't recognize me…"
It took Thor a moment to understand what Loki was talking about, "You mean Laufey?"
Loki nodded, "I know it doesn't really matter, it's not like he raised me or even asked for me back. Maybe he doesn't know I was there, maybe he thinks I'm dead. But, what if we do see him, and what if he doesn't care?"
Thor hugged Loki, "If the idiot does not care about someone like you, then he is not worth all the stars in the Nine Realms."
Loki laughed at that, "Since when did you become so sure with your words?"
"I've been practicing, but seriously Loki. If he does not give to the time of day, then he is nothing."
Loki sighed, Thor was right to some extent, but for some reason Loki wanted to see Laufey and he wanted Laufey to see him.
"Come one, let's get dressed; you know how he gets when we're late." Loki said rummaging through warm clothes.
"You mean like the time we were late because you had gotten yourself stuck in the tree and couldn't get down?" Thor teased.
Loki blushed, "That was years ago! And it was your fault!"
"You didn't have to follow me you know."
Loki tossed a boot at Thor's head, "Like I had anyone else to play with!"
Thor caught it and gave Loki a sad look, Loki hadn't had the amount of friends that Thor had, so he always tagged along with Thor. But it's different now. Thor removed those thoughts from his head and started dressing for the cold winter of Jötun.
They made it on time, and Odin was waiting for them, dressed warmly as well. He checked their clothing, "Loki, I don't think you'll need yours, but better safe than sorry." Loki nodded. "Come one then." The made their way into the bifrost and greeted Heimdall who was standing there as always.
"Hello my king." He greeted Odin, "And Princes."
Odin nodded, "I need you to open the bifrost. We will be traveling to Jötun."
Heimdall nodded and began the process of opening it.
Thor and Loki had always watched from afar, so being in it was a dream come true. The way it started spinning and the colors that it created were definitely something to marvel at, of course the moment was quickly over as they were transported to Jötun.
Loki had to admit, he felt a little nauseous, but the cold air took it away. Thor seemed to be having the same experience, Odin was the only one who appeared fine.
"Alright boys?" He asked, letting the two of them adjust.
They nodded, "We're good, and that was a ride." Thor said smiling at Loki who smiled back.
"Follow me, we must go to the castle first and let them now we are here. Stay by me, and don't say a word. Let me do the talking." Odin specifically looked at Thor. Who nodded right away.
The snow was hard, allowing them to walk on the top of it rather than sink in it. Odin had been right, Loki wasn't cold, he sure as Hel could feel it, but it didn't bother him. Thor however was turning a little red due to the wind. Loki took his scarf he was wearing and stuck it on him, "I'm not cold here, take it until the wind dies down." Thor thanked him, for once Loki was helping him.
As they got closer, the castle seemed more and more creepy. The land itself was dead, the castle had an eerie aura about that Loki didn't find comforting in the least bit. He was still fascinated none the less.
From what Thor guessed, they were at the front gate, which looked like a giant ice wall of death.
"It is I Odin!"
Loki was still amazed at how loud Odin's voice was, it seemed to echo for a very long time. That's when the gate opened and a Frost Giant, who was quite large stepped forward. It's eyes were piercing red, and it's skin was indeed icy blue with markings on it. He wore some type of armor, it seemed green by Loki's eyes.
"It's been some time Allfather, I regret not meeting you earlier."
This Giant had a very deep voice as well, but it sounded more rough and worn.
Loki and Thor were sticking right behind Odin, but both staring at the first Frost Giant they had seen. Well, Thor had seen Loki but Loki was much smaller, and Thor was beginning to wonder why that was.
"I did not mind, your men were just as helpful. Now I ask your permission to be here, if you wish against it we shall leave, Laufey."
Loki's heart seemed to stop, so this was Laufey. Loki admitted it, he terrified him. But this was his real father? This Giant scary looking creature?
"You may, the war is over. I'm done with bloodshed. I have seen enough of it in my time."
Odin seemed a little taken aback by Laufeys words, but Loki heard the truth in his voice. He wasn't called silvertongue for nothing. Looking at him, he seemed just as worn as Odin, two kings who have seen one too many battles.
Loki, suddenly remembering their conversation earlier spoke; "Do you have a library?" He suddenly felt embarrassed for blurting that out
Laufey didn't look at Loki but turned around, "Follow me."
Odin gave them a cautious look, "Loki?"
"He does not lie, I know that much."
Odin nodded, and followed Laufey into the castle, Loki and Thor in front of him.
Could it be a trap? (: