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It wasn't much warmer inside than it was out, the whole place was made of ice. Making Loki wonder how there were books in the first place.

Loki watched Laufey, carefully. This was his "father" Loki kept telling himself, but it didn't seem right. Loki may have been raised different but nothing about the two of them was the same. Laufey seemed cold and distant, Loki was distant and sometimes cold, but he never meant what he said. Loki had the feelings and Laufey meant every word that came out of his lips. That and Laufey was giant, and Loki was small, even small for an Asgardian.

"The books as you can imagine are covered in ice, it preserves them. Some are from long ago, a simple spell sets them free from the ice."

Loki's eyes widened, so they could do magic as well.

"I shall free the ones you wish to see."

They stopped at a door, which opened as Laufey mumbled some incantation. Behind the door was walls and walls of books, each frozen as promised. Loki was in shock at the amount of books.

Thor was instantly bored with the matter, but was happy that Loki looked excited, "Father, may we see elsewhere while Loki looks here?"

Odin looked at his son, then to Laufey. I seemed as if and unspoken conversation passed between the two of them. Thor found it rather odd, it was as if this was planned.

"We can, Loki stay here we will return."

Loki turned and looked at Odin, was he really going to leave him here with Laufey? Was that even safe? But Odin looked him in the eyes and Loki could only nod. He was starting to get the drift of what was happening.

Thor gave Loki a look but followed Odin, praying his brother would be safe.

Once they were gone Loki and Laufey were alone, and it was rather quiet. Loki wasn't sure what to do, he hadn't been expecting this of all things and it seemed to rude to just start rummaging through the books. But, the intense silence forced him, and he began searching for ones he found interesting.

Laufey seated himself, watching the boy at work. He was obviously scared, but fascinated.

Loki had gotten a good twelve books when he decided that was enough for now, he gathered them at the table Laufey was sitting at; well aware the king hadn't stopped watching him the entire time.

"Is this all?"

Loki nodded timidly.

Laufey nodded and muttered another few words and books seemed to melt, but they were in perfect condition. "You're fascinated with the history and biology of the Frost Giants?"

Loki nodded, opening one of the books, he didn't know how to answer back.

"Loki, look at me."

Loki, without thinking did so, and it still scared him. Those red eyes seemed to know nothing of love or compassion.

"You know who I am correct?"

Loki nodded, never breaking the eye contact.

"Who am I?"

Loki took a staggered breath, "King Laufey, the ruler of this realm."

Laufey seemed to smirk, "No Loki, who am I to you."

Loki's mouth stopped working, as did his brain. Why was Laufey asking these questions?

"You're my father." Loki managed to get out, only in a whisper.

Laufey seemed to frown. Loki would have given anything to know what was going on through the king's head, because it looked like a very hard thought process.

"Father, was it safe to leave Loki alone with him?" Thor had been concerned for Loki since they left the castle.

"He will be fine, he needs to be alone with him." Odin said, a tried expression on his face.

Thor wasn't sure what was going on, but he kept a silent prayer that Loki would be fine.

Loki was sick of the silence for once, Laufey made him speak and now he wanted to know why, "Why do ask this of me?"

Laufey snapped out of his trance, "Why? That's a very good question Loki. Why did you want to come here?"

"I wanted to see where I came from, it's as simple as that." Loki said, with as much courage as he could muster up.

"Has it been what you hoped?"

Loki thought about it, "No, I prefer Asgard any day." Which was true, this place was cold and dark but it did have its own beauty. Loki would never consider this home. "Which is not to say it does not have a beauty to it, for it does," He added quickly not eager to offend Laufey.

Laufey laughed, "What about me?"

Loki was getting irritated with all the questions. "What about you? I don't even know you."

"Does that bother you?"

Loki went into thought, it wasn't bothering him that he didn't know Laufey, why was that? This was his father yet Loki had no interest in knowing him.

"I can't say it does."

Laufey nodded, "Do you know why it doesn't bother you?"

Loki shook his head, hoping he was going to get answers.

"Because I am not your father, Odin is by all means. I did not raise you, and I did not teach you. The only thing we are connected by is blood. And blood in reality means nothing."

It made sense, Loki knew he was right. "So this journey was pointless?" Loki asked.

Laufey shook his head, "No, it wasn't. I wanted to see you, I wanted to see my son that I left to die. I wanted to see what you have become."

Loki's eyed widened, "Life to die?"

"We do not care for our young as Asgardians do, we kill the weak. You were left in that alter to die Loki. I had no use of you, and you would not make a suitable heir to the throne. If Odin hadn't taken you, you would have died due to your weak body."

Loki was speechless, his own father left him to die? That was rather harsh, and hurtful. But it made sense, it was how their race worked. "Seems like your plan didn't work."

Laufey laughed, "Seems not. Though I hear you're a rather gifted sorcerer."

Loki nodded, "I suppose. Can you do magic?"

Laufey nodded, "Some, it's in my blood after all."

Loki was now staring at Laufey. This creature who was his father did not seem evil, but cold. He was old, and wise just as Odin. He left his son to die to he was not fit or strong enough to survive, and yet here his son was, alive and well. Loki didn't realize it but he was walking towards Laufey, wanting to look at him close up.

"What does it feel like, knowing I'm alive?"

Laufey grabbed Loki's arm, Loki flinched at first ready for a burning sensation but felt nothing. When he opened his eyes his skin was blue as Laufeys.

"It makes me wonder what this could have been."

Loki knew he meant their relationship, their very nonexistent relationship. Loki couldn't deny he was wondering the same thing. Loki was no longer scared of Laufey, that wasn't possible.

"I was taken by the enemy, does that enrage you?" Loki boldly asked.

"It would have years ago, when the battled occurred, now however I see no point." Laufey said as if it was a simply thing.

"But he took what was yours."

Laufey nodded, "He did, and now I see it as good reason. That object is a weapon beyond control. It poisons the mind, do well to avoid it."

Loki didn't get it, Laufey was supposed to be some bad guy right? So what was this, some joke?

"This isn't what I was expecting." Loki admitted.

Laufey seemed to smile, "This is closure for you, not me. I had no real desire to see you."

Loki glared at him, "How did you-"

"You think the Allfather didn't have a purpose in bring you here? I do not care for a young one I abandoned, no Frost Giant does. But for you, raised as an Asgardian have different values."

"I mean nothing to you." Loki stated.

"Exactly, what am I to you?"

"I suppose nothing, there is no feeling for you." Loki said, not lying. He really didn't feel anything for Laufey, father or not. This was just a Frost Giant.

"Then I think your mission is done here."

Loki wanted to agree but, "I have some questions for you."

Laufey raised an eyebrow, "Involving what?"

"My biology, is there anything I should he warned of?"

Laufey seemed to think, "Maybe so, sit and I will tell you. Then you must find your family and then leave, I may have allowed Allfather here but he's overstayed his welcome, as have you."

Loki nodded, "So be it, now tell me."

"Your traits are more of Asgardian then they are Giant, as you know. However, our traits are similar besides a minor factor that may or may not be of concern to you. Frost Giants, male or female can bare children. Of course with your different traits I'm not sure it was passed to you." Laufey seemed to be thinking about it.

Loki's mouth dropped open, "Is there a way to find out?"

Laufey gave him the: what do you think? Look.

Loki nodded, "I appreciate you time, thank you for the information."

Laufey nodded, "Your family waits outside the gates, farewell."

Loki went to the door and didn't look back, there was nothing here he wanted. Everything he could want he already had, and he considered himself blessed. However, when Laufey had touched Loki swore he felt something in that grip that was some sort of emotion.