Loki took a deep breath as he closed the door, that dinner wasn't exactly a pleasant one. He was just glad it was over. It was shocking to him when Thor entered the room seconds after he did.

"Are you okay brother?" Thor asked his eyes full of concern.

Loki nodded, "Its' fine Thor, I need to learn when to keep my mouth shut." Thor shook his head, "No, they shouldn't have said those things." Loki shrugged, "I wasn't expecting anything else, I'm alright I promise."

Thor smiled, "I'm glad."

Loki smiled, and took a seat on their bed. Thor did the same, "Do you really think you'd be over-stepping the boundaries if you asked to see the library again?" Loki sighed, "I don't know for sure, I don't feel right asking him." Thor placed his hand on Loki's shoulder, "Wouldn't hurt to try." Loki smiled and kissed Thor's cheek, "I'll think about it but for now, I think I'd like to go to bed. I haven't used that much magic at one time before." Loki stood up and stretched.

"I'm just glad they weren't too judgmental of you, I know they're my friends but I was expecting them to be much worse."

Loki shrugged, "Don't worry about it too much, I'm fine and I believe mother put them in their place."

Thor laughed, "You're right, she was always good when it came to such things."

Loki nodded, "Now I'm going to go bathe, do you…. Would you like to come with me?" Loki's face went bright red at that moment, which Thor loved, "Of course I would, let's go." Thor took Loki's hand and led him into their washroom.

Once they were both properly cleaned they made their ways back to their bed, both climbing in unison. Loki instinctively cuddled up to Thor who wrapped his arms around him and they soon found themselves in a deep sleep.

When Loki woke up Thor was gone, judging by the temperature of the side opposite him Thor had gotten up some time ago. Loki turned over and the sun hit his face which automatically warmed his entire body. He loved the warmth of Asgard; he'd choose it over the cold of Jötunheim any day.

Stretching, not wanting to get up Loki sighed and let the sun warm him some more before he reluctantly got up and made his way toward the mirror. His hair was a noticeable mess, but he looked well-rested. He moved closer it, hands roaming his face, which was a usual morning routine.

"Brother!"

Loki jumped and fell onto the floor as the door busted open and Thor shouted for him.

"For the love of Valhalla Thor!" Loki shouted trying to slow his racing heartbeat.

"Sorry sorry, but I have great news!" Loki sighed crossing his arms as he sat on the floor, "And what would that be?" Thor was beaming, "I'm going on a mission with father, and the Warriors!"

Loki blinked, "What? You're leaving?" Loki felt himself tense, Thor was leaving? And why the hell hadn't he been summoned!? More importantly, "What if you don't come back?"

Thor froze noticing how Loki's voice faltered. "I shall come back, do you doubt my skills?" Thor joked to which Loki didn't take none too kindly. "I never said I doubted your skills, I'm concerned about your well-being! I'd rather go with you to be there to protect you than staying behind and being useless!"

Thor frowned at Loki, "I'd rather you be here where I know you're safe, I can handle myself brother."

Loki snickered as he stood up, "Right, coming from the one who always acts when provoked. You're one for brash actions, and I'm the only one who knows how to handle you! What if you get hurt because I'm not there or you jump into a battle you cannot win?!"

Thor sighed, "You could just try to happy about my first mission."

Loki glared at him, "How can I be when I'm not going with you to make sure you're safe!?"

Thor flinched; the air suddenly got cold for Thor could see his own breath. "Loki calm-" As Thor went to touch Loki's shoulder he jerked back for Loki's skin was ice cold and burned to touch.

Loki blinked as Thor jumped at touching him, snapping out of his trance.

"You're cold, like ice." Thor stated concern dripping from his voice.

Loki made a pained face and made his way to the door, "Have a fun trip." He left with a slam of the door and made a quick escape leaving Thor with a frostbitten hand and a heavy heart.

Once a good distance away Loki leaned against the wall of the hall and let himself slide down onto the floor, "Great, just great. Here you are talking about wanting to protect and you hurt him…"

Loki sighed but looked up once he heard hurried footsteps coming down the hall, "Loki! Why are you not in the throne room!?"

Loki instantly stood back up at the sight of his mother, "What do you mean?"

She sighed, "Your father needs to speak to you! Didn't Thor tell you!?"

Loki shook his head, "No…"

She rolled her eyes, "Well go now!" She pushed her son forward to which Loki sprinted to the throne room. He learned at a young age it was better to sprint like an idiot than keep Odin waiting.

Loki ran into the throne room and almost tripped as he tried to stop himself, Odin was sitting in his chair with a slightly amused look in his face.

"Did Thor not tell you to come?"

Loki looked shook his head, "He spoke of a meeting, but nothing of your desire to speak with me."

Odin got up and walked towards Loki, "Then you know about our mission."

Loki nodded, "You'll be leaving soon."

Odin nodded back, "Yes, and in the time that we are gone you are to take your place as king in my absence."

Loki blinked and looked up, "I'm what?"

Odin smiled, "Your mother will be here for you, Asgard needs a king so I decided Thor will come with me where I can watch him, I know you'll be better at the basics than he would be."

Loki wasn't sure if Odin was being serious, letting him take over as king while he was away? Loki looked over at his father, "Are you sure?"

Odin nodded and handed his staff to Loki, "You'll be in charge of this then, use it well."

Loki took it and instantly felt it's power coursing through him, quickly he handed it back, "I don't think I can-"

Odin touched Loki's shoulder, "I trust you my son."

Loki looked at the hand on his shoulder then back at Odin, all he could do was smile.