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melkorkams25: Oh! Okay, well that's cool! But I did do research and it told me it was a girls name... not that I'm saying it's not a boys name, but the site told me that... maybe I have to do more research next time... Anyway! I'm glad you liked the chapter.

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Yeah yeah, it's the same as yesterday. I just wanted to reply again... Leave me alone! I like talking to you guys!

Chapter 3

The pain became more bearable after each moment that passed. When I sensed that Odin had gone into the Odinsleep… I didn't know what to do. But what I felt was something… I had experienced before. It had been years since I last felt my heart ache so fiercely. I became aware of Loki's sadness and weariness pulse through my head. I opened my eyes and smiled as I saw Loki sitting by my side. My hand rested on his. I let out a sigh of happiness, but it was cut short as I noticed Loki's growing fear. I frowned and sat up to look into his eyes.

"What's wrong?" I asked as I crossed my legs.

He opened his mouth but closed it again, making his fear grow into my sides. I moved my head to look into his eyes. I moved my eyes to his hand that he was scratching. I put my hand on the two hands which caused him to stop. He looked into my eyes… his weariness built to a weight bearing on my shoulders.

"Loki?" I pushed, gripping Loki's hands a little harder. I blinked a few times before I continued. "If you want to tell me about Thor's banishment… Father already told me"

His weariness and fear didn't dissipate though, this made me worry even more. I felt his sadness crush my heart. I sensed that… tears filled his vision.

"Loki… please tell me what's wrong" I tried as I inched a little closer to him. I put another hand on his shoulder. He took a deep breath before he asked,

"Did… did you know about… it?" Loki stammered in a shaky voice.

"Know about what?" I asked, frowning as his sadness caused me to exhale deeply.

"That… I… that I'm Laufey's… son?" He squeaked, making his fear crunch my insides. My heart abandoned my body when he said the last few words. I couldn't believe my ears. I frowned in confusion though after I sensed his weariness burn my fingertips. I smiled and looked at him.

"That is not going to stop me from calling you my brother" I assured, giving him a hug. I could feel his arms squeeze me tight. His tears soaked my loose top which made me hug him harder. I rested my chin on his shoulder.

"You will never be a monster in my eyes… and I will never ever fear you. I have known all of my life that I don't belong in this family, yet you all accepted me anyway." I explained as I released him and made him look into my eyes. I smiled at him again. "Besides I think you are more closely related to me than you ever were"

He frowned slightly and tilted his head. He gave me a confused smirk before asking, "What do you mean?"

His sadness and fear disintegrated as I saw his smile, "Well… technically speaking you're half-Jotun… and I am a Jotun. You are… well, we are from the same Realm… we may not be blood-related… but we are connected in the same way." I said as I put a hand on his shoulder. I squeezed it affectionately and sighed.

"I was afraid you'd reject me" Loki uttered, looking away.

"Hey," I said as I turned his head to look at me. "I may not be your sister… but you will always be my brother." I grinned.

His smirk brightened my otherwise awful day. I exhaled but groaned as a spike of pain borrowed though my body,

"Thing is… I knew about Odin going into the temple and bringing back a baby… but I didn't know it was Laufey's son. I am guessing Father knew this and kept the truth"

"So you knew I was adopted?" Loki asked again.

"Yes… but I forgot. I don't know how… but I did. The only thing I can remember from that day… is holding you in my arms and smiling all the way. When Odin told me that you were left to die, I kept thinking that 'maybe I'm not the only one who has lost a family today'" I explained. His happiness grew as I ended my sentence. "It is true that you were small… I thought you were malnourished when I first saw you."

"Why didn't you tell me?" Loki asked.

"I don't know… I think that I didn't want to lose you if I did" I whispered, letting a few tear drops roll down my cheeks.

Loki's compassion rang through my ears again and caused me to cry even more. A sigh escaped him as he hugged me. I held onto him tightly and burrowed my head into his shoulder.

Instead of staying in my chambers to contemplate after Loki left, I made my way to where my friends were resting. Sif helped me to sit down without my wound throbbing. Fandral gave me a smirk before I could say anything to object.

"This does not count Fandral…" I grumbled as I recalled a bet he had made with me years ago. "The wager does not apply to this situation."

Fandral's disappointment made me smile. But the rest of the Warriors Three grew annoyed. I jumped when I heard a familiar tone ring through the room. Unfortunately I didn't have the best of luck when it came with sudden surprises. I somehow fell onto my injured back, but I answered my "phone". It was a simple communication spell I embedded in everyone's phones I met and when they call me, a crystal I found 'rings'. It was a symbol that was carved into it that corresponds to the spell.

"Kari speaking… State your troubles" I answered, slightly groaning as I got more comfortable on the floor. I sensed that Sif wanted to help me up but I stopped her by holding out my hand.

"Kari! I'm sorry that I'm bothering you, I know you're in an important meeting… but I need you to listen." A recognisable tone worried over the communication barrier.

"Erik? What seems to be the matter?" I asked, frowning as I tilted my head.

"You know all the stories you told me as a child? About Thor and Mjolnir and Bifrost?" Erik questioned, giving off a sense of confusion.

"Yes?" I answered.

"Well there's this… guy… I… I don't know how to say this… but he says he knows them and he says he… is… Thor. I don't know if it's a scam or what—" He started before I jumped up into a sitting position. I almost screamed when I heard Thor potentially being on Midgard,

"What?!"

I squeaked in pain as the wound spiked. The feeling of concern from everyone caused my wound to be skewered, almost as if it was lifted in mid-air. I raised my arms in an attempt to stop them. Thankfully they did.

"I mean… what do you mean?" I meekly creaked as I rested on my arms

"Well, uh… I don't know… I just want you to check him out. I… he's wrapping Jane in all of this." He sighed, emanating an aura of distress.

I took a deep breath before I assured him, "I'll… I'll come as soon as I can. But I, um… I will come with some friends though. We've been investigating things like these… these um… well, weird nutcases" I lied, trying to sound sincere.

"So he was delusional" Erik sighed as his worry doubled.

"I will have to see for myself though, so I'll see you as soon as I can" I assured, taking a deep breath.

"Okay… okay. Thank you Kari… I knew you'd be able to help" Erik said, his distress leaving his tone.

"You're welcome Erik. I have to go… the meeting's gonna start again. Bye" I apologised, giving a small smile.

"Thank you again, Kari. Good luck with the meeting" Erik wished, giving off a sense of happiness.

"Thank you Erik" I accepted, ending the call right then and there.

I groaned loudly and collapsed onto my back. Luckily I didn't fall near the fire, so I didn't burn my head. Their concern grew again, but this time I held out my hand to be hauled up. The pain subsided a little bit as I sat down. I put my face into my hands. I knew I couldn't just stand up and go to Midgard… Odin said I should stay here until Thor returns.

"What are we waiting for? Let's find him!" Lady Sif suggested. Her excited demeanour vibrating through my stomach.

I sighed, which caused their concern to flow into my hands and feet. I cast my eyes down,

"We can't…" I said. I felt dead inside knowing I couldn't do anything to help Thor without breaking rules. I sat back and closed my eyes. "You are more than welcome to go… I cannot… I can't go back without breaking the rules. You guys may…"

I stood up and left them in confusion. I didn't want to feel alone… so I went to the Bifrost to wait for them. I knew they would do something to help Thor… I took a horse from the stables and rode. When I arrived I hopped off and sat inside the Bifrost. I sat near the entrance next to Heimdall.

"So? Are they going to come?" I asked him as he stood guard.

"Yes… it is a good thing I sent Jeffery to tell them." He replied, his happiness growing inside me.

Author's Note:

You know what? I'm throwing that 'every second day posting' out the window. Since I am clearly disobeying my own posting rule. Every time I get a review (which is great by the way), I feel like I need to reply to it!

I just love talking to you guys! You peeps are the best to read the story and leave the review! I just love you and I love writing stories! Especially if it is such a positive audience.

P.S a side note, I was not trying to be mean when I replied to this one and the previous one!

So I'll...

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