Chapter 2 .

Odin craddled the little jotun in his arms and went back to his soldiers . They didn't ask any questions , only looking at the baby in his arms as they waited for Heidmall to bring them back to Asgard . The boy wasn't crying . His eyes were wide open , looking around him . Odin did not know why he took the boy . He was a jotun after all , could turn against them and kill them all . But there was a sign of hope in this poor child . If he was raised correctly by a loving family , maybe he could change his nature . This baby was the key of the peace between Asgardians and Jotuns . It was Frigga who convinced to hide the truth . Jotuns were feared by the whole realm , considered as monsters , blood-thirsty beasts . Nobody could know what the boy was . After a council with the soldiers who saw the baby , Odin and Frigga decided to make believe to the people that he was their son , named Loki . Nobody said anything about it , happy about this new heir .

Few centuries after Loki was found and brought back to Asgard , another tragedy struck Asgard . Some Jotuns , wanting their revenge , found their way in Asgard and killed a whole village . When Odin went to see the ruins after the battle , he saw two children , two girls . Both were blondes and healthy . The older was crying hard but the little one was calm , watching Odin as he came closer . A green magical field was shielding them , explaining how they survived . Odin looked at the young one and told her she was safe now . She closed her eyes and when she opened them , the shield disappeared . Odin took them both and brought them back to the palace . The oldest was kicking and shouting , crying for her parents , the other one still calm . Frigga declared that the two girls would be under their protection and would have an adequate education . Sif , the older , soon , pushed by anger and revenge , declared that she wanted to be a warrior and will do everything to reach her goal . The other one , Thessana , was forced to study magic with Loki , under the surveillance of Frigga .

"Is he fine ? Any sign of his …?" Odin stopped himself and looked at Frigga who was reading a book , in their chambers .

"No . Loki is a perfect little boy . My little snowflake … Even Thor did not find that strange … He's just concerned for his brother' happiness .."

"Thor will be a fine warrior ." stated Odin . "He has to learn to not let his feelings mix with his duties ."

"They are kids . You need to let them live their childhood . They are not warriors yet . They are kids , just little children ..." said Frigga , looking at her husband , looking worried .

"They'll be men soon . Soon they will learn how to be a rightful king , how to reign . Then they'll find a fine women and get married ."

"Oh I think Loki already made his mind for this .."

Odin looked at Frigga , waiting for something , a name , a hint . But nothing came out . She was back at her book , closed of the outside world . Odin sighed and said nothing . His wife was always right , it was something he had learn during the last centuries .

That night , Loki sneaked out his rooms to find Thessana , who was watching the stars in the gardens .

"I was waiting for you ! You said you would be there an hour ago !" she said , pouting .

"It is not my fault Thess ! It was Thor ! He kept talking and talking about Mjolnir and all . You know him , once he started he can't stop . The moment he left , I ran up here . I promise it is not my fault ."

"Fine … Why did you ask me to come ? If your mother learns about this , we'll be punished and have a test during next class ."

"You don't have to worry for those stupid tests ."

"Yes because this is your mother who makes them . Easy for you , you're her favourite ."

Loki smiled at this sentence , full of pride . But he noticed that Thessana wasn't smiling at all . She looked upset . Loki sat next to her and sighed softly , looking at her . She was still looking at the stars , not paying attention to him . Loki found her even moe beautiful with the moonlight . Her eyes were shining as her hair , moving softly with the summer breeze . Her lips were full and slightly parted which made his heart throb . He loved her so much . The way she smiled at him , her intelligence , her magic , her laugh . Everything in her was perfect and making him love her even more .

"Stop looking at me , it's scary ." she stated , glancing at him .

"What is wrong ? Have I done something wrong ?"

"You tell me ..."

"Well , I don't remember doing..."

"Sif's hair ." she cutted him with a sharp voice . "Does it put some light in your mind now ?"

"Oh.. That ."

"Yes that . Is it true then ? You really did that ?"

"Would you believe me if I said no ?"

"Not at all . "

"So I don't need to lie then .."

"Why have you done this ? You're already mean to her all the time . Did you really need to turn her blond hair black ? What was the purpose of it ?"

"To teach her a lesson . You only see her part of the story . Not mine ."

"Then tell me ! Tell me what she has done to make you do this !"

"All the people , including your dear sister , make fun of me . All the time . They are against me , making me feel like an outcast . Did you know that they locked me in the stables during the hottest afternoon ? That they let me fall in a cave full of snakes and blocked the entrance with a massive rock ? No of course you did not know .. And yet , you are here , judging me !"

"Why would they do that ?!"

"Look at me ! I am the shadow of Thor . How can I compete with him ? He's blond , muscled , strong , shiny , lovable . He's the golden child of Asgard ! Everybody worship him ! And then you have the less brother , the pathetic one , with his dark hair , pale complexion , sneaking like a snake everywhere . He's the golden beloved child when I am called Liesmith and Trickster . "

He whipped out some tears out of his cheeks and looked at the grass under his feet . She did not move or said something . She just starred at him during long minutes , trying to find the words .

"I don't think Thor is better . He's stupid . You're not . You may be different but that's what makes you interesting . You're not plain and easy to read . I like it . I like you . Better than Thor ."

Loki looked at her and smiled . He wanted to hold her in his arms but controlled himself and instead stood .

"Come on Thess , I have to show you something ."

She followed him , near the fountains and waited as he focused , kneeled on the ground . She looked at him , frowning , sure it was another joke . But then she saw that the ground was turning white and cold . It was turning into ice .

"How have you learn to do this ?"

"I don't know … I just … I know how to control the cold . It's not that easy with all the heat but at night I can froze the ground , even a wall ! "

Loki looked up , ready to face her wide smile and compliments but instead he saw her , eyes wide open , gasping in shock .

"What ? What ? Thess what's happening ?!"

"Your hand ..."

He looked at his hand and let out a scream . It was blue , dark blue even , with marks on it . And it was covering now his whole arm . He could feel the cold in his body , his heartbeat getting slower and yet he never felt that alive .

"What is that ?! Your eyes are red Loki , this isn't good . This isn't good at all … I think we have to call the queen !"

"No wait !"

He grabbed her arm but she screamed and when he let her go , he saw that her skin was dark , burnt . She tried to run away but her feet got caught in her dress and she felt on the frozen ground . Loki kneeled next to her , careful to not touching her and calling her . But she wasn't moving . And he saw a red stain in her hair then on the ground . Blood . He started to cry out for help and started to sob as footsteps were heard behind him .

"Don't touch him Frigga ! "

"He is my son !"

Loki looked at his mother and cried even harder until she held him against her , whispering him to calm down . Odin had taken care of Thessana , healing her .

"You need to erase their memories of the events … Or change them but do something !" pleaded Frigga , tears in her eyes .

"What do you mean mother ? Why are you saying this ?!"

But Odin touched Loki's forehead and darkness surrounded him . The next day , he found odd to waking up in his own bed , remembering that him and Thess were in the gardens the night before . He ran to her rooms to find her already dressed , ready to go take her breakfast .

"Did we fell asleep in the gardens ?"

"I don't remember … We were talking and then this is total darkness . I thought you remembered .." replied the young girl in a soft voice .

"No I don't remember neither .."

She stood from her bed and almost felt but Loki helped her . She closed her eyes , breathing slowly .

"Are you fine ? Do you need a healer ?" he asked , anxious .

"No , no I am fine . Just a headache do not worry . It's nothing . I just need to eat a little ."

"Then let's go .."

He grabbed her arm and both left for the kitchens , to take their breakfast without Sif and Thor . After a quick meal , they left in the gardens but Frigga caugh them before and taking them in the library .

"Today we are going to learn how to heal a person with magic .."

She looked at them with worried eyes and Loki glanced at Thessana who was frowning . Never his mother was that committed to make them learn something . At the end of the day , both kids were exhausted and went to sleep right after class . But Loki woke in the middle of the night , after a nightmare . His mother came to calm him down but he was under shock .

"What have you seen my little snowflake ?"

"A woman … She was laying on the ground , covered in blood … It looked so real .."

"It was just a nightmare love , everything's fine ..."

She held him against her chest , humming a lullaby . After a while , Loki calmed down and looked at his mother , obviously worried .

"What is it my son ?"

"Do you think Thessana will make a great princess ? Or even a queen ?"

"I don't know but she is a nice girl and very clever .."

"Indeed .. And she is beautiful . I like her a lot .."

"I know , I think I figured that out .." she said smiling .

"Do you think she loves me ?"

Frigga froze but quickly smiled at her son , telling him that Thessana cared for him a lot . Loki felt asleep with a small smile , peaceful .

Thessana and Loki never knew about the incident that happened during their childhood and never Loki's true nature was revealed . Nobody knew even if Odin wanted to tell the truth to Loki . But Frigga , tears in her eyes , begged him to never tell him unless he finds out alone . This secret was a real weight for the parents but never they let any hint . Frigga looked everyday at these two , growing up and getting closer . And her sadness grew in her . She looked , powerless , at Loki being more and more in love of Sif's sister .

Frigga looked at Loki and Thessana who were looking at each other , obviously unhappy to be here . Odin waited for her to come out and meet the Starks . As she looked at last time at the two Asgardians , she remembered the night when Loki confessed his love for Thessana and the vision she had right after .

Frigga held her son harder against her as the shivers started and her vision clouded . A vision was coming and she couldn't stop it . And she saw the worst thing she could possibly see right at this moment , after her son's confession . She saw Thessana , older , wearing a white lace and silk gown , looking more beautiful than ever , a wide smile on her lips . A tall muscled man with dark hair , blue eyes and a beard was smiling as much as her . He wrapped her in a black cloak with fur and faced a septon . Frigga looked at her son , asleep in her arms and she cried silently as his son's dreams faded away .

She looked at Robb Stark . He was exactly like in her vision . But he looked angrier and glanced quickly at Thessana as he bowed . Thessana was looking at him either , trying to catch a glimpse of him . She silently sighed and faced the Starks .

"You look older than the last time ." stated Odin , in a rough voice .

Thessana cocked an eyebrow and tried to contain her laughter as Thor . Frigga gave them a serious look and they stopped . But Odin smiled and Ned started to laugh . Loki helped her getting down her horse and she went to meet the Starks , behind Loki and Thor . She smiled and bowed at Catelyn and Ned and then faced Robb . He was handsome . There was no point in denying that . He was well-built , with blue eyes and tamed dark curls . He kissed her hand , his jaw clenched tight and she frowned at him , like a child . He did the same and ignored her , shaking hands with the Warriors Three . She , already wanted to leave this place and go back to Asgard . But soon she was taken in the chambers they prepared and had to share with Sif , and told her to be ready for the dinner . Servants came to unpack their things as Thessana took a bath . Surprisingly , it was warm inside the gloomy castle , the water being hot and all . She stayed in her bath , tyring to relax until Sif , knocked at the door , screaming to hurry up . She sighed and went off the warm water to wrap herself in a towel and leave for her rooms . There , after drying herself up , she chose a dark blue gown with long sleeve and let Sif comb her hair . It was like a therapy for her . Or her personnal hell . The long blond hair of her sister reminded her of her own and how they were black as the night now .

"I don't like him ." declared Thessana .

"We don't ask you to like him , just to marry him ."

"He can't stand me and I can't stand him . I'm not going to marry him ."

"You don't even know him ! You litteraly spend two seconds with him!"

"It was the worst two seconds of my life ."

"Stop being such a drama queen . Try at least to spend more time with him . I am sure he's a nice person . Moreover he is good looking .."

"He is not that ugly I guess ..."

"Eh eh you find him attractive don't you?"

"No . Shut your mouth ."

Sif burst into laugh and had to sit to calm herself down .

"Who's being the drama queen now ?"

"Oh by the gods Thess , you're unbelievable .." said Sif , whipping tears in her eyes .

"Why?"

"Because you can't even admit you find him attractive just because it would mean you'll consider marrying him ."

"Pff not at all . I don't see what you are talking at all ..."

"Thess Stark . Sounds good ."

"Sounds awful . Terrible . Almost made me vomit ."

"You're going to spend some time with him tomorrow at the hunting ."

"Do I really need to go there ?"

"Yes . You're the best with a bow ."

She sighed and looked at Sif pouting . But it changed nothing and she dragged her around the castle for dinner .

Loki smiled as she came in the room , looking sad . She sat in front of Robb , her seat chosen by the hosts and looked at Loki , frowning a little . He winked at her and she smiled . She wasn't interested in the Stark boy . It was the best news since the beginning of the week .