Time for the feast and introductions. I know you guies want more action but I need to build up to it. Trust me, you will get is in these next chapters.
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Alisha walked into the room, and her mouth hit the floor. "This is my room?! Are you sure?" she asked turning to Dalia.
"Yes, is it not to your liking? To small maybe?" Dalia asked, looking a little concerned.
"Are you kidding?" Alisha asked looking around. The place was so big, bigger then even where they hold the floor routine in gymnastics. The walls were green with trees painted all around the walls, sometimes you could even see animals running across it like it were a window to an actual forest. The ceiling reflected what was outside and right now it looked to be a mix of clouds and sunshine. To the left was her queen sized bed with brown silk and fur sheets. The frame was almost like roots coming from a large painted tree behind the mantle. To the right was a little nook in the wall that led to a large bathroom to the left and a large, empty, closet to the right. In the middle of the room was a large round fireplace with chars and fluffy benches all around it. "It's almost too much."
"I could see if there is another room, less big then this" Dalia said turning around, intending to do just that.
"No it's really ok. I was just, well, surprised. You are being so hospitable to me here. I really do like it" She said with a smile. The floor of her main room was made of polished green marble with gold flecks in it. She didn't want to get it dirty so she sat right at the door and took off her shoes. She stepped into the room and immediately slipped on the polished floor with her cotton socks and fell onto her back with a thud and a grunt.
"Miss Alisha! Are you alright?" Dalia asked, rushing over to her.
"Wow that was graceful." Alisha said sarcastically.
"Is falling on your back graceful in your realm?" Dalia asked, helping Alisha to her feet.
"No I was being sarcastic. I was making a joke at my own clumsiness." She explained, seeing the confused look on Dalia's face.
"I do not understand."
"It's ok, you don't have to. I am ok, really I am." Alisha said with a smile. She went over to the panoramic view and saw that she had a very large balcony. She opened the door to the sound of a small waterfall right below her. To her right where the mountains and to the left she could just see Halder on the other wing coming out onto his balcony. He waved at her and she waved back. "I think I will really like it here." She said, looking at the bridge and then out into the universe.
She then looked back down at the floor and smiled. She placed her foot against the wall then pushed off, sliding across the floor. "WOW! WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! There is practically no friction so I could keep going like…oh crap" She said as she slid into the opened door and right out into the hallway. She slipped again and fell onto her but while still sliding. "Oh crap how do I stop?" She asked herself, using her nails to slow herself down. About half way down she slid to a stop. All the women from before where looking at her. "Well that was interesting, and fun" She said about to get up then sat back down, taking her socks off. She didn't want to slip again.
"Miss Alisha. What were you doing?!" Dalia came up behind her, helping her to her feet.
"Just having a bit of fun. Sliding around on a polished floor in socks is a lot of fun back on Earth." Alisha said with a bright smile.
"Yes well do be more careful. You could have hit something, or someone" Dalia said as they walked back to her room. "Now we must get you ready for the feast." Dalia said, leading her to the closet. About 5 other women, all holding different fabrics and things, came in after her.
"Turn" A firm feminine voice said behind her. She slowly turned and saw a middle aged woman in a flowing blue gown. Her hair was pepper colored with hints of gray.
"I am Thila and I shall be making all of your cloths." She said as she looked at Alisha. "Undress. I cannot see your body with that peasant wear on."
Alisha didn't really like the way this woman talked to her and about her clothing but did as she was told, for once. "In my realm they are very fashion forward." Alisha explained as she took off her pants.
"Yes well this is not your realm anymore. Take off everything" Thila said, looking at her panties and strapless bra.
"Nope, I am keeping these on. They have their uses other then comfort" Alisha said firmly.
"Hmmmmmmmm, good to see that you know when to say no. All right then they can say. Now give me a turn." Thila said, gesturing for Alisha to spin.
Alisha did, slowly. The other women where holding things up behind her. There were 3 connecting mirrors in front of Alisha as she did feel a bit nervous since she was so short compared to the rest of the women. She cringed slightly.
"Do not cower young worrier from midguard. Back strait and shoulders proud" Thila said firmly, while pulling Alisha's shoulders back for her. "I don't work with hunchbacks."
"Dooly knotted" Alisha said as Thila also pulled the bandana off her head, letting her thick red curls fall over her shoulders and rest right at her chest.
"What beautiful hair" Dalia said, taking a lock and holding it in the light. "And it changes colors."
"Because of the natural highlights in it. It also changes to dark red when it is under water" She said with a smile. The other women took her measurements before Thila finally held up a hand to stop Alisha's turning.
"Very petit in body. Breast to body ratio a little higher but nice. Very short and good figure. Nice lean and strong legs. Posture needs to be refined but we can deal with that later." Thula said aloud as Alisha looked at her body in the mirror. "Looks good in earthy and darker colors. Show of the upper body more than the lower. Hair should be down in some way, can also be down and up."
As Thila was describing and showing different sketches, Alisha was whisked over to the bathroom where a bath with water lilies and tiger lily petals where in the water. The scent of clean water with a hint of pine filled the room. Alisha looked to Dalia and asked "Is it going to be like this every night?"
"Only if you want it to." Dalia answered.
"No, how about on special occasions, like when we have great feasts."
"So once a week?"
"Once a week" Alisha agreed, striping her bra and panties off. She slowly eased herself into the tube and relaxed at the feel of water. After 2 hours of being pampered in the bath, she was brought out and had her hair and makeup done. The front of it was in beautiful strands intertwining with her locks. The top part of her hair was done up in a simple brad that connected to a few dark green flowers. The bottom was the same as the front, connecting the looks.
"Ok time to get dressed. The calibration is in 2 hours." Thila said, bringing her back up to the pedestal and taking off her robe. They let her have her bra and panties back but put her in a very elegant green and gold dress, with black trim. Her shoulders where left bare but her sleeves that connected to the dress just flowed down to her wrists. It was tight to the hips then loose the rest of the way down to her knees. They gave her gold sandals that wound their way up her leg likes vines. They even had little green buds on them. The dress itself was the color of the forest of her room. It also had a slight black and gold threading so at different angles the dress almost changed color tones.
Thila and Dalia stepped back to admire their work. "The sleeves need to be cut a little but I think it is ok for now."
Alisha looked at herself in the mirror and gaped. "Is that really me?"
"Yes that is Miss Alisha. This is a special occasion and since you are the cause of the feast you need to look your best." Dalia said.
"Ya well; I really didn't think my best would look this…this…goddess like. I look like a god and it took me by surprise. Thank you very much" She said, turning around to the other 7 women and smiling.
"Well, it was hard making a mere mortal appear to be like us." Thila said, gathering up her things. "And I shall make you a night gown before you return for the evening." And with that she departed.
"Is she always that nice?" Alisha asked Dalia sarcastically.
"Is that nice on your realm? If that is nice I don't want to know what angry is." Dalia said, shaking her head.
"Sarcasm again Dalia, but the main thing I was asking is, is she always like that? Full of herself?"
"No she usually is very rude and complains. I think she has a soft spot for you."
Alisha smiled just as the door opened. The woman who had been sitting to the kings left came in. Dalia bowed to her with a "my queen".
"Leave us Dalia. You are relieved of your duties until Alisha needs you again." The queen said in a soft voice. "And thank you for taking such good care of our guest."
"Thank you my queen." Dalia said, bowing again and leaving.
Alisha curtsied to the golden hair woman and bowed her head to her as well.
"You look stunning." The queen said with a smile.
"Thank you my queen." Alisha said with a smile.
"Please, call me Frigga" The queen said as she extended her hand to Alisha.
Alisha took it and she was lead off the pedestal. "You must be so used to being pampered like that."
"Yes and no. I am not one of thoughts petty girls who are always pampered and waited on hand and foot. I prefer to be a little more independent. As the queen I am well taken care of but I always help out and set boundaries for pampering. If I get so use to being spoiled like that it would change me." Frigga said, leading Alisha down to the banquet hall.
"Yes, I can understand that very much. My father tries to spoil me all the time. I just smile and thank him. I don't let it get to my head." Alisha said with a smile.
"That's always good. Now stand up straight and smile." Frigga said as they entered the hall. There were just as many people but instead of being quiet, they cheered as she and the queen entered. At the same time Thor, Halder and Odin entered from the other side. Odin and Frigga sat at the head of the long table. Thor was on Odin's side while Halder and Alisha where to Frigga's side. Halder surprised her by pulling out her chair, just as Odin did for his queen. She sat at the same time as Frigga and then everyone joined them except for Odin.
"My friends and subjects. We are here to celebrate the coming of a very special guest. The daughter of one of my sons close friends from the Earth. We shall drink and eat to her health and welcome her with opened arms. Let the festivities BEGIN!" Odin roared. The entire hall erupted with cheering for Alisha and then they began to eat.
"I hardly recognized you, you look so different from the punk rock style you where wearing before." Halder said to Alisha, taking some food from a large plate in front of him.
"Thanks. I personally think it's a bit much but since this is a special occasion I am ok with it" Alisha said with a big smile. She did the same and they were both chowing down. She was greeted by most of the court and personally introduced by Thor to Lady Sif and the Worriers Three.
"These are Halder's teachers including myself. His training starts tomorrow with the Lady Sif and combat weaponry. You will be joining him since this is a time to get to know each other." Thor said.
"Really? Hmmm I hadn't thought about that." Alisha said then smiled at the Lady Sif.
"Get a good night sleep tonight. I start early and I won't let you get away with anything" Sif said, extending her hand.
Alisha shook her hand and smiled. "I am looking forward to it."
Thor then led her over to a large man with a long red curly beard. "This is Volstagg. He is in charge of defensive fighting and the larger weapons." Thor said.
Volstagg boomed with laughter. "I look forward to seeing what the midguardian fighting wais are like."
"And this is Fandral." Thor gestured to a blond haired man who made Alisha think of Robin Hood that was surrounded by a group of women. "Fandral, come over here for a moment" Thor boomed.
The man winked at one of the women and walked over. "Ah Thor. So good to have you back, though you weren't gone long. Trouble with Miss Jane?" Fandral said, wiggling his eyebrows.
"No my friend, a complication with the children. This is Alisha, daughter of the flying mettle man I told you about."
Fandral took one look at her and smiled a charming smile. "Welcome to Asguard fair maiden of the Midguard realm, I am the great Fandral. Are all women of midguard as beautiful as you, or is your fair grace unmatched." Fandral said, taking Alisha's hand and kissing it.
She could see Halder rolling his eyes from her peripheral vision. She smiled "You are practically like my father but with blond hair and a slightly smaller ego" She said.
Thor burst out laughing, Halder joined in. Fandral looked a bit lost, then looked at Thor. "Did I just get rejected?"
"Yes my friend, you have been rejected. How does it feel?" came the deep and happy voice of Volstagg.
"Like you. If feels awful" Fandral said, shaking his head.
"Well, now that we got that out of the way. Alisha will be joining you with Halder in long range fighting and endurance." Thor said, having to wipe a tear from his eye.
"Oh, well that's something I was not expecting." The blond hair man said then looked at Alisha more seriously. "I really do look forward to seeing what you are capable of."
"As do I" A softer voice came from behind her. She turned around to see a more Asian looking man, his hair in a spiked bun on the top of his head.
"Ah, Hogun, I was just about to try and find you. This is Hogun, he will be teaching you stealth and battle strategy." He said to her.
"Now that I really look forward to. I need to work on my stealth and strategy" She said to Hogun.
The man nodded his approval and practically vanished into the crowd.
As the night progressed, she saw that most of the other people where falling asleep drunk right in the hall, much to her shock. She had a blast and ate more then she had ever really eaten in one sitting in her entire life. She joined in a few merry songs and listened to stories of battles from long ago. It was a time of merriment and fun. After the sun had gone down she began to feel tired and decided to head to bed early. When she got into her room she saw a long flowing silk gown made of light green material. She put it on and could tell it was tailor made just for her. The straps hung off her shoulders and it was loose around her chest but fit like a glove around her waist and stomach.
She took her serum and then walked out to the balcony. Even though the sun was gone, she could see the waves of the water. The light from all the stars and the bridge where reflecting off of it. "This place really is beautiful. And it's just quiet enough here and not to quiet. I think I am going to enjoy my time here" She said and she leaned against the railing to see a herd of deer right below her. She climbed into bed and soon fell asleep to the soft sound of the waterfall right outside.
I always thought Fandral was a kind of up tight Tony Stark don't you think? Another chapter is finished. One of my readers told me that their needs to be more fighting. The reason I am doing more descriptive then actual action is because I am building a relationship with the kids so when they do fight, and something happens, the reactions of everyone makes scenes. There will be fighting and action, trust me. Please review!
LOVE TO ALL!