Chapter 6.
Loki was furious as he entered his chambers. He had let Thor best him with those remarks about Jane and what was worse he had reminded him of his lineage and if there
was one thing Loki knew, it was the plain simple truth. Jane would never love a monster. Taking off his coat he threw it on a chair and entered the living area where he was
suddenly rooted to the floor with fear. Standing in the middle of the room was the Other with a wicked smile plastered across his face.
Chuckling the Other approached Loki and asked "did you think it was that easy Loki to escape the Master? Did you think you would be safe here on Asgard?".
Shaking his head Loki held his ground and growled "have you forgotten who I am? I am Loki of Asgard you vile creature and I will not be threatened by you".
The Other continued to smile and stepping closer to Loki he rasped "you forget don't you little runt?". Grabbing Loki's head quickly he sent a bolt of energy through Loki's skull
causing him to cry out in pain and collapse to the floor. "You can never escape little runt even if you think you can, you can't. There is no crevice for you to hide in and
Mommy and Daddy can't protect you forever".
Loki grimaced from the pain in his head and looking up at the Other he was about to retaliate when the Other stuck a sharp bade into his gut and whispered "until next time
little runt". With that the Other disappeared and Loki collapsed to the floor just as his chamber doors opened and two Palace Guards entered.
Seeing the Prince of Asgard wounded one of them went to inform the All Father and All Mother while the other carried Loki to the Healing Rooms confused as to who would
have gotten in without them knowing.
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Having being alerted of Loki being attacked Odin and Frigga rushed to the Healing Rooms and found Eir and two other Healers attending to their son. Walking closer he looked
upon his son's injury and turning to the Palace Guards who had been guarding Loki's bedroom he asked "how could someone enter my son's bedroom with you two on duty?".
The Palace Guards shook their heads and replied "we were patrolling the halls outside his chambers when we heard his scream and by the time we got to him, whoever it was
that attacked him was already gone".
Dismissing the two Palace Guards Odin muttered "bloody idiots" before turning to Frigga he saw the tears threatening to spill from her eyes and led her from the room. Once
outside the room Frigga let the tears slip from her eyes and asked "who would have done this?".
Odin shook his head and taking Frigga's hand in his own he replied "I do not know but I am going to speak to Heimdall as I hope he may have seen something".
Nodding her head Frigga wiped the tears from her eyes and said "go now I will stay with Loki and don't worry there are plenty of Palace Guards to protect us if something
happens". Nodding his head Odin left Frigga's side and summoned his guards to follow him to the Observatory.
Heimdall stood watching the stars trying to find where the strange energy had manifested from but could not trace its location. He had never felt anything like it before and
was worried that it could pose a threat to Asgard and the rest of the Nine Realms. Seeing the All Father enter the Observatory Heimdall bowed and asked "what can I do for
you my King?".
Odin allowed Heimdall to straighten his back before saying "someone entered the palace and stabbed Loki and then left. Whoever it was entered Loki's chambers undetected.
Tell me Heimdall did you see anyone come through the Bifrost".
Heimdall shook his head and replied "my King I swear that no one came through the Bifrost but I did feel a strange energy settle in Asgard for a short time but I cannot see
where it manifested from. All I do know is that it was evil and now hearing that Prince Loki has been injured I fear that it may strike again".
Odin gripped Gungnir tighter and looking at the stars he ordered "Heimdall man the Bifrost as you always do, I will send more Palace Guards down here should you need
them. Keep your eyes fixed on the Nine Realms for I fear that whatever this is will return when we least expect it".
Nodding his head Heimdall said "yes my King". Watching the All Father leave the Observatory Heimdall looked to the stars once again determined to find where the strange
energy had manifested from.
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The birds were singing the next morning as Jane awoke fully rested. Looking at her arm she smiled thankful it was healed and climbed out of the bed and entered the wash
room to bathe before breakfast. Today was a new day and after everything that had happened Jane was strangely looking forward to spending the day with Loki. Finishing in
the wash room Jane wrapped a towel around herself and entered her bedroom where she found a servant laying out a dress for her. It was a beautiful green silk sleeveless
dress with a gold wrap. Looking at the servant she asked "where did this come from?".
The servant smiled and replied "Queen Frigga had it made for you Lady Jane. She said you are to wear it for breakfast this morning".
Nodding her head Jane took the dress in her hands and got changed allowing the servant to finish with her work. Dressed Jane looked in the mirror shocked at what she saw.
She looked so different in the dress which caused her to smile. Slipping on a pair of shoes to match Jane quickly brushed her hair before plaiting it and left the bedroom to join
the All Father and All Mother for breakfast.
Odin and Frigga were quiet as they sat down for breakfast. It had been a long night and they both were tired from waiting until the Healers had finished tending to Loki. It had
been more serious than they had thought. Whoever had stabbed him had cursed the blade causing it to infect their son but after hours of trying different remedies Eir finally
managed to heal Loki. The only question was would he tell them who had attacked him and why.
Frigga sipped her tea and looking at Odin she asked "shall we tell Jane of what happened to Loki or shall we not?".
Odin looked at his Queen and taking her hand he replied "we will have no other choice but to tell her. If she doesn't hear it from us then she will no doubt hear it from
someone else".
"I agree. What if she wants to see Loki? He wouldn't speak with us last night so I fear he will not speak with Jane" said Frigga quietly.
Smiling softly Odin said "Frigga Loki was too tired to talk last night. I'm sure he has had a restful night. When he is ready he will tell us of what happened and I doubt he's
shut Jane out after all he did for her last night". Chuckling softly Odin added "you should have seen his face when I told him of what Thor had done to Jane, he was very
angry". Seeing Frigga smile Odin sipped his tea but looked up when the doors opened and seeing Jane enter he welcomed her to their table and asked "how did you sleep
Jane?".
Jane sat at the table and replied "I slept very well your majesty". Looking at Frigga she added "thank you Queen Frigga for the dress it's beautiful". Seeing Frigga smile Jane
asked "will Loki be joining us for breakfast?".
Both Odin and Frigga were silent for a few seconds before Odin said "Jane last night someone broke into Loki's room and caused him an injury. Loki is recovering in the
Healing Room but I do not worry our son is strong and will be back on his feet in no time".
Jane looked at Odin shocked and asked "did you find out who attacked him?".
Frigga took Jane's hands in her own and said "do not worry Jane we will but I would like if you would visit him after breakfast".
Nodding her head Jane said "of course I will". Returning to her breakfast Jane ate it quickly before leaving the room and rushing down the hall toward the Healing Room.
…..
Loki watched in annoyance as Eir stood beside him checking to see if the wound had fully closed. "Eir I feel perfectly healed so there is no need to crowd me" said Loki with a
smirk. Eir shook her head and smiled glad to see that the prince was able to make light of his injury.
Seeing that his wound had completely healed Eir said "your wound has fully healed my Prince so you may leave the Healing Rooms as I'm sure you're anxious to get out of
here".
Sitting up Loki laughed lightly and said "yes I am but I wonder will you miss me Eir now that I'll be gone?".
Eir rolled her eyes and handing Loki his coat she said "I'm sure the mortal Jane will be looking for you. Rumour has spread that she has taken a liking to the younger Prince of
Asgard".
Pulling on his coat Loki shrugged his shoulders and said "maybe she has but rumours are just rumours Eir, I wouldn't believe in them if I were you as we both know that it's
Thor who has won her heart".
Eir shook her head slowly as she watched the younger prince leave the room. She had seen it once before with Loki loving a woman only for the woman to be sept away by
Thor.
As Loki closed the door to the Healing Rooms he saw Jane walking down the hall quickly. Seeing the dress, she was wearing he smiled knowing his Mother had requested the
seamstress to make the dress. He hid in the shadows until Jane was close enough for him to reach out and grab her hand. Before Jane could scream he pulled her into the
shadowed alcove with him and said "you look ravishing Jane".
Jane looked up at Loki relieved that it was him and not Thor before hugging him. Feeling him stiffen under her grasp she pulled away from him and said "sorry I'm just happy
that you have recovered".
Loki nodded his head and smiling softly he asked "I can tell Mother and Father told you what happened and I must say green suits you so well Jane, I could eat you up. Now
enough of this alcove, I do believe that I still have a library to show you Jane".
Jane looked at his tired expression and taking one of his hands in hers she said "you don't have to Loki. If you need to rest I will not stop you as we can always visit the library
tomorrow".
Loki shook his head and taking Jane's hand he said "what would the fun be in that when you would have to spend your time alone. I myself would rather spend the day with
you Lady Jane and as for fun I know of one activity we could partake in".
Seeing Loki smirk mischievously Jane smiled and said "and what fun would we partake in Loki".
Loki looked at Jane's lips wanting so much to taste them but pushed the thought aside and said "I believe we should visit the library as there is a lot of books I'm sure you
would be interested in". Nodding her head Jane followed Loki down the hall not knowing that Thor had been watching them the whole time from a room across the hall.
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