Chapter 8.
Frigga sat at the table on her balcony that over – looked the garden sipping her tea. She had not been surprised that Loki and Jane had not arrived as she had requested.
Smiling to herself Frigga was happy that Loki and Jane were getting along so well but she was also worried that Thor would not see that Jane was not meant for him. Hearing
her chamber doors open she placed her tea cup on the table and awaited her guest.
Thor felt a little bit of ease as he entered his Mother's chambers but also determined to put an end to Loki's friendship with Jane. Walking out onto the balcony Thor sat across
from his Mother and said "enough of these games Mother, it is not right".
Pouring Thor a cup of tea Frigga looked at him and said "I'm not playing any games my son so why are you implying that I am?".
Thor clenched his jaw and sipped his tea grimacing at the taste before saying "this friendship between Loki and Jane is escalating into something more and I believe it should
be stopped before I lose Jane".
Frigga nodded her head and pouring herself another cup of tea she said "it was your temper that drove her into Loki's company. Yes I wanted Loki to have a friend and Jane is
the perfect friend for him and I do not regret my decisions. If their friendship has become something more than let it happen. After all wasn't it you who stole Sif from Loki all
because you were jealous?"
Thor looked down at his feet not expecting his Mother to bring up a past memory. It had been fun stealing Sif away but now that Loki had done the same with Jane it hurt
knowing that his beloved would not give him the time of day. Looking at his Mother Thor smiled and said "you know Loki cannot keep her Mother, she is a mortal and Idunn's
apples are only given to an Aesir not a Frost Giant".
Frigga looked at her son and placing her cup down she said "Loki is family Thor and I do understand that you are hurting because Jane has fallen in love with your brother but
you must let it go and move on. Please do not do anything to anger your Father as I believe the Odin sleep is nearly upon him".
Thor nodded his head and taking Frigga's hand he asked "of course Mother. Is there anything you would wish for me to do?".
Frigga was thoughtful before saying "no there is not just remember what I have asked of you". Thor nodded his head and got up from his seat and left the room irritated that
his Mother had taken the monster's side. Suddenly an idea hit him and he walked to the Bifrost to inact his plan.
Frigga watched Thor go before being surprised by Loki sitting across from her. He looked flushed and his hair was a mess but he smiled and said "I'm sorry for being late
Mother and I'm afraid Jane will not be able to join us".
Pouring Loki a cup of tea she asked "and why would that be my son?".
Loki smirked slightly and taking the offered cup of tea he replied "well she wanted to bathe after all the studying she did in the library. Reading can really work up a sweat
with mortals".
Frigga rolled her eyes and shaking her head slowly she said "I'm sure it can especially when she had you to keep her company. Tell me Loki what will you when she returns to
Midgard?".
Loki sipped his tea and looking out across the gardens he replied "it will be then and only then will I gladly lock myself into a cell in the dungeons".
Nodding her head Frigga stood up and said "tell her how you feel Loki, do not leave it too late and please when you are finished with your tea take a bath". Loki watched
Frigga leave before downing the rest of his tea and heading to his room to bathe.
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The frozen land of Jotunheim was as always unforgiving as Thor looked around surveying the landscape. Heimdall had opened the Bifrost for him but now that he was here he
had no idea where to find what he was looking for. Seeing what was left of Laufey's castle in the distance Thor trekked towards it hoping he'd find something on the royal
family of Jotunheim.
It was not long before Thor reached the castle and gripping Mjolnir tightly he looked around expecting a horde of Frost Giants to attack but none came. Taking a deep breath,
he walked closer to the castle but was stopped from entering as Frost Giant stepped away from the shadows and approached him slowly.
"I am Thor Odinson and I have come here seeking information on the son of Laufey, the son that was born a runt" said Thor casually.
The Frost Giant chuckled and did not approach the God of Thunder instead stayed where he was and said "I remember the runt. He died the day your Father beat Laufey, we
have no records on him because he was left to die in the temple, now leave Odinson".
Thor smiled and leaning against a pillar he said "it was a great pity what Loki did to Laufey tricking him to come to Asgard. He would still be here if Loki had not killed him".
The Frost Giant came closer to Thor and said "yes it was and if you came here to gloat be gone before I summon the others".
Thor smirked and admiring Mjolnir he said "it is a pity Laufey never learned the truth about Loki and what he really was to your fallen king".
The Frost Giant glared at the Asgardian Prince before asking "and are you going to tell me what he was to Laufey?".
Thor smiled and looking at the monster in front of him he replied "Loki is the son of Laufey, the very runt you left to die in the temple and I am willing to let you have him
back".
The Frost Giant was shocked to learn that the runt had been allowed to live but knowing Odin he would have saved the abomination. Looking at the Prince of Asgard he said
"when you do return him to us the runt will be tortured and then killed for destroying our king. It is what must be done. Now go".
Thor nodded his head and left Jotunheim inwardly looking forward to getting rid of Loki and that he had ordered Heimdall to avert his gaze elsewhere while he did his business
on Jotunheim. The only problem now was how to convince Loki to go to Jotunheim.
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