Chapter One Hundred and Two
Somewhere near the end of the reception, I managed to find my way outside.
I had just finished dancing with Harry when he secretly slipped me away. "I know that look," Harry said. "That's what I felt after my battle with Voldemort. You need some fresh air. I'll just tell everyone you're in the bathroom. After about fifteen minutes, I'll send Loki out. You need some time to yourselves right now."
He closed the door behind me, leaving me alone on the balcony.
I took a deep breath, and for the first time that night, I actually relaxed. I looked from the balcony to the stars. My god, they were beautiful.
"Stunning, aren't they?" a voice asked.
I turned. Coming up behind me was a woman. While she was beautiful, she also seemed just like any other person that you'd meet. She had this aura about her, like when you look at her your eyes wanted to jump right over her. I don't know if it was because I was an Asgardian, but my eyes managed to focus on her.
"Who are you?" I asked. "I don't know you. And nowadays, I know everyone."
She looked past me, out to the stars. "Aren't they wonderful?"
"The stars?" I asked. "Yes. Now who are you?"
"Do you know what Clarissa means?" she asked, ignoring my question. "Brilliant. Bright. Clear. Famous. You're certainly famous now."
I didn't know what to say to that.
"I think it fits you well."
"And just who are you?" I asked.
"I'm an old friend." She turned to face me. I saw her brown eyes flicker, revealing the white underneath.
"You really don't know me?" she asked.
"No," I said.
"Well, you're about too."
The door behind me opened. I turned, spotting Loki.
"But-" I said, turning back to her.
Except there was no one there.
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The choices for fans of this story are: The Shadow Sacrificers, The Fans Who Knew Too Much, or Rissa's Army. Please vote for your favorite in the comments.
Oh, and Loki/Rissa's ship name is Lokissa, in case anyone was wondering.
Sorry it took so long to update! I've been very busy rehearsing the musical I'm in, as opening night is next weekend. I will also be very busy next weekend, as it's Hell Week, so it might take a while to update.
Have a nice weekend, everyone!