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A few guards returned to the grand hall giving a sigh of relief to those in panic. Kaleria skimmed the crowd for familiar faces, her heart racing as she tried to pick Loki or Sif from the crowd. She tuned in and out to different conversations, hearing talk of 'Frost Giants', 'The Destroyer protected us', and 'They came in undetected'. "Undetected?" Kaleria muttered to no one in particular, that one stuck with her.

"Kali!" She heard from across the room. Kaleria's attention turned to the entrance of the grand hall, Sif's smile of relief easy to see amongst the crowd. Kaleria rushed over to her sister, weaving in and out of the crowd until she reached her, embracing in a tight hug.

"What happened?" Kaleria asked as the two sister's pulled away. "Where's Loki?"

Sif was unsure how to answer as she shrugged. "Loki is fine; Frost Giants somehow made way to the All Father's relic's room."

"Did Heimdall?" Kaleria began to ask.

"No one knows how, not even him." Sif gently grabbed Kaleria's arm. "Come with me, we are meeting in the banquet hall." She said. "We have much to discuss…"

The girls left the grand hall and headed for the banquet hall with a hurried pace. "Something you are not telling me." Kaleria said.

"There was a fight." Sif sighed. "We all went to the relic room; the Destroyer handled the Frost Giants. The All Father and Thor had a disagreement."

"A disagreement?" Kaleria asked.

"That is where we are going now, to comfort Thor." Sif said and the two girls reached the banquet hall doors, standing there to greet them where the Warriors Three.

"My Lady, it's good to see you safe." Fandral commented when the sister's came closer.

"You too." Kaleria replied, looking at the Warriors. "All of you."

With that, a crash came from inside the banquet hall. The group looked to each other with concern before rushing in.

The banquet hall was a mess, the table, once covered with food, now flipped. The food spilled all over the floor, causing a cry of pain from Volstagg. "All this food, wasted!" His voice trembled.

"Redecorating, are we?" Sif commented with a raised eyebrow.

"It breaks the heart…" Volstagg continued as Fandral placed a comforting hand on his shoulder.

Kaleria tuned out the conversation behind her with Volstagg, her attention immediately focused on Loki whom was sitting next to Thor, speaking to him softly. Their conversation grew a little louder as Thor stood. "No… stop there! I know that look!" Loki called to his brother.

"It's the only way to ensure the safety of our borders." Thor stated as a matter of fact.

"It's madness." Loki assured him.

"Madness? What sort of madness?" Volstagg commented from behind, he had finally stopped crying over the spilt food.

"We're going to Jotunheim." Thor said as Kaleria's eyes went wide.

"We're going where?" She asked, looking to Loki for a sense of comfort. He gave her an unsatisfied look in return.

"Thor, of all the laws of Asgard, this is not one you must break." Sif said.

Kaleria took this opportunity within their protest to stand near Loki; he looked at her with a comforting smile. "It's good to see you safe, I am sorry I left you."

"I could handle myself if need be." Kaleria said returning his smile. "I'm glad you're safe."

Loki nodded, taking Kaleria's hand within his and kissing the back of it. The two shared a quick moment before being thrown back into the conversation amongst Thor, Sif and the Warriors. "You're not going to let my brother and I take all the glory, are you?"

Loki nearly fell over as he and Kaleria turned to the conversation. "What?" He asked.

Thor looked to Loki. "You're coming with me."

"Yes, of course…" Loki began. "I won't let my brother march into Jotunheim alone. I will be at his side."

Kaleria looked at Loki before replying. "I will join you."

Loki slightly narrowed his eyes at Kaleria. "Not a good idea."

"It's a grand idea!" Thor chimed in. "I knew you could be counted on!"

"And I will join." Fandral added along with Volstagg, and Hogun.

"I fear we will live to regret this." Sif said with a sigh. "But let us go in to battle."

Loki gently touched Kaleria's arm, pulling her slightly closer to him as the group began to leave. "Jotunheim is a cold, barren, wasteland… I don't know how you will fare in such extreme cold."

Kaleria smiled reassuringly. "I will fare better knowing I am by your side."

"This could be dangerous Kali."

"When has it not?" She teased. "I can fend for myself, I proved myself to you on Vanaheim, did I not?"

Loki sighed, nodding in defeat. He knew there was no changing Kaleria's mind as the two followed the rest of the group to the Bifrost.

"We must find a way past Heimdall." Thor commented as the group neared the Observatory.

"That will be no easy task." Volstagg added.

Kaleria looked to Sif, her face like stone as they walked. "Your thoughts?" Kaleria asked her sister.

"This is reckless." Sif sighed. "But I would never let Thor go in to battle like this alone." Kaleria nodded, understanding her sister's respect and loyalty to Thor. "Are you sure you will be fine within the cold?"

Kaleria forced a smile, knowing full well she was nervous. She also knew if she showed any sense of fear, Sif and Loki would send her back. "It'll be fun." Sif raised a knowing eyebrow as Kaleria smiled innocently.

The group stopped as they approached the Observatory and Heimdall. Loki had uttered something up ahead as he stepped forward to speak to Heimdall. Heimdall's voice echoed through Kaleria as he spoke. "You're not dressed warmly enough."

"I'm sorry?" Loki asked.

"The freezing cold of Jotunheim, it will kill you all in time, even Thor." Heimdall said, looking passed the group and to Kaleria. "You especially need to be careful." Kaleria felt a pit in her stomach, feeling Sif's glare on her, mostly out of worry. "You think you can deceive me? I who sees all?"

Kaleria was sure that Heimdall would not let them through at this point, she shuffled nervously as Thor stepped forward now, trying to talk to Heimdall. "Heimdall may we pass?"

"For ages I have guarded Asgard and kept it safe from those who would do it harm." Heimdall said, Kaleria had a bad feeling he was going to deny them at this point, only to be proved wrong as Heimdall finished. "I wish to know what happened."

"Then tell no one where we've gone until we've returned." Thor said, walking passed Heimdall.

Sif looked to Kaleria, her look with concern as if asking her if she was sure. Kaleria nodded, walking with the group into the Observatory.

Loki had shuffled his way to Kaleria, leaning down to whisper in her ear. "Last chance to turn around, Heimdall specifically said it wasn't safe for you."

Kaleria gritted her teeth. "I assure you, I am fine."

Loki sighed, nodding once more as Heimdall readied the key. "Be warned, I will honor my sworn oath to protect this realm. If your return threatens safety of Asgard, the Bifrost will remain closed to you. You'll be left to die in the cold of Jotunheim."

Kaleria groaned. "Cheery parting words, Heimdall."

Heimdall inserted his sword into the panel, opening up the Bifrost. "You may pass." He said.

Thor walks to the vortex, grinning as he looked at the group. "Well, come on then."

Kaleria pushed ahead of the group, returning Thor's grin. "Let's go then."

Thor's smile grew at the sight of her eagerness before turning and heading into the vortex, Kaleria following after.

Her body immediately felt the cold the second she arrived. It stung through every part of her, ripping into her flesh. It felt like daggers dancing across her skin. She hissed in pain as she tried to force her body to heat faster. Thor looked at her with concern as she raised her hand. "It's fine…" She groaned as she forced herself to stand straight as the others passed through the Bifrost.

"Kali?" Sif could see Kaleria's discomfort the second she arrived. She went to wrap her arm around her sister as Kaleria jumped back.

"Don't!" She warned. "My body is overheating to compensate." Sif nodded understanding.

The group regained their focus as they faced forward, seeing Jotunheim in full now. The ice caverns ahead of them. Kaleria shivered, this place was all too familiar for her. "We shouldn't be here…" Hogun muttered.

"Too late now." Thor shrugged.

"Actually, we can always turn around." Fandral commented. "Go back to Asgard, sit by a warm fire."

"Perhaps we should wait." Loki suggested.

"For?" Thor asked.

"Survey the land, observe from a distance." Loki said.

"We don't have much time for that." Thor commented, passing a quick glance to Kaleria. She noticed his look and felt even more ashamed. Loki nodded, knowing he was right.

The group trudged behind Thor, Kaleria using as much energy as she could muster to keep her body at temperature. Loki had fallen back to walk next to her. "How are you doing?"

Kaleria looked at him, forcing a smile. "Never been better."

He gave her a simple 'yeah right' look as they continued walking. Kaleria was so focused on keeping her temperature neutral; she almost walked right into Hogun. The group had stopped at the central plaza of the Jotunheim castle. Kaleria noted how torn apart the place looked; she had read about their battle with Asgard so many years ago, it was amazing that they had not fixed the place since.

"What is your business here, Asgardian?" Kaleria didn't see the Jotun step forward to address the group. His voice was deep and sharp as ice.

"I speak only to your King." Thor said.

"Then speak." A voice echoed through the air. He moved forward into the light, his dark blue skin and red eyes. Kaleria felt as though she'd be sick. "I am Laufey, King of this Realm."

Kaleria couldn't focus her mind racing to her nightmares. Things clicking in her mind, she dreamt of the Jotuns before, she had nightmares of their invasion, of Loki holding the Casket. Her heart raced faster and faster, her nightmares were they trying to tell her something? She surveyed her surroundings, noticing more and more Jotuns stepped into the light. Her ears picking up one thing Laufey said that stood out. "The house of Odin is full of traitors." Her body ran cold at that thought. It made sense; someone had to have let them in…

"Now go, while I'll still allow it." Laufey addressed the group as a whole, his words like poison as it hit them.

"We accept your most gracious offer." Loki replied for Thor, the group looking with pleading eyes at Thor, begging to go.

The group turned, ready to leave. Kaleria felt relief wash over her as they began to leave. There was no fight and she was going to leave this horrible place finally. That's when she heard the clank of Thors hammer and the crackling of ice behind her. "Oh…no…" She whispered as she turned with the rest of the group.

The Jotuns bodies conjured ice armor onto their bodies, their arms extending into ice formed swords. The battle was beginning.

The group disbursed, fighting the Jotuns that came at them in great numbers. Kaleria was faced to face with her first Jotun; he towered over her small frame. He was smirking, noticing her lack of weapon. She panicked slightly, trying to heat her body as much as possible as the Jotun came closer, slashing at her with his ice blade. She jumped back, dodging most of the attacks.

Kaleria tripped, falling backwards on her behind. She stared up at the Jotun whom chuckled darkly, stabbing his blade right into her. Kaleria closed her eyes tightly, hearing Loki screaming her name. There was no pain… nothing. She opened her eyes in confusion. The ice sword had melted once it touched her skin; the Jotun looked at her with similar confusion. "It… melted…" She muttered. "Of course…" She felt a little dumb at this realization before narrowing her eyes at the Jotun. "You should be careful who you stab." She replied, forcing her hands forward as a wave of fire came rushing out, igniting the Jotun and soon melting him.

Kaleria stood up; regaining her footing as another Jotun came charging towards her. Once again, Kaleria focused all her energy, blasting a fire ball in the Jotuns direction, his body engulfing in flames. With each conjure, her body felt weaker and weaker by the second. She had trouble staying focused on her gifts and found she was losing control at times.

Kaleria leaned forward, catching her breath with her hands on her knees. Three Jotuns had seen this as their opportunity and charged at her. She looked and saw Loki behind one of the Jotuns, his eyes wide with fear as he helplessly watched his wife get attacked. She closed her eyes, inhaling deeply before letting out a yell of rage. Her entire body igniting in flames as the Jotuns attacked, the fire completely incinerating them as it raged on. She collapsed to her knees, her eyes opening barely enough to see the orange glow of her skin.

Sif had run over at this point, stopping before she almost touched Kaleria. "Come on, we must go!" Her voice pleaded.

Kaleria nodded, forcing herself up to her feet, looking at her sister whose expression was one of a fear and concern. "What?"

"Your skin is completely orange… and your hair is on fire…" She said in somewhat shock.

"Sif, Kali!" Volstagg yelled to them, snapping them out of their shock as they ran after the Warriors, Thor, and Loki. "We have to go!" Volstagg shouted. Kaleria noticed Volstagg and Hogun were holding up Fandral as they ran.

The group ran to their original starting point, the ice crackling below them as they ran, the sound of the Jotuns gaining on them. They made it to their starting point, only to realize they were standing at the edge of a cliff, the Jotuns closing in on them. Kaleria's body had lost its orange shade, her hair no longer on fire, and her vision becoming hazy. "Not now…" She muttered. "Focus Kali…" She told herself.

Sif looked to her sister in concern. "Kali…"

"No, be ready to fight…" Kaleria motioned as the group stared face to face with the army of Jotuns.

Thor swung his hammer, ready for the final battle. Kaleria could see in face a knowing defeat was imminent. She looked to Loki; he glanced at her, giving her a concerned look. She simply mouthed 'I love you' to him, which he smiled grimly in response.

The Jotuns were closing in; the group knew they were done for… Yet, within the last moments, the sky opened up as the roar of the Bifrost echoed throughout Jotunheim, the rainbow lighting up the sky. All of Jotunheim froze as the appearance of Sleipnir carrying the heavily armored Odin, Gungnir in his hand.

Within mere seconds of Odin's arrival, a small ice bridge is formed, Laufey rising with it to face Odin equally. The two began to exchange heavy words. All Kaleria could remember of the conversation was the talks of war before they were all quickly transported to the Observatory once more…

"Get them to the healers, now!" Odin barked, pointing to Fandral and herself. She had not realized what shape she was in until she noticed Sif had wrapped her arm around her. She was disoriented, lost, her energy fading greatly as they left quickly.

Kaleria's eyes fluttered open; she was lying down in the infirmary, her body still weak but not as bad as before. Sif was sitting by her side, a worried smile on her lips, she was just happy her sister was alive. "You should not have fought with us. It was dangerous temperatures for you."

"Live and learn." Kaleria forced out, as she attempted to sit. Sif narrowed her eyes at her irresponsible sister.

"That… thing you did…" Sif started.

"I don't know…" Kaleria replied. "I just felt the need to defend myself and forced as much energy as I could…"

"Your skin turned orange, like when you heat metal." Sif commented. "Your hair was on fire… no… your hair was fire."

"I guess it's a defense mechanism of mine…" Kaleria sighed. "One that I do not plan to use ever again." Kaleria looked around. "How is Fandral?"

"He is fine, he's up and ready to go."

"Can I leave?" Kaleria asked.

"Are you sure you're fine?" Sif asked. "You used a lot of energy today."

"I'll feel better once I am up and ready to go." Kaleria said. "How is everyone, how is Loki and Thor?"

Sif's expression was blank, her eyes avoiding Kaleria's. "We have to meet with Loki…"

"Why, what's going on?" Kaleria asked.

"Just…" Sif sighed. "Let's just go, if you're ready."

Kaleria nodded, sensing her sister's stress as she shakily got off the infirmary bed, and followed Sif to where Loki and the Warriors were.

Kaleria did not even have a minute to process the solemn faces in the room. Loki was already holding her close to him, kissing the top of her head. "You had me worried."

"I'm fine." Kaleria gave him a reassuring smile. "Just tired is all."

"Come, sit." Loki led his wife to a seat near his.

Kaleria looked around the room, eyeing Fandral. "How are you?"

Fandral smiled weakly. "I should be asking you, fireball."

"Fireball?" She asked, slightly amused. Her amused expression fading quickly as she noticed the absence of Thor and the grim faces around her. "Where's Thor?"

Volstagg sighed. "We should have never let him go."

"There was no stopping him." Sif replied looking to Kaleria. "By ruling of the All Father… Thor has been banished…"

"Banished?" Kaleria repeated in shock.

"At least he's only banished and not dead." Fandral added. "We'd all be dead if that guard had not told Odin where we were."

"A guard knew where we went?" Kaleria asked.

"Yes, how did the guard know?" Volstagg added his question.

"I told him." The room fell silent as all eyes turned to Loki.

"What?" Fandral was the first to speak.

"I told him to tell Odin the moment we left. He should receive a flogging for taking so long." Loki muttered, avoiding the gazes of his comrades.

"You told the guard?" Volstagg's question was more of a confirmation.

"I saved our lives, and Thors!" Loki defended. "I had no idea that father would banish him."

"Loki… maybe you can change his mind?" Kaleria chimed in, receiving a slight glare from Loki.

"Yes, Loki, maybe you can talk some sense to the All Father. Convince him to change his mind!" Sif said.

"And if I do, then what?" Loki glowered. "I love Thor more dearly than any of you, but he is arrogant. He's reckless. He's dangerous. You saw how he was today. Is that what Asgard needs for a King?"

Kaleria watched the Warriors and Sif exchange quick glances, her eyes fixated on Loki as he left the room quickly. "He may speak of the good of Asgard… but he's always been jealous of Thor." Sif commented.

Kaleria shot daggers at Sif. "What is that supposed to mean?"

"We should be grateful to Loki, he did save our lives." Volstagg chimed in, trying to keep the peace.

"Laufey said there were traitors in the house of Odin." Hogun said the returning pit in Kaleria's stomach was hard to ignore as that familiar sentence returned. "A master of magic could easily bring three Jotuns into Asgard…"

"What are you suggesting, Hogun?" Kaleria looked at him accusingly. "You think my husband is a traitor?"

"I have to agree with Kali here." Fandral spoke in her defense. "Loki is known for his mischief but what you are suggesting here is something else entirely…"

"Who else could elude Heimdall's gaze?" Sif looked to her sister apologetically. "Kali… I'm sorry but it does seem suspicious."

"This is my husband we are talking about, Sif." Kaleria said with a slightly panicked tone. "You're suggesting treason about the man I married, how do you expect me to react to this?"

Volstagg looked to Kaleria with a solemn look. "The ceremony was interrupted before Thor was crowned King."

"Coincidence." Kaleria hissed; she couldn't believe what she was hearing, though her gut was telling her something else entirely.

"We should speak to the All Father…" Sif added.

"And tell him what, exactly?" Fandral said, defending Kaleria and Loki. "Just tell him, 'Oh by the way, we think your son just betrayed the throne. And do us a favor, bring back Thor. There's a good fellow!'" He looked to Kaleria with a slight sympathetic smile.

Kaleria sighed. "Look, I understand how this looks… but you have to remember… he is my husband." Kaleria looked to Sif, pleading. "Think before you do anything… for my sake."

"It's our duty, Kali." Sif said. "If any of our suspicions are right, then Asgard is in danger."

Kaleria stood, still wobbly from earlier. "I implore you; do not do anything without cause. Not for Loki, not for Asgard, but for me, your sister." She watched Sif shuffled slightly in her seat before leaving the room, her heart racing as suspicions and paranoia began to take over.

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