Author's Note!: This is the longest chapter to date. I wanted to skip over the note important stuff and at the same time kind-of show that Kaleria is just simply barely functioning and days are just days to her, nothing means anything except for her son now. She's barely getting by without Loki.

The sad thing is... that kinda hits a little close to home for me, personally. Yikes.

But we get some Loki again and the next chapters will be more Loki and Kaleria based. Will they get their relationship back together? Who knows.

Also, thank you to my reviewers, my readers, my followers; you guys make everything rainbow and sunshine right now. I probably won't be able to post until next week so, leave me something nice to come back to, I need it.

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Kaleria had returned to Asgard, her first thought was to find her son. She had found him playing with Frigga and Sif in the gardens. She smiled lovingly as she watched him play before walking close enough for him to see her. Henrik saw Kaleria, smiling brightly, and stumbled over to her. She closed the gap between them, picking up her son and cradling him in her arms lovingly. "I missed you." She said truth in every word as she kissed him on the cheek. "Did you have fun without mommy?"

Henrik simply nodded as Sif spoke. "He's quite the handful." She joked. "He's also fast." Frigga just laughed in agreement.

"He's my little troublemaker." Kaleria said, realizing what she had said as soon as it left her mouth. She bit her lip, catching the glance Frigga gave her before looking at Sif. "How was the battle today?"

"Vanaheim is safe, if that is what you are asking." Sif replied. "I saw Father today." Kaleria's face dropped as Sif spoke. "He wishes you'd visit."

"Oh now he wishes I visit." Kaleria replied sarcastically. "Well, no thank you. I'm busy."

Sif rolled her eyes as Kaleria began to leave. "We are celebrating tonight, you should come."

"Still busy." Kaleria replied receiving a laugh from Sif as she left the gardens with Henrik.

Kaleria thought of visiting Loki, in fact, she argued about the idea all night as Henrik slept peacefully. She paced back and forth, muttering the pros and cons of seeing him, what she'd gain in the end. The result was inconclusive as the sun rose and soon Henrik woke.

Now tired, Kaleria picked up her son, dressing him and heading out for the new day.

Kaleria walked around the palace, holding Henrik and showing him new things. It killed her to be away from him even for a day; this was her making up for it. As they walked, she noticed Thor standing on the balcony; she walked over to him ready for Henrik to interact with him, only to see he wasn't alone. "Jane?" She practically gasped.

"Kali!" Jane smiled. "You're back on Asgard!"

"You're here, in Asgard!" Kaleria was in disbelief as she looked to Thor. "What's the occasion?"

"Something's happened." Thor said somewhat sternly, only to smile brightly as the one year old waved at him. "Jane, this is my nephew, Henrik."

"You had a baby?" Jane asked Kaleria.

"It was a surprise to me too." Kaleria laughed.

Jane smiled at Henrik; Henrik buried his head in Kaleria's neck, shying away from the new face. Jane just laughed. "He's precious."

"He's a blessing." Kaleria returned the conversation. "Now, what's going on?"

"Something has happened to Jane…" Thor began. "It's hard to explain…"

"Try."

"Something called the Aether?" Jane added.

Kaleria's eyes went wide. "I've read about it before; the dark elves, Malekith; what about the Aether now?"

"It's bonded with Jane." Thor said sadly. "We don't know how but, it has."

"Have you spoken to Odin about this?" Kaleria asked.

"He says nothing can be done." Jane replied sadly.

"He doesn't know everything." Thor said.

"Don't let him hear you say that." The group turned to see Frigga joining them, a warm smile on her face.

"Jane Foster, please meet the Queen of Asgard, Frigga, and my mother." Thor said.

Jane looked startled as she bowed her head slightly. "Hi."

Frigga smiled. "It's a pleasure to finally meet you."

"Frigga, is it true that there is nothing we can do for Jane?" Kaleria asked.

Frigga sighed. "Sadly, we do not know what to do. We must be patient."

"I will save you." Thor said, turning to Jane. "You will be fine."

Kaleria smiled at their affection for one another. Before anyone had a chance to speak, an alarm echoed throughout the palace. Kaleria looked at Thor grimly. "The prison?"

"Loki…" Thor said, swinging his hammer quickly.

"Go, my son. I will look after her." Frigga said, looking to Jane. Thor nodded, as he quickly flew off to the prison. Frigga looked to Kaleria. "Find your handmaiden, have her watch Henrik. We may need you."

Kaleria nodded, looking to Jane before rushing off with Henrik. Kaleria went to her chambers, finding her handmaiden, Aersie already there cleaning. "Aersie." She rushed over to the girl in a panic. "Please watch Henrik, I have to help with the breakout. No one comes through this door, understand?"

"My lady, be careful." Aersie said, taking Henrik in her arms.

Kaleria touched her son's head before rushing out of the room to find Frigga and Jane.

As Kaleria traveled the hallways, she noted there was fighting already. Curious, she traveled towards the fighting only to see the palace guards not fighting prisoners but Dark Elves. The palace guards were losing to the Dark Elf technology. Kaleria quickly shot fireballs at a few Dark Elves, their bodies lighting up in flames easily.

Kaleria was distracted from finding Jane and Frigga; she was helping the palace guards and finding herself under attack from the Elves. Left and right they came from everywhere, swarms of them attacking Asgard. She blasted her way through as many as she could, and setting fire to most and burning others. She couldn't help but wonder if Loki was involved in this invasion. "Fall back!" Kaleria shouted to a few guards who were outnumbered. Whatever was happening, no one was truly prepared for this battle.

She knew she had to find Frigga and Jane now; something was wrong and she had a bad feeling that something involved the Aether and Jane; she had to fight her way to them. The more she fought the more she felt surrounded. More and more Dark Elves, what was going on? Finally, she reached Frigga's resting chambers, rushing inside to see she was already too late. Thor was screaming out the balcony, Odin was on the ground cradling Frigga's lifeless body, and Jane watched from afar. Kaleria felt her eyes begin to tear up, she was too late, she couldn't help anyone, and she felt useless.

That night, after the carnage ended and the body count was received, the citizens of Asgard gathered by the waterfront; Kaleria held Henrik in her arms as she stood next to Sif. They watched as the boat carrying Frigga floated out towards the edge, followed by boats holding the fallen warriors. Odin nodded once, signaling for Kaleria to ignite the arrows. Kaleria waved her hand gently, igniting the arrows of the archers. The first arrow shot ignited Frigga's boat, the next arrows launched for the hundreds of fallen warriors.

The citizens watched tearfully and silently as the boats floated off the edge of Asgard and to space, scattering amongst the stars. At this time a few citizens released orbs, a tribute to their fallen loved ones. Kaleria wept silently, a feeling of guilt for not being able to get to Frigga in time, and a feeling of sorrow for Loki, unable to be here for his mother's funeral.

She stood in the barren, ash wasteland of Svartalfheim. Death and decay filled her nostrils as she inhaled, this place was a curse. She saw in the distance a battle, she was unsure who was involved but found herself walking closer. As Kaleria came closer to the scene, the battle had ended and only a single body lies on the ground.

Her heart raced the closer she came to the body, recognizing the features. "Loki…" She whispered, she ran over to his lifeless body, her legs collapsing under her as she knelt next to him. "No… Loki…"

His eyes opened, he looked at her with a faint smile. "You were my only love."

"Don't say that… don't give up." Kaleria felt tears stinging her eyes. "You have to come home; you have to meet your son."

Loki smiled. "I have a son?" He whispered. "Imagine that." With those last words, his last breath escaped his body as his eyes closed forever.

Kaleria felt her entire body begin to shake as her chest began to hurt. She felt as though she were dying, her entire body engulfed into flames, her hair becoming fire, she was on the brink of a total meltdown.

Kaleria's body became the hottest it had ever been. She watched as Loki's body seemed to melt from being next to the extreme heat. She looked down at her bright orange hands and watched as she began to blink out of existence. It became perfectly clear to her then… she existed with him and without Loki, her existence was void…

Kaleria had left Henrik with her handmaiden Aersie the next morning and wandered the palace to think. Her nightmare left her unsure and she even debated going to the prison to talk to Loki but, found herself too distracted and proud from doing so.

The palace was in ruins, and no one was allowed to speak of what had happened. Many were still left in the dark about the attack. Kaleria had her own suspicions, yet knew she had to keep them to herself.

An arm locked with hers as she walked, Kaleria looked to her right to see Sif now walking next to her. "Thor requests our presence." She practically whispered.

"For what may I ask?"

"Not here." Sif shook her head. "Come with me."

Kaleria obliged, following her sister outside of the palace and to a hidden room by the Tavern. Fandral, Volstagg, Thor, and Heimdall were already seated. "Kali, you came." Thor said.

"I didn't have a choice really." Kaleria looked to Sif. She turned her attention to Thor. "I am so sorry, Thor."

Thor just nodded. "We have something important to discuss. Odin has locked Jane away, her body holds the Aether and it is only a matter of time before Malekith returns."

"So it was Malekith then?" Kaleria confirmed. "No one is saying anything."

"It is them." Thor replied. "We must move Jane off Asgard."

"The Bifrost was shut down this morning, Thor." Sif said.

"There are other ways off Asgard; ways known by a few." Heimdall said.

"One, actually." Thor said.

Kaleria caught on first. "No Thor… you cannot be serious."

The group caught on. "No, it's madness, its treason; it's everything against the book." Volstagg protested.

"He is the only one to get us off Asgard." Thor said. "Kaleria, you know as well as I do."

"He can't be released, Thor." Kaleria said.

"He will betray you." Fandral said.

"And when he does I'll kill him." Thor said, Kaleria feeling sick at the notion.

"And then what, Thor?" Fandral asked. "The guards will expect you to come for your lovely mortal."

"I won't be the one coming for her." Thor looked to Sif.

"And what of the All Father?" Sif asked.

"It is my sworn duty to notify him of any crimes against authority." Heimdall said. "I will give you enough time."

"Fandral, you will help us find transportation to escape. Volstagg, I will need you to help keep an eye out."

"And what about me, Thor?" Kaleria asked. "I have a larger stake in this, if I am caught, what of Henrik?"

"Odin will not dare take a mother from a child." Thor added. "Your part however, will not be so in depth to the escape but…"

"But what…?"

"You have to help me convince him." Thor said.

"No." Kaleria said. "No, no, no, and no."

"He's the only one who can help us escape Asgard. He may be the only one to help save Jane's life." Thor practically begged. "Please Kali."

Kaleria inhaled deeply, going against her gut. "Fine, when do we start?"

"The sooner the better; are we all prepared?" Thor asked, the group nodded knowing how temperamental this mission truly was.

Kaleria walked with Thor to the prison, they were able to sneak in with ease. Thor stopped to whisper quickly to Kaleria. "Are you all right to do this?"

"Now you ask?" She scoffed. "Let's just get this over with." Thor nodded, leading her to Loki's prison cell.

Loki stood there, practically waiting for the two, as though he knew they were coming. "Thor, Kaleria, after all this time, now you both decide to visit, and you visit together; how nice." He growled. "Have you come to mock, to gloat?"

Kaleria could see right through him. "It's an illusion."

"Enough illusions, Loki." Thor said.

Loki glared at Kaleria before closing his eyes, the illusion leaving and soon they were staring at a broken man in the corner. His hair a mess, his cell destroyed, he was bleeding on his one foot. Kaleria wanted nothing more than to reach out and hold him. "Now you see me, are you both satisfied?"

Kaleria was the first to approach. "Loki… what happened?"

"Did she suffer?" He asked.

Before Kaleria could respond, Thor's voice boomed behind her. "I did not come here to share our grief. I came to offer you the chance for a far richer sacrament."

Loki leaned forward, smirking slightly. "Go on."

"You help me escape Asgard and I will help you achieve vengeance, and grant you freedom from this cell." Kaleria's eyes went wide at this promise. What was Thor thinking?

Loki chuckled darkly. "You must be truly desperate to come to me. What makes you think you can even trust me?"

"I don't." Thor state simply. "We both don't. However, Mother did. You betray me and I will kill you."

Loki just smiled. "When do we start?" Thor went to a hidden panel, the panel able to release Loki.

Kaleria watched Loki carefully as Thor began to free him, ready to fight him if he tried anything. Loki stood from his corner, his disheveled look disappearing as his prison garb was replaced with his traditional armor, his hair less manic, yet his smirk never leaving as he watched Kaleria in return. The walls disappeared, leaving no barrier between her and her husband. Loki walked down the steps, now mere inches from Kaleria as he stood before her. "This changes nothing." She warned.

Loki just smirked, grabbing a strand of Kaleria's fire red hair and playing with it. "You and I both know that's not true."

Kaleria glared at him as Thor came over to the two. "We do not have time for a reunion, we need to go."

Kaleria nodded, following Thor, Loki following her. The three walked the halls carefully, Loki giddy as he walked. "This is so unlike you, brother! So clandestine; are you sure you wouldn't want to punch your way out?"

"If you keep speaking, I might." Thor growled.

"Fine, as you wish. I'm not even here." Loki said, shape-shifting into a palace guard. Kaleria tried her hardest not to smile at his antics as they walked. "Is this better?"

"Better." Kaleria replied.

"We could be less conspicuous." Loki said, changing back to his form and turning Thor into Sif. "Brother, you look ravishing."

Kaleria covered her mouth, trying not to laugh. "It will hurt no less when I kill you in this form." Thor reminded him.

"Very well, how about this then; something more patriotic, one of your new friends." Loki looked to Kaleria. "And one of yours I suppose." Kaleria was about to ask what he meant until he showed her by transforming into Steve Rogers, in uniform. "Oh, this is nice, this is power; costumes a bit much, tight even. I suppose it makes sense now why you swooned for him."

"You're not funny." Kaleria glared at her husband.

"Come now, Kali. Don't you want to kiss Mister America himself?" Just as Loki was about to approach Kaleria, Thor grabbed him by the shoulders and threw him into the pillar nearby. "What?" Thor motioned to two passing guards, Kaleria ducked out of the way. "You can at least give me a weapon." Loki kept talking, Kaleria tried to force him out of her head, trying to ignore his blabbering. She looked back at him to see he was now handcuffed.

Loki looked at Thor in disbelief as Thor continued to walk. Kaleria passed by Loki with a smirk as she replied. "Tight suits are not as appealing on you as handcuffs, my love." Loki just smirked in reply, following after Kaleria and Thor.

Thor walked ahead of them, making sure the path was clear as they went. Loki walked besides Kaleria. "So what are we doing this for, exactly? Is Thors woman really worth the treason?"

"He believes so." Kaleria said. "I'd like to think you'd do the same for me."

"Break out of prison to help save your life?" Loki contemplated. "Possibly worth it then." Kaleria smirked slightly as they continued to walk. "You're so beautiful."

"Sweet talk isn't going to change anything."

"I have not seen you in a year, forgive me for staring." Loki replied.

"You said I had to exist without you."

"And you're doing so poorly at that."

"What do you mean?"

"Mother would tell me of you constantly." Loki said, sadly remembering Frigga. "I'd ask of course. She said you were functioning as half a person. That's not exactly existing without me."

Kaleria lashed out in frustration. "What do you want me to say, Loki? I'm miserable without you, lonely without you, less of a person without you? It's all true but I'm living and I'm living for my child."

"Our child." He reminded her.

"As far as I'm concerned, you don't exist to my child."

"Harsh." Loki admitted, silence coming between them. "Well, if it's any consolation, I stopped existing without you too."

Kaleria felt her heart race as the two stopped walking, meeting up with Sif and Jane. Loki looked at Jane, introducing himself only to receive a punch to the face, Kaleria giggled. "I was hoping someone would do that."

"That was for New York." Jane said, shaking her hand out.

"You should get going." Sif said.

"She doesn't come with us." Loki pointed to Kaleria. "She has to stay here and not get sentenced for treason."

"I'm here to help." Kaleria argued.

Loki looked at Thor, pleading with him. Thor sighed. "Your part in this is over, Kali. Go back to-"He paused, knowing he couldn't say Henrik's name in front of Loki.

Loki rolled his eyes. "Really? All of you are a part of this whole charade of keeping the gender of my child a secret?"

"I told you-"Kaleria began.

"Yes, yes, I know. I'm never allowed to see our child but, can't I at least know something?" Loki protested.

"The guards are coming." Sif said, looking down the hallway. "Thor, you have to go now."

Thor nodded, looking at Jane. Kaleria and Loki watched each other for a moment. "Care to wish me luck?" Loki jested.

Kaleria's glare softened, a bad feeling coming over her as she looked at her husband, her nightmare feeling almost like a reality as she looked at him. She couldn't exist without him, and she had to tell him somehow. "Be safe." She whispered.

"What an actress you've become, Kali. I almost believed you were concerned-" Before he could finished his sentence, Kaleria grabbed the front of his armor, pulling him closer and kissing his lips with force, shocking not only Loki but herself as well. It was an act of desperation, act of hope, hope that Loki would do the right thing, and it was an act of love.

As quickly as the kiss came, she pulled away, breathless as she looked to Loki. "His name is Henrik."

"Kali, you have to go!" Sif hissed.

Loki stared at Kaleria in disbelief as she backed away from him, turning and running from the fight; leaving Loki with one last thing before he left with Thor and Jane to Svartalfheim.

Kaleria watched Henrik in the gardens. She would create small fires and watch Henrik contour them into different shapes. The shapes were nothing extravagant but it was brilliant to her knowing her son had so much control of his gifts, the exact opposite of her.

"He is gifted." Kaleria turned to see Odin standing behind her. She bowed her head slightly, he waved his hand. "Never mind the formalities here, right now; I am just your father-in-law and his grandfather." Odin came closer, standing beside Kaleria now. "I do not pretend to be ignorant. I know you helped them escape."

"Then why not arrest me with Sif and the others?" She asked.

"You have a son to take care of." Odin said. "I know the troubles of being a parent, always wondering if you're doing the right thing. Being a ruler and parent, one can easily confuse the two."

"You seemed to have done alright." Kaleria commented.

"One son disobeys me and breaks out his brother from prison, whom was arrested for trying to destroy Jotunheim and take over Midgard." Odin quirked an eyebrow; smirking slightly. "I suppose it could be worse."

Kaleria couldn't help but smile slightly. "There's more to this than you're letting on, All Father."

"Loki was right." Odin chuckled. "You can easily see the hidden intensions of others."

"I've had a lot of practice with your son."

"Do you believe Thor was right in taking that Mortal out of Asgard?"

Kaleria responded with caution. "I believe Jane being while here while affected by the Aether was a danger to our people, if that's what you're asking."

"And what happens when Malekith obtains the Aether?" Odin asked. "What happens to the Realms when the alignment comes and he has the power to destroy us all?"

Kaleria watched her son, her heart being pulled at the thought of the end of the Realms as they knew it. "Then we fight to the very end." She said.

"And Loki was his punishment just for his crimes?" Kaleria was silent. "You must think me a cruel old man for the things I have done, for tearing apart your family." Odin said.

Kaleria contemplated for a moment. "He did this to himself, All Father." She said, thinking of Loki. "He will change his ways, I know it."

Odin nodded. "Do not be discouraged when he does not." Kaleria did not respond as Odin watched Henrik for a few more moments before taking his leave.

Kaleria felt tears threatening to form at the doubt of Loki never changing. She was afraid for him and she was afraid for her family. With that, Kaleria waved her hand, extinguishing the flames and walking over to Henrik to hug him gently.

The prisoners were treated better than most, being locked in one room together and not in the prison. They were guarded by two guards and could honestly leave if they truly wished a battle. However, no one truly wanted to start any more problems. They would wait patiently for Thor's triumphant return.

Kaleria, however, was first to see them; entering without much hassle, Henrik walking in front of her. Sif smiled weakly at her nephew, then fading as she looked at her younger sister. "Any news of Thor?"

Kaleria shook her head. "It's quiet."

"Too quiet if you ask me." Fandral added.

Volstagg laughed heartily as he picked up Henrik, tickling him and placing him on his lap. He was wonderful with children, mostly because they loved listening to his stories. "Little lad, let me tell you a tale of the time your mommy, aunt, uncle and the warriors traveled to the freezing cold of Jotunheim."

Kaleria smiled slightly at Volstagg before looking at Sif. "They would be back now, right?"

"Or at least we'd hear news of some sort." Fandral added. "Something has happened."

"Maybe they were delayed?" Sif suggested.

"By what, Malekith?" Fandral asked. "That would be the worst possible outcome."

"Unless meeting him is part of the plan." Kaleria suggested, watching Henrik out of the corner of her eye. "Perhaps they mean to use Malekith to retrieve the Aether and then destroy it?"

"That's a risky plot." Fandral said.

"It's Thor." Sif smiled. "It's how he works."

"It'll get him killed one day." Fandral said, Kaleria's face dropped, remembering her nightmare.

"And then your Uncle swung his hammer with a mighty force at the Frost Giant!" Volstagg said.

Kaleria narrowed her eyes slightly, a smile on her lips. "Do not frighten my child."

"It's a fun story!" Volstagg defended. "He's enjoying it, aren't you Henrik?" Henrik just giggled sweetly.

"I see you told Loki." Sif said, returning Kaleria back to their conversation. "I'm surprised."

"He deserves to know." Kaleria defended, avoiding all eye contact.

Sif sighed. "I do not want to see you hurt again, Kali. You've been nothing but hurt since being on Midgard."

"I want my family together."

"Is that best for Henrik?" Sif asked. Kaleria bit her lip nervously, preferring not to answer the question. She was unsure if Loki being a part of Henrik's life was best. However, knowing Loki would be granted his freedom once they returned… it was a difficult decision to make. "Just be careful in your decision."

Kaleria sighed. "I will return with news once I receive it." She walked over to Volstagg, holding her arms out as Henrik reached up. She picked him up and kissed his cheek before leaving the group and heading out.

The night, Kaleria put Henrik to bed with much ease. She let Aersie leave a little earlier tonight. She wanted to be alone in her thoughts as night came over Asgard. She sighed deeply, relaxing as she sat on her bed. The sound of the gentle wind outside, coming through the open window, and the dimly lit room, it was the perfect setting for relaxation.

She was about to close her eyes and meditate, only to have her thoughts distracted by a knock at the door. Kaleria sighed, standing from her bed. "Come in." She called to the door, believing the person on the other side to be Aersie. To her surprise, a guard entered the room. "Can I help you?" She asked, confusion overtaking her. Was she under arrest?

"My Lady, I am sorry for coming so late in the hour." The guard said. "We had been to Svartalfheim."

Kaleria's interest peaked. "Is everything all right?"

"There were no signs of Thor or the Lady Jane but… we did find a body."

Kaleria felt her mouth dry out, a lump in her throat forming as her body began to heat up. "A body… is it…?" The guard just nodded solemnly.

"I am very sorry for your loss." He said.

The candles lighting the room began to brighten, the flames burning through the wax quickly and soon lighting the candle holders on fire and burning the walls behind them. Her world was crashing down, just like in her dream. Her control was no longer existent as objects within the room began to ignite, the dresser, the curtains, even the bed posts.

"My lady…" The guard said as he started at the room in awe. "You need to calm down…"

As if on command, the room went dark. All the flames were extinguished as those last words echoed through Kaleria's head. She stood there, in darkness, facing the guard that had just spoken to her. She knew he was still in the room, she could hear him breathing. Within seconds, Kaleria ignited her right hand, rushing for the guard and slamming him against the wall, holding him there with her non-flame hand. "Who are you?" She growled; moving her flame hand closer to the guard to get a good look at his face. The eyes gave it away almost immediately as a flash of blue overcame them. "You bastard…"

His body glow a bright green and yellow color before revealing a smirking Loki. "My, my, you still can see through my illusions."

"Give me one good reason not to destroy you where you stand!" Kaleria hissed, tears streaming down her face.

"Because you clearly don't want me to die; you made that evident in your…meltdown."

Kaleria growled. "Why would you have me think you're dead?"

"Everyone else does."

"What do you mean?"

"Thor left me on Svartalfheim, thinking me dead; I just told the All-Father of my death." Loki was still grinning. "Everyone believes me dead."

"What is the gain from that?" She asked.

"You truly think Thor would let me go free when all this ends?" Loki asked. "Not likely."

"I should turn you in right now." Kaleria said. "What you did to me, what you're doing to your family is wrong."

"They are not my family. You are." Kaleria was about to argue with him about his family but was interrupted by the small cry let out in the next room, the small room that connected with hers, Henrik's room. Loki's eyes widened slightly, his heart racing in his chest as he looked at her. "Can I see him; can I see my son?"

Kaleria backed away from Loki, the flame on her hand extinguished as she walked away from Loki and to the small room. She looked at her smiling baby boy, worry in her eyes as she forced a smile. "Hey baby." She bent down and picked him up, cradling him. This was it, now or never, she was about to introduce her son to his father for the first time. "I have someone for you to meet." With a deep breath, Kaleria walked out of the small room, holding her son in her grip, not wanting to let him go as she walked over to Loki.

Loki didn't move as he stared at the small boy, his heart recognized the boy immediately. He shared his mother's eyes and his black locks, it was his son. Tears formed in Loki's eyes as he laughed a large smile on his face as he looked at Kaleria. "This is my son?"

Kaleria nodded. "This is Henrik; our son." She corrected, feeling her own tears beginning to form.

"May I hold him?" Loki asked gently. Kaleria walked closer to Loki, her body shaking slightly as she reluctantly handed Henrik over to him. Loki held Henrik in his arms, hugging him to his chest as a single tear escaped his eyes. "I've been waiting to hold you for so long now." He whispered to Henrik.

Loki held Henrik until he fell back asleep. He walked with Kaleria to the small room and reluctantly placed Henrik in his crib once more. They both watched the child sleep soundly, Kaleria's hand on his crib as she looked down at her son. Their initial meeting went better than she could have ever hoped for. "He's beautiful." Loki whispered, placing a hand on top of Kaleria's.

Kaleria shied away, moving her hand from Loki's and motioning for the door. "We should let him sleep." Loki obliged and the two went back to the main bedroom. "He's brilliant, he can conjure different illusions."

"He has my gifts?" Loki asked.

"And he can contour fire, not create it." Kaleria added, watching Loki carefully. "So what is your plan now?"

"I will remain hidden, dead to those around me except for you." Loki said.

"How do you plan to pull that off?" Kaleria asked.

"With ease, I assure you."

"And your plan is to remain hidden for the rest of your life?"

"More or less." Loki shrugged.

"Illusions only go so far." Kaleria warned him.

"Then I will be extra careful." Loki replied. Kaleria pursed her lips at his response, walking away from Loki and to the window. She inspected the damage of the curtains; they were burnt more than half way, charred at the bottoms. Loki watched his wife patiently, watching her movements, watching her nervously walk away from him. He missed her motions, he missed all of her. He took a deep breath before walking up behind her. "We can fix the curtains." Kaleria hummed a simple response. "Kali, look at me." He said gently.

Kaleria hesitantly turned around to face him; tears were already forming in her eyes. Why she was crying, she didn't understand. "You died in my dreams." She said.

"Still having nightmares?" He asked.

"They tell me things; I never truly understand the message of my nightmares until it's too late. I dreamt you died on Svartalfheim, you told me I was the only one you truly loved and simply died."

"Well, the dying part sort-of happened." Loki tried to ease the mood.

"The thing is, when I watched you die in my dream… I died too." She said. "I couldn't exist without you and I wonder if that is even remotely the case for you?"

"What do you mean?"

"If I didn't exist, would you?"

Loki paused, looking at his wife as she stared at him, her eyes begging for an answer. In that moment the realization hit him like a brick to the head. She was his everything. Loki closed the gap between them, staring down at her. "I couldn't possibly exist without you." Without another word, Kaleria wrapped her arms around Loki's waist, hugging him tightly. After the shock wore off, he wrapped his arms around her, a feeling of relief overcoming him as he touched her.

To her, this was a step towards redemption, maybe this was a step towards change. To him, he was concerned about one thing, getting his wife back. It was a course ready for disaster.

Kaleria was unsure exactly what time she had fallen to sleep. She remembered lying next to Loki in bed; they spent the night reminiscing about their lives together from the very beginning. It calmed her nerves the more they talked; it felt like old times again.

She sat up slowly in bed, her mind clearing as she realized she was alone in the bed. She had overslept, it was early afternoon already. She rubbed her eyes before getting out of bed, realizing Henrik had not woken her up yet. She walked into his separate room, smiling as she did. "Morning my love, it's time to-"Kaleria froze, panic setting in as she realized the crib was empty. Henrik was gone and she realized she let the one person in who had the opportunity and gall to take her son… and he had done so while she slept.

Final Thoughts: We can't have nice things, I'm sorry. Cliff hangers until I come back! Where's Henrik? Where did Loki take him? Only one way to find out! Review and give me something fun to come back to!