AN/ Loki is just much too cute sometimes! However, can he keep his good side up? Or will the villainous Loki return?! Let's wait and see!
Two songs mentioned in this chapter are;
Stand by Me - Ben E. King (Hiddlestoners will know why this was included!)
Sh Boom – The Chords
Loki and Geira approached Frigga at the top of the stairs, Geira reluctantly let go of his hand as he moved towards his mother. Loki threw his arms around his mother, hugging her with so much force it made the Queen gasp and laugh.
'Loki, it is so good to see you with a smile on your face!' Frigga exclaimed, hugging her son back tightly. 'However, I am not going to keep you long, my dear. You have much to do, I am sure.' The Queen smiled glancing at Geira over her son's shoulder. Loki beamed from ear to ear and nodded slightly, he placed a kiss on his mothers cheek and quickly turned, grabbing Geira's hand before taking off down the hallway towards his old quarters, which he hoped were untouched. Geira could barely keep up, laughing and giggling to herself watching how excited the young prince was. They finally rounded a corner, to see the elegant double doors to Loki's room. The doors were decorated in true Loki fashion. Green and gold were the chosen colours, intricate patterns covered the huge doors. Loki paused briefly and turned to face the amazed girl.
'My quarters!' Loki announced proudly. He moved forward, pushing the large door open. His room was exactly as he remember, and obviously cleaned regularly as there was not a single speck of dust. The smile seemed permanently stuck to his face, his eyes were wide and full of life and he quickly paced around the room, tracing his fingers over every object that caught his eyes. 'Come in Geira, my darling, please!' he announced. 'I told you, there is something I need to show you!' He smiled widely while walking towards an old gramophone in the corner of his room. It sat on a small table, surrounded by large cardboard squares, odd names and pictures covered each square of cardboard.
'What are they..' Geira said, her eyes full of wonderment as she looked up at Loki. He smiled at her, obviously glad she was curious.
'They are my favourites.. I'd love for you to listen.' He had a sheepish look on his face, as if he was worried what she would think.
'I would be more than happy to listen, my prince.' she lightly placed her hand on his arm, reassuring him. Loki's heart seemed to flutter at every small gesture she made. He nodded slightly and picked up on of the cardboard squares, from that he pulled out a black vinyl record, he placed it on the gramophone and placed the needle upon it. He pulled away from the table slightly and stood with his hands clasped behind his back, waiting for what was to come.
Geira stood, staring at the record spinning, and when it began, her face lit up with a smile, the room was filled with a loud bass rich noise, she could hear a small bell in the background of the music. She heard a mans voice begin to sing, it was not music of Asgard, and she loved it. She continued to listen, slowly feeling herself become absorbed into the music as she began to sway. Loki approached her with a huge smile on his face, he gently took her hand and pulled her closer. They both began to sway and move to the music, Geira twirled as the music increased, as she did this, Loki slid in behind her, setting his hands on her hips. He leant down and placed a gently kiss under her ear as they both swayed and moved around the room. Loki could not contain himself any longer and he began singing quietly in Geira's ear.
'Darling, Darling, Stand by me..' his voice was like velvet, and although she could not see him, Geira knew he was smiling, she spun around in one fluid movement and placed both her hands behind the prince's neck, looking up at him, she laughed as he tossed his head back slightly and began to sing again, only this time louder, filling the room. They both began dancing with more enthusiasm, swaying their hips and laughing every time one of them became clumsy. Loki spun Geira delicately, before slipping his arm under her, and leaning her back. Geira dropped her head back and let one arm fall back. They both laughed as Loki brought her back to stand upright. The music began to fade and Loki wrapped his arms around Geira, hugging her tightly and pressing a kiss upon her soft, flushed cheek.
'Did you like it, my sweet?' Loki mused.
'I did! It was beautiful Loki, where is this music from?' he questions, her eyes alive and sparkling.
'Midgard.' Loki said with a pinch of sadness in his voice. Geira noticed this instantly and decided to throw both of them back into the happiness they had created.
'Oh please, my prince, let me hear another!' Geira said, pepping her tone up, just for Loki's sake. Loki smiled down at her and nodded, he made his way back to the small table and slid another record out of it's cover. He placed it on the gramophone and looked at Geira over his shoulder, a sweet smile across his face. An upbeat song filled the air, he made his way to Geira, and again they began dancing, Loki did not sing this time as he was too busy laughing as Geira was swept away in the music, throwing herself around with no shame as she enjoyed the carefree music. This continued for what seemed like hours, both of them completely content.
They were eventually interrupted when one of the guards cleared their throat, Loki's head snapped around as he remember they did infact have company the whole time.
'Sire, you have 20 minutes left before returning to the cell.' Halvdan said, regret lacing his words.
'Ah.. yes, yes of course.' Loki said, bowing his head slightly in recognition. His eyes dropped and Geira could see his happiness draining from him. She shot Halvdan and scornful look and shook her head slightly. Halvdan looked down at his boots, like a child that had been told off by their mother.
'Loki,' Geira called, exaggerating his name. 'I would so love to get a little fresh air before we return.' Loki noticed how she emphasised the 'we' in her sentence, and it made him smile, knowing he would not be alone. He nodded slightly and approached her, love admiration filling his eyes. He placed a small and gentle kiss on her forehead, before slipping his hand around hers and leading her towards large double door. He opened one and gestured for Geira to go first, she did so cautiously, and once she had passed through the doorway, she froze, staring out at the scenery.
'It is beautiful, is it not?' Loki asked, watching Geira take in the spectacle.
'It is.. incredible.' she whispered, her eyes darting around. She could see for miles, the bifrost shone in the sunlight, the horizon was filled with colour, blue, purple, orange, green and every colour in between. The golden walls of the palace were gleaming and the gardens looked incredible.
'It was my personal balcony,' Loki began, a smile on his face as he recalled fond memories. 'I would spend time here when I needed to be alone, when I needed to take some time to clear my mind. I have wanted to show you this place since you first revealed our previous relationship.. It used to remind me of 'the girl', and our secret places.' Loki was now watching Geira, taking in her every expression and reaction to his words. Slowly she turned to him, trying to pull her attention back and away from the beautiful scene in front of her.
'It's breath taking, Loki..' She smiled. Loki placed his hand out, offering it to Geira. She placed her small hand in his and smiled up at him, Loki laced his fingers with Geira's and looked into her large blue eyes, she could feel his heart melt as he realised, he was in fact, falling completely in love with the young girl.
'Thank you..' he whispered quietly as he leaned down and brushed his cool lips against Geira's, placing a light kiss at the corner of her beautiful ruby red lips. Geira's breath caught and she smiled from ear to ear, an adorable blush covered her usually pale cheeks. Loki beamed down at her and gently pulled her closed. Geira buried her face in his chest and smiled to herself, emotions swirling around her.
Halvdan cleared his throat once again, this time keeping his eyes fixed on the ground. Loki looked up at the guard and sighed slightly, however the smile did not leave his face, placing a kiss on Geira's forehead, he whispered quietly.
'We should return, my dear. I do not wish to be escorted.. I would like to do this on my own accord.' He was determind to keep as much dignity as he could, and Geira admired this, she nodded slightly.
'Oh course, Loki.' She stood on her tips toes, trying to me as elegant as possible, placing a light kiss on Loki's jawline. 'Let's get back.' her smile was all the encouragement Loki needed, her took her little hand once again, and made his way to the doors of his quarters, Geira following close by. They made their way towards the prison, followed closely by Halvdan and Kalle. Geira saw the doors to the prison become closer, she felt Loki's hand squeezed her slightly and the muscles in his jaw tightened. She moved closer to him as they walked, gently squeezing his hand as reassurance.
Kalle and Halvdan opened the doors to the prison, revealing the huge stairway. Loki grit his teeth and he could feel his eyes begin to well with tears, his own emotions angered him and he let go of Geira's hand. Geira stared up at him, wondering what ideas were flickering through his mind, she watched as his eyes darted around the hallway, obviously looking for an escape route.
'Loki no!' Geira said sternly, she grabbed his arm and placed her other hand on his cheek, forcing the prince to look at her. Fear covered his beautiful face and a small tear fell from his beautiful emerald eyes. 'You cannot do this. You must return to your cell if you are ever to have freedom again. Do not be afraid.' Geira stated, keeping her voice strong and level. Loki gazed back at her, he looked broken and defeated. Geira stood on her tip toes and placed a kiss on the tip of his nose, smiling at him slightly. The prince nodded and began to straighten himself up once more. Placing his hand back in Geira's, he began to descent the stairs, glancing up intermittently at the light, which slowly began to fade as the large doors were closed.
When they reached the bottom of the stairs, Geira quickly leg Loki to his cell and through the gap which had been created for them by Kalle.
'Thank you.' Geira nodded at Kalle, smiling at him apologetically. Kalle simply nodded back and return her smile. Geira led Loki to his small bed and he sat down, staring straight ahead.
'I had freedom.. We could have left, ran away, got out of this place!' Loki began to speak quickly without pauses. Geira, once again placed her hand on the young prince's cheek, forcing him to look directly at her.
'Now, you stop that nonsense, or I will inform Odin and you shall not have any freedom at all!' speaking those words hurt Geira just as much as it would hurt Loki. His brow furrowed and his eyes looked at her with pleading desperation. 'You will earn your freedom, Loki.' she added in a softer tone. 'You must if you ever wish to have a life outside of this cell, a life with your family, without fear and running away. You must earn this.' Loki looked at Geira as she spoke, reason slowly replacing his poisoned thoughts, his eyes becoming softer once again and he took a slow, deep breath.
'I will earn this..' Loki nodded, speaking in barely a whisper. Geira placed a soft kiss on his cheek and offered a smile of encouragement.
'Rest now, my prince. It has been a big day..' she whispered. Loki lay down on his small bed, pulling Geira along with him. He curled up behind the small girl, holding her tight against his chest, he buried his face in her pale hair and closed his tired eyes. They stayed that way for the remainder of the evening, until eventually, they both fell asleep together.