Emma could feel the cool ground beneath her and slowly regained consciousness. She stood up immediately and almost fell over. "Where am I? How did I end up here?" She took a look around and her view was spectacular. The room was utter decadence and splendor. Gold covered much of the room except for the large rounded ceiling that had a beautiful hand painted galaxy scenery. The ceilings had to be at least forty feet high and the room was massive. Emma turned her attention upon the old man sitting upon the throne. "I am Odin, king of Asgard. How did you come to be here?" Emma rolled her eyes. "I was on the beach searching for the place I was doing my article on. I saw this aura surround one particular spot and when I stepped closer I was falling. Then the next thing I know Heimdell over there is staring me down. But tell me what is Asgard?" Something clicked inside Odin's head and he nodded his head. "Ahh you are Midgardian...mortal. But it is a mystery how you were transported from Midgard to here." Emma was confused, she wasn't sure if it was from the fall, passing out or this new information. "So I'm guessing you are not mortal? What do you plan to do with me?" Odin looked down upon her. "You are welcome to stay here in the palace till we can find a way to send you home. I will have one of my sons to show you around and give you a little Asgardian history." Emma nodded and turned her attention upon the opening door.
Loki wanted to talk to his father but wasn't looking forward to the argument that would ensue. He opened the grand doors and that's when he saw her. She was breathtaking and obviously not Asgardian by the looks of her clothes. Which were rather tight against her skin almost leaving nothing to the imagination of the definition of her curves. Loki walked closer and was taken aback when the woman turned his way. She had long mahogany colored hair that waved softly around her face. Her skin was lightly tanned and glowed from the sunlight. Her eyes were like deep pools of blue sapphires. He noticed she was rather tall, at least 5 foot 9, taller than Eowyn. He listened as his father asked for her name. Her voice was sweet, "it's Emma Taylor sir." Odin looked down upon her almost unsure about what to do with her. "Ahh Loki please escort this young woman to a bedchamber. Please do join us for breakfast in the morning." Emma looked upon the man next her. She couldn't help but notice he was incredibly sexy, almost too good-looking. He was very tall 6 foot 2 by her estimate, she liked a tall man. His raven hair slicked back showing off his flawless face. But what really grabbed her attention was his emerald eyes, they were like shining jewels. Emma followed his lead out of the great throne room. They went down many long hallways before he spoke. "So you are Midgardian correct?" Emma looked rather puzzled before answering. "If by Midgard you mean Earth then yes." There was an awkward silence between them. Finally after a tremendously long walk he opened the door and gestured her inside. The room was the size of her entire apartment, which by no means was small. "Wow" she managed to mumble. She examined the room admiring the antique king sized bed. It was covered in a lush quilt and many furs. "I will send a maid servant to care for you. Breakfast is usually around eight in the morning." Emma turned upon him. "Thank you" she said without knowing his name. He was gone before she could ask. Emma let out a breath and made her way to the luxurious bathroom. Man this bathroom is the size of my kitchen and living room combined she thought. Emma climbed into the hot bath tub and thought about the handsome stranger who had led her to her room. Did all the young men of this place look like him?
Loki went to bed that night thinking of this Emma Taylor. He had memorized her face and was admiring it in his mind. Emma had none of the classic looks of Asgard and he rather liked that. He was excited to see her at breakfast tomorrow, though he was embarrassed by this. Wanted to know more about her. Why was he intrigued by this simple Midgardian woman? He did however want to get to know her better. For whatever reason this mortal had caught his attention. She was different and different was what Loki was hungry for. Loki had to be cool about it. Or else he would have to deal with Thor's prying involvement.