A/N: I'M SO SO SO SO SORRY! I had a lot of trouble the past few days but her is the new chapter. It is a little longer than usual but I hope you all like it. It was one of my favorites.

A/N2: The italic words after a line, are spells; just italics, are thoughts;the bold and italic are onomatopeya.

A/N3: Don't forget to look at the very last of the chap to get some glossary :)

Asgard had turned lonely for Loki soon after Eydís left. He had never truly thought of just how much time they spent together. As he studied the stars, there was no one to make an occasional comment or someone that bumped with him once in a while. As he took care of his garden, there was no one that hurriedly came to interrupt with either a question or looking for some advice. As he finished his books, there was no one to share them with, no one to wait on to exchange points of view.

There was no one that would occasionally surprise him with a test tray of sweets made with some new recipes (not always with the best outcomes). There was no one to horse race him through the moors and brag about how she won. There were few people with magical abilities that would want to duel him for real so he could practice. It was truly amazing to think of any of his hobbies without somehow involving his sister. True, there was still Thor to spar with but their trainings and pastimes were highly different.

Thor realized he missed her as well. He felt, somehow, that he was on the wrong place. Their parents had left her to his care and now she was out of reach. He worried that her training would not be enough. He worried that he hadn't transmitted properly the knowledge of the belic arts to her. He worried that she would be hurt either physically or emotionally.

There was no longer that little voice on his shoulder that came along with a hug to tell him that he was a great brother. There were no surprise flowers in his room anymore. There was no one to insist him to teach her properly. There was no begging from anyone to convince father to let them go on a trip or to help her out with a dance class. It felt unsettling.

Mealtimes were strange at first too. Everyone would ask about the young Princess, specially Lady Sif and the Warriors Three. After the second day, Thor had told them a little about her mission and they had been satisfied. It was obvious they missed her and were worried as well but they had proven to be the most loyal subjects of all and kept those thoughts only for one another. They had even helped out to keep prying ears from knowing too much. Ever since Balder, it was the first time that one of the royals was suddenly gone. They all knew Eydís was alive but the feeling of emptiness was a little too similar for many.

Days became weeks and there was no sign of the Princess. Some in the court became very nervous and their question passed from subtle to evident alarm. Yet, the All-Father would appease them by saying:

– She is my daughter. She shall come back soon enough.

Beyond this feelings, not just from the royal family but those close to the Princess, everything was normal. There were the usual feasts, the usual visits to the tavern, the usual council meetings. Everyone was trying to keep routine as normal as possible. At least that was the idea until one day, Loki suddenly jumped up from his chair in the library.

He had been staring at the same page for some time now, feeling something amiss going on. When this feeling got the best of him, he scared some of the people gathered near him with his sudden move. Loki walked quickly, almost running to the Sky-tower.

– Brother, – Thor called him out.

Loki had completely missed him when they had crossed paths in the hallway but didn't stop.

– Is everything alright? – Thor asked.

– Thor, I have this feeling that something might have gone wrong with our sister.

– What?

Loki continued his way up to the tower, Thor now walking at his same pace.

– Loki, explain yourself.

As they were reaching the Sky-room Loki began talking.

– Do you remember my gift to her?

– You mean the star brooch?

Loki bursted open the door, walking directly to look for some charts.

– Exactly. I placed a location spell on it. That way, while she wore it, I would know where she was. At least as best as my magic and this barrier allowed me to know.

– You know where she is even when Heimdall does not? – Thor said doubtful.

– The spell is not overly accurate and the barrier is strong but somehow I have managed to know whether or not she is still alive.

He found the chart he had been looking for. It was a map from Midgard.

– Syna Eydís, – he said as a green light came from his palms.

Nothing happened. Loki scowled.

– Syna glói.

Again, nothing happened. Loki's fists were turning white.

– Syna síðastr glói.

A little, fainting, white spot appeared on the map. It was a place practically in the middle of the ocean.

– Loki, what is the meaning of this?

– It means that something happened to her, – he answered as if in trance.

– Can it mean that she took off the brooch?

– No. If that were the case, I would still be able to find the brooch. The light color would be different but I seem unable to do even that. The only way I would get this response would be if the star was shattered or if something happened to the user while wearing it.

– Then, what are we waiting for?

Loki looked at his brother for the briefest moment. He nodded and they both practically ran to the All-Father's study.

– Father! – Thor called out.

– My sons, there is no need for all this outburst.

– There might be, – Thor said again.

Odin was listening now.

– We have reasons to believe Eydís is in danger, – Loki said and then kneeled. – We ask that you let us go aid our sister.

Thor kneeled as well.

– May I ask how is it that you have come to this conclusion.

Loki told him briefly and the All-Father seemed to think about it for a moment.

– You can not be sure, can you?

– Not yet father, no, – Loki said hurriedly.

– Go to Heimdall but do not engage if your theory is proven wrong.

– Thank you father, – Thor said.

– Make haste, – the King answered.

As commanded, they flew on the horses to the Bifrost chamber and were received by the guardian's words:

– I have found the place in your charts my Prince.

Loki was by his side in a blur. This was a highly uncommon practice but Loki's charts were of a great quality and Heimdall's experience was unquestionable so both brothers trusted him.

– I am unable to see anything but the ocean.

– That can not be, – Loki mustered.

– Nonetheless, there is a small island very close the point you showed me. It is uninhabited. Looks like there was a great cataclysm upon it and now only the remains of a volcano stand there. I believe something related to the Princess' mission might have to do with what happened just a short while ago.

He fell silent.

– What? Heimdall, please, speak up! – Thor urged him.

– The volcano's crater was blocked but that blockage has now been broken by a midgardian weapon. I can see a man at the bottom. He is not alone. They seem to be armed. Apparently, they are trying to get away with something of great value.

– Heimdall, open the Bifrost. Let us pass, – Thor commanded.

– We are still unsure if the Princess' mission has been compromised or not. Besides, there is help already on the way.

–WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?! – Thor boomed.

– There is already people on its way to retrieve the relic. They are using vehicles I had never seen before.

– Is the Princess with them? – Loki asked.

The guardian was silent again for a few seconds.

– If she is, I am unable to see her.

– What is that supposed to mean? – Loki asked again, more fiercely.

– A battle is about to begin.

– Heimdall! – Loki lost composure. – That is your Princess down there and, are we not your Princes? Our sister needs us. Let us pass!

The keeper kept a straight face but he knew in his heart that what he was about to do was the right thing. He placed his sword in position and beamed the Princes of Asgard to that little island.

There was an exchange of arrows and bullets from both sides. The two groups of contendants trying to get the upper hand. The atlantean warriors, even though they had the element of flight on their side, soon realized that it wouldn't be enough. The men from the surface had managed to create flying machines as well that were loaded with weapons unknown to them and, to their bad luck, highly effective.

Their new comrades in arms, the ones that had come from the surface as well, were worried but didn't back down. They fought valiantly besides them and it wasn't until Vinny's vehicle was hit, that by accident he discovered a hidden power of the fish-vehicles. Atlanteans looked hopeful once again and Vinny was satisfied with himself.

– Ok. Now, things are getting good.

– Vinny, heads up. We can't let them reach the top of that shaft, – Milo told him, Kida by his side.

The battle was looking promising but they were still nowhere close to help Eydís. Kida rode her vehicle with rage, helping as much as she could her people, but mostly, just trying to reach the hot air balloon. When they realised that this plan was going nowhere, they regrouped.

– Alright, new plan. Vinny, you and me are gonna be decoys. Audrey, Sweet, Kida, fly underneath that thing and cut her loose.

– We're on it, – Sweet said giving a thumbs up.

As said, they separated. They had to admit, Helga had an amazingly good aim. She almost hit Vinny. Rourke got out a portable machine gun and began shooting as well, mainly towards Milo. The second man was trying to desperately evade the bullets but he made a wrong turn and he had placed himself in the worst position. He closed his eyes waiting for the inevitable. Kida and Vinny realized this too but neither were going to make it on time.

Suddenly a green shield wrapped Milo up. Everyone looked up as a battle cry could be heard. The static in the environment grew and some lightning could even be seen. A man on red cape, blonde, with a hammer and a silver armor began flying from one place to the other smashing every artifact the soldiers could bring out. Not even the bullets could stop him.

Next to Milo, a second man appeared wearing a green cape, his clothes black and his armor golden. He had black hair and emerald green eyes. The newcomer extended a hand towards Rourke, another green light enclosed the weapon and smashed it.

– Are you alright? – he asked.

– Yes, – Milo said astonished. – Thanks.

– Where is Eydís?

Milo was only able to point at the box. The man's eyes grew wide and he levitated to the cage.

– Move out of the way! – he yelled, surprising everyone there.

A green light appeared on the palm of his hand and he shot once at the chains.

– THOR! – he screamed.

Not one person that heard him could give credit of what he said but the blonde warrior understood and was right underneath the iron box to receive it.

– NO! – Rourke screeched.

The air balloon, without the extra weight, began to move faster upwards. Kida flew to the red-caped man.

– We need to bring her back to the city, – she said.

– Lead the way.

They were about to fly off when someone yelled:

– LOOK OUT!

Thor looked up and saw something strange fall from the red balloon. Without a second thought, he let go of the case, taking the other woman's arm instead. The vehicle exploded but they were both safe. Loki watched the box fall so he conjured a cushioning spell for a it. The older brother, on the other side, with the short temper he had he summoned a great lightening and hit the balloon. It became a ball of fire in an instant making them begin to fall.

Both Rourke and Helga hung on to the rail knowing that, at some point they would have to jump if they wanted to live. Their hearts raced and their breaths sped up. The crew noticed it but weren't sure of how to proceed. They could only watch as the huge thing a blaze was about to hit the ground. Loki watched too by the side of the iron box.

CRASH!

The ground shook and cracked. To Loki this was amazingly familiar and he couldn't help but to give a side smile. From the cracks, everyone was able to notice the rising magma. Most of the remaining fish-vehicles gathered close the crystal's prison as well as Thor, who placed Kida gently on the ground.

– The volcano. SHE AWAKES! – Mole shrieked in panic.

– Hey, I had nothing to do with it, – Vinny said waving a lit dynamite and putting it off instantly.

– This sure is not the best place to be, – Cookie followed.

– No wait, – Milo answered perceiving everyone's intentions, – we gotta get her back or the whole city will die.

– Loki. Can you not do something about this? – Thor said.

– I am afraid it would take a little longer to cast the full spell than it would take the volcano to erupt, – he said considering all the possibilities. – Take her back to the city, I will go fetch those two.

– Take who? – Vinny asked.

– Go, – he ordered.

Kida got on Milo's vehicle when they noticed how effortlessly Thor picked up Eydís from the ground.

– Lead the way, – the blonde said again.

They all did as he asked. In no time, Loki had caught up, holding a green glowing chain from which Rourke and Helga hung. The lava level was getting higher and higher. Overflowing the reduced space and following closely the warriors. When they got out of the tunnel, Thor and Loki gasped a little when they looked the city beyond the earth walls but there was still the problem of the rocks that were being shot towards it from the volcano to dwell too long in awestruck contemplation. They all accelerated to reach the city.

– There, – Milo pointed out at the main terrace.

The blonde prince, placed the case carefully on the ground, where Milo had told him to. Mole screamed something to which Sweet translated:

– Milo! Mole says the wall's gonna blow!

Using nothing but his hands, Thor broke the cage's door, tearing it from the hinges. He was instantly blinded by the blue light coming from the inside. Everyone either pulled back or covered their eyes or did both but Loki was so astonished he could only look. All the walls of the cage separated and were suddenly suspended mid air by the shiny figure from the inside. That was Eydís, there was no doubt.

She had her elbows close to her torso, her palms visible as if telling someone to stop. With a fluid movement she extended her arms outwards, then made a slight lifting sign with her hands and finally signaled downwards. Light suddenly began spreading from her, igniting all the crevices in the city's architecture. That moment, all the present noted just how perfect the pattern had been carven in the stone. The light extended, almost as if the light were looking for something. The iron flew backwards, completely away from her.

Thor and Loki could barely believe that this was their baby sister.

The figure moved her arms upwards energetically, this time high above her head. The light in the crevices went out and from the ground, stone faces suddenly emerged, ascending along with the young woman. Milo, Kida, Thor and Loki had to move backwards.

– EYDÍS! – Thor screamed and was about to fly with Mjolnir but Loki placed a hand on his shoulder, stopping him. – LET GO BROTHER!

– Wait! – Loki answered without taking his eyes away from the crystal.

The stone faces were now circling it again. In a shorter diameter than last time but even faster. So fast that the faces became a blur of blue light around it.

The first ray was shot.

It hit its mark somewhere in the water from where a stone giant emerged.

Two

Three

Four

Five

The volcanic wall wasn't going to last too long now.

Seven

Rocks were already being ejected with great strength capable of hurting someone.

Ten

The light rays incremented its number and with each one, a giant appeared. All of them walked heavily to the border of the stone wall and appeared to be waiting for all of them to be in position.

Just about when the wall gave in, the last giant found its place. One of them clapped its hands with a loud boom. The second. The third, fourth, fifth. All of them clapped and from their hands another blue glow emerged.

– They are making a shield, – Thor pointed out.

True to his words, the barrier soon became a dome. Loki could only feel its power and tremble.

The magma began to flow over them but none of it even scratched the shield. Furthermore, there was a great surge of power, followed by a blinding light and, immediately, it all stopped. The ground shook no more which meant the volcano had been appeased and the fire-colored magma had solidified around the shield. Nobody could see a thing beyond the igneous rock until streaks of blue light cracked it open from the top. As the light moved downwards, some of the biggest bulks began breaking pieces of the stone wall.

The shield disappeared.

Due to the heat and the water, a great mist had formed all around the city, blocking the view of the crystal. The only proof that it was still there was a single ray that came from far above. The four of them looked as Eydís began to slowly come down. Both brothers relieved though evidently surprised by their sister's change.

Loki was the first to move towards her. He extended his arms and caught her in a carrying position, watching as the pendant from her necklace glowed and noticing the brooch right on place, close to her heart. He let out a small smiled. Once her body made contact with his arms, the beam of light disappeared and let go of the Princess completely.

She snuggled a little in his chest and then opened her eyes.

– Deki? – she looked to her left, – Roar?

Both of them smiled. Loki placed Eydís' feet on the ground and allowed her to see Kida.

– Kiki? – her voice cracked.

Kida came closer, eyes watering as well.

– Matim sends you this.

Eydís extended her right hand and opened it. Kida, trembling, took the little silver bracelet from her hand. She looked at it for a moment and proceeded to embrace the other girl with as much strength as she could muster. Eydís returned the embrace and began crying with Kida. Thor and Loki watched for a moment, that is until Eydís reached out for them as well. Each of the men took one hand of hers.

– Kida? I think you should all see this, – they heard Milo say.

A little unwillingly, both sisters let go and looked at the young man. They were amazed by the view. Water was draining from the lower part of the city which, for many ages, had been hidden. Kida smiled as she embraced Milo.

– You did well little star, – Loki said to Eydís.

She turned to see him and smiled.

– I would not have been able to do it all by myself.

Once again, she took one of his hands and, with the other, looked for one of Thor's.

– I am so happy to see you. It has been a while now.

– It has indeed, – Thor answered.

– Mika?

The voice was old, tired but full of hope. It was the voice of an elderly man that had just gotten to the main terrace. Both sisters as well as both brothers turned around to find King Kashekim getting closer to them.

– Hello Tabtop, – she said, letting go of her brothers and running to embrace the King.

– Oh Mika. It is you, – he caressed her face. – After all this time, you are finally home.

He looked at the asgardian Princes.

– Thank you, for raising her up, for having taken care of her, for making her so happy and my eternal gratitude to you young man, – he said referring to Loki.

– Me? – he seemed a little surprised.

– Your were the one to find my beloved Mika, were you not Prince Loki? Far away in that wood?

Loki looked very surprised indeed but nodded his head as response.

– How did you know about that Tabtop? – Eydís asked.

– Your mother showed me in a dream.

– She is an extraordinary woman and beautiful as well, – Eydís complimented.

– How can you tell? – Kida asked.

– The crystal allowed me to see her when we were bonded. It also told me a lot of other things but I do believe that those stories can wait a little longer.

– What other stories? – Thor asked.

– Like how I ended up in Asgard for one.

All looked amused at her teasing but just smiled at her. Then they heard the jingle of chains. They had quite forgotten about Rourke and Helga but it was time to make them face justice. The stories would have to wait as Eydís had pointed out.

Glossary:

1. Syna Eydís - show Eydís

2. Syna glói - show glow

3. Syna síðastr glói - show last glow