Sorry it's taken me longer than usual I have been ill recently, mock exams and life choies have taken over. Hey hope everyone's enjoying, yay new chapter x Mouseyxxx
I couldn't even comprehend my surroundings. He played me, knew this whole time who I was and relished in the deception. I could see the shock in his blood red eyes. He had been caught. He has lived up to the expectations the world had of Frost giants, selfish monsters. Thor called up proudly to him. His gaze once on me turned to Thor. Sizing each other up. I feel like throwing up as the tension builds, who will strike first?
"We know who you are". A tactic to intimidate. 'I bet you do' I thought.
"How did your people get into Asgard"
The pause that followed was deafening.
"The house of Odin is full of traitors". The thought had never occurred to me that there was someone on the inside. Yet only a few had the magic to achieve this treachery. Another shared of ice stabbed me. Loki's plan had not come to fruition, came the little voice inside my head. I had thought it was only become this due to the celebrations being cut short. But now. No, he would not risk such a manipulative plot. I moved my gaze from Laufy to Loki, his face was slightly scrunched up with tension. No, he would not take the chance, just tricks that was all Loki did. Wasn't it?
Thor's raw at the accusation drew me back into the confrontation.
Laufy rose swiftly, reminding me of a wolf. "Your father is a murderer and a thief, and why have you come here, to make peace?" his voice mocked "you long for battle.. you crave it... you are nothing but a boy trying to prove himself a man" Laufy's words reminded me of mine not so long ago. Many foot steps sounded, they were surrounding us. Thoughts swirled like snow in my head. I could not make sense of anything, and now we are all probably going to die.
Loki moved over to try and calm the situation.
Needless to say it did not work. He was brushed aside, like always.
"You do not know what your actions will unleash" at this Laufy turned to look at me. They held morbid honesty, as if his secret was far from amusing. "I do" the admittance sent a shiver down my spine. He was warning me of further sorrow, there was more to his deception.
"Go now while I still allow it" commanding all the attention. It was an apology to me, he wanted to keep me protected from the lies so was dismissing us. I did not miss the note of pain. Why would he feel sad at losing the unwanted Asguardian princesses company?
"We accept your most gracious offer" Loki's answer attracted the Frost giants gaze. The expression he made when we first met covered his face. As if had re met someone he had wronged. His eyes flickered between Loki and I, in understanding. I let out the breath I had been holding in. We would leave peacefully today, thank Valhala.
"Come brother" I whispered reassuringly to Thor, taking his giant hand in both of my petit ones. Sparing one last look a Laufy over my shoulder I gave him a forgiving smile putting all my feeling of friendship to him, which was answered with a soft twitch of the corner of his lips. All was good again. But then again the universe always liked to prove me wrong. To say I was surprised would be a lie.
"Run back home little princess"
The gloating Frost Giants words caused a tense silence to fall. Everyone froze, waiting for the explosion.
Needless to say that giant doesn't last long, "next?" came Thor. The sigh that escaped me sent a curl of steam from my lips. Thank goodness I was insightful enough to prepare for this. Pulling my twin stiletto blade from their sheaths on my thighs. Made from the same beautiful coal black metal as my armour. A girl must always coordinate. They reminded me of Loki and I, twins.
All hell broke lose, limbs and weapons moving quickly. A savage dance. But not as quick as me. My fighting style was swift and deadly, twisting past my opponents, striking to kill. Quick. Easy. No mess. Opposite to Thor's 'bash um randomly a few times' technique. I am glad it worked for him though. He dispatched one frost giant after another. I also could not help but admire his physique while doing so, which is highly inappropriate under these circumstances. He sees me watching and grins winking. A blush heats my face that is not due to the frosty temperatures.
"At least make it a challenge for me" he sounded disappointed? Then again I think nothing is ever good enough for him.
More frost giants began to appear, the sheer number of them unsettled me. Why couldn't he have just kept his big mouth shut. After every giant I take down, I moved closer and closer to my twin. We dispatch our enemies better together. Would Laufy mind if one of his soldiers killed me. Before he seemed hopeful I would leave safely. Now that seemed less likely, I can tell he has grown fond of me. Fond enough to protect me? My silent question was answered.
"Do not harm the princess, I want her brought to me in one piece" roared Laufy. His voice carried an anxious tone. It was a desperate plea to protect me, now a few of his men then set their sights on me. Knowing if they took me to their king it would bring them favour. Maybe we could surrender and wait for Father to coma and save us? Laufy's idea also only made Thor angrier.
"You will not touch her!"
He charged at a humongous Jotun who had been coming my way, while roaring this. By this point Loki and I had been cornered to the edge of a cliff. A perfect vantage point for us, with our magic, fast feet and stupid opponents. This however didn't stop us from growing tired. I could also see the rest of our group faltering more. Fatigue was setting in for all of us. Except Thor of course, he lived for this rush. The flow of new Frost Giants is not stemming, fear settles in me stomach. Splitting apart Loki and I ran forward simultaneously towards a Jotun. I jumped into the air to stab his shoulder. While Loki went to his heart. Only to be stopped by its ginormous hand. We were at a stalemate, if I pushed into him further, he would crush my brothers arm and vice versa. I look down to see what Loki will do. But he's frozen.
It's hand has shattered Loki's armour so it touches his bare skin, and just like in my soul walking he begins to turn cobalt blue. The confusion mirrors on both their faces until Loki snaps and quickly stops it's heart with his blade. The giant falls without much twitching.
Loki's eyes haven't left his arm. He looks lost, a child again. Reaching out I rest my hand in his blue palm and we both watch in raptured amazement as my skin also turns blue. I had thought when this happened to me it was a fluke be here it is plain as day, both me and Loki are blue!
"In one of my visions I turned blue. Just like this. I thought it was just my mind taking everything in. I I don't do not..." trying to translate my thoughts , but only slipping up.
"You know what this means." he whispers, cutting me of and looking into my eyes. They are glossy with unspilt tears "Were part .. part .. were part Jotun" I shiver.
"How?"
"I don't know"
"We'll get answers.. there must be answers" he repeated, suddenly he hugged me close. The once blue hand stroking the back of my head "No one can find out they would be disgusted and maybe even hurt you"
"No one can know" I agree, lost in all the terrifying scenarios of this development. "Not even Thor" I murmured.
Oh Valhalla, Thor if he knew he would hate us, hate me. This is a sick joke, we were raised to despise the Frost Giants. Play games as children pretending to kill them. Now it seems we are the very monsters the children are taught to fear. Couldn't we have just turned out to be Midgaurdians instead. How could we have not know. Looking back the signs were obvious. Our weird colourings and temperaments in comparison to other Asguardians. Our leaner stature. Our aptitude for the harsher weather. It also explained why Father.. that is if he is my father? always favoured Thor. It also explained Laufy's treatment of me, he realised I had Jotum blood. This was the devastating secret his eyes had held. He pitied me, like and ill animal he wanted to protect me. But understanding full well my injuries would eventually kill me.
Self-loathing grows in me. My whole life I have unknowingly been something savage and different. Everyone could sense it and treated me differently. Fire burns in my heart. All this time I have been punished for something I had no control over. The bullying and cold shoulders every single one came back. I hate every one of them. Father and Mother they knew; they knew this whole time about me and Loki. Saw us trying to fit in and did nothing!
I lock eyes with Loki. I see the blazing fire mirrored in his green orbs. He was thinking the same.
We brake apart at the cry of pain from Frandral. The group has grown tired and the chances of us surviving are looking slimmer and slimmer. Putting my painful thoughts to the back of my head I considered our survival options. Few, that's what our options were. Loki throws his blade killing the Frandral's attacker before he can hurt him more.
"Thor!" he ignores Sif.
"We must go" screams Loki next to me in desperation, while Volstag and Holgun help Frandral.
Still he does not stop. So we start to run. At the echo of a great cry a great beast rises from the rubble, it is grotesque. I catch a breath in terror. Finally Thor pays attention. It cries out and begins to pursue us with its giant thundering strides. Causing the ground to shake, making it very difficult to flee and avoided falling stones. Loki grabs my hand desperately urging me to go quicker. I am however slowing down. Gritting my teeth I push forward, but it is no use the creature is not far behind. Its armoured tail barely misses Sif. The white light of lightening blinds me for a second. Are terrified group reaches the edge of the realm. We are cornered this time sadly it is not an advantage.
"Heimdal open the bridge" oh Heimdal please, my heart beat is erratic.
He does not answer, my lids sink with regret.
Slowly up from the edge the beasts head appear, comically so as if it is trying to be stealthy. I would have laughed if circumstances were different. Opening it mouth it huffs out putrid breath. I clutch Loki's hand which he tries to squeeze back reassuringly. well as reassuring as it can be, at least we are together "I love you", "I love you" answers.
A sudden streak of red flashes and the beast falls to the frozen ground. Happening very quickly. Thor, just in the nick of time. He lands and turns to face us, with disturbing childish glee covering his face till a frown settles at what is behind us. Everyone else turns, but I don't want to. I already know what's behind me I can hear their collective breaths.
They come to surround us but are prevented by a bright golden light. The Bifrost shoots towards us bringing Odin with it. Like his son also having impeccable timing.
Grabbing me by my free arm Thor pulls me to his chest, the motion was rough but the warm feeling of comfort it brings is much welcome. I subtly snuggle closer to the protection.
"Father we will finish them together" he roars like a lion.
"Silence"
Thor lowers his hammer, confused. I hate it when he is sad, I am also worried he will be rash again, so I place my hand gently on his chest. This usually calms him. Laufy moves in front of Odin.
"Allfather, you look weary" the mockery is back in his voice. Bitter, and intent on bringing pain.
"Laufy, end this now"
"Your boy sought this out"
"Your right, these are the actions of a boy treat them as such" I feel Thors grip of me tighten. "You and I can end this, here now before there is further blood shed" Qdin almost sounds like he is pleading.
"We are beyond diplomacy now Allfather, we have been for a long time" turning his blood red eyes to me before turning back. "He will get what he came for, war and death... and I will receive what is rightfully mine, which you unrightfully" most will think he is talking about the casket, but it doesn't fit. Laufy looks down at me.
"So be it" was all Odin could say.
"Goodbye lítiðblóm I hope to see you quite soon, I'm sure your Farther will allow it" his barely there smile was back. I was too shocked to react. Thor growled like a guard dog and clutched me tighter. He always was protective. Suddenly the Bifrost sucks us up. The trip is short but I spend the whole time wondering how Allfarther will react. Then I remember Odin might not even be my father.
Hope you like it xx Mouseyx