Chapter 2

Loki had to think quickly before she lost her arm forever. He finally came up with the magic words and started saying them as the sword hit her arm; instead of slicing her arm, the sword turned into a shower of stars. This action startled the bread vendor and Kelda. The bread vendor was so startled that he let go of Kelda, and she noticed that he was no longer holding her. She took off running, leaving her nearly stolen bread behind. Loki watched her leave, and he didn't even know her name. He walked up to the bread vendor selling bread and then went over to the vendor selling meat and cheese. Thor walked over to join his younger brother.

Loki, what are you doing, little brother?" Thor asked.

"I am paying for the loaf of bread she tried to steal, and I am also paying for some meat and cheese," Loki said.

"Why?" Thor asked, confused.

"She looks really hungry, Thor, and I feel really sorry for her, and I believe helping her is the right thing to do," Loki said.

Loki, why are you going soft for a dirty street urchin?" Thor asked, wondering what had gotten into his little brother.

"Maybe we could be friends, she kind of reminds me of myself," Loki said.

"Loki, you are a prince of Asgard, and she is a street urchin. She is nothing like you little brother." Thor said.

I just can't explain it, Thor. I just feel like there is something between us." Loki said.

I know what it is, my son," said a voice from right behind them. They both turn around to see their mother standing there.

"What do you know, mother?" Thor and Loki asked together.

"Loki, my son, you have a good heart, and you hate to see people hurt. When you saw that young girl about to lose her arm. You couldn't bear to see it happen, and you knew that you had to help her. You also saw how hungry she looks and you wanted to bring her some food." Frigga said.

Loki looked at his mother with a very confused look on his face. "Yes, mother, you are right, but how did you know?" He asked.

"Because my son, I was watching you both the whole time because the marketplace can be a very dangerous place, and I am so proud of you, Loki, you saved her life," Frigga said as she hugged her younger son.

Mother, I don't know where she went. She ran off before I could talk to her. Could you help me find her, please, mother?" Loki asked hopefully.

Frigga smiles at her little boy. "Of course, Loki, I will help you, and your brother will come along," Frigga said.

"Thank you, mother," Loki said, and he hugged his mother.