Odette Parker: My True Self

Chapter 24: Happy Birthday Princess

A/N:: Trying to figure out the correct ratio of Asgard to Earth years about broke my brain... so for the sake of my sanity lets just say accept that Odette knew it had been that long on Earth...

************ TIME JUMP EARTH WISE:: 1 YEAR & 6 MONTHS ON ASGARD *********************

Justina: "Princess Odette, breakfast is served."

I come out of my bedroom suite in a simple Asgardian dress. Today is my birthday. I turn 20. I can not believe I have spent 18 months on Asgard. I have mastered diplomacy to the best of my abilities. Loki has turned Asgard into a shrine to his memory. It's a bit ridiculous. Today the play is going to depict my arrival and coronation as Princess of Asgard. I spent a lot of time with a group of women similar to the ones that raised Frigga. I have mastered my magic, which is awesome!

I can feel everyone's emotions if I wish, or I can block it out. That was an amazing thing to learn. I have learned how to read peoples thoughts, which I don't do often. Loki and I can communicate without words. I can manifest almost anything I want. I also learned how to concentrate my power into an attack or defense. It's like a clear bubble. I can surround myself with it, or I can create smaller ones and attack people with them. I have also learned how to create illusions around myself. I can alter my appearance and hide my scars. I am also getting better at duplicating myself.

I have also gotten very good at fighting with knives and a Katana. The Katana is obviously my favorite weapon. It's so dope. My handle is custom from the armory. It spells my name in the old Nordic script. The hilt is topped with a crown.

I have been celibate for 18 months. I have spent this time working on myself, getting myself right. Loki has become one of my closest friends. We have kept our relationship platonic as hard as that has been. I have also remembered almost everything that happened during my missing years. I need to make a trip down to Earth and speak to Fury. Hydra is still very much alive. They are the one's that experimented on me, tortured me, I remember that man who carved DEVO in my chest. I had failed a test they gave me, that was my punishment. That happened about two months before the doctor rescued me.

My birthday's are a celebration on Asgard, but I can't help but miss my Mom and Peter. The entire day is in devotion to me. I hate it. People keep asking when I am going to settle down. I really hate that question. I am 20 for fuck sake, why settle down when I have so much life to live.

Dets: "Coming"

I suck up whatever courage I can muster and leave the safety of my bedroom.

Justina: "Happy birthday Princess!"

Dets: "Thank you Justina."

I sit down and begin my breakfast. Shortly after I began eating a man servant comes in and announces the King.

Faux Odin: "Leave us."

Everyone leaves and I put up the protective spell around my room. Loki shifts back into himself.

Loki: "Happy Birthday Kitten!" He kisses my forehead lightly.

Dets: "I haven't heard that in a while. Thank you."

Loki: "Any special requests for today?"

Dets: "Can we act like it isn't my birthday?"

Loki: "You know the people would never allow that love."

He sits at the table with me and eats some of the food that is available.

Dets: "Yes, I know. I still hate being the center of attention. What time is the play today? I was hoping to just spend the day by the waterfall."