Prince of Asgard (Loki x Reader)

Chapter 28 - Y/n

All functions in my body stopped, time literally froze. I was too scared to turn around and face whatever or whoever just spoke to me. I was already burnt from the fact that the poltergeist was just me hallucinating. What then, is the proof that this isn't just another illusion?

"Fear not child, I understand the crooked ways in which you have been treated and your hesitations." The lovely voice of a woman stirred my soul. She spoke directly to my heart and spoke with kind command.

"Perhaps the past wasn't kind to you, and the future may not be either. I have experienced enough in my life to understand that it isn't the past or the future that is kind, but we as the beings experiencing time, are the ones who have the choice to be cruel or kind, to our own selves. Your circumstances may not favour you, but you can always favour yourself. You have to be kind to yourself."

The tension in my body eased a little. I nodded my head slightly, agreeing with whoever it is. She was right. If we convince ourselves that we deserve shitty times, then we accept any act of cruelty but if I don't give up, I can never allow any circumstance to be bad to me, I will fight for a better time.

I felt an ache in my throat as I pushed back my tears. It's weird that it takes kindness for me to breakdown. Words of affection and comfort help me breakdown. I read somewhere that kindness and compassion tells your brain that it is in a safe environment, and so the brain deals with all the repressed emotions. So at least my brain has confirmed that this is a safe place. But as reliable as my brain is, it is haywire at the moment, I'll have to wait before relaxing.

Finally, the woman came in front of me. Her entire frame left me speechless. She had the body of a warrior, all her muscles buff and defined. She looked like she could crush the skulls of her enemies with her bare hands. Hell, I knew she could. She was dressed in tones of whites and red, same as the theme of Yaana. A ghastly white glow radiated from her and she looked surreal like this, it was like she didn't belong here. Like she wasn't a common person. She was, perhaps, in some way like a Goddess.

She conjured a wooden stump and seated herself to my left, warming her hands with the fire. I was staring at her, not even bothering to be stealthy about it, just point-blank staring at her.

"Who even are you?" I broke the silence after two minutes of hand warming.

She shifted slightly in her place, "Loki must've told you about Yaana, about the myths of it?"

"Yes he did. He talked about Yaana, its people, a prophecy, and a God-" I paused, everything clicked into place, my mind was fitting together the pieces as I talked, "-dess. A Goddess. That's who you are. You are the Goddess that Loki was talking about." She nodded her head in approval, I continued babbling, "You are to save Yaana, together."

At this she stared giggling.

"Oh dear that trickster. What did he tell you?"

"Uuh that you sacrificed yourself when he didn't return to you even though he had promised you that. Because of which Yaana died of dry spells and despair. And that only the two of you, together, can restore Yaana." I surmised as briefly as I could, not understanding what was funny about this.

"Okay okay. Everything is true but I didn't sacrifice myself for Loki –Hel no one should– but because of Asgard." My eyebrows knit as I got defensive about Loki, I mean he does horrible stuff but he does deserves to be fought for, everyone deserves to be fought for.

"My powers were far too great and Asgard was far too insecure. I could've ruled all of the Nine Realms with my people by my side, but Asgard lied to them. My people were led to believe that I plan on making them slaves, and they...lost their faith in me. I was tired of convincing them that my loyalty stays with Yaana but none listened. Eventually I gave up and quit, not expecting such a disastrous consequence."

"Wow...I...I'm sorry. That's quite a lot to happen." My defensiveness dispelled as she narrated her cruel end. I wondered what she did after seeing her people suffer, I know I would've helped them even though they did me dirty.

"But then of course I realized that this planet would cease to exist if I didn't do something. So I came up with a plan that'll save Yaana. I concentrated all of my powers into my soul and my soul into a crystal. That crystal protected and powered Yaana. That is, till you came along with Loki."

"Sorry about that." I sheepishly mutter, super guilty about it. I mean I literally crushed her soul. I didn't realize but my fingers were giving out sparks of white, another response of the new magic in my system to my overworking thoughts.

"I see you're getting along well." She caught my attention by commenting on the sparks.

"Huh?"

"You've bonded well. With my powers."

My eyes widened, her powers? What, no, that's not possible, is it? Like why should I believe it? But somewhere within me, I hoped and I knew what she meant.

"Why me?"

"You're an excellent host and amplifier. The only other explanation I can give is destiny but you're too smart to be satisfied with that."

I sighed and clasped my hands together. Even though I'm a mess, I have to set things straight. First off, I'll have to tell off Loki, the bloody bastard lied to me about the prophecy. Next there is Shuaya, another bastard. I'll also have to find why I was held here. And lastly, I'll have to figure why this former Goddess was treated like she was.

"So this means...?" I trail off, letting her complete the thought and wish I wanted to hear from her.

"You've absorbed the powers of the crystal, creating an independent magic of your own."