The Love Of Mischief

Chapter 6

I wonder why Lord Loki wishes for me to meet him. I don't think I have done anything wrong. At least I hope that I haven't. I heard the door open so I quickly washed my hands. I looked to my right to discover that my friend Jasmine Mills, was next to me. Sporting a bleeding nose.
"Oh my Gods, What happened?" I panicked. I dried my hands and got some fresh paper towels. I guided Jasmine to a small bench.
"Orange to the face" Jasmine hissed through her hands.
"Walk me through it" I spun my hands in a circle. I ran some towels under the cold water. I had learnt early on in life that applying a cold compress to the bridge of your nose helps stop the nose bleed.
"Another food fight in the mess hall. One of the warriors three started. Lord Fandral. He threw an apple at Lord Volstagg. They then threw grapes back at him but miss and hit Lord Hogun behind him. He picked up a trifle and threw it at Lord Fandral but It was just as Lord Thor walked in"
"And if I know Lord Thor, He would have made it 10 times worse" I helped clean up Jasmine's face "And how did you get hit?"
"Walked in at the wrong moment. Lord Thor threw an orange at Lord Hogun and he ducked, Thus, Orange to the face" Jasmine winced "I hate blood"
"So do I. I shall be having words with those boys" I instructed. This was the third time this week that they have had food fights and I have had enough. The maids and I have enough work to do "Do you know where Lady Frigga is?" I spoke sternly. I didn't want to be a snitch and act like a child by telling on Lord Thor to his parents but I will not have one of my girls hurt.
"Urm, I think she is the gardens with Lord Odin. Why?"
"Thank you. Lord Thor and his band of infants need to be reprimanded" I insisted "Now, Let's get you cleaned up"

After attending to Jasmine. I sent her home to change. She did have an awful amount of blood on her dress. I made my way to the gardens. As Jasmine stated, Lady Frigga was indeed in the gardens. Though she was alone. She quickly spotted me and smiled.
"Hello, My dear. How can I help you?"
"Lady Frigga, One of my girls was caught up in another food fight" I started. The Lady Frigga held her hand up.
"My son already informed me" She spoke. I nodded "Is the girl okay?"
"Sore nose. Feeling a bit off from the blood. I sent her home to get changed" I sighed.
"Do you have something else to say, my dear?"
"Well yes. But I don't want to step on anyone toes"
"You wish to reprimand them, Don't you?"
"I do. This is the third food fight this week. My maids and I have enough work to do without cleaning up after the Warriors three and Lord Thor" I spoke. Lady Frigga stared at me with a half-smile "What?"
"When I first met you, You were so afraid of taking this job and now, Even I might fear you" Lady Frigga smiled. I blushed a little "So do you have an idea on how to do this?"
"I do" I grinned.

"And I expect to see my face in those tiles" I ordered as I leant on the door to the mess hall. Lady Frigga stood next to me. Lord Thor and the Warrior three were on their hands and knees scrubbing the floor.
"You could have given us better tools" Lord Thor complained as he held up his rag.
"Well, You don't normally have the proper tools for any other situation. What's so different now?" I smirked. The Warriors three howled.
"She's got your number Thor" Lord Fandral spoke.
"Lord Fandral, You have never been able to use proper tools from what I have heard, Now get scrubbing" I tapped my foot.
"She's strict" Lord Hogun whispered loudly.
"Aye she is" Lord Thor winked at me "That's why she is the boss"
"Your suck up was duly noted. Now scrub" I pointed to the ground. Lord Hogun and Lord Thor were still complaining but they got scrubbing.

It took the four men over an hour to scrub the floor. Lady Frigga had gone to see Odin. I was still standing by the door.
"Don't forget to clean the table" I ordered once again.
"This is your fault" Lord Hogun glared at Lord Fandral. As did Lord Thor and Lord Volstagg. Lord Fandral placed his hands over his chest.
"How dare you accuse me?! I am nothing but innocent in this" He declared.
"I hardly doubt that," I thought to myself.
"You threw an apple at me, You half-wit!" Lord Volstagg bellowed.
"You insulted me!"
"If I was insulting you, I must have had a good reason for it!"
"You was winding me up, You dingbat!"
"Enough!" Lord Thor shouted "Frandral, Take some fucking responsibility for this! Volstagg, Do not antagonise him"
"If he had not insulted me then I would not have thrown my apple at him" Lord Frandral threw his sponge to the ground.
"Oh, should I have thrown some pepper at you to go with your insult!" Lord Volstagg pointed at Lord Fandral. Lady Frigga came back and stood behind me. Tapping my shoulder gently to let her know that she was behind me.
"Well someone is a bit salty" Lord Frandral rolled his eyes. The pair began to argue. Shoving each other. Lord Hogun sighed at the pair. Picked his bucket up and splashed water under their feet. Lord Frandral and Lord Volstagg slipped over and landed in a heap. Lord Thor belly laughed and high fived his friend. Lady Frigga and I hid our faces with our hands.
"They may be Gods but they are in fact children" Lady Frigga shook her head.

After some time. The boys were still cleaning.
"So it is true" I heard a voice behind me. I felt my heart skip a beat. I spun on my heel and bowed. At least he had his shirt on this time.
"Hello, my son" Lady Frigga greeted Lord Loki "What brings you here?"
"I heard a couple of Miss Amelia's girls talking about these 4 idiots actually pulling their weight and cleaning" Lord Loki grinned as he looked past me "I don't think that I will let them live this down"
"Loki, Behave" Lady Frigga warned. I pinched my lips together to hide my smile "It is not wise to gloat about this"
"Sorry Mother" Lord Loki bowed slightly.
"All the same. Even though this is rather entertaining. This also teaches your brother and the warrior three some humility" Lady Frigga spoke.
"It will also teach them not to get on Amelia's bad side" Lord Loki patted my shoulder.
"That too" Lady Frigga agreed.
"What did Father say about this?" Lord Loki had his arms behind his back.
"He laughed and said this was a rather good idea"Lady Frigga turned her attention back to the floor.
"He laughed? Did hell freeze over?" Lord Loki joked. He then looked back at the 4 men "Surprised that they are taking so long"
"You could always help them" I spoke. Lord Loki held his hands up as he backed away. Lord Fandral kicked a bucket as I turned my attention back to the floor "Lord Fandral, Could you not act like a child or I will make you do the laundry next"
"Sorry Miss Amelia" Lord Frandral looked away sheepishly. Lord Loki laughed out loud behind me.
"Maybe you should lead our armies instead of being a maid" Lord Loki suggested "They would be better organized"
"I am sure many would like that" I rolled my eyes "What time is it?" I turned to Charlotte.
"It is quarter to 10 miss" Charlotte replied. I clicked my tongue.
"Thank you. Maybe we should make them finish this tomorrow" I crossed my hands in front of me. I still need to go to my locker and retrieve my cloak.
"No can do. Lord Odin needs them to go to Álfheim. The Elf King wants a word with them" Lady Frigga announced. I clicked my tongue again.
"Then I will come in early and finish this" I waved my hands at the mess hall.
"Well, This has been a barrel of laughs watching my brother do some actual work but I must bid the both of you goodbye. I have some things I have to attend to" Lord Loki bowed. Lady Frigga then pulled him into a hug.
"Sleep well son" She squeezed tightly. Lord Loki looked at me out of the corner of his eye. We had an unspoken conversation. I nodded once as did he. Lord Loki left quickly. I rubbed my hands together.
"Right, Let's put the 4 monkeys out of their misery"

I was at my locker getting ready when spotted something inside. It was a rose. Smiling, I picked it up. Like the others, There was a small note.
"Don't forget tonight" It read. How could I forget? My head was so confused by the situation and my heart like it was trying to escape from my ribcage. I knew I had some feelings towards Lord Loki but even I couldn't understand them. Did he feel the same way? Surely not, I mean. Why would he feel anything towards a girl like me?
"Amelia? Are you okay?" Charlotte walked up behind me. I put the rose in my pocket and shut the locker's door.
"Yeah, I just zoned out again" I smiled.
"You sure do that a lot. So what is going to happen with the hall tomorrow?" Charlotte hung her apron up.
"I'll come in an hour or so earlier and clean it. The 4 gorillas have done their punishment. Maybe they might learn not to throw fruit around" I folded my arms and leant against the locker.
"Yeah, Can't see that happening" Charlotte put her coat on "Want me to come in and help you?"
"I'll be fine. Tomorrow is your day off and even I find it cruel to make you come into work. Enjoy your day" I waved her away.
"Well send a raven if you need me. Laters" Charlotte walked off. I let a sigh out, Grabbed my coat and rushed to the courtyard.