The Lady of Darkness (Loki x OC)

Chapter 22

I was sitting on the railing of my balcony. While I absently stared at the view, I was twirling the dagger Loki gave me around my fingers. Because of my injury, I missed the funeral ceremony for Frigga, my father, and all the other soldiers that were killed. I couldn't even ask Sif, Volstagg, or Fandral if I could read their minds so that I could at least watch the funeral from their perspective because they performed acts of treason. They went into hiding won't appear until it was safe for them to return. They helped Thor and the mortal break Loki out of prison to escape Asgard and deal with the Aether. Even Heimdall was put away for treason because he helped Thor get the mortal out of Asgard.

As for Eisa, she refused to see me. She blamed me for my father's death. She spoke of how I should've fought harder against the Dark Elf that killed my father. I learned that the elf that I fought was actually Malekith's lieutenant named Algrim, who used later became Kurse. Kurse elves was a few extremely strong elves that used a particular mystic stone called the Kurse Stone. Their strength and agility would be stronger than even Thor. The armor they wore would mold into their skin, making their durability near superior, but just like all dark magic, there was always a price. Eventually, those who used the Kurse Stone would die from using it. It was unsure how long it would take for them to die, but death was always certain.

Even though I was a skilled fighter, I was no match for Algrim. Many Asgardians died in the war because of the Kurse elves. It still hurt me that my father was the one who had to pay the price because I wasn't strong enough. I felt like I had failed my duty as a warrior and a daughter. I failed to protect him and I failed to say my final goodbye to him because of my injury.

Now, more than ever, I truly felt alone.

I had no fiancé, my friends disappeared, Frigga and my father were dead, and Loki was off helping Thor. I feared that he might find a way to escape from Thor and I would never see him again. I slowly tilted the dagger from side to side, watching the shade of the jewel change from purple to green. There was nothing left for me in Asgard except for Loki. After the events that took place, I came to the decision that I would leave Asgard. I planned to go to Loki and convince him to leave with me. I didn't care where we'd go, I just wanted him. I knew my father would be disappointed that I wouldn't care for the Staff of Hodr, especially since he was gone, but I couldn't be here anymore. Asgard didn't feel like home to me anymore. I needed to get away. I needed to be free with someone who actually knew me for me.

I just had to hope that Thor would keep an eye on Loki in case he had plans to escape. I didn't know what I would say to convince Loki, but I only hoped that he would listen to me. I would find a way to break him out of prison so that we would leave together if he agreed.

There was a knock on my door followed by the door opening, making me look. I dismissed the dagger and walked to the door to see an Einherjar guard. "Allfather requests your presence, Lady Ravenna." The guard closed the door.

Taking a deep breath, I looked in the mirror to rid away my tear-stained cheeks. Clearing my throat, I walked to the destroyed throne room. "Allfather, you wished to see me."

"I was told by Eir that you have recovered well. I just wanted to see it for myself." Odin stood up with Gungnir in his hand. "I also didn't have the time to give you my condolences for your father."

"My King, that's not necessary," I uttered. "We both have lost two important people in our lives. I must also tell you that I'm sorry about the Queen. I wish I was there in time."

"We all do." Odin looked down. "Unfortunately, sharing our grieving isn't why I called you here, Ravenna. I have news that I felt you should know."

I looked up at Odin. My brows furrowed worriedly. "What news?"