Devotion For Salvation (LokixSigyn) ON HOLD

Chapter 13: Silvertongue

"I dare you to give me a bruise, you'd be lucky to even lay a single finger on me."

"Please, Loki. I'm not challenging you to a duel. I just need your assistance with my training."

This afternoon has been dreadful, not only do I have some mentality tests but physical tests as well in a weeks' time.

Training for the title of a Valkyrie isn't easy after the first year. After one year has past for basic training every lady goes straight into the hard stuff. Such as demeaning physicals and mental simulations.

But I am not giving up. I am devoted to become a Valkyrie, every woman in my family has become one and I will not break tradition.

"I won't take it easy, even on you my darling." Loki grins and picks up basic swords for himself and I.

"I know all too well you never like playing fair." I tease to get him off guard and it works.

I pin him on the ground and I look deep into his eyes, seeing the amount of shock he's established I chuckle and withdraw my sword from his neck.

"It's quite too bad you don't have good focus like that silvertongue of yours."

"Oh, behave, Siggy, I was waiting for your mark." He pouts as he ungracefully removes himself from the dirt.

"I'm sorry. Did I hurt you?" I giggle as I go give him a little kiss on the cheek.

"You can never hurt me, Sigyn."
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Blinded by the metallic glow of the bright and dull glaze of the slightly dimmed throne room, my thoughts trail away in many odd directions. Most of them at which involve Sigyn.

I have a duty to the throne, no one of any significance to me can change that. She knew all too well from the start what my goal was. But why is she so hurt? I have not done no wrong to her intentionally. I'll be king for as long as Odin sleeps and when he wakes up, I will still be a heir.

Unless the blasted Warrior's Three and Lady Sif get in the way. They've always been on Thors' side no matter what the truth may be. Maybe it could be that they are just as stupid as him.

All my life I've felt like I didn't belong and now I know why.

I'll never forget the blue taking over my skin or the shock and hesitation in that Jotun's face. Feeling the chilling sensation when I confronted Odin.

"Your grace? Have you heard me clearly enough?" A servant girl snaps me out of my obvious daze. I think her name may be Imogen. The sparkling green eyes glisten softly. Her dark olive skin reflects gold from the walls and hair resembling Sigyn's quite a lot.

"What did you wish to ask?" I say bluntly, looking away from her intimidating innocence.

"The allmother wishes to have your presence at supper."

"Tell my mother Frigga I'll be there shortly actually." I wave my hand towards the door so she would move quickly. I hate her, she reminds me too much of Sigyn...

"Sigyn is a very brave and cunning lady. But she's on the immature side as well." Thor says out of nowhere. I'd hit him if Sigyn was here. Lucky she couldn't join us for horse back riding this evening.

"That's quite ironic coming from a child like you, brother." I smile mischievously deciding to give his horses' behind a light kick, jerking him foreward in panic.

"Loki?! How dare you!" Thor laughs out loud then stopping suddenly. "Look who decided to come have some fun."

I turn my horse around to see Sigyn. My wonderful Sigyn.

"I'm glad you could join us,darling."

"We were also just chatting about you, Siggy." Thor then gets his revenge by slapping my horse very hard, heading straight towards Sigyn.

Luckily, for her and I. She moves her horse agressively out of the way. I gain control of my horse and turn around to give Thor a death glare. But my anger goes away as I hear Sigyn laughing almost uncontrollably.

"Oh my greatness, you two are quite the handful. How on Asgard does Frigga do it?" She laughs and is having trouble suppressing a smile.

"Dark magic." I say, then we all burst into laughter.

Later, as we all ride around the meadows and fields of Asgard, Sigyn stays close to me.

"Sorry about our abuse to the horses, love."

"Oh, it's alright. No real harm was brought to them or anyone else. Quite possibly your feelings." She teases.

"They were quickly fixed by the sound of your pretty laugh." I wink at her and her face goes red.

"Silvertongue never fails to please me."
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I hesitate to knock on the door. What if Frigga wants to be alone with her husband? I'm sure she doesn't have time to listen to my problems. But then again, it's her son I'm having trouble with. Maybe she'll give me a little bit of time for her wise words.

Instead of knocking I anxiously open the door.

"Loki?"

"No. It's Sigyn, your highness."

"Oh Sigyn, I was hoping you would come around." Frigga appears in front of me, her appearance seems well but her eyes are dark. As were Loki's.

"I was hoping we could have a talk about Loki." I smile shyly at her. "If you want."

"It's okay dear. Come in and take a seat here." I follow her in and she directs me to a chair beside Odin's bed across from her.

"He hasn't been well lately, maybe it's for the best he's sleeping. Odin was never a man to sleep when there was a kingdom to rule. Tiredness never got him easily." She continues to stroke his hand as she carelessly let's her mind wander. I wonder how long she's been in here? Possibly the exact moment the gaurds brought him in after examinations.

"Being a king makes you a busy man." I say without thought.

"Is this what is bothering you? Be honest sweetie."

"Loki isn't the same person he used to be. I honestly feel like he's hiding something. My visions are more frequent since the coronation." Maybe I shouldn't tell her about his outburst in the gardens.

"Hm, that is very strange. No excuses to go on and wait for whatever is causing your visions. You must go and find the truth."

"I'm not sure where to start." I sigh and stare at my feet.

I suddenly feel two hands brush through my hair to my jaw. I look up and see Frigga staring at me with glossy eyes.

"Start with whom you worry most."