Rebirth (Completed)

Thor's Secret

Hidden away deep in the palace where even Heimdall's all-seeing gaze can't penetrate, in a room filled of wonderful nonsense was a young girl who slept peacefully in a queen size bed with blue covers tucked up to her chin. Her raven black hair was spread out on the white pillow and her pale skin face reflected peace.

Thor couldn't help but smile as he watched the rise and fall of her chest with each quiet breath she made. The child had an unearthly beauty about her that made her a young goddess.

This was his niece, Loki's so called dead daughter. It was Odin who had ordered her fake death to hide the truth from Loki, fearing that one day the trickster would use his daughter's power for dark purposes.

Now that Odin was lost in the abyss where Loki placed him, Thor was crowned king of Asgard and he swore an oath that he wouldn't breathe a word of the girl's presence here on Asgard for she was too dangerous.

"Arlene," Thor gently called not wanting to frighten the girl.

The child sighed happily and slowly blinked open her emerald green eyes. She had so much of her father in her that at first it bothered Thor badly that he had to advert his eyes every time she would look at him.

Eventually Thor's love for the girl blossomed greatly that he couldn't help but think of himself as her father.

"Good morning," she murmured in a sleepy tone and flashes a smile, "It's time, isn't it?"

"Yes, sweet one," Thor replied in a fatherly tone.

The smile slowly dissolved as the jaded eyes widen in fear as Arlene slowly pulled the covers over her head. "I don't want to," she whimpered, "It hurts too much."

Thor sighs and carefully sits down on the bed. "I know, angel, but it has to be done otherwise you might lose control and freeze all of Asgard," Thor explained calmly, "Now you don't want to see Asgard frozen, do you?"

Arlene pulled back the covers and shook her head. "No, papa, I don't," she answered quietly. Thor smiled and kissed her on the head. "Come along then, princess, let's get some breakfast in you first."

The girl's face brightened quickly as she climbed out of the massive bed. Thor held out his huge hand and Arlene's small hand grasped it and allowed him to lead her down the dark hallway towards a small kitchen where the armour of eggs and bacon floated from.

Thor smiled again as he watched the child devour her breakfast, but then he frowned slightly wondering how long will he be able to keep Arlene a secret for the child is growing stronger each day and soon someone would sense her presence.

He promised to keep her safe and hidden, but he knew eventually that she would want to explore the land above and discover all of Asgard's hidden beauties.

For now all he could do is visit her every morning and then leave her in Caroline's care. The maid knew about Arlene since the girl was born and with Caroline's tender love she was nurtured to health.

Thor heard a small knock sound at the kitchen's door and after he called 'enter' Caroline walked into the area and bow low in front of him. He sighed for he knew that everything was prepared and now it's time to send Arlene to the place where he loathed, but he knew it was for her own safety.

"Come, dear girl," Caroline commanded gently, "It's all ready for you."

Arlene bit her lip in fear and hesitantly took the maid's hand who led her swiftly out of the kitchen. Thor stood still not wanting to follow knowing what's to come next.

He seriously hated hearing his niece's screams when they drain a little of her power daily. It was the only way to keep Asgard safe from Arlene's power that she inherited from her mother, Anika.

He clenched his teeth when he heard her screams fill the whole place and he silently prayed that no one else in the palace would be able to Arlene. Tears gradually streamed down his face and he banged his fist on the table in anger. The table snapped into two parts and fell to the floor.

Thor huffed in annoyance knowing that this was the third table that he broke since this week. Fortunately, Arlene stopped screaming and the whole place was silent once more.

He quickly made his way to the place where Arlene was and saw that the girl was sleeping under heavy sedation. Thor sighed in relief when he saw that she survived another day of pure torture.

What truly amazed him was that Arlene forgave him each time and continued life like nothing has ever happened. She was such a brave young girl.

Thor left the room knowing that Caroline will tend to the girl once she awakens from the slumber. He knew in his heart that one day he will have to tell his brother, Loki, but not today.
Climbing up the hidden staircase, Thor slowly made his way back to where his responsibilities awaited for him and he pushed away Arlene out of his mind so he can focus on his duties of being king.

Unfortunately Arlene's presence will be uncovered and Thor will not be able to protect her from the danger that is prowling in the future.