Ensorcellment (Loki X Reader)

Found Out

Asgard is freakishly bright. The suns, the sky, even the buildings. As you follow Loki through the realm, you find yourself squinting constantly and shielding your eyes. It's as if the ground itself is shiny, if that's even possible. You complained about it to Loki, and he just laughed, but you took note of how he made sure to walk under awnings and the shade of trees whenever possible.

You were hesitant to travel outside of the castle, but Loki assured you his magical disguise for you would hold up. So you try to look as confident and as you can as you walk past crowds of people in the town near the palace. You tried to convince Loki to wear a disguise also, but he insisted on traveling in his full regalia of golden armor, rich emerald robes, and cape, complete with his massive double-horned helm. Everyone clamors to see the newly crowned king, and he basks in it. You lose all desire to argue with him at that point. He needs this.

The people are also curious about the young Asgardian at the king's side. You don't love the attention, but you also feel a sort of pride when you notice other desires in the eyes of those watching the king in awe. They want him, and he is yours. That thought makes dealing with all the eyes on the two of you more bearable.

"Where are we going?" You ask him for the millionth time, and he ignores you like every other time you've asked. He told you this morning there was something he wanted to show you and refused to give any more details than that. Soon, he stops outside a massive golden gate (glimmering annoyingly in the light, of course) and waves a hand to send them careening open.

"Behold." He leads you forward and you gasp. Ahead of you is a vast expanse of nothing, stars and clouds of gas barely visible in the dark space. Streaking through the darkness is a rainbow-colored bridge. It looks solid, like glass, and hazy, like a normal rainbow, like the light from the city is reflecting off of the earth and creating the largest prism beam you've ever seen.

"The Bifrost. The source of travel throughout the realms. The main one, anyway."

You let out a long breath. "It's beautiful. How does it work?"

"Through the Bifrost, we are able to travel to every realm in the universe.  It is our greatest power, and greatest opportunity." Loki waves a hand in front of himself, beckoning you forward, and you gently take his hand in yours before approaching the bridge. You feel him stiffen at your touch, but he doesn't pull away.

You squint at the shimmering bridge before you, staring down through it at the vast nothingness. "Can you stand on it?"

"Of course, go ahead."

You hesitate before stepping forward and freeze when a booming voice rings out.

"My king!" You turn in surprise to see a man approaching the both of you. He's massive, wearing heavy golden plate mail and carrying the largest spear you've ever seen. You instinctively take a step back toward Loki, who curses under his breath when he sees the man approaching.

"We are fine. Act normal." He whispers to you and you scoff. Easy for him to say.

"Greetings, Heimdall!" Loki does not hide the annoyance in his voice as he greets the man. "Lurking as always, I see."

Heimdall is right beside you both now. His eyes are foggy, not making contact with either of you straight on, but you feel an intensity in his gaze regardless. "I do not lurk, my king. I guard, as I've sworn."

Loki crosses his arms. "Of course."

Heimdall turns his head slightly more toward you and the hair on the back of your neck stands. "We have not met."

You stutter, glancing at Loki who frowns at Heimdall. "This is Lady Ástríðr. Surely, you've met at court?"

"It is a pleasure to meet you, my lady." Heimdall bows to you, ignoring Loki's question. "Is this the first time my lady has seen the Bifrost? Your awe was palpable from quite a distance."