Shattered Reflection

Chapter Nine

Natalia's POV

We were leaving to Talahgard today, Loki and I have been talking frequently. He is so very exited to see my homeland. As we ride in a carriage to the BiFrost, I look back to Asgard. I may never get to see it again. I sigh at the thought.

We make our way to the edge of the bridge and the door opens. We step out and the carriages turns and takes leave back to the palace.

I feel a stare on me and I see Hiemdall looking at me. His eyes never leave mine as I walk by and I pray he can see past this curse.

His eyes eventually look away and I am forced yet again to regain Reuka's normalcy. It makes my blood boil. My mother will pay for this.

I hope Hiemdall saw past this dark curse and can see my true form underneath. I know not the full extent of his power, but I pray he at least sees something amiss. I hope he'll keep eyes on us.

Hiemdall nods at us respectfully before thrusting the sword into the BiFrost and I feel the familiar energy surround us and the colors rocket past.

We land on Talahgard and my breathing hitches. It beautiful. Nothing I remember compares to this. It's night right now. The moon shines upon the city casting a silvery glow on the regal city. The castle is upon the highest hill, overlooking it all. A mountain to the left of the palace has a cascading waterfall roaring down its side and a the moonlight reflects beautifully.

We take another carriage to the castle. We step out an Loki helps me out, I smile. I suddenly feel a massive headache and I drop to the ground. I close my eyes and I see flashes of Talahgard in my mind. I force my eyes open and I see my mother staring at me. She's forcing these memories into my head. I clench my jaw and the pain slowly subsides.

I open my eyes and see everyone's worried looks.

"Are you alright?" Loki asks and helps me up. I nod and smile at him.

"Reuka? Can you show Loki to his room? I'm sure you remember where your room is," My father says.

I nod and motion Loki inside. I walk him through the halls like I've been here all my life. I guess I have.

I show Loki to his room and I open the doors. It's a simple room with deep blues draped around the room. A closet is in the left side and the bathroom opposite of that.

"Is this alright?" I ask. He nods, slightly forlorn.

I snap and the blues turns to deep greens, "How about this?"

He smiles at me, "Wonderful, but...", he snaps and the colors turn icy blue. Natalia's color. My color.

"These were... her colors," I whisper. I cannot even say Natalia due to this infuriating curse. It makes me want to scream.

"It'll help me," He says. I nod.

"Good. I'll leave you to sleep," I say and walk out.

I leave to my room and change for bed. I stare out the window, looking over the city I have no memory of, and yet I do.  I climb in bed and I lay try to sleep.

I roll back in forth, but nothing feels comfortable. I look at the clock and I see it's midnight.

I pull the covers back and stand up. I go to the doors and walk out. I am walking down the halls and I pass Loki's room. I hesitate and decide to check on him.

I look inside to see him with a strained look on his face. He's having a nightmare. It hurts me so to see him in pain. I sigh, knowing I'm to blame. The man I love is hurting. Not just tonight, but quite possibly a long time. Heartbreak is a vicious creature, with merciless intentions. I only wish to protect him, but now I'm not so sure I can.

I walk in and close the door, walking over to his bed. I sit on the edge, careful not to wake him. I lean in slightly and place my hand on his forehead. Trying to give him peace. Trying to give him something better to dream of.