Young God | L. Laufeyson

13. Original Sin

Days have passed and Aurora feels like she's stuck in a single moment, time isn't pleasant, in fact it's just a horrible bitch. She hasn't talked much to Loki, not having the strength to start a conversation yet. He is a murderer. That's a fact she can't change and just the imagination that he might possibly be like the Mistress makes her struggle against her morals. If he had reasonable intentions, then she might talk to him again but he doesn't seem to seek for a vindication. So, most of the time, Aurora just draws into her diary or writes about her days.

68050 Shi'Ar
Still stuck on Asgard, probably will forever be.
Ophelia is dead. I hope she rests in peace now.
Loki=murderer? Even though he confirmed it, it doesn't sound like him. He was kind and tried to save Ophelia and he saved me. Much more complicated than I thought it'd be
I honestly can't eat bread with cheese anymore, or I'll vomit
I'm going insane, am I not?

Her stomach flips every time when the Asgardian brings her the meal which is every day the same. Not that she's not thankful for the kind treatment but it's just too much after a while. The guard is about to hand her the tray of food but she already shakes her head.

"I don't wish to eat." Aurora scrunches up her face at the meal, her glance quickly flying over to Loki only to catch his eyes on her. For a moment, he remains in her sight but then he turns purposely and arrogantly away. The fallen prince has not touched his food yet- truly a feast of meat, fruits and wine as usual. What a waste, Aurora thinks of his privileged meal.

"But Lady Aurora, you must. This is the second time already and it is required for your health." He insists but the prisoner only grimaces.

"No, thanks." She repeats and the guard sighs, giving in and about to leave the stubborn girl. Even though she is jealous of Loki's luxury, it is actually true that she is indeed not hungry. Is it a sign of madness? Aurora starts losing the feeling of time and the dead iPod doesn't improve it. Without adventure or at least a routine, she feels like she's going insane.

"Now, now, Sir Tyr, your lack of manners is for sure not presentable for an Asgardian. A man does not leave a lady to starve." The voice of a blonde warrior appears behind the guard and Aurora frowns, eyeing the new guest. She has seen him fighting against the Kree.

"Fandral. What, by Odin, are you doing here? Shall you not be occupied with your preparations for the next battle?" The guard Tyr raises a brow at one of the Warrior Three while the blonde Asgardian just grins smugly at Aurora.

"Do not worry, the battle will still be won. I'm here to take Lady Aurora. Order of Prince Thor."

While Aurora is even more confused by Fandral's words, Loki now seems to be interested in this as well, even though he glances with annoyance and disgust at his former childhood friend. The fallen prince knows that Fandral has always been quite a womanizer, flirting with every person who wasn't a man and rather a feast for the eyes. And the way he smirks at Aurora isn't as innocent as it's supposed to be.

"Of course." The guard nods approvingly and the auburn-haired girl knits a brow, utterly confused by this order. The blonde warrior steps forwards to open the cell, offering her a way out.

"My lady, my name is Fandral, one of the Warrior Three. I'll escort you to an audience with the Prince. Shall we?" He winks playfully, ignoring Loki's deadly glare and Aurora is slightly puzzled but leaves the cell. The change will for sure be refreshing for her.

***

To Aurora's bad luck, they didn't leave the dungeons. She wanted to feel the sun and breathe the fresh air so badly, yet they stayed in the part of the palace that is filled with criminals. Very unlikely and completely out of place, there's set a glamorous table in the corner of the dark corridor, prepared with two chairs. And in one of them sits the heir to the throne of Asgard.