Beautiful Silence

Chapter Five: Would it Really be Better?

As Sigyn turned the corner, her mind still in a frenzy and her cheeks still fiery red, she ran face first into a hard object. Stepping back to lightly rub her nose, she found a blonde headed God standing in front of her with a broad smile planted on his lips.

"Ahh, if it isn't one of the fairest women in the land of Asgard!" He began, bringing Sigyn into a tight hug. Her face, yet again, meeting his chest armor.

"Afternoon, Prince Thor." She mumbled almost embarrassed with his actions, but thankfully only a portrait of his great grandfather had witnessed their act of such closeness.

"Please let me apologize for my actions last night, I was out of line." The large man mumbled, clearly not used to apologizing for anything. "And, please, just Thor."

"No, no." Sigyn reassured him, " There is no need to apologize for such tedious manners my prin--, I mean, Thor. It is not a princes job to escort a servant, such as myself, through their job. It leads to an unprofessional workplace, wouldn't you agree?" She asked with a sly wink, smoothly reminding him of her place while their in the presence of others.

He gave a large tooth filled grin and tried to sound as strict as possible, "Of course, I do have a future Kingdom to run, after all. But since we are heading the same direction, perhaps we can walk together and discuss how I would like my chambers, hmm?" He replied slickly back, giving her a knowing smile.

She nodded, "Of course, Prince Thor. How could I say no to such an offer?" Falling unconsciously into a grin.

As they walked Thor provided most of the conversation. Often commenting on how wonderful the guests were, that they most certainly knew how to party and that next time they were to hold one she would have to come.

Sigyn gave a small smile as she tucked one of her golden locks behind her ear out of embarrassment, "I'm afraid that would not be appropriate." She mumbled, approaching his chambers doors.

"Ahh, I suppose you are correct, but bare my words , Sigyn of Asgard," he playfully stated, "I will find a way to throw a party in which both of us can attend as equals."

"Well, then I shall look forward to the day." She stated, forcing a smile, knowing all too well the day would never come.

"I suppose I shall begin, is there anything in particular you would like me to clean, Thor?" She shivered slightly at the use of his name, still not used to using his actual name. Oh, how her mother would spite her if she were here. Of course, her father would of had a laughing fit with such a rebellious behavior.

"Oh no, just try and make it look clean, I suppose. Nothing like how my brother would like things, I'm sure he granted you quite the list." He muttered with a chuckle.

Faltering slightly at the mention of him, Sigyn quickly forced a smile, "No such thing happened, I'm afraid. I would prefer to do a job well done, meeting all of his and your standards, rather than blindly trying to clean things. So, if you do happen to configure such a list, please do not hesitate to give it to me."

"I do not believe your abilities need to be helped with the aid of a list, I know fully that your capabilities alone are to perfection." Thor claimed with a soft smile, "Now please, do not let me bother you in your work."

"Of course," She muttered, already getting to work.

His room was beautiful, nothing like Loki's.

It was filled with light and warmth, just walking through the door would fill one with comfort. The walls contained a pure golden color, shining as the open windows were surrounded with red drapes with golden trims. There was a faint sent of firewood being smoldered, a soft breeze like scent following it. There were no shelves with hundereds of books covering one wall completely, instead, there were weapons and trophy's. Clearly, Thor had obtained quite a collection of his acheivements throughout the years. Everything about his room was simply the polar opposite of his brothers.

"How can two so close be so different?" She muttered under her breath to herself.

"Hmm?" A low hum came from the door.

Spinning around, catching her breath, Sigyn found herself smiling. "I was just commenting on how magnificent everything looks, Thor. The room is so inviting, it makes one quite jealous." She quickly mustered up, not wanting to admit that she had been thinking about the raven haired prince and how different they were. Surely, her current opinion of Loki would not go over well with Thor, who holds only the highest opinion of his brother.

"Hmm, I often think that myself as well. Of course, who we really have to thank is my mother, Queen Frigga. Without her, I would be lost, I wouldn't even know how to put my pants on." The prince joked.

Giving into a small chuckle, Sigyn brought her eyes up to Thor's, her hands busy with folding sheets, "I find that quite hard to believe, I'm sure the Allfather could and is teaching just as finely." She stated, but quickly wished she hadn't after viewing the princes reaction.

His normal prideful grin faltered only slightly as he took a step back to take a seat at his desk. "My father, although I hold only the highest opinion, does not truly know what it means to care and nurture his children as my mother does. Although, I don't see how he could with wars to worry about, a kingdom to care for, and a son who's mind is not focused completely on the throne."

Sigyn watched as Thor's shoulders seem to slump down and his head hung low. He looked deep in thought, his eyes restless, looking as though he was searching for something that could not be found in front of him. He seemed so vulnerable, so hopeless. His father clearly meant the world to him, he just doesn't know how to live up to his standards.

"Thor..." Sigyn began, reaching a hand out towards him, but quickly stopped as she felt a shiver along her back, her hand retreating back to her side as she quickly snapped her head back. She almost expected to find someone behind her, someone standing right behind her, but there was no one. It wasn't until Thor's voice broke the silence that she was brought out of her trance.

"Ah, but what can one do? I can happily say that I am doing my best by his side, just as Loki. I, for one, wish that he could become king instead of me. He is better skilled and far more cunning than I, he would do well." He stated, a proud smile planting itself along his lips.

"You must truly love your brother," Sigyn admired.

"Well of course! He is my brother after all, I don't know what I would do without him."

Sigyn gave a soft laugh and shook her head, "You would still be just as merry and wonderful, you would just have gone without the fights and mischief. Perhaps things would be a bit easier." She claimed, muttering the last part to herself while shaking her head.

Although, she did not lower her voice enough for Thor not to hear, jumping back at a loud thud across from her.

"How dare you say such things! Nothing would be easier, nothing would be merrier! I would not be the person I am today without such a brother. He would help me in my lessons when I could not understand, make sure to mend any broken objects by my doing with what father calls sorcery. Even though I should set an example, he would always set one for me. I could not have lived a happier childhood without him. And now, now I know he'll help me lead, be by my side in difficult decisions, fight along side me in war. I could not wish for anything more." Pausing, Thor took in a deep breath, clenching his eyes shut, his head hanging into his knees. "Too many people have claimed I would be better off, that this kingdom would be better without him."

"I-I'm sorry I did not—" Sigyn began frantically her eyes in panic as she struggled to formulate her words.

"Don't," Thor snapped at her immediately, his eyes narrowing in on her.

Sigyn held her breath, seeing such intensity in his eyes, viewing a command without words, he looked like a true king. A king disappointed with his subject, a king who's eyes saddened at the view of his kingdom.

"Please," he pleaded, "Don't also neglect him."

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Hello everyone! I just wanted to check in and ask how everyone likes Thor, I would love input on whether or not his actions would be like Thor's. I try my best to get the characters down to a tee, so if you all could help me it would be much appreciated. Thank you!!