Silhouette // LokixOC

CHAPTER II

"SPEAKING MY LESSON FROM THE BRAIN" ~ IMAGINE DRAGONS "BELIEVER"

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Hi again! i really don't want to do math so I'm posting a chapter! more info on the "old enemy of Asgard"! Allons-y!

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Heimdall was both curious and a little anxious about Loki's discovery. Usually, he saw everything, but both the young prince and the being he was searching for, developed a skill to hide themselves from his sight. He did not know how was this possible. He had a feeling that something terrible was going to happen.

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The cold air hit him as soon as the light of the Bifrost left him. Not that it bothered him, he just acknowledged it. It was heat that made him uncomfortable. That was another thing that handicapped his contact with others. His brother and "friends" loved sun and hot weather. He preferred snow, or at least rain. Heat made him uneasy and tired. That was a part of why he loved to go out at night and look at the stars. From the palace roof he could watch galaxies and constellations, while no one was looking. Another part of him that nobody knew about.

Heimdall left him near the capital, where King Laufey lived. The city itself must have been beautiful once, he thought, looking at the ruins of great columns made of ice and blue stone. Now, because of the war, it were just ruins. Dark and gloomy, remained not rebuilt, even though the war has ended hundreds years ago. He stepped through the gate. As soon as he did, two Jotuns emerged from the shadows, grabbed him by his shoulders and escorted him to the castle. Thankfully, they didn't touch his skin, because he heard that their cold touch burns Asgardians. The castle was beaming with the same gloomy majesty as the rest of the city. Loki noticed with slight confusion that the whole planet seemed almost abandoned, excluding him and his escort. It was nearly painfully quiet. He took in the view, suspecting that he won't return there in the nearest future. He sighed as the guards pushed him forwards. He didn't like being close to Ice Giants, but the escort wasn't exactly pointless. He could escape any second, but then he would need to work out the way himself. They were going where he exactly intended to be. To the King. And also maybe he would gather more information when he'll go peacefully. They entered the palace. It was as dark and sinister-looking from the inside, as it looked from the outside, but it still was breathtaking. He contemplated the sight in his mind, still looking calm and confident on the outside. Finally, they reached the throne room. It was a bit smaller than the one on Asgard and on the end, on a icy throne, sat Laufey. Loki bowed.

"What are you doing here, Asgardian?" Laufey's voice boomed through the hall.

"I am Loki, prince of Asgard. I come in peace, Your Majesty. If it wouldn't be too much of a hassle, I'd like to ask a few questions." Loki introduced himself. The King nodded.

"Then ask and leave."

"I was asked to find a possible threat to the Nine Realms. I do not know for sure what it is, but I know that it is a very powerful being, who has an ability of producing and controlling ice. I do not accuse anyone of anything, but if Your Majesty has any information of who or what it may be, anything can be useful."

"What would I benefit from telling you anything?"

"Elimination of a possible threat to Jotunheim, Your Majesty."

To Loki's confusion, Laufey, instead of answering, started laughing. Loki itched to ask what was so funny that he said, when the King finally said something.

"Oh, pathetic Asgardian. I have nothing to fear, for the 'powerful being' as you call her, will be sooner my ally than a 'possible threat'."

"Why are you so sure about it? How do you know who was I talking about?" Loki started to be exasperated and forgot who he was talking to for a second.

"That was a little impertinent, Asgardian. Watch your language. I won't harm you due to the peace treaty with Asgard, but my patience has it's limits."

"Please accept my apology, Your Majesty. My curiosity temporary overflowed my good manners." Yeah, like they say 'curiosity killed the cat, but... satisfaction brought it back'.

He hoped the peace treaty will spare his head.

"Apologies accepted. Now, because I have a good day and you are the first visitor from Asgard in a few centuries, I'll answer both questions. Firstly, I do not know anything about her whereabouts. She doesn't trust anyone with it. Secondly, why am I sure? She is my daughter's best friend! She visits Jotunheim now and then, to exchange news and stories. I don't know much about her, but from what I gathered, it's more than anyone does, especially you. I'll give you one word of advice. You won't find her if she doesn't want to be found."

Loki was shocked for a moment. An old enemy of Asgard, a person no one can find, is the best friend of the young daughter of Laufey. He quickly gathered himself.

"I'm really sorry for overusing your generosity, but if I may ask, what is her name?"

"She has lots of them, but her real one is the secret of the royal family. Now that you know everything you should, get off this planet."

Loki, sensing the change in Laufey's mood, said his farewells and was escorted back to the gate.

"Heimdall, take me back!" And he vanished.

Loki barely noticed Heimdall's curious gaze, too engrossed in his thoughts. He knew that Laufey wasn't lying, he knew when people did. What the problem was, the part of the impossibility of finding her was true too. He suspected that earlier, but now he knew for sure. Still, he couldn't give up now. At least he knew 'it' was in fact a woman, because Laufey used female pronouns. So, what he knew was that she was a remarkably powerful sorceress that could create ice and shield herself from Odin (if she couldn't, they'd find her already).Great Valhalla, it sounded like a story to scare children! Mother used to tell him about somebody similar when he was small. The great Is Dronning, the Ice Queen. A ruthless warrior, cold-blooded killer, the greatest enemy of Asgard, Fate in human form, never seen, never found. But could someone like that be Laufey's daughter best friend? Yet, Frigga always told him that in every tale there is a kernel of truth. If it is true, though, if he really is searching for the legendary Is Dronning, then he really had to brace himself for a not really pleasant meeting.

There was one thing Loki didn't know. Sometimes it isn't only a kernel.

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Okay so i lied, it was supposed to be yesterday sorry to anyone (or no one) who reads this. Maybe some reviews? Comments? Something? (i don't even ask for stars) BUT OVER 1100 WORDS! still boring though, because these chapters were only an intro.... IT STARTS FROM THE NEXT CHAPTER BEWARE PEOPLE

ALSO I FINISHED DW THE END OF TIME (4X17)  YESTERDAY AND I CRIED SO FREAKING MUCH I LOVED TEN SOOOOOO MUUUUCHHHHHH AND EVERYTHING HURTS