Hello! I couldn't remember how log ago I updated, feels like it's been a month but I know that's not true, it' just been a long however long, but to put my mind at rest, here is...
Recap...
“Heimdall, please. I need to find the warriors three.”
“Wait here until Loki returns, but hide yourself.”
“He can feel my magic.”
“Then don’t use magic. Find something else. Just stay within hearing distance.”
Chapter 5
I stood hidden at the edge of the entrance to the Bifrost when Loki returned. “What troubles you, gatekeeper?”
“I turned my gaze upon you in Jotunheim but could neither see you nor hear you.”
“You were shrouded from me like the Frost Giants had entered this realm. Perhaps your senses have weakened after your many years of service.”
The Bifrost stopped then, so I placed myself on the top of it for when Loki exited. I made sure I was placed where I could hear but not be seen. “Or perhaps someone has figured out how to hide that which he does not want me to see.” Heimdall replied to him.
Loki ignored his comment. “You have great power, Heimdall. Did Odin ever fear you?”
“No.”
“And why is that?”
“Because he is my king and I am sworn to obey him.”
“He was your king. And you are sworn to obey me now, yes?”
Heimdall was silent for many moments. “Yes.” He finally answered.
I heard Loki’s steps as he hurried out of the Bifrost. “Then you will open the Bifrost to no one until I have repaired the damage that my brother has done.” He stalked out of the dome and after a certain distance, he stopped where I could see him, which was bad because that meant he could see me if he turned around. He did as I feared, and as a last resort, I used magic to hide myself. He laughed openly at me. “Astrid, please. Don’t hide. It makes it seem like you’re up to something, but I know that couldn’t possibly be true after all I’ve done for you.”
I let out a breath and once I was visible I tried to act like it was an accident. “Sorry. Heimdall told me that the stars were supposed to be extra beautiful tonight so I saw the Bifrost stopped spinning and may have accidentally heard some things I probably shouldn’t have and-”
In the blink of an eye, Loki was on the Bifrost with me with his hand over my mouth. Luckily, he was grinning. “It’s fine. Nothing you heard was of difficultly. Now you know better, as well. Shall we walk back together?” He put his hand out to me.
So as to seem unknowing that he was up to something, I placed my own hand in his. “That would be lovely.”
Xxx
Being a maid, I have my way with finding things out and spreading information. I entrusted Egil with the knowledge I held and he agreed that the warriors and Sif needed to speak with Heimdall.
“Are you sure that Loki is planning something, though? It could be…I don’t know! Miscommunication?” I cocked a brow at him. “No, you’re right. You know the difference.”
“Exactly. Still, though…I can’t believe he’d go to such an extent…”
“As his secret lover I would imagine you think that…”
“Ah-ah- I’M NOT HIS-!” Egil put a hand on my mouth.
“Sh…”
“…banished. Loki on the throne. Asgard on the brink of war. Yet you’ve managed to consume four wild boar, six pheasants, a side of beef and two casks of ale! Don’t you care?!” Fandral yelled at Volstagg. I didn’t have to see it to know.
“DO NOT MISTAKE MY APETITE FOR APATHY!”
“Stop it! Both of you! Stop!” Sif yelled. “We all know what we have to do.”
“We must go.” Hogun emphasized. “We must find Thor.”
“It’s treason.” Fandral reminded.
“To hell with treason! It’s suicide!” Volstagg; always the optimist.
“Thor would do the same for us.” Sif; always so googley-eyed for Thor. (Never understood why other than he’s handsome.)
“Shush. Heimdall might be watching.” Volstagg whispered to her.
Egil and I burst through the doors, scaring the crap out of them. “Heimdall demands your presence.” Egil stated in his bellowing, commanding voice.
“Astrid, what’s going on?” Sif asked me.
“I’m going to distract Loki. The rest is up to Heimdall to explain. Go.” With that, Egil and I left to go where Loki was.
“We’re doomed.” I heard Volstagg dead-pan to his comrades.
Xxx
I walked into the throne room with a plate of Loki’s favorite dinner and his favorite wine and goblet. He seemed surprised, but I just gave him a dazzling smile. He responded in kind.
“Whatever might this be for?”
“To a new era and a better king.”
He nodded, enjoying the praise. “Shall we take this to the balcony? Far better suited for celebration than a dusty throne room.”
I had to think in a moment. “Ah, but you see…this room has such history. Such…ancient knowledge celebrated here. Shall we keep a semblance of tradition?”
He hooked his elbow with mine before taking the tray. “Tradition is so confining.”
I knew that I could not stop him, but perhaps I could stall. I looked around in awe of the room and as though not really thinking about if I was speaking or not, I told him, “You know; it truly would be wonderful to learn how to dance for when balls are held here.”
“You don’t know already?”
I shook my head. “Never had the chance.”
“Well, let’s set this outside and I’ll teach you some basics.” His eyes gave away all. He knew what I was up to. Once we’d set the tray down on the railing of the balcony, he lost his polite smile. “So you know the basic form?”
I nodded slowly, fear creeping into my soul. Who knew what Loki would do? He was unpredictable. However, I covered it up the best I could and in my left hand took a pinch of the mid-thigh height of my skirt, holding it at my hip level. I let Loki hold my right hand at his shoulder level and did my best not to flinch when he put his right hand on my waist.
“So, I’d say we have enough time to learn the basic box step.” I hung my head low but nodded just enough to be seen. “Good. So, step backwards on your right foot and the swing the left around so it would be as though you stepped directly to your left. Then bring your feet together.” I did as told and he followed, mirroring my movements but going forward instead. “Good. Now this time, step forward on your left and swing your right so it’s as though you stepped directly to the right. Once again bring your feet together.” Again, we followed as taught. “Do you think you can remember this?” I lifted my gaze to his and nodded. He still looked stern, so I didn’t keep my gaze with his for very long. “Let’s test.”
We began to do the basic steps and I felt a bit excited to know that I knew at least the very basics of waltz now. I’d never gotten to learn before, so this was a nice change. Finally learning something not pertaining to the job…It felt good. The nagging in my mind didn’t cease, however. I doubted it ever would.
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