In My Heart (You'll Always Be)

Chapter 5

My dearest Perseus,

You are correct in that Odin is indeed punishing me for what has occurred in Midgard. He tenses when he hears murmurings of Thanos and I fear that means that the mad titan is closer than we were led to believe. I will admit, I am scared, my love, about what that means. However, I will not let the fear rule my life, for I have you by my side.

I am sorry that you are having to deal with another prophecy. I remember you telling me in the garden that you never wished to become a warrior. I wish you could have a normal life but, in the end, I am a bit glad that you didn't because it led you to me. Still, there are days where I wish you would use those cutting words I know you have (you've one many arguments against me) and tell your family "no" for once. I know, however, that you won't. It's your good heart that I fell in love with after all.

With the way you speak of the Angasiiar, at how it is a life bond... Are you suggesting that we are now engaged? I do not understand why you were afraid, my love, for I would marry you in a heartbeat if you ever asked. I wish I could hold you now and stand with you in front of Odin to show him our bond. You are the only one I want and the only one I need. I would take on the world if it meant that I could see you again.

Currently, I am sitting in the dungeons in the palace and am unable to access my magic. What would you suggest that I do? I am beginning to get bored here and it pains me that I am here doing nothing when you are preparing for another war. If I could aid you, never doubt that I would. You are my heart and I would simply die if you were to not exist.

I love you, my Perseus, and I will see you again. You've sworn that we will be together again, so I have no doubts. Still, the distance pains me and I ache to hold you in my arms again. Please, stay safe. I would simply go mad without you.

Forever yours,

Loki

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"Have you finished the letter?"

Loki looked up at the figure waiting outside of his cell, "Yes, I am." He placed the parchment inside the envelope, holding it out, "thank you, Hermod. What you are doing... It is truly appreciated. I am forever in your debt."

Hermod shook his head, "It is the least I can do. It pains me to see paired Angasiiars separated in such a way. I have told this to Perseus but I will tell you as well. For as long as you and Perseus are separated, it is no hardship on my part to continue delivering letters for you. I fought with Perseus during the war and he has saved my life before. I feel that delivering your letters is saving his as well."

"Yes, he is a bit dramatic," Loki smiled to himself. He could picture his fiancé's offended look at his statement and his retort that Loki was the dramatic one in their relationship. 

"He has cried for you," Hermod shifted from foot-to-foot. "I will say this, Loki, that you two will always find a way to each other. I don't need the queen's sight to know this."

Loki nodded, settling on the bed provided in his cells cross-legged, "I will be with him for forever. No one shall keep us apart."

The red-haired god nodded, "Good. Rest easy, brother. I shall make sure this letter gets to your beloved."

"Thank you, Hermod."

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"Good form," Perseus praised a child of Hephaestus as he instructed class. "Be sure to raise your sword a bit higher and keep your footing strong. You do not want your opponent to knock you off your feet because you are unsteady."