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The First Visitor

"Eir, we have received a message from Jotunheim. " An Einherjar said as he came into Odin's Chambers.

Eir turned around and said, "Finally! I was wondering when Thor and his friends would return with Loki. Where are they?"

"Umm...that's the thing...they are not back yet.  The only thing we got was the message."

"Read it aloud."

"Eir,

I have sent this message to inform you that for the next couple of weeks, Thor and his companions will be staying in the dungeons of Jotunheim. The cause for this is when they first arrived, Thor attacked and injured our king. This caused widespread panic throughout our peaceful kingdom. They will be allowed visitors and will be treated fairly. If any visitors are to come please give notice. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

~Helblindi Laufeyson, Prince of Jotunheim, Royal Advisor to the King"

Eir sighed a bit before both she and the guard heard a groan. They looked over to see the Allfather sitting up in his bed. Eir rushed over to him. "How are you feeling, my king?"

"Well-rested. Now, where is my son?"

"He is in the dungeons of Jotunheim sire..."

"WHAT!?" Odin screamed at her, quickly rising out of the bed.

"Y-your son attacked Jotunheim's k-king sire. The P-p-prince said th-they were allowed visitors."Eir stated, her voice trembling because of the Allfather's outburst.

Odin said, "Then fetch me my horse and tell Heimdall to ready the Bifrost."

Eir nodded and she left the room.

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Loki was in his room talking of some political affairs with his teacher in Jotun magic, Fárbauti, when a guard of the palace burst through the doors. "My king, the Allfather has requested an audience with you."

Loki sighed. He knew Odin would come once he woke, but at what point, he did not know. Loki said a quick farewell to his companion before going to the throne room. Loki opened the door to a glaring Odin. Odin looked Loki straight in the eye and said," Where is the king, Loki, what have you done with him?! "

Loki looked confused for a second then said, "I am whom you requested an audience with, state your business with Jotunheim. What is so urgent that you did not send word as I requested?"

Odin glared a bit longer, then took a deep breath and said, "I have come to see my son."

Loki nodded to one of his guards. They left the room and there was silence for many minutes. Then the guard returned, but with Helblindi alongside him. "You requested my presence, brother?"

"Yes. Yourself and I are to accompany the allfather to where his son is being kept." The three men then went down the spiraling staircase that led inside the mountain, the blue fire lighting their faces. They went to the cell and Loki went into the spacious cell first. Bruce and Tony were playing a chess game with stones they had found around the cell. Nat and Clint were in the other corner talking. Steve was taking a nap against the wall, while Thor lay on the small cot. Every one of them was wrapped in a blanket. When they heard the door open, everyone looked over the see Loki standing there.

"Thor, your father is here to see you." Loki said with no emotion towards the man he once called 'brother'. Loki moved to the side a bit so that way Odin may enter. After the Allfather entered Thor immediately perked up and ran to his father, hugging him. Odin returned it. The others lost interest quickly and went back to what they were doing. Loki could have eavesdropped on the Asgardians' conversation, but instead struck up a conversation with his brother. Soon, Odin said his goodbyes to Thor and, reluctantly, made his way back up the stairs. He mounted his horse and rode back to the Bifrost bridge and let Heimdall take him back to Asgard.