Chapter One

Thor is making his way to the throne room.  No different than any other day, that is until he sees his brother a little ways ahead of him.  Loki beamed as he made his way to the great hall in the palace.  Thor started to catch up with him. Thor knew that he must have played the ultimate prank to be this happy

 “Brother, this happy demeanor is so unlike you.  What’s going on? What have you done?”

"You don't know?" Loki said still looking straight ahead. "No, should I?" Thor asked puzzled. "Sigyn is coming back to Asgard." Loki said as he began to juggle some apples he created out of thin air.

Thor said nothing and smiled as he pushed the doors to the great hall open.  Thor remembered Sigyn quite well; she was the only friend Loki ever had.

Thor's train of thought was interrupted by applause and laughter at Loki's juggling.  Loki was in rare form today. He was all smiles performing tricks and playing games with those in attendance in the great hall.  Frigga, his mother, made an appearance first, keeping quiet to watch Loki for once having a good time.  All the fun was quickly squashed with the loud rap of Odin’s scepter on the ivory floor on the great hall.  Everyone went silent and the brothers quickly took their places by their Father.

The day at court was typical and very boring -- requests, grievances, and announcements. Both brothers, who should have been paying attention to the day's proceedings, spent it day dreaming, and inspecting such mundane things as the ceiling in the hall and the threads on their capes.

"Now, for the final item of business today is the announcement that I have appointed a new Royal Sorceress." Odin's voice boomed through the hall, Loki quickly focused on Odin's every word.  "Lady Sigyn will assume the role of the Royal Asgardian Sorceress.  She arrives this evening via the Bifrost.  There will be a coronation of her new role as well as the appointment of her royal status.  A celebration will follow and you all are invited.  This now ends today's court." And with that Odin made his way out of the throne room.

The hall was full of excitement mostly due to the fact that there would be a celebration.  Loki was surprised to hear that Sigyn would be in Asgard in just a few hours.  He got up from his seat to make his way back to his chambers.  Thor couldn't help but give him a little nudge as he passed him going down the stairs making his way to the training yard.

 "Loki, may I speak with you for a moment." Frigga asked as she stepped in front of Loki.

 "Of course Mother"

"Loki, Sigyn's parents have asked that you do not accompany us to the welcoming for Sigyn at the Bifrost."

"WHAT? WHY? I am a Prince of Asgard! No one can tell me where I can and cannot go!"  Loki said his face turning red with each word.  He always knew Sigyn's mother and step father were not that fond of him and suspected they were behind sending her to Vanaheim for training.

"Loki, my son, I understand your frustration - but we already told them we would comply." said Frigga as she took Loki's hand in hers." But, we told them that you would attend her coronation and celebration tomorrow, it's a Royal event and you are required to be there. Don't worry you will see her soon enough." Frigga said with a motherly smile and a soft peck on Loki's cheek.

Loki calmly left the great hall and made his way to his chambers and slammed the door. He practically ripped off his cape and threw it on his bed.  He then slumped down in a large leather chair situated in an alcove in his room.  He was furious that Sigyn's parents are still trying to keep them apart.  He desperately wanted to lay eyes on her tonight.  He could use invisibility but he knew his mother would see him and she could and would prevent him from attending tomorrow's events for sure.  He sat for a minute to let the rage subside so that he could think more clearly.  Finally he had his idea.

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Odin, Frigga, and Thor were outside the palace getting ready to get into the Royal carriage to make their way to the Bifrost.

"I'm surprised Loki isn't here" said Thor

“He isn't allowed to come tonight." Said Frigga

“When have rules stopped Loki?" Thor said with a smirk

"Mother! Please, wait!" A voice yelled from down an outdoor walkway. It was Loki.

"Here we go" said Thor as he got into the carriage. Odin just shook his head as he followed behind Thor.

“Mother . . . ." Loki trying to speak between his heavy breaths. "Would you please give these to Sigyn with my regrets that I cannot attend her welcoming?" Loki presented the most beautiful bouquet of flowers in all shades of purple that could ever be imagined. Frigga carefully took the bouquet from her son, examined it, and nodded in agreement to Loki's request.  “Loki, these are the most beautiful flowers I have ever seen, so many different purples! I will make sure she gets them, you have my word." Loki smiled “Purple, it's her favorite color."