Amora
I felt myself jerk awake from a harsh movement. I gently open up my eyes and look around, a bit confused. I realized I was in my families carriage. My elder sister, Alma, looked at me with a smile.
"I see you're finally awake, Mora." I rubbed my eyes but nodded back at her. My younger sister, Ansa, bounced excitedly looking out the window to see the main city of Asgard. I lean towards her to look out the carriage as well. The city was beautiful, I couldn't wait to get to the main castle. "Mora, Mora, Mora!! Look at everything, oh look at the people!" When we got further into the city we saw the citizens gathering around the streets to greet us. Ansa happily waves back, smiling widely. I giggled at how excited she was. Alma waved too, just not as excited.
Alma was definitely the more modest, reserved type. Ansa is the bubbly, excited type. I, am a healthy mix of both.
It didn't take too long for our carriage to reach the castle. Our parents had gone ahead in their own carriage, probably not wanting to be squished with the three of us.
The carriage came to a stop, and before Alma and I could even move, Ansa was out of the carriage. I laughed, following her out, with Alma behind me.
The All Father and All Mother were waiting for us. My sisters and I curtsy in front of them, keeping our heads down until they greeted us.
"Well, these are quite the beautiful young ladies. Hello dears." The All Mother greeted us, our heads raising to smile at her.
"Greetings, All Mother." The three of us chime at the same time. She smiles softly at us, glancing at my parents before speaking again. "Please call me Frigga. I'm sure you're very excited to get to walk around the castle. Let me show you three your rooms."
We greet the All Father before leaving, but then quickly follow Frigga to our rooms. It was a beautiful walk, looking at everything. Ansa happily spoke to Frigga while Alma and I stayed mostly quiet, letting Ansa do the talking. The subject got on the sons of Asgard. "I'm sure you'll all love my sons. They're very welcoming." This is where I spoke up.
"I've heard a lot about Prince Loki! I'm very, very thrilled to meet him." She glances back at me, raised eyebrows. "Oh, not Thor?" I shake my head no, smiling shyly. "I can't wait to ask Prince Loki about his abilities as a sorcerer. I, myself, am slowly learning magic. It's difficult with the lack of sorcerers in our kingdom." She quietly says 'oh...', realizing that I was talking about his magic, not him as a person.
"I'm sure he would be thrilled to speak to another magic user." I nod excitedly, and soon we came to a stop. There were three rooms all next to each other. The three of us walked to our own separate doors. Frigga bids us a goodbye and we went into our separate rooms.
I look around the room, it's very beautiful. Soft pinks and golds scattered around the room. I walk over to the wardrobe and open it with excitement. It was full of dresses, day clothes, night clothes, and a set of armor. I slid my hands over the dresses, then stop on a green and gold one. I pull it out and sigh with happiness. I just knew Loki would love this.
A knock came from my door so I set the dress down on my bed and went to answer the door. A servant girl was waiting there. I smiled at her, and she curtsied.
"I'm Ingrid, your hand maiden for the duration of your stay." I let her in, noticing a tray of sweets she was holding. She sets it down on a small table that was in the room.
"Lady Amora, I'm here to help you get dressed for the feast tonight. We don't have much time, I hope you don't mind." I nod easily, "Of course Miss Ingrid, I don't mind at all." She looked at bit surprised at the use of Miss, and smiles widely at me. She then guides me to the bathing chambers. She undresses me from my casual clothes and helps me into my bath. She bathes me and we make idle chatter.
After that go back into my bedroom, and she starts looking at dresses for me to wear. Before she could pick out a dress, I cut her off and grab the green and gold one from the bed. She looks surprised but slowly nods.
"I see. Well, I hope you are okay with the more tight fitting dress, I noticed the dresses from your kingdom are more loose fitting." I tilt my head and respond softly, "It should be fine, not like I have much of a choice!" The two of us giggle and she starts helping me into my dress.
After I'm in the dress, she helps me with my shoes, and then she sits me down to do my hair, makeup, and put jewelry on me as well. I looked beautiful thanks to her. I thank her greatly for her help.
She then guides me out of my room and there are my sisters and their hand maidens waiting for me. My elder sister was dressed in blue and my younger in peach. The 6 of us walk to the dining hall together, some of us talking.
Once we reach the hall, the doors are opened and our arrival was announced. Many heads turned to look at us, but the three of us kept our heads high, smiling at those we walked past. Our hand maidens went to their own tables, leaving the three of us at the head table. I move quickly to sit next to Loki before either of my sisters could take my seat.
He looked at me with a stunned face. I smile widely at him, and before I can introduce myself, Frigga introduces me.
"This is Princess Amora from Nestora. Princess Amora, this is Loki." Loki and I keep eye contact, being unable to look away from eachother. He slowly takes my hand, raising it, and kissing it. A smile grew on his face as a blush appeared on mine.
"Princess Amora... Your beauty.. Is astounding." I smile widely at him, squeezing his hand gently. "Prince Loki... Your reputation couldn't possibly hold a candle to the true glory that is seeing you. Please.. Call me Amora.." He nods slowly. "Only if you call me Loki."
Someone clears their throat, dragging Loki and I's eyes from each other. I look to the other side of the table and saw Prince Thor. "Oh. Hello, I assume you're Prince Thor? It's a pleasure to meet you." I spoke plainly, but politely. He smirks at Loki and then looks at me. "Princess Amora, it's my pleasure to meet someone as beautiful as you. Your sisters beauty is astounding, just like yours." I smile awkwardly and nod. "My sisters are very gorgeous, yes."
Ansa takes Thor's attention after that, leaving me to turn back to Loki.
"I have so much I want to ask you, my prince!" He looks surprised, but smiles back with excitement. "Please, ask away, my Lady."
We then talk for the next few hours about magic, the castle life, books, languages, anything and everything.
It all comes to a stop when my parents and his parents stand, making an announcement to the room.
"Citizens of Asgard. The kingdoms of Asgard and Nestora are uniting for the first time in thousands of years. This month one of our children from each kingdom will be married."
All 5 of us look at each other in shock, asking if any of the others knew about this. The announcement goes on and talks about how wonderful it'll be for our kingdoms to unite, and how we will be the start of a beautiful new era of peace.
After they sit down, we all ask them questions. "Which one of us are getting married?" "Why weren't we told?" "Who's idea is this??"
They answer our questions easily. "That's up to you all to decide." "Because we didn't want any harsh reactions." "It was both our ideas."
"Tomorrow you can all decide who gets married."
My sisters and I look at each other, and an understanding goes through all three of us.
Ansa and Alma do n o t want to get married.
I do.
The three of us smile widely, knowing I was going to get married. The same look went between Thor and Loki, but instead of understanding, it was a challenge.
At the end of dinner, I stand up first, wanting to get rest. Thor and Loki stand at the same time.
"I'll escort you to your room." "Let me walk you to your room." They both spoke at the same time. I giggle as they glare at each other.
"Thank you Prince Thor, but Loki had asked me earlier. Maybe next time." It was a lie, Loki knew it was, but Thor didn't. Thor nods bitterly and sits back down. Ansa immediately stealing his attention again.
I walk with Loki out of the dining hall, and he questioned me on why I lied. "Well.. Maybe I just wanted to be alone with you.." I coly say, with a small smile. Loki looked as if he heard that he was going to be King. That's how thrilled he was.
"I am the luckiest man in all of Asgard if you wish to be alone with m e.." I giggle and look down while we walked.
"I believe I am the luckiest girl in the nine realms to get to be with you tonight." We speak in mildly flirty tones as we walk back to my room.
"This is where I shall leave you for the night, my Lady." He kisses my hand again, making a blush come over my face once more.
"Thank you, my Prince.. I will see you tomorrow, correct?" He nods, and I walk into my room, waving at him shyly as I close the door.
I pull a string that leads to my hand maidens room, summoning her to help me get undressed. After she helps me get undressed I laid down in bed, wanting to sleep quickly.
The night came and went, then the next day started.
I went through the same routine as the night before to get ready. I excitedly meet up with my sisters, walking to the throne room together.
"We all agree I'm the one getting married, right?" The two girls nod happily. "Thank you for taking the arrow for us." I wave them off, smiling. "Please, it's basically a blessing to get to marry Loki."
"Ohohoh, Loki? What about Thor?" Alma asks, though I shake my head. "He's not really my type. More Ansa's speed. But L o k i on the other hand... Oh forgive me lord, for my sins." My sisters laugh and both nudge me.
"You act as if you've ever even kissed a man, Amora." I blush and pout bitterly. "So mean!"
Our chat is ended by reaching the throne room.
Once we walked in, I saw the two princes, my parents, the All father and the All mother waiting there.
"Have the three of you decided?" I step forward and bow my head. "I will be the one getting married."
"Have you two decided which one of you will marry?" I raise my head seeing both men step forward.
"I see. Amora, you must decide. We will give you time to think on it."
I shake my head, smiling. "I have already decided. Prince Loki.. If you will have me, I'd like to marry you." He looks over the moon and steps forward instantly, taking my hands.
"Princess Amora, I'd be honored to be your husband." He kisses my hands, making me giggle.