4 Interlude Odin
The Soul Stone.
The lost stone.
Many looked for it and did not find it.
And this child had the energy of it inside!
Well, it might not be such a silly idea if Frigga considers the child a grandson.
Odin thought primarily as a king. About threats and opportunities. A Midgard child could come in handy. Such power could not be underestimated. Another boy to raise. Odin just had to use the same spell on him that he used on Loki. He will be successfully introduced to the court.
Frigga was sitting by the fountain. She wore a white dress, her curls loose and loose. Loki sat next to her and watched the blue ball. A ball of Frigga's magic. His wife's magic always. Odin has just come for his son to teach him in the crypt with Thor. The Asgard Crypt was intended for members of the Asgard royal family. He was very proud of it. It was full of treasures and his victorious relics. Although there was an exception to the rule. Frigga couldn't go to the crypt. Never. Odin knew she loved him, but nevertheless preferred his wife never to show up there. Frigga was smart enough never to put pressure on the case. She knew that her place was of be his beloved wife and mother of two sons. Frigga wanted more children, but couldn't. Hela and her curse! Odin was looking for a way to free his wife from it. In vain.
Loki seemed to be fascinated by the blue ball and gently twirled it in his hand. Odin was going to take Loki and Thor to the crypt today to tell them about the war with Jotunheim. Odin was still beyond the reach of his wife and son. He was curious what they would talk about.
"Mother, this is such great magic. Will you really always come to us when we are in trouble?" Loki asked.
"Of course, honey. I'll always do that," Frigga replied.
"She will not do this if you are in another Realm. She cannot go to another Realm" Odin entered his wife and son's field of vision. Frigga was still sitting there. She looked so radiant. Odin is relieved because of it. He knew she belonged to him. And yet he was still afraid that she might run away. Especially during Loki's magic lesson, which is why he was very cold for that. He knew his wife wanted to give Loki her own light, as Thor and he were casting a shadow on Loki. Odin, however, would prefer Frigga not to use that magic that reminded her of her previous life. She was no longer a witch, but the Queen of Asgard.
"Good morning, Father. May I ask why Mother can't go to another Realm?" Loki rose respectfully and headed to Odin. Loki's eyes were nothing like Forseti's. Besides, Forseti had gone to Valhalla a long time ago. And yet Loki's eyes were somehow special, attentive, alert. One had to lie carefully in the presence of the God of Lies.
"Your mother's place is in Asgard. Nowhere else. Here she is safe," Odin replied, telling an undeniable truth for himself. It was enough. Loki couldn't catch the nuances of the truth and the lie yet. He was too young for that.
"But she could visit other Realms. Me and Thor will do in a few weeks " argued Loki, staring at Frigga.
"You will be well looked after. Lord Fandral and Lord Volstagg will look after you on this trip. I am the Queen of Asgard and I must be here," Frigga replied. Loki looked unconvinced but said nothing.
"Your mother is right. Hurry up, Loki. You are about to be in front of the crypt. And bring Thor, he's lost again somewhere and I can't find him, and I don't want to use Heimdall or ravens on every of his ideas. You're his brother and you're supposed to watch Thor " Odin ordered, going to the crypt.
He only heard Loki's words as he left.
"Mom, why do I feel so strange sometimes? Why does father ...
"Don't pursue it, Loki. Your father is right. Go get ready. Today our lessons are over.
"Mom, are you crying?"
"Of course not, honey. Go find Thor and go to your father's lessons."
Odin watched his wife asleep. She looked quite vulnerable. He stroked her cheek. He fought his whole life to survive and gain power. Frigga was his solace. He could rest in her presence. Really relax. Stop being the mighty ruler of Yggdrasil for a moment. She was the best thing that ever happened to him, and he would never let her go. He sent for Eir to examine her and the baby.
Eir entered the royal chambers with a serious expression on her face. Odin saw her interest as she gazed at the baby and his wife.
"Lady Eir. What's wrong with the mortal?" Odin asked. He had to deal with this problem quickly.
"The process is going smoothly. It will take a few more hours. But I'm afraid that after this, the mortal's life will be dramatically shortened," Eir said, coming closer.
"How much?" he asked.
" She will have ten, maybe fifteen years of Midgard time. That's it. Then she will die," replied Eir. What does such a small amount of time mean? The Midgardians lived a short life anyway.
"It will be a good punishment for her insolence. Examine my wife and this child now," he ordered. Eir immediately began examining both of them.
"The Queen took a great risk saving this child's life. But they are both safe. They are only in a modified version of Odinsleep. The Queen will wake up when the child wakes up. The child will wake up when his body is healed. It will take me some time. He was clearly attacked by a cyborg. Had it not been for the Queen, this blow would have been fatal, "replied Eir.
"How did Frigga know to help this child?" Odin asked.
"You can sense ancient energy on him, don't you, All-Father? I don't know exactly what it is, but I suspect it allowed the Queen to find him," said Eir.
Not only the Midgardian had traces of The Soul Stone in him. He could control it. This further confirmed Odin in his decision.
"Have the guards prepare another room in the royal wing. For the Third Prince of Asgard. My grandson," Odin replied.
"Grandson? Of course, AllFather. And the room that Queen Frigga had prepared before?" Eir asked.
"This room is already occupied by the First Princess of Asgad, Sylvie Odinsdottir. This boy is her son," Odin replied. It would be logical. Thor would marry Sif and have children of his own. It was necessary to find a suitable wife for Loki too. A new princess with her son would be very suitable. And it wasn't supposed to be an official adoption at all. Hela's fate gave him an idea. Another spell of such a permanent memory shift would not be good. But a slight modification of the memories would be perfect. The Midgardian must also be made the true son of Asgard. However, this time he will use modification of his genes and a little bit of Sylvie to make child look like her to spell.
"Odinsdottir?" Eir was surprised.
"Go to your princess and examine her," Odin ordered. Eir said no more. She bowed and left.
Both spells had to be prepared. Hugin and Munin soon flew to him and sat on his shoulders.
"Time for a bit of dark energy," he told them.
He looked at his beautiful wife.
"When you wake up, we'll talk in detail about your stupid risk, but you're so brilliant sometimes. Even when you only think as a mother," he told her.
He always told her it was stupid to think so.
However, in fact, he wanted her to think only that way.
He wasn't going to lose her love.
Frigga was just his.
Let Hela beware.
Her last hour will come soon.
He finally found a way to deal with her.