Asgard
Muffled voices filled a room, but you couldn’t recognize any of them. Where am I? Your chest felt heavy, every breath you took stung. You began to gasp for air.
“My lady?”
“She’s finally coming too. Go fetch me some water please.”
You felt someone move beside you.
“It’s alright. You’re safe now.”
Her voice is so calming. You felt a hand graze your forehead and cheek before coming to rest on your hand.
“No one can hurt you here.”
You felt a calming presence overwhelm you. The weight rose from your chest and your breathing returned to normal. Magic? You chanced to open your eyes which were met with harsh light. You winced. The figure beside you turned but kept hold of your hand.
“Quickly draw the curtains, this light is too much for her.”
You heard some people move swiftly and sensed the room get darker.
“There that should be better.”
You chanced to open your eyes again and were met with a dark room. The walls looked like they were made of gold and they reflected what little light was allowed into the room. You cast your gaze to the side and caught the eyes of the one holding your hand. She’s beautiful! A blonde-haired woman was warmly smiling down at you. Her hair was tucked into a bun but soft curls covered her gentle face. She wore warm yellow robes that highlighted her tanned skin. Her overall presence displayed a caring mother.
“Where am I?”
Your voice was hoarse, you barely recognized it as your own.
“You are in Asgard, in the royal palace.”
Asgard? Memories came flooding back. The dungeon, the gun, Loki cradling you in his arms. You shot up from your bed.
“Loki!”
The sudden movement caused your head to grow dizzy, stars filled your vision and you fell back on the bed. The women grasped your hand harder and gently rubbed your arm.
“He’s okay sweetie. He’s in his room resting at the moment.”
Your head fell to the side and you caught her gaze. You searched her eyes but found no trace of a lie.
“I want to see him.”
“In time, for now, you must rest further.”
You heard a door open followed by someone shuffling quickly across the floor. Another woman entered your vision carrying some sort of pitcher.
“Here you are, my lady.”
“Thank you, Asta.”
The woman released your hand and grabbed the pitcher. She turned away grabbing a glass off a table behind her and proceeded to pour water into it. She placed the pitcher down and turned back to you.
“You must be thirsty.”
You nodded. She used one arm to help you slowly rise to a sitting position. Before holding the glass to your lips. You slowly sipped the water, not realizing how thirsty you were until you emptied the glass.
“Better?”
You nodded. She turned away placing the glass back on the table. You opened your mouth to ask her a question but were interrupted by the doors once again opening. A single man in gold armor walked into the room.
“My lady, the King requests your presence in the throne room, along with the girl.”
You didn’t like how he said that, and apparently neither did she.
“She has a name.”
The women quickly rose to her feet and glared at the guard, who flinched.
“Ah- right, he requests…uh…”
The guard turned to look at you. You panicked and turned to the woman who you realized was gazing softly at you.
“Your name sweetie.”
You turned back to the guard, clearing your voice.
“(Y/N).”
“Very well, (Y/N). Please come with me.”
“She will not.”
You both turned to the woman, who was staring intently at the guard.
“You may tell the king I will be along shortly, however (Y/N) is still too weak to be moved. If he wants to see her he will have to come here.”
You gazed at her completely dumbfounded. Not only was she deifying her king’s orders but she was doing it for a girl she didn’t even know. You realized she reminded you a lot of someone. The guard bowed quickly at her response before exiting the room. The woman sighed before turning back to you.
“I am sorry I have to leave. I will return as quickly as possible. In the meantime Asta will take good care of you.”
She turned to leave but you caught her hand.
“Thank you.”
She held your hand back.
“No, Thank you, you brought my son back to me.”
Loki! That’s why she seemed so familiar. She must have noticed your reaction, she gave a small smile.
“I don’t know what I would have done if anything were to happen to him. Thank you for saving him.”
You shook your head.
“I think he saved me more than I saved him.”
“Well, either way, I am glad you are both home safe.”
Home? With that she turned and exited the room. You were left staring at the door, wondering what she meant by home.