Heimdall
After your confrontation with Odin, you were quickly escorted out of the room by Frigga. Loki and Thor stayed behind, you assumed it wasn’t for a good reason.
“You did well.”
You were pulled out of your thoughts by the sound of Frigga’s voice.
“I am proud of you. My husband can be a bit, rough, but you stood your ground well.”
You shook your head.
“I was only because I had you, Loki and Thor defending me.”
“That may have played a role, but in the end, you decided your own fate.”
You glanced up at her, she was looking down on you fondly, as you pictured your mother might have. The thought brought tears to your eyes, causing Frigga to kneel down and pull you into a hug.
“It’s okay sweetie, let it all out.”
You obliged, crying even harder into her robes. Frigga slowly rubbed your back whispering softly in your ear.
“It’s okay. You’re okay. You’re safe here.”
After a few minutes, your tears began to subside. Frigga slowly pulled back, wiping away your remaining tears.
“Better?”
You sniffled but slowly nodded.
“A good cry always helps.”
You gave a small giggle at her words.
“What, it’s the truth, best kind of medicine there is.”
Her words made you smile as you began to focus on the life ahead of you and forget about what you left in your past. Frigga turned to lead you down a hallway you moved to follow but something stopped you in your tracks.
“Ma’am, how did I get here?”
Frigga turned at your question.
“The Bifrost.”
Her answer was so matter-of-fact but you craned your neck in confusion.
“Bifrost?”
Frigga let out a gentle laugh before walking towards a window.
“The Bifrost.”
She gestured out the window to a building you hadn’t seen from your balcony. A small circular building lay just on the horizon surrounded by water. Leading to it was a single rainbow-colored bridge. You stood in awe.
“Heimdall, the guardian of the Bifrost saw you make your escape. He opened the Bifrost as soon as he could which in essence teleported you here.”
You turned to Frigga.
“He saw us?”
“He sees all, hears all. Best be careful what you say about Odin.”
Her playful smile appeared again making you laugh.
“I’ll keep that in mind.”
You looked back out the window, processing everything you just learned.
“So Heimdall is the real reason I am here?”
“Yes, without him you and Loki would both still be trapped in that awful place.”
You turned quickly to Frigga, your mind made up.
“I want to thank him.”
A look of surprise appeared on her face but was quickly replaced with a soft smile.
“Of course.”
Frigga led you down many corridors before exiting the castle. She came to a stop in front of the stables.
“Do you know how to ride?”
Frigga stood in front of a horse stall. You shook your head.
“Very well.”
Frigga opened the stall, gently leading the horse out by its muzzle. She positioned herself at its side then skillfully mounted him in one jump. Once situated she held her hand down to you. You grasped her hand and she pulled you up onto the horse, seating you in front of her.
“This is Alf, he is one of my closest friends.”
Frigga gently patted the horse’s neck. The horse whinnied in response.
“We have a need to see Heimdall, please.”
The horse seemed to nod in understanding before taking off down the street. The sudden burst of speed pushed you against Frigga who didn’t even budge. You grasped onto her robe for dear life as Alf broke into full speed down the rainbow bridge. Frigga seemed to notice your desperate grip and laughed.
“You’ll get used to it in time.”
You shook your head. I don’t think I could ever get used to this. Alf began to slow and you noticed the circular building come into view. It was far larger than you had anticipated. Alf came to a stop in front of a large opening in the building. There was no door.
“Okay, off we get.”
Frigga gracefully slid off the horse and held her arms up to you. You fell, far less gracefully, into her arms.
“I’ve been expecting you.”
An unknown powerful voice cut through the sound of crashing water that filled your ears.
You poked your head out past the horse and noticed a large man in slightly different golden armor standing in the entranceway.
“Well, I would be worried if you didn’t.”
Frigga and the man stared at each other for a moment before breaking into big smiles.
“It brings me joy to see you in person my lady.”
The man you assumed to be Heimdall turned to you. You tucked away slightly behind Alf.
“It also brings me joy that you are alright.”
Frigga noticed your hesitation and turned to you.
“This is Heimdall, the one who brought you here.”
You snapped out of your fear as you remembered why you were here. You moved out to face Heimdall and bowed.
“Thank you so much for saving me.”
“No, thank you for saving our prince.”
You snapped your head up, meeting Heimdall’s eyes which glowed a soft yellow.
“I didn’t do that much.”
“That is not what I saw. You jumped in front of a shot aimed at my prince. If not for you he would have died.”
Your eye’s widened in shock. He really does see all.
“My only regret is I could not save you sooner.”
Frigga quickly reassured him.
“Heimdall even your power has its limits. You did all you could, if not for you I would have lost my son. Please allow that to be enough.”
Heimdall nodded slightly at Frigga’s words before turning back to you.
“You have amazing powers (Y/N), I see great things in your future.”
“You can see the future too?”
Heimdall gave a small laugh.
“No, but with a kind heart and powers like yours, you deserve all the good things Asgard has to offer. The worst is behind you little one. Focus on your bright future and forget your dark past.”
You slowly nodded at his words, fighting back the tears in your eyes.
“Besides, with a teacher like her, what could go wrong?”
Heimdall smirked at Frigga who slowly shook her head.
“Listening in on private conversations again?”
“Private? Half of Asgard heard your ‘discussion’ with the king.”
Frigga playfully hit Heimdall’s shoulder. You watched there exchange utterly confused. Frigga seemed to notice turning to you after laying one more hit on Heimdall's arm.
“I was waiting to tell you”, she threw a glare over her shoulder at Heimdall, “but Odin agreed that I would be the best teacher, to help you control your powers.”
“You’ll be teaching me?”
You gave her a once over. She was a nice lady, but what did she know about magic powers. She must have sensed your doubt because in a moment she raised her hand causing butterflies to take flight out of thin air. You stared at her in amazement. She simply smirked.
“Where do you think Loki learned all his tricks?”
You smiled at her response. Like mother, like son.
“Maybe you should teach him a few less?”
Frigga turned back to Heimdall launching countless butterflies at his face. Heimdall tried to swat them away but fell to the floor laughing, which caused Frigga to break down laughing as well. You watched there exchange a smile appearing on your face. I can get used to this. You turned back to Asgard, the golden city glowed in the distance, the last of the butterflies mixed into the stars above. Home.