To Jotunheim
Frigga pulled you through the back halls weaving effortlessly between rushing guards and panicking servants. She took a quick left tucking into a smaller empty office room pulling you in behind her. She quietly shut the door then turned to you.
“Tell me everything sweetie.”
You nodded slowly, playing back the events in your head.
“Just as the ceremony started, I felt a cold breeze. It caught my attention but I could not find the source. As the ceremony went on it kept getting colder and colder until...”
You dropped your gaze, goosebumps reforming on your skin.
“Until Odin pounded his spear on the floor.”
You looked back at Frigga who was toying with her hands as she gazed at the ground.
“What happened? What’s going on?”
She must have sensed the worry in your tone as she carefully took your hand.
“Do not worry about that for now. Just know we are all safe.”
“The Frost Giants, you were at war with them before, weren’t you?”
You vaguely remembered the history lessons she taught you. Frigga slowly nodded, a solemn expression on her face.
“Yes, a long time ago. It nearly destroyed both of us. But a treaty was made, and we have been at peace ever since.”
“Why can feel them?”
Frigga sighed.
“I do not know. It may be due to your powers. Your body is built to withstand intense heat. It stands to reason it would be more sensitive to the cold than ours.”
You slowly nodded.
“This is all conjecture at the moment. I will speak with Odin about this. We will figure it out. Do not fret.”
You nodded again, trying to process everything. Frigga moved towards the door but paused before opening it.
“I would keep this between us for now.”
You looked to her, nodding again. She smiled and exited the room. You stood there in the silence, thinking. How did they get past Heimdall? Why can I feel them? And why do they feel like…Loki? You shook your head, erasing the thoughts. Frigga told you not to worry, there is no point fretting about it when you don’t have all the information. For now, all you could do was make sure everyone else was okay. You quickly made your way to the door and back out into the busy hall.
You paced through the halls hoping to find Thor or Loki to get some more information. You eventually ran into Sif and the others who seemed to be doing the same thing.
“Have you seen either of them?”
You shook your head.
“I rechecked the throne room and their rooms. Nothing.”
“Where could Odin have taken them?”
A loud crash caught both your attention. You gave each other a quick glance before taking off to the great hall.
“Redecorating are we?”
You entered shortly behind Sif to find the feast table flipped over, food laying on the floor.
“Well, that’s a waste.”
Volstagg entered shortly behind you.
“You’re telling me. All this innocent food.”
You thought he was about to fall to the ground in tears. Honestly, you felt the same, after being barely fed anything for years, it still hurt you to see any food put to waste. You put a gentle hand on Volstagg’s shoulder and he let out a little whimper.
“It breaks the heart.”
You gave him a small pat of reassurance. Before turning your gaze towards Thor. He had talked with Odin, he would know more about the Frost Giants. You took a step towards where he was sitting on the stairs but Sif stuck a hand out stopping you. Your gaze turned to her, she simply nodded towards Thor. You turned your gaze back, noticing Loki taking a seat next to Thor.
“Give them some time.”
You sighed softly before stepping back. Volstagg was now going through the leftover food, Fandral was tossing him various cheeses to add to his collection. While Hogun and Sif kept their eyes on Thor and Loki.
“No, no no no, I know that look.”
You all turned to watch Thor stand swiftly. Oh no.
“It’s the only way to ensure the safety of our borders.”
“Thor, its madness.”
Great. Thor is coming up with ideas now.
“Madness? What sort of Madness?”
Volstagg barely glanced up from his food to question Loki.
“It’s nothing. Thor was merely making a jest.”
Something in Loki’s voice caught your attention, but you brushed it aside as we were all a little shaken at this point.
“The safety of our realm is no jest. We’re going to Jotunheim.”
You froze. He has to be joking. You heard the murmur of arguments arise from the others but you were focused on Thor. He’s been brash before but this is a lot. Even for him. Your gaze shifted as it caught motion from Loki. He had dropped his head to his hand, rubbing his temple.
“It is forbidden!”
Sif’s raised voice snapped you back to your senses. You brought your gaze back to Thor.
“Thor, not only were they able to get passed Heimdall, they made it all the way to the castle undetected. What makes you think we have any chance in their realm?”
There was a moment of pause before Thor’s face lit up and he came waltzing over to each of you.
“My friends, have you forgot all we have done together?”
Fandral was the first he reached.
“Who brought you into the sweet embrace of the most exotic maidens in all of Yggdrasil?”
“You helped a little.”
Thor clapped him on the back before advancing to Hogun.
“And who led you into the most glorious of battles?”
Hogun looked down before a small smile crept onto his lips.
“You did.”
Thor continued to Volstagg.
“And the delicacies so succulent, you thought you’d died and gone to Valhalla?”
Volstagg gave a soft laugh before looking up from his meal.
“You did.”
Thor turned on his toes to face you.
“And who showed you that emotions were the key to controlling your power?”
“As I recall you just kept pissing me off until Loki and Lady Frigga pieced it together.”
“True but if I didn’t do that then they may have never figured it out.”
You scoffed shaking you head slightly at Thor, but a small smiled formed on your lips. That charismatic bastard. Your eyes followed him as he made his way to Sif.
“And who proved wrong all who scoffed at the idea that a young maiden could be one of the fiercest warriors this realm has ever known.”
“I did.”
The response threw Thor slightly and you had to hold back your laughter.
“True, but I supported you Sif.”
Thor turned to make eye contact with each of you.
“My friends, trust me now, we must do this.”
You sighed, there was no convincing him otherwise at this point. He made his way up the stairs to Loki.
“You aren’t going to let my brother and I take all the glory are you?”
The question caught Loki by surprise.
“What?”
“You are coming with me aren’t you?”
You gazed at Loki, you could see him thinking. His eyes met yours and you noticed him clasp his hands slightly together, before turning to Thor.
“Yes, of course.”
He stood up to stand next to Thor, turning to all of you.
“I won’t let my brother march into Jotunheim alone.”
“And I.”
We all turned to Volstagg who seemed just surprised as us to the words that just exited his mouth. Fandral turned to face Thor.
“And I.”
Hogun nodded slightly.
“And I. The warriors three fight together.”
Sif sighed slightly.
“I fear we will live to regret this.”
They all turned to face you. You sighed softly.
“Like I would let all you idiots go alone. Someone has to save you when this all goes sideways.”
Sif smirked slightly before turning to Thor and bowing slightly. The warriors copied her motion then turned and exited the room. You quickly turned to Thor and Loki.
“Please tell me there is some sort of plan.”
Thor clapped your shoulder as he exited the room.
“Don’t die.”
“Great.”
You dropped your gaze letting out a sigh.
“There is no stopping him at this point.”
You looked up noticing Loki standing in front of you.
“Please tell me you have a plan.”
You saw something flicker in Loki’s eyes but it was gone in a moment.
“Keep him alive.”
He quickly walked pass you to exit the room. You turned on your heels to follow him.
“Great plan.”
You both made your way to the stables meeting up with the others who had gathered their armor and gear. They each prepped their own horse and you notice Loki leave to grab his.
“How will we get past the gatekeeper? It is said he sees all, hears all.”
Volstagg seemed worried as he latched his ax onto his horse.
“Well seeing as he’s letting Frost Giants in now, maybe we will slip by unnoticed.”
Fandral pulled himself up on to his horse and Volstagg stared at him open-jawed.
"You did not just insult the gatekeeper!"
“Worry not my friends, I’m sure (Y/N) here will get us past.”
Thor turned to you a smile on his face. You raised a finger to him.
“Oh no, you are not putting this all on me. He is like a father to me, I will not use that against him.”
“Well, then we will just have to really on Loki’s silver tongue.”
Fandral’s gaze shifted behind you and you turned to see Loki striding up on his horse.
“I trust I will be able to get us past Heimdall.”
“Good. Then we are all set.”
Thor mounted his horse as a hand thrusted into your vision. You turned to face Loki.
“One of these days you will have to learn.”
You smirked and grabbed his hand but the coldness made you freeze. It felt just like the Frost Giants. Loki gave you a slight tug snapping you out of your head. He gave you a concerned look but you faked a smile. His expression relaxed and he easily pulled you up to sit behind him.
“Why waste the time when I could just have you take me everywhere?”
You caught his smirk but he quickly turned his head and cleared his throat.
“I am a prince, not a servant.”
You waved your hand slightly.
“Sure sure, now onward.”
Loki snapped the reins and the horse took off faster than you expected, causing you to grab on to Loki. You could feel him laughing and you gently smacked him on the shoulder.
“Not funny.”
“I beg to differ.”
The others fell in stride beside you as you made your way to down the rainbow bridge to Heimdall.