fey princes
Thor was sulking. There was no other way to put it. He was sulking with his arms crossed at his chest, his tiny pink mouth twisted in the most adorable pout on this side of the nine. But what more could he do, when no one had even a minute to spare on him; his mother was busy entertaining the visiting nobles in her weaving room from which he was barred entrance, his father and Heimdall were off realm to some norns forsaken gambling hole, when he went to the training grounds looking for Hela, she took him by his collar like some stray kitten and threw him off the training grounds and threatened to drown him if she saw him lurking around the training grounds again. Finally when he went looking for Valkyries they also brushed him off. So here we are with one sulking Thor trying furiously to think of ways to rectify this grave injustice for it was one thing to treat him like a young ling when he was 700 yrs old but when he was finally 800years old he demanded respect and to be treated like the warrior he was.
He finally settled on what any proper 8 year old would do in this situation he decided on running away from home.
With his mind made up Thor set his sights on the woods behind the palace but not before raiding the palace kitchens. Wrapping his loot in a grey sack he made his way stealthily moved through the many turns and passages minding the guards.Finally reaching the woods, he broke into a run in the childish giddy way only young children can. On reaching the clearing by the lake he slowed down throwing his sack carelessly on a broken trunk and jumped into the cool sparkling water splashing having fun and being a nuisance to other peaceful creatures in the water. After a while he gave up on his unruly behavior and settled for floating on his back flowing with the lake when a bright flash of green obscured his vision and all of a sudden he felt a weight settle on him; sinking him. In a flurry of arms and knobby elbows and muffled sounds he sank before floating coughing fitfully. It takes a few minutes for Thor to gain his senses to drag himself to shore before laying down panting.
It takes Thor a few minutes to register the weight gripping on his lower body, he looks down to find blue bordering on purple lines and midnight black hair. He tried sitting up which made the blue bundle cry out and tighten its grip.
“ ow stop, you're hurting me. Let go.” cried Thor trying to shake the blue thing.
“ Stop moving. It hurts.” cries the blue being separating from the blonde child. He slowly stood up dusting himself unaware of the curious blue eyes eying him with wonder.
“ How did you fall from the sky ? Why are you so small?” wondered the blonde prince.
“ I am not little.” shouted the blue being glaring at the other boy. He knew from experience that he will be ratted out to his father who will surely spank his tiny bottom for being naughty if he didn't quickly get away. Making a decision to flee Loki started running in a random direction.
Thor was surprised to see the blue child breaking into a run. Instinct told him to follow him so he did. He caught up quickly and ran beside him asking.
“ Are you a Jotun? Why are you so small? Are you a baby like the ones I sometimes see at the market?”
Coming to halt Loki thought for a moment before lying, “ I do not know of these Jotun you speak of. I am of the fey. We are here and there and every where. I can take shape of who ever I want elves, humans or animals.” He said shape shifting into a dark elf and then a dwarf.
“ Cool. But why did you fall out the sky?” questioned Thor with wide eyes.
“ I was chasing a dragon when I fell from the sky.”
“ Fey, I never heard of any fey. Is that like rye bread. I hate it. Its grainy and chewy but mother says it makes me strong like those yucky vegetables so I eat them sometimes.” babbled Thor confidently.
“ How dare you compare the mighty Fey to something as common as rye bread. You ought to be flogged for insulting the fey in front of their very own ruler, foolish oaf.” cried the little blue prince adding on dramatics summoning a green fire and a illusion of whip.
The blonde prince was sacred. He knew firsthand how painful it was to get whipped and the blue king must be mighty strong to fight a dragon and do magic. He cowered, “ Please forgive me your highness, I promise not to do it again. You can have all my pudding but please don't whip me.”
“ PUDDING.” cried the blue king at once becoming all cheery.
“ I forgive you. Now give me pudding and I shall make you my loyal follower.” cried Loki taking the blonde prince's arm in his and dragging him to the clearing. When they reached the clearing they sat down in shade snacking on the pudding.
Thor observed the pretty King inhaled the pudding in seconds before asking for more. He was gracious host just like his mother raised hi m and share his share of pudding having eaten already in the kitchens. He observed the fey king and noted that he had a cute plump cheeks, adorable pout. Overall he was perfect and Thor felt proud for finding the King. He decided the fey king will be his and only his. His little pretty secret. Having decided he waited for the fey king to finish eating before asking,
“ What should I call you?”
“ The mighty Fey king Loki.” replied the blue prince.
“ well met the mighty Fey king Loki. I am Thor of Asgard and future Valkyrie.” said Thor feeling proud for remembering his manners.
The fey king giggled prettily which made something soft flutter in his belly. He grinned showing of his missing tooth making the blue king laugh. They lay back on the grass smiling and giggling enjoying the warmth of the early morning sun. The rustle of leaves and warm sun put them in a state of sleepiness and soon they curled up like puppies fast asleep.
Meanwhile back home, Utgard stronghold is in chaos. Servants and courtiers are combing the royal residence inch by inch of their youngest prince. The royal family are frantic and frightened about their baby boy. King Laufey searched the realm for his baby with a scrying mirror while Prince Helblindi organized troops to search the capital. Prince Byeiistr and consort Farbauti sent out scouting ice hawks into the nearby woods hoping to spot Loki.
The Asgardian palace also was in a similar state since Frigga realized her son was gone. She sent the troops into the capital market where Prince Thor is seen wandering regularly and pestering the merchants. When the search party came empty handed she pulled out her scrying mirror muttering a spell to find her wayward son. What she saw first surprised her then she got angry at how stupid and selfish her son can be. She ordered the soldiers back to the market and find the frantic Jotun parents searching of their missing baby.
She reminded her son time and time again that Jotun babies no matter how cute and pretty they are; are not meant of kidnapping. What more should she do to stress on that point. She blamed Odin and his obsession with the Jotun Royal family maybe it was something inheritable. Frankly Odin's obsession over King Laufey is frankly creepy and disgusting. But never mind she married him. To think her boy has gone so far as kidnapping a full sized Jotun baby is something she need to nip in the bud before he starts talking to life size Laufey dolls.
With her hand maidens she set out to the clearing in hopes of preventing any further trauma. As they rushed to the clearing they heard nothing indicating the baby was in distress. Queen Frigga entered the clearing while her maidens secured the area. She slowly moved near the two tangled beings before crouching down. She slowly untangled the two bodies hoping the baby wasn't hurt. She took the Jotun baby in her arms while she nudged her son awake. She examined the Jotun baby carefully for any signs of struggle or hurt. When she was satisfied he was unhurt she relaxed for a moment. She looked down at the baby finally noticing something different. The baby was so cute and adorable chubby cheeks and perfect mouth.For a moment she considered the idea of having a jotun baby before she dismissed it for later.She further noticed he looked somehow big for his age at same tiny in size. She noticed tiny nubs on his head which she knew did not appear until the baby is out of infancy. She was surprised she could recognize his kin lines distinctly. When she tried mapping them the baby scrunched up his noise, snapping his eyes open and shrieking. The shriek surprised Frigga and she almost dropped the baby when Thor appeared by her side gripping the blue baby saying.
“ Fey King Loki, Its Okay. She is my mother not an enemy dragon. See she means no harm. right mother?” shouted the blonde to be heard over Loki's cries.
“ Yes, dear child. I mean no harm. Its okay I got you now.” soothed Frigga the loving mother rubbing soothing circles on the baby's back.
“ I am not in trouble. Promise.” cried the blue baby sniffing surprising Frigga and confirming her suspicions.
“ I Promise.” said the queen solemnly along with Thor's enthusiastic nod. The tears and occasional sobs petered out and the queen of Asgard now has a armful of Jotun baby and overly cheerful Aesir prince who insisted on calling the baby fey King loki. The name struck something but she couldn't recall correctly. They were interrupted by her first born rushing into the clearing shouting,
“ Mother, the Jotun King seized our palace demanding filthy Odin return his baby Loki. He allowed me to leave when I disowned father saying no poor child should have the misfortune of naming Odin sire.”
“ Oops. My bad. I shouldn't have run from home.” said Loki giving his best puppy dog eyes .
“ Thor, baby Loki. You both are in so much trouble.” cried Frigga pinching his and Thor's cheek painfully.
“ But Mother, Loki is not a baby. He is a king and fey.” cried Thor while his mother dragged him by arm.
In the palace
“ Laufey dear, you finally decided to take up my offer.” gushed Odin stumbling into the Asgard court reeking of smoke and stale ale.
“ Come one more step and I will smite you.” hissed Laufey looking disgusted.
“ Odin, Laufey is soo out of your league. In fact everyone here is out of your league. Hey Farbauti.” hi cupped Heimdall sitting down on the stairs ignoring the Jotun armed guards and cowering Aseir courtiers.
The doors opened and in came Queen Frigga holding Baby Loki and dragging Thor. Hela and her hand maidens followed her curious for the show.
Laufey rushed forward to meet Frigga mid step taking his baby from her and checking him for injuries. When he was satisfied he kissed his baby and handing him to his mate. Turning to Frigga he commanded. “ what is the meaning of this? Will someone explain why my son is in Asgard?”
“ Your son. You have another son with this barbarian?” cried Odin pointing at Farbauti accusingly.
“ Three sons.” Farbauti grinned smugly.
“ Why norns, why. What does he see in him that is not in me? wailed Odin.
“ Character, beauty, looks, strength, integrity, youth and few other things to name.” ticked off Hela.
“ BBUUURRRRNNNNNNNNNNN.” laughed Heimdall highfiving thin air.
“ Mama, who is this pretty Jotun? Ask him If I can have fey King back. I want to show him my room.” interrupted Thor pulling on his mother's skirts.
“ Thor honey. Tell us how you found Loki to this pretty man; sweety. Then you can play to your heart content.” said Frigga nudging her son forward.
King Laufey bent forward until he was young prince's height prompting the blonde to speak.
“ I was angry when no one paid me attention so I ran away, Mister. I went to the clearing by the lake to play in the spring when all of sudden a bright light flashed and suddenly I was drowning. I dragged my self out and when I looked down Fey king was clinging to me and then he ran then I ran and then he did magic which was awesome and then we ate pudding and then we took a nap and mother found us and Hela came running and here we are.” completed the blonde with a huge grin looking for compliments for his perfect recall.
The Tall King turned to his mate who was gripping a squirming child and shot him a long suffering look. HE put a hand on his youngest asking, “ Little falcon. IS this true. Explain to me why I shouldn't grounding you for using your magic unsupervised and vanishing off the realm?” he asked long suffering.
“ I wanted a dragon and when you refused I thought I should get one myself.” said Loki stubbornly in face of parental punishment.
“ Well we will be on our way. Sorry for the misunderstand.” declared Laufey with his winsome smile. A few maidens fainted while Frigga felt herself blush looking at his handsome face.
“ Yo..Ou can st..tay for di.nn..er. We have pudding.” stuttered the Queen trying to gather her wits when Laufey gave a crooked grin making her swoon.
“ when you so graciously offered. We shall stay. Perhaps we will have pudding first.” replied Laufey taking her palm and pressing a soft kiss.
Frigga squeaked.
“ One moment.” she said blasting her husband through the window.
“ Shall we my king, Farbauti. Heimdall join us. Hela run to the kitchens and ask the chefs to bring out the pudding first.”
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Epilogue
“ Baby Loki, What is he doing here.” cried Laufey pointing at a sleeping furry Thor in Loki's closet.
“ Well papa, I am bored of watching the dragon egg. I decided that in the mean time I should practice my pet raising skills. So I went and got myself pet Thor. I magicked the fluffy ears and tail. Do you like it ?” asked Loki from inside the bathing chambers.
“ LOKI.”