Family together
A calm night fell on Asgard this night, the war was finally over and the families were enjoying their company with the ones they believed that they would never see again. In the palace of the royal family it was even more peaceful, the King was by his wife's side running his hand over the large bump of her stomach where their youngest child currently rested. Their older children Thor and Balder were laying next to their father and mother enjoying the sight of their father once more. Thor was whispering little stories against his mothers belly and he smiles when he feels his little brother or sister move against his cheek. Balder kept his hand on the bump, over the few months he had worried for his mother and the unborn child within her. He knew his mother was under a lot of stress when father left, which was not a good thing for the health of her or their sibling. Balder maybe six years of age but he was far from stupid, Thor his older brother was eight and even though he did not act his age of times, he knew the importance of his mothers health. Odin felt the child kick and he smiled widely at the movement, he was away for most of the experience of their latest child which saddened him, but he was delighted to feel the strong kicks. Frigga was only seven months with his child, but he worried, the last pregnancies strained on her body and they were told after Balder's birth that could not carry again. It was a surprise when the healers told them the news but they were overjoyed.
"Husband you should sleep, you have been under constant stress since the beginning of the war now you can finally relax." Odin smiled and looked at his wife. "I believe I will my love, come boys go to your rooms and tuck in for the night." They both groaned and got up anyways, they bid their goodnight and left the chambers. Frigga laughed and sunk further into the covers and held her belly gently smiling when she felt the movements. Frigga was over the moon when the pregnancy was discovered and even with the strict instructions on bed rest and what she could do, she did not care the child was more important to her than anything else and any good mother would say the same thing. Odin re-entered the room and went under the covers, he laid closely to his wife and unborn child to make sure himself that they were safe. "Goodnight my husband" "goodnight my wife." Odin kissed her brow and the her belly before they both curled up and fell asleep.
The next days Odin was at his throne going over what was lost during the war and the families he had to write to because their husbands or sons that had not returned from Jotunheim. Odin signed this was not how he wanted to spend his time back from the war, he wanted to be with his wife and children. Odin knew it was pointless this had to be done. Odin was just about to announce his last statement, but it was shortened when the throne doors was opened with such strength. It was one of Eir's healer assistance. "What is the meaning for this intrusion!" The assistant bowed before delivering her news. "The Queen my King! She has gone into labor!" Odin didn't need her to repeat the message he ran from the throne room to his private chambers. Once he entered he saw Frigga panting with Eir helping her. "Is it true?" Eir looked at her King and nodded. Frigga was crying while holding her belly. "It's too soon!" Odin went to her side and held her hand. "All will be well my love" "How can you possibly know that?! Ahh!" Frigga moaned in the pain of the contraction and gripped Odin's hand more tightly. Eir looked under the covers and nodded. "My Queen it is time! You need to push!" Frigga was crying more now but she pushed with all of her might, she felt her baby move down to it's escape and all she could feel was dread. The child was two months early! It should not be coming! "That's good my Queen! One more the head is crowning!" Odin thought he was going to faint, he seen a war and many deaths, but when a healer says such words it makes him dizzy. "Good my Queen he is here!" "...A boy?" Frigga whispered, Odin looked to Eir and saw her helping the small boy to breath. Frigga lifted herself up to see her child, she gasped on how small he was. He was tiny! Soon a small cry was heard. Eir let out a breath that she had been holding and passed the small boy to his mother. Frigga held him to her chest, she looked at him and saw how beautiful he was even though he was two months early. He had pale skin, pink little lips and surprisingly curly black locks on his tiny head. Frigga fell in love with him. "oh .. Odin... look at him.. he's perfect" Odin nodded he too felt the warmth behind his eye, their little boy was tiny, but he was strong and Odin felt the power from him, his youngest held strong power, he felt so proud. Eir cleaned the Queen and tidied away her belongings. "I will need to give him a deep examination my Queen." Frigga looked up and nodded, she didn't want to let her baby go but she wanted to ensure that he was healthy. Eir took their child and started the examination. Odin looked at Frigga and he knew she was uneasy. "He is strong my love" "I know I felt his power while I was holding him." Odin nodded and hugged his wife tightly. "What shall we name him?" Frigga thought for a moment and decided. "How about Loki?" "Loki...Loki... I like it!" Frigga gave a laugh and went back to look at her child.
Soon Eir came back and handed back the child. "He is healthy for his early appearance, i'll keep an eye on his weight and to make sure he does not come down with any illnesses." Frigga nodded and held her son tightly against her. Eir left the chambers with the other nurses to leave the family have some private time together. "He's perfect Odin he's a perfect mix of our families" "Indeed, I could not feel anymore proud till this moment." Frigga smilled and cooed as little Loki made a little hiccup. The doors opened quietly and two face came in. Odin smiled and made a signal for Thor and Balder to come into the room. Thor and Balder went to the bed and looked down in their mothers arms. Thor beamed he had another brother! Balder smiled but there was worry in his eyes because he noticed how tiny the baby was. Thor gently touched the baby's hand and smiled at the softness. "What is his name?" Frigga smiled and looked up at him. "Loki. Loki Odinson."