Life sentence

You can't even comprehend how long you've waited for this moment. And to stand here alongside the two brothers. It was like a dream, one you'd never want to wake up from.

"I didn't expect to see you here" Heimdall smiles softly.

"I didn't expect to be here" you admit.

He shakes his head before leaning in to give you a hug. He was a dear friend to the princes and Therefore a dear friend to you. Always looking after you, keeping your secret meeting with the princes from your parents..

"Im sorry to cut this short, the king is waiting for you" Heimdall says, his tone shifting to a more serious manner. As he eyes Loki up an down. You already have a bad feeling and you've only been here a couple of seconds.

"I will take him my friend" Thor says calmly. As he grabs onto Lokis arm. Holding him tightly in place, just in case he divided to pull a number on you.

"Actually my prince, the king specifically requested that you shouldn't interfere" Heimdall says sadly.

"Very well then, I will simply make sure Loki gets there without causing trouble"

Loki rolls his eyes. You clench his hand trying to calm him down. But to be honest you'd be terrified facing Odín on your own. There's not telling what that man is capable of.

You turn around seeing three horses, you squeal in excitement as you run up to the white one, in one swift motion mounting him. "Im taking this one" you say happily.

Loki can't help but smile seeing you back here, it's like no time has passed. He mounts his old horse as well as Thor.

You turn your head looking back at the princes, as a glimpse of that night floods your mind.

"Last one to the palace is an old wench" you shout. Before riding off.

Both of the brothers quickly follows behind you, but even after your lack of rehearsal, you're still faster. This feeling was unlike any other. The wind blowing in your hair, as you feel like feather dancing through the wind. You watch in wonder as you near the city. Nothing has changed, it's just as beautiful as in your dreams.

You make your way through the town, taking the shortcut through the village. The people stop to look as they recognize you, whispering to themselves. Yet you don't notice, the thrill of being here has you high up in a sky of adrenaline.

You stop by the stables quickly jumping off. Waiting patiently for the princes to come. Shortly after Thor arrives, with Loki just around the corner. You can't stop smiling. And for a moment it seems the three of you have forgotten exactly why you're here.

That is until four guards walk out with chains and cuffs. Your heart skips a beat as they grab onto Loki cuffing his hands together. He doesn't move a muscle or flinch. Simply accepting his fate.

You're about to step up, when Loki shakes his head looking down at the ground. Thor grabs your arm holding it tightly.

"Don't" you hiss, breaking free of his grip. "He's not an animal"

"It's okay" Loki mouthes to you, before they put a cuff around his mouth.

You pull yourself into Thors embrace, not able to look at him as they drag him away. Thor holds the back of your head, it breaks his heart as he hears your quiet sobs.

"You're going with him right?" You ask desperately, looking up with begging eyes.

"I can't y/n" Thor says sadly.

"Can't or won't"

"Y/n you know I can't"

"Then I will" you growl.

You turn around, running after them as fast as you can, but once again Thor stops you, holding onto you with all his strength. There's no use.

"You will only make it worse" Thor assures you.

"He's you brother dammit, he's my.." you stop yourself. "He's my friend"

"I know"

"Then do something Thor!" You sob, banging on his chest in anger and sadness. "Please talk to him.. talk to you father" you plead, breaking down in his arms.

Thor holds you, as you cries get louder and louder. You can't do anything..

"Alright, follow me" Thor sighs. "But don't do anything stupid"

You wipe away your tears, nodding understandingly. You'll do anything just to make sure he's alright. He needs to know you're there, he'll feel your presence.

Thor sneaks you inside the palace, if the word gets to Odín before Lokis trial, there's no certainty what he'll do. You find a place to hide behind a massive golden column in the lavatory.

You can hear the heavy footsteps and the chains ruffling against the floor, as Loki makes his way up to his father. You find yourself praying to whatever god will listen, that he'll for once just keep his mouth shut, and be quiet. You never beloved in god, but for him you would believe in whatever necessary.

Thor pushes you away hiding you, as four more guards walk past you.

Suddenly the noises stop.

"Loki " you hear a familiar gentle voice speak. It's Frigga. You could recognize that loving voice anywhere.

"Hello mother" loki smirks. "Have I made you proud?" Loki asks mockingly.

And just like that you've already given up. One minute in and he's already playing superior god again.

"Please, don't make this any worse" There's so much pain in Friggas voice as she speaks.

She always cared so deeply about Loki, teaching him magic, showing him that he was enough. But not even her love was enough to stop him from making mistakes.

"Define worse" loki growls.

"Enough"

You get chills as you hear Odín speak, his voice echoing through the room. This isn't going to end well.

"I will speak to the prisoner alone"

There's a moment of complete silence as Frigga walks out.

Loki chuckles darkly as he walks closer towards Odín, banging his chains against each other, just to make a scene.

You hold onto Thor's hand, not bearing to witness this. But you have to, if there's any way you can help Loki now is the time.

Loki then breaks out in a dark laughter. "I really don't see what all the fuss is about" he chuckles.

"Do you truly not feel the gravity of your crimes?" Odin asks firmly. "Wherever you go there is war, ruin, and death" Odín's deep monotone voice, could make anyone seem guilty. And through Loki had made a terrible mistake, it was all his fault.

"I went down to Midgard to find the woman I love.. the woman you cast away. I wanted nothing more than to give her a life she deserved. A life as my queen" Loki explains calmly. "I was going to rule the earth as a benevolent god with her by my side" his voice is shaky yet strangely confident as he speaks. "I was going to be just like you"

"We are not gods Loki. We are born.. we live, we die.. so did your previous love many years ago when I stripped her of her powers" Odin says satisfied with her actions.

Hearing as he admits what he did... with. It shame at all.. You turn to look at Thor, so it was true what he said. You winding up on Midgard was all his doing. But he thinks you're dead, that he made you mortal. How come you're not..

"All this because Loki desires a love... and a throne"

"It is my birthright" Loki scowls angrily.

"Your birthright was to die" Odin hisses back.

You've had enough, you're just about to stand up when you feel a hand on your shoulder. But it is not Thors you feel. It's small and gentle. You turn around seeing Frigga stand behind you. She smiles kindly at you, as she shakes her head, placing one finger against your lips.

"As a child, cast out onto a frozen rock. If I had not taken you in, you would not be here now to hate me" Odin says satisfied with what he's done.

You can't stand him, he's the cause of any problem Loki and Thor has ever faced. That you had ever faced. And he's giving out lectures about being a good person. Your blood is boiling in your veins. If it wasn't for Frigga you would have stopped this madness minutes ago.

"If I am for the ace, then for mercy's sake, just swing it now" Loki pleads. But this time it's not a joke. He's begging. "It's not that I don't love our little talks.. it's just.. I don't love them" he scoffs.

"Frigga is the only reason you're still alive. And you will never see her again.. like.. your beloved.. y/n" Odin states coldly, without any hint of remorse. "You will spend the rest of your days in the dungeons"

Loki stammers. you're trying desperately to stay hidden. You can't stand this any longer. The pain in his voice.

"And what of Thor?" Loki asks. "You'll make that witless oaf king while I rot in these chains?"

"Thor must strive to undo the damage you've done. And will bring order to the nine realms.. as a benevolent god.. and then yes he will be king" Odin speaks proudly.

"You cannot be serious.. I did it for love" Loki shouts in pain.

"And Look where that got you.. Guards take him away" Odin announces.

"Stop" you yell.

You already regret speaking up. But it's too late.

"Show yourself" Odin demands.

Thor tries to keep you down, but you stand up, walking out from your hiding.

"That's impossible"

"I am here to ask you to rethink your decision about Lokis sentence" You speak up.

Loki face glows up as he sees you.

"I will not listen to a witch, guards" Odin yells.

"You will not touch this Young woman" Frigga demands. The guards quickly step away. "Just hear her out" she pleads.

Odin scoffs. "You have one minute to change my mind"

You take a deep breath, you clearly hadn't thought this through. "Loki came to earth trying to find me, all because you sent me away. You should have helped him, Loki has been living in you and Thors shadow for centuries. He needed help and you cast him out. He made mistakes and people were hurt, but he put things right in the end, he showed me he was capable of change... all he needed was a little faith."

"I have listened to your foolish words, Lokis sentence will be as said before. You can join him till I find a proper solution for you" Odin says coldly.

"My love?" Frigga says mortified about his verdict.

"Guards take them away"

You look at Loki with fear in you eyes, as he gets pulled away. Quickly after your hands and legs are cuffed together, as you get pulled away in the same direction.

You get thrown into a cell along with Loki, they unlock your cuffs, locking the cell. You really messed this up.

"You shouldn't have done that" Loki scoffs, sitting down onto the hard floor.

"What did you expect me to do just listen to all those terrible things he had to say to you?" You ask frustrated.

"You shouldn't have come here. It was a mistake"

"No" you say softly, taking his hand. "I'd never let you go through that alone.. never"

There's a small smile on Lokis face, as he tightens his grip on your hand.

"Since we have a lot of free time and bed available we-"

"Don't ruin it"

"Right" he smirks. "Not even just a little bit?"

"Im gonna punch you"

"Don't let me stop you" he teases.

This was going to be a long lifetime of this.