A/N: I know it is super late (stupid computer) but here is my submission for @tilltheendwilliwrite challenge! My phrase was “I love you the most-est” If peeps like it, i have an idea for a series :3
Pairing: Young!Loki X Young!OFC
Song: https://youtu.be/sLcrxhE_xQw (Listen with the dance >:3)
It has been a week since my mother brought me along with her on her “errand”. Why I was brought along I will never truly know.
She said it was to get me out of the palace. That I couldn't spend all of my time in the library. That there was more to lift then magic. Ha! Says her. She is the one who taught me magic in the first place.
Now look at me. I have been on Midgard with my mother, Queen Frigga, for a week now. My mother’s errand involves visiting an old friend of hers. That is all she told me.
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“But mother!” I questioned, “what am I to do while we are here?,” my brow furrowed in thought. “Actually a better question would be is how long will we be here?”
Chuckling, my mother put both hands unto my shoulders and replied “my child, among the other things i must take care of here, I will also be visiting my long time friend” smiling, she pushes a lock of my hair behind my ear “I have not seen him in ages, so we shall be here for a midgardian month.” She turns then and resumes walking toward our destination. “But while we are here, you can be as children regularly are here” gesturing with her hand, she says over her shoulder “free of responsibility and training. Something different then the library that is for certain.”
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So here I am, invisible while watching the other children play. Mother says I look 12 to the midgardians but I choose not to interact with them if I don't have to. I would rather observe how different they are from me. Or better yet from Thor and his rag tag bunch of friends. For everyone will be different from me.
‘It is a good thing I learned this invisibility spell’ I thought growing bored with watching the other children. ‘Else I would have to endure those sniveling children’ suppressing a shiver I looked up at the sky. Continuing to walk I sigh ‘Well at least being here allows me to learn about other things.’ I smile ‘The sky here is so blue and clear, unlike Asgard's blend of orange and gold. I wonder ho-’
My thoughts were interrupted as someone suddenly colliding with me, thus sending us both to the ground, while I landed on my back with my arms around them in reflex.
Groaning, I lift my head and peer down at the being who knocked me over. I was met with a breathtaking color of vibrant, rustic red color. Then when I thought my lungs held no more air, a pair of light green eyes looked into my emerald ones.
The girl on my chest gasp and sputtered a “sorry” as she hurriedly got off of me. For some reason I was sad for the loss of contact. “Oh my goodness,” she said standing, “i-i am so sorry your highness!!” Reaching out, she helps me stand by pulling on my arm sleeve. “Are you okay?” She is patting my tunic at this point, ridding it of any dirt.
Blinking, I seem to have been drawn back to the current situation. Scowling I stop her from patting my tunic “ yes I am quite alright.” Looking her up and down, I notice her simple blue dress and cloth shoes “ it seems you are alright as well I assume? And why did you call me your highness? This is the first time I have met you.”
Blushing a light pink, she starts to rapidly reply “ o-oh well you see my master told me that his friend Lady Frigga would be visiting from a far off land with her son and that they were considered royalty there and that him and I were the only ones that know but that's okay and well it kinda slipped and are you sure you are alright because I did not see you there an-” I stopped her rant by placing a hand on her mouth. “ okay okay I get it!” Signing I continue “please just breathe.” after waiting a few moments I ask “Better?” She nods “Okay, I am going to remove my hand then.”
I let my hand drop from her lips and notice how they were a light pink. My brows furrow slightly ‘why am I noticing these things about a mere mortal?!’ Hearing a shuffle in front of me, I am brought back to the current moment. “Um y-your highness?” The girl asks “ are you sure you are okay?” She then reaches out and places the back of her hand on my forehead while standing on her tip toes “your face looks a little red.
Making a face, I grab her wrist and move her hand “ I assure you I am fine.” Dropping her wrist I say “ and my name is Loki, not your highness.” Huffing I look down.
“O-oh we-well then my name is Lilith you-” she begins to say but catches herself “ I mean Loki.” She curtsies. Looking up, I scowl at this. “ if I am not letting you call me ‘your highness’ then there is no reason for that either.” I grab her shoulders and stand her up. Being this close to Lilith brings a strange feeling to my chest. I let go and back up quickly.
“So Lilith was it? What were you doing walking alone in the forest?” Arching an eyebrow, I look around. “Shouldn't you be with the other children?” When I turn back to her I notice she is playing with the edge of her dress.
“Well you see, the others don't necessarily like me around,” she bites her bottom lip then “ They say I am cursed since I have red hair and have no family.” She looks up and smiles then “but that is okay! My master takes care of me!” Dropping her dress, she puts her hands behind her back “and with why I was out here...well I was looking for the boy my master told me about. I thought maybe I could show you around on the morrow?” She blushes at that and looks down again.
For some reason I did not want her looking down. I wanted her to look at me. “ I think I would like that. “ I catch myself saying. But before I berate myself, she looks up at me. I hope to never forget the sight. Her eyes seemed to sparkle like polished gem stones with excitement.
“Really!?” She reaches out to grab my hands “ oh that's wonderful! Then we shall meet here in the afternoon, so younhave time to rest and I can plan for our big day.” Dropping my hands, she clasps hers together and says “Oh then I must go now! There is so much to do.” Moving so fast I didn't know how to respond, she gives a peck to my cheek and starts to run away “I shall see you tomorrow. Goodbye Loki!”
I stood in my spot for a long time with my hand on my cheek. When I finally came to, I wondered aloud “what just..happened?”
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“Ah my child,” Frigga says opening her arms open for her son, “How was your day?” After embracing her son, she pulls back and looks at him. “Good I hope?”
Thinking for a moment “It was fine mother.” He replies. “I think I made a friend.” He leans forward and rests his head on her chest. “Oh?” She questions “That's is great my love!” She smiles and holds him tight “See? I told you coming with me would be worth it.”
Closing his eyes, he smiles as well, “yes mother, of course.”
“Lilith my dear!” Her master asked, “How was your day? Was it eventful?” Coming down the steps, Lilith smooths out her dress and stands in front of her master. “Yes sire it was! I made a new friend and planned to show them around tomorrow if that is alright with you?” she asks hopefully.
Smiling down at the young girl knowingly he says “why of course my dear!” Tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear, he looks into her shining green eyes. “ you have fun yes? Just finish your chores. “
Gasping in happiness, she hugs her master before dashing off. “Yes master! Thank you! “
The man watches as the young girl runs off smiling at her new found energy. He then sighs and walks to a far off room of his home. Going into the room, he closes the door behind him and looks towards the wall of mirrors that holds all of what seems to be events in each one. Walking up to one mirror and placing his hand on the edge he says,
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So the next 2 and a half weeks seem to fly by. After the first day together, with Lilith showing Loki around, they became inseparable. The young trickster god and lonely midgardian made quite the pair. They brought qualities out in each other that they couldn't fathom. Where she was quiet and shy, he made her loud and energetic. Where he was easily angered and cold, she made him happy and warm.
The All-Mother noticed this one day, as she watched from one of her masters many mirrors. Smiling he turned and watched through others. These mirrors showed events that already happened and were inevitable.
Turning to her old friend, Frigga once again asks “ Are you positive there isnt anything that can be done?” Looking up fro. One of his many tomes, the God of Time takes his long time friends hand and pats it.
“My dear Frigga, if I could avoid what is meant to be I would.” Turning back to the scroll he sighs and thinks ‘I wish i could avoid it all’
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During the 3rd week Loki was there, Lilith pulled him behind her at a quick pace. “Lilith where are we going?” He asked. “Hush Loki!” She responded “you will we when we get there!”
Smiling while being pulled behind this small girl made Loki think ‘and to think, this was the stuttering girl I met weeks ago’
He was brought out of his thoughts by Lilith as she pulled him down behind a bush. “Get down Loki!” She whispered. Looking over the bush, Loki sees two people standing together. Brows furrowing he starts to speak “Lilith wha-" he was cut off by Lilith putting her hand against his mouth. “shhhhh" she motioned toward the couple “your gonna get us caught”
Loki turned back to the couple. He watched and listened to the words they were saying. He blushed slightly and looked toward Lilith. Clearing his throat he questions “Lilith, why are we watching a proposal dance?” hearing her quietly gasp, Lilith looks down. “um..” he can see her start to tremble “w-well you see…” suddenly Lilith gets up and runs away from their hiding spot.
Confused in the sudden mood shift, Loki goes after his friend. “Lilith!” he yells as he catches up to her. “Lilith stop!” Loki reaches out and grabs her arm, bringing her to him in an embrace. “Lilith,” he says panting, “what is wrong?”
Sniffling, Lilith buries her face into his chest until she is calm enough to look up at him. “I am so sorry Loki..” she says.
Tilting his head, Loki reaches up and wipes away a stray tear. “But why Lilith? You were so excited to see them, and then I ask why and your mood completely shifts.” resting a hand in her cheek he inquires further “Why?”
Tearing back up she cries “because that is the only way I'll experience a true one!” seeing a confused look on his face she continues “ I am cursed remember! Even adults say so!” hanging her head she sighs “even if I do marry, I will never have that.” pushing back from him she wipes her face.
“ I am sorry Loki, i-i have to go.” she turns and leaves. Loki, stunned by the confession by the 10 year old girl, unable to stop her. Frowning, I decide to return to my mother for the evening.
“Ah Loki!” The All-Mother says “there you are my son.” putting down her things she asks “How was your day with Lilith? Fun I hope?” Loki looks to his mother and then to the items behind her. Making a confused face for what seemed like the umpteenth time that day Loki responds “ it was...something. Mother what are you doing?” Loki walks towards her things that were being placed away.
Giving him a sad look, Frigga continues to pack “Oh Loki, I have finished my business on Midgard.” reaching out to place a hand on his shoulder, she squeezes it reassuringly. “But,” he says “ it's early still,” he picks up up a scroll.
“We aren't supposed to leave until next week..” Looking down, he thinks of Lilith and how she had acted. Taking the scroll, Frigga places it in her luggage “ I know my child, but we must go home.” bringing her son into her arms, she holds him tight.
Loki rests his head on her chest and begins to say “ But Lilith-" carding her fingers though her son's hair, Frigga interrupts “ I know my dear, the curse of being a god is long life. I am sorry” closing his eyes, Loki thinks for a moment then pushes away from his mother.
“Mother we can't leave yet! Please!” he begs.
“But my child we-" Frigga begins “No mother! Please!” he begs again “ I must say goodbye.”
After looking into her son's emerald green eyes, The All-Mother knew she must let him go to his friend. Sighing she replies “alright my child, go to her. I will have your things packed.” brushing his hair to the side she finishes “ and when you are ready, Heimdall will take us home.”
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It took him a while to find her, but when he did he couldn't be happier. For in his time here and when he found out he must leave, Loki knew what the strange feeling in his chest has been. He might be young in for standards, but even he knew what love was. He only knew her for 3 weeks but it felt like he knew her for a lot longer.
So when he found her on the cliff, there was only one thing he could do. He starts to whistle.
(Loki walking up to Lilith)
I'll swim and sail on savage seas
With ne'er a fear of drowning
And gladly ride the waves of life
If you will marry me
No scorching sun
Nor freezing cold
Will stop me on my journey
If you will promise me your heart
And love
(Lilith turning toward him with a small smile)
And love me for eternity
My dearest one, my darling dear
Your mighty words astound me
But I've no need of mighty deeds
When I feel your arms around me
(Loki begins to dance with her)
But I would bring you rings of gold
I'd even sing you poetry ( Oh, would you? *Lilith giggling*)
And I would keep you from all harm
If you would stay beside me
(Lilith)
I have no use for rings of gold
I care not for your poetry
I only want your hand to hold
(Loki)
I only want you near me
(Loki and Lilith twirling around)
To love, to kiss, to sweetly hold
For the dancing and the dreaming
Through all life's sorrows and delights
I'll keep your laugh inside me
I'll swim and sail on savage seas
With ne'er a fear of drowning
And gladly ride the waves of life
If you will marry me
Both Loki and Lilith were panting after singing together. Both have smiles on their faces.
Placing a hand on his cheek, Lilith asks “Loki, d-do you mean it?” she bites her lower lip with tears in her eyes, “ I mean I know we are only young bu-" before she could finish her sentence, Loki leans forward and places a chaste kiss upon her lips.
Drawing back, he replies “of course I am sure!” cupping her face, he places his forehead against hers “ you have made me live more in these last 3 weeks then I have in all my life.” Looking down he sighs. “which pains me to tell you this.
Gripping his hands, Lilith nuzzles him “you must leave Yes? My master told me how long you would be here so I was ready.” sniffling she continues “ as ready as I could be.”
Leaning back he says, “ that and..” He paused and takes a feel breath. “ I am a god my heart” he closes his eyes and looks down. “ this could be the last time you see me and...i will live much longer than you.” preparing for the worst, he jumps when she places a kiss on his bowed head.
Lifting his head up, she says “ Oh Loki!” she smiles while tears fall down her cheeks, “ you made me become who I never thought I could be” he wipes her tears away as she continues “ yo-you did what I thought would never happen. I will love you whether you are a prince from a far away land or a god.” placing her head on his chest. “Just don't forget about me.”
Lifting her head from his chest he says, “ I will never forget you,” bringing her close he continued “ for you are my heart a-and I love you.” laughing she kisses him and says “ oh Loki I love you!”
He chuckles and teases “But my dear I love you more.” after kissing her brow, she pulls back and states “ well I love you the most-est"
At that he kissed her again, putting as much emotion as he could behind it. She respond with as much vigor and without them seeing, a bright light appeared around her wrist. When they pulled back, she looked down and with a gasp lifted her left wrist for Loki to see.
“Loki what is this?” showing him the intricate gold design, Loki smiled and pulled her to him once more. “it is something that shows, no matter how far apart we are, you are my heart and I yours.”
