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The Truth of Lies	By : Narrie Category: Marvel Verse Movies > Thor Views: 2811 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Hey! I'm really sorry it's taken so long to update but it took me awhile to get this chapter right and I think I have finally gotten the right mood of Loki's playfullness (I hope!). Also, I am working on writing a novel and I got caught up with that over the past few weeks. Updates may take a bit longer then expected but if that's the case, I will try to make them longer chapters or multiple's of them to be released at once, if I can. :)
Also thank you for the reviews and to answer many of your questions, Loki hasn't forgotten about his promise. He just does things at his own pace and within his own time :D
Hope you enjoy the fic!

The Truth of Lies
Chapter Three
I woke up stirring, wanting to sleep in but my body wouldn't allow it. I groaned as I tossed my blankets off and crawled out of bed in my nightgown. Yawning, I walked through my bedroom and was about to open the curtains that parted my room from the living room, but I heard voices.
"I just, wanted to say I am sorry Mira." Loki paused, "What I did wasn't proper and I never should have let it happen, my feelings for you were misconstrued with the anger I felt that night." I did not move, I didn't want to interrupt what was being said.
I was honestly shocked that Loki was following through with his promise. He was apologizing to Mira, and even more so, he was attempting to explain why he did what he did that night. Hearing the silver-tongued prince stumble for words made me see him in a new light. He was more common than most people wanted to believe; I found it charming.
"You will never have to worry about me doing that to you again Mira, I give you my word. I begged my father to let you stay in the palace for the rest of your life, I know it's not a luxurious life but you can retire here and you will always have a constant job. It was the best I could do to try to repay you for what I took." There was genuine sadness and pain behind his tone; the words he spoke were true; he honestly did try his best to repay her for what he took.
I heard Mira smile. "Thank you." I wanted to dance I was so happy. I knew how much courage and strength it took Mira to say those two words and I knew that his apology was the beginning to her repairing herself; maybe she would even find love.
"Would you be able to get Vayle for me though? We have plans for the day together." I felt something flutter within me as he spoke my name. I heard Mira get up and walk over to my room. When she opened the curtain she saw me shaking my head, warning her not to say a word.
She walked past me, not changing her expression and stopped in front of my closet. She produced another pleasant dress but I could tell it was more of a day dress. It was a pale cream color that was somewhat see-through, but it melded well with my skin tone so nobody could really see anything.
"Afternoon, Loki." I greeted the prince as I entered the sitting room. He looked handsome in his regular garb, nothing extravagant or powerful about what he wore, it was just Loki who would be with me today. He stood up out of his chair and walked towards me, kissing my hand.
"You look stunning." He said, a slight rose to his cheeks. He made me blush as his soft lips gracefully touched my hand but he rendered me speechless when he smiled at my blush.
"You're doing it again." I muttered. He looked surprised but smiled at me with his cheeky grin.
"Doing what?" He simply asked. I smiled and looked at my feet.
"Thank you for the compliment though." Loki lifted my chin so I could look at him, forcing me to look at his eyes.
"It was not a compliment Vayle, it was fact. You are stunning." When I didn't say anything he smiled again. "Try to find the lie in that." I couldn't help but let out a small laugh. I had never seen Loki like this, or heard of him acting this way. It was almost like he was truly enjoying himself and I was happy and almost giddy to know he allowed himself freedom from his bonds around me.
"What have you planned for us today?" I asked him, diverting the attention from myself back to him. It didn't seem like he minded.
"Well I still have to show you around, which will be easy enough. My mother has decided to have a ball tomorrow night and my presence there is mandatory. I was hoping we could go get you fitted for a dress today." I looked at him blankly; blinking as his words sank in. Ball. Loki. Dress. I repeated those thoughts until Loki laughed at me. "I will take that as a yes to my invitation." I nodded slowly.
"So we will have to go out of the castle then?" I asked and Loki smiled and nodded. I had to bite my lip from stopping my excitement from showing. Oh! I can go back and see my home, maybe pack a few things to bring back. I felt my heart sink for a second, when I realized that Loki wouldn't want to venture to where I used to live.
"Shall we then?" Loki asked, holding out his hand for me like he always does. It was different when I held his hand today; it was almost like it caused tension between the two of us. Maybe Loki was just doing this because he told his father he would. I felt my heart sank even further.
"What's wrong Vayle?" Loki asked me after we walked in silence for a while. I knew it had been a long time since we were already outside and off palace grounds.
"Nothing." I said, forcing a smile. Loki laughed.
"You're a horrible liar Vayle." I grumbled to myself and looked at the ground. "Please tell me what's wrong. I would like to know." He stopped moving at this point. I tried to tug him forward but he wouldn't budge.
"Maybe later Loki." He started walking forward.
"So there is something wrong? Oh, can I try to guess?" I let out a sigh; He would find the game in my misery. I knew even if I protested, he would continue his guessing game.
"You miss home." He said and I slowly nodded. "Miss your family of course, maybe a lover?" I stopped moving, trying to hide the tears that wanted to escape from my eyes. I released his hand and dropped his grip, letting my hand fall to my side.
"I have no family and no love interest Loki. Let's stop the guessing game now." I didn't have to look at him to know that he could tell I was on the verge of tears. Loki was a playful trickster, he liked playing games and pranks on people but he never means for someone to get hurt, it's the only thing that would make him stop a game in it's tracks.
"Of course." He said nothing more about why I was solemn; he just grabbed my hand again and squeezed it, which I thought was a very odd thing to do. I looked up at him and he was looking forward, waiting for me to continue walking. I smiled at his elegance even in the way he stood; he was a true prince charming.
"So are we planning on walking all day long, Prince Loki?" He smiled and looked at me; obviously pleased I wasn't sad anymore.
"Of course not, my dearest, we will be riding. I had a horse bought for you and fashioned to match mine." I laughed as Loki played along with his character. He would never buy me a horse.
"Well I better change my shoes if we're going to walk all day." I turned to walk back to my room but I felt Loki grab my arm and stop me from walking further.
"Vayle?" I heard his confused voice call out my name; my stomach knotted. "I have horses coming for us." I turned to look at him and he smiled as he watched my face light up.
"You got me a horse!" I exclaimed gleefully. He laughed and nodded as I did what was close to a happy dance. "I've always wanted a horse." I whispered once I had calmed down. On impulse I hugged him, tightly wrapping my arms around his torso and I buried my face in his chest.
I felt his muscles tense at my touch, but slowly relaxed since I didn't let go of him. I felt Loki's arms embrace me and his head rested on mine. We breathed together for a moment as we held each other. Loki pushed me away and cleared his throat as we heard the horses approaching us. I looked up at him and saw redness cover his cheeks.
I saw my horse come closer and it was a beautiful white horse with a gray muzzle, garnished with gold, black and green cloth and it's main braided with ribbons of the same fabric. I smiled at the obvious choice of colors being Loki's direct influence. I walked towards the horse and placed my hands on the horse's snout, placing my lips on the beast and kissing it lightly.
"She's beautiful." I said, looking her over one more time. I ran my hand down her neck and she whinnied. I felt Loki stand behind me; I resisted all urges I had to simply lean against his tall and strong frame.
"She's all yours." I could hear the smile in his voice, which lead to me smiling as well. I turned around, wanting to thank him one more time but when I looked behind me, Loki wasn't there anymore. I looked around quickly, I felt worried that he had left me. "I am right here, Vayle."
He called for me as he walked his horse to be beside mine; it was just as beautiful as mine. "So where to first?" I asked as he walked towards me with an almost adoring look in his eyes.
"First." He paused. "We get you on that horse. Then it's off to get your dress." He smiled at me and I returned his smile with my own. I turned to get into my saddle but before I could put any effort into the task I felt hands grab my waist.
I spun around out of shock, to see the person who would touch me in such an inappropriate place. I felt my face go crimson as I saw Loki's arms stretched out and grasping my hips. He looked worried for a second but it quickly turned into another, one I could only assume was a look that meant 'Trust me.' I sighed and let Loki pick me up as if I was a feather and gracefully place me on top of the saddle.
"You are not helping me swing my legs around." I said sternly. Loki walked away from me laughing as he put his hands up in the air, as if to surrender.
"Fair enough." He said while laughing. I couldn't help but chuckle myself; his playful mood was intoxicating. I didn't understand why people hated him so much. If only they knew the Loki that I have met over the past few days, they wouldn't hate him so much…
He nudged his horse forward and I made mine follow his. I followed behind him, as anyone would follow a Prince. "Vayle, ride with me please." I signaled my mare to hurry forward, and to slow down once I was beside Loki.
"Remember the game we played last night?" I nodded slowly. "Well, I found I enjoyed having you by my side. I ask of you to give me that joy today as well." I felt my heart flutter and I smiled, allowing my gaze to drop to my reins.
"Of course, my Prince." He sat straighter as he smiled at my words. I found I enjoyed seeing Loki like this and I almost felt determined to always make him this way if it was in my power to do so. I felt myself blush and smile in a sheepish way as I fantasized of a future with Loki, of a day when he asked for me to be his other half.
"Vayle?" I perked my head up as he called my name; looking at him I blushed deeper knowing I was already blushing. His laughter rang in my ears and let butterflies loose in my stomach. "Is everything alright? You seem to be blushing a lot today." He patted himself down. "I'm not indecent am I?" I laughed but quickly clapped my hand over my mouth for laughing at such a horrid joke. Loki just smiled at me.
"That was rude." I stated, giving him a playful glare.
"You laughed." He stated, a smirk in his tone and on his lips. I laughed at him and trotted forward, going ahead of him. I heard him yell after me but I didn't hear what his words were. I was almost thrown from my saddle as a green barrier appeared in front of me without notice.
I heard Loki approach me as he chuckled. "I win." He said, showing me a cheeky grin.
"Cheater." I said, frowning at him. Loki pouted.
"Ouch." He said but I could see the corners of his mouth starting to curl up into a smile.
"You're still a cheater." He laughed at me and continued to move down the street, towards the entrance of the city.
"Call it what you want to, Vayle, but I still won." He laughed again, obviously amused with himself. I let out a sigh that ended in a hopeless laugh because I knew that I wouldn't win this argument.
I caught up to him as he stopped laughing at his own amusement. I looked at him and smiled at him hopelessly. "You love yourself too much." I said blankly.
"Part of the charm, isn't it?" He asked, confidence and arrogance spilling out of his mouth with his words. I snorted while I tried to stifle a laugh. We were now in the city, I knew I wasn't allowed to be seen laughing at one of Odin's sons.
"You and I have very different ideas of what charming is, My Prince." I put an edge to his title, looking at him as I spoke. He smiled at me and then looked forward.
"Is that so? I like to think differently." I was about to say my quick-witted retort but he put up his hand, silencing me. I slumped into my saddle, defeated. "We've arrived." Loki stated, pointing at the dress shop that was at the end of the street.
We entered the shop and everyone bowed deeply as Loki walked to the front counter. It felt odd having people bow as you enter a room, something that has obviously helped Loki's arrogance. I smiled.
"I believe you have a dress on hold for me. I have the lovely lady I would like to fit it to." I walked up to be beside Loki, confused by his words.
"You already had the dress made? I thought we were going to have it made today." Loki smiled at me and silently shook his head.
"My sweet Vayle," I blushed as he talked to me in such informal ways. "A dress cannot be made before tonight. Besides, the dress needed to match my outfit."
"You're…" I stopped my sentence as I realized I was about to be just as informal with Loki as he was with me. "So thoughtful. I don't know what I would do without your intellect, My Prince." I sighed internally, thankful that I didn't just call Loki 'a little girl' in front of a shop full of commoners; it also worked well that I stroked Loki's ego while I was at it.
Loki simply smiled at me as the seamstress brought out the gorgeous gown that I was to wear. "Now, let me bring you to the back room and we will get it fitted." She went to grab my hand but Loki stopped her.
"No, we will just take the dress. I can get it fitted when we arrive back to the palace. Thank you for your hard work." He smiled at her and I saw the effect Loki had on women. She stumbled on her words, insisting that it was no problem and almost begged him to come back soon. It was an odd thing to see and I refused to think that I acted that way.
"Where to now?" I asked. Loki paused to think before getting onto his steed.
"Not sure." He said and I laughed.
"What about that game you said you wanted to play last night? Run out of ideas for pranks?" He looked at me and smiled a devilish smile.
"Hardly. I just can't think of a good one for tonight. I can't do something too crazy or something that would tell my father that I was behind it. If only they saw the love I put behind my tricks, it's all in good fun." I stopped moving, even halted my horse.
"What did you just say?" I asked. Loki sounded shocked for a second, not sure how to take how I was acting.
"Uhm, It's all good fun."
"No no, before that, something about love?...Love…" I thought to myself. For some reason that word resonated with me but it wasn't to do with Loki, it had to do with my life before going to the palace. It hit me like a solid golden wall. "Love potion!" I exclaimed.
"What?" Loki simply asked.
"There was an apothecary by my old house. I used to watch the woman's children all the time for free so she owes me a few favors. I remember once she said that rich demi-gods used to have her make these love potions that would make people love anything that moved but it was mostly used to heighten people's sex drive and stamina… go figure huh? But if you want to play a game, we could put that into the drink of the night. They would never suspect you of getting a potion from a common apothecary." I saw as the smile creep along Loki's face as I told him my idea.
"You are…" he paused, looking for the right words. "…nothing less than amazing. Bring me to her, please."

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