Forgotten Bridges

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"What are you talking about?" It was Sigyn's lowered voice that cut the air. "Father? What are you talking about?"

Hela seemed disinclined to give an answer to Sigyn, or even take any notice of her at all. However, she would do most anything for this chance. Loki answered first, not wanting Hela to twist this situation.

"It was a long time ago, when Thor and I were but turned young men. We, and the warrior three went on a trip to the distant realms to celebrate. We got separated in the Iron Wood, east of Midgard, on my design."

Hela gave a smug smile. Sigyn looked between them, noticing how similar they were again. Just what did she not know of her husband?

"I was looking to improve my sorcery, and there was one of who was spoken of; Angrboða a female witch. While there, I was enchanted, and while she taught me the magic, she also seduced me, using a form not her own and making me believe to be her husband. It was only when I gained a grasp of proficiency I was able to discover her power, discover her true form of being a jötunn, and return to Asgard. However, it was much later when I realized I had three children by her, all different. This is Hela, the third triplet to be born." He sounded calm, but Sigyn could tell he was angry. This was not something her husband would have chosen to reveal yet, if ever.

Hela interjected.

"Fitting you should call us different, since you yourself are a monster." She turned to Sigyn, half hidden, pale behind Loki. "Not just in species either. Kidnapping the woman who wouldn't marry him, then brainwashing her."

"Hela, be careful of such words. I have been more then kind. I took you in when no other would in Asgard due to your mother's natu-" She cut him off, much to his own frustration. It was obvious to Sigyn that he was used to commanding respect among his children. Hela was obviously upset over Sigyn becoming Loki's wife specifically.

"You have also met another one of us different ones, as he designs to call us. It's rather kind, compared to what the All-father considers us, isn't it?"

"The wolf lord, Fenrir." Sigyn found herself answering. He was something that had haunted her nightmares constantly.

"Yes. I do believe he is the one who helped you here father. Such a suck-up. I should have known he would go and bark my plans to you."

"But you are not a mons-"

"I can see you have seen the similarities between my father and I. On my 'good-side." Hela smiled, disturbingly sweet compared to her usual malice. Then with a flick, she pulled off her cloak.

Loki narrowed his eyes as Sigyn went stock still. It was horrific, beyond description the total different between the two sides. On one was a sweet young teenager, thick black hair, though short. However, her other was monstrous. Sigyn realized how much Hela had, dare she think, spared her. She turned away, unable to take in the sight. Hela laughed horribly, and Sigyn realized why her voice had been so distorted. The entire side of her mouth was completely open, muscled bared and torn. She started shaking at such a horrible noise. Her body, oh Odin, she had touched that body, was a terror.

Loki stepped back, grabbing her hand for a moment, and she captured herself again, though she couldn't force herself to look above Hela's tattered dress.

"Hela, you know I hold you in the highest esteem, and I will not deny your parentage, though tricked. But what exactly did you hope to obtain in taking my pregnant wife?"

Hela smirked. "What nonsense." She then turned slightly to Theoric's body. With a wave of her hand, he dissolved, creating a orb in Hela's boney hand. Sigyn gave a noise of pain. Loki narrowed his eyes.

"Stop being ridiculous Hela. I'm willing to forgive you if you give your word Theoric's soul will be returned to Valhalla, apologize to my wife, and leave." Hela snorted.

"As if I fear you. I have grown in your absence. While you were off pretending to play king, traversing on Midgard, I have grown beyond you." Loki rolled his eyes.

"You have great gifts Hela, but you cannot kill without help, or convincing. You will get no further. You can not cross to this world without help, which as been cut off at this moment."

"If that's the case." Hela quirked her one eyebrow, the revealed muscle twisting. "Then I'll prove you wrong."