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Loki is sleeping in his chambers peacefully when he hears a crash from below. He gets up and walks towards the balcony to see a battle raging below. He swiftly donned his Jotun armor and makes an ice bridge down to the raging battle below in the village. He summons two ice daggers and races onward.

He swings mercilessly at the golden warriors as he makes his way towards the heart of the battle. He looks around to see the Jotun children throwing rocks at the invaders. A little girl hit one right in the face. The soldier turns to her and points his weapon at her and fires a warning shot near her feet. She doesn't back down. Instead, she throws another rock at him and yells,"Leave my people alone!" He raises the gun again to kill her. Loki sends an ice shard through his chest, but not in time.

The bullet plunges into the girl's chest.

Loki races over and cradles the wounded girl. It was the one who had given him the small flower crown a few days earlier. "What is your name little one?" Loki asks kindly.

"Crystalina, "She rasps. She lays in his arms gasping for breath. Loki tries to heal her, but the wound was too great. Tears stream down her face and she cuddles into Loki's bosom. He brushes back some stray hairs with his fingers as he whispers a prayer above her.

"Norns, take this brave young soul into your gentle grasp. Her life is cut short, but the life she lived was great and glorious. Find a wonderful place for her in death that suits her. She died with honor. I now release her into your hands knowing that she will now be safe."

She coughs up some blood before letting out one last sigh. He eyes glaze over and her body goes limp. The battle had stopped behind Loki, but he took no notice. He uses his fingers to gently shut her eyelids. He clasps the girl's body to his chest and runs his fingers through her hair. Fárbauti, the royal healer, kneels next to Loki and the girl. Fárbauti looks at him hopefully. Loki shakes his head. They both sit there in silence when they hear: "Loki, I believe it is time to answer for your crimes."

Loki turns his head around and sees Nick Fury and Odin staring at him, their soldiers behind him. The Jotun soldiers had already surrounded them to try and control the chaos. Loki peers behind Odin and Fury to see the Avengers standing behind them. They look on, horrified, at the body. Loki turns his back to them. " My crimes... MY CRIMES!? Your soldiers just invaded my kingdom without provocation!" He picks the body of Crystalina up and walks to the center of the clearing the spectators had made. He looks down at the peaceful face of the child. He announces to the crowd," This girl was just killed in cold blood for defending herself and her people!! These people talk of justice...what justice is there to be had by their hands if these are the lengths they are willing to go!?!" The Jotuns yelled in agreement.

"Loki," Odin continues. "Come with us, so there may be no further bloodshed."

Loki just glares angrily at him.

"You have 24 hours to decide. If you do not come with us, there will be war." The invaders walked away from the clearing to the Bifrost site.

Loki carried Crystalina to the palace, her blood on his armor, to be prepared for her funeral.

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Every Jotun attended the funeral, even some Vanir came to pay their respects. Crystalina was dressed in the purest white robes with silver and gold beads braided into her hair. She was laid on a grey bed and was carried throughout the kingdom. Every person placed a rose made of ice around her as she was processed. She came to her final resting place and a memorial was put up telling of her strength and her sacrifice.

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Loki was having a discussion with Helblindi on what to do.

"Brother, you cannot go with them! This is madness!"

"I will not let another innocent die because of me!" Loki persists. He paces around the room frantically. "Which is what will happen if I do not go with them!"

Helblindi places his hands on his smaller brother's shoulders. "I will not stop you if this is what you need to do. I know in the end it is your decision. If you do decide to go with them, is there anything I should do in your absence?"

Loki smiles at his brother. "Do whatever you feel is right. As I have said before many times, I trust your judgment."

They hug each other.

"I will try and get you out. I will find a way."

"I'm counting on it."

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Loki, Helblindi, and Farbuti stand at the Bifrost site. The rainbow crystals rain down from the sky and deposit a couple dozen guards, Odin, and Fury.

"What have you decided?" Odin asks.

Loki takes a deep breath and says, "I am coming with you."

As soon as he said that, guards with enchanted gloves so they wouldn't burn while touching the jotun, come to Loki and start restraining him. Helblindi places a comforting hand on his shoulder, which Loki leans into. After the restrain Loki, they push him forward, into the Bifrost site. Loki gives his brother and teacher one last smile before the Bifrost swallows them.

A/N):
Crystalina was based on a REAL LIFE PERSON named Christopher Seider. He was an 11-year-old boy who was shot a few days before the Boston Massacre (Aka The Incident on King Street) I recommend reading up about him as he was the first martyr and first victim of the Revolutionary War and his story is very inspiring.