An: Here is the next chapter, sorry for the long updates. Here is the music for this chapter Buffy the vampire slayer soundtrack – kissed to life it's very fitting for this chapter !

Rumours were circulating the palace about Princess Sigyn's condition, only Adria and Master Raphael knew the truth "What is the nature of Sigyn's condition"

"Your Majesty Princess Sigyn remains in a deep healer's sleep, master Raphael watches over her. She was injured by dark magic, it is her only hope for survival"

The all father nodded sadly "I am told she was very brave in battle and saved many lives"

"Its true father I saw her myself, very brave indeed a formidable warrior. She took on three dark elves knowing she did not have a chance to save our friends" replied Thor

Sif and the warriors three stood with expressions of shame on their faces, and Juliana was like a statue her face unreadable, Odin nodded

"Very well keep me informed of her condition"

Adira bowed and left the room, Juliana up until this point remained silent but when Adira left she spoke softly

"If she lives what will happen to her?"

Everyone looked to the king

"I admit that she was courageous and very noble however I cannot dismiss her actions. She refuses to give up her loyalty to Loki as long as she has these views and continues to behave in such a manor I have no choice. Her continued presence here will further cause unrest among the people, so once she is healed I have no other choice but to exile her from the house of Odin"

"No father you cannot do this, fought like a warrior of Asgard saving many lives, this must be taken into account?"

"Thor I have to consider the whole kingdom something you have to learn, the people come first it is a sacrifice she must make in order for peace. She broke the law and I cannot allow it to go unpunished, you know as well as I it was her duty not to remain loyal to a dishonored husband" he replied sharply

Thor nodded "Where will she go?" Odin did not answer he only stood and left the room.

Three days passed sense Sigyn went into the healers sleep, Adira and Master Raphael stayed at her side. He even went as far as giving her some of his own energy, so far no one knew of the true nature of her condition. Adira took to pacing back and forth by her bed side reading spell books trying desperately to find something that could help her. Trying to contact Loki was an option that was in the back of her mind, but even if he could help what about the child did Sigyn want him to know?

"This is getting serious I am afraid that if she does not awake soon there will be no hope for her or the child"

"What if we woke her? You said that she can only give so much without dying"

"I wanted to wait to see if she would come out of it on her own but I am afraid that we don't have a choice"

He rested his hand on her head and concentrated, a gold light formed around her body and Sigyn took a deep sigh and her body relaxed. Master Raphael quickly put his hand on her stomach pressing gently, while Adira prayed. After a few moments he looked up smiling

"The baby is fine, Sigyn is just sleeping normally now I don't detect any more dark magic in her. This pendent she wears I felt it's magic before, it has Loki's trace on it. If she had not been wearing this in battle she would have died of that I am sure, I don't know why he gave it to her but I am glad he did"

Adira let out a deep breath and started to cry as she took her friends hand "Sigyn you did it, your child is safe and so are you now please my friend open your eyes"

Hours later Sigyn opened her eyes to find Adira looking down at her, she started to panic "What happened oh the baby is the baby ok?" she was shaking

"Sigyn listen to me the baby is just fine as are you, it worked" replied Master Raphael gently. Sigyn fell back against the pillows and breathed as sigh of relief "Thank heavens, I must ask do anyone know about the child"

"No but the King as been inquiring a lot about your condition, I cannot say for sure if he knows or not but something is not right. I must go and report that you are awake" Sigyn nodded and Adira left the room

"I will go now and let you rest, and you will do so" she nodded " Yes master" he stopped

"it's not master anymore Sigyn you have passed your trial, I am very proud you" He smiled closing the door behind him.

A few days passed Sigyn was feeling a lot stronger with the expectation of the morning sickness, thankfully she was left alone due to the Kings orders with the exception of Raphael who kept a close eye on her and tried to make her eat but with very little luck.

Why do they call it morning sickness when I feel sick all day long.

The sickness was so bad that he had to give her a potion to keep food down, it did wonders and before long she was able to eat a full meal. Eventually she was able to leave the healing chamber and return to her room, with very strict orders Raphael allowed her to go for short walks, but he assured that in a week or so she should be at full strength again and will be able to do as she wished provided it was not putting the child at harm.

While she felt relieved that her baby was ok, however it did not ease her anxiety. So many thoughts were running through her head as to what she was going to do, she only had a couple of months before her stomach showed the child growing inside her she did not believe she could keep it a secret for that long.

That was the least of her concerns then there was the matter of her child's heritage, Loki was born a frost giant did that mean her child will be part giant too. What needs did they have, what type of food are they given as infants? Then was the matter of Loki himself what would he do if he found out he was a father, would he try to take the child or not care at all. What ever his action the child is in danger, her husband's enemies which are many would hunt the child down in some sick act of revenge.

What in heavens name am I going to do?