The epilogue is from Loki's POV

"Goodbye, Loki. I love you," Eden said, looking up at me.

"I love you too, mine Eden," I said, fighting the tears brimming in my eyes.

I saw her walk away with her friend, Rachel. Over the weeks they had been here they had all endeared themselves towards the Ǣsir, but none more so than Eden. She will always be remembered here; either as the mortal who defeated Hel or the woman to love me. The Bifrost picked up speed. The beam of light shot out from the end of it. She was gone.

My brother put his arm around my shoulders.

"We shall all miss them, brother," he said. "And I'm sure there are ways to see her."

"Father would never let me," I said bitterly. "He knows I would not be separated from her twice. Valhalla forbids I should be happy for once."

"Brother," Thor said, his voice stern, "Watch your tongue."

"Leave me be," I said, pulling away from him.

I heard him calling out to me but I did not listen. I transported myself to my study. Waving my hand over the scrying bowl, I requested to see Eden. The water shimmered and showed a wooden house in front of a lake. The demigods were standing with a centaur, talking. I could see Eden stood with Rachel's arms around her. Tears were streaming down her face. The centaur looked at her with sympathy in his eyes.

"Go back to your cabin, dear," he said. "The others will fill me in. Take Rachel with you."

She nodded and walked off, and Rachel said thank you on her behalf. I had no idea that she would be this badly affected. It seems even though she had only just left me, I had no idea how deep her emotions ran. Once within the confines of her cabin, she hurled herself into Rachel's arms, sobbing with renewed gusto now she was in private. It pained me to see her like this. I wanted nothing more than to go to her, comfort her, but my father had ruled it that I could not.

I curled my fists in anger. How dare he dictate what I can and cannot do? I understand that he is not only my father but the Allfather, as such his word is law, but he has no rite to tell me that I cannot go to the woman I love. The picture rippled and disappeared. It took a moment for me to realise that my tears had disrupted the image.

In that moment I made a silent vow. No matter what my father, the Allfather, said, this day would not be the last time I saw her.

I swear it.

Eden.

Will.

Return...

TRUE TESTS: REVEALED

And there it is. The end of the story. Thank you to everyone who has favourited/followed the story and reviewed it (but more reviews are always appreciated!). It's always a pleasure to hear from you all!

Don't worry Loken (Loki/Eden) lovers! There will be a third installment of the story. I'm going to take a break over the Christmas period and see my family,enjoy the presents and get some serious writing done. I wish you all Happy Holidays and a happy New Year, see you all in January! Fronk x