Synn walked with Loki up the steps towards the castle, still very nervous. She was not as nervous as she had been before, now that Loki had calmed her down, but nothing was going to stop the worry bubbling up from the pit of her stomach. Synn was pretty sure that they wouldn't like her, after all a whole orphanage hated her, why would the King and Queen feel any different?

When the two friends stepped through the door Synn couldn't believe her eyes. There was food everywhere! Never before had she seen so much food. There were two tables piled high with delicious fruits and meats, and there were maids walking around with platters of amazing looking food. Synn felt her belly rumble, she hadn't eaten that day, but was thankful for the noise of people talking and the beautiful music that was being played to cover up the horrible noises that her stomach was making.

There were precious jewels and artifacts lined up on the walls, some were from the war with the Jotuns, some were from other wars that Synn had learned about in class, and some Synn had no idea what they were. Even the people here, who danced and sang merrily were beautiful, the women with their fancy dresses and lovely hair and the men, who had brushed back their hair and put on nice outfits. This made her think of Loki, she really hadn't taken into account what he looked like that night.

Synn quickly took a look at her friend, he too looked very handsome this evening, in his leather, gold, green, and black outfit. The green was the same colour as his eyes, making them stand out. Synn couldn't help but stare at him, he really did look quite nice this evening. Loki turned to look at her.

"What are you looking at? Do I have something on my face?" Loki asked.

"No." Synn peeped, blushing and looking away. Loki shook his head and smiled at his odd friend.

The front entrance to the palace, where the ball was being held, was absolutely magnificent. Synn had thought that it was beautiful when she had toured here, but with the music and the elaborate food and artifacts, everything was even more gorgeous than before.

"Do you like it?" Loki asked.

"It's spectacular." Synn said, letting go of Loki's arm and spinning around. She laughed happily, a huge smile on her face. Loki grinned at her. He took Synn's hand and led her away from the door to where he knew his brother was, as there was a swarm of girls all circled around one blond haired boy.

Loki really didn't care much for the ball that seemed to resemble a party more than it did an actual ball. All he cared about was Synn meeting his parents. Synn looked absolutely beautiful tonight, Loki could hardly take his eyes off her. The dress fit her quite nicely and she had a naturel beauty about her that was hard to find among most girls at the palace, who wore so much powder and cream that it was almost like they had an extra face. Loki loved hiding their makeup and watching as the girls freaked out.

Synn and Loki stopped outside of a group of girls all giggling and whispering. Synn frowned, what was this for?

"Would you like to meet my brother?" Loki asked.

"Your brother?" Synn had no idea how any of these girls could possibly be his brother. Then she remembered how all the girls she had ever met fawned over Thor like he was the most wonderful being ever to walk the face of Asgard. He must be right in the middle of all the girls, Synn guessed.

"Oh." Synn said when she reached her conclusion. "Sure, I'll meet your brother."

So Loki pushed through the crowd of girls, none of them paying any attention to them. After a while of pushing the two friends stumbled through to find Thor sitting on a golden chair, admiring the praises the girls were throwing at him, and he even had one massaging his shoulders. Synn suppressed the urge to laugh at the funny display, it must be nice to get all that attention.

"Ah!" Thor exclaimed upon seeing Loki break through the crowd. "Brother! Have you come to join me and my wonderful friends?" Thor asked joyfully. Loki looked over at the girls who glared at him, not liking their prince's attention not to be on them. Loki scoffed.

"I will have to decline, Thor." Loki said, obviously wanting nothing to do with these squabbling girls. Synn couldn't help but feel glad that Loki hadn't turned out like his brother.

"Well what do you need, dear brother?" Thor asked. Synn ad been behind Loki, completely out of sight of Thor. Loki stepped aside, reveling Synn standing there looking like a frightened sheep.

"This is my friend Synn, I would like you to meet her." Loki said. Thor smiled at Synn, seeming to pick up on her nervousness.

"No need to be afraid I don't bite." Thor said, getting of his chair to shake Synn's hand. Thor seemed like a nice boy, only a couple years older than Loki, though much more muscular, especially for someone of his age.

Synn shook Thor's hand, but Thor stopped her, held out her hand and kissed it. Synn's face turned cherry red, Loki scowled.

"It's nice to meet you." She said quietly.

"It's nice to meet you to!" Thor said loudly. "And to think I thought you weren't real!"

"So I heard." Synn answered. Loki would often complain that brother didn't think that she was real. That no girl as beautiful as Loki described her would want to be friends with him. Synn would blush and tell Loki that Thor were just teasing him.

"Well, now that I know you are real, how about we dance?" Thor asked holding out his hand for Synn.

"Oh- umm," Synn looked back at Loki, who shrugged like it wasn't a big deal. But it was to Synn. She had absolutely no clue how to dance.

"Yes, that would be lovely." Synn said, making sure to use her manners. Synn put her hand in Thor's outstretched one and he whisked her away from the safety of Loki. Synn glanced back at him, a look of surprise on her face, Loki smiled and chuckled to himself. Behind him she could see the girls who had been crowded around Thor earlier. They were all glaring at her with jealousy and dislike radiating off them. Synn paid no mind to them and focused on not stepping on Thor's feet.

Synn had stepped on her partners feet at least three times in the first minute before Thor realized.

"Have you never danced before?" He asked her. Synn shook her head looking at the ground. She could feel heat creeping up on her cheeks.

"I have an idea that might be of some assistance." Thor offered. Synn looked up feeling hopeful.

"Since you seem so keen to step on my feet-" Synn blushed even harder. "Why do you not stand on them while I dance?"

"Are you sure?" Synn asked.

"Quite sure." Thor said with a charming smile. "You are very small, the extra weight will not hinder me."

That was how Synn found herself standing on Prince Thor's feet while they danced around the hall. Synn could not help but let out a surprised laugh when Thor's idea actually worked. They were getting some odd looks, and Synn was sure that her face was as red as Thor's cape, but Synn was having loads of fun!

When the song ended Thor took her hand, placed a kiss on the back and left to his adoring crowd of girls. Synn stood stunned for a moment as she let what just happened sink in. She had just danced on the feet of the Prince of Asgard! She looked over to where Loki was standing to find him with his eyes trained on his brother, a scowl on his face. Synn walked over to her friend, hoping to find out what was wrong.

"Loki, are you alright?" Synn asked, concern written on her face. She knew of Loki's dislike for Thor, but did not think that it could be all that bad, they were brothers after all.

Loki tore his eyes away from Thor.

"Yes." He said, a smile appearing on his face. "I was just deep in thought."

"What about?" Synn asked.

"How much I love this song, care to share it with me?" Loki asked, gesturing to the dance floor.

"As long as you do not mind my clumsy feet!" Synn said with a smile.

"Of course not." Loki put out his hand for Synn to take. She did a small curtsy, something she had learned in her etiquette class and the two friends set off onto the dance floor. While Synn had stepped all over Thor, too which she was still quite embarrassed, with Loki it was much easier. The song had slowed, and Loki was careful to match his footsteps with hers. Synn smiled up at Loki greatful for his patence with her lack of dancing skills. Loki smiled back, knowing just how lucky he was to be here dancing with his angel.

Through the night Loki and Synn had a wonderful time. Synn was introduced to Frigga, Loki's mother. She was so kind and welcoming, Synn could not be happier. She was never able to meet Odin Officially as he had some kingly duties to attend to that swept him away from the ball. Though from the way he looked at his wife when saying goodbye Synn knew that there was nothing that could come between them. A love like that was rare. She was scared to admit to herself that she was jealous of Loki for how lucky he was to have such a loving family. She could only hope that one day she too would have a family like that.

Finally in the early hours of the morning the ball came to a close. Loki walked with Synn to the entrance of the dance hall.

"Are you sure you do not want someone to walk you home? It is quite late, I do not know what I would do if something happened to you." Loki said, worry apparent in his eyes.

"Do not worry, Loki, this is not the first time I have been out at this time. I deeply enjoy walking at night." Synn answered, a small smile on her face.

"If you insist. I will see you later at the clearing, right?" Loki asked.

"Of course, I would not miss it for the world. Goodnight Loki." Synn said, reaching up on her tippy toes to give Loki a small kiss on the cheek. She blushed as she walked away from Loki at a rather quick pace.

"Goodnight my angel." Loki said as he watched as Synn disappeared into the darkened street, rubbing the spot on his face where Synn had left her kiss. He walked back into the castle with a smile on his face, he could not wait to see her again.