...At the sea of Asgard...

I arrive in the nick of time beside Knight in a hue of green magic.

"You have come!" Knight said, her eyes brightening. "I thought you would have stayed back at the castle."

I sheepishly smile getting my footing.

"Can't exactly miss my parent's farewell," I said.

Knight nods as I take her hand.

The dead have been sent off the docks in little boats burning in flames. Many Asgardians let go of their candle cube after the fallen. I look down to mine-that I had brought myself-in my right hand. I cannot believe it. The passing of two people seen throughout my life. Now they are not in my future. But what is in my future is a Queen and a child.

Odin and Frigga; gone.

"It is time to let go," Knight said.

"About time," I said, turning my head towards Knight. "Isn't it?"

Knight nods.

I turn my head back towards the lantern.

"Goodbye,Mother," I said, softly.

I let go of the lantern.

Knight lets go of her's, too.

The two join the others in the coming darkness.

I remember how Frigga had been of a mother to me, how Thor had tried to be a brother-it is worthy to note Thor succeeded; at least, my Thor did-,and Odin just being an awkward parent around me because we were not of the same cloth and blood. For that I can forgive Odin on the parenting part; not many know how to raise a Frost Giant's offspring quite well! Frigga taught me to fight and use magic to my desire.Their souls breeze into the night sky leaving behind dark remains of rafts lacking bodies. I feel tears coming out of my eyes.

I squeeze Knight's hand.

We have a second attack to prepare for.

I wipe off the tears from my eyes.

"I am always here for you, Loki," Knight said.

"And for that I am grateful," I said, sharing a fond smile with Knight.

Together, we can get through this as All-Father and All-Mother of Asgard.

Together, we are stronger than before.