A/N didn't I tell you that an update was coming? Well here you go

I Own Nothing

As Magenta watched the disgraced prince she couldn't help but think back to the young boy she had met all those years ago. He had seemed so innocent back then, it's amazing how times change. A smile tugged at her lips as she watched Loki. He was still trying to determine exactly where she was. Whenever he seemed to be getting close she was subtly move around the room, or simply coax the shadows behind him to move, making sure that it would be just enough to catch his attention.

The next three hours passed in the same manor until, finally, Loki admitted temporary defeat. "Fine! Stay hidden! I will discover your identity eventually! Mark my words!" he sword, glaring at the wall, three meters from where Magenta truly was, this enticed a quiet chuckle from the shadow bender.

A soft bell like laugh reached Loki's ears. 'A reaction! Yes!' he inwardly cheered, despite showing no reaction outwardly. For the last few hours he had been desperately trying to find some sign that he's mother had actually left someone with him and that he was not simply losing his mind. The constant silence was threatening to break him mentally but that single, albeit quiet, sound had reignited his sanity.

Loki opened his mouth to say something, only to be interrupted by the sound of the door opening. Turning around Loki was shocked to see a small ginger cat walking into the room with an air of arrogance that seemed to surround all cats. Loki was surprised, cats were not native to Asgard and very few had found their way across the realms. Watching the cat wearily Loki watched as the creature moved straight past him to sit itself in front of one of the walls. Meowing expectantly at the shadows.

Loki smirked victoriously. "I may not be able to find you but it seems that your feline companion can."

The small ginger cat looked intently at the god, as if deciding whether or not to trust him. 'It will probably decide against it. Everyone else has.' Loki thought bitterly. Surprisingly though the creature chose to approach regardless, rubbing its face against his leg contently.

Magenta smiled at Scratches, in his cat form, as he befriended the dishonoured prince. 'He can't be that bad if Scratches likes him.' she thought. The Creata was a very good judge of character. It was said on her home realm that if a Creata reacted badly to a person then the person was not to be trusted. Scratches approval only made Magenta want to get to know the mysterious man more. However, Queen Frigga's instructions had been very clear, she was not to speak to Loki nor show herself… but the queen did say speak… she said nothing about signing.

Taking a breath and outstretching her hand, taking care to remain hidden, she concentrated on the shadows around her. With each breath she focused on feeling the intangible darkness around her until she felt it tingling on her skin and in the air around her. Focusing she moved the shadows to float in front of Loki, spelling out: 'He likes you'.

Loki's indifferent façade fell in surprise as when the words appeared, a look of curiosity quickly replacing it as he read. "So he is yours I take it?"

The letters shifted, 'Yes'.

"Will you tell me your name?"

'No'.

"I see. Are you male or female?"

'What matter of that is yours?' she signed back, not wanting to reveal much about herself.

The self-assured smirk slid back into place, as naturally as air through lungs. "So you're female." Before she could respond Loki waved his hand through her waves, sending the shadows scattering. "A male would have no trouble admitting without further questions."

His voice held a thread of condensation that send a spark of anger through her body. 'Maybe he is just a jerk after all.' She thought, fighting to keep the words from slipping from her mouth.

"Oh come now, show yourself. I know you're there." Loki said, taking a step towards her, hand outstretched as if to touch her.

Acting on instinct Magenta summoned the shadows to form a blade in her hand, lashing out she sliced the palm of his hand, causing him to stumble back. Moving around the room silently she formed the words in front of him, 'You would be wise to remember I am not a hand maid'.

Loki chucked, "No you are not." he said slowly.

The door opened once more to reveal the two male guards from earlier. "We are here to relieve your other guard." One of the men, tall with grey blue eyes, said, looking around the room to see if he could spot her.

With a low whistle Magenta left the room, Scratches following close behind. Once she was far enough away she allowed the shadows to fall.

"Magenta?" A voice called, turning she found herself before the eldest prince of Asgard, Thor. The blonde smiled widely at her. "How did your first shift go?"

"It was… interesting, your majesty." Magenta replied, inclining her head respectfully.

Thor ducked down to catch her gaze, "Please call me Thor." Once the woman looked up he continued, "Interesting good or interesting bad?"

Thinking back to the events that had unfolded during her shift Magenta said slowly, "Too soon to tell."

"So you will be continuing?" Thor asked with some surprise in his voice. Magenta raised an eyebrow at his tone. "Excuse the surprise." He hurriedly said, "It is not a question of your ability to guard my brother, just your willingness. He can be a bit…" he struggled to find the right word.

"Disconcerting?" she offered.

"Sadistic asshole is the term most frequently used by my Midgardian friends when describing Loki." Thor replied, causing Magenta to laugh.

"Well be that as it may," she said once she had calmed down, "I think there's more to him. So if I am allowed, I would like to continue guarding him."

Thor nodded, "I would be very happy if you did."

Loki glared at the two males as they shut his door.

Lying on his bed he looked at the cut on his palm, a cloth pressed to it to slow the bleeding. His thoughts to wander back to his mysterious guard. Though he knew that his actions would be reported back to his mother Loki had no regrets in approaching her. For by doing so he learned that not only was she female, but she was also feisty. "Oh yes… this will be fun."

Also yeah i removed the teaser chapter