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Juno stumbled sideways a few steps, not use to portal travel. She seemed to be at the rainbow bridge and a man in golden armor and a sword-

She put her hands up, "Wow. Easy gate keeper. I have word for Thor. It is very important.

Heimdall eyed her a moment, "You are one of the sisters" he spoke, more stating a fact than asking a question. "You may pass"

"Is it that obvious?" She asked before looking beyond the Rainbow bridge, "Could you perhaps tell me where to find Thor? I haven't been here before."

He smiled a little, "Follow the bridge. You will find your way."

"Thank you Gate Keeper." She bowed respectively before teleporting part way across the bridge and then to the other side.

It was actually pretty clear which way to go, the road after the bridge lead straight up to the palace and the guards there were quick to alert Thor of Juno's arrival. Soon they were leading her into the throne room where Thor stood, halfway down the steps from the throne, speaking to his friends. He really wasn't one to be sitting above others.

Juno didn't approach Thor. He seemed to be busy talking about something and although it was important news she didn't like approaching groups without invite.

"MEOW" Her furry familiar called out, alerting the King of their presence. Juno looked down at her familiar.

"Thanks Brutus." It was half sarcastic, half serious. The sand car merely purred.

Thor looked up and saw her, giving a questioning look before it clicked and he recognized her, "Sister of Ceres! What brings you to Azgard?" he greeted, stepping forward through his friends to meet her.

"Umm.. Juno is actually my name." She corrected him/introduced herself. "I have something I wish to inform you of...privately." She said looking around Thor to the other people in the room.

Thor nodded, "Friends, this is Juno, sister of Ceres. Juno, this is Siv and the warriors three." he looked to the group, "please, give us a moment."
They each nodded in turn and walked out as a group. As the massive doors closed, Thor looked back at Juno, "Is all well?" he inquired, "Ceres is alright, is she not?"

"Ceres is... alright. I think." She shook her head, "But that is not why I'm here. I have urgent news from your brother; Loki."

Thor frowned, "What has he done?"

"More like what he's trying to prevent from happening. It's obvious he let information slip to the Frost Giants, one of which was a relic of the past hidden on Midgud." Juno explained how he tried to retrieve the staff before the Giants, "He went after the Giants while I came to inform you of the situation. I don't know what he hoped you would do when you learned of this but... yeah. That's what's going on."

Thor's frown deepened. While he was actually rather proud to hear of Loki's helping the over all information was not pleasant, "This is dire indeed." he looked away, thinking on it a moment, "I cannot risk sending an army to Yodenheim... yet I cannot risk having them bring such a weapon here, with army of their own." he ran a hand through his hair, troubled with the dilema. Risk lives now or risk lives later? Did make a difference? Was there another way? Byleistr had already made it clear, he did not want to speak terms. Not with him anyway. Thor's head hung low, "Odin would know the right path..."

Juno put a hand on his shoulder after a moment, "I think Loki believed you choose the right path upon hearing this news. Should you request it," She whipped out weapon and her shoes seemed to have formed blades on bottom, "I shall follow you into battle... I rather enjoy the ice."

Thor gave her a bit of a smile, "You are good to offer but should you not be with your sister? You did not sound confident of her health."

She lowered her sctyle and her blades vanished, "Ceres is a very unique situation right now. I can't help her but I can help you and Loki."

Thor nodded, "Then I accept. We leave for Yodenheim at dawn."

Juno nodded and there was a pause, "So...You're king huh? "

"... that is correct" Thor sighed, "though technically I am only acting King until my father awakens. He could not have taken a worse time to leave the throne. I am well suiting for fighting battles, not wars"

"I see... Also, is that pinkish circle back there Ceres' magic?" She asked refering to a part of the floor that was cracked in a perfect circle and decorated with various shaped marble pieces around it.

"Indeed" Thor nodded, "It was quite the spectacle."

"Huh." Juno kinda grinned a little. Perhaps a wee bit proud of her sister, "She's got guts. I'm sure your father isn't pleased with the continuous reminder of her visit."

"Meow." Brutus rubbed up against Thor's leg, looking up with his head tilted.

"Oh, This is Brutus, my familiar. He's a sand cat and apparently would like some cream." Brutus could be such a suck when he wanted something.

Thor knelt and pet the cat affectionately, "Quite the charmer this one is... SERVANTS! CREAM for our little guest" he proclaimed loudly, so that they could hear just beyond the door. The pitter patter of feet could be heard running off instantly, only to return hastily with a golden bowl of cream that was presented to the cat.

"Yes, yes he is." Juno replied.

Brutus half jumped to meet Thor's hand, enjoying the attention. He jumped around the golden bowl happily and was about to drink when Juno's foot hooked under his neck.

"Ahem?"

Brutus backed up and bowed to Thor, making a small meow.

"He says thank you." Brutus looked up at Juno who nodded and sat beside the bowl and drank and purred the entire time.