I wanted to write something dramatic and fluffy just because I could, fluff helps me relax and university is stressing me at the moment. Well man on man love warnings at the start, if you don't like then please don't read. I don't own anything here. I have dyslexia but this has been through a spell checker so be nice about spelling and grammar I do my best I am only human after all. Oh I don't have a beta I think I ate my last one, if you want to volunteer that would be nice but if you don't then please don't tell me to go find one.

How did I fall for you?

Part one:

Love he decided was a strange emotion, you could never tell when it was going to strike or where it might hide before showing itself at just the wrong moment. Loki had never seriously thought that he would fall in love; neither had the god of mischief ever considered the fact that when his whimsical heart chose to love, of all the people it could chose from it would decide on some on like him. But all the evidence pointed to the fact that this was indeed the case, he was in love with the biggest idiot on Asgard. Loki let out a sigh, this aggravating feeling had not been part of his plan, but the god had quickly discovered that his heart had no care of his plans. He had also found that these feelings wouldn't go away no matter how hard he tried to ignore them. The raven haired immortal had even tried applying logic to his feelings in an attempt to if not get rid of them to at least arrange them into something which made sense of the emotions he had for the one he loved.

The trickster was trying very hard to hide his feelings, so far Loki knew he had been successful no one was aware of them...Well this was not entirely true there was one person who was well aware of his feelings and who they were for, this was Sigyn the only friend the god of mischief had on Asgard. It had not surprised Loki in the slightest when she had turned to him and told him he was in love and spoken the name of the one he loved. The goddess of faithfulness told the dark haired immortal that she had seen how his feelings were affecting him and promised him that she would not tell the secret of his heart. However it was not that promise which haunted Loki, it was her words after that. "One day you won't be able to hide your love for him any more and then what will you do my friend?"

As much as Loki tried to dismiss her words as unlikely to come true he knew that Sigyn had a point, at some time he was going to accidently show what he felt, however the trickster was unwilling to confess the truth to Thor, he couldn't help but feel that the thunder god would think he was lying or trying somehow to trick him. He wouldn't have blamed the other immortal for such a reaction to his confession, but at the same time Loki was also made even more hesitant to confess he loved Thor when this was most likely to be his reaction.

The silver tongued god had yet another valid reason in his mind for his enforced silence on the love he now knew was hiding deep in his heart, this was that the fact that the raven haired immortal knew that the thunder god was in love with another, the one Thor loved was of cause the mortal woman Jane. With her being female Loki was fairly convinced that not only would the blonde immortal not believe his confession it would also be undesirable to him.

It was a month after this that a messenger came from the oracles, ever since they had prophesied Ragnarök there had been unease amongst the gods of Asgard when one of their white and silver clad messengers arrived today was no exception. The young woman politely bowed her head in greeting to Odin before speaking in a clear voice which seemed to fill the throne room. "King of the gods I come from the oracles with an important message to impart. Will you assemble all the god and goddess of Asgard so they might hear it?"

At the request for all the immortals to be present Odin knew that whatever she had to say was very important, he quickly dispatched messengers and it was not long before all of the gods of Asgard were present in the throne room to hear what the messenger had to say. Once she was sure that all were present the young woman began. "Long has it been known by the oracles that since they foretold of Ragnarök, that it has been hoped by the those of Asgard that someday there might be another way, however as is well known only if those involved changed could the future also change. Two weeks ago a silver and gold light spilt forth from the pool of futures and a great power shook the runes of fate. The great oracle stepped forward, she was surrounded by this power and the light and she told a new fate for the nine realms with these words; this light represents the joining of two souls in true and lasting love it can change the long foretold doom of Ragnarök. If the true love which resides in the heart of the trickster of Asgard can be revealed and returned fully then shall Asgard and the other realms be spared its fate. However if the true love of the one called Loki is not returned by the one who it belongs to then all shall not be well, for in denying the great and pure truth which has come from the trickster's heart, Asgard and all of the nine realms will be denied the greatest king as well as the king who can save them all."

There was silence in the throne room, slowly all eyes turned in the direction of the raven haired immortal and Loki felt highly uncomfortable under their scrutiny but refused to show it. Odin looked to the messenger. "Is this all?"

"Yes king of the gods."

"Thank the oracles for me; at least we have some hope now." The messenger nodded, she left quickly and quietly. Slowly the one eyed king of the gods turned his own gaze to the trickster of Asgard, he could see that Loki was very nervous but fighting not to show it. Odin could understand the other immortals reaction, a lot of weight had just unexpectedly fallen onto the shoulders of the dark haired god and it concerned his heart which was something the trickster of Asgard guarded well. As far as the king of the gods was aware he was not in love with any one, and if this was not the case, then Loki had done such a good job of hiding the fact that he was in love that finding out who this person was from him would most likely prove to be a enormous problem.

It was Volstagg who broke the stunned silence which up to now had hung over the throne room be exclaiming loudly. "LOKI! We are all relying on Loki to fall truly in love and tell the truth! Loki a King! We might as well just accept our doom now."

Odin glared at him and then spoke angrily to the warrior. "Volstagg! Stop it. These words from the oracle are the first chance we have ever had to try and prevent Ragnarök. Loki please come and stand before me." Reluctantly Loki did so, he was still keenly aware of all the eyes on him as he stood before the king. "You heard what the messenger said, something has obviously changed in your heart."

The god of mischief looked at the floor, he refused to look up at Odin and did not speak, the king of the gods let out a deep sigh. "Loki, please you are not in trouble, but at least tell us truthfully if your heart belongs to someone."

After a few moments Loki spoke in a quiet but clear voice. "Yes, there is someone in my heart."

"That is good, are you willing to tell us who this person is?"

"No king of the gods, my adopted father, I cannot."

The all father frowned at Loki for a moment, there had been a tone to the cannot in his sentence that spoke of this actually being the case. "I can tell you truly cannot my adopted son but can you tell us why this is the case?"

"He loves another, so even if I did confess my love it would not be returned, so you see once again they foretell our doom."

"He...Loki, the one you love is male?" Odin asked needing to confirm this, the trickster gave a single nod, and the king of the gods spoke again. "You are sure they love another?"

"Yes, he has been in a relationship of long standing with a woman, therefore I concealed my love for him. I am sorry, to know the true love I carry for him in my heart could save all the worlds and at the same time that it cannot do so because it would not be returned pains me greatly." As he spoke Loki looked up, his blue eyes met the single one of the all father and he knew that for once the raven haired god did not lie.

"Oh Loki." He said softly with a sad smile on his face. "You have clearly carried the pain of an unrequieted love for a long time, it greaves me that you have not confided in me, yet I can understand why you have not. We have not been close for some time, this is my fault I should have tried harder to mend our relationship."

"We shall both have to try harder father... maybe someday if I can find a hope of the love I hold being returned I will tell him but for now, there is nothing I can do."

"Very well my son. I will push you no further. I trust that you will all leave Loki be on this subject, only time will tell if his love can be shown and returned. Therefore we would be foolish in the extreme to try and force him."

With a bow to Odin, Loki left the throne room, no one was too surprised when Sigyn followed him out, the two were close friends, and if the god of mischief ever needed a friend it was at this time. The immortal residents of Asgard began to talk amongst themselves, trying to puzzle out who was the true love of Loki. They were all quiet sure that being his only friend the goddess of faithfulness would know the answer to this question, but just as equally they knew Sigyn would never tell them such an important secret unless it were vital that she do so. Odin sat back in his throne his eye straying over the gods present trying himself to puzzle out who Loki had been talking about, it was times like this he missed his wife more than he could say Frigg would have known exactly how to help the trickster and how to talk to him about all of this.

Slowly Thor came up the steps to stand beside his father and addressed him in quiet tones. "Do you know who it is father?"

"No my son I wish I did, but Loki is correct if they love another at this time then it would be unwise to revel what he feels."

Thor nodded in silent agreement; he couldn't help but wonder who it was that Loki truly loved whoever they were it would have to be someone very special. It had surprised the thunder god to discover that the raven haired immortal was truly in love but the oracles did not lie. Thor was sure it must have to hurt a lot to be in love with someone who not only loved someone else but loved another who was female, he was sure that Loki must have so little hope of his love being returned. The thunder god wanted nothing more than to be able to assist the other immortal with his problem but Thor was unsure that the trickster would appreciate his support. Still the blonde prince of Asgard couldn't help but feel he should at least offer his aid in this delicate situation. This decided Thor stepped down from the dais, quietly the thunder god left the throne room unnoticed, he set off to the rooms of the trickster. When he got there Thor knocked on the door and waited. "Who is it?" Asked Loki from inside.

"It's Thor can I come in?"

"Yes."

The blonde immortal went in, he found Sigyn and Loki settled on the carpet before the fire, Thor crossed the room he settled down with them. "Look I know you probably don't want my help with all of this, but I want to offer it any way Loki."

Slowly Loki looked at the other god. "Thank you Thor, if you can help I will let you know. Would you like to join us in a game of chess?"

"But I can't play well and it's for two players."

Sigyn smiled gently. "How about this I'll help you play Loki."

Thor gave the goddess a large grin. "Thank you."

So they settled down to play chess, after this Thor being in company with Loki and Sigyn became a more common sight. The other immortals quickly noticed this fact but no one felt it wise to comment on their situation. Most of them put it down to the thunder god just trying to be helpful to the other immortal while he puzzled out what to do with his feelings and the prophecy which now held the god of mischief at its centre.