I'm so sorry guys. I'm late uploading...again.

Anyways, this is the AU sequel to What Thor Could Never Have so it take place off of chapter 9. If you haven't read the parent fic first I highly suggest you do or things could get very confusing.

If you've been following along the whole time then here's a little note for you. This starts several weeks before the time skip in chapter 9, so it is basically a flashback. I apologize for this being so short, but it's set up like a Prologue. Other chapters will be longer. Okay I'm done "talking" now.

I don't own Thor.

Enjoy.

Several weeks ago…

Eisa was cleaning the bar at Dalla's saloon. It had been two weeks since Loki's failed attempt to take over Asgard, and she hadn't seen him since. Odin had separated the two upon their return to the palace, and from what Eisa had heard Loki was sitting in a cell awaiting his sentencing. Eisa herself had been anxiously waiting for news regarding her own situation. No word had come on what would happen to her or her child, and she dreaded the day it would.

Eisa missed Loki dearly. Whenever she was apart from him she always did, always had. Sighing she finished wiping down the counter and moved on to the tables. They had closed only an hour ago and Eisa had told Dalla she would lock up. She lived upstairs after all.

Dalla had been hesitant to leave her alone. Even on Asgard crime happened, and an ex noble was a target for many. However, Eisa had convinced the older woman she would be fine and Dalla had eventually given in, but only because she knew of Eisa's magical capability and believed she could protect herself.

Eisa herself wasn't worried. If someone wanted her dead she was sure they would have tried by now. On the other hand she could be targeted due to her relationship with Loki and his recent misdeeds, but she shook that idea away. After living alone in the bar's upstairs for the past few months she had become accustomed to having strange fears delved from paranoia. Now she was able to just ignore them.

She finished up the last table and went to clean and put away the remaining drink glasses. Once that was done she gave the building another look over before she retired upstairs satisfied by how it appeared. The last thing she wanted was for Dalla to return to an unpresentable work place.

Eisa sighed as she bathed and changed into a night gown. She sat on the windowsill and looked out at the city. The moon was full and seemed to make the golden buildings glow. Her eyes closed as she became lost in thought, a habit she had picked up recently. Subconsciously her hand came to set on her stomach and she sighed. Since she had told Odin of her pregnancy she no longer concealed herself from view. The looks and whispers that went around were not unnoticed, but they were easily ignored. Eisa didn't regret what she had done.

Her face twitched as a sharp blot of pain went through her abdomen. It was the same every time, small pains like little icy daggers would come and go. This wasn't anything new, it had happened before. However it seemed to worsen after her encounter with Laufey. She hadn't told anyone yet, but if things continued this way Eisa knew she would have no choice.

After about an hour had passed Eisa stood walking over to her bedside table. She opened the drawer to retrieve a potion she had been using to help herself sleep. Ever since the bifrost had been destroyed she had trouble sleeping. However when she looked inside she paused before moving various things around. It was gone.

"Looking for something?" A voice asked from behind and she jumped turning quickly to face the intruder, but when she saw them she froze. "You look as though you have seen a ghost Eisa."

"Loki…" Eisa's voice came out as a mere whisper. "What are you doing here? I heard you were in prison awaiting your trial." Hesitantly she stood moving towards him. "Please tell me you did not…"

"I did not escape Eisa; that would not have been in the favor of either of us." Loki held up his wrist where a gold metal band was attached. "My trial was today. This band seals my magic. I am required to wear it until Odin deems me trustworthy again."

The way he said Odin's name was so hateful it made Eisa flinch. "Loki, you cannot blame your father for everything…"

"He is not my father!" Loki snapped turning on her and she froze with an expression of fear. Loki stopped and sighed rubbing a hand over his face. "I am sorry; I should not take this out on you." He said after a moment.

"No, it…it is fine." Eisa said slightly shaken. Loki was never one for yelling, and any time he did it had always scared her. "If your magic is sealed how did you get in here?"

"It does not take magic to pick a lock Eisa." Loki walked towards her and though she stiffened she didn't move away. He quietly spoke again. "He told me was his decision regarding our situation was." His hand slowly moved to lie on Eisa's belly. Loki was hesitant as though he was afraid to touch her.

"What was it?" Eisa asked as a touch of fear began to creep into her mind. She set a hand over his preventing him from moving away.

His other hand moved to touch her face. "Relax Eisa, it is not bad news." Loki told her. "He compromised. If you agree to meet with your family and make peace he will grant your noble title back to you. He does not wish for any fights to break out." Loki paused and seemed to hesitate. "If you agree to this once you title is restored he will allow us to marry." His breath caught. "That is if you still wish to." Loki reached into his pocket and pulled out a ring. The same ring Eisa had been holding onto since that night in the library. "I know this is what you were looking for."

Eisa's eyes welled up. "Loki…" Her arms came up and she kissed him holding him close to her. "Of course I still wish to. You should not even have to ask."

Loki smiled letting her go. "I am going to anyway." Stepping back he knelt down. "Eisa, will you marry me?"

"Yes," She said as her tears began to fall. "I will."

Loki placed the ring on her finger to replace the promise ring he had put there. As soon as it was in place Eisa embraced him once again. "I love you Eisa." He said softly.

"I love you too Loki." For a moment they stayed that way with her held in his arms. Finally Eisa spoke again. "Stay here." Her words were soft but he heard her. Loki looked at her questioningly. "Please, I just do not want to be alone tonight."

A look of understanding crossed over Loki's features and he nodded. "I am here Eisa." The two climbed into her bed. Loki wrapped his arms around her so his hands rested on her stomach. Eisa and Loki both drifted off in the other's embrace. Both slept better than they had in a long time, and Eisa's sleeping draught lay forgotten in her drawer.

Dalla had arrived at the bar the same time she always did but was surprised to find Eisa was not yet awake. After waiting for about an hour the older woman decided to go wake her. What she found was definitely unexpected. "Eisa what in Valhalla…" Dalla's words trailed off but they were enough to wake both Eisa and Loki.

Eisa blinked a few times before she realized what was going on. "Dalla?!" She shrieked in surprise. "What are you doing here?" It was then that she remembered Loki and knew what the woman must have been thinking. "No! Dalla I promise you this is not how it looks." Eisa said sitting up. Both she and Loki were still fully clothed so she hoped Dalla's thoughts would change.

"I would hope not Eisa. Odin knows that last thing you two need is to be found like that." Dalla rubbed her forehead. "I just came to wake you. You have slept two hours later than you normally do."

"Two hours?" Eisa asked quickly jumping out of her bed. Loki who had yet to say anything calmly followed her. "I am sorry Dalla, I will be right down."

Dalla nodded and then turned to Loki. "I do hope you were released and did not escape to see her. If you did you could both be severely punished."

"Do not fear for that. I was released." Loki told the woman. "I would not do anything that could result in Eisa being harmed."

Dalla nodded before she turned to exit the room. Once she was gone Eisa turned to Loki. "You should probably go before anyone begins arriving." Eisa said reluctantly. "Tell Odin I agree to his conditions, and I will meet with my family in the near future. Give me time to contact Tyr."

Loki nodded before taking Eisa's hand. Slowly he kissed the back of it. "I shall see you soon Eisa. Until then stay safe." His hand fell to her stomach.

"Of course." Eisa replied with a small smile. "Until then."

Loki nodded once more before leaving. Eisa sighed once he was gone and sat back on her bed. A few minutes later she stood once again and dressed before heading downstairs where Dalla was waiting. Since she had slept in she decided to make sure she did a few extra things today. She knew Dalla did not mind, but Eisa still felt bad for it.

The day itself was not terrible. It was nearly impossible for Eisa to become irritated or upset, even when she heard some of the not so quiet whispers about her circulating around the bar. Every time she started to feel the effects of their words she only had to look down at her hand to feel better. Loki's ring stuck out as a reminder that things were already beginning to look up again, and for that she was grateful.

So the two thought things were finally looking up for them. In their joy however they had forgotten one important thing. There will always be enemies and danger, even where you least expect it; even in people and events long forgotten. Oh yes, there will always be darkness threatening to strike.

A dark figure smiled cruelly to itself. They would let Loki and Eisa enjoy their happiness while it lasted. Allow them to believe things could only move forward and then come back to rip it all away. Revenge is sweetest when properly executed, so they would be sure to move at the perfect moment.

There were parts of Loki's past even Eisa did not know about, and that past was about to be thrown back at both of them. Eisa had become a target long ago; she just didn't know it yet.

And there's the start of the second sequel. Hopefully I'll update All They Ever Wanted sometime this weekend. I've decided rather than trying to force out two chapters a week I'll alternate between the two stories. So this weekend will be All They Ever Wanted and Next weekend will be Mistakes Lay in the Past and so on. I hope you're all okay with this.

Leave a review with your thoughts on this one. I really do value your thoughts guys.

See ya.