The Arrival

As I suddenly stepped out of the transporter, I realized where I was. Asgard, land of the Aesir. I looked up slowly and stared at the...sky. It was a dark violet and swirled with magenta swirls and various blues dotting the surface as if they were a pattern. Gleaming towards the outskirts of my vision, I noticed gold waving in and out of my vision, like the All-Father himself had crushed gold and threw it in the sky in celebration of Thor's return. It was in a constant motion, flowing like the motion of energy from Earth's sun's rays. After staring for what felt like only mere seconds, Thor shook me gently, while a look of concern and joy was imprinted in his face. "Jane", he spoke with heartily laughter, "Come, there is much more to Asgard than it's skies and moons." Reluctantly, I took his arm as he escorted me down the "Rainbow Bridge" he spoke about previously during our adventure on Earth, or Midgard as they seem to call it in Asgard.

I quickly glanced down at the bridge, realizing that it was almost transparent. As I looked up at him, a flash of fear spread across my face and I gripped him with such force he immediately halted and bent to look down at me. "Jane, are you okay? Are you not well from the travel to Asgard or do you not wish to visit.." he question, with a look of sadness only a puppy could get away with. "No!", I replied a little too quickly and shrill. "The Eisen Ros-Rainbow bridge! It looks so thin and weak, I am kind of scared it will break..". Suddenly, Thor threw back his head and released a laugh so powerful it could have shaken the stars and shattered the Rainbow Bridge. Then, he looked at me with such hilarity and delight that he barely registered the mass confusion etched into my countenance. "My darling, it is not that simple. Yes, the Rainbow Bridge is fairly fragile in its current state, but I assure you it is more powerful than even Midgard's finest bridges. It could hold over 6 Asgards in current conditions. You've got nothing to fear, my fair lady. Also, but not forget that I can fly," he said with assurance and enthusiasm.

Instant relief washed over my face like the calm waves before a storm. My heart felt like it dropped a few pounds on the instant. Afterwards, we arrived at the heart of Asgard, or the Throne Room. Thor guided me down the hall and a few yards before the all-mighty All-Father, Odin. I politely requested to Thor that he released my arm, and I slowly walked a few feet further, gracefully bowing with the energy of my last leg thrust. Thor then looked at his father and began to introduce him to Jane. "Father, this is-"

"Thor, I'm sure this young lady is perfectly capable of introducing herself," Odin spoke with calmness and respect. Thor then smiled, and allowed me to speak. I spoke with confidence, yet still modest. "Hello there, All-Father, I am Jane Foster. It is a great honor to meet you. You rule a very beautiful kingdom." Odin gently smiled, sensing my nervousness. "Jane Foster, the pleasure is all mine. Thor has spoken very well of you, and I can see why already. You're quite the polite beauty, you are. Please enjoy your stay here. The servants are preparing a Grand Feast in your honor tomorrow night." I instantly blushed, feeling very grateful, yet confused. I did nothing to deserve this feast, really. Thor is the one who defeated the Destroyer on Earth. I stuttered, "B-but All-Father, it was Thor who defeated the Destroyer that Prince Loki sent to Earth...er..Midgard. I did nothing, really." The great All-Father looked at me with an expression that one looks upon their child when they are confused. Odin said, "My young lady Jane Foster, without your help, Thor might still be learning his lessons on Midgard. The Destroyer would still be running about and destroying things. All of Asgard and Midgard owes you nothing less." I stared at him with wonder and thankfulness. How could Loki hate a man such as this? Even if he had lied to Loki about what he was, it was to protect him. Still though, that would anger me too. But to take over Asgard and go that far? I have no clue. I really can't judge someone I have never met, but after what Loki has done to Thor, do I really need to?

Coming back from my thoughts, I reply, "Thank you for your generosity, sir." He beamed at me and spoke with great enthusiasm, "Well, you're quite welcome." Then quickly, he glanced at the stars and said, "Oh, Valhalla, it is really late from where you are from on Midgard! I believe it is the time you would say 2 a.m...yes?" I glanced down at my watch and gasped, "Oh my God, it is. I had no clue. Today went by so quickly, I just...wow."

Odin chuckled and gestured to Thor. "Thor, my son, will you please escort Lady Jane to her bed chambers?" Thor looked longingly at me and spoke so lightly it was if he had only breathed. "Yes, Father. Goodnight." He blinked and then gently hooked my arm around his, gently tugging and guiding me through the long, golden hallways of this beautifully enchanted castle. Before leaving, I hastily turned around and said, "Goodnight All-Father, it was amazing to meet you." He merely smiled and nodded.

We arrived at my sleeping chambers within a matter of a few minutes. As I went to open the door, Thor quickly grabbed my arm, making sure to be gentle. "Lady Jane, it was a pleasure being reunited with you again. I shall send for you in the morning and show you the entertainment that these castle walls do not always offer." Afterwards, he slowly stepped forward, his body easily towering over mine, and pressed his lips against my forehead and kissed. "There are showers in your chambers and clothes tailored just for you to sleep in. I'll send a servant before I arrive to bring your um.. 'outfit' for tomorrow. Goodnight, my fair lady. I'll see you in the morn." Then, he slowly walked away as I stepped behind the door and gradually closed it.

In my room, it smelled of freshly picked roses. The walls were gold and had a sheen of green. The bed was huge and white, while the borders were a deep black. An ironic combination, yet I quickly found to adore. My room was very spacious, and decorated with gentle orbs of light and dark furniture. As my eyes slowly scanned the room, I noticed a balcony of marble. I decided I would take a peek once I showered. So, I made a left into the matching bath chamber. I sat in there for a while and scrubbed myself so clean, I thought I had peeled away dirt like layers of an onion. In the warm water, I let my thoughts wander.

'I am in Asgard, land of the Aesir, mortals who live for thousands upon thousands of years. I am in a place where it was merely mythed to be real. A few weeks ago, I was an astrophysicist who was laughed at as if she were a child in a room of adults who are trying to prove me wrong. The Eisen Rosen Bridge Theory, the Foster Theory...they are all real. I am right, and the God of Thunder fell from the sky himself and helped prove it. His broken brother tried to kill all of us over all of his family issues..and I am not mad. I am not mad at him, but I do not pity him either.'

'Enough', I said to myself. I need to enjoy myself, as much as I love my science. It has been a long night, but I am not tired. After my bath, I stepped out and got dressed. Sprawled out on the bed was a pair of silky pants and matching shirt. The color was a deep jade, and accented with golden buttons and lining. As I slipped them on, my body began to gently tingle. I realized that the cloth had been made with a slight amount of magic. I felt refreshed and filled with awe at the touch of it. I wanted to know so badly how it worked, but then I dismissed it immediately. I need to enjoy myself,

Making my way over to the balcony, I felt the air get slightly cooler, and the smell of flowers gently wafted up to my nose. I looked over the edge, realizing that I am almost at the highest point of Asgard. I watched the streets below and saw very little people stirring about. For a few minutes, I pondered about Erik and Darcy. I wondered if they were worried, or if they felt happy for me. My eyes gazed upon the beautiful Asgardian sky, now darker than it was earlier. The gold and magenta stood out much more prominently than before, as well. I stood there, bewildered and in love.

Suddenly, I looked down, and what I saw amazed me more than anything in Asgard had so far. I saw a garden full of the most abstract plants I had ever seen in my life. I had seen many new plants while in the streets of Asgard, but even I knew that these plants were not very common at all. The plants glowed in the midst of the night, but not like fire. They shined like ice, and seemed to be very fragile. I couldn't see too well from my height, but my curiosity was at an all-time high. Out of nowhere, a figure appeared in the garden. From what I could see, the man looked quite tall and thin, but nowhere near lanky. He seemed built and defined, but not excessively. The light that reflected from the seemingly ice plants bounced off onto this man. He was quite pale, and had dark, slicked back hair. The peculiar male wore tightly fitting armor, but of an unknown color or metal.

I watched him walk around, lazily strolling in between plants and examining them. After a while of admiring them, he sat down and put his head between his hands and sat still. I tried to get a better look, but in the midst of adjusting, I knocked a small pot off the edge of the balcony, and it landed a few feet from the unidentified man's body. He immediately looked over at it, and stood straight up and peered upwards, just as I took a few steps back to remain hidden. My heart race shot up so quickly, I thought I was going to have a heart attack. I quickly scampered to my bed, and asked the orbs if they could dim themselves, and proceeded to lay myself down. After a few minutes, I sat up and peered over the edge once more, to see if the man was still there. He wasn't, just as I had figured.

I returned to the bed, and gathered the covers on top of myself.

'Who was that man? What were those plants? Where were they from? What was he doing there alone at night? I nearly gave myself away, oh my god. How embarrassing, Jane. Ugh, tomorrow I shall ask Thor who it was, and I see if I can find a way to meet him. I've got so many questions.'

A few minutes later, I felt myself slowly drifting to sleep, slipping gently into a dream…

Hi guys, it is Cierra! This is my first fanfic I am writing, so please tell me how I did. If you have any suggestions, please tell me. I have no idea what I am doing. Also, this story will have different aspects and things from the movies. Some things will be different.