A/N: I'm still working on my other story Mischief's Child but I've got some mild writer's block with that one and this plot seed just wouldn't go away. Let me know what you think about this intro chapter and whether I should continue. I think I would try to update once a week or every other week. Not sure where I'm heading yet. Thanks in advance!
Takes place one year post Avengers movie and is totally AU from Thor the Dark World.
"There is a matter of grave concern, Director Fury. My mother, Queen Frigga, would like to speak with you and the other Avengers about it and hopefully we can negotiate an agreement." Thor spoke to the gathered group in a conference room in the Heliacarrier. Tony Stark and Bruce Banner sat beside each other at a large boardroom table; across from them were Natasha Romanov and Clint Barton. Steve Rogers stood beside Nick Fury at the head of the table. Thor stood at the opposite end of the table with an elegant woman standing beside him. She was dressed in a gown befitting a queen and stood with a calm poise about her.
"Queen Frigga, it is a pleasure to meet you. We are interested to hear your concern and are willing to see what we can do to aid in our continued alliance." Fury addressed the regal woman.
"Thank you Director Fury" Frigga began. "I thank you all for gathering here. I come here with a request that is somewhat diplomatic in nature. I sincerely hope that you will be able to aid us in a matter that is of a huge importance to our family."
"Ma'am, why don't you tell us what you need and we can discuss if it is something that we can help you with." Steve offered.
"Very well," Frigga nodded and smiled. "There has been an attempt to either kidnap or assassinate a member of our family. We do not yet know the culprit behind such an attack or what their goal was. We do not think it is wise that she remain in Asgard. We would like to send her here to reside in Midgard under the protection of the Avengers until we can apprehend the perpetrator of this plot."
"I have told my mother of the security of Stark's Tower and the all-knowing watcher of the tower known as JARVIS. We think this would be the best way to keep her safe, since the Avengers are already residing there." Thor added.
"Who is it that you need protected?" Fury inquired.
Thor grew quiet and looked over to his mother the Queen. She looked to the assembled group. "My daughter by marriage, Sigyn…Loki's wife."
Bruce and Steve's eyes grew wide. Natasha's mask of indifference faltered for a split second and then was locked back in. Clint was unmoved except for the tiniest, quickest quirk of the corner of his mouth. Tony spit his coffee out that he was drinking with a sputter and over dramatic cough. "Loki—your brother—all I'm burden with glorious purpose and everyone will kneel before me—is married? How's that happen? Brucey, if Reindeer Games can find a woman to marry him, there is surely hope for you, my friend." Bruce just rolled his eyes and shook his head.
"No offense Thor and Queen Frigga, if she is anything like Loki, I don't think there is anyway we can offer what you need." Fury interjected.
"Aye, Fury. You received Asgard's ruling as to Loki's role in the attack on Midgard. Much of what you saw of Loki during that attack was due to the control that the Other and Thanos had on him. He wasn't a thrall like those he used the scepter on but he had been driven to madness at the hands of the true organizers of this elaborate scheme to obtain the Tesseract. His mind has been cleared of the madness created by Other. Loki is still his mischievous self and does still harbor some of the anger and self-hate from his time just before his fall from the Bifrost." Thor responded.
"Sigyn, while a true match for Loki, is not exactly like him." Frigga added.
"What kind of agreement are you seeking? Fury asked.
"We seek a safe place for Princess Sigyn to reside, but with access to immediate protection as a precaution should something happen. We also don't want her treated like a prisoner. We are able to provide monetary compensation for any and all expenses that you might incur as well additional compensation as our thanks. We will also provide for her a sum of money for her own use as needed. After Thor had describe the Tower belonging to the Man of Iron, we were hoping that he would allow her into his residence. She'll also need Midgardian clothing so she does not stand out." Frigga explained.
"In addition to the compensation, Sigyn would be able to lend her services to the Avengers. She is well versed in the healing magic of the Aesir." Thor added.
"Wait, you said magic. So she can do all of that crazy stuff your brother can?" Tony asked.
Thor chuckled slightly. "Sigyn is accomplished is the magically arts. Though she is not as well versed in combat magic as my brother, she is capable in an assortment of areas. She met my brother during their studies in magic. Rest easy Man of Iron, you should not consider her a threat."
"Do you think she would let us study her use of magic so we could understand it better?" Bruce joined the conversation for the first time.
"Ooooo, good idea, science bro." Tony went in for a fist bump but was denied. Tony turned to Fury, "Maybe any information we gained could help us develop something to neutralize a magic threat maybe something we could use against Doom." Fury visibly contemplated the idea.
"I am sure that Sigyn would be willing to help you can anyway possible as long as it isn't harmful or too taxing." Frigga smiled at Tony.
"We would also like an official treaty drawn up the terms of our agreement outlined." Frigga added.
Fury nodded, still in thought. "Any thoughts on the matter from the rest of you? Stark, it's your place they want to use and you like to remind us so often, 'Your tower, your rules.' What are your thoughts on this?"
"I think as long as Princess Loki's-wife doesn't have a mind like a bag of cats like her hubby and she lets us study her magic. I'm game. I do have state of the art security and JARVIS is the best."
"I'm in if Tony is in." Bruce added.
Fury visually scanned the rest of the group. Natasha spoke. "How long have they been married?"
"Only a few centuries. Which in Asgard is not long, but they are not considered newlyweds anymore. Loki married her as soon as he came of age under the law of Asgard." Thor answered.
"Sigyn, although, has had Loki's heart for half a millennia." Frigga added.
Natasha thought for a moment. "I'm good with it." She said looking to Fury.
"So am I." Steve said confidently.
The rest of the group turned to Clint who wasn't really looking at the group, and not really looking at anything.
"Barton?" Fury called.
"Hmm? Oh…no objections?" Barton answered.
"Seriously, Legalos. If anyone would have any, it would be you?" Tony asked curiously.
"No. No objections." Clint answered looking away and more towards Thor.
Natasha got a questioning look on her face, but her head was turned so Clint did not see it and she quickly went back to indifference. This would be something she would inquire about later.
"Oh wait, what about the monetary compensation? It don't think there is an exchange rate for Adgardian currency."
"We will pay in gold. It's the same gold that you have on Midgard." Frigga answered.
"I think we can provide what you need." Fury said addressing Frigga and Thor. "I will have these documents drawn up, they should be ready shortly."
"Thank you. Director Fury." Frigga smiled as she spoke. "We would like this to begin as soon as possible."
"Of course. Stark?" Fury said.
"Oh, I've always got guest rooms available. I'm sure one will be fine for Bride-of-Loki-stein." Tony answered.
"So do you go back and get her, or send them a signal and she comes through on the Bifrost or something?" Steve asked.
Frigga looked at Thor who nodded his head. She inhaled deeply and then let it out. She paused for a moment. "We actually need to have Loki teleport her here. She's not able to teleport across realms and she is not able to travel on the Bifrost in her condition."
There was a chorus of "whats" and "no ways"
After a moment when the noise had died down, Bruce spoke up. "Wait, what do you mean, in her condition?"
Frigga answered. "She is with child."
"So they allow conjugal visits in Asgard's prison, huh?" Tony threw in the conversation with a giant smirk on his face.
"No, it isn't allowed." Frigga said quietly.
Thor spoke up. "Apparently, Sigyn had found a way to sneak into Loki's cell. Loki casted an intricate illusion so that their time together was undetected. This had been occurring for some time. They chose to conceive a child, knowing that their… mischief would be discovered."
"I bet your father wasn't too pleased when he found out." Steve asked.
"No, he wasn't." Thor answered.
"What did he do?" Bruce asked.
"He restricted her access in the palace to Loki and her quarters. She could only venture out accompanied by myself or my mother and only for a specific purpose for a set amount of time." Thor answered.
"He put her on house arrest…nice." Tony added. "Did she have to wear an ankle bracelet?"
"I know not what jewelry has to do with this?" Thor said in a confused tone. "The All-father did cast a ward upon her doorway so that she could not exit unless it was with me or mother."
"Back to the issue at hand. We are not exactly okay with Loki making another appearance here. What assurances do we have that he will not try anything?" Fury questioned.
"Loki will have his magic restricted while he is out of his cell. He will teleport her here and then return to Asgard and be put back into his cell. Loki will not jeopardize this plan, not if it's a chance we can keep her safe." Frigga reassured the group.
"Loki will return with my mother and I will stay here for a day to see Sigyn settled. Then I must return to Asgard to help uncover this plot. I will return when I can so that I can check on Sigyn." Thor told them.
Fury pinched the bridge of his nose and paused. "Okay. He can bring her. But he tries anything and his ass is in a cell."
"Thank you." Thor looked up. "Heimdall, tell them it's time."
A moment later and two figures locked in an embrace materialized in the room.
Tony almost didn't recognize Loki. The first thing he thought was that he looked younger than he did when he last saw him. His hair was longer and curled into ringlets at the ends. He was wearing a black tunic and black legging-like pants. He had black boots on that came up to his knees. Sigyn had brown wavy hair that went just past her shoulders; her face had soft features with hazel eyes. She was about 6 inches shorter than Loki. She was wearing a dark green gown with gold accents that hugged her figured; you could see the slight beginnings of a baby bump.
They broke their embrace, but took each other's hand, intertwining their fingers. Loki kept his eyes down. Sigyn looked around at the group of Avengers and smiled.
"Everyone, this is Sigyn, Princess of Asgard." Thor told the group.
Sigyn gave a slight courtesy to group. "Hello."
"Well aren't you pretty." Tony said as he waved to her.
Loki look up and gave Tony a death glare.
"Relax, Reindeer Games. I just wasn't expecting her to look like she does." Tony smirked.
Bruce interjected into the interaction. "Um, I wondering, are you going to need pre-natal care while you are here?"
Sigyn looked to Frigga. "Unfortunately, we do not know when it will be safe for Sigyn to return, so she will require care for her and the unborn child."
Loki leaned over and whispered something to Thor. The rest of the group fell quiet. Thor was listening and then quietly said, "Are you sure?" Loki nodded his head and straightened back up, but kept his eyes trained to the floor.
"Dr. Banner, my brother knows that he is not in a position to make requests. However, is it possible that you could administer the care usually given to a woman with child?"
"Um…wow. I-I can do that. It's not exactly what I'm trained to do. I might have to bring in someone if there are complications." Bruce was taken aback. "Can I ask why?"
Thor looked to Loki, who leaned back in to whisper Thor. When he straightened back up he slid his arm around Sigyn's back and she leaned into him.
"As long as you oversee anyone who you need to consult when they are examining Sigyn. My brother doesn't want to trust Sigyn's or the child's care to anyone else. He sees you as a trustworthy individual." Thor responded.
Bruce nodded his head. "Tony, we'll need to see what kind of equipment you have in the medical area."
"Yeah, we'll get on that when we get back. We'll order what you need that we don't have; the highest quality of course."
Loki looked up, making eye contact with Bruce and gave a nod. Sigyn smiled. "Thank you Dr. Banner."
"Our documents will be ready in about ten minutes." Fury said to the Queen.
"Excellent." Frigga responded. "Tell me Director Fury, is there a room or private place where Loki and Sigyn might give each other their parting words?"
"I can give them a space, but it will be monitored. I don't want any..what did Thor call it...mischief going on in my Heliacarrier." Fury replied.
Loki snorted, Sigyn put her hand up over her mouth to stifle a laugh with a slight blush on her cheeks. Thor let out a hearty laugh, Frigga shook her head with a smile on her face and Tony fell into hysterics.
A/N: Thanks for checking this out. Please review and let me know what you think.