So onto the next story in my series and this time I have open office so I can grammar and spell check and read what I am typing a ton easier than notepad.

Asgard, Earlier Morning, Feb 1st

Nick Fury was a little unhappy, he had been in a very important meeting but suddenly found himself in a strange golden room overlooking a very strange looking world. His confusion only grew when he heard somebody call him name, loudly off to his left.

Turning to face the person calling him his confusion lessened while his shock grew, standing ten feet from him was Odin and wife, Frigga. Without thought his mouth opened and words tumbled out.

"Oh shit."

Both nobles smirked and offered him a seat next to an empty chair.

"I imagine that Loki will be joining us shortly and then we can begin our chat, so sit and do not worry. No harm will come to you and your co-workers don't even know you are gone you are currently existing outside of time right now, so you not missing your very important meeting."

He also imagined that Frigga would have a gentle voice and he was not disappointed, it light and sweet, very pleasing to the human ear. Fury agreed and sat in the chair to await Loki's arrival.

The three of them waited in silence for about five minutes before he teleported next to his mother, startling Fury who without thinking pulled his side arm and aimed at Loki's head.

"Son of Fury, you can put your weapon down, aiming at the Crown Prince of Asgard would be bad for your situation."

And just like he imagined Frigga with a soft delicate voice Odin was the opposite with huge booming voice that made you re-think your current life choices, like being in charge of SHIELD.

Frigga beamed at the men and gestured for all to sit and enjoy the food that appeared in front of them, they enjoyed the food for some time before the tension got to Fury who blurted out some random words before turning to Frigga and thoughtful asked a question.

"Why am I here?"

"Maybe we should let Loki speak first, this is his request after all." Frigga turned to Loki with a large smile and it looked to Fury like a very happy mother and he started thinking of reasons why a mother would be so happy with her son, a grandchild, a wedding, not taking over another planet. Oh...

"Fury, I would like to marry Darcy and I require your permission."

"Loki, I would love to help but I am not her father, I can't give permission."

"That isn't true Son of Fury. Darcy values your opinion, she respects you and in the absence of a father we and her guardians are asking for you to take that place."

Something in Frigga's voice really made him want to say no but at the same time he was feeling compelled to say yes, is this part of a god's power?

"How about your explain some things first. Like why did you sleep with her for 30 nights, exactly 30? Why are you asking me to be her 'father'? Who are her guardians? And why do I feel like you are going to ask me for some huge favors?"

Fury knew it he should have had a little more tact with the rulers of a powerful nation, who could kill him in a second but he really didn't like this situation one bit and he felt like it was a going to be a huge pain in the ass in ways never known by man before.

Odin seemed pleased, Frigga seemed delighted and Loki seemed annoyed but they continued on anyway.

"Son of Fury in our realm it is custom for a man and a woman to spend 30 nights together to see if they wish to begin the period of engagement. Loki survived the 30 nights and while it's amusing to us more is required. An engagement period lasts one year and a day where both would live together and be called and treated like man and wife. But since Darcy is mortal and in her consideration of her background we are requesting two years and two days, half on Midgard and half here in Asgard."

Frigga paused to let it sink in and then continued with a smile.

"You have met her guardian, I believe his name is Midnight and yes we are asking a huge favor of you in addition to this we wish to make Darcy the liaison between SHIELD and Asgard, the post would continue into her marriage and would be part of her official duties as a wife of a Prince of Asgard. Do you agree to this?"

Fury started thinking to himself, she already kinda of did that job, this would just be official and if she married Loki the alliance would grow stronger, lots of benefits, but Darcy and Loki married, it just seemed like a lot of trouble, think of the chaos and mischief. But maybe it would keep Loki from going all dark side but then again if something happened to Darcy, Fury doubted they would a planet left to save or avenge.

"Just a few more things, what is my role has father?"

Odin looked at his wife and Loki before starting to speak.

"If you accept the role you will give the bride away, you speak on her behalf at the ceremony and if Loki does her wrong you may determine his punishment within the boundaries of his crime. Also at the end of the engagement period you will give your say, should they be wed or not. All four parties must agree to the marriage or it can not be blessed. Oh and we will be testing both of them during this time, so you have some strange things happen during this time period. We promise no harm or injury to any mortals and no, we will not inform you, Loki, Thor or anybody else before hand and some of the things will be directed to their marriage while others are directed to Darcy's test of immortality. Any other questions?"

"Odin, King of Asgard, I accept and may I ask for one favor in return?"

"If it be acceptable and appropriate yes."

"Can I get some of the Asgardian Mead on tap? I think I will need it."

Odin smiled in agreement.

Next Chapter:

Feb 1st – late afternoon

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