Right or Left? Either Way I'm Screwed
Summary: Thor has been having some trouble convincing Jane to marry him and become his queen. Jane is suddenly pregnant and has to make a decision. Can Loki help sort out their relationship or will it end in ruin? Thor/Jane
AN: This is a story inspired by Margaret-Malfoy's story The Hand That Feeds. It's an amazing read, the author put a lot of time into it (5 out of 5). This story however will take place about five years after the events with the Avengers.
Chapter 1
Loki was sitting at the kitchen table in Stark's spacious Manhattan mansion, browsing through the different party locations. The triples would be five in a couple of weeks and the raven haired god thought it would be nice to have a traditional Midgardian birthday party. Ignoring Tony's protest, Loki traveled to different locations, scouting out the best place for his tots. Loki glanced up from his readings, the windows in the den were thick with cloudy condensation. The rain was falling slowing but gently to the ground; each drop racing into one another on the large glass windows. Loki sighed.
This fight has been going on for a little over a year now. Loki turned himself around on the leather black bar stool, using the arm rest to hoist himself up and onto the floor. It's not easy being eight months pregnant, simple task like walking and sitting could turn into strenuous activities if not careful. The fair skinned prince wobbled from the kitchen into the hall to his brother's usual pouting spot. Not surprised to find his blonde haired brother curled up into a ball on a bean-bag chair much to small for his large frame.
"Thor?" Loki leaned against the frame of the door, when he didn't hear a response he walked closer "Brother? What is bothering you?"
Thor drew his legs closer to his chest, "It tis Jane." He said almost as quiet as a mouse.
Loki sighed, a gentle smile forming on his face, he bent down "It's alright brother I am here." Loki looked around the room for another bean bag chair. Finding one a few feet away from Thor he pulled it close and lowered himself down, right next to his brother. "It's okay brother, tell Loki what tis the matter."
Thor looked at Loki with eyes full of water, each drop followed by millions that were falling outside "She is anger with me, she accuses me of messing with her controlled birth potions. Such trickery I would never do." Thor slumped his in bag, the rain pouring harder
Loki wrapped a reassuring arm around his brother "There There no need to cry," he pulled his brother closer "I will have a talk with Jane."
Thor kept his focus on the wall, he could barely remember the last time the two had pace. It has been a long journey just to convince Jane to stay with him. He had tried so hard each time, but right beyond the sweet bliss of reconciliation was another set back. Thor wondered if their relationship could ever be mended. He was grateful that his brother was so willing to help.
Thor looked up at Loki "You would do that for me, brother?"
Loki looked down at Thor with the sweetest eyes "Aye," wrapping his long fingers in his brother's thick blonde hair.
Loki thought he should do some research on what controlled birth potion was but ignored the thought. He was sure that if he asked nicely Jane would explain. After all he had be the primary moderator in Thor and Jane's relationship. Loki hurried to the car, grabbing his set of house keys, which hung next to the front door. He wasn't normally aloud to drive, simply because he didn't have a license. It wasn't something that was pushed, even after his three years on Earth. If he ever needed to go somewhere he would just ask Happy, or Tony or Steve would take him.
Driving was simple enough and in no time Loki arrived at the SHEILD's temporary research base where Jane had an apartment. The research compound looked like a bunch of grey square slums to Loki, but Jane's need to bring life to everything she touched made it easier to fine her apartment. Who could miss the building with the bright red and yellow lilies handing from the window ledge. He parked in the driveway about to get out of the car when his phone ring. It was Tony.
"Sup, Loks"
"Oh, nothing much. I am out running errands, when will you be home for dinner tonight?" Loki wanted to change the subject off driving right away
"You're out driving again, aren't you."
Loki scuffed, "Are you keeping tabs on me Anthony?"
"JARVIS, may have mentioned something to me, plus I can key the car beeping in the background." the playboy laughed
Loki quickly removed the keys, feeling annoyed that it wouldn't be so easy to trick his partner "Well then perhaps JARVIS and I will need to have a talk later about keeping his big robotic mouth shut" Loki bit back
Tony laughed, he liked to rile up Loki every now and then "Fine, you win okay. I'll be home around six or so."
"Very well," Loki smiled, honestly he hadn't had anything planned for dinner. Take out would have to do "Don't be late."
"I wont. Don't kill anyone on the drive home, love you."
Loki rolled his eyes "As I," and hung up the phone
Loki pulled himself out of the car and walked to the stairwell leading to Jane's apartment. He didn't particularly care for the offensive wooden planks before his pathway but he had to do what he had to do to keep his brother happy or there would be more rainy days to come. Apartment 401, he knocked on the door.
"Jane,"
Loki could hear the voice of Jane's roommate Darcy.
"Do you want me to get it?" Darcy yelled
Loki could hear who he thought was Jane say yes.
"Darcy, check who it is first."
Loki could hear Jane's voice more clearer now, he had wondered if they knew that they were speaking so loudly.
"Alright. Hush, oh it's just Thor's brother. Dang he's as big as a whale." Darcy said louder then she intended
Loki rolled his eyes "I can hear you."
Darcy opened the door "Oops," and let the pregnant prince in "She's the den."
Loki nodded respectfully.
The research compound apartments were nothing like the mansions that Tony frequented and bought. They were small, but cozy. However no matter how cozy the team still preferred the amenities of the Stark mansions. Which meant Loki could rely on a babysitter at any time of the day, he was internally grateful for Steve's willingness to watch the kids at any time of the day. Thanks to Steve it made running these little errands a lot easier. Loki found the short blonde haired woman setting at a small white table. The top was covered with documents and charts most likely from her research.
"Did Thor send you?" Jane glared, searching the god's eyes
Loki took a seat next to her "I volunteered." Loki could hear Darcy in the background fiddling around with something in the kitchen.
"Should have figured," Jane looked down self consciously. She had no idea how she had gotten herself into this situation, she felt hopeless and trapped between choosing at life of research and exploration or a life with Thor as his queen. And right now it was looking like it would be the later. It wasn't like she was completely opposed to the idea of spending her life with Thor, it was that feeling of being tied down. Honestly she had wished that Loki would step up and be king so that she and Thor could travel the universe together.
Loki coughed to break the silence, "Tell me Jane, what is the matter? Surely you do not think Thor would be responsible for the temperament of your controlled birth potion?"
Jane couldn't help but laugh, she forgets sometimes that Thor and Loki aren't from Earth. Something that she takes for granted. "No,"
Darcy walked into the room "Alright peeps, I made tea, bitches like tea." she placed the plastic faded red try on the table.
Loki eying her suspiciously but ignoring his instincts he took the mug with the bald fat yellow man on it.
Darcy handed Jane her favorite mug, which was all white with the words 'Werkin Real Herd' on it and little chips around the edge.
"Thank you Darcy,"
Darcy nodded "Don't mention it," she took a tea of the tea, making a face "Really, don't mention it."
Jane smiled, this is why she had grown to love Darcy. She was a great wing girl.
Loki took another sip of the tea, placing it gently on the table but no too close to Jane's work "You know you may think it odd, but I am curious as to what controlled birth potion is? I have some thoughts on what it might be however I think it would be best to ask before making inferences."
Darcy laughed a little, Jane shot her a look.
Jane sighed "Well, it's like a pill," she held her hand up drawing her fingers closer together to match the size of the pill "You take it and it decreases your chances of becoming pregnant. And might I add my birth control is 99.99% accurate, I don't even, no I don't even want to know how it didn't work." she was getting angry again.
Loki laughed "And I believe Thor is 100% accurate."
Darcy burst out into laughter, Jane scoffed shaking her head. She wanted to be mad, really she did but she knew deep down inside that Thor would never do anything like that to hurt her. That didn't make her decision any easyier. "Loki I'm pregnant," she paused waiting for a response, hearing nothing she continued "And you don't know how much I want to blame Thor, and scream and shout bloodly mary, but." she looked down at her empty mug "I can't" she said softly.
Loki placed a reassuring hand on her arm.
Jane looked up "I guess I'm trapped now," she moved her leg side to side nervously
"Not entirely," Loki added
Jane sighed "But I have to get married now?" which was the last thing she wanted to do
"No, it is considered a great honor to bear the child of a prince. Adultery however is greatly frowned upon in Asgard." Loki straightened his posture, these little wooden chairs would be the death of him.
Somehow Jane didn't feel any better, even thought Loki was trying his best to cheer her up. It was her responsibility to prevent these things from happening. It wasn't like she could get an abortion, not that she would ever consider it, but she felt like she was being pushed into a corner. With her and Thor's relationship already in turmoil, they didn't need a baby. She entertained Loki for a bit longer before the god politely excused himself.
"Thanks Loki," she smiled
Loki turned around "It was no trouble at all, I rather enjoy your company."
She paused as if she had something she wanted to say, but held her tongue.
"Jane," Loki was more serious this time "Please understand, however challenging it may be, a life with Thor will be as rewarding as can be. He can show you things, beyond the tales written in the oldest books and take you to planets you hadn't even dreamed of." Loki said sincerely. Loki knew her type, she wasn't captivated by flashy gold and shiny titles, her one true desire was her quest for knowledge, to learn and share, just like Loki.
Jane nodded, but no matter how many people tried to convince her she didn't think she would be ready to be queen. She waved goodbye as Loki pulled out of the driveway, taking a seat outside to watch the clouds in the sky. If she hadn't been out there in New Mexico on the fateful night, she would have never met Thor.
Loki returned home just in time to order pizza before the gang returned from their missions. Clint and Natasha should be home soon, after a long three month mission in Iran. As well as Bruce who would be returning from field testing. Before he could reach the phone he heard the familiar pitter patter of feet on the wooden floor.
"Daddy!" his three children said in unison, they nearly toppled him over
"Hello my sweets," Loki bent down to kiss and hung each and ever one of his children.
Steve rounded the corner, making sure that everything was okay.
Loki stood up "Thank you Steve, I'm ordering pizza what would you like?"
Loki's youngest daughter raised her hand "I want cheese papa."
Steve walked closer to the god "No problem Loki, I'll have a double sausage and cheese."
Loki's youngest son chimed in "Me too papa! Me too!"
Loki cupped his youngest son's chin, walking slowly into the kitchen, his three kids in tote. He ordered the pizza, taking out plates and cups for the group for when the pizza arrived. Each of the children hoisted themselves into chairs around the dinning table in the kitchen. Loki helped his eldest triplet, Nikolai, into the chair. Steve joined them.
"I heard someone here at the table has a birthday in a few weeks?" Steve commented
Joakim, the youngest, but the tallest triplet raised his hand "It's me! It's me, Mr. Rogers! It's my birthday!"
Lisbeth-Marie shook her head, she was the second oldest triplet "No Joakim, it's all our birthdays."
The kids continued the argue, before Loki settled them down. He turned on the television in the den, Spongebob was on and the kids hurried in the den to watch their favorite sea sponge.
"I can't thank you enough, Steve for watching the children on such short notice."
Steve blushed "It's no big deal really," Steve liked children. He wanted a family but the constant missions and demands from SHIELD kept him from settling down.
Steve joined the kids in the other room, just as Tony stepped through the door. He was holding a few bags of children's cloths that were given to him by Pepper and a few other office girls. He slipped into his bedroom, tossing the bags on the bed.
"You think you can slip in without saying hi?" Loki leaned against the door frame arms crossed
Tony wiped around, he was bending down digging through one of the bags "I got you a little something."
Loki perked up, lifting himself off the frame.
Tony turned around with a little black box in his hands "For, you know," he looked down at Loki's stomach and back up at his face "When you're down with this." There was a devilish grin on his face as he handed Loki the little black box.
The emerald eyed god lifted the lid, peeling back the tissue paper to reveal folded forest green elastic fabric.
"Hold it up for daddy" Tony flirted with a lusty look in his eyes
Loki held up the all string thong with real emeralds in cased in silver on the back and two on each side on the front of the cockless thong. He stretched it back and forth thinking of all the ways he could pleasure his husband with is sexy new toy.
"I'll have to save this for later," Loki whispered into Tony's ear. He walked over to the the drawer to put it away, Tony followed close behind. "I've narrowed the birth party locations down to two."
That killed his buzz, Tony rolled his eyes, he hated places teeming with other people's kids. His kids he loved and would do anything for, other people's kids were germ infested creatures from planets over run by dirty underwear and rotten food. "Loks," Tony kissed at Loki's nape "What's wrong with a little get together with some cake and friends?"
Loki turned around "We do that every year. I would like to have a traditional Midgardian birthday party." Loki sat on the bed, kicking his shoes off.
Tony leaned closer to capture his lover's lips "Loki," he whined
"No Anthony," Loki stole a kiss back "Now, I have set up two tours for the Chunky Cheeses and the Jumpology locations."
"When did you have time for that?" Tony whined
Loki ignored that last comment "The first is at 1pm in the evening and the other is at 3pm. I have consulted with JARVIS, your schedule is free and Miss Potts has assured me that she will keep your business schedule clear as well."
Tony cursed under his breath, this must be payback for missing that meeting last week. No matter Tony thought to himself, a day in a half was more than enough time to get out of this sticky little situation. Just as Tony was about to steal more than Loki's lips, the kids followed by Thor rushed into the room.
"Pizza's here! Pizza's here!" all three of them cheered
Thor hid in the back next to the door frame, with a guilty look of his face.
Tony and Loki smiled at each other, their little hook up would have to wait until later.
Loki grabbed their little hands "Alright, come now let us wash our hands." Loki led them into the spacious bathroom he and Tony shared. Loki poked his head out of the door "And yes Thor I ordered your favorite pineapple, bacon, and ham Hawaiian Pizza"
Thor's face lit up "And about Jane?" which was probably the real reason why he was there in the first place.
Loki appeared again from the bathroom "Yes brother, I have spoken with her. While she is no longer upset about the birth control, she will need a little more time to accept your offer." he could tell his brother wasn't over joyed at the news but a tiny shimmer of hope was all the thunder god needed to keeping getting up and trying.