The Trouble Makers Club: A New Insanity

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Summary: The Trouble Makers Club received such rave reviews and honestly was such a pleasure to write that I felt the need to make a follow up story. This will follow their new lives and roles on Vanaheim. Despite running away from Earth the Troublesome Trio soon find that family always finds you and always arrive at very inopportune times.

Chapter Summary: Loki, Mary, and Bucky are allowed to independently explore. Erik shows Bucky all the sights of Vanaheim and it's cuisine. Mary discovers that the people are curious about Loki and that they are open-minded about outsiders. Loki visits Inga and is roped into watching the children.

Chapter 3: Counting, Answers, and Children

King Njord smiles at breakfast. "The Elder Mothers and I have decided that today you should talk with the people. Get to know them and understand how our people live daily."
Loki smiles. "You have something you must personally attend and need us out of your hair."

King Njord laughs and nods. "Aye. It would also do well for you to interact more with the people. You are all from a different world and our people are curious."

Mary smiles. "I like the idea. I saw some lovely yarn yesterday that would be perfect for baby blankets."

Loki looks at Mary. "What about the blankets mother made?"

Mary smiles. "Babies love blankets. The more blankets the happier they are."

Bucky looks at Mary and tilts his head. He wonders how many jobs she took to survive after her escape. He eats his meal and sees Erik. "Erik, what are you doing here?"

Erik smiles and bows. "I've come to offer my services as your guide Lord James."

Bucky raises his brows and swallows his food. "Thank you. I could use a good guide."

Erik smiles and bows. "I shall wait for you by the stables sir."

Bucky shakes his head and puts his napkin on the table. "No need. I'm finished eating. Let's go."

Mary smiles as she watches Bucky leave. "If Steve were intelligent He would have kept Bucky glued to him. Bucky will be fighting the suitors off with a stick soon."

Loki smirks and wipes his mouth. "I don't think He will fight very hard."

Mary smiles and looks at King Njord. "Remember if you need me I will be in the village market. Loki will be at Inga's. Hopefully he won't lose the kingdom to young Jarl."

King Njord laughs. "You've met the boy! He's a natural born merchant! I lost a plate of sweet rolls to him, twice!"

Loki smiles in relief. "See darling, I'm not the only person he's swindled."

Mary nods. "That maybe true but I'm positive that you're the first Juton he's swindled. That's an honor and you're the most handsome man he's ever swindled."

Loki puts his napkin on the table and walks over to Mary. "I see that my wife steals the title of Silver Tongue from me. Perhaps I should steal her away before She steals your crown my King."

Mary jumps and laughs when Loki starts tickling her ribs and kissing her cheeks at the same time. "Loki! You wicked man! Have a good day my King. Loki! Don't you do it!"

Loki grins. "Do what? I am a Juton! I shall kidnap and carry you through the village as my war prize! Let all who see us know that I -Loki of Jotunheim- claim you- Mary- as my mate." Loki smiles and kisses Mary passionately.

Mary smiles and looks at Loki. "What has you so very affectionate this morning?"

Loki smiles caressing her cheeks. "Love is in the air. Imagining you swollen with our children, and seeing you being motherly. It excites me. I feel like a schoolboy again. I just want to kiss you and let the Nine know that you're mine."

Mary smiles and puts his hands on her flat stomach. "And they are ours."

Loki smiles and wraps an arm around Mary's waist. "Then my most beautiful wife allow me to make the people of Vanaheim envious by escorting you to the village market."

Mary smiles. "Keep this up and we won't go anywhere."

Loki smirks and walks with her. "Parting makes the heart grow fonder."

Mary smiles and pinches his side. "Don't be parted too long. I may become insatiable."

Loki smiles as they reach the market. "Then I shall be gone until sundown." He kisses her and hands her half of his wallet and leans to her ear. "There are shops that specialize in scandalous bed clothes."

He smirks when she smacks his arm. "Do not be late for dinner, My King."

Loki smiles. "Never, most fair Queen!" He bows dramatically and struts away.

Mary turns away smiling and sees ladies and men staring at her with unveiled curiosity. "He's my husband. We are newly weds."

An old merchant man looks at Mary. "He's a Juton. How does a Juton land a fair lady like yourself?"

Mary bristles but smiles kindly. "Who said he landed me? I am Lady Mary of Midgard. Upon my many travels I saw a handsome creature with eyes like rubies, skin bluer than the most precious sapphires, and hair like polished ebony. I knew I had to have him, so I rode into his kingdom and stole him from his king! We have been married ever since."

The merchant looks at her and rubs his chin. "A fine tale. I see you have wit. I meant no offense. We don't see Juton very often and none as fair as he."

Mary smiles and looks at his wares. "He's the only one I've met. We actually met while he was on Midgard. We became friends. He didn't have the courage to ask my father for permission to court me until I was injured in a flying accident. I remember how flustered he was when I was finally out of the pain medicine. He's very kind beneath his sharp exterior."

A young woman selling flowers walks up to her. "Does his touch not burn you with frost?"

Mary shakes her head. "No. That is a defense mechanism. He only uses in fighting or if his tea is too hot."

The two merchants laugh. The old man looks at her. "You seem a good judge of character and quick witted. He must have a mind sharper than a Dwarven axe to keep up with you."

Mary smiles and doesn't mind the small crowd of inquisitive people forming around her. "His mind is my favorite quality about him. We have conversations about everything from magic to politics to nature."

One old lady hobbles up to her and tugs upon her sleeve. "Forgive me kind Lady but he's awfully small for a Juton." The old lady winks.

Mary leans towards the old lady and winks. "That is the only thing we can disagree upon."

The old lady laughs. "The Norns like you child. Fair in heart and body, sharp in mind, and happy in bed."

The woman selling flowers looks appalled. "Grandmother!"

Mary laughs. "Honesty is nothing to be ashamed of especially when she's right about the last part."

Mary smiles and continues answering questions. She realizes in this moment that she can learn about the people like this. She can ask the people what they need most. What needs improving and what needs eliminating.

Bucky is riding down a grassy path with Erik by his side. "Where are we going?"

Erik smiles and points to a small village surrounded by lilac fields. "My home village. They serve the best stag stew and have the best archery fields in the kingdom."

Bucky nods and grins. "Erik, are you trying to ask me something without seeming forward?"

Erik blushes and coughs. "I've barely known you a day My Lord, but on Vanaheim we have three phases of love: friendship, courting, and marriage. I wish to pursue friendship so that I may know how to better court you should you allow it."

Bucky smiles and nods. "Maybe by that time I will be ready to court."

Erik looks at Bucky and sees a sad look cross his features. "I see you know heartbreak. May I ask who broke your heart?"

Bucky shakes his head. "I'm not ready to talk about him yet. It is still fresh."

Erik nods. "Perhaps we can take our meal by the lake and go fishing. The lake is peaceful and full of fish."

Bucky nods and smiles. "That sounds good to me. Let's go."

Bucky smiles as he and Erik sit under the shade of a towering willow tree. Their stew is gone and their lines are full of fish. He is having fun doing absolutely nothing with someone who isn't Steve.

Erik smiles and sees Bucky cheering up. He wishes he could just hug Bucky and tell him that his last suitor was an idiot but a hurting man must heal. Erik simply smiles at Bucky and refills his tankard. Small gestures make a huge difference.

Loki smiles as Inga weeps with joy. She smiles and clasps her hands together. "I can care for my children now the way they deserve."

Loki smiles and nods. "Yes. I'm surprised no one has identified them before."

Inga shakes her head. "We cannot afford healers. Had Jarl's throat not been swollen I would not have asked for aid."

Loki presses his lips together. This fact bothers him. "At least now you and your children may live comfortably."

Inga nods and looks at Loki. "You and your wife are the change we have prayed for daily. King Njord is a good king but his age makes him incapable of keeping eyes on his kingdom."

Loki nods and hears a knock at the door. Inga gets up and answers it. A young boy with wild black hair waits anxiously. "Miss Inga! Mother is in labor! Please come quickly!"

Inga nods and looks at Loki. "Forgive me, my neighbor is in labor. I know I ask too much but could you please keep an eye on my children?"

Loki looks between Inga and the boy and nods. "Of course. I could use the practice."

Inga smiles. "Thank you my King." She praises the Norns as she grabs her shawl and midwife bag. "Perhaps I shall one day serve your family."

She rushes out the door. Loki smiles and looks down when he feels a tug at his sleeve. A little girl with blonde curly hair looks up at him with curious bright blue eyes. "Are you a Frost Giant?"

Loki nods and remembers her little brother's reaction. "Yes I am, why do you ask?"

The little girl looks up at him and shrugs. "I've seen a couple before but they were big and bald. You're tall but not big and you have hair like the Vanir."

Loki smiles and sits in a nearby chair. "You're a clever girl. My kind are rare. We are born with powerful Sedir and by the logic of the Norns Juton mages are born small and with hair. We are set apart from the other Juton so that they maybe reminded that we are all children of Yggradsil regardless of shape, color, height, and gender."

The little girl smiles. "I like you." She smiles and turns her head when she hears her siblings cry. "I will help you."

Loki smiles and bows. "I accept your gracious offer of assistance."

She giggles and courtseys. "My name is Eira. What's your name my king?"

Loki smiles as he picks up one of the crying babes. "Loki. My wife's name is Mary. You would like her. She's very intelligent and has an amazing talent for building and repairing machines."

Eira smiles and looks amazed. "She sounds amazing. They need changing."

Loki nods and carefully follows Eira's instructions. He smiles when Eira praises his work.

Mary is almost finished shopping when a young boy with curly black hair bows. "My Queen, Miss Inga has sent me to inform you that she is currently performing the duties of midwife and King Loki offered his services in watching her children."

Mary smiles and looks at the boy and hands him three gold coins and a quickly written letter. "Deliver this to palace guard and return home. I will see to my husband and his charges."

The boy looks at her wide eyed and tries to hand her the coins. "My Queen! This is far too much!"

Mary smiles. "One for acting as a royal messenger for the king, one for acting as a royal messenger for the queen, and one if you will take these sacks of yarn with you."

The boy nods and takes the sacks. "Thank you my Queen!" He hurries off to the palace smiling.

Mary smiles and sees the merchants smiling. She waves goodbye and stops at a butcher's shop on the way to Inga's cabin. If Loki is going to watch the children he needs to feed them too and Mary isn't sure that Loki could handle so much on his own.

Mary knocks upon the cabin door and Eira answers quietly. "Queen Mary, King Loki feeds the babes. Come in but please do so quietly."

Mary nods and walks in and sees Loki in a rocking chair with one baby in his arm while the other sleeps in his crib. She smiles and feels warmth spread from her heart to her toes. The sight of Loki acting so tenderly and fatherly touches her soul so much that she can feel the love of her unborn children. "Hello Papa."

Loki looks up and smiles at Mary. "You found me."

Mary nods and quietly walks over. "I thought you could use some help."

Loki smiles and nods. "Aye. Jarl has yet to take his medicine and I still need to cook. The babes have been active all day."

Mary nods. "You leave that to me."

Loki nods. "Lady Eira, would you kindly show my wife around your kitchen?"

Eira courtseys and takes Mary by the hand. "This way Your Highness."

Mary smiles as she is lead to the kitchen. Eira looks up at her with curious eyes. "When are your babies coming?"

Mary smiles and looks at Eira. "Perceptive, I like you. To answer your question in seven and a half months."

Eira nods and shows Mary around the kitchen. "We best give Jarl his medicine now. It helps his throat feel better."

Mary nods. "Agreed. Let me put this here and we can give him his medicine."

Jarl is under his blankets again when Mary walks in smiling. Eira frowns. "Jarl, behave. The Queen is here."

Jarl looks out and smiles. "Hi."

Mary smiles and sits. "I heard you don't like taking your medicine."

Jarl nods. "It smells like stinky feet!"

Mary nods. "I know but you must take it or else you can't eat the cookies that Loki promised you."

Jarl looks horrified. "Really?"

Mary nods. "Yes, the medicine makes you better and it makes your throat quit hurting. How could you eat cookies with a sore throat?"

Jarl looks thoughtful for a moment and nods his red head in defeat. "I will take the medicine."

Mary smiles and takes the cup from Eira. "Have you heard about Thor drinking a cask of mead in less than a minute?"

Jarl nods and looks at Mary. "Yeah, everyone knows about it."

Mary nods and looks at Jarl. "I want you to pretend your Thor drinking against Dwarf Hrvimmir."

Jarl nods and drinks the medicine quickly. "Yuck!"

Mary smiles and gently takes the cup. "Thor would be jealous. Now rest. I will bring some stew when it is finished."

Jarl nods and drifts off to sleep. Eira smiles at Mary looking impressed. She leads Mary back to the kitchen and helps her cook.

Inga returns later that night to a quiet home and hot meal. She smiles when she sees Loki and Mary rocking the twins to sleep. She sees a deep love between the royal couple and that Mary radiates motherhood. The Norns will bless whomever they encounter favorably.

********** Author's notes*********

Hi, me again. There will be chapters that involve only the people on Earth and Asgard. Some. Chapters may revolve around a single character and his or her actions. This way character emotions can be developed and understood better. That is all.