Things were... strange I guess, after that. Not long after the kiss, Odin, Frigga, and Thor ran into the grove in a sort of panic which was actually rather interesting to witness. Thor looked angry, in the way that he was about to attack whatever villain was there, the sky had immediately darkened when he entered and lightning was flying all around his body. Frigga looked stern, also ready to attack, which was actually very scary after seeing her so happy and kind. Odin was terrifying. If looks could kill, whichever villain attempted to attack him wouldn't even have a spirit by the end of it. They were all looking at Loki as though he'd tried to kill me, and that in itself was unsettling, that they so readily think he would do that.
"What happened?!" Thor boomed glaring at Loki who had now stood up and stepped behind me after I also stood. I can understand why, I'd have hidden behind him if they were looking at me like that. "What did you do to the Maiden of Iron Loki?!" I yells and I'm sure Cap would be able to hear him from Earth. Loki staggers back a little in fear.
"Me?! I didn't do anything! I don't even know what happened!" Loki yells and backs into the table knocking it over as he tries to move further away from Thor who growls loudly in response, Frigga and Odin also moving towards him. I move in front of Loki grabbing his hands in my own behind my back, avoiding his wrists that were still healing, to bring their attention to her and away from Loki.
"Loki didn't do anything." I say quietly, calmly so as not to cause any more aggravation. They look at me in surprise, probably because of how calm I look and how I'm protecting Loki.
"Then what was that light?" Thor asks his tone softer and voice quiet but still loud, the thunder clouds now retreating.
"It was my Arc Reactor Thor, I was... happy. Though that is the first time it's gone that bright. I've never felt that happy in my life." I whisper that last part as I realise the truth in it. I'd never felt so happy than when Loki proposed. I don't know when I let go but suddenly I feel my right arm cling onto the top of my left, tears starting to feel my eyes at my realisation. Loki comes to stand next to me, pulling me into a soft hug to ease my discomfort. I rest my head against his chest just above his heart which is beating frantically. "Are you okay?" I whisper extremely quietly so that only Loki can hear. I feel his chin rest on top of my head in a hidden nod and I manage to relax somewhat. After a few more minutes like this we finally pull apart and we both blush when we see the expressions of Thor, Frigga and Odin who look as though they've seen a Bilge Snipe eat a Frost Giant-okay I'm not sure if that was a good comparison but it's the closest thing I can think of.
"So," I start, unsure of what else to say. "What do we do now?" I ask avoiding their eyes to try and ignore the looks I'm getting. Thankfully my question seems to break them out of their shock and Thor manages to answer.
"Now it will be announced to Asgard and you shall return to Midgard where we will discuss the course of a wedding on Earth then the one on Asgard. We will not tell the Avengers that you are marrying Loki, all we shall tell them is that the All Father has found another solution. You shall then marry Loki on Earth though he will be disguised by his magic, the same day you shall leave for Asgard and be married for time and all eternity here. After the wedding you shall have your month alone." Thor states surprising me a bit with the fact that we wouldn't be telling the Avengers. But I can't marry Loki straight away as that'll look suspicious to the Avengers.
"When will we be getting married?" I ask, trying to figure out how to plan the wedding on Earth and the dating between me and 'Not Loki' to convince the Avengers.
"As soon as you are ready to be married, though I suggest that you make it soon." Thor says glancing at Loki who looks away from him. I come up with a plan quickly in my head and I know exactly what to do.
"Can Loki come with me to Earth?" I ask and the shock on their faces isn't at all surprising considering their reaction earlier to us kissing though they still don't know about that yet.
"Why should he come to Midgard?" Frigga asks confused at where I'm going with this.
"Well, if you want to convince the Avengers that I'm not going to marry Loki because Odin has another solution then it makes sense that he should come with me but disguised as someone else. We could possibly get married on Earth tonight if we needed to without anyone finding out, and I can tell the Avengers after our honeymoon that I got married. That way they won't be suspicious and whilst I'm gone Thor could tell the Avengers that there was a solution found. Anyway I was supposed to out with friends from college tonight so it could work." I suggest and they're all nodding in agreement and so begin planning for having the wedding tonight on both Earth and on Asgard.
Okay I didn't realise how short this one was until I put it on here so I promise to make the next one longer! WHat do you think will happen if the Avengers find out about Toni getting married? How will they react? You're going to have to read the next chapter to find out! (By the way I've been writing each new chapter after posting and updating each of them so bear with me if some of them take awhile!).