Laufey looked to Loki for an explanation and Loki smiled at him as he held this information above the Frost Giant's head.

"Don't you mourn your son that was lost during the battle?"

"Your father murdered him!"

"Are you sure of that? Did you find his body lying in the chapel you abandoned him in?" Laufey looked hesitantly at Loki, knowing he was leading to something. Frost Giant's aren't known for their cunningness, so Loki is a strange development in their gene pool.

"Did you?" Loki said, more harshly than last time.

"No." Laufey answered cautiously.

"That's because he is alive still." Loki paused for emphasis and added, "And he is king of Asgard." Laufey had a look of cautious happiness on his face.

"Do you want to go to war against your own son?"

"Join our kingdom with yours. Make us full of grace again. My people, our people, are living in such desperate conditions. Help us, and we will not wage war against you."

"I will set up trade between Asgard and Jotenheim and your people will be able to work in the towns of Asgard for money. In time, I suspect the Asgardians will accept the Frost Giants slowly and then they will be able to buy property. This will be a gradual change but it is a change none the less. The Frost Giants will be held accountable for any crimes they commit on Asgard and will lose their individual privilege to work inside the cities. The knowledge of who I am is not to be discussed other than between ourselves. The Asgardians would not like that their king is a Frost Giant. If my secret gets out I will retract on our deal and face the consequences of the actions of Thor. What say you?"

"I accept."

"I will inform the people of Asgard this afternoon and the Frost Giants will be able to enter Asgard tomorrow morning. I suggest you also call the Frost Giants together and warn them of the consequence of them acting against the Asgardian civilians. The Asgardians and the Frost Giants will be equal in the eyes of the law. Good day." Loki turned on his heel and Neala followed excitedly. Loki hid his feelings of triumph. He told the two guards that came with them to call a meeting for around dinner time and everyone who wants to come is able to, civilians and royalty alike. The two guards ran off after saluting and Loki and Neala made their way back to the palace together. They walked mostly in silence but as they walked inside the palace Loki turned to Neala.

"I need to go and tell my mother of the recent events and also check on Odin. Will you have dinner with me after the meeting?" Neala smiled shyly at him.

"Of course, my king." Loki smiled at Neala and proceeded to walk to Odin's chambers. There he found Frigga still tending to Odin as if her life depended on it.

"Mother, I have made a deal with Jotenheim but I fear the people of Asgard will revolt."

"They will follow their king to any extent. Asgardians are a very loyal people." Frigga placed her hand on Loki's face. Loki knew that she wanted to know what the deal was but he also knew she wasn't going to push for it.

"I revealed my true parentage to Laufey and he was willing to negotiate once I showed him. The agreement entails the Frost Giants being allowed in Asgard to work, but they are not citizens nor are they allowed to own property. Not yet, at least. If they commit any crimes the individual will be banned from Asgard. I also told Laufey that if the truth of my birth spread from his mouth or his guards' mouths the plan will be revoked." Loki paused and looked to Odin and added, "I did what he wanted to do all along. I just hope when he wakes he will approve of the deal." Frigga joined Loki's side and put a hand on his shoulder.

"He will be very proud of you, Loki." Loki gave Frigga a small smile and left Odin's chambers. He figured it would be time enough for a crowd to have gathered in the meeting hall where the townspeople gathered at royal activities they were allowed to attend. Loki was surprised at the size of the crowd as he walked up the platform that overlooked the whole room. Before he entered he had used an illusion spell to quickly clothe himself in his customary armor. When he was seen on top of the platform a hush fell over the crowd. He liked the feeling of power this gave him. He liked having them awed by his presence. Loki let the silence fall like a blanket before he started speaking. He told them of the truce with Jotenheim, leaving out nothing except Loki's true heritage. When he was done speaking the crowd started bickering with mild protest. He felt irritated at their disapproval and asked them if they would rather wage a war and lose some of Asgard's best warriors. Another hush came over the crowd but this time it was out of shame for questioning the king. Loki smirked as he looked to where the warriors would be standing if they weren't still stranded on Midgard. He sneered at the room once more and left. In truth, Loki didn't know how to feel about the truce with Jotenheim. He was lost without Neala by his side, and he knew it. Odin would see it too. Odin always sees everything when it comes to character. He wanted to be independent and he was proud of his stature but what was he really without Neala? Just a proud trickster that would've caused his own banishment from the only home he's ever known. Without even realizing where he was going he found himself on the library balcony staring at the open night sky. It was cold, but the cold never bothered him and now he knew why. He couldn't help wondering why Neala adored him. Why would anybody fall in love with a man as cold as frost? Yet she did. She saw something in him that no one else saw. She came through when no one else did. Although he wasn't expecting her to, he was hoping she would react this way. The cold finally bit its way through Loki's clothes so he decided to find Neala. A little teasing would do him well. He walked with his head held high and his stare as cold as his heritage. As he turned down the hallway lined with bed rooms he saw that Neala was knocking at his chambers' door. He smirked as he quickly vanished and reappeared behind her, placing one of his hands over her mouth and the other around her waist securing her body to his. She let out a muffle scream and elbowed Loki in the stomach. He recoiled in pain but laughed none the less. Neala turned around and as soon as she saw it was Loki she covered her mouth and kept apologizing. Loki kept laughing. When he wouldn't stop laughing she punched him in the arm.

"You shouldn't sneak up on me like that!" Neala yelled playfully and started laughing with him. Loki finally ceased his laughing, picked Neala up and brought her into his chambers. He placed her down on his bed and caressed her face while staring deep into her eyes.

"We were supposed to have dinner together." She said with a tired smile.

"I know."

"You keep caressing me I just might fall asleep."

"That's the plan." Loki said with a little smile and pulled the covers over her while also laying down in the bed beside her.

"What if someone finds us?" Neala propped herself up on her elbows to keep her from falling asleep.

"We'll just have to come out a little earlier than expected." Neala seemed satisfied with that and she laid back down, nuzzling into Loki. Loki rubbed her back and kissed her forehead. He heard her breathing even out and he smiled, knowing she fell asleep. He stopped rubbing her back and let himself doze off. They fell asleep in each other's arms and to them it never felt so right.

Loki and Neala woke up with a start when Frigga burst happily into Loki's chambers.

"He's awa-!" She stopped, mid word as she saw Neala in Loki's arms. Frigga got an even happier grin on her face.

"I'm so happy for you two! I never thought Loki would find anyone he likes and yet here you are! Oh, happy day indeed! Are you two planning to wed?" She looked at them, her eyes glimmering with excitement.

"Mother, what did you come in here for in the first place?" Loki yawned and tightened his grip on Neala.

"Your father has come out of the Odinsleep!" Loki's eyes widened and anxiety pierced his heart. He could've pretended all he wanted that Odin would be proud of him but now that he's awake Loki has to face him and find out the truth. Loki sat up and got out of bed and pretended to be happy.

"You must go see him at once! And you too, dear!" Frigga was practically jumping with excitement and happiness.

"I think I need to look presentable first, my lady" Neala stood up and straightened her dress as best she could.

"Oh alright, you too get dressed and I'll see you in Odin's chambers before you go to breakfast!" Frigga bounced out of the room and quickly closed the door after her. Loki looked at Neala and she blushed.

"Don't be embarrassed, Neala." Loki said as he placed two fingers under her chin and lifted her head to his and leaned in for a kiss. "Now we don't have to hide our affection," Loki added. When the kiss ended Neala grinned and looked lovingly into Loki's eyes.

"I should draw myself a bath and get myself looking presentable!" Loki smiled as she ran happily out of his room. He was a little sad to see her leave, but he knew they didn't have a lot of time before Frigga decided to pounce again. He drew himself a bath, quickly bathed and dressed in a green tunic with black pants. He wanted to look somewhat formal when he introduces Neala to Odin as his future wife. Loki looked smugly at himself in the mirror. Loki never thought he would settle down with a woman. He tended to look down at women until Neala came around. Loki left his chambers and knocked on Neala's. She answered hurriedly in a lavender dress that complimented her figure. Nothing looked unflattering on her, Loki thought. Loki laughed a little at her soaked hair and dried it for her with a simple spell he learned when he was a child. Neala looked at him in appreciation and Loki held out his arm for her to take. They walked down the hallways to Odin's chambers as a couple for the first time. Loki couldn't help but feel like something was going to go wrong. Something always went wrong, why is this an exception to that rule? Once Loki opened the door to Odin's chambers his fears came true.

Please let me know what you think! Sorry this chapter is so short compared to the others and sorry it took so long for me to write! College exams getting in the way and all.