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~Going Public~
Later that night, as a servant finished cleaning Loki's room, she gasped, "My Prince, what a marvelous ring!"
"Uh, yes, thank you."
"It is quite extraordinary, tell me my prince, how did you come by such a gorgeous ring?"
"I, um… well," the King of Lies stuttered, this was very unusual. "I am, shall we say, to marry."
The servant gave a huge grin. "To whom, my prince?"
"You'll find out when I announce it. Now you are dismissed."
The servant bowed once and hurried out of the room, in an obvious rush to tell the news. The traitor if Asgard, to be married not a day after he is released from his cell.
"Oh great," Loki sighed, dreading the fact that he know realized that this being a doubly royal wedding, Odin would enjoy making them announce their marriage to all of Asgard. However, he didn't know the day would come so soon…
The next morning, Loki awoke to find his mother in his room, opening dark green drapes. The sunlight cast in made Loki groan and roll over.
"Good morning my little Loki!"
"Mother," Loki sighed, "I am not little, nor am I at all in the mood to wake up this early."
"Honey, it's not early, you've missed breakfast."
"Right," Loki yawned. "Who needs breakfast anyway?"
"Well, you certainly do because your father told the rest of us this morning that you and Thor must decided upon a date so that you can inform the Aesir of it tomorrow."
"We're giving that stupid speech tomorrow! Gods, I haven't even had the time to spell the dust off my books and you're already making me write a speech! And with that numb-skull oaf for that matter!"
"You're brother is not a numb-skull oaf, whatever numb-skull means, and yes, you have to do this and do it right!"
"Anything for you mother," Loki grumbled. "I'll be at the dining hall in fifteen minutes."
Frigg left the room smiling and Loki decided to sleep for ten minutes more, before falling all over his room in a mad rush to get dressed and prepared. He left his brain on his pillow.
"Morning, I need whatever that mortal drink is that makes you hyper," Loki blurted out before falling into his chair.
Odin decided not to ask and Thor simply smirked before saying, "Coffee."
"Right, that," Loki pointed at Thor before grabbing a glass of purple-colored juice and something that looked remarkably like a pancake with lettuce rolled up inside.
Odin spoke first, "So I'm sure that your mother mentioned something to you when she woke you about the wedding."
"Yeah," Loki said, chewing. "I got it. Wedding date, speech, blah blah blah. Thor'll get on it."
Thor looked at his brother, "Really? Cause I thought weddings were the bride's big day."
Loki glared as the Warriors Three and Sif bust out laughing. "I. Am not. A bride."
"Are you sure?" Sif asked, "Cause out of the two of you, you're more girly."
Loki lifted his hand as a knife appeared out of nowhere, "Oh gosh, I just remember I have a threat to follow through with…"
The others gulped and stopped laughing.
Odin looked at his younger son with interest, "What threat exactly are you referring to?"
"Oh, it's nothing," Loki waved it off. "Just something I might have said last night."
"I'm interested, Loki."
"Funny," Loki snorted. "I find it funny that you're only interested when I've done something wrong."
Thor spoke up right away, "Okay! So, wedding date, let's see. Don't you have to wait a year or something."
Frigg caught on, "You don't have time for that. If Thanos were to attack, it would be soon."
"How about Halloween?"
"Loki, that's, just no…"
"Fine. The autumn solstice."
Odin nodded, "I agree with that. It's three moon cycles away, so that will give you time to plan."
"The autumn solstice then," Thor smiled.
Odin stood up, "Prepare for your announcement tomorrow. Remember, it must sound real and just to be sure they believe it you must kiss at the end." He strolled out of the room without another word.
Loki and Thor gaped.
Sif and the Warriors Three had wide grins, "Oooooooooh…."
"Shut up," Loki snapped before quickly eating the rest of his breakfast and leaving the room, Thor hot in pursuit.
"Wait," Thor rubbed his head. All this planning was giving him a headache. He was used to physical exertion, not mental breakdowns. "Doesn't your speech involve me saying all of it."
"Yes."
"So what are you doing?"
"I'm holding your hand in public places, having to look affectionate toward you in public places, and kissing you in public places."
"Really? Cause I have to do all of that too…"
"Stop jabbering, it's giving me a headache."
"Loki."
"Yes, Thor."
"I've had a headache for the last two hours."
Loki rolled his eyes, "You really think I care?"
Just then Sif entered the room. "Your father would like to see you two in the throne room."
Loki rolled his eyes for the second time in thirty seconds. "Sif, we're getting married. Thor's father would like to see us. I am no longer a part of this family."
Sif chuckled, "Well congrats. You got kicked out just in time to marry back in."
Loki scowled then turned to Thor, "At least you didn't have to ask my parents."
Thor frowned then realized what he meant, "Oh that would not have gone well."
Loki snickered, "Imagine you walking up to Laufey. 'Hey, you know that son that you left abandoned cause he was too small. Well he's actually alive and I'm asking your permission to marry him.' You'd be surrounded by Jotun warriors within seconds."
Sif let out a small giggle and then proceeded to follow them to the throne room, where Odin stood waiting.
He didn't give them time to speak. "You've decided what you're going to say I presume?"
They nodded. "And you've divided it equally amongst yourselves?"
Thor elbowed Loki in the ribcage as they nodded.
Odin smiled, "Very well, I expect you to be fully prepared and in this room by eleven tomorrow."
"Eleven," they both groaned.
"And that's after dressing and breakfast."
"Oh dear," Loki muttered, pouting.
"I'll wake you," Thor grinned.
Loki pouted more.
The next morning Thor did wake Loki up, and not in a way at all appreciated by the god of mischief.
"Morning brother!" Thor had busted in at eight and (as Sif suggested) poured a bucket of boiling hot water on him. Sif had also recommended the water be hot since she was one of the only ones who knew Loki was a frost giant.
Loki had bolted upright sputtering and tumbled off his bed in a messy, tired heap. He had an extreme case of bed head, was drenched, and wasn't at all looking forward to having to kiss his brother that afternoon. In other words, he began to slur all known curse words before finally spitting out, "You and your little avenger friends are gonna be drowning in your own blood by the time I get done with you!"
"Well put brother," Thor had smiled. "See you at the breakfast table."
Eventually the two princes stood once more in front of Odin, complete in their armor. The only thing missing was their helmets after Loki had proclaimed that if any one of them were to even smirk at the kiss he would impale them with his helmet. They took this as a very realistic threat.
"Come," was all Odin had said as the threesome made their way out onto a balcony where the Aesir were gathered. They became silent as soon as their king was in sight.
"As you may have heard, Prince Loki is not actually my son. He was adopted from a very poor family not capable of the means to care for him. I would like to clear that matter up."
Behind him Loki let a small glimpse of his pain show on his face. Thor took his hand and smiled.
"Secondly, I believe my sons have something they would like to inform you all of."
The Allfather stepped back and allowed his sons to step forward. The crowd shifted a little as Thor began to speak. He frantically tried to remember it all. The coronation had been so much easier. It had been a whole lot of yeses. This was much more difficult.
"You may know by now that Loki has been released from his cell free of punishment. You'd probably like to know why." He paused. "During the past three days Loki and I have decided that since we are not blood related, we will move forward in our relationship."
Loki interrupted, "What he's trying to say is, Thor and I have decided to marry."
The Aesir burst into a mixture of applause and shock. They spoke loudly to one another.
"Two men marrying?"
"Imagine that!"
"A royal wedding!"
"I wonder who will go!"
"Prince Loki must be the bride!"
"I've heard rumors that he can magic himself into a girl!"
"Really?"
"But how will they have an heir?"
"It must be a joke!"
At that point Odin swiftly silenced them. They stopped their conversations immediately and looked up.
Thor continued, "The wedding will take place on the autumn solstice this year."
The crowd broke into cheers and Thor placed him arm around Loki and they turned toward each other. Loki wrapped his arms around Thor's neck and they shared a small kiss.
"Thank you," Loki finished.
They turned and walked calmly back in. They met up with Sif and the Warriors Three afterward removing their armor.
Volstagg grinned, "For a moment there I actually believed you two wanted to do this."
"Yeah," Fandral swooned. "Loki looked like he loved that kiss."
Loki was too fast for the warrior and landed a fist in his face. Fandral rubbed his cheek bone as Loki left the room scowling.
Thor smiled, "Somehow I get the feeling he hates this."
Sif looked to the prince, "He's the god of mischief. For all we know he could be enjoying this."
A/N: Hey everybody! Thanks once more to everyone who's bothered to review, fav, or follow this story! It makes me very happy. :D
Sorry about the long wait. I was kind of mind-blank. I intend to post another chapter this weekend! Next chapter is wedding planning! Please, any suggestions for anything about the wedding (cake, food, dances/music, ect) would be appreciated! Also, be prepared for some surprise guest from Loki's side of the family…
Please review! :D