Loki was beginning to consider mortal travel the worst form of torture in all the nine worlds and didn't wish it on the worst of his enemies. After two days journey, he finally reached his destination but he didn't know where to find Ariel. He decided to use a spell in order to track her.
He unleashed a small ball of green light and followed it until it led him to a building and then in front of a door. This must be her home, he had imagined her outside of the city but he knocked on the door instead of getting lost in his thoughts or imagination.
Ariel opened the door, dressed in sweats and a tank top, her surprise evident when she saw Loki on the other side, "How are you here? I thought you said you could never return?" she asked multiple questions unable to process the sight before her eyes.
Loki moved forward into her apartment and closed the door before he began to answer her. He gestured for her to sit down as he was extremely worried about her.
"What's going on?" she asked, still confused by his actions. She could see panic all over his face which normally looked tranquil and calculating.
Loki finally appeared as if he'd taken a breath and spoke, "I looked down upon you from Asgard and you looked ill. I found a way to come down and check on you. You look much better now but I need to know if you are alright?" he asked, his hands grasping hers in his own.
Ariel wasn't sure how to explain her illness to him without adding more concern but she took a deep breath, "Loki, before I explain what's going on, I need you to know that I never thought I'd see you again…"
He interrupted her, running a hand through his hair, "What do you mean? I won't blame you for not telling me. You had no way to communicate with me. Just take a deep breath and relieve my fears that you are dying," he pleaded, grabbing her hands again and pulling them up to his lips where he placed a gentle kiss upon them.
Ariel smiled warmly at him, "I'm pregnant," she stated going silent to see how he would react to her news.
Loki stayed silent as he stood and began pacing the room causing Ariel to become nervous. "I didn't think you'd ever find out but I'm glad you know. I know you can't stay here and raise a child with me but you're welcome to come anytime," she offered.
Loki finally looked at her again for the first time since she'd shared the news, "I can't go back," he began, "At least not for now because I snuck out. I was planning to stay with you if you'd have me but with this news, I am very much hoping you'll allow me a place in your life," he stated, looking vulnerable for a man of his stature.
Ariel smiled as she stood causing him to gesture for her to sit back down. She waved off his concern, "Don't be so worried. I was chasing down bad guys just a few hours ago," she replied before switching back to the original subject, "I would love it for you to stay and I believe we could find you something to do here with SHIELD, if you can promise to behave," she added with a wink.
"You want me to join the Avengers with my brother and save the mortals from evils around the world?" he asked with a laugh.
She shook her head, "You don't have to do that but you could act as an informant or become and agent though you'd be leaps and bounds ahead of any of us. But, none of this has to happen, I just don't want you to get bored here with me if you have nothing to bide your time."
"We can figure all of that out but I am so happy you'll have me," he replied before moving toward her to pull her into his arms.
"I can't imagine you'd think I wouldn't," she said into his chest, "I was devastated when you left because I'd been prepared for you to come and go but not to never see you again but now if you have to go again, I'll be ok."
"I won't leave the two of you, ever," he said as he ran his hand down on top of her stomach, embracing her tighter into his arms.