TC Stark: I first of all want to say that I based the wedding scene here heavily on this website: www(dot)stormfront(dot)org/forum/t316278/. I also want to thank others who gave me suggestions on the wedding, I have never been to a regular Catholic wedding let alone a Viking one =P Also, I'm glad you all liked the sex scene =P It's just so interesting to write them between those two lol
Disclaimer: I only own Scarlet!
Chapter Seven
"Are you nervous?"
Scarlet watched Jane pace back and forth in her wedding gown only minutes before she was set to marry Thor Odinson. She really did look quite beautiful in her long sleeved white wedding gown. The scientist had never been one to really wear dresses so it was really wonderful to see her like this. Her brunette hair was pulled back in a loose bun with a couple of diamond pins decorating her hair.
Smiling warmly, the younger sister commented, "Mom would love to see you now."
This seemed to stop the bride, forcing her to smile, "I don't think she ever thought I'd marry."
"You should tell her when you get down to Earth. She wouldn't understand all of this."
Jane nodded, "I'll just introduce him as my fiancé. We can have an Earth ceremony."
The Maid of Honor smiled as she sat her sister down, making sure her makeup looked perfect. Right now Jane's nerves were messed up and her head was cloudy. She knew without a doubt she wanted to marry Thor, but for some reason she couldn't calm down. This wasn't a simple ceremony that would be taking place in a quaint little church. This was going to be held in front of the whole palace in the same large hall her fiancé's botched initiation was held.
As Scarlet turned around to fix her hair in the mirror, which she would be wearing in a small poof and a ponytail; Jane noticed a couple of small fresh scratches on her back. Raising an eyebrow, the bride walked over and ran her fingers over the scars. This caused her sister to jump and looked at her bewildered.
"Are those scratches?"
"What? There's scratches on my back?"
"Why would there-oh my God! Scarlet, did you-?"
"No!"
Jane's mouth was held open as she pointed accusingly, "Oh my God, Scarlet! Did you have sex on my wedding day!"
Quickly Scarlet shushed her sister, looking around to make sure no one was listening. Sheepishly the younger sister scratched the back of her neck as Jane stood there shocked, "I haven't even had sex on my wedding day."
"Oh, please, the second you two say I do you'll be humping that hunk right then." Scarlet joked around, receiving a playful smack from the bride.
Loki sat back watching his brother get ready with the rest of the Warriors Three. He couldn't imagine Thor was acting any less of a giddy little girl than the woman he was marrying. If it were possible he looked happier now than when he was told he would be named king. It was quite nice, he had hoped that the older prince would grow up more through Jane and perhaps would be more ready to take the throne.
Leaning his chin against his fist, he wryly smiled, "Are you nervous, brother?"
"Thor? Nervous? What for?" Fandral laughed, "He's marrying the woman of his dreams!"
Volstagg chuckled and gently patted the prince's cheek, "Look at him, grinning like a little boy about to open presents."
Thor grinned widely, looking at himself in the mirror. He was wearing his warrior armor along with his red cape and traditional helmet. He didn't want to reveal that one of the reasons why he was nervous was because of Loki. Last time he was set to walk down those stairs was when he was to be crowned. And selfishly his younger brother had ruined that for him. He only hoped that being in love would prevent the mischievous god from ruining this big day.
Typically Norse weddings were supposed to be a week long, but in respect for the mortals the ceremony would be a onetime event. Odin Allfather would be marrying the two, standing so proudly in front of the happy couple. The whole palace, civilians, and dozens of guards filled the room to watch the spectacle.
Scarlet could see the joy in her sister's eyes as she stood to one side of her, the only one standing with the mortal. Thor had his brother and the male warriors standing on his side. The females could have had Sif stand with them but she was standing with Frigga, since truthfully she didn't know either of the two females very well.
Odin banged his staff against the floor, quieting everyone as he began to speak, "We come here this evening, to share our joy at the joining of this couple. Marriage is the joining of two people, the union of two hearts. We enter it joyfully and in the knowledge that love is both our highest achievement and life's most precious gift."
As the older king continued on with the ceremony, Jane and Thor stole glances at each other. Some people may have disagreed with marrying after such a short time of actually being with each other, but none of that mattered. They were in love and when you were with a warrior god every day with them counted. When he and his friends had left Earth to stop Loki from destroying Jotunheim she thought she may never see him again. The moment they reunited she knew she wanted to be with him for the rest of her life.
"May love flow between you as endless as the waters of Hvergelmir, as powerful as Thor's Hammer, and as fierce as the fires of Muspelheim. May the joy of youth and the wisdom of age bless your hearts until that day when the glorious final battle is upon you."
Thor then took Jane's right hand in both of his and began to recite his vows, "I, Thor Odinson, take thee Jane Foster to be my wife. My partner in life and my one true love."
"I will cherish our friendship and love thee today, tomorrow, and forever. For where you go I will go. And where you stay I will stay."
Loki thought about the words his brother was reciting, looking across the stairs at Scarlet. He may have not been marrying his lover, but he thought about what was being said. Now that she was in his life he couldn't imagine her not being around. In that moment he laughed quietly under his breath, who would think Loki Odinson would ever be in love?
Scarlet caught Loki's stare as she smiled, the two staring back up at their siblings as Thor kissed Jane's hand, "This is my solemn vow to thee."
Frigga wiped a tear from her eyes in pride as Jane took in a deep breath. It was obvious how nervous she was, her voice cracking as she began, "I, Jane Foster, promise to love you, Thor Odinson. I promise to be a faithful and devoted wife throughout the end of all days until eternity ceases to exist. I would…be lost without you."
Loki looked over once again at his lover, seeing she was trying to blink away some tears in her eyes. This wedding seemed to have everyone feeling something, even him touched that his brother could say the words he was. He had never heard him form such emotional words before, in awe at this ceremony. It was the first wedding he had ever been to.
Jane bit her lower lip, slowly smiling through her nerves, "I promise to ask nothing of you except that you love and desire only me as I will love and desire only you."
With a proud smile, Odin spoke, "The ring is an ancient symbol used to seal a solemn promise. These wedding rings, the perfect symbol of love, will serve as symbols of your unending love and faithfulness and remind you of the vows and covenants you have made today."
Both smiling, Thor took out a ring and extended it to her, "Jane, take this ring as a sign of my faith and my commitment to our love."
The two slipped rings on the other's fingers, stars in both their eyes. The two could hardly hear Odin pronouncing them as husband and wife, only paying attention to when they were allowed to kiss. Almost feverishly Thor wrapped his arms around her waist as he pulled her close to kiss her gently. Wrapping her arms around his neck, she returned the kiss passionately as everyone looked on proudly.
After the ceremony the wedding was moved into the banquet hall where Thor had presented Jane his family sword and the celebration began. The happy newly wedded couple was in the middle of their first dance when Loki approached his own lover. She was in the middle of drinking some wine when he asked her to dance, which she happily accepted.
As they entered the dance floor, his green eyes noticed his father dancing with his mother. It was nice to see his father dancing with his queen, not often enough seeing Odin romancing Frigga. Smiling warmly, he shifted his view back down to Scarlet, "What are you smiling at?"
"My father."
Scarlet also looked over to where the king and queen danced, smiling, "Reminds me of my parents before my dad died. They were high school sweethearts."
Loki saw the longing look in Scarlet's eyes as he gently caressed her cheek, pulling her closer to his body. They didn't know they were receiving looks from the new married couple who were both smiling, though on a day like today nothing could bring them down. Everyone seemed to have pushed aside their bad feelings and enjoyed their time.
Regaining composure, the black haired girl smirked, "You know, this technically makes us in-laws."
"Oooh, forbidden love." Loki raised his eyebrows with a laugh.
Soon it was time for the tossing of the bouquet. Maidens from the palace huddled together as well as Scarlet and Sif who were laughing at the whole thing. Jane felt a little embarrassed by the whole act, but it was tradition after all. Besides, everyone was having a good time there was no need to feel shy about throwing flowers.
The maidens all looked on excitedly, hoping that one of them would be the one to catch the bouquet. Jane turned around as some of them squealed. Sif and Scarlet rolled their eyes, though decided to be good sports and ready themselves anyway. Sif had no man in her life currently and Scarlet was content with how things were at the moment. Neither of them needed to catch the bouquet, but in respect for the bride they participated.
The bouquet of flowers went soaring in the air, the maidens all jumping to catch it. After what felt like an eternity, the flowers felt down and landed unexpectedly in one woman's arms. Jane quickly spun around to see who had caught it, seeing the maidens all walk away defeated. She also heard Loki uncontrollable laughter as the one who caught the flowers was Sif.
