Thank you to my first reviewer LunaCeleste21 for taking the time to read my story, I hope you and the other readers enjoy this chapter and there will be more to come. Cypher1990.
At Hestia's hearth, Demeter and Hesita are discussing Hera's situation, "Are you sure Hera's okay?" Demeter asked.
"Yes little sister she's okay." Hestia sweetly smiled and nodded, "She's in safe hands with the Asgardians."
Demeter was worried, "Are you sure we can trust Thor Odinson?"
Hesita caught her sisters expression. "I was a little hesitant but when Mother told me about him and having met him in person, I can say with absolute confidence that he is everything that Mother has said about him. Demeter," Hestia paused with hesitation but looked around seeing no other Olympian in sight she decided to say,"I believe Hera is has fallen in love with Thor Odinson."
"WHAT!" Demeter yelled almost getting the attention of everyone on sister?, how!?."
Hestia gave Demeter a small shush to keep things quite, "I think she fell for him while they both worked in that hospital, Demeter I think this is serious, Hera I think sees in Thor what our baby brother is lacking and to top it off mother told me that they kissed each other."
Demeter squealed, "You can't be serious!, I don't know if this has ever happened before, gods from two pantheons falling in love.
Hestia sighed and continued her conversation with Demeter and told her about the wonders of Asgard prompting the Demeter to say "I must see what Thor and Asgard is like!, Hopefully mother can get me and Athena permission to visit Asgard!"
The two sisters talked the day away while a furious Zeus was charging through his temple, "How dare that false thunder god steal my Hera, there is no way i'm letting her go and be with those damn Asgardians." Zeus thought as his Temple shook, "To Tartarus with mother's threat, I'm coming for you Odinson."
Asgard
As the two godly beings rested from a night of unbridled passion, they both were thinking about the sudden proclaiming of love they had just said to each other, Both knowing in their hearts that it felt right but at the same time were shocked by just how fast it happened.
"Thor" Hera whispered to the Asgardian King, "Yes Hera?" Thor said as he cradled Hera's delicate body against his.
"I don't know how to say this but, we just proclaimed that we love each other and a part of me is still a little comprehensive by just how fast it happened." To Thor agreed, "I know Hera but throughout my long life I've never felt this way before, maybe you could call this divine intervention or the work of fates or something else but I know for a fact that this feels right, I've never been happier."
Hera while having her head nestled on Thor's arm looked up to meet his eyes, she then saw the look of pure joy and love he had on his face. Hera realized that this was real, this man truly loved her and she had come to realize that there was no doubt, no hesitation that she loved him too, maybe it was because they had become so close to mortals and their need and want to help them, they both became involved in medicine and both wished to change to become better versions of themselves, When Hera really thought about it, they actually had a lot in common, Thor too also thought about this and as he was about to say something, Hera Stopped him with a kiss.
"Thor, there's no doubt anymore, there's no fear or hesitation." Hera looked at Thor with her forehead against his and uttered three simple words. "I Love You."
Thor stared at her to see absolute conviction and resolve in her eyes and words, He knew this was it, this was what he was looking for, who would've thought it would come in the form of a beautiful Greek goddess. Thor pecked her shaky lips and whispered "I Love You Too."
As the two were about to embrace each other a alert sounded off from a Stark communicator with tony and pepper on the line, Thor was happy that Tony finally gave him it to communicate with as he was upset at the time with him and Steve for not getting in touch with him during their civil war between each and Hera got up and made their way to device, Thor and Hera both conjured clothes on as they answered.
"THOR!" Tony screamed frightening Thor and Hera, "Stark what's wrong!?" "PEPPER IS GOING INTO LABOR AND YOU'RE NOT AT THE HOSPITAL AND SO..." Tony paused "Thor is THAT the Nurse Heather who's been looking after Pepper at the hospital!?" Thor and Hera Went completely red as Tony questioned them, "UH YES Stark!, Me and Her... Heather will be there, don't worry!" Thor quickly shut down communications with Tony as he looked at Hera, "We need to go now!" Hera was still frightened about returning to earth, especially New York where her Ex Husband currently was but remembered that she like Thor made an oath to help people, "Okay Thor" Hera said with a blush while staring at the man she loves.
Quickly snapping their outfits to scrubs they made their way to inform Lady Sif that they were heading back to earth to help with Tony and Pepper and if Lady Rhea or Lady Hestia was to arrive she was to tell them that Hera and himself had gone to Metro General in New York. As the made their way outside Thor grabbed Hera and held her closely against his chest making Hera quiver as he unleashed Storm-Breaker to summon the Bi Frost.
Hera was once again in awe of travelling through the universe in a beautiful rainbow while holding on to her lover, Thor too was in awe when he saw his beloved look at him with desire and wanting in her eyes, As Thor looked down to Hera he whispered "Even in scrubs; Even in scrubs, You're even more enchanting." Hera started giggling as she stared at Thor, "You're not so bad yourself Doctor." Thor slowly went in for a kiss as Hera did as well.
They were flying in space, completely consumed within a magical rainbow while sharing the most passionate kiss either of them had ever experienced, It was a moment they both could find themselves stuck in for an eternity.
Olympus:
As they approached a jealous Zeus noticed the incoming gods heading towards Earth, while he feared his mother he was not going to let his Hera be with that Asgardian filth, So he patiently waited for the new couple to arrive and for his chance to get Hera and bring her back to Olympus. "Ares! get over here now!" Zeus screamed as a barely recovered Ares appears before his father, "Yes father" Ares growled at Zeus, "Enough of your attitude, I'm in no mood for it, you're gonna help me bring your mother back to Olympus and make no mistake boy, you have no say in it!" Ares was still feeling the humiliation he suffered at the hands of The Asgardian king simply smirked at his father, "Just tell me what to do."
Earth
As Thor and Hera arrived on earth she was surprised to land on Avengers Tower, The very tower she saw her lover summon his power to fight against the Chitauri, She was in awe of him 'So gentle and yet a powerful warrior' Hera thought as Thor grabbed her and held her close, "Hold on tight beautiful, I'll fly us to Metro General" Thor whispered with a light peck on Hera's cheek making her swoon, she had never flown before, not even her idiotic ex took her flying.
Thor while holding Hera launched himself through the sky, Hera was amazed by the feeling of flying through the sky but her excitement was dampened by the sight of the Empire State Building, 'I know he's watching me, I pray to Order that he doesn't try anything.' Hera thought making her hold Thor tighter, Thor Noticed her fear and gave her a kiss on top of her head making her look at him with a innocent smirk with light blush on her cheeks.
They landed on roof of Metro General "Okay lets get to Tony and Pepper" Hera said to which Thor nodded. As they made their way to Tony and Pepper Claire appeared out of nowhere surprising the gods "Heather where have you been!? things have been hectic around here and our charge nurse isn't happy that you weren't here for days." Hera in a rush "Donald you go ahead and i'll catch up." Thor nodded and went on, "Claire i'm sorry i haven't been here, my uh..I had some trouble with my Ex Husband and I've had a rough go of it lately." Claire noticed she said Ex Husband and with a knowing grin look back at the handsome doctor that was with her as he made his way down the wards and put two & two together.
"Oh my Heather, if I didn't know any better i'd say you were shacking up with that Doctor Donald Blake." Hera face went completely red making Claire laugh at her friends flushed face, "I UH...Gods this is embarrassing, please Claire I've got a patient that needs my help, I'll talk to you during break okay" Said a flustered Hera as she sprinted to where Thor went accidentally knocking over people and trays as she desperately apologies to them making her even more flustered. Claire simply smirked at her friend "Looks like I was right..."
Hera finally arrived to Pepper's delivery room, "Oh thank gods Heather, I was afraid you weren't gonna make it!" Hera smiled at the beautiful mother to be, "My apologies Pepper, I was running late because of the traffic." Hera said as a smiling Tony stared at the nurse "Oh really Ms 'Heather Juno' hehehe," Tony said as Hera didn't noticed he was in the room, "Uh Mr Stark, Eh I Uh" Hera incoherently spoke as a puzzled and stressed Pepper stared at her nurse. "Relax Lady Hera, Thor told us who you are hahaha." Hera was blushing to the point where her ears could start steaming as she looked at her lover when Thor simply smiled putting Hera at ease. "Don't be scared Hera, you can trust them." Thor said as he gave his beloved a wink making Hera blush once again. "Honestly i'm just happy two godly beings are here to help heheheha OUCH!" Pepper said as a contraction had struck through her body as she glared at the one time irresponsible play boy, "Tony get your butt over here and stop teasing her and Thor." Tony was a little scared when Pepper yelled at him, he'd forgotten how Pepper used to bust his balls when she was just his assistant but now it was even harsher now that she was his wife,"Okay sweetie I'm coming."
Thor looked at Hera,"Hera have you got things here?, I assume Steve and Natasha Rogers are heading this way and I want to give them an update." Hera brightly smiled, "I've got it handled Thor, The doctors will be here soon to assist me very soon."
Thor nodded and assured Tony and Pepper that they were in safe hands and they had nothing to worry about. Thor then gave Hera a lovingly cute kiss making the expecting parents smile at their fellow Avenger and friend who had finally found someone while also chuckling at Hera's giddy blush. "Thank you Thor" The happy couple said as Thor nodded and left the room.
As Thor left the room he headed to the front desk to speak to the charge nurse to give an update as he noticed his fellow Avengers Steve and Natasha arrive with their son James. "Thor!, Is Pepper okay? Tony called earlier sounding like a complete lunatic." Steve said making Natasha giggle, "Yes Steve she's fine, she's with Tony and uh...my friend." Thor said to a relieved Steve and Natasha but noticing his slight hesitation, Natasha was very curious but decided to wait as they quickly went to see Pepper and Tony.
Hera heard a knock on the door and when it opened she was taken aback when felt her domain flutter as two of the Avengers made their way into the room with their adorable son, 'Captain America and Black Widow huh, I can feel it, their love is absolute and it's shared with their baby boy.' Hera's heart fluttered as the happy couple paid their respects to the expecting couple but then Natasha's eyes locked on to Hera with a warm curious look as if she was trying to determine who she was but just as Thor walked in Tony being the complete instigator of quick quips and jabs loudly announced, "Steve, Natasha; This is Thor's girlfriend Lady Hera, Greek Goddess of Marriage and Birth." Tony gleefully said making the two Avengers freak out and turn towards the goddess while Hera was shyly glowing at the mere mention of being Thor's girlfriend, It's an honor to meet two of earth's mightiest heroes."
Natasha handed James over to Steve and rushed to Hera and gave her a hug alarming everyone in the room even Hera herself "It's a pleasure to meet you Hera" Thor looked at Natasha extremely embarrassed while Hera simply smiled, 'These mortals are so kind.'
While Pepper was happy with everyone there she felt another contraction coming just as the maternity staff had just arrive prompting Thor and the other two Avengers out of the room leaving Hera and staff with Tony and Pepper.
Thor was sitting in the waiting area with the Rogers family, both were still in a state of shock That a Greek Goddess was working in a hospital with an Asgardian God of Thunder. "So Thor, when were you going to tell me about you new lady friend? Natasha smirked at her fellow avenger.
Thor looked as red a beet turned to Natasha, "Please Nat, i'm embarrassed enough as it is with Tony's immature quips and jabs, but.." Thor let out a sigh and began to tell her and Steve what happened.
They were appalled by her Ex Husbands treatment of Hera and were amazed by what Thor did given the rocky relationship that the Asgardians had to the Greeks because of Zeus.
"Steve can Thor and I have some privacy and you take James on a little walk for five minutes?" Steve smiled and nodded the she gave both of the most important men in her life a loving kiss. With Steve gone she could have a proper personal conversation with Thor about his relationship with Hera.
"Thor now answer me truthfully, is it that serious?" Nat said with a teasing smile, "...Yes Nat, now I know it hasn't been this long but you must understand that the concept of time is very different with gods and with Hera and I...We both felt it the moment we first met each other heck when I moved to my apartment the after our party at Avengers Tower I found out that she was my neighbor directly across from me and with everything that's happened and our growing relationship up to this point has given both of us a real glimpse to what you and Steve have.
Natasha just had her jaw completely open while listening to Thor talk about Hera, she had witnessed this kind of behavior before at the party when he asked for advice, "Wow Thor, I didn't know it was that serious. I like this side of you Thor, you look truly happy and I saw the way Hera looked at you...but Thor of the little I know of Greek mythology I do know that the Greek king of gods is a paranoid ruler and I'm worried about you, you should be careful."
"I know Nat and I will I promise." Thor said as Steve came back. "What's is the update?" Steve asked to which Thor just shrugged, "Not sure Steve, but i'm sure there will be an update soon."
Meanwhile Pepper was in a lot of pain and she was shouting at her husband "YOU DID THIS TO ME!" Tony just couldn't help being a loving smartass towards his wife making laugh and rage at the same time while Hera was assisting the doctors when she couldn't help but smile at the sight. Hours and Hours past has her delivery had finally started, Pepper pushed and pushed reaching her limits as she loudly tore Tony a new one with profanities that he was sure the whole hospital could hear. "Alright Pepper you're in the End Game now, one more push" They doctor said as Pepper pushed with all her might as she heard her baby girl's screams and cries emerge from her, Tony was astonished as well as emotional., He watched as Hera helped clean the baby and pass her along to the new family, Hera watched them both as they cried at the look of their new born baby girl. "Welcome to the world Maria Stark."
But then a suddenly the hospital wall exploded in Peppers room "Well what a touching scene this but unfortunately for you I have a Job to do, Ares said as He made his way to Tony and Pepper, Hera charged Ares and tried to attack him, Ares being the better fighter evaded her with ease "Don't even try mother" Then just then Thor and cap charged into the room while Nat got James out of the Hospital to protect him.
"Odinson we meet again at last, we have unfinished business, you two stay out of this" He said to Steve and Tony "Protect Pepper and Hera, I'll handle him!" Thor said as summoned Storm-Breaker and charged Ares a dragged him out of the hospital and into the air.
"How dare you attack your own mother!" Thor screamed at his lovers son, "How dare YOU! put your filthy Asgardian hands on my fathers wife!" Thor crashes Storm-Breaker into the God of Wars chest sending him into the Hudson River and Thor chases after him.
Meanwhile Steve and Tony check on everyone in the room, "Are you okay Lady Hera?" Steve asked to which Hera frantically replied "YES, Oh my Gods!, I'm so sorry I didn't know that this was going to happen! Please forgive me." Steve help her up while Tony was a desperately checking on his wife and new born daughter, "Thank gods you two are alright." but then a man in a dark suit appeared with long hair and a Beard.
"HERA YOU'RE COMING WITH ME NOW OR I WILL SLAUGHTER EVERYONE IN THIS HOSPITAL INCLUDING THAT FALSE THUNDER GOD WANNABE." The man said as Hera realised who it was, "... ?!" the bearded man simply nodded and in no mood for anymore chatter and at that time Steve activated his twin Vibranium Shields and got into a fighting stance while Tony Activated his Nano 2.0 Iron Man Armor to defend his family. "Stay away from us Thunder Balls" Tony quipped while standing directly infront of Zeus to wedge himself between Zeus and Pepper.
"Tony you have to get Your family and Hera out of here, it's too dangerous here. I'll attack while you fly them to Avengers Tower." Steve said as Tony nodded, "Hera!, quickly hold on to the hospital bed, Pepper hold on." Tony place an experiment shield around Hera and his family and proceeded to fly them out of the hospital and into the sky while leaving Captain America against Zeus, Cap had always gone up against beings who were superior to him in every way but he would never fault or back down. Not even a god could tell him back down. Win or lose he would stop at nothing to protect those in need.
"Mortal I would reconsider this course of action, You are standing before a God insect. Zeus grumbled at Captain America.
Captain America charged at Zeus narrowly dodging his lightning as he slid behind zeus punching the back of his left knee causing him to buckle as Cap threw a powerful left upper to the back of Zeus' head causing the sharp edge of the vibranium shield to slight pierce the skin of Zeus, Zeus now enraged he spun around and grabbed Captain America and threw him outside through the hole that Ares created, Cap fell 4 floors on the the street below.
While he wasn't injured he had the wind knocked out of him, as he rolled on to his back he saw Zeus jump towards him as he charged up his attack, thanks to Cap's superior tactical instincts he noticed it and immediately rolled out of the way, as Zeus landed his missing blow he was no prepared for a full on assault from the mortal.
As the god got up from his failed attack he failed to notice his opponent giving him a round house kick to the side of his face causing him to rattle his head as Cap threw everything he had at him. Unfortunately none of his blows were hurting him as Zeus snapped and grabbed neck and threw him directly into the Hospital lobby, As Zeus refocused he noticed Iron Man making his way to Avengers tower, Zeus charged into the sky hell bent on capturing Hera and Hauling her back.
As Zeus got closer Hera was terrified that he was was going to blast the new family and herself.'I have to do something, if I don't then these two will die.' When Hera looked at the Stark family she started having flashes of memories, 'Thor you risked you own life to protect these mortals, you showed me that as flawed as we gods are, we could still change. We could become something greater and protect those who can't protect themselves. I will not let Zeus take their innocent lives.' Hera looked at Tony, "Tony, He's after me, get your family to safety and leave Zeus to me!" Hera said as she leaped from the hospital bed a headed directly towards Zeus.
She tackled and wrestled him to the ground while the Starks safely made it to Avengers Tower, "ZEUS! WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS!?, I TOLD YOU TO STAY AWAY FROM ME, OUR MARRIAGE IS OVER AND YOU ARE NOT MY HUSBAND!. Hera screamed with tears in her eyes at her Ex Husband, Zeus with fury and sparks emanating from his person shouted back "HOW DARE YOU DEFY ME!? I'M STILL YOUR KING AND AS FAR AS IM CONCERNED YOU'RE STILL MY WIFE STILL! AND I'M DRAGGING YOU BACK WITH ME WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT." The skies darkened as Thunder shot through the sky from Zeus fury as he continued his rage filled rant, "HOW COULD YOU FALL FOR THAT BARBARIAN FOOL?, HOW COULD YOU LIVE AMONG THESE FILTHY MORTALS?"
Hera could only stare at Zeus with puffy red eyes as she softly spoke, "...Because he's a good man, a gentle man who cares deeply about me, he cares about these mortals and is a god who showed me that I can be better, that I can do better. That is something you know very little about Zeus, Unless you see your flaws and actually try to fix them you will feel the wrath of every pantheon that has turned against us because of you. However it's too late for you and I, prepare yourself Zeus, I may not be as powerful as you but I'm going to come at you with everything I've got."
Zeus was taken by surprise as Hera charged at him with all her might and landed a mighty blow that sent the king of gods skipping across the gravel street and into a electronic stores, Zeus power caused all of the electronics to explode as he got up blasted Thunder at Hera that barely missed her and headed straight into a gas station which caused a massive fireball, luckily the humans survived the attack Hera thought as her Ex Husband flew towards he with his master bolt striking her with another blast causing her to crumble on the ground, gasping as Ichor started seeping through Hera's burn marks as Zeus charged at her grabbing her by the neck and began choking her, Hera threw two powerful blows on Zeus' face only managing to cause him to bleed by his nose, Zeus just smiled and Shocked her again, Hera began screaming in pain, her eyes tearing up as Scorch marks began enveloping her body.
But i'm that moment of excruciating pain she felt something deep inside of her that briefly flared it's own power causing Hera to not be hurt by Zeus' lightning and to Zeus' awe noticed that she wasn't being hurt by his power but not taking any chances he gave Hera one giant punch knocking her out instantly.
"Now you're coming with me you bitch.." Zeus said while still grasping Hera's neck but he turned and noticed something flying towards him, "THOR!" Zeus screamed as he quickly teleported himself and Hera back to Olympus.
EARTH 10 minutes Earlier:
Thor was flying towards Ares who attacked them back at the hospital who just landed in the Hudson river, "Ares you mongrel, how dare you attack my friends" Thor yelled at a smirking God of War, "What of it Asgardian, I'm simply obeying father's commands. If you've got a problem take it up with him or are you too much of a pussy to fight me." Ares' said in a Sickening vile tone to which Thor was having none of it, "Hold thy tongue vermin, Lest you feel the wrath of the mighty Thor!" Ares simply laughed at the Asgardian, "Dear us, you're just as bad as that Zoe bitch..." Ares muttered to the Thunder god, "Why do you think I attacked you Thor Odinson?, Can you figure it out?"
Ares smirked 'It's almost time' he thought as he noticed that the skies were darkening and the sound of thunder rumble through the air which also gained the attention of Thor, "What is...ZEUS! no, Ares what did you do!?" Ares laughed, "Nothing really, I've just been stalling you, hahaha you should see the look on yo...NO!" Ares shouted as an Enraged Thor flew and crushed Ares' head with one mighty blow completely destroying him and sent his sorry ass off to tartarus, Thor knew he would be back someday but he had more pressing matters, his beloved was in terrible danger from Zeus, he rushed off tearing through the sky but then he noticed a faint but powerful energy more akin to his own as got closer but to his shock saw a unconscious Hera in that bastard Zeus' hands as looked directly at Thor and disappeared from New York and Back to Olympus.
Thor was collapsed onto his knees where his Beautiful goddess had just been when something happened, Thor Blacked out but in an instant he was in a very family place, he was in a field where his father left him with parting words that drove him on to protect his people. As He began walking through the field as he noticed three figures now standing directly in front of him,
"Hello Thor" Each of them said in unison, Thor realized with tears in his eyes who they were, "FATHER!, MOTHER! and LOKI!" He rushed forward and embraced the family he lost.
"Forgive me my son but we do not have a lot of time, Thor you must save Hera, while we cannot tell you why, we can say that it is vital to both Asgard and Olympus' future, You and Hera's future will intertwine with the fates of others." Odin spoke.
"My son, we are so proud of the wise and gentle king you've become, mother loves you so much, Thor listen to your father, A grave threat is coming for Olympus and they're going to need Asgard more than ever if they're going to survive the War, If the Threat is not stopped then it will come after Asgard. Frigga spoke.
"Brother, I know we had our differences in the past but know that I will always love you, I want you to protect you and Hera's future so that when the time comes your unity will unite the bickering gods and lead them to a future the likes which has never been before. And I'm sorry about the snake incident hahaha well not really. Loki chuckled as he spoke.
The Trio walked towards Thor as Odin put his hand on Thor's heart while Frigga and Loki put their hands on each of Thor's Shoulders.
"Thor, Son of Odin; I hereby grant you the Odinforce." Odin said as His godly power was transferred to Thor.
"Thor, Son of Frigga; I hereby grant you enhancements to all of your abilities and my life force also granting you eternal life." Frigga poured her power into Thor.
"Thor, Proud Brother of Loki; I hereby grant you magic arts and Ice manipulation." Loki transferred his power to his beloved brother.
Thor Felt energy swelling in side him, never had he ever felt so powerful, he looked at his family and shared one last family hug as they began to fade in a golden light, Thor began to cry as they smiled at him, All three of them in unison said...
"ARISE KING THOR ODINSON, SAVE LADY HERA"
