Chapter 9.

The All Father Odin was suspicious as to why Thor had travelled to Jotunheim and why he had ordered Heimdall to avert his gaze. Sitting upon his throne he summoned Thor

and when his son had arrived he asked "tell me Thor what business had you on Jotunheim?".

Thor approached the dais and kneeling before his Father he replied "I went to Jotunheim to make sure everything was okay as Frost Giants are creatures that cannot be

trusted".

Odin nodded his head and standing to his feet he said "you don't look like you're lying but if future events prove that you are mark my words boy you will regret it".

Nodding his head Thor rose to his feet and said "yes Father I know. All is well on Jotunheim and I'm sorry for not informing you sooner".

Odin nodded his head and sitting on his throne he asked "tell me Thor has your Mother spoken with you yet about a little matter we have kept secret from both you and

Loki?".

Shaking his head Thor replied "no Father she has not. Is everything alright with the Nine Realms?".

Smiling softly Odin said "the Nine Realms are at peace. Your Mother is with child which means Asgard will have a new prince or princess".

Thor stared open mouthed at his Father shocked at what he had just been told. He had always thought that his Mother would only have him and the adopted runt from

Jotunheim but now why had she decided to have another. Clearing his throat Thor asked "Father why have another?".

Odin shrugged his shoulders and leaning on Gungnir he replied "your Mother loved being a Mother when you and Loki were children and when she asked me if she could have

another I had no choice but to agree".

Thor smiled and looking at his Father he said "congratulations Father and when I see Mother I offer my congratulations also. Am I correct to assume that Loki does not know

yet?".

Odin chuckled softly and replied "your Mother is telling him now. I would love to be a fly on the wall to see his shocked expression, him being the youngest and all".

Thor nodded his head and said "once again congratulations Father, I look forward to having a new addition to our family". Turning to leave Thor added "I must bathe before I

congratulate Mother so I will see you both later". Odin nodded his head and dismissed his son suspicious of what he truly travelled to Jotunheim for.

…..

Frigga stared at Loki after telling him the news and noticing the shock on his face she said "this doesn't change the love I have for you or for Thor it just means there will be

another to share that love and this new baby will need a brother to look up to".

Smiling softly Loki hugged his Mother and said "it's just the shock Mother. I never once thought you and Father would have another but I am happy for both of you and I

cannot wait to greet the newest member of our family".

Nodding her head Frigga smiled and said "it will be a while before you can do that as babies need time before they can be born. Now tell me how are you and Jane Foster

fairing?".

Loki chuckled and said "we are doing very well Mother but I still fear that it will not last. Thor was her everything once and I fear he will steal her away like he did with Sif".

Frigga smiled sympathetically and sitting beside her son she asked "have you told Jane how you really feel?". Seeing Loki shake his head she said "tell her how you feel Loki

and I know her reaction will surprise you. She loves you Loki and Thor will not steal her away as her heart already belongs to you".

Standing up Loki said "I hope that is true Mother because now that I've found her I don't want to let her go". Turning around to face his Mother Loki smiled and said "no

wedding planning yet Mother as Jane is not accustomed to our ways but I will let you know when to plan the wedding".

Frigga nodded her head and waited until her son had left before she started doing what he had asked her not to do, plan his wedding".

…..

Thor felt drained as he entered his chambers. All the planning he had done to get rid of Loki was now seeming too dangerous but he didn't have a choice. He needed to rid the

Nine Realms and Jane of Loki's existence once and for all. Of course that was what it told him to do and he needed to obey or else Asgard would be attacked and every one

living here would be wiped out.

Dropping his hammer on the floor Thor sat on his bed and looked to the living area of his room and seeing a fire burning in the fireplace he rose to his feet and approached it.

The fire burned without logs and feeling a presence in the room with him he turned around and saw it emerge from the shadows. It looked as it always looked, a slim blue

skinned woman with long blonde hair and dressed in the same style black leather clothes that Loki had worn when he attacked New York. Its blue eyes scanned the room

before saying "I'd move quickly son of Odin with destroying Loki because if he is alive in three days then Asgard will be no more. My Master is growing weary of your laziness

and I will not tolerate impotence in my army".

Thor shook his head sadly knowing he had no other choice but to obey it. Whoever it or they were they had managed to find a way into his mind and tamper with his mind

making him do things he did not want to do. Looking at it he said "I will convince Loki to go to Jotunheim with me tomorrow. If I do that will your Master and this army leave

the Nine Realms alone?".

It nodded its head and said "we will be waiting for Loki on Jotunheim and when we have him we will leave the Nine Realms alone. Do not fail us son of Odin".

Thor watched it disappear before returning to his bed to think and to sleep.

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As dusk fell on Asgard Loki who had been looking for Jane found her sitting beside the fountain in the middle of the garden. She was beautifully dressed in a blue gown

decorated with a detailed stitch of the flowers that grow on Jotunheim. Her hair was styled into a fish tail braid that hung down her back. Smiling softly Loki approached her

and said "so this is where you are Jane".

Jane looked at Loki and smiling she said "I needed some fresh air but I knew you would find me". Seeing Loki smirk, she said "your Mother told me the good news about her

being pregnant with a baby and strangely after she told me she had fitted for a wedding gown".

Loki rolled his eyes and groaned before sitting down beside Jane and taking her hand in his he said "I asked her not to do any wedding plans yet but that was a waste of

time".

Giggling Jane snuggled into Loki's shoulder and said "she's probably just excited that we found each other and after everything that happened in the library I don't blame her".

Loki smiled and slipped his arms around Jane and pulled her gently onto his lap. He loved to hear her talk and feeling her head rest on his shoulder he said "Jane I have

something to tell you".

Jane looked up at Loki and seeing the serious expression on his face she asked "what is it Loki?".

Loki suddenly felt nervous and stood up also pulling Jane to her feet. Taking her hands in his he took a deep breath and said "Jane I know you've probably heard this before

from Thor but before I tell you I want you to know that I will never leave you. If you chose to remain here on Asgard I will remain here with you and the same goes if you

chose to return to Midgard. Anywhere you go I will follow".

Jane nodded her head and smiled widely at his words. He truly was different from Thor in matters of the heart. Wetting her lips with her tongue she asked "is that it?".

Loki shook his head and cupped her right jaw with his hand before saying "I love you Jane Foster and I'll love you even after forever".

Jane felt tears prick her eyes and looking up at Loki she smiled before saying "I love you too Loki but forever is a long time to put up with me".

Taking Jane in his arms Loki whispered "Jane forever isn't long enough for our love".

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