The next six months passed in a blur of wedding plans and dress fittings just as Ava's mother had promised. The day of the wedding had finally arrived. Ava woke early in the morning to find a purple flower and a letter on the pillow next to her. She grinned as she brought the flower to her nose and smelled its sweet fragrance. She then picked up the letter and opened it to read it.

My darling Ava,

I can't wait to see you walking down the aisle to me in your beautiful dress. I can't wait for you to be my wife. I love you more than anything.

Yours always,

Loki

Ava read and reread Loki's words. She couldn't help but to smile. Soon her mother was entering the room. "Good morning." Gail said as she walked over to her daughter's bed. She then noticed the letter and flower Ava was holding. "I see your groom has left you a little present."

Ava grinned. "He's very romantic."

"I can see that…once again do you think he could give your father lessons?"

Ava laughed. "Maybe…but after we've had time to adjust to married life."

Gail smiled and bittersweet tears glistened in her eyes. "Well, come on. We have to get you ready."

Ava hugged her mother and then they got up and Ava changed out of her night dress. They then headed down to join her father for breakfast before they all headed to the palace, where Ava would finish getting ready and the wedding would take place. Ava spent the next few hours getting groomed and ready for the wedding.

Loki…

Loki stood in his chambers after putting on his freshly polished armor. The doors to his chambers opened and his brother was entering the room. "Brother, it is almost time." Thor said, coming up and clapping Loki on the shoulder. "I still can't believe it, my baby brother is getting married."

Loki looked over at his brother. "Really?"

Thor chuckled. He then noticed that his brother looked nervous. "Why do you look so nervous brother? You're not getting cold feet are you?" He teased.

Loki glared at his brother. "Not at all…I'm just…nervous." He explained with a shrug.

Thor smiled at his younger brother. "Everything will be just fine. Ava loves you."

Before Loki could say anything his mother and father were entering the room. A huge smile crossed Frigga's face. "Oh my boys together on my youngest son's wedding day." She gushed. She then wiped at a tear that escaped the corner of her eye.

Loki walked over to his mother and hugged her. "Please, don't start crying?"

Frigga laughed and pushed him away. "I will cry if I want to. It's not every day my youngest son gets married you know."

Loki smiled at his mother.

"It is time, Loki." Odin said.

They all then left and headed to the throne room, where the wedding would be taking place. Odin stood in front of his seat, Loki stood at the bottom and to the right. Thor and Frigga took their seats in the front row. Ava's parents sat in the front row on the opposite side of the aisle from Loki's family. There was a sea of people gathered to watch the royal wedding.

Loki watched the other end of the aisle as the music began to play. Ava stepped out of the doorway, looking absolutely stunning. She wore a beautiful dress made of white silk with a lace overlay, the sleeves were made of lace and came off the shoulders. Her hair was done with the sides pulled into braids and pulled back, the rest of her hair hung in loose waves.

Loki's eyes locked with his bride's. She smiled at him as she made her way to him. She was soon standing beside him. Loki held his hands out for her. Her smile widened as she joined her hands with his.

Odin then began to speak. "Today, we are gathered to unite these two souls in the bonds of wedlock." He then turned to Loki. "Loki." He prompted.

Loki was gazing deep into Ava's eyes. "Ava, today I pledge to you my faith, my unyielding fidelity, myself, but most of all I pledge to you my undying love. All of these things, I give you today and everyday for the rest of our lives."

"Ava." Odin prompted.

Ava kept looking back into Loki's eyes. "Loki, today I pledge to you my faith, my unyielding fidelity, myself, but most of all I pledge to you my undying love. All of these things, I give you today and everyday for the rest of our lives."

Odin then produced two golden rings with symbols of love and unity engraved on them. "These rings will be an outward symbol of your love, so that anyone who sees them will know that you two are one." He intoned and then handed the rings to Loki and Ava.

Loki took Ava's left hand and slid the ring on her ring finger. Ava then took and put the other ring on Loki's finger. "With the exchanging of the vows and the rings, I, Odin king of Asgard, pronounce you two husband in wife. Loki you may kiss your bride."

Loki gave Ava a mischievous grin. He wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her to him. "You're all mine now." He whispered to her, making her grin. Then he dipped her back slightly and kissed her.

Ava grinned into the kiss and wrapped her arms around his neck. Odin cleared his throat. Loki then broke the kiss and then stood Ava up right. He grinned at her. Ava grinned back.