AN: Sorry it has been a while. I hope you enjoy the story.

Soul Mate for Loki

Lady Countryrose

Chapter 10

When the group of three had come back from Earth. They knew that they could not escape knowing that the King of Asgard was waiting for them. Hermione was worried on what it could be. She had heard from Thor and Loki that there were golden apples that could make her immortal. But would she be will to do it?

Hermione took a chance and glanced towards Loki, who was talking to Thor in low tones. 'Even though I would outlive my friends. Would I leave Loki behind knowing that he would change for the worse if I don't?' She knew then that she would stay with Loki. Her heart would not allow her to turn her back from him.

The group had found themselves in the throne room sooner than expected. Seeing Odin sitting upon his throne, giving them a strange look. At least on the king, himself.

"Glad to have you back." He waved them to come forward. "We have many things to discussed before the night feast. Shall we get a move on."

Hermione could not help herself, but spoke what was on her mind. "Does this have anything to do with the golden apples?"

Odin glared towards his two sons. "Did either one of you told her?"

Thor shook his head. "No father. A man; Erik Selvig, a friend. Told her about them, but she thought them to be a myth."

"I see," stated Odin with worry in his eyes. Then then turned towards Hermione, who had found herself standing to his right. "Child, they are no myth. The golden apples only grow every hundred years."

He noticed her eyes become clouded from the information that he was giving her. "Lucky for you, we have four of them and one of them will go to you. Once you have married Loki." Odin saw that he had gotten her attention. "In order to eat one of them, you have to be married into our culture. That is the only clause that was put onto those apples. At least after I had became King."

"What do you mean, you have magic that rules over them?"

"No," Odin shook his head with a smirk upon his lips. "But a ruler is able to put a wish upon the tree that produces the apples. Which in contrast grants the ruler's wishes."

Hermione glanced towards Loki for a moment before turning her attention towards Odin again. "Was it true that you brought those apples to Earth at one point in history?"

"Yes, but it was the most unwise thing that I had ever done." His eyes became sad. "I had a group of warrior women, the Valkyrie. Who I had brought back from their death and made into warriors for the weak. There was one, who I had wished who I have never given the apple to. She nearly brought down the realms down with her vengeance."

"Who was she?"

Loki shook his head, "We don't know. At least Thor and I don't."

"Her name was Agot." Odin closed his eyes. "She was perfect warrior for time, willing to sacrifice herself for her family. But once she had eaten the golden apple and became Valkyrie. She snuck back to Midgard and killed the very people that killed her and her family."

Odin grumbled something under his breath before going on. "It was a mistake that I had given her the apple. She became so war hungry than any mortal that I had ever seen. Once her hunger for vengeance did not subside, I had to end her life. It was something I did not want to do, nor did I want to relive again. So I made that wish upon the tree and I killed off the rest of the Valkyrie."

Thor looked at his father with worry. "Father, wasn't mother part of the Valkyrie?"

"At that time, no. She and I were already married and hung up her sword and shield already." He gave a soft smile. "Freya was the only Valkyrie that lived after those days and no one questioned me about it."

Hermione felt a little dizzy after hearing a something like that. It was then that she felt an arm wrapped around her waist and knew that it none other than Loki. He seemed to know when she needed him the most. Plus his touch seemed to have calmed her.

"What do you have in mind for me," asked Hermione with a faraway sounding voice; at least to her own ears.

"You, child." Odin turned his head towards her, looking into her eyes. "Hermione, once you have married Loki. You will be married into the line of Asgardian rule. Meaning you will be, forever known as Hermione the Princess of Asgard."

Odin then turned toward his sons. "If anything was to happen to me or even you, Thor. Hermione will be crowned, Queen of Asgard." His eyes wandered towards Loki. "It isn't because I don't trust you, Loki. But because, Hermione did show her unfailing leadership; even towards Thor's companions. Who may have never listened to you, but they did for Hermione."

"So, this was a test all along," growled Loki.

"Yes, but not towards you or Thor. It was a test of the people and they passed." Odin then glanced towards Hermione. "You are a blessing for our people, child."

Thor laughed, "Yeah. You even had gotten my brother to be a better person." He had swung his arm and hit his brother's back. "Even if we aren't blood, brother. You will always be my brother."

"What?" Hermione turned to the two brothers. "Have I missed something?"

Odin grumbled, "I saved Loki's life when his birth father had left him to die." He slumped back into his seat. "Loki is from a race known as Jötunn or frost giant."

"But why does he look normal?"

"I have placed an adoption spell upon him. He will look and act like he was apart of my family. But surprisingly, he looks more like he could be my brother's son than my own. But I kept Loki's name, reminding me where he had came from. Knowing that he may have to go and talk to his own father, but with whispers upon the nearby wind. I believe that will no longer be the case. Lafty believes that his son has died and will never think twice on it again."

Loki glanced at his hands, willing himself to turn to his other form. Causing Thor to gasped. "Loki, I had wished that this was not true."

"Why," Loki glanced up with his ruby red eyes. "You think of me as a monster, don't you?"

"No," Thor shook his head and grasping a hold onto his brother's arm. "I see my brother."

Hermione turned to him with a soft smile. "You don't scare me, maybe the eyes. Because I knew a bad wizard with the same eyes." She walked towards him, wrapping her arms around him. "But I will learn to live with it. It's apart of you and because of the love I have for you, I will not be afraid of you."

Loki smiled, just as his form went back to norm that everyone was use to. "Hermione; you are what mortals have voiced, an angel. And I would never know where I would have I been, if you were not in my life."

Odin gave a sad look, knowing well enough of what it could have happened. He was told many times, long before Hermione had come to them. But he knew then that his worries will never come to pass, knowing that an angel did come to them.

Hermione smiled, "I'm glad to be here. I really am, but there may be a time in my life that I would like to visit my friends. Would I be able to do that?"

"Yes," spoke all three males within the throne room. Which caused Hermione to laugh.

"Well, I'm glad to get the air cleared for all this," stated Odin happily.

"Speaking of clearing the air, father." Loki turned to his known father. "There are mortals that have requested our help."

"Oh," asked Odin.

Thor cleared his throat, "Yeah. We ran into governmental men, while on Midgard. They wanted us to sit with them soon, about our agreement to aid them when we're called to do so."

"When do you meet with them?"

Hermione spoke up, "About Earth time, a week."

Odin sighed, "Alright. Tomorrow night, you and Loki will marry. Two days after, all of us will head down to Midgard to talk with these men."

Loki glanced towards Hermione and saw the little bit of worry in her eyes. "Father, would it be possible if I get Hermione's friends to come, for the wedding. It may make things better on everyone."

Thor smiled, "I would like to have them up here. They may help with the decorations."

Odin smirked, "Alright! I know when I'm outnumbered." He turned towards Hermione, "Freya has already have a dress in mind for your wedding. It was something that she had planned to have for our own daughter, if we were to have one."

Hermione was about to open her mouth to say something. But Odin spoke up, "Don't worry, child. I know your heart well, you will honor my wife by wearing the dress. It will make her happy."

"Yes sir."

Odin turned to Loki, "I ask that you leave your warrior armor behind for the wedding. All I ask is that you wear your prince wears."

Loki nodded, "Yes sir."

"Good, now that I believe all as it should be. I request that the three of you enjoy the rest of the night to enjoy each other's company. We will all be a happy family in good time."

Thor smirked, "We could give Hermione a walk through the city. It comes alive at night. You may hear a tail or two about Loki's involvement with war or two."

"Show her some of the merchant's," stated Odin. "Loki might find something to offer his wife."

"I don't know . . ."

"Oh come on Hermione," bellowed Thor. "The night life here is like no other. At least try it, it will the last night before you are married."

Hermione laughed, "Oh, alright."

Thor smirk and walked up her and gave her hug. "It won't be long before I call you sister."

"I would like to be someone's sister. It would be nice to have another brother, even though my friend Harry has always been that way to me."

"I say this about my brother," smirk Loki. "He is always there when you need him. Even when you don't want him to be."

"That's good to know."

"Alright," Odin grumbled. "I see that the three of you have plans. All I wish is that it would be a quiet night. I don't want to have the guards to go after you, just to see you home."

Loki sighed, "Can't make any promises on Thor's behalf. But I will see that we will make it home, father."

Odin laughed, waving his hand for them to go. "Have fun."