A/N: New chapter~ Not much I can say other than no war! Yippie! (I don't like writing out fighting scenes usually. This was one of those times)

Disclaimer: Thor and everyone within Thor belong to Marvel. My ocs are mine, however.

Harlene stood with Loki, hand in hand, tearfully. "Loki, maybe I should stay-"

"No. If there is war, this'll keep you safe. If I do not arrive on Sunday, don't worry." He leaned down and kissed her. He tightened his hold on her hands for a bit, before loosening them. "I love you, Harlene. I only want you to be safe."

She looked down. She was the cause of this. She would be the reason many people died. She closed her eyes and laid her head on his chest. "I understand. I will see you when you come to retrieve me. Please, be safe." She whispered through tears. He tilted her head up and kissed her fully. He wouldn't even resist putting some tongue into it and pulling her closer to him. He pulled away, a line of saliva connecting them.

"I'll see you soon, Harlene." He said, letting her go and turning to walk off. She watched, tearfully, before she was sent back to midgard. While she normally would be excited, all she felt was woe. She looked at her hand, staring at the ring that was now placed on her finger, before closing her eyes and falling to her knees.

She stayed like this for some time, before standing up. She had to get to her mother. There was no use in crying over something she couldn't fix. She walked to her mother's house slowly, her head low. She knocked on the door, and wasn't surprised to see Thor instead of her mother. Thor immediately moved out of the way so she could come in, not saying a word.

When she walked in and looked up, she could see her mother and Thor's parents were nowhere in the house, and this confused her. She looked back at Thor, tilting her head.

"They went out for a bit." Thor said, sitting down. "Amber should be home soon." He stared at the tv, blankly. She looked at the tv, and saw that he was watching people fight, so quickly grew bored. She sat on the floor, hands on her lap.

Thor finally looked at her, before back at the tv. "You're awfully quiet." He said. "Sit next to me." He patted the spot. She blinked, and stood up, sitting next to him. "You know, I almost didn't recognize you. You dyed your hair." He chuckled, turning off the tv to turn his attention to the young female.

"Yeah… I wanted a change." She shrugged. "I thought you hated me." She blinked, confused at his kindness.

"Why would I hate you?" He asked, frowning. "Sure, you took over Asgard, but you had every right to want revenge. My father wrongly imprisoned you. I'm not even angry at Loki." He sighed. "I know I should be, but father was asking for it when he imprisoned you."

She blushed and looked away. Thor looked at her hand and blinked. "That ring…" He looked at her. "You and Loki plan to marry?" He asked.

She nodded, and sighed. "…Plan to." She put her face in her hands. Thor immediately pulled her close, trying to comfort her.

"What's going on?" He asked. "Why are you crying? Has something bad happened-"

Before she could respond, her mother and the others came in laughing. Amber noticed the two on the couch and smiled. "Harlene, you really did come to see me!" She rushed over and hugged the young woman.

"You know I almost never lie." She frowned and hugged back, feeling her mother nod, pulling away.

"I'm sorry for doubting you." She frowned. "How have you-" She stopped when her finger ran over cool metal. She looked down, eyes wide. "Is this…"

"Yes." She said simply. "Me and Loki are planning to marry within a month. Which is another reason I'm here." She bit her lip. "…He wants everyone to be there." She closed her eyes.

"I will not go." Odin said simply. "He took everything we had, and is to marry a mortal-"

"Please, excuse my husband. We would be more than happy to attend. It would be nice to see Loki again." Frigga said.

"Yes. I miss my brother." Thor said softly. "Father, if you wish to stay, me and mother will go instead." Thor said, before standing.

"Wait…" She stopped everyone, sighing. "…I may or may not have started a war between the Frost Giants and Asgardians." She looked down. "I'm afraid Loki will be hurt because of me." She fell to her knees.

Thor frowned and sat next to her. "What happened that caused this?" He asked, hand on her shoulder.

"Laufey and Loki had been talking about the wedding…" As she told them what happened, her body shook. Loki would be hurt because of her. And she couldn't stand it.

"He'll be fine." Frigga walked over and kneeled down to come eye level with Harlene. "He's strong enough to protect himself. And while he does that, we will protect you-"

"I don't want protected." She shook, looking away. "…Can't I just go to Jotunheim and let them kill me?" She asked, looking at Frigga.

"That's no way to talk." She frowned, wrapping her arms around the young woman. "Come now… Let me and your mother take you out." She stood up. "In fact, why don't we get Veronica? We could have a girl's day out." She smiled softly.

"But-"

"Go. You're worrying yourself too much." Thor said. "When you return, you should rest. Stress isn't good." He smiled softly.

She blushed and nodded. "Alright… Thank you Thor." She bowed, before walking out with Frigga and Amber.

~Loki~

Loki stood in front of his kingdom as Laufey approached. They had agreed to talk, instead of go to war right away. The two went into the kingdom and sat down, being quiet for some time.

"Give me one good reason why I shouldn't kill you." Laufey asked, glaring a bit.

"You provoked Harlene yourself. She warned you to leave her alone." Loki sat, unamused. "She is my lover. I only did what I did to impress you. I regret it, of course." He sighed, closing his eyes. "We have different ways of ruling."

"And where is she now?" He asked, leaning forward.

"She is not here." Loki crossed her arms. "And I will not tell you where she is."

Laufey laughed a bit, and it sounded dark. Darker than anything anyone could ever have heard. He then leaned forward. "We won't go to war, but only if you give me what I want…"

"And what would that be?" Loki raised a brow.

"Control over Asgar-"

"I guess we're going to war." He stood up. "However, I'll finish this before we start." He said and raised Odin's staff.

"Wait!" He stopped him. "Perhaps we could bargain a bit more. You know there would still be a war if I never returned."

"I'm listening." Loki glared.

"What about letting me kill Thor-"

"No."

Laufey sighed. Everything he wanted was getting turned down. "…Give me Odin's staff?" He looked at him.

"Never. Should I kill you where you stand?" He asked.

"Fine, I want your prisoners as slaves." He growled. "This is my last bargain."

"Take them. It's only three of them." He said, shrugging. "Fandrall is now loyal to me. So go ahead." He lead him down to the prison. At least this should prevent war.