I only actually planned on 10 chapter of 1k each, but due to lengths, it's going to be 12 chapters. That means the next one's gonna be our last.

Please dont be sad at the end, or do. Remember, it's a tragedy. Although i edited the end so it wasnt to sad.
Please follow this anyway, cause i might make a sequel. Or, if you follow me, you'll still be informed of sequel-dom.

A sequel won't be quite yet though. I want to finish some other stories first.


"So Jane, how was your trip?" Loki asked, watching Tony tuck the corner of a napkin into the neck of his shirt.

"It was nice seeing Aunt Rosamund. I imagine you were quite bored while I was away, most of the ladies in town were in London too. I saw a few of them there. Lady Sign sends her regards and asked me to inform you that she would be back this coming Tuesday."

"How you manage to keep so many suitors interested without paying more than a single regard to them is a mystery to me. One compliment from that silver tongue and they're yours forever. At least try not to lead so many people on Brother."

"Thor, I don't mean for these women to be so enamoured with me. I recall you having much the same effect on them. Especially on the... Lest favourable ones."

"Well brother, you always seemed to favour more... Difficult women."

"If you mean the ones who refuse to follow the paths created for them by others then you are correct. How boring it must be to be forever tied to someone who is as dull and lacking in personality as the next mindless wench."

"Brother, calm yourself. I am not saying that a women is better without opinion, just more..."

"Pleasant?" Jane offered, she and Tony all but forgotten at the table.

"Yes. Precisely that Lady Jane. Thank you."

Anthony sent me a small but reassuring smile from across the table. This was why I needed Tony there, Thor irked me.

After dinner, Tony suggested leaving Thor and Jane in the second reception room while we went to the library for a drink and some better conversation. I didn't want to leave Jane with Thor however, I didn't want her to get infatuated by him. He wouldn't be interested and then she would be lost forever. That would not happen to my Jane, I had high hopes for her.

And then I remembered my plans for her and Anthony.
I couldn't let them marry now. Would my relationship with Tony have to stop? If not, we could not do that to Jane anyway.
But tony would have to marry, and if that meant stopping our relationship, them I'd rather give him up to Jane than another. But I'd know he wouldn't ever Love her. Or would love grow.

I found it difficult to think selflessly and decided that so long as I didn't marry someone, neither would Tony.

We stayed in the room with Thor and Jane, much to both of our disdain.
We finally agreed after an hour to play cards which half satisfied Tony and I. We were the only two who were actually and good.
It also meant that the other two were concentrating to hard to notice how our legs touched, and our hands rested too close to each other, or the sultry looks we exchanged.

"Mr Stark." Jane caused us both to look up at her. "I hear you are to have a ball here before the summer is out."

"I confess, I had little intention of it, however, I do like to party, and seeing as you asked so nicely. There shall be a ball." He stated loudly, throwing his arms out to his sides dramatically in a grand gesture.

Jane giggled at Thor's side.

The rest of the evening saw Thor and Tony playing pool. They actually seemed to get on quite well.

"Jane, what are you thinking."

"I rather like Mr Stark, but you know how much I've always liked Thor."

"Despite how much I don't. You know how he is. So... Brash."

"You are my friend Loki, but I like Thor too. You know he loves you. He calls you brother."

"See, he is a liar Jane."

"Don't be so horrid. He sees you as his brother, he knows you are not, but you were raised as one ."

"Stop it Jane. Also, I have decided that Stark is not right for you. He is rich, and pleasant yes, but he has a reputation in America, I had Lane do some digging. He has been with various women. I like him, but I fear he will not be for you Jane. I will fid someone better."

"Loki, you are too protective of me. I can make my own mind up, you are my my father."

"No, your father is dead. And I promised him I'd take care of you, Erik made the same promise."

"He is over protective too."

"Yes, and while he's away in the war, I must look out for you twice as much. You know we are only trying to do what's best for you Jane."

"I know."

"Maybe at this ball you'll meet your future husband." I added with a smile, trying to lighten the mood. "Perhaps we will visit the dressmaker in the morning. It will be my little treat."

Jane smiled back at me and took another sip from her glass.


"Thor, must you eat my entire food stock?"

"I am simply hungry brother. I have not eaten since supper."
I sighed and took another sip of my tea.
Jane sat to my right, discretely admiring Thor.

"So did you much enjoy your travels to the south Mr Odinson?"

"Please Lady Jane, we have been known to each other long enough for you to call me Thor. And in answer of your question, yes, I did. War is a glorious thing."

"You must be very brave." She crooned

I visible cringed. "Or stupid. Thor has never exactly been a tactical officer of war, he simple has men match to their death, when they could die in a far more useful way."

"It is a great honour to die in battle."

"But a greater one not to die at all."


I didn't see Tony at all that day. Or for the next few. Thor and Jane were still staying and I couldn't risk having him for another visit.

On the fourth night of our separation, Sleipnir and I rode down to the lake. I wished to clear my head and to remind myself that my time with Tony was real.
I had just led Slei down to the water's edge to drink when a voice caught me from behind.

"I wondered when you would show up."


Enjoy it while it lasts kids.

-Doctor Maz, over and almost out.