Thor daren't stand up from his kneeling position as Laufey stood, coming to walk around him in a circle, arms crossed behind his back.
"My son loves you." Laufey stopped so he stood behind Thor, facing the source of the starlight. "This love you two share has lasted a thousand life times." Thor looked up at the empty throne, confusion written on his face.
"Loki has lived multiple lives as punishment. Annar has as well. They were doomed to live mortal lives till they had forgiven one another. Throughout all of these lives, you have been near Loki." Thor rose and turned to look at the god, cautious blue eyes to meet unreadable red ones. "In his first life, you two successfully met and married each other, raising abandoned children as your own... Then Annar found you both and killed you and your entire family in cold blood. Another time, he was a prince and you his personal guard. There was a slight affair between you two and you made his hard life bearable. Another time, you were his brother and you cared for him his entire life. Time and time again, you've been there for him."
The Prince could not speak. Surely he would have remembered Loki.
"The reason why you've fallen in love with him so easily is because of these past lives. I don't know why you've always been there, all I know is-" Laufey paused and came to stand in front of Thor. "I am grateful." He said as he went down on one knee and bowed before him.
Blue eyes widened. An Æsir- King of the Æsirs- was kneeling before him, a petty mortal who had done more wrong than right in his short life.
"This will be the last mortal life you live, Prince Thor. If you serve, love, and protect my son well, you shall be rewarded and come to live in eternal joy in the halls of Valhalla. Should you not continue to love him (for whatever mad reason you should stop, even though that seems quite impossible), you shall be thrown into the depths of the underworld, where Loki's cousin Hela rules. She is not like my daughter, Astraea who fairly deals with crimes." Laufey warned. "I can guarantee any crime you commit against Loki will be inflicted upon you tenfold."
The mighty god rose and held out a hand. A hammer with a large head and leather bound handle appeared.
"I hope you did not think you would have been left without a way to defend yourself and your loved ones." Laufey said with a smile, handing the hammer to Thor, who accepted it with wonder.
"This hammer can only be wielded by those worthy of it. You have proven your worth time and time again, but should your sight be driven astray, the hammer will no longer come at your call, swing by your hand, or protect you. It's name is Mjölnir, and demands the highest of respect." Explained the god, watching the other's reaction.
"You are silent, Prince. Has someone stolen your tongue?" The god tried to joke, but the Prince didn't react, leaving them both in a slightly awkward silence.
After some time of staring at Mjölnir did Thor speak.
"I... I am astounded... And honored... And so blessed." He looked up at Laufey. "I will love, protect, and defend your son in every way. We will have offspring you can be proud of. I swear on everything I hold sacred," Laufey stiffened. "Besides your son." The god relaxed.
"Good, good..." He looked at the starlight twinkling down from the center of the throne room. "It is time for my daughter and to depart this mortal world." He announced, moving towards the light.
"King Laufey!" Thor called out, spinning around. The god paused and looked at him. "After I met your son, I had two dreams that have been plaguing my thoughts ever since." He blurted out.
"My nephew, Morpheus, the god of dreams and divination may be able to help you. He is elusive, but where dreams linger, he shall be present. I will tell him of your plight, but I cannot promise he will give the answers you desire."
And with that, the god disappeared in a flash of light, Thor bowing deeply before he quickly walked out of the throne room to rejoin his beloved.
Meanwhile
The group filed out of the throne room, not talking again till the doors had closed. Sif and Frigga were holding onto Loki as if he may disappear again, and Fenrir was quite obviously focused on Astraea who was looking about the grand hallway.
Fandral nudged Volstagg and Hogun who grinned and exchanged knowing looks. Casually, Hogun walked over to Fenrir who was standing close to the goddess and "accidentally" tripped him, whisking away just as fast as he had done his crime.
The silver-haired brother bumped into the goddess, startling her. "Oh, oh my. Please forgive, your Highness." Fenrir said, dropping to a knee and bowing his head instantly.
Astraea only nodded.
Getting back up, Fenrir went over to the three snickering friends and proceeded to slap each of them on the head, a very angry look on his face.
"Brother, this is by far the world with the most resemblance to our home." Astraea commented. "Of course, gold and silver and precious gemstones are what these people consider to be grand." She added. Turning to the Queen and Princess, her eyes grew wider as she sunk back into a young, starlit girl. Fenrir's head dropped a little in disappointment.
"Just wait till you arrive in Valhalla! Our home is made of stars and materials that have no name in your language! While this is a mighty fine abode, Valhalla is most fit for royalty." She exclaimed excitedly, her silver ball in her hand. "What is that you have there?" Odin asked, feeling warm and fatherly to the now "young girl".
"This is my sight ball. It helps me see where injustices have been committed. Carrying a staff with this stature is overwhelming and not as transportation-friendly." She explained, throwing the ball up and doing a small dance before catching it again. Loki smiled at her.
The others in the room were of course, unsettled by the girl's formal speech and adult-like voice coming from her small body, but were able to shrug it off.
"Oh, brother, do show us some magic before I have to go!" Astraea suddenly begged. "Yes, I would very much like to see what wonders you can do." Odin agreed, Frigga nodding. The brothers and friends stood and gathered around. Loki blushed as suddenly so much attention was focused on him. But he did as asked. He closed his eyes and composed a simple spell that would truly amaze them. He opened his eyes after a moment, a smile upon his face.
"... I didn't see any ma-oh!" Sif cried as she felt something on her shoulder. Looking, she saw flowers growing around her person, looping vines delicately swooping up her arms and dress. The others noticed as well, a unique flower growing on them. They all laughed and watched as their blossoms began to grow.
Astraea clapped her hands as white, shimmering flowers grew around her head in a garland. She then suddenly looked sad and backed away.
"Goodbye Loki." She said sadly, waving before disappearing in a flash of light. The magic stopped and the flowers fell to the ground, turning into sparkles before disappearing completely. Sif and Frigga held the sad sorcerer, kissing his head and stroking his long hair. "You shall see her and your father again." Frigga promised just as Thor came through the throne doors.
Maneuvering his way out of the women's arms, Loki jumped into Thor's, kissing his beloved before holding onto him fiercely. "My love." Thor whispered, kissing his neck and ears, lips kissing any part of Loki they could reach.
Odin cleared his throat before walking past them into the throne room again.
"Tomorrow, we feast. However, what has transpired in this throne room tonight shall not be repeated anywhere else. It is of the utmost importance that the newest member of our ecclectic family should remain safe and well-cared for. Retire for the night and I expect you all to be dressed in your finest attire. We have an engagement to celebrate." With that, the King and Queen retired to their bedroom, using the somewhat-secret passage from the throne room to their's, while Fenrir, Volstagg, and Hogun went to the west wing of the castle, leaving Fandral to escort Sif to her chambers on the top floor, and Loki and Thor to the east wing.
"Come, love."
Thor watched as Loki's hair was braided by Dagny's hands and as the sorcerer's nightgown was being laced up at the neck by the hands of Stefania. The two women talked quietly to the sorcerer, commenting on how lovely his skin and hair was.
"Thank you." Loki quietly said, smiling to the women who Odin had sent to assist him in adjusting to royal life and to teach him all he would need to know about Asgard. "Think nothing of it, but you must learn how to do these things properly on your own." Dagny reminded him, smiling.
"Of course! I am so glad you are both willing to help me." Loki agreed, then looked at Thor who was sitting in a chair, looking at him with a distance expression his face. "Please, I can finish this on my own. I would not wish for you to go without sleep worrying over me." He said to the women who nodded.
"Good night, Loki." Stefania said and pulling Dagny away from Loki's hair (she had been trying to flatten a loose strand for nearly two minutes), they bowed and departed.
Loki rose, holding up the gown that was a bit too long for him as he walked to Thor. "I hope they do not think they can dress me in women's garb." He joked, trying to get his beloved's attention. Thor only looked at him. "Is... Is something bothering you?" He asked, standing in front of the Prince, holding one of his hands.
"You died." Said the Prince. He ran his free hand over his face and through his hair, sighing as he did so. He was tired. He was happy. But he also had a terrible sad feeling still residing in him.
"Asgard was mourning you." Loki's eyebrows went up in surprise. "B-But I do not know any of your subjects-"
"I mean," Thor interrupted. "That Asgard itself was mourning you. It rained non-stop for two weeks. Animals were found crying, unable to be comforted. The birds did not chirp, the sun did not shine, the rivers overflowed. Loki, this world was dark without you." He stood suddenly, pulling the sorcerer into his arms, holding him tightly. "You can never leave this world again, for it will surely fall apart without you, Loki. I will fall apart without you." The sorcerer held onto the Prince, eyes closing tight.
"I'll never leave you again." He promised. "I had family matters to attend to, but they've all been fixed for now. Please, Thor, let us not dwell in the past. We are both here now, together. And we have the rest of our mortal lives, and then the lives of Æsirs to enjoy together." Loki begged, kissing his beloved's cheek.
Thor nodded, letting a tear fall from his eye before burying his face in the sorcerer's thick, long, braided hair. A large hand came up and undid the ribbon that held it together, fingers threading through the woven strands. "Ah, Dagny won't be pleased!" Loki cried out, but not truly minding as he enjoyed the feel of Thor stroking his hair. "Let her be. That woman has been helping Sif become a proper princess, and she is hardly ever pleased. Stefania is easy to please, though. They're both good women. They will help in areas that I cannot." Thor kissed the top of his head. "... We should go to the balcony." He suggested.
Loki let himself be led out to the slightly damp marble balcony, smiling at the beautiful view Thor had. "My love, this is breathtaking!" He exclaimed, hands coming up to cover his mouth in excitement. Thor grinned, coming up behind him to wrap his arms around him.
Loki leaned back against him and hummed softly. Thor closed his eyes for a while, letting them sway to the melody Loki hummed for them.
They both felt peace as their body warmth combined and their swaying motion calmed them. Thor opened his eyes and looked up at the blackened sky.
"Look, love. Look at the stars... They must have missed you as much as I did." He said. Loki looked and smiled.
"See how they shine for you?" Thor asked, thousands of stars winking at them from above. Loki's smile only grew wider. He knew they were shining just for him. He knew his father and sister were there. He knew he was safe in Thor's arms. He had Annar's forgiveness. He had a family in Valhalla and a family in Asgard.
He was loved and no longer alone.
A/N:
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OH MY GOD YOU GUYS
I was tearing up myself at the end. Like, omg.
So the two new OCs, Dagny and Stefania are the winners of the whole stupid little couple name contest I had. The winners are the fabulous natasha-bromanav and the sweet WolfQween666. I'm so not lying though when I say I wanted to choose everyone and just make it one big OC/Thorki/Awesome story, but I couldn't because I can barely keep up with fictional charas, let alone OCs ;A; cause yakisoba is a baka-chan.
I also don't really trust myself with writing OCs based off other people, but I'll try my best! So, Dagny and Stefania (yes, I'm going to call you that from now on), if you feel I'm butchering who you truly are in the sequel, please let me know.
So the couple names are DashingSoba and Fanoba. FEEL FREE TO SHIP ME AND FANDRAL AND MAKE IT YOUR OTP OK!
Alright, now that I'm past the whole contest thingy...
So this story has come to an end for now (don't worry, there's still an epilogue to post, and yes, it's written, I just want to let you guys have time to savor this chapter).
Ugh, like, I've never actually finished a multi-chpt fic before! THIS IS MONUMENTAL IN YAKI'S FANFIC WRITING CAREER!
To those of you who are like "omg noooooo don't eeeeeend!" don't forget that there is a sequel that will be up... Maaaaayyyyybe next month. Yes, I know it seems like a super long time till then, but don't worry! I have a smaller multi-chpt fic to put up, as well as a two-shot spin-off from this based on one of the previous lives Loki and Thor had together. You guys should amuse me and guess which one it is, because it was mentioned above~
Alright, I need to go and de-stress all over tumblr, let out my feels, and crappity crap crap. Today was my first day of school and my schedule was sorta messed up and my ex (who I thought was leaving the damn school) is in my first period class, which is math and math sucks for me, and I also spent all day yesterday doing all the homework I was supposed to do during summer... Procrastination FTW! No, but seriously- don't procrastinate.
Other than that, my day was fabulous, and it'll be even more so if you all review and leave me love and hearts and cookies and more love and entertain me with your OTP fics of me and Fandral.
Okay?
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Good.
Please await the last chapter of this, which is just a short epilogue. It should be posted relatively quickly.