Chapter 13
December 8th, .2012
Today I had decided to wear a purple shirt and jeans with boots leaving my hair down. Thor was in his armor. Loki had on a blue shirt with jeans and sneakers, leaving his hair down.
"Are you ready?" Loki asked, wrapping an arm around my waist. I nodded; afraid my voice would quake if I spoke. Thor Loki and I were going to Asgard. He squeezed my waist gently while Thor directed his gaze skyward. "Heimdall, open the portal," he shouted, raising his hammer. I attempted to swallow the lump in my throat, the nervousness growing as we began to glow. "Remember to close your eyes," Thor said quickly. "It'll keep you from getting sick."
'What am I getting myself into?' I thought as a bright white light surrounded them.
"You want me to go to Asgard," I said as I lay in bed with Loki, propping my head on my elbow to better see Loki. 'My fiancé,' I thought, resisting the urge to giggle. The word felt pleasantly odd as I said it, making me think of everything we've been through together.
"Yes," Loki replied, his hand stroking the tattoo my hip. "I promised Mother I would bring you to visit Asgard; now would be the perfect time."
I stumbled slightly as we landed in Asgard, dizzy from the trip. I gasped opened my eyes. Loki had told me about Asgard many times, but his words couldn't have done it justice. Asgard was breathtaking.
"Wow, this place is amazing," I said as they walked out of a huge, golden room. "It's so beautiful here." "This is home," Thor said happily. "Heimdall!" "Greetings Thor; you have returned," the tall man replied. "And I see you have brought Loki and Ms. Stark with you." ''Please call me Mandy," I asked.
"It is truly an honor to meet you Mandy," Heimdall said smiling. "Loki has finally found a worthy woman to marry; you can keep him in check." My cheeks turned red as Heimdall laughed. "Thank you Heimdall," I replied, smiling at him. "It was a pleasure meeting you." "The same to you Lady Mandy. If you are ever in need of any assistance, do not hesitate to call upon me."
"We shall return later, my friend," Thor said, leading us across the bridge toward the palace. Thor and Loki smiled as I gazed around in wonder. "Do you know all of these people?" I asked as another person greeted Loki in the palace halls.
"Many of them, yes. There are some that are familiar faces, but their names simply escapes me. But most of the people within the palace I've known for years," He replied. "It must be nice to know everyone. But at least I know those people," I said, pointing down the hall.
"Sif and the warriors three!" Thor exclaimed, rushing forward to hug his brothers-in-arms. "How fare thee?" I smiled, remembering when I had met them as a kid before Umbrella. "We fare well Thor," Volstagg said.
"It gladdens my heart to see you have returned." "And I see you have brought Loki and little Mandy with you," Fandrall said using the name they given me when I was young. "It is good to see you again." "It's good to see all of you too," I replied. "At last little Mandy has graced the halls of Asgard," Hogun said, smiling.
"A celebration must be afoot," Volstagg said happily. "A feast to announce the arrival of little Mandy." "I swear he thinks only with his stomach," Sif said good-naturedly, shaking her head. "But he is right. There must be a celebration for little Mandy's arrival; tis a momentous occasion." "Perhaps there shall be a feast after we see Mother and Father," Thor said, smiling.
"The King and Queen are in the throne room; we have just passed them," Fandrall informed them.
"Then we shall be off friends; we shall see you tonight at supper." They exchanged farewells as Thor, Loki and I walked further into the palace. I felt her heart beat faster with every step, my palms beginning to sweat. I knew it was perfectly normal to be nervous before an important announcement, especially when it was to your fiancé's parents that you have only met as a kid.
"Are you alright Mandy?" Loki asked worriedly as we stood before two ornate gold doors. "You look pale. Would you like to sit down?" "No, no, I'm okay. Just a little nervous," I replied, running my fingers through my hair.
"Everything will be fine, I swear to it," Thor said, before pushing the doors open. "Mother, Father, I have returned and I've brought Loki and his betrothed with me."