Thor arrived back in Asgard and went straight to his father's chambers. He was no longer violently angry, but he was still angry. He burst through the doors without knocking.

"Thor, I am busy. Come back later." Odin said, without looking up from the papers he was reading. Thor grabbed the papers from his father's hand.

"Thor!" Odin's tone was both commanding and intimidating.

"Do you know where I was a few days ago? I was at the very roots of Yggdrasill. Do you know who I ran into down there? The Norn Witches. And do you know what the Norn's told me? Four words, Father...just four, little words...'Odin Lied. Loki Lives.' Explain this to me."

"Those old Norn's are out of their minds, living outside of Yggdrasill will drive anyone mad. They mean not what they say."

Thor's voice was deadly calm as he growled, "Odin lies yet...Loki lives."
"Your brother is dead, I am sorry, Thor. But he is. And no words from the addled brain of a Norn Witch will make it any different!"

"Then how is it that I just watched his wedding to an Elf in Alfheimr?!" Thor roared.

"His what?" Odin was shocked, his brown creased, he had heard nothing in the monthly report on Loki from Alfheimr about a wedding. He started shuffling through his papers, looking for the report.

Thor reached into his tunic and drew out a scroll, "Looking for this?" He'd gone looking for Odin after speaking with the Norns but found only the report. No words can ever describe what Thor went through reading it.

"You impetuous boy. How dare you go through my things!" Odin reached for the scroll, but Thor took a step back and out of his reach.

"How dare you...how dare you lie to Mother and I. How dare you make us suffer this way. HOW DARE YOU DO THIS TO OUR FAMILY!"

"I did this for our family, Boy. Loki is safe and happy, your Mother grieves for his death, not over his life...a life none of us can be a part of. I chose the lesser of two evils and you will regret it if you tell your Mother about any of this. Do you hear me?!"

Odin grabbed the scroll out of Thor's hand, tucked in his tunic and escorted his son out of the room. "Not one word, Thor."

Odin shut and locked the door, returning to his desk to read the report Thor had stolen.

"Dearest All-Father,

things here continue to run smoothly. Loki is progressing greatly in his studies, he is a wonderful student and friend. If he could I am sure he would tell you all about it here. He misses you all greatly, he never can quiet put his family from his mind. But that brings me to my big news, Loki is getting married to Arngerðr this Saturday. Perhaps you could attend? Loki has said nothing on the matter, but I know it would mean the Realm to him if you came.

I trust things are good in Asgard.

Sincerely,

Granmarr

High Chancellor of Alfheimr"

Odin ran a hand over his tired face, he'd missed it. He'd missed Loki's wedding. His heart sank and a tear rolled down his cheek, if only he'd known in time...but Thor could hardly be blamed for his actions Odin would have done the same thing in his place.

Perhaps it was time for a visit.