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CHAPTER TWENTY ONE:
The grand hall was full of purple and cream coloured decorations hanging from the ceiling and walls. Crowds of people were sat on either side of a thin aisle, all eagerly looking back and forth from where Loki stood and to the door where Vienna would enter any moment.
Everyone was dressed in their best clothing. People were chattering away and smiling happily, taking in the scenery. When the large golden doors to the grand hall slowly opened everyone hushed and took their seats. Women craned their necks to get a glimpse of Vienna, they were eager to see what her dress looked like.
Loki stood a step down from Odin, whom was going to wed his son in a matter of moments. Thor stood by Frigga on the opposite side of Loki and Odin; Frigga smiling lovingly at her son. Loki's head jolted up when he heard the doors open. His jaw would have fallen off if he hadn't have been composed.
Vienna was breathtakingly beautiful. He couldn't believe his eyes when he saw his soon-to-be wife walking down the aisle towards him.
Everybody's eyes were on Vienna as she made her way to Loki. Women's mouths hung open as they took in the sight of the forthcoming princess.
When Vienna finally reached Loki, he took her hands in his and faced her; smiling away as he looked into her eyes. She smiled in return and Odin began to speak.
Vienna and Loki only spoke when they were directed to repeat a verse Odin had previously spoken; but their smiles never faltered. Time quickly passed by and before they knew it Odin pronounced the two wedded and gave them permission to seal their marriage with a single kiss.
Loki pulled Vienna close to him and slightly dipped her down and kissed her. The hall erupted in cheers, whistles and clapping.
"I love you," Loki whispered to Vienna as he pulled her back up. Vienna smiled.
"I love you too," She said.
Odin announced that everyone was welcome to feast in the dining hall and with that the crowd began to diminish and vacate the grand hall.
"So," Loki began as he took a seat next to Vienna at the royal table beside Odin and Frigga.
"You are now an immortal princess," He smirked, holding her hand under the table.
"So I am," She grinned.
People addressed the newlywed couple and spoke words of gratitude and congratulations to them. Gifts were presented by some of the more wealthy individuals, some shop owners offered small gifts of their finest items; such as jewellery and soaps, wine was even offered.
The night seemed to go on for hours. After the feast people began to drink and dance. Loki and Vienna had to have the first dance, of course, but people eventually began to join in. Thor danced with Sid and Odin danced with Frigga. Vienna felt a slight ache in her chest when Frigga asked to dance with Loki, she didn't have a father to dance with; she was unable to do the 'daddy-daughter' dance.
That was until Odin asked for her to dance with him. She was grateful for his kindness.
"Thank you so much, my King, for everything," Vienna smiled as they moved around the dance floor.
"You are most welcome, I am proud to have you as my daughter in law, I know my son cherishes you very much," Odin said.
Vienna took turns dancing with each of the warriors three and Thor. Thor was an excellent dancer, which surprised her.
"Well, I finally have a sister!" He boomed with joy, making Vienna laugh.
"In law," She mentioned.
"Yes, but a sister all the same!" He said. He smiled, but Vienna noticed that it didn't quite reach his eyes.
"Is something the matter? You seem sad," She said quietly. Thor shook his head.
"It is nothing," He said.
"You can tell me, Thor, I can keep secrets," Vienna smirked. Thor chuckled.
"It is not so much a secret, I just do not wish to burden you with my problems on your wedding night," He said, twirling her. They danced for a while longer until Loki finally found her and led her over to a balcony to be alone.
"Thor seems sad," Vienna blurted out. Loki sighed.
"Yes, he misses his mortal woman, our father would not grant her access," He said.
"Oh," Vienna said, not knowing what else to say to that. She almost couldn't believe that the Allfather wouldn't allow his eldest son's lover to Asgard, yet he would allow her to be here with Loki.
Loki noticed Vienna begin to think on the matter, so he snaked his arm around her waist and pulled her closer to him.
"Do not worry about it, princess," He purred in her ear. Vienna felt the hair on her neck tingle and she smirked.
"I will not get used to that term," She said, kissing him lightly on the lips. Loki returned the kiss with a little more passion, holding her even closer to his body.
"Would you like to get away from here?" He whispered in her ear. Vienna smirked and nodded, letting Loki lead her away from the balcony.