A/N: Hello readers! Just so you know…. I (Rosabelle) Am in the hospital. I have been since Sunday. The wonderful co-author of mine (Saria) Is the one posting these chapters and replying to your reviews etc. I hope you guys enjoy this story and we're sorry it's so disjointed. This is a converted Roleplay so… it skips around a lot. I hope you all have a good time and If you want to message me and talk with me… send a personal message and I'm sure Saria will fill you in. Ok? Love you all SOOOOOO Much! You are awesome! Love- Rosabelle (Natasha)
It had been a few days, a few days of pure bliss and nothing more. Loki held Natasha close to his bare chest, listening to the waves as they lay in the hut. Here was the first time he and Natasha had slept soundly in...well, he didn't know how long. Softly he kissed her bare shoulder, enjoying the peace.
Natasha sighed with contentment. She was in bliss. Spending time with Loki, just the two of them, it was perfection. She had wanted to spend time alone with him but their job prohibited it... and they didn't really have the easiest time these past few weeks. She relaxed in his arms and smiled gently. "Thank you, Loki. This is just wonderful."
Loki smiled softly "Only the best for you, Natasha" he whispered, softly kissing her neck. He ran his hand feather lightly down her side. "Anything for you, my princess..."
She smiled and rested against him shuddering at his feathery touch. "That tickles. And I will do the same for you, my prince." Loki smiled sweetly. "I love you," he whispered softly. "And I wish I could stay here with you forever."
"I love you, too. And I want to do the same. I just want to stay like this," she replied quietly, closing her eyes.
Loki kissed her softly. "Rest, now...my little spider..." he whispered, nuzzling his face in her coppery hair that rested below her shoulders. It had been an amazing few days, the two of them having been joined in the most intimate of ways, both body and spirit, they were truly one.
She smiled softly and rested with him. "You are amazing, my prince." She nestled close to him and stifled a quiet yawn.
"As are you, my princess," Loki whispered, tracing circles in her hand. Softly he started to sing one of the lullaby's that his mother had sung to him. "So many years now the raven's been flying, Much has he witnessed on Midgard's shore, Found answers and questions, and still is trying to find the wisdom to understand more. On featherweight wings, old Memory is following, And free Thought before him flies. Eye of the Wanderer when dusk is falling, Beyond the bounds of Midgard he spies. Seeks outside and inside, every day, On many roads and around the bend. How long he must search yet, who could say? Only One knows the aim and the end."
She smiled and her breathing began to slow and steady as his soothing voice sang her to sleep like a child in his arms. It was unusual that someone had this effect over her, but she was enjoying it. She loved him and his melody invaded her dreams.
Loki smiled softly as she fell asleep. As he laid there listening to her breathing, drifting off to sleep.
After the days of peace, quiet, and wonderful time spent with Loki... it had to come to an end. She sighed as she walked into headquarters looking around at the busy building. She had no idea how to tell everyone, if she was going to tell them at all... that she was engaged. She wanted to tell everyone but discretion had to be maintained. She ran her thumb over the cool metal band on her finger, something she very much liked doing reminding her that what had happened was not a dream. The metal was one of Asgard, she didn't know what it was and the stone set in the metal was one from Russia. An Alexandrite, one of the rarest stones in nature. The color changing stone, from Red to green, glimmered in the metal surrounding it. Diamonds glinted around the setting and she was proud of it. She would wear rings on her hand to get her used to them for missions and to just wear around when she wasn't needed on missions. This one… would stay with her always. Loki had said it wouldn't be damaged and she believed him.
Maria was walking around looking over files and other items waiting for the day Loki and Natasha would come back. Since she knew their secret and covered for them in the higher levels... she wanted to know exactly what happened on their 'leave of absence', requested by Loki.
Loki entwined his hand with hers but only for a moment before pulling his hand away. He smiled softly, at her and the cool feel of the ring on her finger when he held her hand. "We should do that more often, Tasha," he whispered quietly as they walked through the halls.
She looked up and him and gave him a slight smile whispering in return. "I'd love that. Everything about it was perfect for us." She looked around at the other agents walking by and she returned to her stoic demeanor she carried around this place.
Loki looked up to see Maria coming their way "Maria, I hope our leave wasn't troubleso-" he was cut off when both he and Natasha were pushed into an unused room. "Woah, hey, Maria...what are you doing?" He raised an eyebrow when the door shut behind them.
Natasha was confused beyond all reason. She looked at Maria who dropped the stoic mask she wore as Natasha did replacing it with a smile. "Ok! You two drop of the face of the planet for a week on 'vacation' and I just wanna know... Ring? Yes? No?" Natasha looked at the spy in front of her needing information. Finally understanding the disjointed questions Natasha held out her hand showing the ring. Maria smiled and looked at the two. "Congratulations."
Loki smiled brightly wrapping his arm around Natasha's waist. "Thank you Maria," he said proudly, eyes shining.
Natasha smiled putting her hand over Loki's heart and resting her head against his shoulder. "Yes. Thank you," the assassin echoed, smiling with pride. Maria nodded in reply and said, "Again... this secret is safe with me."
"Natasha is debating on telling a few people or not..." Loki said looking down at his bride.
Natasha looked up at Loki and smiled. "Making me out to be the bad guy I think? I can't help it! I'm a spy. Anything someone can use against me they will in my mind. I trust you, I trust Maria... The less people who know... the safer we all are," Natasha explained quietly, frowning slightly. Maria sighed and shook her head at the excuse. "Natasha. Things change. You might not think you can... but it can happen. We all just need one really important thing to change for and we do our hardest."
"Yes," Loki agreed tightening his arm around Natasha's waist. "We have both changed for the other. Not much, because we fit so well. We can do this. We can make this work."
"I know we can. I wouldn't have said yes if we couldn't," She reminded smiling up at him. "But I still just want to keep things quiet. If you want… we'll tell people. But I don't want our partnership removed!" That was what she feared most. She still had a bind to Clint, it wasn't as close as it used to be, they had to work back up to that. But she couldn't lose him, he knew everything about her. And she didn't want some other little female agent to come in and make him second guess himself by asking her to marry him.
Loki looked at Natasha and turned to face her. "Natasha," He said, using her full name instead of the pet names he normally used. This would get his point across. "I love you. And if Fury thinks he can tell me who my partner will be… Then that is where he will be wrong. I will work with you only. I am a god, and I will do what it takes to make sure we stay working together. You have my word," he explained. He looked in her eyes and saw the faint glimmer insecurity that was there and smiled. "You don't have to worry. No one would ever compare to you. You know me like not even my brother does." He pulled her close and kissed her forehead sweetly. "I'll never let you go my little spider."
She smiled at his words and wrapped her arms around him. "Thank you, Loki," She said in a voice barely above a whisper. "You mean everything to me."
"Just as you do to me," He replied. Maria stood there watching the two a smile on her face. "You two should report back to Fury. He might have need of you," She said not really wanting to break up the moment between them.
Natasha sighed and stepped back. "Time for work," She said replacing her smile with the stony face she wore as a mask here. Loki did the same and they walked out of the room, looking around the institution for any sign they were needed.