Two Years Later
Sif sent a flying kick to my head. I grabbed her leg and flipped her onto her back, bending the leg painfully back. She attempted the twist out of it, but I put an arm on her back and restrained her there. She tapped the floor twice and I let go, helping her up.
"Only one minute this time without magic. I must say, I'm vastly impressed," she praised.
"Yeah, but it took two years to reach this point. I'm shocked that my muscles could move quick enough to catch that last kick though," I responded, stretching out my arms.
"I'm sure Ollerus will be pleased with that," she said slyly.
I raised an eyebrow. "I've taught you way too well how to be a pervert Sif. Besides, you know we haven't done that yet." She threw her head back and laughed.
"It is quite amusing, though only Fandral has found it so."
"Yeah well I don't. Not today at least," I said, wrapping my arms around my stomach, trying to keep the butterflies at bay. Sif patted me on the back.
"Don't be nervous Jodi. I went through the exact same thing a year ago. You will be fine, 'tis just another ceremony."
"Yeah, but Sif, this ceremony kind of means a lot on Earth. I know that Ollerus' and I have been predicted since God knows how long ago, but I couldn't just up and marry him the minute I was back like everyone wanted me too." Sif looked away, slightly embarrassed. She'd been one of those people, alongside Odin and Thor. It was only after massive kicking and screaming on my part (and Ollerus siding with me) that I had managed to push the date until I was ready. Or I should say, until both of us were ready. Ollerus hadn't been huge on the idea of marriage either.
"It will be fine Jodi. Ollerus even honored your earthly tradition and asked your grandfather for your hand and he gave his blessing."
My eyes widened. "Oh my God please tell me Odin remembered to bring him here for today? I can't have my wedding without him!" I said, starting to panic. Sif grabbed my shoulders and forced me to look her in the eye.
"Jodi, everything is fine. This is exactly why I forced you to have one last lesson with me: to keep you from panicking."
"Sif, I didn't expect to get married until I was at least 25. Hell, I didn't expect to be living on another planet, much less practically running it. I swear, Odin might as well announce me as Crown Princess. I'll be running the show anyway when Thor is on the throne."
She chuckled slightly. "Thor will grow to be a proper king someday. Have faith. Until then, we have our wise advisor Niorun." I gave a small smile and sat down, curling up.
"I don't think I can do this Sif. I'm going to puke and make a fool out of myself and I just can't do that, not to Ollerus."
"Do you love him?" she asked.
"Yeah, of course," I responded without hesitation.
"And I can guarantee Ollerus loves you, so by not doing this you're only hurting both of you. Jodi, you have traveled in between worlds, defeated the most powerful sorcerer in Asgard, and thrown yourself off of the Bifrost to save someone whom you were just getting to know, and survived. All within the first month you arrived. You can do this. Now come on! You're going to be late to your own wedding!" She dragged me up and smoothed out my dress. It tied behind my neck, fell to just below my knees, the highest part being at mid-thigh, cutting sideways. A bright streak of black crossed diagonally, matching the circlet.
She pushed me to just outside the throne room, where Papa was waiting for me. He grinned wildly and hooked his arm into mine. "You look gorgeous. Head up, confident." I could tell he wanted to talk about Asgard, but he knew it was my day, so he kept quiet as soft music began to play and we walked down.
I kept my eyes on Ollerus, not wanting to be distracted by the thousands of other people. A pocket I had request for my something blue (my necklace, because Frigga had not allowed me to wear it) suddenly got heavier. I discreetly looked and saw a purple rectangle with something that looked like headphones attached to it. I turned around and saw a familiar blonde-haired girl. She winked before disappearing back into the crowd. I grinned and felt better knowing that my friend was there.
We reached the end and I noticed someone clad in green standing next to Thor. I leaned over and whispered in Ollerus' ear, "Um, Ollerus, what the hell is Loki doing here?"
"And here I thought you were going to say I looked handsome," he retorted snarkily. I gave him a look and he sighed. "Odin has been slowly reintegrating Loki back into Asgard society. This is supposed to be a major step forward for him. Do not let it ruin today, please?"
I glanced over to where he was standing. He smiled and waved discreetly. There were manacles around his wrist. I nodded at Ollerus. "Alright, I don't like it, but okay. I love you, and that's all that matters today," I said.
"I love you too. Now, shall we get 'hitched' as your grandfather called it?" I giggled.
"Yep." I restrained the urge to kiss him right then and there. Everything was perfect, just for today. And I was at home.
So that's it! I don't know yet if I will be doing a sequel, but I left things just a touch open so I can if I develop a decent plot line. I hope you had fun reading this (and secretly hope it made you cry at least once). Thanks again for reading!