Punishment

Inuyasha-Avengers

Kagome-Loki

Comedy, Romance

Series

For his misdeeds on Midgard, Loki was given only one punishment: Kagome.

Disclaimer: I don't own anything from the Avengers, Inuyasha, or Norse Mythology. Also, I'm sorry if there are lots of facts that are wrong, or don't make sense and stuff.

Chapter 24: Vows

As Kagome gracefully sauntered from the entrance of the temple toward him, Loki could hardly contain the nervous excitement bubbling beneath his skin. Freyja's regal form followed Kagome's after a few moments, and she began to speak, "I present to you, Loki, beloved second son of Odin, and master trickster, a candidate to enter your eternal priesthood: a priestess by the name of Kagome Higurashi, daughter of two mortals from Midgard." By the end of this speech, both the mistress and apprentice had reached the altar, and respectfully bowed their heads. After a moment, Freyja spoke again, "Though she may seem meek, she has learned to be proficient in the arts of combat, and excels in the areas of healing and endurance." Stepping back, in accordance with the ceremony, she waited for Loki to take Kagome's hands into his own before she continued, "Should you choose accept her into the folds of your temple's cloister, she would most assuredly be your most loyal companion."

Although she did not have to add the last part, Loki suspected that she had done so as a matter of pride. Rolling his eyes, and smiling at Kagome's stifled giggle, he said his lines. "I, Loki, second son of the great Allfather, Odin," Loki paused for a moment to repress a laugh at his father's embarrassed grunt, "have recognized your candidate for my priesthood, and respectfully accept your suit." Looking down into Kagome's glimmering, blue eyes, he spoke again, "Do you accept this decision, Priestess Kagome of Midgardian decent?"

She nodded bashfully, "I do," after a moment, her cheeks flushed, and she added quickly, "ehm, Loki, second son of the great Odin."

"Yes," Odin said after a moment, "Well, as the officiator of this ceremony, I say "Good Job" to all." Odin bowed to his son, Freyja, and Kagome, "Congratulations, Kagome, and I am certain we will see each other again soon enough, hopefully under less boring circumstances." His eyes twinkled mischievously, and he threw back his head in merry laughter as he left the hall.

Kagome giggled at the Allfather's countenance, within which she saw both of his wonderful sons adopted in their own ways. Loki's guard stepped out of a shadowy corner that Kagome had missed at first. Freyja bade Kagome and Loki goodbye, and left the two to settle in to the awkward thickness of Loki's guard and Loki's impertinent annoyance.

Bowing, the guard said, "Congratulations, Lady Kagome. I am sorry to say I must take this guy back to his chambers now."

Kagome sighed, and brought Loki's hands up to her lips to give them a quick kiss. "Just a few more days?" She said sheepishly.

He nodded wearily, "Just a few more days."

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mb: I made up this ceremony, so don't hound me for it, please. Woo! Two chapters left! (Well, a chapter and an epilogue) Some of you, I'm sure are just as weary as Loki. Till then.