"You owe me five dollars, Bruce."
Felicity groaned as she snuggled into Thor's side. "I hear Tony" She murmured. "Why do I hear Tony?"
"Stark." Thor growled. Felicity opened her eyes to see Tony grinning at the entrance of the room, while Steve and Bruce stood behind him; desperately trying to look anywhere but at the couple on the bed.
"What the hell?" Felicity ducked under the blankets while Thor glared at the group.
"We thought….the healers told us you weren't cleared for physical activity." Steve said "We'll come back later."
"No we won't." Tony grinned and sat on the edge of the bed, ignoring Thor's angry glare. "I come bearing joyous news."
"News that can wait until after my lady is clothed." Thor crossed his arms and frowned at him.
"GO AWAY." Felicity shouted from under the blanket.
"Nope." Tony smiled. "Bruce, Hamster dance and yours truly had a look at some Asgardian tech and we managed to incorporate it into our designs. Which means we can stop all Tesseract energy from being detected by outside sources." He grinned. "Also Digg and Lyla are getting married and the two of you are invited."
"I can go back to earth?" Felicity poked her head out from under the cover. Tony nodded.
"Yup and you won't accidentally cause an alien invasion when you do. Though from the look of things…" he picked up the torn dress from the night before. "Alien invasion seems to be something you're into." He smirked at Thor. "Someone was enthusiastic."
"Time to go." Steve said and he and Bruce grabbed Tony's arms and dragged him from the room as Thor reached out to summon Mjolnir.
"Wait." Tony shouted. "There are so many hammer jokes I can make."
"He's going to tell everyone." Felicity groaned. Thor looked away. "Hey." Felicity nuzzled his shoulder. "Why so sad?"
"Nothing." Thor gave her a tight smile. "It is good to know that you are able to return home."
Felicity sighed in frustration. "Do me a favor and smack yourself with a pillow."
"Why?"
"Because you are a moron." Felicity straddled Thor's lap and glared at him. "You think that I'm going to throw us away just because of Tony's machine?" she poked him in the chest. "I love you and while I am going to visit my friends on earth, I'm staying here…unless you don't want me to."
"Of course I do." Thor looked relieved. "I love you Felicity."
"Good because you're stuck with me…literally I can't move my muscles they're sore."
Thor laughed.
"It's your fault." Felicity huffed. Thor gave her a calculating look, then moved off the bed. Felicity wrapped her legs around him as he carried her out of the bedroom.
"Where are we going?" she asked.
"The bath tub." Thor answered. "then couch in my receiving room, the table, the chair, followed by the bed again."
"Thor." Felicity moaned.
"Your muscles are sore." Thor grinned. "and this just happens to be the perfect way to warm them up."
"Looks like I'll be making some architectural changes to the tower." Tony smirked as he entered the room where the other Avengers and Guardians were eating breakfast. "Because if what I just saw is any indication, Thor and Felicity won't be needing separate rooms."
"Don't remind me." Peter grumbled, putting his head down on the table.
"How did you know?" Tony looked at him in surprise.
"Mind link. I don't recommend it." Peter shuddered. "Queen Frigga fixed it so I can only use it in emergency situations, but she couldn't erase the…images."
"Seeing as you subjected us to your loud Asgardian sexcapades I'd say it's payback." Rocket glared.
"The lady Sif seemed satisfied with the result." Drax muttered.
"I know, I heard it." Rocket growled.
"I am Groot."
"Chia pet's right, Rocket. You're jealous." Tony sat and picked up a piece of fruit.
"Did you tell Felicity about the shielding device?" Oliver asked quietly.
"Yeah, but I think she and Thor were too busy gearing up for round two."
"They passed round two a long time ago." Peter muttered, giving another shiver of disgust. Oliver glared at him.
"I wonder what the Asgardian refractory period is. Do you think Thor would let us observe….for science?" Tony asked.
"You've done enough observing." Steve frowned.
"People have sex, Cap; it happens all the time." Tony grinned.
"They don't tend to do it with an audience." Steve muttered
"Oh to be 95 and innocent." Tony smirked.
"Stop talking about this. I'm already going to need therapy." Peter grumbled. Rocket smirked at his obvious discomfort.
"I'm still changing their room, just in case." Tony ignored Peter.
"They're probably going to need a bigger bed." Clint smirked.
"A reinforced one." Rocket added
Peter stood up. "I'm going to go smash my head against a wall until the part of my brain that creates mental images is dead." He turned and glared at the assembled group. "And they do not need a bigger bed. They need separate ones; preferably in different quadrants of the galaxy."
Three days later Thor was glaring at his reflection in a mirror in Felicity's small Starling City apartment.
"This garb is uncomfortable." He huffed. "Why am I required to wear it?"
"You can suffer through one tuxedo." Felicity laughed. "Move over, I need to see how I look." She gave him a playful shove as she moved to stand in front of the mirror. Thor looked down at her dress.
"Not all midgardian clothing is unappealing." He murmured, putting his hands on her hips. "In fact…"
"No, bad Asgardian." Felicity smacked his hands. "After Digg's wedding you can do whatever you want."
"Now that is a tempting proposal. You have a bargain my lady." Thor smirked. "I promise to behave." Felicity beamed up at him. Then she looked down at his bow tie.
"What is that?" She pointed at the balled up knot he'd made.
"It is a bow tie." Thor said defensively. Felicity shook her head.
"No it's not…Maybe if you'd tied it correctly?"
"It is a very unique bow tie." He insisted. Felicity laughed.
"Sit." She pointed to her bed. Thor raised an eyebrow.
"I thought we were waiting until after the wedding?"
Felicity gave him another playful shove and he sat. "Imagine what the court of Asgard would think if they knew their prince was so easily defeated by a piece of cloth." She commented as she stepped in between his legs and tied the bow for him. "There, now you're presentable."
Thor pulled her close and buried his face in her stomach. "It is a particularly tricky piece of cloth." He mumbled, making Felicity giggle. "And this is a ridiculously small bed."
"It's queen size." Felicity retorted.
"It's not sized for my queen." Thor said sincerely as he looked her in the eyes.
"Your mom?" Felicity looked at him in confusion.
"I meant you." Thor pouted. "Please do not mention my mother when I am attempting to convince you to get out of that dress." He tugged gently on the zipper. "And into this pathetic excuse for a bed."
"mmm" Felicity moaned. "You almost had me…until you mocked my bed. Come on." She said, stepping back and tugging on his hand. "There's a wedding to attend."
The ceremony was heartfelt and lovely. Clint ended up saving the day after the man Lyla and Digg had chosen to officiate backed out due to a work conflict. When Digg had asked Clint how he'd become a minister, he'd shared a look with Natasha and muttered, "Budapest."
"Ladies and gentlemen." Tony grinned. "I'm going to need all those who identify as female or are just feeling pretty on one side of the dance floor and everyone else on the other."
"Oh no." Clint groaned.
"What?" Thor looked on in surprise at the eager way the assembled women seemed to flock to one side.
"The tossing of the bouquet and the garter." Tony grinned as he walked over. "Scared, Barton? I would be if I were you. Romanov has excellent hand eye coordination."
"Well Pepper has her war face on." Clint retorted. "I think we're in for an overblown, ridiculous display of Stark wealth long before Nat and I jump the broom."
Thor watched as Lyla stood with her back to the assembled women. She tossed her bouquet behind her. There was a scrambling as each of the women attempted to make a grab for it. The crowd cleared to reveal the flowers clutched in Felicity's hands. Clint and Tony relaxed.
"Tough break, buddy." Tony said as he patted Thor on the shoulder. "I'm going to go console Pepper."
"Whoever catches the bouquet is the next to get married." Steve explained when Thor raised an eyebrow. He grinned in response.
"Well then, I suppose I must honor Midgardian traditions."
Roy crossed his arms and glared at him. "I'm going to take this time to remind you that Digg has a very extensive gun collection and that he's willing to test it out on you if you break her heart."
"I would sooner turn Mjolnir on myself than cause her pain." Thor said sincerely. Roy nodded.
"Just so we're clear."
Digg tossed the garter and in the end, Dr. Banner was holding the piece of cloth; looking decidedly confused. Felicity walked over to Thor waving the bouquet.
"That is quite a lovely flower arrangement." Thor smiled.
"Why thank you." Felicity grinned. "I kinda just…caught it." She waved at Bruce who was being introduced to one of Digg's single cousins.
"Are the two of you bound for the altar together?" Thor joked. "Will I be required to fight him for your hand?"
"Nah" Felicity put the flowers down on the table behind him. She toyed with the ribbon tying them together. "Spoils of war."
"Lyla's cousin did seem very determined." Thor looked over at the group of women who were glaring at Felicity. "This is a valiant victory; deserving of a celebration."
"How about a dance?" Felicity grabbed his hands and pulled him towards the dancefloor.
"So how do Midgardian weddings compare to those on Asgard?" She asked as they were swaying to the music.
"They are more subdued." Thor replied.
"Don't let Tony hear you say that." Felicity looked over to where Stark was playing wingman to a very flustered Dr. Banner. "He might view it as a challenge."
"Royal weddings typically last for days." Thor continued. Felicity wrinkled her nose.
"That sounds like a long time to wear heels."
Thor laughed. "The couple doesn't typically stay very long…in fact it is tradition for the guests to conduct them to their bed chamber after the 1st course."
"Definitely don't tell Tony that."
"Don't tell Tony what?" Tony asked as he appeared next to them.
"Aren't you only summoned after a person says your name three times?" Felicity asked. "Because I'm pretty sure I only said it twice."
"Well as the official Avengers wedding planner, I'm going to need a heads up when the two of you decide to make a go for it." Tony grinned.
"Official Avengers Wedding planner?" Felicity stopped dancing and pressed her cheek against Thor's chest.
"That snafu with the officiator bailing out last minute would never have happened if the Diggles had put me in charge, as I had suggested."
"You mean if they had put Lady Pepper in charge." Thor corrected. Felicity smirked.
"Love is in the air." Tony continued, ignoring them. "There'll be more weddings soon, I guarantee it. In fact, I have three entire floors at the tower set aside for that specific purpose."
Thor looked down at Felicity and mouthed. "Subdued." She shook her head. Tony held out his hand.
"Official science buddy dance? It's a midgardian tradition. No earth wedding is complete without it."
Felicity stepped out of Thor's arms and let Tony cut in. Thor made his way over to the bar. He was about to order something when he noticed Queen standing off to the side, observing the wedding.
"The lady Thea appears in good spirits." Thor commented, coming to stand next to Oliver. Queen's younger sister was dancing with Roy. "As does the Lady Lance."
Oliver gave a nod. The League of Assassins had recently lifted their bounty on the head of Sara Lance's killer. While no one was sure why, Heimdall had privately informed Felicity and Thor that Sara Lance had been revived using a pool known as the Lazarus pit. The heir to the demon had decided to keep this resurrection secret from all in order to protect Sara from her father's wrath. Laurel Lance had returned to Starling and taken up the mantle of Black Canary. Oliver was not pleased, though Thor found it difficult to tell because the Arrow always seemed to be angry.
The two stood in silence, watching Tony twirling Felicity around the dance floor.
"Is she happy?" The question was so quiet that Thor almost missed it.
"Shouldn't you pose her that question?" Thor replied. Oliver tensed. Thor took pity on him. "I believe she is." He gave Felicity a smile as she looked over and mouthed "Rescue me."
Oliver nodded. "I guess that's what matters."
"If you'll excuse me, I believe I need to rescue my lady from her present predicament." Thor knew it was wrong, but he took a certain measure of pleasure in referring to Felicity as his in front of Oliver. He walked over to where Pepper was standing with Natasha.
"Lady Pepper." He gave a mock bow. "Would you do me the honor of a dance?"
"You just want to wind Tony up to get him away from Felicity." Pepper smirked. "Who knew the god of thunder had a dark side?"
"You forget I was raised with Loki." Thor grinned as Pepper handed Natasha her champagne glass and followed him out to the dance floor. In two seconds, Tony had dragged Felicity over to them.
"Okay, Son of Odin. I propose a hostage exchange. You give me mine and I'll give you yours."
"Tony." Pepper admonished while Felicity snorted.
"Why do we put up with them?" Pepper asked.
"I ask myself the same thing every day." Felicity smirked and offered Pepper her arm. "Lady Pepper?"
"Lady Felicity." The two walked away to talk with Natasha, leaving Thor and Tony to stand awkwardly in the middle of the dance floor.
"There go our better halves." Tony sighed. "What do you think they're talking about?" Clint, who'd just walked over to join them, smirked at the question.
"Well Nat's promised me safe haven in the new world order so I'm not concerned." Clint said as he took a sip of champagne. "Can you say the same?"
"Just be grateful Gamora and Lady Sif were not invited." Thor murmured.
"Well Steve wanted to bring Gamora, but figured the green skin would draw too much attention." Tony's comment caused Clint to choke on his champagne.
"We…are so doomed."
"That was fun." Felicity was beaming when they made their way back to her apartment. She turned back to look at him. "What's wrong?"
"By now the news of our night together will have made it to the ears of everyone at court." Thor shifted. "That coupled with our sudden unchaperoned vacation here…" he trailed off.
"You're worried they're going to force us to get married." Felicity tilted her head. "How about an extended engagement?"
"Are you asking me to marry you?" Thor chuckled.
"Eventually." Felicity opened the door. "Not right this second, though."
"An "extended engagement" might appease the more strict members of the court." Thor agreed. "It is a more official title than simple consort."
"Just one thing." Felicity said as she stepped out of her shoes. "When you ask me properly, I don't want something big and showy."
Thor grinned. He'd already had the goldsmith make the traditional betrothal bracelets. He'd planned on presenting her with hers during an afternoon outing with the horses. That way they could be alone. In addition he'd had the runes of her name carved on the breastplate of his armor.
"As my lady commands." Thor said as he swept Felicity into his arms. "Now, I wish to test the strength of that cot you call a bed."