A/N: Another big thank you to Loki's best friend for helping me with my writer's block on this chapter. You're amazing :) I also want to thank every one of you who has read and reviewed this story. I love hearing from you guys and I love that you're enjoying this story so much :)

Thor and his friends were taking a break from their sparring, when Thor heard his father's voice. "Thor."

Thor turned to see his father approaching them. "What is it, Father?" He asked.

"I need to speak with you...all of you actually." Odin answered.

"Is something wrong, Father?" Thor inquired.

"Nothing is wrong...I just need the five of you to go with me on a mission." Odin answered.

"What is it, Allfather?" Sif asked, ready to do anything for Asgard.

"We are going to the Jotunheim to give invite King Laufey to the wedding." Odin answered.

"What?" Fandrall asked, unable to stop himself from questioning his king.

Odin just gave Fandrall a look. "Loki is Laufey's son. He should be at the wedding. Especially since we are trying to make peace."

"Of course." Sif replied, agreeing with her king and giving Fandrall a little shove.

"But Father, what about what Loki said...about not trusting his father's intentions?" Thor questioned.

"We want him to believe that we think he truly does want peace." Odin replied. "Besides, it is the best way to find out if he truly wants peace."

"But if he doesn't and he does something and ruins the wedding...Ava will never forgive you." Thor pointed out.

"It is a risk we must take." Odin replied.

"I will go, but under protest." Thor told his father. "And I will do everything in my power to make sure nothing happens to ruin Ava's wedding."

Odin nodded. "By the end of the wedding, our two kingdoms will either be united or they will be at war."

"For your sake, Father, I hope that they will be united." Thor replied.

"Now, go and get ready." Odin commanded his son and the warriors, before leaving.

Thor and his friends went to get ready. They then met Odin at the stables where they all mounted their horses and rode to the bi-frost. They arrived and Heimdall sent them to the Jotunheim. They made their way to Laufey's throne, where he sat.

"What brings you here, Allfather?" Laufey asked. "And with your son and warriors."

"As we are to be making peace between our worlds, I have come to invite you to Asgard for a grand celebration...the wedding of your son to my daughter." Odin answered. "Their marriage can unite our worlds and keep the peace between our realms."

Laufey nodded. "When is this wedding to take place?"

"In two weeks, at the palace." Odin replied.

Laufey nodded. "I will be in attendance."

Odin nodded. "We shall welcome you to Asgard in two weeks then." Then he and the others left, retuning home without incident.

They arrived back at the stables the same time as Loki and Vinius. "How was your ride?" Thor inquired of his soon to be brother-in-law and the young elfin lord.

"Very pleasant." Vinius answered.

Loki nodded his agreement. He then took notice of how warmly the Asgardians were dressed. "You're dressed awfully warm for such a beautiful day." He observed.

"That is because we went to the Jotunheim." Odin answered. "To speak to your father and invite him to the wedding."

Loki had to control his reaction. My father coming to my wedding...that...that could be disastrous. He thought.

"It is the best way to bring about peace." Odin told Loki.

Loki just nodded. He wasn't sure what to say. He knew that his father would do something horrible. "Excuse me." He said and then headed off to Ava's chambers. He needed to think.

"My father...coming to the wedding. That just...that can't be good. Nothing good can come of this." Loki muttered to himself as he paced back and forth in Ava's room. "The wedding will be ruined...and it can't be. I want it to be perfect for Ava. She deserves a perfect day."

About an hour later, Ava was entering the room. She saw him pacing back and forth and the worried look on his face. "What's wrong?" She asked, concern coloring her tone.

Loki walked over to her and wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close. He kissed the top of her head. "Nothing now that I am holding you." He answered.

Ava smiled and hugged Loki back. She rested her head on his chest. "I still want to know what is bothering you so."

"My father has been invited to our wedding." Loki answered. "I am afraid that he will try something and ruin the wedding. I want the day to be perfect for you. Nothing has been perfect in our relationship and I just want one day for you. You deserve that much."

Ava pulled back and looked up into Loki's eyes. "Every moment I have with you is perfect. I wouldn't change a thing about our relationship."

Loki smiled and lifted a hand to caress Ava's face. "What did I ever do to deserve you? To deserve your love? You make me fall more and more in love with you each day."

Ava smiled and stretched up to kiss him. "I love you, Loki. Simply marrying you will be enough to make the day perfect...besides, maybe your father won't try anything. Maybe he truly does want to make peace."

"I love your optimism." Loki replied. "At least one of us should be."

Ava stretched up and kissed Loki once again. "I just have faith that everything will work out the way it should...that you and I will be together no matter what...everything has to work out...for us...for our baby."

Loki pulled Ava back to him and kissed the top of her head. "I love you more than anything...I'll do anything to make sure that our wedding is perfect."

Ava hugged herself closer to Loki. "As long as we are married it will be."

Laufey...

After the Allfather had left, Laufey had called his guards to him. "We have an opportunity to get our revenge on Odin and bring Asgard to its knees."