Loki smiled as he took Elva's hand and turned to the crowd of cheering Asgardians. He gave her hand a gentle squeeze as he took a step down with her.

Odin stepped behind the pair, his staff creating loud thuds as he rested it on the cold steps. He left two steps between them as he walked in time with their steps, matching their steady pace.

Thor joined in beside Elva, standing a step below her as they made their way down the stairs. Frigga joined in beside Loki, on the same step as Thor.

Stepping in time, the five royals made their way down the steps to the open floor of the hall, each standing tall and strong

Loki lifted his chin, drawing himself up to his full height and standing tall, his helmet catching the light as he walked, holding Elva's hand gently.

Elva smiled faintly to herself, feeling a little dwarfed in between the towering figures of Loki and Thor. The tallest men there, it was a little imposing to be walking with the two Princes either side of her. She squeezed Loki's hand gently, happiness bubbling inside her as she gently felt the cool band of her wedding ring.

As soon as the steady procession reached the centre of the hall the crowd began to move back, closing in to leave an open circle. Odin set the butt of his staff on the ground, the loud echo resonating power as silence fell over the crowd of bustling and murmuring people.

Within the circle of open space Loki and Elva turned to one another. Loki bowed and held his hand out to her. "May I have this dance, light of my life?"

Elva placed her hand in his and smiled softly. "Rise, son of Odin, Prince of Asgard, and lead me in our first dance.

Loki stood tall and held her hand tightly, pulling her close and lightly placing his hand on her waist. He looked down into her eyes as she placed her hand on his shoulder and stepped closer.

The musicians picked up a slow dance, setting a light tune for their first dance.

Loki took her hand firmly and stepped out, leading her into a steady and strong step. Elva's veil span around her as she danced, occasionally twisting with Loki's cape, and the skirts of her dress billowed, revealing another trick of Loki's. As she danced, the black of her dress caught the light, revealing minute golden stones set into the fabric. As the light from the thousands of candles hit the stones her dress seemed to shimmer, dancing with golden light, setting her skirts alight.

Elva smiled. "You didn't tell me, you would alter my dress," she said quietly as they danced.

Loki smiled. "Only Frigga knew," he replied just as quietly, his lips barely moving as he turned with her, sweeping her along with the music.

Elva smiled slightly. "I should have known," she whispered. "But, I love it. The white of the dress was annoying me."

Loki's eyes sparkled brightly as he held in his laughter. "Well, it can't claim your innocence. That was stolen not so long ago."

"By you no less," Elva smiled, her hazel eyes bright and happy. "But tonight, for the crowd's sake, you'll just have to steal it again. I mean, I have to maintain the appearance of being innocent, at least for my reputation's sake."

Loki winked and danced on. "I think, for your sake, I might just be able to manage that," he murmured softly. "If you ask nicely.

"I would not think, dear husband, that I would have to ask. I might merely remove my clothes and let the fact you are a man, do the rest for me."

Loki smiled slightly, his mask slipping slightly, leading her around the floor as the music got faster and the dance more intricate. "If you claim to know so well, the workings of a man's mind, then I shall put you to the test, dear wife."

Elva smiled, her eyes sparkling brightly as they span faster and faster, whirling towards the centre of the circle again.

As the song reached the final notes, coming to crashing finale, Loki span her then pulled her close, dipping her back towards the floor. He leaned down and kissed her passionately but gently, holding her strongly.

Elva held tight to him and smiled as he pulled her back up. She left her hands resting on his shoulders, squeezing gently before they stepped back, separating slightly.

Odin stepped in and bowed slightly. "Might I steal the bride?" he asked politely, hiding his emotions behind his usual mask of calm.

Elva curtsied. "As my King wishes," she said softly and politely. She didn't lift her head until Odin extended his hand and she accepted it, looking up into the King's bright blue eye.

Loki smiled and went to take Frigga's hand, inviting her to dance with him as the band took up another song.

"I hope the ceremony was pleasing to you," Odin smiled at Elva.

Elva smiled and nodded. "Yes, of course. I thank you for your input. I would not have been able to manage the organisation of some things had it not been for your ideas."

Odin chuckled lightly. "I would have thought, that Frigga was the one with the most important ideas to input."

Elva shook her head. "No, your ideas on the kind of dress that Loki would like, it was most helpful. Though you did not realise it at the time, simply saying more simple in design but more ornate, was very insightful."

Odin bowed his head very slightly and smiled. "It was my honour."

"No your majesty, it's my honour in your allowing me to become a member of this family, to accept me despite my low position in the household, and my, ah, well my current condition," Elva replied softly as he led her around the floor.

Odin squeezed her hand gently. "I would not let my son have another illegitimate child. Also, seeing his love for you and the distraction it gave him and the joy, I would not have rejected you. I would not like to push my son further away, he already dislikes me enough."

"Give it time, it'll come," Elva said softly. She smiled slightly and allowed Odin to lead her on further into the dance, spinning gently with him.

When the song ended Elva stepped back, curtsying as Odin bowed. She turned, watching as Loki walked towards her to take her hand again, guiding Frigga over and placing his mother's hand in Odin's. He bowed to the King and Queen before lifting Elva's left hand and kissing it gently.

Thor stole her neatly, guiding her around the circle as his brother watched on, standing tall and silent.

"Thank you, for bringing light to my brother's life," Thor said softly as the song faded away. He lifted his hand and kissed it gently before leading her back over to Loki.

Loki smiled and quickly pulled her close again, sweeping her into another dance as the people of Asgard joined the royals on the floor, the sweet music of the orchestra ringing clear throughout the hall.