Just a bit of fluff.
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It had now almost been two months since the announcement of the pregnancy, and many things have been keeping the people busy. Arvid and Kaylina were busy preparing a new room for their grandchild, Serelle was taking up more and more reigning duties and the couple was helping Serelle were they could, as well as enjoying their time together and the pregnancy. Leiyah had had very little morning sickness but was more tired, spending more time in bed. Another factor she had, one neither she nor Loki minded, was that she was incredibly aroused constantly. She could smell Loki and want to sleep with him. Loki loved taking care of her. Late night snacks, backrubs, baths or being dragged to bed, did not bother him whatsoever. Especially not after her 14th week when she had started to develop a small bump. Nothing too big, just a small bump that had Loki so excited. Loki now wished her to wear tighter clothing, so she could show it off. At times Leiyah would oblige him. Currently they were on a small ship, traveling along the plains. Loki had taken off their concealment charm, but Leiyah had a small glamour on her belly, so that if Heimdall or Odin were watching, they would not notice the child.
"Where are you taking me?"
"Somewhere special."
She huffed and sat back down. They weren't far from the castle, a few walking minutes actually, but they had been flying for a good hour; just overlooking the city. Loki steered them to a plain area and landed the ship. He helped her out of it and took her hand, leading her through a small tree path. "What are we doing here?"
"Would you let me surprise you? You will see in a few seconds." She huffed again and felt Loki put the concealment on again. "What could you possibly show me that requires us to be hidden?"
"Leiyah, I beg you, wait a few seconds." A click of the tongue but she continued on with him. Loki pulled her through one more set of trees and stood in front of a house. Out of off- white stones, two stories high with lots of windows and a beautiful beige porch in the front.
"What? What is this?"
"A very late anniversary present, and one for our baby."
"I- I don't think… I understand."
He walked her to the door and opened it with his magic to reveal a giant parlor. "This my darling, is a home for us, when we decide we need some alone time." Her eyes widened, looking around the parlor. There was a giant set of stairs leading upwards and two open ways, one to the right and one to the left. Behind the stairs was also a door. A giant chandelier was hanging down and Leiyah was still only looking around.
"So?"
"What? Why? How?"
He chuckled and took her arm, leading her towards the left, "One question at a time. I thought, if we were to stay or come back often, we could have a place that is entirely ours. No families, no servants, no guards. Just us. I think that answers two of the questions, as for the how; I asked your father if there is any unclaimed land close by, any houses or cottages. He showed me this place and for the last two months, I have been rebuilding it. I wanted something that is entirely ours. We will be our own little family very soon and I want us to have a refuge space. It is close enough to the castle, and we can still stay there and only stay here a few days." He looked at her. She was looking at the cozy dinner room, which was attached to a kitchen. A small bathroom. Further along was a room made out of glass, overlooking a beautiful garden. The next room was a cozy sitting area and attached to that was a library with blank shelfs. They had made a full circle and were back at the stairs.
"You did this for us?"
"Of course."
"I love you so much." She pulled him down and kissed him hard. "Your surprise me every time. I love this so much. This is brilliant."
Loki's eyes were sparkling and she was walking towards the stairs. "Upstairs, only two rooms are done. Well three if you count the bathroom."
"How many rooms are up there?"
"Seven."
"Seven? What are we doing with so many rooms?"
"Well, for the future."
She smirked at him and reached the first door and looked at him questioning. "Our room" he answered. She opened the doors and marveled at the resemblance of their room in Asgard. "This is incredible. What is the other room you had done?"
He pulled her by the hand into a room on the other side of the stairs and opened the double doors. It was a mix of a sitting room and a playroom. Canvases and paints, small toys and small magic books were there. He explained, "For us all, to just sit and relax. Play with the children."
The princess with the stars in her eyes smiled even brighter, "I can't wait. It is wonderful, Loki. I truly love it. Thank you."
"Anything for my queen. Would you like to stay here a while longer?"
"Yes. I think we need to break in our new bed. And I want to see the garden."
He laughed, "Sex and garden, I can do that. Garden first though, I imagine you will be tired after our session."
"Probably."
The garden was big and had many places where flowers could be put. Leiyah was walking around with a giant smile, pointing out trees and places where she wanted to mix certain flowers. She also wanted to grow a small herb garden for Loki and his potions. Then she attacked him, full on flinging herself at him and kissing him hard, wrapping her legs around him. Loki carried her upstairs and placed her gently on the bed. He looked her over and bid her to sit up, which she complied. He opened the lacings on her top and with one smooth motion had it over her head and on the other side of the room. His eyes immediately went to the small bump, half concealed by her pants but so beautiful. He began to open the lacings on the pants to remove them, leaving her in undergarments. His hands moved to her stomach, just wanting to feel it, the confirmation. He knew their baby was too small to kick or anything but he imagined it in there, happy, content, loved. Leiyah was moving, removing her bra to reveal her breasts. They had gotten bigger and her nipples more sensitive as Loki had found out recently, much to his enjoyment. Loki immediately snapped his clothes off, which made her laugh. "Eager?"
"You are so beautiful." Thanks to Loki, Leiyah had become more self- confident, enjoying herself and her body more. Now thanks to the pregnancy, she was even more confident. She felt great and her husband doting on her every second was a perk. Loki leaned down to capture her mouth in a tender kiss. She wrapped her hands around him and pulled him close. "I love you, Loki. Now and forever."
"I love you." Loki kissed along her neck, which always made her giggle, down to her chest and took one of her nipples into his mouth. She arched her back and grabbed his hair. He reached between her thighs to find her wet and ready.
Leiyah was lying cuddled close to Loki who had one arm under his head and the other on her stomach, "I think we will be very happy here." A few more weeks had passed and the couple had arranged furniture and decorations for their new home. Serelle had been extremely jealous, as she was not allowed to live outside of the castle. Kaylina appreciated the fact that the house was very close to the castle, should they feel lonely or need anything. Leiyah now had a bigger bump and was nearing the sixth month. Many people on the streets would stop the couple to congratulate them, and give advice. Leiyah did not fully appreciate the advice giving, as many had different things to say about the gender or how they should raise the child. A week ago the healer said they would be able to see the gender of the baby but Leiyah had seen the nervousness in Loki and had decided for them, that they would wait a while longer.
"I know we will. And thank you again."
She looked up at him, "For what?"
"That you gave me a home here." Leiyah's heart swelled and she got tears in her eyes. She got overly emotional lately. All thanks to the pregnancy of course. "You will always have a home with me. No matter where we are. But I understand what you mean. I had hoped you would feel at home here, accepted and loved."
"I do. I haven't felt this content in such a long time. I thought marrying you would be the highest I would ever feel, but now; I have you, soon a baby, and a purpose here. They truly do appreciate what I say here."
"I knew they would. You are a smart man, someone with experiences that should be used." Loki kissed her at that statement and pulled her even closer, stroking her beautiful stomach. He smirked and asked, "Did your fear of me not finding you attractive while pregnant finally stop?"
She chuckled and moved a hand on top of her stomach as well, "Well there is still the time after the pregnancy. Who knows what you will think of me then."
He nipped at her ear, "Even more attractive. Which is hardly possible."
"Perhaps later you need to show me how attractive you find me. But now I need to sleep, this child is truly exhausting me."
"Anything you want. Do you need anything?"
"No. Do you need to go somewhere?"
"Not at all. I just wanted to make you comfortable." He moved the pillows a bit and brought another blanket over. She snuggled even closer and sighed happily. Then she gasped, "Loki! Here, put your hand here." Leiyah grabbed his hand and moved it to the right side of her stomach and looked at him. Loki did not feel anything and then suddenly there was a little push there. He looked up into the purple eyes. "Our baby."
"Yes. I have been trying to get you to be there whenever it started moving. I think it likes the sound of your voice."
Loki smiled even brighter and leaned down to the stomach, "I am here, my little gem. I love you. I love you so much." Another small kick. Loki kissed the spot and then kissed the hand next to it, "I love you."
"Truly my dear, you are glowing. You look radiant."
"I think that is the crown, grandmamma."
"Nonsense. Pregnancy agrees with you. I never looked so beautiful whenever I was pregnant."
Leiyah smiled and took another spoonful of her soup, her favorite, potato and red lentil soup. The kitchen- chef had come up personally and had told Leiyah that if she ever wanted something special to eat, to always come down to the kitchens and ask for it. The cook never had the chance to have children. It had hurt her so much when she and her husband, who was the head of the gardening team, were told that children were not a possibility for them. Arvid had allowed them a leave for an extended time, to mourn over that fact. But once they had come back, they had cherished every young kid in the palace, taught every new apprentice they got and did it with a smile. She had cried when the announcement was made that Leiyah was pregnant. She had been there the day Leiyah had been born and had always treated her like one of her little helpers. Taught her secret recipes and gave her the kitchen gossip when she got older. Since the announcement the meals had for some reason been most of Leiyah's favorites. She had gone down to the kitchen and made a giant cake for the cook and her husband, who had been leaving peonies in their chambers every day, as a thank you.
Serelle nudged her, "Do you know the gender already?"
"Not yet, I think we will wait a while longer to find out."
"Mystery, I like it. I still think it will be a boy."
"Don't let Loki hear that, he is hoping for a girl."
"I get that." Leiyah had told Serelle about Loki's fear and Serelle had understood. They were sitting in the family quarters, enjoying a meal together. Loki and Leiyah had walked around the town today and had listened to some of the pleadings and wishes of the people, made children happy with their magic and accepted small gifts for their child. They both thought they had finally settled and were happy, but of course, good things never last. A rapid knock on the doors. Arvid looked up, nobody ever disturbed the family during dinner. "Enter."
A man, sweating and red in the face entered. "Apologies your Majesty, Your Highnesses. An urgent letter arrived for the Princess Leiyah and Prince Loki. From the Allfather."
Leiyah instantly felt nauseous. A hand on her stomach, Loki immediately behind her. Arvid stood to accept the letter. "Thank you, boy. Please, go rest now." The presence of the Allfather shook everyone, even if it was just by letter. The skies darkened slightly. Loki took the letter and opened it, willing his heart to stop racing. He cleared his throat,
" ' My dear boy, I feel it urgent to have you return to Asgard with your wife immediately.'" Leiyah let out a small whimper, " ' Many things are in motion and you have been gone for too long. Your mother misses you dearly and wishes for someone to talk to again. Please return immediately. Heimdall is awaiting your call. – Your father.'", Loki took a calming breath again, "I guess it had to end one day."
Leiyah's mind was racing, trying to think of a moment they had let the concealment slip. Was the baby affecting her magic without her realizing? Kaylina took her daughter's hand in her own, she was starting to breathe heavily. "Calm down, starlight. Breathe." Leiyah did as instructed. Loki looked at her, back at the letter and sat down, sighing.
Leiyah asked, "Did we miss something? Did I forget the concealment charm?"
"No my darling. We don't know Odin's motivations. But I fear we must go and pack, before he grows more agitated."
Leiyah stood, nodding, "I will start packing. Tell the others please. If they wish to stay longer, let them." With that she left, keeping her head high until she reached their rooms and let a few tears fall, shaking. She feared the Allfather, feared what he would do with the child, with Loki for not telling him, with her family. He was unpredictable. Hot- headed. She looked at the books Loki had got her, the fabrics, the paints. She felt Loki coming and made herself look occupied and calm.
"Don't pretend with me."
"I don't know what you mean."
"Leiyah, this shook us all. They are all coming with us, by the way. They said they can be packed in an hour. As could we. Perhaps two."
"We should have told him. Once we found out."
Loki took the dress she was holding, "Then we would have been in Asgard the whole time. No. We did everything right. We would have returned. He won't hurt you. You are carrying a potential heir to the throne."
"I am not worried for me. I am worried for you, and our baby."
"I will protect you two with my life."
"I don't want that!" Leiyah half- screamed, "I need you with me. I don't want you dying, thinking it is the noble thing to do. If I had wanted that, I would have married Thor. No! I need you! We both do! I don't know how to do this without you."
Loki was taken aback for a second, "I won't let anyone let us get ripped apart. Sit, please. I will finish this."
Two hours later they were nearing the border of the city. Soon Loki would call on Heimdall. There was no reason to conceal the baby anymore. The skies were still darker and the people noticed the group leaving. Calia's mother had decided to come with them, for the duration of the pregnancy. And a healer was with them as well. Mechel had assured Leiyah that her powers were fine, nothing had slipped. His training and the necklace of her parents were channeling her powers in the right way. Leiyah was wearing a slightly tight- fitting dark purple dress, showing off her bump. Loki dressed in similar colors, neither wearing their crowns. Arvid had insisted that Loki take the crown with him. It was his.
Kaylina and Arvid hugged them both. Her grandmother had already said goodbye in the castle, murmuring obscenities about the Allfather. "If anything happens, come back. We will protect you."
Serelle was crying, "I forgot this would need to end. I love you, all three of you." Leiyah chuckled and hugged her again. "I will write."
Loki nodded at them all, took his wife's hand and said, "Heimdall! We are ready for you." A bright light, engulfing them all, a fast travel and then they were back in Asgard.
"Welcome home. The Allfather is expecting you, he decided on an early dinner feast." Heimdall said nothing else, but narrowed his eyes slightly at the pregnant princess. A small ship was waiting on them to bring them to the castle. There the others would go to their own rooms, unpack for them and the couple and show the healers where they would be staying. The couple were now walking to the feast hall. The doors were opened for them and Leiyah took another steading breath. A hand on her stomach, ready to protect their child, Loki more aware of his surroundings then ever. Thor's eyes widened at the approaching couple, pushing back Fandral. Frigga gave a small gasp and Odin looked down at them. "Well, this is a pleasant surprise. Welcome home."
