Loki brought me back to Freyja's rooms. She had apparently been fretting on where I had stormed off after leaving her with the god of storms.

"You look happy." I teased.

She glared at me, arms on her hips. "I had to fight Thor."

Loki hummed. What I wouldn't have given to see that fight. "Given that it hasn't started raining, that must mean Thor won."

"He always does." Freyja countered. I watched both of them speak, the conversation much like Classic Pong. "I had no choice. He was already upset about Morgan leaving in a huff. He wanted to be insulted by her dismissal!"

That made them acknowledge me. Loki gave me a side stare- something like a proud quirk on his lips.

"Lady Freyja and I were having a discussion. He interrupted. I decided to end the conversation by going to the library." I replied. My smile came as warm and bright. He knew what happened after the library.

His grin told me he did indeed know what happened next. "He won't give up on meeting you."

I waved it off. "That's a headache for later."

"It's a headache I'm still dealing with!" Freyja snapped. "The library? You went to a library, why?" River Song asking me about libraries was not a topic I liked. It was more than a little upsetting, so I just ignored it. "Don't tell me-"

"You weren't giving me answers so I had to get my own." I answered. "Thanks again for that, Loki."

Loki gave a quick nod of his head. "You're welcome."

Freyja kept looking between us. She didn't seem surprised that I had found him. She had given in to the fact that if it inconvenienced her, I would probably do it. Twice just to prove a point. She was so easy to irritate.

"But I know why I was brought here." I began, moving to stand by the wall. It gave me the chance to look at both of them without being in the middle. Loki took some steps forward, while Freyja moved to lean on her bedpost. "I'll help but I need the full facts."

"What could you be lacking?" Freyja asked. "You've had five hours here."

I tilted my head. No need to tell her about Loki and I's trip. "Did you miss- Nope. No time. Loki. Tell me everything you know about Thor's coronation."

"I told you everything you-" Freyja complained.

"No. You told me everything you wanted me to know. I need to know everything else." I turned to Loki. "If you don't mind?"

Loki shook his head. "Ask, Queen Morgan, and you will receive." He sighed, folding his hands together. "He's nervous. He denies it, but he has been quiet lately. He is not ready for the responsibility of being king."

"Like...he's not ready to grow up? Wants to still be a prince that can do fun things like spar and go on adventures?" I suspected.

"Exactly." Loki confirmed. "Mother has made it no secret she expects much of the more 'boring' affairs will be handled by me, in the name of Thor's advisor. Thor is too used to that- to taking my help or using my words and benefits. He is in for a shock for matters that won't accept my say- or even that his say won't be what Asgard needs."

I nodded, taking it all in. Sitting down, I waited for Loki to continue.

He did. He went on and on about all the ways Thor fell short. The many lessons skipped out on as a boy, the behaviors unbecoming of a new king that Thor had been playing up for ages. Loki made a point to say that Odin wasn't at fault for this poor decision. Rather it was what everyone expected to happen. Made king by popular vote.

'Make me king, make me king, don't pay attention to what my actual policies are or what I plan to do after I gain the crown. Just let me be king.'

Pre-movie Thor is a dick.

There came a point where I noted Loki was talking less about himself. So I brought up asking why Loki thought he couldn't continue to influence Thor on decisions for the good of Asgard.

Apparently being appointed future King was also giving Thor a big head. He refused Loki's advice at first, most likely at the behest of his friends. Then came to ignoring Mother's suggestions as the coronation drew closer. Loki suspected it wouldn't be long before Thor even ignored the All-Father's decisions. Remembering how the movie started, I couldn't help but agree.

Freyja added in bits about Thor in the sparring rings. He was getting into a lot of fights though people were thrown out very quickly from either going easy on the future King or getting their ass beat by the future King. Freyja explained that my dismissal that morning hadn't helped matters. Apparently, any time the new King was displeased there was a sudden storm. It was only Freyja's loss in the sparring ring that kept the Asgardian skies clear.

It was all painting a picture. One of desperation, of a group that would need help if they didn't want to start Ragnarok. Sorry, I like making Norse jokes...it's funny. Hopefully there won't be any sun-eating wolves. An Odin eating wolf wouldn't go amiss.

"Okay. I'm agreeing to help." I stated.

Freyja eyed me. "So what's the plan?"

"You've talked to me for twenty minutes. I'm a miracle worker, old friend, even miracles take a little time." I chided.

"You have two days." Loki informed me.

I scoffed. "That's nothing. I've already got something in mind." It would make things a bit tense, and more than a little rushed. There would be some fight from Loki, maybe even Freyja. Some of my plans grated on people. "You said he still listens to Odin, yes?"

"Yes, though I'm not sure how long that will last." Loki advised.

I nodded, taking that in. "His friends- the Warriors Three and Sif?"

"Nothing but yes men." Freyja reported. "Sif is even in love with Thor. She'll do anything he says, or anything to make him happy. From what I've seen, many of Loki's suggestions were ignored mainly by her word."

"It's not only her." Loki reminded her.

"2 times out 5, it is." Freyja countered. "With Thor, Hogun, and Volstagg taking the remaining three."

"That's good to know. Fandral?"

"He stays out of most arguments." Loki explained. "Choosing instead to take a position that will finish the argument fastest."

Another nod from me. Though I would much rather find an easier plan that would get the job done, there weren't many other plans that would show Odin the problems. My best bet would be to minimize the damage after Thor's banishment. The longer that would take, the better. He would need to learn his lesson without Loki having a mental breakdown. It would save everyone a lot of time.

Yeah I had big goals here. Freyja called me in. She knew what she was getting into when I got control of something.

"If that's the case...my plan's gonna have speed bumps." I stated. No matter how much Freyja or I tried, there wouldn't be much to stop the Warriors Three and Sif from sneaking out to get back to Thor. The plan to Laufey was perfectly good- if we were fast and smooth talking well enough, the rest of the Jotuns wouldn't call for war after the murder. "Are you both willing to go through with it?"

"Yes." Loki insisted without hesitating.

"I mean it. This will get bloody if it goes wrong." I told him.

Loki shook his head. "I'll take whatever council you can give me."

We both turned to Freyja. She threw her hands in the air. "I give in! Do whatever you like whether I agree or not."

"Let me start off by saying, you won't like it." I went on to explain my Plan. Or at least, everything until Thor getting to Jotunheim. All Loki wanted was to hear Thor getting in trouble and his coronation was pushed back or cancelled, and all Freyja wanted to hear was that I would be leaving.

Loki and Freyja stared at me with wide eyed concern and 'holy crap this woman is mad'.

"You're right. I don't like it." Freyja stated.

"Come on, it's not even the worst plan I ever had." If she heard of my adventures in her reality, she knew that for a fact. When she and I were together, there were some plans of mine that were crazier. She would see them in her future.

"It's insane. If it goes wrong, we could all be killed!" Freyja shook her head. "No, no way-"

"You got anything better?"

"Yes! A million other things!"

"Things that don't involve knocking him out or killing him?" I asked. Freyja rolled her eyes. "Yeah I don't let you have fun, I know, I know."

Freyja shook her head at me. She turned towards Loki. Something she saw there didn't sit well with her. "You cannot be serious."

"It's the only plan we have." Loki reminded her. "You yourself said we must take her word."

"Not for a suicide mission!" Freyja snapped. "Which is what this is. If any one thing goes wrong, we're all dead! It's madness!"

I had that plan with Darcy too

Pity that...she's always the wild card in the plans.

Now it's River Song.

That's darkly funny.

Darcy would be proud of you.

That didn't mean I had to like it.

Loki just smiled at Freyja. "It's just mad enough to work."

That I could like.

"She's right. There's no denying the danger here. But what Thor could manage on the throne is something worse." Loki argued.

From the way Freyja rolled her head back, I knew we had her.

==L==

Apparently a part of this plan involved me apologizing to Thor in the most annoying way possible. This wasn't a good apology wanting to be given from the kindness of my heart (a small lie, Thor is really nice and I do hate that I hurt his feelings- damn those Equestrians) because pre-movie Thor is nothing short of a total spoiled brat.

Yeah I said it.

Post-movie Thor is a much better person. Yes, he's still an idiot but more in the sense of he doesn't really know how to communicate with people that aren't in his social circles. He doesn't relate to the scientists of Jane, Tony, or Bruce who want to know so many answers because he sees them as, well, behind. Steve he has more in common with, as they both tend to fight for justice and honor above most else. Natasha and Clint he wisely avoids. Nobody wants an angry Natasha, and I'm pretty sure I've seen Thor interact more with Clint in fanfiction than on screen.

But pre-movie Thor still thinks he's king of the world. Why shouldn't he? He would be crowned for it in two days. He had nobody telling him otherwise. People like Jane and her assistant and Erik Selvig really gave Thor a humbling, of showing the effects of compassion.

Pride comes before the fall.

None of this gave me an out for avoiding this meeting. Trust me, I had tried. Freyja gave me no wiggle room to escape. Cruel bitch, who raised her? An angry Scots woman and some kinda Roman Centurion? Oh...

Loki on the other hand was fine becoming a traitor. He wanted this plan to work, which meant Thor being as self-righteous as possible. This included me apologizing even though he was the one at fault. Going into a room uninvited, interrupting a conversation that had nothing to do with him, and then demanding I follow him around all day.

Yes I am still upset.

This apology would be done for the sake of the children. Lilac needed good role models since half of them...died. I could be the bigger woman.

Loki tried to arrange it so this meeting would take place in a small side room, or perhaps an open courtyard. That was superseded by the All-Mother herself. Apparently Thor had gone straight to her, hoping to find my room. I was a visiting dignitary, why wouldn't I have my own room? Which led to Queen Frigga having no clue who the dignitary was.

Now we were in the Queen's tea room. All five of us. I had never been more stressed in my life. I'd met queens and rulers before, meeting Princess Celestia had been much calmer and she could move the fucking sun. Queen Frigga couldn't move the sun. Celestia would have my back.

Queen Frigga just moved faster.

So I was sipping tea in her room, politely smiling over the cup while giving the best bullshit lie I was able to give. All while dressed in the best borrowed dress Loki could acquire. Apparently nothing in Freyja's closet suited me.

"I apologize for my mood earlier, Prince Thor." I held up my hand. The Thunder God grabbed my hand. "Travel is incredibly stressful. I was in no state to meet the heir to Asgard's throne."

Thor smiled. No doubt, it was the same kind of smile because your mother told you to play nice. His mother was watching from her table, eyes bright with the motherly pressure everybody knows about.

We all sat down. Myself by Loki and Freyja, while Loki sat by his mother and Thor beside her. While sipping tea, I looked towards the Queen.

"I must admit." Frigga lowered her tea cup. Her sons were tense by her side. Well for different reasons. Thor seemed tense because of the tea party, Loki seemed tense to not get caught in a lie. "I hadn't known Midgard had a queen."

Yes, I kicked Freyja in the shin. Could she complain? Not without causing problems.

A pleased hum fell out of my mouth. Pretending to be enchanted by the topic, when really I was thinking of all the ways to stab Freyja with a fork. "Well I'm not so much a queen of Midgard as I am a queen on Midgard. My people are a scattered bunch."

Frigga sipped at her own tea. "How scattered?"

I can't wait to see Freyja's reaction. "They can be found all over! Everywhere on Midgard, some days."

"Well, as a queen of a vast kingdom, I understand the struggle." Frigga replied. "You seem to handle it enough."

"Thank you, All-Mother. That is high praise from someone like you." I had another bit of tea. Freyja was sitting as tense as a bowstring. She was ready for things to go wrong. Parties and the like weren't her cup of tea. She preferred ones that would end on fire, or full of corpses. "I'm so sorry that my arrival caused such a stir. Really, we were trying to keep it quiet."

"Yes. With the coronation so close, there is no such thing as a quiet guest." Frigga explained. "Heimdall had just told me of you when my son came to alert me of your presence."

"Ah, how fortunate." I cheered, trying to keep myself from sounding tense. "Freyja, isn't that fortunate?"

"It is, Morgan." She took a bite of a small biscuit. "Don't we just have the best luck?" Meaning: your plan is going to get all of us killed.

"That we do." Meaning: we will be kept alive by pure luck, and you know it.

"I am curious as to how you came to Asgard." Frigga explained. "Heimdall did not welcome you."

Again, I turned to Freyja. "All my travel was handled by Freyja. She invited me, after all."

Frigga turned her focus to Freyja. I glanced at Loki, giving him a proud smirk. Loki smiled back. Freyja was probably thinking all the ways she could kill me with tea. I'm an American, she's a Brit. These things come up.

The tea party continued with small chatter. The brothers would talk at each other, their mother stepping in to moderate. Freyja and I would exchange threats hidden in polite chatter. Thor and I barely spoke more than a few sentences. Frigga was paying closer attention to when I would talk to Loki.

We parted ways before sunset. As we cleared out, Frigga stopped me for a word.

"It's good to see my son with such good friends." Frigga cupped my hand just before I left. "Loki is lucky to have you both."

...did Frigga just-? Was that-? Approval?

I can't wait to tell Freyja, she'll lose her fucking mind.

==L==

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