When they appeared at Stark Tower, Thor eyes were shining. He enjoyed traveling by lightning immensely, he reached down and picked up Alina hugging her tightly to him, then kissing her gently.

"That was amazing, my love, I truly enjoyed it. Do you think you can teach me to travel in the same manner?"

"I may not be able, but my father might, once we're married and he's forced to consider you his son - in - law." Alina says with a giggle.

Thor smiles brightly, "I cannot believe it, my love, we are betrothed. I was not expecting these turn of events but I am nevertheless very happy."

"So am I, Baby, so am I. Now let's go tell Brucey. Oh my god, I forgot, we have to tell Logan too. You may have another fight on your hands."

Thor throws his head back and laughs, "It is completely worth it, my love, now let us go inform Banner."

When they walk inside Tony, Bruce and Pepper are all in the penthouse. Tony rolled his eyes when he saw the happy couple.

"Oh please tell me there aren't any marks from the bifrost on my landing pad."

"No, Tony there isn't, we traveled by lightning bolt." Alina informed him.

"Is there a scorch mark?"

"No."

"Good, so what happened with Papa and why do you both look so happy?" Tony asked as he went to the bar and poured himself a whiskey.

"I met Alina's father, aunts, uncles, brothers and sisters. We feasted, I was interrogated by Alina's father then I fought her oldest brother almost to the death to prove my love for her."

Bruce choked on his tea, Tony's eyes widened as he drank and Pepper gasped.

"Zeus made you fight Ares?!" Bruce asked.

"Yes, it was a glorious battle."

"Wait a minute, Zeus, Ares, what are you guys talking about?" Pepper asked, completely confused.

All four of them looked at each other, then it occured to Alina, "Wait, Tony, how did you figure it out?"

"Oh I just translated what your dad told you at the restaurant and Bruce filled in the rest."

"Oh, well since you know, we might as well tell Pepper. You see, my father is Zeus, king of the gods, the ruler of Mount Olympus and the god of the sky, weather, thunder, law, order, and fate."

"You're joking."

"Nope."

So then you're a god like Thor?"

"No, I'm a demigod, I'm half mortal. I'm actually Zeus' youngest child."

"So then your oldest brother that Thor fought is Ares god of war?"

"That would be correct."

"Oh my god, Thor, how did you survive?"

"I almost didn't."

"What?!" Bruce and Tony said at the same time.

"No, Ares had pretty well beaten me, but when he asked me if I would yield and give up Alina, I told him no I would never give her up. Zeus stopped the fight stating that I had proven my worth. He then gave us permission to court and we are now betrothed!" Thor said with a bright smile as he brought Alina's hand up to his lips and kissed it.

"Are you serious, you guys are going to get married?" Tony asked.

"If our courtship goes well, yes." Thor said.

"No, they're going to get married, Tony." Bruce said.

"How do you know?"

"Because the Fates decreed it a long time ago, isn't that right Munchkin?"

Everyone turned to look at Alina, "Well, yes, but since my father is the god of the Fates he could have changed it if he wanted to. Luckily he didn't."

Thor looked at her confused, "I do not understand, my love, what are you talking about?"

"The Fates, uh, what you call the Norns, decreed that you and I were destined to be together. This was decreed long before I was born."

Thor's brow furrows, then his eyes light up, he grabs Alina without warning and crushes her to him, "My love I once asked the Norns about who I was destined to be with, they told me that my true love had not been born yet, that I would meet her on some distant realm that she would have powers the likes of which I had never seen."

"How long ago was that?" Bruce asked

"By your time count it would have been 500 years ago."

"And how long ago did the Fates make that decree about you and Thor?"

"Aphrodite said it's been at least 1000 years, but it was much more specific. It said that the youngest child of the king of the gods was destined to be with the first born prince of Asgard. Though I was only told of this last night."

"Wait Aphrodite as in the goddess of love?" Pepper asked

"Yes, Pepper, try to keep up." Tony said, Pepper smacked him in the back of the head.

Thor lifted Alina into his arms and rubbed his nose against her's in a loving way, "Truly you and I are destined to be together. How I love you, my darling."

"I love you too, Baby." Alina answered as they gave each tender kisses.

Tony cleared his throat gaining their attention, "This calls for a toast." He walks to the bar and pulls out a bottle of chilled champagne and pours everyone a glass, "To the happy couple."

"To the happy couple!" Bruce and Pepper repeated, then they all clinked glasses.

"Are you going to go to Asgard and tell Odin?" Bruce asked

"No, Zeus should already be there talking to my father about our betrothal." Thor informed.

"That's cool." Tony adds.

"Indeed it is." Thor says with a chuckle

Meanwhile In Norway:

Odin is sitting on a boulder staring out to sea when he suddenly stiffens, a bolt of lightning strikes behind him and Zeus appears.

"To what do I owe this visit from the god of the Sky?"

"Our children have met, Odin." Zeus says simply.

"So the day the Norns told Thor about all those years ago has finally come to pass, did my son meet with your approval?" Odin asks without turning to look at Zeus.

"He fought my son, Ares, and nearly lost his life, but he refused to relinquish his love for my daughter. I was tempted to let the fight continue, but Poseidon convinced me otherwise. He truly loves my daughter. I have given them permission to court and to become betrothed."

"Well if you have already given your blessing why are you here?" Odin asked.

"You know perfectly well your opinion matters very little to me, Odin Borson, but I promised your son that I would speak with you and get your blessing as well. And I unlike you I keep my promises."

"Is my son truly happy with your daughter, are they in love?"

"Yes, as much as it pains me to say, they are both very happy and very much in love. He fell in love with her the moment he saw my daughter."

Odin chuckled, "Exactly the way I did with Frigga." Zeus rolled his eyes.

"What say you, Odin, do you give your blessing?"

"Yes, Zeus, tell the children that I give them my blessing."

Zeus nods, "Now explain to me why you are on earth in the first place."

"Loki put a spell on me and exiled me to Midgard, but I was finally able to break free."

"Then why have you not returned to Asgard?"

"I am tired, I need time to myself for a while. I ask that you not tell Thor that I am here. I have spoken with the sorcerer of this realm, he has assured me he will keep my secret, I ask that you do the same."

"That will be difficult, you know do not believe in deceiving my children."

"If Thor asks you directly where I am, tell him, if not keep it to yourself. Surely you can do that?" Odin asks.

"Alright, if your son asks I will tell him the truth, if not, I will make no mention. Now I must return, our children are waiting for your response."

With that Zeus and Odin bow to each other, and Zeus leaves in another bolt of lightning.