This story is almost writing itself, this is like my baby, so I'm really happy with it.
Enjoy this.
Alex.
Thor was sure that Alexandra's screams were going to haunt him for as long as he lived, thankfully for him Tony Stark would probably never listen to them, as it would probably mean a death sentence for the thunderer. As soon as he saw her prone figure fall to the ground he stepped into the clearing again, his mother and Loki looked tired but relatively okay, once Loki nodded to him he rushed into the circle cradling Alexandra in his arms, unconscious as she was she looked extremely young, a trickle of blood running out of her nose, but her breath was steady and that served to comfort him, he could deal with her youngness another day.
"I'll go see to your father, you two make sure Alexandra is okay" Said Frigga, Thor looked at her and nodded as he stood, Alexandra held firmly in his arms.
The three of them made their way into the palace silently, Frigga immediately leaving them to see what had happened to Odin after the shift, Loki walked with Thor to his chambers, where the thundered placed Alexandra on their bed while Loki watched.
"She's a resilient little girl, isn't she?" said Loki as Thor sat on the bed next to Alexandra, the blonde gave his brother a look, and then sighed.
"She is brother, she's done more than enough for our realm and has asked for nothing in return, I know not how to repay her" Thor said, Loki chuckled.
"She's your wife you big oaf, she will be Queen of Asgard one day what more repayment does she needs brother?" Loki asked; Thor glared at him.
"She didn't ask for any of that, nor she wants it, she should have been able to choose, she's too young" said Thor, Loki looked pensive for a moment.
"It is done now and we can't go back, Alexandra is young, yes, but she's resourceful and witty, and she will grow one day, you and I know that Idunn's apples don't really stop growth, once she reaches a certain age, she will start aging as we Asgardians do, until then you learn to live with it, you and her were in friendly terms prior the wedding, you are in more or less happy terms now" Loki pointed out, Thor sighed.
"We are, but everyone keeps reminding me of her youth and what I did to her, I shouldn't have done it, I thought she had tried to kill herself afterwards, how do I go from there Brother?" Thor argued; Loki's face dawned in understanding.
"Has she brought it up again?" Loki asked, Thor shook his head "Then you do the same, she's obviously past it, she won't bring it up and you should stop thinking about it, if anything once she's old enough she'll speak to you about it and you'll realize that you are being stupid, besides she's not that young, many nineteen-year-old midgardians have a sexually active life, be glad she wasn't fourteen, but if it bothers you so much, then tell her, what's the worst that can happen? Is not like if you're not married or something"
"I suppose you are right," said Thor, Loki smirked.
"I am always right brother, do try to remember" he said, Thor smiled at his brother.
"Only when you are not and things generally go awry for me" Thor countered, Loki huffed.
"Only because you don't interpret my words"
"Whatever helps you sleep at night brother" said Thor, Loki rolled his eyes and stood from the chair he was occupying.
"Now that you mention sleep, I shall be in my chambers, please do try not to bother me" Loki said before he left with a flourish.
Thor remained seated next to Alexandra and used the edge of his cape to clean her face of the blood, Loki was right, Alexandra was an extremely resilient person, even if she seemed to always be taking unnecessary risks, he figured that perhaps a life in Midgard would be better for her at the moment as mayhap Stark wouldn't allow his daughter into dangerous situations, with that thought in mind Thor drifted to sleep.
Alexandra woke up in pain, everything hurt and she soon remembered why, the spell or curse, Alexandra still had the jury out for that one. She pushed herself to a sitting position and ran a hand through her hair, she quickly noticed that Thor was sleeping soundly in a half sitting position that couldn't be good for his back but since he had roused her up at who-the-fuck-knows in the morning she figured that he deserved some pain, she got off the bed and padded silently to the bathroom, after taking care of her necessities she stood in front of the full body mirror and inspected herself. Nothing seemed to be out of place. She walked back into the room and eyed Thor who was snoring softly, too softly for someone his size, she shrugged and walked to the balcony, the sun was out in Asgard, bathing the city in its light, she went back into the bedroom for her Stark-Pad and settled herself in one of the loungers of the balcony while she enjoyed a story.
She heard when Thor woke up several minutes later as she wasn't really focused in her story but rather in everything around her, she loved how the city looked in the mornings and she was glad that everything that had happened hadn't ruin that for her.
"Alexandra?" asked Thor from the room, she contemplated moving but she had reached a really good level of comfort.
"In the balcony" she said, her voice was hoarse, but thankfully Thor heard her and walked out.
"You gave me quite a scare, again" he said, she grinned at him he sat on the edge of her lounger.
"What happened to your father?" she asked, Thor frowned.
"I know not, I haven't spoken to mother yet, your voice is not right my lady" he said; she shrugged.
"My throat does hurt, but not uncomfortably so, I'll live" she assured him, he nodded.
"Lady Alexandra, I want to apologize" Thor started and she frowned.
"Whatever for?" she asked confused, Thor sighed.
"I should have not taken you to my bed the night of our wedding, I should have thought of something else, you are too young" he said, eyes fixed on her, she sighed the conversation had been due for quite some time now.
"Thor, look, I know that our situation is not the most err... usual one, you're a god several hundred years old and I'm a nineteen year old, I get that, I do, but you don't need to feel guilty about it, I mean yeah it happened in less than desirable conditions our situation was far from normal, but I guess that for a first time it was not half bad, it could have been worse" she said softly, remembering another time, a little bit older but still young and inexperienced, yeah, sex with Thor, although not completely wanted, had been a pleasurable experience if she didn't think about it much.
"It shouldn't have happened at all" Thor pressed, Alexandra pushed herself to a sitting position, leaning close to Thor, placing a hand on his arm.
"It shouldn't have, you're right, but it did and we both have to face the consequences, you're stuck with me and I'm stuck with you whether we want it or not, and hey, at least we both knew what we were doing, you didn't drug me nor you forced yourself on me, we both consented to it, under duress, but we did and I think its best if we just move on, you're a great friend Thor and apart from my family, your family are the only friends I have, I don't want to lose that, so I say let's not talk about it and lets just be friends, we'll go from there and maybe one day I could be your wife" she said, Thor looked at her and nodded, he pressed a kiss to her forehead.
"I feel as if I don't deserve your kindness my Princess" he said, she smiled at him.
"You're an idiot," she said.
"It's good that someone recognizes it" said Loki entering the balcony, Alexandra and Thor glared at him.
"How may we help you brother?" asked Thor, Loki huffed.
"Mother sends her love to you, father fell into the Odinsleep last night, as predicted mother thinks he shall not awaken anymore, she sent for the council and you, your majesty need to address it, so what will it be King Thor?" asked Loki, Thor and Alexandra exchanged glances.
"King Thor?" Alexandra asked not really linking the sound, Loki smirked and nodded "Wasn't your mom going to reign as regent?" she asked, Loki's smirk grew wider.
"And she will, as soon as our King designates her as such, you, my Queen, for your part need to be ready for the feast your maids are ready for you" said Loki, Alexandra couldn't find her in herself to share his giddiness, honestly what had happened to the Loki who wanted to take over the world and be a benevolent king?, Ah yes… she had helped him see the light.
After being bathed and dressed in her finest dress a maid tried to pin all of her hair up and she refused until she compromised in a half up do with her bangs delicately arranged to frame her face, Alexandra decided that she felt like a doll and according to the reflection in the mirror she looked like one. When she walked out of the room Thor was waiting for her in his armor in their sitting room, he stood as soon as she walked out.
"Do I look presentable, your Majesty?" she asked, a smile on her face, Thor smiled at her.
"You look beautiful, my Queen" he said, her smile turned into a grin, he offered his arm to her "May we?" he asked she nodded at him.
They walked through the halls of the palace, every guard that they passed bowing respectfully as they got closer to the throne room Alexandra's grip on Thor tightened, her nerves starting to get the best of her, she was not ready to be queen of anything, not even for five minutes, apparently Thor noticed and smiled reassuringly at her. As they reached the throne room the guards at the golden doors bowed at them and Thor nodded so they opened the doors. It seemed that all of Asgard was inside, Alexandra took a deep breath and Thor placed his free hand on hers and she up at him, he was smiling.
"We can do this" she told him, he nodded and then looked forward, he raised one hand calling for Mjolnir, wherever the hammer was it went to him and Alexandra tried to take a step away until she remembered that her arm was on Thor's, thankfully she didn't get zapped by lightning. Thor grinned boyishly when he noticed her reaction, when he raised Mjolnir the people cheered and the Einherjar raised their swords for their new King.
Thor started walking towards the throne, pulling Alexandra along with him, they walked and Thor nodded politely at the people as they went, so different to the coronation Alexandra had seen in another life, this Thor walking next to her was nothing to the young cockish, foolish, young man he had been when he had been banished to Earth by Odin, and Alexandra was oddly grateful for that. After what seemed an eternity they finally reached the steps of the throne, Loki went to stand next to Alexandra and offered Gungnir to Thor; Thor finally let go of Alexandra and she stood firmly to his right as he received Gungnir, thunder resounded through Asgard as Thor reminded everyone what was he the god of. The hall cheered even louder, Thor then looked at Alexandra and handed her the spear, her eyes widened as she took it but Thor only just kept smiling, he raised Mjolnir again, calling lightning to him in an impressive display of power, the people cheered again and Thor went up the remaining steps and sat on the throne smiling at his people.
Alexandra held onto Gungnir while Frigga smiled at her from the other side and signaled her to look up to Thor discretely, Alexandra did so and Thor motioned to her to go to him. She walked up the steps, feet trembling slightly but she reached Thor, he kept on smiling and pulled her onto his lap with one hand while he held Mjolnir with the other.
"This is a marriage of equals," he told her quietly; she had to smile at him.
"I'm sitting on you, I don't see equality," she whispered to him; he chuckled at her and then looked at the crowd, Alexandra doing the same.
They stayed like that, not speaking, just listening to the cheers of the people; then Thor moved to stand leaving Alexandra sitting on the throne with Gungnir on her lap.
"Today is both a sad and joyous occasion for us Asgardians, I, Thor son of Odin, Grandson of Bor, ascend to the throne in the company of my wife, Alexandra daughter of Stark, together we shall always strive to be worthy of you, the people of Asgard and the nine realms, together we shall strive to keep the peace that my forefathers fought for and we shall honor the lives lost to give us what we have today," Thor said and the people cheered even louder "Being as it is, at the moment I cannot fully dedicate myself as being your King, for I am young and still need to learn so I can give my best to you, which is why until I feel worthy enough to be your King, my mother, the Queen Mother Frigga, will continue to lead Asgard as my father did before us, here before you I name her Queen Regent of Asgard, Protector of the Nine Realms, may the Norns guide her path until it is my time to lead us" he finished and turned to Alexandra, she stood from the throne and walked to him, he took her free hand in his and they both smiled at their people.
Frigga walked to them and Thor took Gungnir from Alexandra's hand and handed it to Frigga. Frigga smiled at them and nodded, then looked at the people who were cheering for them. The rest of the ceremony happened really fast and suddenly Alexandra found herself in her chambers trying to decide what she was going to take with her to earth, while Thor sat on the bed twirling Mjolnir in his hand.
"So… You're a prince again?" Alexandra asked as she checked her duffle bag, Thor chuckled.
"I am King, just not acting King of Asgard as you are Queen" he said, Alexandra squinted her eyes at him and he laughed "I don't understand why you are surprised, my Queen" he said.
"Just not used to it, not really expected to become Queen in my lifetime, now I'm married and a Queen of a magical Realm in space, talk about crazy" she said as she packed her lightsaber, Thor laughed again "I even have a lightsaber, like whaaaaaat, who does that Thor?"
"Your father is very good creating weapons, his craftsmanship would be worthy of Asgard" Thor said, Alexandra snorted.
"I'll tell him to write Asgard down in his retirement plan" she said, she eyed her armor and then looked at Thor "Should I bring my armor? I mean the chances of dad letting me fight are abysmal but it's so pretty"
"Do as you wish my Queen, if you wish to fight then you shall do so by my side" he said, Alexandra raised an eyebrow at him.
"You're pulling my leg aren't you?" she asked, Thor looked confused for a moment until he understood her words.
"You have demonstrated to be strong and resilient, my Queen, you have learned under mother and Loki's tutelage, even though you cannot wield your magic anymore due to the spell, but should you want to partake in a fight then I shall not be the one to stop you, you are my equal" he said, Alexandra snorted again.
"You're the God of Thunder, I'm just Alex, you command storms and all that jazz, the only thing I could command is a maid to get me cookies" she pointed out, Thor smiled at her and held Mjolnir for her to hold, "Wow, no, just, no, I don't think I can lift it,"
"You are worthy, Alexandra, you are my wife, my power is yours to hold" he said, still offering the hammer, Alexandra took a deep breath and went to take the hammer, hand trembling she wrapped her fingers around the handle and tried to lift it, surprisingly she could, although it felt a little heavy in her hand, she let out a breath she had been holding as she felt a small shock go through her, her eyes widened and she looked at Thor a big grin on her face.
"This is so wicked!" she said and went to swing Mjolnir, the hammer seemed to hum in her hand, "Can we tell none of this, I'm pretty sure this could be a really cool party trick" she said, Thor laughed and nodded.
"As you wish my Queen," he said, Alexandra rolled her eyes at him.
"Its Alex, A-L-E-X, we're married, it's the least you can do" she said, he smirked and she realized that he had been doing it on purpose, she handed Mjolnir back to him and returned to her packing.
Several minutes later and a maid walking in with several boxes of cookies and Alexandra was ready to go, Thor grabbed a bag too, it was, according to him filled with the mead Alexandra liked, Ale and some other kind of strong Asgardian drink. They rode to the observatory in their horses, Alexandra having claimed a black mare for herself, Thor helped her off the horse as she was wearing a dress, apparently queens couldn't wear jeans and boots, at least not in Asgard, so Alexandra had found herself in one of her finest dresses, her hair down and a circlet on her head. She and Thor greeted Heimdall who promised Thor that he was keeping his eyes on Thanos.