Warning: Contains Yaoi. Enjoy!

Chapter 6

Thor stormed across the Rainbow Bridge. Fury kept building in his being. Heimdall had not given him any word on who took Clint and it only made Thor madder. He didn't like that someone had gone to Midgard and took his Hawk. Thor vowed once he found Hawkeye, he would tell him his hidden feelings and they could at least talk. Thor could only hope Clint would be open minded. First thing. he would speak to his father about starting his search. Thor ignored the guards as he walked through the palace toward the throne room. The door banged open as Thor stormed to where Odin was speaking with Frigga.

"Thor," Odin greeted, sitting up. "I didn't expect for you to return so soon."

Thor bowed, giving his father respect as his king. "Father. It was unexpected but I was informed that one of my teammates was brought here. I'm to search for him and make sure he is safe."

"Who was taken?"

"The archer, Hawkeye."

"No need to fret," Frigga said, walking up to greet her son. "I'm sure he is safe and well. Now, I have news for you. I have chosen an Intended for you!"

"Mother, I understand the importance of this but I don't think it is the best time. I must find the Hawk," Thor reasoned, breaking the hug.

"Don't you want to meet the one I have chosen for you?" Frigga asked.

"Of course, Mother," Thor said. "But I've stopped by the request a team so I can search for Hawkeye."

"Have the first meeting," Odin ordered, smiling at Thor. "Your mother has chosen wisely and it would disappoint her if you were to refuse her. Then, you may have whatever resources you desire for your search."

"Of course," Thor said, knowing he couldn't argue with either of his parents. "Then bring out this Intended. The sooner I can meet this person, the sooner I can find Hawkeye."

"At least let me make sure the Intended is properly dressed," Frigga brushed off, walking over to the hallway which led to her room. "I will send for you. And make sure you smile." The Queen left the room with a flourish, her dress bellowing behind her.

"You know arguing with Mother leads you no where." Thor turned at the voice to see Loki standing off to the side.

Thor rolled his eyes. "I know, brother. I just want to get on with my search soon."

"You worry for the Hawk?" Loki asked.

"Of course."

"Why?"

Thor blinked. "What do you mean?"

Loki smiled. "Well, you are causing quite an uproar over the archer. Do you happen to have feelings for him?" Thor sputtered, a blush rising to his cheeks. "Oh, do you brother? Do you feel that the Intended that Mother had chosen will get in the way of your Hawk?"

Thor sighed, turning away from his brother. "I do. I will follow Mother's wishes for me to meet this Intended but I do not think anything will come to it. I will find Hawkeye and tell him how I feel. Maybe I can convince Mother to consider him."

"Clint!" Frigga called out, happily throwing open his doors. The archer looked up from his book, automatically standing to his feet. "You must get dressed! Thor has returned and we will have the First Meeting!"

"That is where the courting process is officially begun right?" Clint asked, setting his book to the side and following Frigga to the closet in his room.

Frigga nodded, throwing Clint the dark purple he had grown fond of. "It took a bit of a fight but Thor agreed to the meeting. He believes you are in danger and he wanted to search for you immediately." Clint couldn't help the bark of laughter as he finished putting on the garment. "I'm going to put you at one of the balconies overlooking the gardens. Very romantic if I say so myself. I'll be nearby, as well as Loki, just in case Thor wants to start anything funny." Frigga finished her fussing and took a step back. "You look wonderful, Clint. Your weapons?" Clint nodded and strapped his quiver to his back and slung his bow along with it. "The strength of a warrior and the serenity of a queen."

Thor paused at door, leading out to one of the balconies. Even though he had feelings for Clint, he didn't want to disappoint his mother. Frigga placed a hand on his arm, smiling. "Thor, you are my son and I will always love you. Nothing you do will change that. Now, go on. Open it."

Thor took a deep breathe, trying to calm his nerves. He pushed open the door, revealing the back of a male figure, dressed in a deep purple and silver accents, a bow on his back. Thor blinked in confusion as Clint turned around. The missing archer smiled. "Hey Thor."

Thor strode forward and gathered Clint in a rib crushing hug. "Hawkeye! I am so glad you are safe! I thought I would be meeting my Intended but instead, Mother has found you!"

"Thor! Air! Need breath!" Clint gasped as Thor loosened his grasp and set Clint back on his feet, keeping his hands on Clint's arms.

"Now, I hate to be bothersome but that is considered inappropriate behavior, Thor," Frigga scolded from the doorway. "I thought I raised you better. It is custom to kiss the Intended on the hand. I'll be forgiving in this instance because I know you were worried for him but in the future, do remember your manners."

"But Hawk... I don't understand... he is...?"

"Yep," Clint said, popping the p, laughter in his voice. "I'm the Intended your Mother has chosen and yours if you'll have me."

Thor took a step away from Clint, looking him over. He looked every bit of a warrior of Asgard and held himself with the same grace he normally saw in his mother. Thor promised himself that he would tell Clint of his feelings the next time he saw him and this was the perfect opportunity. Thor knew exactly what to do.

Thor knelt down in from of Clint, reaching out to take one of Clint's hands in his own, feelings the roughness from handling arrows and scars from the past. He lifted it to his lips, gently kissing the fingers. "Of course. If only you will have me in return."

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