You stood there for a minute and waited. The guards opened the doors for you and Thor and you stepped into the great hall. You sighed in relief when you remembered that no one knew who you were yet.

"You seem tense"

"Well yes." Jane joined the two of you.

"I see you got here all right ( )" You laughed at her joke.

"Oh yes, my escort was very qualified." The guests began to notice Thor and Jane. Nobles began to crowd around and greet them. Thor smiled an nodded.

"Prince Thor who is he woman you escorted today?" A older man asked him. You realized that he was talking about you.

"This is ( ), she is..."

"A friend of mine." Jane cut him off. You nodded in agreement. "She arrived this morning from Earth."

"Another Midguardian?"

"Yes, ( ) is a very important friend." Thor continued cautiously. You noticed Jane squeeze his hand a lightly tighter. Just them the crowd grew silent as Odin entered the room and stood at the head of a large table. Frigga joined him on his right.

"Tonight we celebrate. The creation of peace in our realm. Let the feast begin." The guests began to move towards the table and take their seats. Jane grabbed your hand and pulled you along. Frigga sat on Odin's left and Thor on his right Jane sat across from Thor and offered you the seat next to her. You sat cautiously trying not to catch the eye of any nobles. You felt out of place. As the final guests sat down you noticed that someone was missing. In the time you had spent here you had yet to see Loki. As if on cue the grand doors opened again and the room fell silent. Two guards escorted him in and he walked across the room.

"Brother, making an entrance as usual." Thor greeted trying to break the obvious tension.

"Indeed it appears these mewling quims can't tell time." The guards stepped away and stood waiting against the wall. He sat next to Frigga without looking at you at all. Finally the room came alive again. As the conversation started you heard pieces of whispers, about him, about Thor, about you. Frigga appeared concerned. She nudged Loki's arm earning a menacing glare. Frustrated she turned to Odin instead.

"Perhaps you should make the announcement now that everyone is here." You tensed this was it. It was definitely too late now. Odin stood again. The table grew silent.

"( ) stand up." Hesitantly you stood. "This is ( ) of Midguard. She has been brought here to establish peace by way of a union. She is to marry my son Loki and become a princess of Asguard. Tonight we feast in honor of peace and goodwill." The room was silent. Loki stood and stormed out. The guards followed closely behind him. You nearly collapsed back into your seat. Almost instantly the conversation began again.

"That went well." Thor says to Jane. She glares at him.

"What did you expect, he doesn't listen to anyone." She chides.

Loki's POV

He storms out. Ignoring the glare his father gives him.

'Dammit! That idiot talking like he actually wanted this. What right does he have to force me into this.' The guards finally catch up with him and take his arms forcefully. He growls angrily and pulls himself free.

"Don't touch me" He continues to walk towards the room that has become his new cell. 'Life is a prison. There is no real freedom' He loses himself in his thoughts once again. The guards push the door open in front of him and lock it shut behind him. He lands angrily on his bed. 'This marriage, he thinks it will solve his problems, that they will forget us. He is wrong. He is always wrong. That the Midguardians, that my brother, would allow such a thing is beyond me. And she is...' He stops his internal rant when he thinks of you. 'What is her story. She seemed almost as upset as I was standing there. She might be worth the time to figure out.' His though began to drift away from you and he began to plan.

Your POV

You didn't like the attention you were getting. Stolen glances and whispers caught your attention. You tried to ignore them but it was hard. Frigga gave you a reassuring smile from across the table. When the main meal was finished the table was taken away and drinks were served. The large crowd broke into smaller groups and music played. People began to dance. The style was different from any you have seen on earth but seemed easy enough to learn. You tried to avoid the dancing but you hand was grabbed by Jane and she pulled you to the floor.

"This is your party ( ). You have to dance with anyone who asks you to. " she gave you a serious expression. "It's considered an insult if you turn someone down. " You nodded a silent thank you to her for the warning. The two of you danced as you became accustomed to the steps. When the song ended you escaped to a quiet corner in attempt to hide from the judgmental eyes. Thor noticed you hiding and motioned for you to join him.

"You should try to be social ( )." He offered you a drink. You declined. "Lighten up, it's a party dance, have fun. What do they call in on Earth... A bachelorette party?"

"I don't think this is like that Thor."

"We can have some fun."

"I thought you were on brother sitting duty?"

"The guards can handle him. He has been quiet lately. Come on dance with me."

"I don't, alright but only because I have too."

You dragged you back onto the floor. As you danced you felt the eyes of many on you. Thor was no where near graceful as a dancer but it didn't matter. The dance was fast and rigid. You could barely keep up. As the song changed the guests formed lines and began to change partners. You were passed around and lost track of how many partners you danced with. When it was finally over you were exhausted. Jane found you sitting in a corner.

"I'm just leaving would you like me to take you to your room ( )?"

"Sure, thank you." You followed her from the grand hall and the music began to fade behind you. She wound her way through the halls before you finally reached your chambers.

"Goodnight Jane."

"Goodnight, if you need anything just have the guards get someone for you."

"Guards?"

"Just a precaution in case Loki decides to try and kill you."

"Reassuring."

"I'm joking, it is just for you safety." You nodded and closed the door behind you. Finally some time to rest.