When Thor made it back to his bedroom, which had been less the five minutes, he opened the door with haste, closing and locking it behind him. When he turned is when he caught site of his brother. His eyes widened and his jaw dropped as he gazed at Loki.
Loki stood under the light streaming in from the windows near the ceiling, his skin lit by the rays of light just so that it looked as if he was sparkling. Loki's eyes were a vibrant red, which shone even in the shadow of the room, piercing, staring straight through him, it seemed. Thor's eyes ventured to the rest of Loki's body, a wave of heat building within him.
His brother's skin was blue, almost like the color of ice, and the darker blue of the markings that covered his body in beautiful patterns was a stark contrast.
Loki stood naked in front of him, in his true form.
Thor stood silent for a long time before Loki spoke, voice as smooth but as jagged as ice. "This is me," He gestured to himself, "Is this what you wish?" Loki's voice rose steadily as Thor moved closer. "Is this what you wish to parade beside you for eternity?! Is this what you wish on your children!?" Loki was screaming now, and Thor saw the tears twinkling in his brother's eyes, and down his cheeks.
Thor was afraid that Loki would lash out when he reached him, but continued anyway. Thor brought Loki in toward him placing a hand on his hip, and when their skin touched Thor got a small but pleasant chill. He gazed into Loki's eyes for a moment, before bringing their lips together gently.
"I know this is you Loki," Thor brought a hand down to stroke his brother, and watched as Loki tilted his head back and gasped, "And I do not wish it any other way. Whether you are alone with me in my bed, or walking at my side, I am not ashamed."
Loki moaned louder when Thor gave him a harder tug, "And as for children," Thor brought his lips up to Loki's ear, blowing into it gently, sending shivers through his younger brother, "I could not think of something that would be more beautiful than they."
Loki spoke then, voice barley a whisper, "Do you not find this revolting? Tis' the body of a monster…"
Thor kissed down Loki's neck, sucking gently at a few spots he knew Loki enjoyed, before laughing, "Tis' not the body of a monster brother!" Thor grabbed Loki's chin so that his brother was forced to look into his eyes, "Tis' the most beautiful thing I have ever seen in all the nine realms…" Thor brought his face closer to Loki's, their lips centimeters apart, "And soon I shall have it as my own."
Loki's breath hitched as he leaned into his brother's large form, and Thor spoke again, "You'd like that wouldn't you, Loki?" Thor gripped Loki's member again a little tighter this time, hoping to get the response he was looking for.
Loki moaned a little louder this time, gripping his brother's armor for support.
"Yesss," Loki drew out the word, before climbing up his brother and mashing his lips onto Thor's in a passionate heated kiss, that lasted for several moments, before they drifted off into each other embrace.
Odin heard the sounds coming from Thor's bedroom as he stood outside the door. This pleased him. He had hoped that Thor would be able to convince Loki. This meant that his plans would proceed the way they should, and soon they would have stable peace with Jotunheim.
So he went to continue with the preparations.
The Warriors Three sat in their cell, sitting on the floor each gazing in their own direction. None of them had spoken since they had been thrown in here. And it was a longer moment still before Hogun decided to speak.
"I wish to know why we sit in here, Fandral." Hogun's voice was quiet but stern, and Volstagg chimed in, "I do as well!"
Fandral gazed at both of them angrily, before sighing loudly. "I do not have to answer to any of you!" He snapped, turning away from the others to face the wall.
"You owe us an explanation, Fandral!" Volstagg bellowed, "We are locked up in here for naught we did!" Hogun agreed with a grunt, staying silent but watching the other to will focus.
Fandral continued to sit in the corner refusing to respond to their questions, when Hogun finally spoke, "I agree with Volstagg. We are all friends here. If we are to remain such and help one another we must be aware of the situation, Fandral."
Fandral turned his head and shot Hogun a dirty look, but sighed in defeat. "Alright, fine. I shall tell you why we are here…I attempted to blackmail Thor."
Volstagg gasped in shock. "Why would you do such a thing, Fandral? What could you possibly have on the son of Odin?" Hogun once again grunted in agreement, eyeing Fandral and awaiting his response. Fandral considered Volstagg's question before he answered carefully.
"I attempted to blackmail Thor to keep Sif from being executed." Fandral swallowed the lump in his throat and continued, "And I guess it doesn't matter now since the whole kingdom will find out come tomorrow."
"Come now Fandral, tell us!" Volstagg urged, fully sitting now, eyes wide. Fandral continued.
"Thor and Loki are romantic toward one another…especially in a…" He was attempting to word it, "Physical way?"
Volstagg choked on whatever it was he had been munching, coughing loudly and then gasping in disbelief. "No?! It can't be!"
Fandral nodded, "It is so."
"I suspected as much," Hogun stated, as calm as he was before, and the other two Warriors stared at him strangely. He simply ignored them.
"But that still does not explain why Volstagg and I are in here as well. We had nothing to do with this."
"Odin has ordered it I know not why." Fandral explained, guilt weighing on him like lead, "I am very sorry my friends that I have caught you up in this pointless mess…"
Hogun sighed, and Volstagg told him not to worry about it.
But then Volstagg spoke again, "But Fandral why would you do all that for Sif? I mean, don't get me wrong, we would help Sif too, but why would you go to such extreme lengths as to betray our friend Thor?"
"It is of no matter now," Fandral's voice faded away as his throat became tight. He could not bear to tell them what Thor already new. He had feelings for the Lady Sif; but he would tell no one. It mattered not, now.
Meanwhile, Thor and Loki lay side by side in Thor's large bed, panting and covered in sweat. Thor turned his head toward Loki, admiring the beauty of his brother's blue skin, watching as it faded back to its alabaster color, and his eyes shifted back to their brilliant green.
"You are beautiful." Thor stated, gazing at Loki with loving eyes. Loki snorted, a smile gracing his features.
"You are a flatterer."
"No really, you are." Thor moved and propped himself up on an elbow, leaning over Loki to plant a kiss on his soft lips. "And you shall be even more so when you stand at my side tomorrow."
Loki kissed him back lazily and rolled his eyes, "Yes, that will completely make up for the public humiliation."
Thor laughed at his brother's sarcastic tone. "Do not fret, Loki. They dare not say a word about you for fear of my wrath." They gazed into one another's eyes for a long moment, before Thor began to stir, getting up and refitting his armor.
"Loki, I do think you should be fitted for your ceremonial armor. You do intend to wear it for the ceremony, do you not? Or do you intend to wear a jeweled dress?"
"Oh shut up Thor!" Loki threw a pillow at his brother, turning over in mock anger, trying his best to stifle his laughter. Thor however did not attempt to hide his, and his deep laugh reverberated off the bedroom walls.
Loki turned over to see Thor get ready to go as his brother planted a chaste kiss to his lips, "I must go now, Loki."
"Why?"
"There are preparations to be made for tomorrow. Plus, tis' there not a rumor that says tis' bad luck for me to see you before a wedding?" Thor mused, gazing down at Loki's form on the bed.
Loki only huffed. Thor could not resist however asking his brother one last question.
"Do you still not wish for this wedding, Loki? Do you still despise it?"
"No. I am no longer upset. I think that perhaps I was hasty with my reactions earlier." This answer made Thor happy as he planted another kiss on Loki. "I love you, Loki. I shall see you tomorrow morning."
"I love you also, brother." Loki responded, watching reluctantly as Thor took leave of the room. He turned over and closed his eyes, hoping to catch some sleep before the life changing event that was to occur in the morn.