A/N Guess what, Guys! If any of you are still following this story, or even remember it, for that matter, I wanted to let you know that I have finally, finally written a sequel. It is titled A Heritage of Ice and Snow and is now available on my profile. Below, is a brief excerpt from the first chapter so that this update won't be just an author's note. Hope you guys are still out there and interested in reading more from this AU.
Odin stood and looked out over the crowd, before striking Gungnir on the floor, the sound reverberating through the room and bringing silence with it.
"Thor Odinson. My eldest son, guardian of Mjolnir, and heir to the throne of Asgard. Do you swear to guard the Nine Realms?"
"I swear," Thor said solemnly.
"And do you swear to preserve the peace? To lead with wisdom and strength. To give of yourself to the realms, and to put the worlds and all of their people before yourself and your own interests?"
"I swear to set aside all selfishness, all immaturity and rashness, to rule objectively, wisely, and fairly. I swear to listen to the council of others, to know when to trust my own judgment and when to trust that others know better than I. I swear to be the just, fair, kind but firm, strong, worthy king that Asgard and all the Nine Realms deserve," Thor said, and Loki could not have possibly been more proud of his brother.
Thor was aware of every personal flaw and fault that had given Loki his reservations over a year ago, and was now vowing, before all, to work to overcome those flaws, keep an open mind, and seek out help when needed. It was everything a king was supposed to be and everything Loki had always hoped for Thor.
Odin actually let a small, fond smile show as he nodded his approval. "Well said, My Son. You will make a worthy king."
Thor's face showed, first, shock, then, relief, followed by sheer joy. Loki knew for a fact that it was the first time Odin had said anything resembling his approval and belief that Thor was not only ready to be king, but would be a truly good one. Because, just like Loki, it wasn't until now that Odin fully believed that Thor was ready.
"It is with great honor, that I now-"
Odin cut off suddenly, his gaze snapping toward the throne room doors.
"Frost Giants!"
Thor surged to his feet, Mjolnir in hand, as murmurs and gasps echoed around the room. Several eyes unconsciously darted toward Loki and he raised his hands in defense.
"I swear it wasn't me."