A/N: Sorry for the hiatus! I was unsure of where to go and had several ideas. After finally sorting them out I forced myself to sit and write this. At least now I can tell where I want to go with this. Enjoy!

Hands laced together. Eyes on each other. Pure bliss.

Loki and Elena had found their own hideaway from the rest of the worlds, all nine of them, and if it were up to them, they'd stay forever, locked in this, with only the other for company. Laying in this big bed, with nothing but the sheets to keep the covered. The only thing that would make it better would be if Luna were safely tucked away in her nursery.

"Today, then?" Loki asked, "You wish to be married today?"

"If not today, soon," Elena said, "We have to act before we're found out."

The sound of a crack of thunder alarmed Loki. He sat up, bolt-right, looking around worriedly. He knew that sound.

"Loki, what's wrong?"

Loki shook his head in disbelief, "He knows."

Within moments, the door to Elena's apartment had been broken down. Loki quickly materialized clothing on himself and held up his hand protectively as Thor stormed into the bedroom. Elena screamed, covering herself with the blanket.

"Get dressed, Elena," Thor commanded, "You're both coming with me."

Loki scoffed, "You and what army?"

Thor laughed as Fandral, Volstagg and Sif emerged from the other room. All were armed. Elena looked terrified, glancing at Loki. It wasn't long before both the frost giant and dark elf were held in their custody, being led outside.

"Don't push her," Loki growled at Volstagg, "She is not your common criminal."

Volstagg laughed, "She is your whore."

Loki went to lunge at him but was held back by Sif, who seemed rather pleased to have Loki in custody. She was glaring at Elena, looking at her with pure disgust.

"So it's true, then," Sif said, "You gave birth to his bastard child?"

"And I had her forcefully taken away from me," Elena spat at her, causing Thor to step in between them, "You all think so little of Loki...and yet, Asgardians are the real monsters."

"Enough!" Thor shouted, looking to the sky, "Heimdall!"

The gate opened and they were transported back to Asgard.

–

Loki and Elena were brought, in chains, before the throne of Asgard. Frigga stood there, her judgement glazing over Elena, and soon enough, she was joined by another. The impossibility of it would haunted Elena forever.

It was Odin.

"We meet again, Elena of Midgard," Odin bellowed, "You are still just as horrid as I remember...only slightly more elvish, this time. Shame your kind are all dead."

Elena glared daggers at him, "Wish I could say the same for you."

Loki was furious, "How did you evade her sword, Odin?"

"You are not the only one capable of tricks, Loki," Frigga said darkly, "Need you be reminded of who taught them to you in the first place?"

"Frigga," Elena said, struggling with her chains, "You must understand I did this for what your husband did to my daughter." She looked at Loki. "Our daughter."

Frigga looked at Odin, "I beg your pardon?"

"Loki is the father of my child, Luna Laufeyson," Elena explained, "I gave birth to her, nearly two months ago, here in Asgard."

Frigga looked horrified, "Is...is this true?"

Odin sighed, "The child of a frost giant and a dark elf...one can only imagine the dangers it would offer."

"So you TOOK her from her MOTHER!" Loki shouted, "After she carried her and prepared for motherhood...you stole her away while Elena lay sleeping-"

"Stop," Frigga stood between them, "Odin. My love. You mean to say, that my granddaughter-"

"Loki is not my son," Odin said bitterly, "And this disgusting whore is not my daughter-"

Loki let out a hideous scream and lunged forward. The chains restrained him and he let out a cry of pain. Elena struggled to stay stoic, without showing her upset for Loki. How could they be so heartless?

"Elena is a dark elf, Mother," Thor said suddenly, stepping forward, "But she speaks the truth."

"When I fell to Midgard, after the Bifrost was shattered...Elena rescued me," Loki explained, "And took care of me until I was in much better health."

"Obviously." Odin scoffed.

"Queen Frigga," Elena tried, "All I want is to have my daughter back. I believe I can help you with the Ether, in exchange for bringing her back to-"

"The Ether?" Odin stood up, "How does she know about the Ether?"

Elena blinked. Loki looked at her with shock, "Love, how do you know about it?"

"I...I guess I've been dreaming again," Elena said slowly, "I've been imprinted with visions since childhood..."

"As Malekith's heir, you are prone to be just as ruthless and bloodthirsty as he," Odin said, "I see it best that we simply put you both into the dungeons...or to death."

"ODIN," Frigga looked horrified, "You can't be serious."

"What other option do we have?" Odin said.

Thor sighed, "Father...I know we cannot trust Loki, but Elena...she gave valuable information on Loki when he was in Midgard that led to his eventual capture."

Loki looked hurt, "You did what...?"

"Loki, I had to, and you know it."

"Instead of joining me?"

"You wouldn't let me!"

"You were pregnant!"

"And who's fault is that?!"

"Silence!" Odin exclaimed, "Elena...we require information from you."

"Then you will receive it," Elena said bitterly, "Under one condition."

"Conditions? You dare to barter with a king?"

Elena exchanged glances with Loki, "Go ahead. Throw us into your dungeons, or kill us both. But first..." She wished she could reach for Loki's hand, "Allow us to be married."

Frigga put her hand over her mouth.

"I've already proposed," Loki said quietly, "And I wish nothing more than to marry the love of my life."

"Father, I don't see the harm in this," Thor added, "It is more of a last wish than anything, and as terrible as the acts are that Loki has committed...the little flame of the my brother that still remains deep down, burns within Elena."

Odin thought for a moment. Elena was certain he would deny them this wish. She began to wonder what Tony would think of her disappearance, or if her parents would care. Death was imminent in this situation.

"I must agree with Thor," Frigga said quietly, "Loki...you are still my son. In spite of everything. I raised you, held you...you are still my own, whether you choose to believe that or not is your own decision. I long dreamed of the day when I would see both of my boys be married to their queens..." She walked down the steps towards Elena. "Your crime was cruel, but your reasoning...I'd have done the same for my children."

"You don't understand," Elena begged, "Luna is the only blood relative I have, and your son...even if he says he isn't your son...he is everything to me. I don't care if you choose to torture me for centuries. If it means I can at least kiss him one last time, it's worth the pain."

Loki could feel his heart swelling, unable to believe the words he was hearing. Someone loved him, truly loved him, and was willing to suffer for lifetime for just a moment with him. He could feel his cheeks burn. Would he do the same for her?

The answer was instant: in a heartbeat.

"We will waste no time," Odin said, "Guards, take Loki to his old chambers. Thor, please make sure he is dressed in accordance to Asgard tradition. My darling, you can handle Elena?"

Frigga smiled, "I believe I have just the right dress for her, and I know where we can get you a veil."

Elena was shocked, "You're...you're serious?"

Odin nodded, "You have one hour to prepare for your vows. Any tomfoolery from either of you will result in death, do you understand?"

"Completely," Loki said, almost breathless, turning to Frigga, "Mother...I'm getting married."

Fandral scoffed, "And all this time I thought he fancied men."