I do not own Thor or The Avengers

Once I had made it back to the palace, I headed straight to my room. If I was going to do anything right now, it was bathe. As I soaked in the golden tub, I tried to think about how I could act even semi normal around Loki today. I couldn't tell him about my dream! Not yet.

My dreams were always quick. I never got details just small snippets of the future and it was the same with last nights premonition. I only saw myself as a bride walking down the aisle of the grand hall. I looked up and saw Loki in his armor smiling down at me. All the other specifics were blurry. I also saw Loki in Germany as he terrorized the guests at some Midgardian ball. But I knew very well that my premonitions didn't always come true. They had only been wrong a couple of times before, but they did have the potential to be wrong. I could only hope that the first part would come true. I'd always had feelings for Loki and nothing felt more right than marrying my best friend.

Deciding I couldn't hide out in my room for forever, I got up and put on my warriors outfit that was accented with navy blue. I left my long, brown hair down and walked into the hall. Since it was still so early, I began to walk towards Loki's private library. I knew I was always welcome there. I entered the room and started the a fire in the chilly room. I immediately went to the section that Loki had placed just for me. It was filled with histories, Asgardian fairytales, books on magic, and of course, stories of war, battle, and strategy. I snatched the book of fairytales from the shelf and settled myself into a large armchair by the fire.

The door to my left that led to Loki's private chambers suddenly opened. I stood to see Loki entering the library.

"I should have known it was you in here. I heard the fire and came to investigate." he said with a small smile.

"Very responsible of you, my prince. We wouldn't want the library to burn down at the hands of your careless brother." I replied with a smirk on my face.

He laughed and grinned at me. "No we would not." He looked at me for a brief moment before speaking again. "Are you all right today? You departed so quickly from breakfast that I never had the chance to speak with you. And now here you are, in my library, instead of at the archery fields."

I sighed and looked away. I walked over to the large window seat and sat down on the warm cushion. This window held the best views of Asgard. I didn't want to answer, but I had to say something.

"It was just a dream I had last night that's all. No need to worry. I skipped out on sword practice with Thor and practiced archery instead."

He frowned and walked over to the window to sit across from me. "Well now I know somethings wrong. You never miss. You love your practices too much. Are you going to tell me what your dream was about? You've had bad premonitions before. What is it about this one that's got you all riled up?"

"I can't tell you, Loki. I suppose I can tell you one thing though. It was about me."

"Interesting. Now, why exactly can't you tell me?" he asked giving me a stern look. The type of look that makes you feel very small.

"I can't tell you! Not yet! It's going to completely change everything. I can't tell you. It has to happen all on its own. I'm sorry. I want to but I can't imagine things being different between the two of us." I could just imagine telling him and having his face contort with the thought of marrying me. When he has women like Sigyn begging for him he doesn't need to be eternally linked to a woman who will always be marching off to battle and trying to master basic defense spells. If this happened, he was going to be sure of it and do it all on his own. I wouldn't pressure him into this at all.

He sighed and grabbed my hand. Pulling me into a hug he whispered in my ear, " You are the person who matters to me the most. Nothing will change that." He then stood up, still holding my hand, and said, "Now, I don't know about you, but I'm absolutely starving to death. You ate so little at breakfast this morning so I know you must be starving. Come along, little one."

I playfully glared at him as he pulled me through the door of the library and looped my arm through his as we began to walk. "I'll have you know that I'm not that much younger than you! It isn't my fault that they save the best for last."

He feigned hurt and responded, "Ouch, Rowan. That truly hurts coming from you. It's a shame that by the time you came along all of the humor had already been given out to the rest of the nine realms. I bet your sister got the very last of it, however small that amount may have been."

"You take that back right now!"

"I could never do such a thing to poor Sif! It may be the only compliment I ever pay her!"

I looked up at him and we burst into hysterics. By the time we reached the dining room, however, we had recovered and took our seats to begin our afternoon meal.

AN: Okay. Here was another chapter. I like reviews. They help me. I don't want them just so satisfy some desire for praise, I honestly want to know where you want me to improve, but I can't do that unless you tell me. Thank you for reading!