"I thought you were dead!" Thor spoke, outraged and confused as he glared up at Loki. He struggled slightly in Hemidall's grasp but Heimdall only strengthened his hold. Loki's face changed to a playful slightly condescending expression. He sniggered as he began to speak, a slight chuckle in his voice,

"Yet again, I have fooled you Thor."

"And what have you done with father!" Thor's voice boomed, radiating throughout the hall. Loki shrugged, a mischievous smile planted on his face, as he slowly began to step away from me, moving down the flights of stairs, step by step. Thor's fists were clenched tight, his knuckles white with rage.

"Do not worry Thor. I have not killed your father." Loki said. He didn't linger on the details.

"I will kill you for your betrayal Loki!" Thor announced, anger flowing through his words as he almost spat them out with haste. Loki chuckled.

"I don't think Asgard would be very pleased if you did that."

"You have blinded Asgard, Loki. You are a liar!" Loki shot him a playfully confused expression.

"Have I now? And have you been here watching me reign over Asgard with peace, respect and humility?" He challenged.

"You have deceived them Loki, with your magic and your schemes." Thor stated coldly. Loki's face changed quickly for a brief moment, his rage becoming plain on his face as he grabbed the collar of Thor's shirt.

"I have deceived no one. I have been reigning over Asgard as my true self, as a benevolent king!" He said through gritted teeth, spitting the words out at Thor. Loki stepped back, composing himself once again.

"It is true Thor." Sif began, stepping forward, her face honest. "Loki is a kind King. His reign has brought peace to all the nine realms, and a belief in Loki as King. He is loved throughout." Sif explained. Thor watched Sif carefully, his eyes narrowing.

"You speak lies Sif. Lies planted upon your lips by the magician himself." He turned his hateful glare back to Loki.

"He has not Thor!" Sif replied.

"Thor, Sif speaks from her heart. Loki has proven himself to be a true King." Volstagg interjected. Thor looked around at Sif and the warriors three, his face contemplative.

"You have betrayed me Loki. I have had enough of your lies. Whether you are a true King of Asgard or not, you have deceived your brother. I should kill you where you stand!" Thor spoke. Loki chuckled once again, glancing over his shoulder at me with a playful expression, before resting his eyes on Thor once again.

"You may try... But you will meet the full fury of my wife's scorn." Loki said. Thor looked at me now, properly inspecting me as I stood, standing straight with my small bulging belly, holding it with both hands. His eyes moved up to the crown that sat atop my head. Loki's words were true. If anyone harmed my love machine, I'd beat them with a stick. A nice, thick, prickly stick.

"You are married." Thor mused aloud, surprise in his voice. "You are...expecting." Loki laughed, walking back up the steps to stop by my side. He ran his fingers down my cheek as I looked at him adoringly, before he turned to face Thor once more.

"What is that line my dear? Hell hath no fury, like a woman's scorned?" Loki said, teasing. I nodded, turning my stare to Thor with icy eyes.

"Yes. Especially a pregnant woman's scorned." I added. Loki laughed and squeezed my behind subtly.

"Now, Thor. Why is it you requested to come back?" Loki asked.

"I wished to see my closest kinsmen, and... My father." He said in a resigned voice.

"I see. Well until you prove that you will not harm me or my wife, I will have you locked in your quarters. You shall receive visits from your friends." Loki announced. Heimdall nodded, pulling Thor by the arm through the side door of the throne room. As they walked past us, Loki turned his whole body to face mine, resting his hand on my back and whispering close to me.

"I am sorry for my brother's behaviour. We have... Unresolved issues. But, my darling, I wish to take you back to our room..." He said, his voice filled with allure. I smiled approvingly.

Loki locked the doors to our bedroom behind him quickly. I stopped in the centre of the room, but it wasn't long until I felt Loki's arms wrap around me. He felt all over, moving carefully around my belly. He began to remove my clothing, taking my crown off and placing it next to his on the ornate dresser. He undressed himself as he undressed me. And then we embraced quickly, moulding around my bulbous belly, our tongues dancing together as we breathed heavily. He moved me in the direction of the bed, laying me down with extra care than what was normal. He began to kiss my skin, moving down my body and lingering for a long while around my belly as he whispered something I could not hear to our little being. As he spoke, his fingers began to play, sending me into a wet frenzy. I closed my eyes as I let him work, his fingers swirling and moving in and out, until he thrust two fingers inside. I clenched at the ecstasy and pressed my palms against the silk sheets. He moved down further now, and his tongue took over from his hands. Moans escaped my mouth in between quick short breaths. I was squirming incessantly as I heard him chuckle. It was so much easier for me to get excited now, what with all the hormones running through me. He began to suck, before propping himself above me with his hands and pushing inside me. I pursed my lips together and pulled his face closer, pressing his lips to mine in a desperate attempt. He began thrusting, although not as hard as usual. Since we had learned of my pregnancy, he had been much more gentle in all aspects when handling me. I pulled my lips away and gasped for air, resorting to nibbling his ear as he said my name over and over, whispering it to me. His voice climbed as his back flexed. He came inside and I reached the mountain too, moaning loudly. He pulled out, much to my dismay and saw my frustration painted on my face as he laid beside me, his leg hitched up across mine.

"I am sorry my darling. But once the baby is born, we can go as hard as you wish." He promised, kissing my hand and squeezing it. I nodded, and as he wrapped his arms around me, I fell asleep to the sound of his soft breathing.