Head cannon: Thor's family and friends always ask him to bring candy from Midgard, Odin in particular loves skittles. (This is my version of the backstory to this head cannon.)
AN: After this one shot the rest will come in no particular order, and may skip ahead several months.
At Thor's request, Fury called a meeting with the Avengers and Co. Those in attendance that were not Avengers were Darcy (Duh!), Maria Hill, Pepper Potts, and Jane. Normally there would have been a lot of chatter amongst this group, but everyone was too busy staring at Nick Fury to speak. Some were goggling- Steve, Clint, Jane, Pepper, and Bruce- some were looking with raised brows- Natasha and Maria- Tony was grinning maniacally and taking pictures, and Thor surprisingly was calmly expressionless.
"Did you do that?" Tony asked Darcy gleefully.
"Yeah I did." She answered, proud of her gift choices, and overly excited to see Fury actually wearing the shiny gold cape-like trench coat. Every time he moved, light sparked off it, making him look simultaneously badass and glitzy.
"I can't believe this." Tony cackled, snapping another picture. Fury leveled his glare at the billionaire, which of course did nothing to deter him.
"If you're done Mr. Stark, I'd like to get this over with." Fury growled.
"By all means, Fury of the shiny gold cape, take it away." Fury just sighed and addressed the room.
"For the record I am only doing this for the sake of our peace treaty with Asgard. Darcy Lewis has wielded Mjolnir, and due to the destruction-"
"Totally accidental." She cut in.
"I ordered her never to touch it again, and was hoping to keep the incident hushed. You should all now know she is worthy of Thor's hammer (Tony snickered and was kicked by Pepper), and she may possibly be more dangerous than Loki. That's all I have to say."
Before anyone could leave, or start incessantly chattering about Fury's declaration, or in Tony's case his shiny cape, Thor brought their attention to him.
"There is something I'd also like to say." Thor stood, everyone's focus now on him, and looked fondly at Darcy.
"Lady Darcy accepted my courtship of her, and this morning she accepted my betrothal."
Applause, whoops, cheers of congratulations, and in Tony's case 'finally!' all sounded immediately. Thor and Darcy were passed around the room, given hugs, back slaps, and handshakes. Or in Tony's case eyebrow wiggles, hammer jokes, and an attempted groping (of both Thor and Darcy's asses).
With their Midgardian family and friends in the know, Darcy and Thor were off to tell the Asgardians. Somehow, Darcy didn't think it would go as well, so decided to buy them candy. Candy, in her mind, made everything better.
She got Skittles for Odin, because rainbow bridge. Milky Ways for Heimdall. Sour Patch Kids for Loki, he wouldn't get the irony but she would get a nice chuckle out of it. Snickers for Volstag, Starbursts for Sif, Twizzlers for Fandral, and Andes Mints for Hogun. Finally, for Lady Frigga, Godiva chocolate. No expense spared for the universe's best future mother-in-law. Thor also insisted on bringing them all coffee. Darcy couldn't wait to see a bunch of Asgardians hyped up on sugar and caffeine. She'd even borrowed Tony's Stark Pad to get video evidence.
After the psychedelic, kaleidoscope ride through a wormhole, Darcy smiled widely at Asgard's gatekeeper. With, in typical Darcy fashion, a hug of greeting she thrust the bag of Milky Ways into Heimdall's hands.
"What is this, Lady Darcy?" he asked with warm, amused curiosity.
"A gift. Its Midgardian candy, tastes delicious. Just don't eat the whole bag at once. I tried that, it didn't end well."
Humbly he bowed at the waist. "Thank you Lady Darcy."
"You're welcome. If you like them I'll bring more next time."
With a knowing look he asked Thor. "And will there be a next time?"
"It is my intention. How fares Asgard since last we were here?" Thor asked.
"Quite well. However, there has been much talk of your Lady. You made quite the impression on your last visit." He added the last to Darcy with a wink. She smile-cringed.
"Hopefully mostly a good one."
"Indeed." He hummed.
"We're to see my father first, Heimdall, let not word of us being here slip just yet."
"I shall hold the confidence. I hope you will be back with good news." He smiled.
"Fingers crossed." Darcy said as Thor lead her down the rainbow road.
Happily, Odin received Darcy's Skittle peace offering with a smile. There was a look in his eyes she couldn't name, but Thor recognized as nostalgic. It seemed he wasn't the only one whom Darcy reminded of a saner Loki.
"I did not anticipate another visit so soon, my son." Odin commented slyly. Being the All-Father he knew of his heir's intent to marry the brash Midgardian. He had to admit, only to himself mind, that he was humorously fond of her. His first encounter with the girl had resulted in her pithy remarks on his parenting skills, and calling him an ostentatious pirate. Her boldness of tongue and love of chaos, and the humor she found in all things endeared him to her. Much like his wayward son before his fall. What decided Odin, however, on her worthiness was the change she'd created in aforementioned son in such short time.
"Lady Darcy has accepted my offer of betrothal. I am here to ask your blessing, father."
"I suspected as much would happen. I need not remind you she is Midgardian, and therefore must be tested and deemed worthy of Asgard's throne and Idun's apples." Thor smirked superiorly at his father now.
"She has already been tested and deemed worthy by your own decree."
With an intimidating growl Odin demanded. "Explain yourself."
"When you banished me to Midgard, you enchanted Mjolnir. Do you recall your words, father?"
"I may be old but I have not yet lost my faculties. Whomever wield this hammer, should he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor."
"By your own words, as the heir to the throne is worthy, that person would also be worthy of the throne." Thor picked up. "Darcy has wielded Mjolnir with ease. She is worthy."
Frigga, silent until now because the power of Godiva is great, gasped with shock. She looked at Darcy in awe and pride only a mother could feel. Unlike Odin, she was willing to love Darcy simply because her son did, but Darcy managed to make Frigga love her for simply being her. If what Thor said was true then she was looking at her future daughter-in-law, as the Midgardians called it. Odin was also looking at Darcy, but in contemplation and slight disbelief.
"I cannot base such decision on your word alone, my son. As the All-Father I must over see her test and declare her worthy to all of Asgard."
In acquiescence, Thor nodded. He turned to Darcy, kissed her in encouragement, then laid Mjolnir at her feet and stepped back. Feeling giddy after Thor's kiss she didn't even hesitate. Bending she wrapped her hand around the handle then straightened back up. Mjolnir came up gripped tightly in her hand with ease. Remembering the last time she'd done this Darcy resisted the urge to strike a victorious pose. She couldn't resist the giggles, though at the look on Odin's face.
Much later, after Odin very loudly announced Darcy's worthiness of Thor and throne, she recounted the look with Loki. The two of them giggled over it while enjoying Sour Patch Kids candy, which Frigga had gotten a guard to slip into Loki's cell. Darcy had been right, he didn't get the joke, but he did really like the candy.
"I never would have believed Thor could surprise me. Taking someone such as you as his wife is a great surprise to me. A pleasant one."
"That's a relief. You were the future family member I was most worried about. I didn't think you'd like me, and the little brother's opinion is sacred."
"Not that you should worry about that, but I don't particularly like anyone."
In an inexplicable way, this Midgardian had a way of opening him up. He hadn't felt this light and free since his youth. She had a way about her that called to his mischievous side. When she was around him he wanted to be the old Loki, he wanted to forget his anger, jealousy, and resentments. He wanted to do penance for his crimes so that he could be free again. He would do it differently this time. He would love his brother freely without the shadow of his greatness making him bitter. He would laugh more, with his family instead of at them, or mostly (Thor did often make an ass of himself and what's not to laugh at about that?). Most of all he would be content, would be happy. He did not want or need the throne any longer. Darcy had made him realize all he wanted and needed was his family. For the first time since he let the Frost Giants into Asgard Loki smiled sincerely.
"Tell me how Fury looked in his cape." He requested. He wanted to prolong this feeling. Darcy's answering smile made him nostalgic. It was mischief in its most beautiful form.
"How about I show you instead?"
Loki's laughter could be heard all the way in the throne room. Odin was brought to tears by the nearly forgotten sound. Yes, Darcy Lewis was worthy, and Asgard would never be the same. He was looking forward to seeing how she would change it.