A/N: So… second to last chapter. There will be an epilogue, not sure when it will be up. Anyway… enjoy.
Disclaimer: See prologue
The months went by and turned into years. Six years after Loki had been sent to earth Odin called Thor.
"I have seen Loki's life and he truly regretted his actions." The Allfather explained. "I want you to go to him. He can choose if he wants to stay on Midgard or come back to Asgard. Loki will get his powers and title back even if he decides to stay there. If he does that tell him he's welcome back any time."
Thor nodded and left for the Bifrost. When he landed he saw a beautiful little house with a garden full of flowers. A little girl who was around six years old was playing with another who was about two years younger. They were probably sisters. Thor opened the gate and walked up to them. As soon as the older noticed him she stood up and pushed the younger one behind her. Now the god of thunder could see that they both had Loki's eyes. He heard an engine. A car pulled up the driveway. Thor couldn't belive his eyes when the driver exited. Loki wore simple midgardian clothes, his hair was pulled back into a ponytail and he stopped to say hello when a neighbour waved.
"Loki?" Thor asked.
Loki turned around.
"Thor." He said. "Long time, no see." He added with a smile.
Loki looked his brother over. He looked good, more mature with the longer hair. Loki glanced at his daughters, Melody standing protectively in front of Harmony.
"Melody, it's okay." He called out. "Go get Mummy."
Melody shot Thor a last distrustful glance before she nodded and ran into the house. Loki walked over and picked four-year-old Harmony up, setting her on his hip. The front door opened and Melody came back, followed by Mirabelle. The walked up to stand next to Loki.
"Thor, these are my wife, Mirabelle Roberts, and my daughters, Melody and Harmony." He introduced.
Thor gaped at them. It obviously didn't occur to him that Loki could have a wife on earth, let alone children.
"Mirabelle, Melody, Harmony, this is my brother, Thor Odinson, prince and future king of Asgard, god of thunder and an Avenger." Loki continued.
Mirabelle extended a hand.
"Pleased to meet you, Thor." She said with a smile. "You have just as much light in you as Loki."
Thor blinked.
"Mirabelle is a Soul Seer." Loki explained. "One of the oldest folk."
"It's an honour to meet you, Lady Mirabelle." Thor said. "I have to say I didn't expect my brother to find such a fair and beautiful Lady."
"Let's go inside, shall we?" Loki suggested.
Thor followed them to the living room.
"May I have a word in private with my brother?" Loki asked.
Mirabelle nodded and took Harmony out of his arms, leaving the room with the girls. Loki smiled and hugged Thor.
"It's good to see you well, brother." Thor said as they separated. "You seem happy."
"I am happy." Loki replied. "I have a beautiful wife, two wonderful daughters, a job, friends…" He sighed. "I don't know what I would do if I lost Mirabelle and the girls. Why are you here, Thor?"
"Father sent me to tell you that you can return to Asgard now. You will get your title and your powers back." Thor answered. "And you can choose if you want to stay here on earth. If you stay you are welcomed back on Asgard at any time."
"Does he know about my family?" Loki asked quietly. "Do I have to leave them permanently if I go back with you? Because if that's the case you won't be seeing me there ever again."
He dragged a long fingered hand through his hair.
"And I would want to stay mortal so I can move on with Mirabelle when our time is up. If I got my powers back I would eventually have to see my daughters die, Thor. No parent should have to suffer that kind of grief."
Thor nodded.
"I will ask the Allfather about that and come back to you when I have his answer. But even if you choose to stay… I would like to visit you from time to time."
Loki smiled.
"I would like that brother."
Thor walked into the throne room.
"Father!" He called. "I visited Loki. Did you know about his family?"
"I did." Odin replied. "What of them?"
"Loki told me that if he had to leave them to come back here he would never come back. And he would want to stay mortal to move on with his wife when their time is up." Thor explained. "Mirabelle is a Soul Seer, Allfather. According to her their children have inherited asgardian powers."
Odin looked thoughtful.
"Loki's family shall be welcome here as well. It will be an honour for the realm to host one of the oldest folk."
"Thank you, father." Thor muttered and went back to the Bifrost.
"Are you sure, Mirabelle?" Loki whispered.
They were lying in their bed, snuggled up against each other. Two days ago Thor had brought them the news that all of Loki's family was more than welcome on Asgard.
"Of course I'm sure." Mirabelle replied. "I know you want to go back. And I want to meet the rest of my in-laws."
Loki sighed, breathing in the scent of his wife's hair. It smelled of flowers and sunshine.
"I just feel like everything since first meeting you was just a dream and as soon as I'm back there I will wake up." He said.
Mirabelle took his hand.
"I'm real, Loki." She laid his hand on her heart, letting him feel the steady and calm beat. "I'm as real as you are and this is nota dream. And even if it is… you would have the memories."
He sighed again and kissed her hair.
"You're right. Let's go to sleep."
One thing Loki had learned quickly after marrying Mirabelle: The wife always wins.
A week after the decision was made Mirabelle, Loki and their daughters were ready to depart for Asgard. It had been difficult for Loki to sell their little house because it was where he had made some of his happiest memories. They stood not far away from it in the field where Loki and Mirabelle had first met.
"Heimdall! Open the Bifrost!" Loki called out and just like that they were whisked away to realm eternal.
Thor was already waiting for them, four horses standing behind him. They quickly strapped what little luggage they had brought on the back of one of them. Mirabelle gracefully mounted the grey mare that stood there for her and sat Melody in front of her. Loki did the same with Harmony. They rode into the city, many people bowing for their princes. When they reached the palace they dismounted and left the horses and the luggage to the servants. Thor led them to the throne room. At the bottom of the steps leading up to the throne stood the Warriors Three and Sif, looking at Loki's wife and children with interest. Odin stood up.
"Loki." He said. "You were sent to Midgard as a punishment so you may learn humility. I see you have indeed regretted your actions. I, Odin Allfather, hereby give you back your powers and title and welcome you back to Asgard, my son. I also welcome your wife, Lady Mirabelle of the Old Folk, and your children to live here in the palace and have all the honours members of the royal family deserve."
He came down and hugged Loki. Mirabelle curtsied.
"It is an honour to meet you, Allfather." She said.
Odin smiled.
"I am honoured as well. It has been a long time since I heard of the Old Folk."
"As far as I can tell I'm the last one. Melody and Harmony inherited powers of Loki but not the Soul Seeing. Maybe in a few generations it will resurface."
Odin nodded thoughtfully. Frigga approached them and enveloped Mirabelle in a hug.
"You made my son a happy man. Thank you." She said softly.
Mirabelle smiled along with her husband.