The Queen had her dress in a beautiful gold dress which currently hid her ever-growing baby bump, her hair was left loose but the curls had returned as if by magic. Leah walked with the Queen to the celebration of Jane's arrival and her return. Leah saw the warriors three and Sif smiling at her, she just smiled back at them. She wasn't particularly in the mood for this celebration. she would have rather be curled up in bed. Everything that had happened the pass day was a lot more than she could have ever expected. Her emotions were all over the place, her mind was still racing, her heart felt like it was broken and trampled all over. It was all taking a toll on her pregnant body, she never knew she could ever feel this way and be so confused about it.

Thor came over holding onto Jane's hand, it made Leah smile at them. It was so obvious that they were in love, it was actually nice to see another pairing like her and Loki. She only hoped that Thor had told Jane any hidden truths about her pass. It actually gave her hope that perhaps Loki would forgive her for leaving him as she had forgiven him for his wrongs. It was the glimmer of light that she needed right now though, something that she could grab hold of and keep to remind her what could be.

"Mother may I present to you Jane foster." Thor said looking a little worried with the introduction, not as worried as Jane though.

Leah stepped away giving the Queen some time to speak with Jane, she didn't want to intrude on the moment for Thor or Jane. She stood alone looking around the room feeling a little out of place, not really knowing what she was doing here till she heard a voice say.

"I hear I am expecting a grandchild from you."

Leah just turned around to see Odin All father standing there before her. She just stared at him, not really knowing what to say or do like she was frozen. She just looked at him studying his expression to, after there last meeting she had not seen him since then. She suddenly bowed realizing she hadn't already, not really sure what else to do or say. Leah heart raced as she couldn't really think how to reply.

"There is no need for that now Child." Odin continued taking her hand making her look at him. He seemed a lot warmer than he did back at their first meeting. There was a small smile on his face which made her relax slightly in his company. "My Son could not do any better in a woman. My grandchild will be strong and loved that is all that is needed."

"Thank you." Leah muttered still looking a little startled.

He just smiled at her before walking away, Leah was left stunned before she realized she was not where she belonged. She slowly walked her way back to the dungeons pausing before she entered. She knew that she needed Loki to help and guide her in this life. She felt so alone even though she had a family fussing around her which she never had before it wasn't the same. She needed him and only him to make this better in her life. She headed down keeping her head high, she knew she mustn't show her fear to him. She had to prove that she was not scared of what she had seen or intimidated by him. She stood outside the dark cell a moment before saying.

"Your attempt of scaring me or pushing me away has failed, I am not going to give up." Leah told him through the force field "I know everything now and I am going to accept it and nothing you can do or say is going to make me change my mind now. I am here for you, I want you to forgive me as I am forgiving you. So either get over your fear yourself or just accept that I am not going any where."

She turned and walked out of the dungeons heading back to the one place she wanted to be. She slowly opened the door, part of her hoping that he or his projection would be there. But his room was dark and empty, she just lay down on his bed wrapping herself in blankets which smelt of him before falling into a deep sleep.

When she woke, she found herself still alone, the light shone through his windows. She stayed still for a few moments thinking about the events which happened yesterday. She knew things weren't obviously going to change overnight. All she had to cling onto was a small hope that Loki would return and their child would be safe.

Slowly she got herself out of his bed, she took herself back to her room. There was no sign that Loki had removed himself from the cell. She just went to have a bath, she climbed into the warm water and finally relaxed. She knew that she needed to explain to her brother, Nat and SHIELD why she disappeared back to Asgard but it terrified her as it meant it was happening. She could only hope after there anger and shock that they would accept the path which she had chosen for herself and not by others. As she pulled herself out of the bath she looked in one of the many mirrors to her bare abdomen. There was a definite bulge which wasn't there before. She ran her had over the firm bump smiling, she knew that what ever happened this child was not going to be given an opportunity to be anything but good. She knew she needed to tell Loki sooner rather than later, considering if she was beginning to show now, her stomach as only going to grow bigger each day now.

She dressed herself I her jeans and a loose top trying to hide her bump. She sat on her bed looking back at the image of her child as the memory of Loki's red eyes and blue skin flashed through her head. This child was part her as well, and what ever happened, if it came out blue she would still love it.

There was a knock at the door, it was a gentle and quiet one. Leah just frowned before getting up and opening the door. She saw Jane standing there dressed in Asgardian attire, it suited her. Leah smiled weakly opening the door and letting her into the room.

"Morning." Jane muttered looking around.

"Hi." Leah sighed not really expecting any company. "How did you find the celebrations last night."

"It was amazing." Jane grinned enthusiastically "They can go on though, I think a few are still celebrating."

"It happens each time." Leah nodded laughing slightly before saying "Sorry I have nothing to offer you drinks wise, I have been a little preoccupied and forgetting everything at the moment."

"Don't worry about it, I was actually wondering if you had time to show me around. Thor is with his father this morning discussing politics I think, so I found myself at a loose end."

"Of course." Leah tried to smile getting off the bed. "Just give me a minute,"

Leah picked up a purple shawl wrapping it around herself and putting the photo of her child under her pillow hiding it away out of sight.

Leah walked her around the palaces grounds, showing her all the spots she thought Jane would be most impressed with. All the places which Loki had shown her during their relationship. Leah found it hard to really think of anything to discuss with Jane, her mind was so occupied with Loki and the baby. She did like the woman though, it was interesting to see what she went though with some one else. Jane looked absolutely in awe of the place and Leah could remember this feeling all to well.

"Why did you leave?" Jane asked frowning looking at Leah.

"Pardon?" Leah glanced at Jane not expecting such a question from her.

"Thor mentioned you went home suddenly." Jane continued looking down obviously feeling a little awkward.

"I missed my family." Leah shrugged lying not really wanting to discuss the truth just in case Thor hadn't learnt a lesson from her and Loki. "I have been here for a year and realized that I had not seen anyone."

"Oh." Jane looked about the grounds they were walking though. "It must be tough being alone here."

"I am not alone, I just wanted to see people who I was familiar with." Leah replied thinking "I had left after something big, well New York." She saw Jane nod understanding what she meant. "There was a lot of stuff I needed to take on board and when i got home everything had changed already. I realized I was out of sync with everyone."

"Is that why you came back?" Jane continued

"Partially." Leah answered cryptically.

They continued to walk when she heard heavy footsteps running towards them. Leah turned to see Thor run up to them before he picked Jane up off the floor.

Leah smiled at the two of them obviously in love, she just left them alone before she headed back into the palace. She went to the one place she knew he would be. She entered the dungeons to see the Queen heading out, she looked slightly upset and worried. Leah stopped looking at her, the Queen smiled weakly at her.

"Is he still angry?" Leah muttered

"Very much so." The queen replied taking her hand "I would reconsider going to see him now, he was very spiteful."

"I will be fine." Leah tried to sound a little positive but failed. "I think the more I see him perhaps in time he will begin to calm himself."

"Maybe." The queen nodded before leaving her.

Leah slowly headed further down into the dungeons, Loki cell was still pitch darkness. She just sat herself down at the steps of the entrance. She pulled her legs up against her as a comfort if anything.

"Look you may not want to talk but you definitely going to listen." Leah began not looking into the dark cell. "There is no need to be so hurtful towards your mother, she loves you so much and that won't change. Your angry at me, so do the decent thing and just aim it my direction. I was the one who left, I was the one who said hurtful things to you."

There was nothing, she just rested her head against the glass like force field. She knew he was in there, she could sense it. She closed her eyes and muttered.

"I am sorry that I did this to you Loki, I really am. When your ready to talk to me I will be here to listen. I don't want to argue, I am to tired too." Leah sighed before placing a hand on her stomach. "There is something I really need to tell you too, but not like this."

There was absolute silence, Leah just let out a long sigh, she knew that he would have heard her at least. Slowly she got up off the cold floor just looking into the darkness before looking down and leaving. She spent a lot of her time going back and forth from her own room, the dungeon and his room. She was getting the minimal requirement of sleep and food. She knew she just needed to get him to understand.

It was the middle of the night and she sat in the dungeons. She was leaning against a pillar of his cell. It was still in complete darkness and there had not been a word from him. She was exhausted her eyes closed as she continued to just talk to him.

"I don't really know how else to do this." Leah spoke quietly getting use to the one way conversation. "I came back for you Loki and I don't know how else to show you this. Your mother is worried about you and frankly so am I."

She felt a sudden change she sat up a little straighter to see the force field had been lowered and Loki was standing before her, his skin looking its normal porcelain color and his emerald-green eye shining. She just sat there not wanting to move, he looked down at her with a glare before he stormed off. She just stayed where she was, not really knowing what to do. She slowly got herself off the floor looking around. She entered the cell he was in, it was bare, there was nothing in it. She just stood there for a moment before heading back to her room.

She ate alone that night, not really wanting to face any one. She looked out of her window to see Loki talking to his mother. It made her smile slightly that he was finally turning to someone. He was always better when he was able to talk about what he was feeling and thinking. She only hoped that his anger towards her would dwindle down and he would be able to talk to her again. She was surprised how much she actually missed him, then to be so close to him but so far at the same time. It was like a torture all of its own.

She just sat down and decided started to look into some of the reading materials trying to find out more about frost giants. To see if there was anything about pregnancies, childbirth and children in there so she could get her head around her child's needs if it took its fathers side. Part of her could only wish that it didn't have his easy to flare anger or stubbornness.