Leah found the Queen in the Queens Chambers doing some type of tapestry work. Leah silently walked in bowing before sitting down watching the Queen who just looked up at her and smiled continuing her work. It was fascinating for Leah to watch, she had never seen any type of art like this being made. It was mesmerizing as her hands moved swiftly adding color and patterns so easily.

"I have heard the good news?" The Queen finally said.

"Good news?" Leah raised an eyebrow with curiosity of what had been said. She knew exactly what the Queen meant but it would be good to hear what had actually been said.

"Your relationship with my son is renewed, it's quite the talk actually, people are a little shock about the pregnancy of course." The Queen continued her work. "I am glad that your both together again."

"Yes, I guess we are." Leah nodded smiling to herself as her heart swelled at the thought. "We are going to be a family for this little one." She rubbed her stomach happily at the thought of it.

"So we are able to arrange the celebrations for the next line of royalty now that everyone knows." The Queen stood up putting her half done tapestry to one side and picking up a book to start writing in. "Then there is your marriage."

"Their isn't going to be a marriage." Leah muttered looking down wincing knowing that it was probably not going to go down well with his mother. "Not yet any way, we have a lot to work through first. We don't want to rush into anything. We want to do things properly in a way and get married when the time is right for us."

"Of course, very wise." The Queen nodded looking a little disappointed which made Leah feel really guilty about. She knew though it was the right thing to be done. "Well what ideas do you have to celebrate the arrival of a royal baby."

"Royal." Leah gasped as she realized what had just been said twice now.

"Of course, if Thor does not have any children of his own, your child will be the next in line to the throne." The Queen explained seriously which made Leah's mouth open but no words came out to begin with.

She hadn't even thought about it like that, then again she never really thought of Loki being a true prince considering his adoption and heritage. She was actually having a child within a royal family which she then realized that her child was never going to have a normal up bringing what ever it came out as.

"Even though." Leah finally manage to say after a moment of thought.

"Even with its heritage, no one else knows about Loki's adoption." The Queen smiled "He is still our son."

"I never." Leah's hand rubbed her abdomen as she thought about it, it made perfect sense. "I never really thought about that. It's a lot to take in."

"You will be fine." The Queen smiled warmly at her before looking back into her book. "I suggest that we send the men out on a hunt. They will be able to get us something grand to celebrate and honor this child's health. I would invite all the woman in the court."

"How many is that?" Leah frowned feeling already like this was more than she expected it was going to be.

"I lose count due to marriages but it will be a couple of hundred."

"Okay." Leah nodded just taking her suggestion. "Right." As Leah knew that she really didn't have any choice in the matter. She let out sigh, only hoping that it wasn't going to be as bad as she thought it would be. She hated being center of attention and this was throwing her into to the middle of that.

"It's customary for the men to go hunting, to bring back a kill to honor the child, I have already got Thor on the case." The Queen continued

"Yes him and Loki have gone together." Leah told her thinking about how Loki had protested but she knew he would probably enjoy it.

"Perfect." The Queen grinned at her. "They need some time together as brothers, I suggest we get this celebration done within the next three days. At least then it let people see the truth and put the end to any unwanted gossip. As so looking at the size of you, you could be due within the next few weeks."

"Oh." Leah frowned slightly but knew that the Queen could be right considering here on Asgard they did not seem to have a fix time period for pregnancies. "I hadn't thought about it like that."

"Now most importantly the food." The Queen looked up at her. "It will keep the men happy while the woman chat."

Leah just laughed, she sat there most of the evening listening to what the Queen had to say and suggest. Leah was completely out of her depth, she just left all of it to the Queen knowing that she would do a better job than she would any way. Leah was exhausted by the time they were done, night had fallen, she made her way back to her chambers. She remembered what Loki had said about moving into his quarters, as there was no sign of him here she decided to make a start. Leah picked up a few of her belongings before heading to Loki's quarters.

She entered the empty room, she knew that Loki may not be back for hours considering they left late. She placed the book, night dress and dressing gown down. She moved about his room, the living quarters were spacious and led into a stunning large bedroom. She looked at Loki's nightstand to see the ultrasound picture of their unborn child. It just made her smile, she touched the photo before touching her stomach. She went back into the living quarters before curling up in a chair by the roaring fire picking up her book.

Hours had seemed to pass before Loki returned, he looked exhausted and weary from the hunt. Leah looked up at him smiling, he looked dirty and disheveled which worked for him. She could help but bite her lip to stop herself from laughing as he seemed to be in a humor which meant that it obviously didn't go well. She could only imagine what happened considering the muddy and ruined clothing now wore. He threw his armour to the floor very unceremoniously and looked at her.

"I am going to bathe and then I am going to fuck you." He told her moving from one room into the other.

Leah just sat there for a moment a little stunned by his words, she just got up placing her book down and following him watching him strip himself out of his dirty and torn clothes.

"Hunting didn't go well then?" Leah muttered leaning against the door way trying to control her laughter, she knew he would probably not appreciated at this moment in time.

"That would be one way of putting it." He sighed heading into the bathroom. She heard the water run, she just stood there for a moment before deciding to strip of and join him.

"No poor helpless creature for you to kill then?" Leah continued chuckling slightly this time.

"No the opposite, one of the wild cats caught our scent." Loki told her from the bathroom. "Spooked our horses so had to catch them as well as not become targets ourselves."

"Wild cats?" Leah repeated sounding curious, she had not heard about these from any one.

"An attack is rare." Loki explained she heard the movement of water as he obviously climbed into the tub. "They can occur though, this time of year can see more attacks due to the change of seasons. Nothing for you to worry about. We got our horses and came back empty handed though."

Leah slipped out of her dress and walked into the bathroom, she could see Loki laying back relaxing in the water. She slipped into the tub, he didn't even open his eyes. She picked up his arm and started washing the dirt from it, there was something very intimate about her action. A small smile appeared on Loki's face obviously from her actions. She actually enjoyed being able to look after him for once considering all he had done for her. Once he was clean, she got out of the water pulling on her robe and saying.

"I think we may just need sleep tonight Loki?"

"You may be right little one." Loki sighed opening his eyes smiling at her letting out a disappointed sigh.

She went into the bedroom, climbing under the soft sheets and wrapping herself, she felt the bed shift beside her as Loki slipped into his bed. He pulled her up against his body taking a deep breath in before relaxing into a slumber. Leah just smiled happy with that the world had to offer her before falling asleep herself.

Leah woke in the morning to an empty bed, she just rolled over to where Loki had laid to find the spot vacant. She just lay there for a number of moments before pulling herself out of bed and putting her dressing gown on. Leah went into the living chambers to see a woman move around the room preparing breakfast.

"Excuse me?" Leah began looking at the complete stranger standing in front of her.

The woman looked a little surprised pausing what she was doing before bowing to her. It was now Leah's turn to feel uncomfortable. She just stood there for a moment not really sure what to say or do, no one had ever bowed to her. Loki entered the room fully dressed looking from the women to Leah before saying.

"You have met your new hand maiden." It sounded so off hand like it was normal. Leah just stared at Loki opened mouth and her one eyebrow raised at him. He didn't seem to notice her expression though as he moved around the room.

"Pardon?" Leah muttered making Loki look to her.

"It was my mothers suggestion, to help you during your pregnancy and once the child is born." Loki sat down at the table where food was served. He seemed deadly serious about it, as he smiled at her slightly. "I agree, it may make it easier for you."

"And you didn't think to ask me." Leah remained standing where she was before heading back in to the bedroom and sitting down on the bed. Loki entered his room looking at her with a concerned expression. "I am not use to this style of living." Leah explained not looking at him feeling completely stupid. She ran her hand through her hair and pulled it over one shoulder. "I am not use to be hand waited on or have a servant to follow me around."

"She is there to help." Loki told her taking hold of her hands making her finally look at him. "If you do not wish her to follow you around there are other roles she can do. I know this isn't easy but this is the life that your going to have to live with me as a family."

"Then introduce me slowly." Leah finally looked up at him before leaning down and kissing him on the lips. "Don't surprise me with things like this."

"I will try to warn you before hand." Loki smirked "My mother thought Helena would be some help, she is a mother herself and may be able to help with your needs."

"Right." Leah rolled her eyes knowing she was loosing this battle.

Leah followed Loki out of the bedroom and they had breakfast alone, as Helena had disappeared from the room. She was actually pleased that she had, so they weren't going to lose the alone time they had together. Leah picked at the fruit on her plate.

"I saw the book you were reading?" Loki drawled as he placed a berry into his mouth.

"Oh." Leah glanced up at him knowing that they had yet to talk about his genes and heritage. "I was just, I just wanted to know a little more about you."

"I am afraid I can only really tell you what I have read or what little I have witnessed." Loki leaned back in his chair staring at her. "The answer you're looking for though I do not have. I do not know what our child will be or your pregnancy will be like."

"I am sure I can cope." Leah tried to reassure herself and him as she rubbed her round stomach. "Everything has been fine so far right?"

"Indeed." Loki seemed to be thinking as he stared at her.

"Don't look at me like that." Leah shook her head crossing her arms. "Sure we are compatible I mean for us to conceive and that I am able to carry our child." She could feel the doubt spread through her now, just the way Loki looked at her.

"Do not worry yourself." Loki got up and went over to her side placing a hand on her swollen abdomen. "I will not let anything happen to you" He paused "or our child."

Leah just nodded feeling really warm and her heart swell with his words, Loki left her soon after breakfast. She dressed herself before Helena came back into the room, she wasn't sure if she was ready for that much help. Leah knew that she better make and effort to speak to this woman. Leah slowly moved around the room feeling a little awkward before saying.

"It's Helena isn't it?" Leah began feeling like a right idiot.

"Yes Milday." The woman nodded

"Please call me Leah." She corrected the woman smiling and trying to relax herself. "I am not use to the customs or ways here. It would make me more comfortable if we put all the airs and graces to one side."

"Of course." Helena smiled nodding "Leah."

"Thank you." Leah grinned at her

"Is there anything else I can do for you Leah?" Helena asked looking at Leah standing in front of her.

"No thank you." Leah shook her head watching the woman leave them.

Leah sat down letting out a long sigh, it was so much to take in. She knew that she had yet to do the one thing she needed too. She pulled out a pen and paper before sitting there thinking as she chewed the end. She knew she needed to word this letter correctly. To tell her brother that he was to become an uncle and apologize for her disappearance. She felt herself lost for words, not really knowing how to start such a letter. She knew there were going to be a lot of questions, a lot of questions which she didn't know the answer to yet. Then again there was explaining Loki to him too, that was not going to go down well. She let out a long frustrated sigh, knowing this was going to be a lot harder than she had ever even considered. Slowly she set the pen to paper and started scribbling ideas of what to say down.

Leah eventually gave up and sat outside on the private balcony gathering her thoughts as she rubbed her stomach methodically back and forth. This was more than any normal person could ever dream about, she was in love and carrying a god child on an amazingly beautiful word. It sounded too much like a fairy tale. She however had managed to write several letters all of them weren't able to portray what was actually happening. Her brother would presume Loki had her under some mind control, while SHIELD will either presume the latter or that she had lost her mind. They would surely be aware of her pregnancy now, Mathew would have had to cough up by now. Another person she would have to feel sorry for considering all the questioning he would have now.

She was unable to find any words that were convincing enough of the changes that Loki had made, that he truly loved her and now their child. Her head throbbed with the emotions and thoughts running through her mind, she never though this would be like this.

"Little one." She heard Loki call as a door shut

"Out here." She replied not moving from the chair that was seated in on the balcony. Loki walked out into the fading light looking down at her. "Sorry I just been thinking."

"I've seen the letters." Loki raised an eyebrow before scooping her up, sitting down on her chair and placing her on his lap. "I am sorry you have to do this."

"I knew who I was choosing weeks ago." Leah shrugged telling him the truth looking into his eyes smiling slightly "I just never expected it to be so hard to have to tell them."

"I love you." Loki kissed the side of her head, she just closed her eyes and rested herself against him feeling a little happier to sit there in his arms than being alone. "Your brave and strong little one, I really underestimated you."

"I love you too." She whispered listening to his heart beat which actually help calm her mind.

Loki's hand went to her abdomen and started stoking it. She could feel the baby kick hard, it was uncomfortable but she enjoyed the new feeling it gave her. They sat out on the balcony for a while till the sun had set, it was lovely and peaceful just to spend time with one another alone even though nothing was said. It was all she needed to know that he was there for her now.