Leah managed to bathe in the morning, getting back to feeling a little more back to her normal self. It also gave her time to look at herself in the mirror, she saw the red line that was on her belly obviously where they removed Astrid from her. Leah ran her hand along it, it wouldn't be long too till there was no evidence that Leah had to be opened up. She just let out a sigh before wrapping the towel back around herself. Helena had left her a few plain and more elaborate dresses that were a smaller size. She fitted into them fine, looking at herself in a mirror seeing that she was still curvy but her stomach was nearly flat and waist tucked in. There was a knock at the door, Leah opened the door to see Thor standing there smiling.

"Sister."

"I need to talk to you." Leah muttered narrowing her eyes slightly opening the door and letting him in. She waited till Thor was in the room and the door was shut behind him before she growled. "What have you done?"

"Pardon?" Thor frowned looking a little bemused by what she had said.

"Loki." Leah hissed staring at him feeling a little annoyed "What has happened between you, why is he thrown into a prison away from me and Astrid?"

"You've named her." Thor grinned still seeing that Leah was still annoyed his smile faded. "I did not mean it to go this way Leah. He tried to leave Asgard why we were on earth breaking one of the agreements he had with our father."

"His pregnant partner was missing on Earth along with his brother for 4 days." Leah snapped back at Thor. "Really they are going to punish him for that?"

"Then when he attacked me." Thor raised an eyebrow sounding equally unimpressed. "When I told him that you were about to give birth and whether you would survive."

"He thought he was going to lose me and Astrid." Leah growled getting more frustrated that he was not listening to her. "You don't understand your brother Thor, he lashed out more because of guilt that he wasn't there for me and that you and your father were behind the reason he wasn't there."

Thor just stood there for a moment looking at her slightly puzzled by what she had said before he let out a sigh. Leah just went over to the cot checking on Astrid who was still fast asleep. Leah placed a blanket over her before looking back at Thor who was looking down at his niece.

"It was not my intention for this to continue for so long." Thor sounded sincere about that. "My father was just wanted to show Loki how he was still in control of his fate. Loki needs to realize that his actions have consequences and these can affect others."

"But he is missing the first few days with his daughter." Leah muttered "Precious days."

"I do understand." Thor looked at her seriously. "I will speak with my father to see if he agrees that Loki has served his time."

"Would you?" Leah looked at him smiling slightly. Her anger fading as she looked up at Thor, she knew that he was trying to do the right thing. Leah felt a little guilty at snapping his head off but she knew he needed to understand what he was doing considering Loki probably wouldn't open up to him now.

"If it would help." Thor nodded

"Thank you." Leah sighed with relief.

"I have news also." Thor continued making her look at him suspiciously. "About your brother."

"Oh god, is Clint okay." Leah looked at Thor staring at him her face paling.

She hadn't expected Thor to come and tell her anything about her brother. After all that had happened she hadn't expected to hear anything. Leah just stared at Thor her heart hammering in her chest holding her breath not really sure if she wanted to know.

"He has woken." Thor nodded smiling at her taking hold of her shoulders and staring at her. "He has asked about you too, Captain and I explained everything."

"Oh." Leah looked at him hopefully, smiling feeling so happy that he was better and back in the land of the living. Leah just looked down feeling herself smile before she asked. "Did he say anything? ask after me?"

Thor's face dropped, he just looked at her for a moment but didn't answer. He just shook his head side to side looking solemn about it, Leah put a hand over her mouth as tears began to fall from her eyes. Leah knew that it was a lot for Clint to take in but she expected him to at least ask if she was okay.

"I am sorry sister." Thor sighed before leaving her.

Leah just sat by the window curling up and crying hugging her knees to her body. This felt worse than when she had left him, he has completely rejected her now. He didn't even want to know about her any more, it was like she didn't even have a sister any more. Shortly after Thor's departure Loki returned pulling her against him as she cried into his chest.

Astird had started screaming as Leah had only just composed herself, her breathing calming and tears ceasing. She let out a sigh and was about to get up when Loki muttered.

"Let me."

He slowly got up leaving her sitting on the windowsill as he lifted the crying child out of the cot and cradled Astrid against his chest muttering gentle words to her, helping to settle her down. Leah just watched as he did this knowing how much all of this meant to him. To now have a family of his own not to feel like an outcast like he had done with his own family. She watched as he managed to calm their daughter down by walking her around the room and rocking her.

"So Thor spoke to you, to tell you about your brother?" Loki asked trying to understand what had happened to cause her such upset. "I am guessing it didn't go well?"

"Yeah you could say that." Leah nodded looking down knowing what Loki thought about everyone on Earth after what happened when she was last there. "He knows everything now about us, doesn't look like he is that pleased about it. He didn't even ask about me, I guess its his way of saying he doesn't approve." Loki just nodded understanding what she meant. He just sat down beside her placing a hand around her and pulling her up against him as he continued to hold Astrid. They stayed like that for a few minutes before he gently handed Astrid across to Leah, kissing Leah on the top of her head before going to leave. "Where are you going?" Leah asked frowning at him.

"I have a few errands to sort, I believe now Odin and Thor are back you will be released from here." He told her looking thoughtful for a moment before smiling. "Stay until I come and fetch you."

Leah just nodded as he shut the door behind her. Leah looked at the little silver eyed girl staring up at her, she had seemed to grown already, she was already a larger bundle in her arms. Leah just smiled at her before saying.

"I will take you to meet all your uncles and aunts down on Earth one day. After they have gotten over you arriving, as well as the fact I am with and planning to marry your father. Perhaps when your older after everything has settled down and you can use your charm on them. They're aren't bad people they just don't understand your father like we do."

The baby just gurgled a response making Leah laugh, she was actually talking to a child who didn't know much about anything yet. She just got up, running a bath for the little one, cleaning her up, though Astrid protested with loud cries before Leah wrapped her up in a soft cloth. Slowly Astrid settled down as Leah lay her in a cot allowing Leah some time to get ready to go out back into Asgard. She placed on a beautiful green dress with golden gems on it, that was square across the neck and wrapped tightly around her waist making it look small again. Leah was just pinning her hair off her face as Loki entered the room again. He just stared at her, he was smiling at her as he stepped behind her wrapping his ars around her and kissing the back of her neck.

"You look stunning." He commented a large smile on her face.

"Thank you." Leah smirked "Your not too bad yourself handsome."

Loki just kissed her shoulder one more time before going to check Astrid who was now sound asleep. She only then noticed the lack of chains he wore, it made sense though if Odin and Thor were around he was not treated like a criminal as such.

"Are you ready?" He asked looking up at her.

Leah nodded feeling a little nervous, wrapping a shawl around herself, Loki picked up Astrid holding her with one hand and with the other he took Leah's smaller hand. They walked slowly back to the palace, she could people look at them, a few said congratulations stopping them to have a look at Astrid. Everyone seemed stunned by the little princess cooing over her already, Leah just gripped hold of Loki's hand as he spoke about how happy he was about the arrival of a daughter. They finally got to the Castle gates as they were approached by two guards.

"The King wishes to see you both in the Throne room." One said seriously.

Loki glanced down at her before nodding, they followed both the guards into the throne room. Leah suddenly felt an apprehension as she felt Loki's grip on her hand tighten. She knew that he always worried about any encounter with Odin, to be fair Odin scared her slightly with the amount of power he had. They walked into the large Throne room to see it empty only Odin who sat on his throne, the Queen and Thor.

"What do we owe the honor of being asked to come to a family reunion?" Loki muttered bitterly looking up at Odin not seeming to show any worry or concern at all.

"Enough." Odin growled obviously not liking how Loki spoke to him. "Congratulation to you both on the arrival of a daughter. As you are aware, she is now second in line to the throne after Thor. She is a beacon of hope to people" He continued sounding a little more pleased till that tone changed. "However."She could feel herself tremble, she knew the tone which Odin used was not one that she liked at all. "Recent actions have made me consider the situation that we now have." Odin paused looking at the three of them in front of him. "Frigga explained that you plan to be married, I give you my blessing and an offer."

"Offer?" Loki raised an eyebrow looking at Odin suspiciously.

"To get my son back." Odin looked at Loki seriously. "I want you to join the council again, to be a proper member of the family and stop distancing yourself from us."

Loki just stood there a moment, Leah could see the momentary shock in his face, however it remained well hidden to the others as he stared up at Odin on the throne. Leah suddenly realized that Odin was trying to repair the damaged relationship the best way he could.

"Why would you do that?" Loki sneered obviously still not in a forgiving mood. "Why after all this time why would you consider giving me such an offer after what you have done to me all my life?"

"Because I want both my sons back beside me. You know now the throne is out of your reach and that Thor will be king after me." Odin explained still looking at Loki seriously. "However being a member of the high council, you voice will be heard and your opinion appreciated."

"Interesting." Loki stared at him before looking down at Leah. "I will consider it."

Loki turned and walked away from Odin still carrying Astrid, Leah just looked at them completely baffled before following him out. Leah just chased after Loki who seemed to be storming his way back to their room, she just didn't understand his actions. As Loki entered their chambers and headed straight into their room Leah followed before seeing the most beautiful crib by the window. Leah just stared at it, it was beautiful, she watched as Loki placed Astrid into the Crib smiling at his daughter before looking back at Leah.

"Do you like it?" He asked

"Yes." Leah nodded not really sure what else to say.

"It was mine and Thor's when we were children." Loki looked at it smiling running his hand along the golden carving. "Mother thought it would suit for Astrid."

"Yeah." Leah nodded again still amazed by its beauty. "Its perfect."

Loki ushered her out of the bedroom leaving Astrid alone to sleep. He shut the door behind them, Leah just looked at him as he moved across the room, pouring two goblets of wine before sitting down with his and rubbing his jaw.

"What are you thinking?" Leah asked looking at him crossing her arms.

"What Odin is planning." Loki glanced up at her stilling frowning as he thought. "This doesn't make any sense. Why would he do all that just to make me happy?"

"Perhaps its just that. Perhaps he wants your forgiveness." Leah picked up the goblet before looking at the wine within it. "Can I drink this now she is here?"

"I have told you before that women drink wine all the way through their pregnancies." Loki drawled smiling at her concern, she just smiled taking a sip of the wine. She actually couldn't believe how much she missed it, it tasted as good as she remembered. "Odin has a reason for doing everything." Loki thought allowed.

"Perhaps its a test." Leah sat down beside him tucking her legs under her making herself comfortable. "I mean to see if he can trust you again, you would be stupid to turn it down."

"Perhaps." Loki thought about what she said before pulling her onto his Lap. "This shouldn't concern us now." He looked at her before rubbing the finger which had the engagement ring on. "This should be about us."

"Really." Leah laughed

Loki just pulled up against him a little roughly causing her to spill the wine onto herself. Leah just gasped as the fluid hit her, closing her eyes.

"Exquisite." Loki stared down at the wet material against her skin looking very playful. He gently kissed her damp wine soaked skin before moaning. "Tastes lovely."

Leah just giggled as Loki continued his ministrations, kissing her bare skin as he started pulling the straps of her dress down. His other hand however was making its way up her skirt when there was some gurgling turning into whimpering cries. Leah just went to get off of Loki's lap but he held her in place continuing to kiss her.

"Your daughter is hungry." Leah turned to look at him as he finally let out a sigh letting her get up.

Leah went into the bedroom see a very grizzly little girl, she picked her up and started to breast feed her. She was just sitting down on the bed as Astrid fed when Loki leant against the door looking at the pair of them.

"What are you looking at." Leah raised an eyebrow smiling at him.

"I have never seen something so natural." Loki mumbled continuing to stare. "And so beautiful."

"No even with your other children?" Leah frowned, they had never really talked about his other relationships partly due because she had never wanted to really know before then. But she felt ready to know a little more about his other wifes and children especially now Astrid was here and safe.

"No." Loki shook his head. "I actually was never really around for their births and then I hardly saw them afterwards due to what they were."

Leah just sat there absorbing the information that Loki had given her, she never expected him to be like that. Considering how he had been for her and Astrid all this time, it just didn't really make any sense. She thought a moment before asking.

"So your marriages?"

"Were shambles really." Loki came into the room and went over to the window, he seemed thoughtful for a moment. "One was out of a love for one another, but we were both young and reckless. A need of magic as well, it ended mutually after what our children were. Then the second marriage was more out of lust, I tricked the woman into marrying me, making her love me in a way. Not one of my better actions. Once again I used magic, so the child was a monster and I lost interest in her."

"Oh." Leah sighed still taking everything in.

"I regret them now more than ever, seeing how young and naïve I was at the time." Loki looked at her. "Meeting you, falling in love with you proved that they were mistakes."

Leah just started to burp Astrid trying to get her to settle looking at Loki considering what he had told her. She just slowly got up stepping beside him before she looked up at him and smiled.

"It doesn't matter now."

Loki just smiled down at her placing a kiss on her lips before looking back out the window thinking. Leah just settled and changed Astrid before putting her back to bed. She watched as Loki made little small lights appear over Astrid's head like a mobile. Each light getting brighter or fading and changing colours. Leah watched slightly mesmerized herself by his magic. Astrid just chirped and giggled obviously enjoying the lights.