Leah managed to get Astrid dressed into a bronze dress without too much difficulty before asking Helena to watch her. Leah pulled on dark green dress that was in the wardrobe available to her. She guessed that Loki had a lot to say about it, considering it was full of green and gold frocks, all his colours. The dress she chose she hoped would be suitable enough to see the Queen, it wrapped around itself showing all her curves in a sophisticated manner. Helena helped with Astrid insisting to come with her to help mind the baby. Helena held Astrid as they walked towards the Queens chambers.

"It's amazing how Astrid has grown already." Helena commented smiling at Astrid who was busy pulling on the hem of the dress she wore.

"Pardon?" Leah glanced at her friend frowning not sure really what she meant.

"Astrid, she is able to hold her head already for a baby barely over a week old that is impressive. She is going to be one special little girl." Helena smiled at Leah. "and quick learner for sure, I am sure with parents like you she is going to be amazing."

"I hadn't even noticed." Leah held Astrid who was now snuggling into Helena planning to go to sleep by the look of things. "Does that make me a bad mother?" Leah sounded a little worried now, she hadn't even noticed these things about her own daughter.

"Not at all. Its your first child." Helena sighed glancing at Leah reassuringly "You can not expect to know everything first time round, you're doing better and being more involved than many noble women here. Both of you, you should be very proud."

"What?" Leah gasped staring Helena shocked by what she had just told her.

"You are both more involved with Astrid than many parents would be with high-born children. Others get people like me to up bring there children. I only know of one mother who was like you, The Queen Frigga was a mother to look up too, she was very involved in both Thor's and Loki's upbringing."

"Oh." Leah held Astrid closer to her knowing that she could never do that to Astrid. Leah trusted Helena with Astrid but Astrid needed her parents to bring her up. Leah would never expect Helena to take over that role for her. "So your okay to look after Astrid for a bit?"

"I will sit in the corner with her while she sleeps and entertain her when she wakes." Helena nodded "I will only disturb your meeting with the Queen if its feeding time."

"Thank you." Leah smiled at Helena. "You're a good friend to have, Thank you."

They arrived at the Queens chambers, the two guards at their post opened the large doors for her. Leah stepped into the room first, Helena followed holding a sleeping Astrid. Leah looked at the Queen who was seated at a large table full of papers.

"I haven't interrupted have I?" Leah asked smiling at the Queen.

"No enter child." The Queen told her smiling warmly. "Come sit."

Leah walked into the room looking down at the table. She could see that the papers were plans of the wedding she guessed. Leah just looked at the Queen frowning, not really sure what to say or do.

"Organisation for your upcoming marriage to my son. Now as the bride you get to have the say in the organisation of the celebration." The Queen smiled looking at her. "So tell me child what did you dream of for a marriage celebrations"

"I never really thought I would actually get married." Leah shrugged looking down actually feeling a little stupid about it now. She was never a typical girl dreaming of a prince charming and her wedding day, she never actually thought about it when she was older either. She didn't really date due to the nature of her work and what happened to her. "I have never really considered that I would well have this." Leah looked back up at the Queen.

"I understand." The Queen nodded smiling sweetly at her. "How about we start at the basics and work our way up."

"Oh." Leah looked down seeing the amount of work the Queen was putting in to this. "Okay."

"I was going to ask if your brother would come but Thor explained that he is not happy with your choices." The Queen looked at her softly, Leah could see the sympathy in her eyes. "It must be hard for you to have to choose between the ones you have always loved and the one you fell in love with?"

"It is." Leah sighed feeling the hurt return, she glanced over at Helena who was whispering songs softly to Astrid who was still out cold. "I will hopefully speak to him one day about this, be able to explain everything to him personally. So planning this celebration, would you help me?"

"Of course. We have a lot to do." The Queen grinned at her nodding. "There is the decorations, dress and feast." Leah just stared at the Queen opened mouthed not really sure what to say as she listened to what the Queen had to suggest.

The Afternoon had become late, Helena had taken Astrid after Leah had fed her to entertain her where not to disturb the Queen and Leah. Leah was just listening to the Queens advice about the service when the doors opened and Loki waked into the room smiling.

"Mother, Little one." He greeted them still smiling broadly before placing a kiss on his mother's cheek before sitting beside Leah looking at the paper work. "How does the preparation fair?"

"Well." The Queen glanced at Leah. "You are marrying a brilliant woman."

"I know too well." Loki answered still looking at Leah smiling, making Leah blush considering the company they were in.

"I have kept you long enough today Leah." The Queen sighed still smiling at the pair of them.

Loki stood up taking Leah's hand before almost dragging her out of the Queens chambers. They were practically running, Loki took her to one of the secluded gardens. Loki pulled Leah up against him as she giggled at their child like actions.

"I like seeing you like his." He brushed a lock of her hair off her face and behind her ear.

"Really." She raised an eyebrow.

She felt his hands slip down her back lowering to her rear end, she knew what Loki meant exactly. They had hardly had much time together now their life had seemed to revolve around Astrid, not that she would have it any other way. Leah looked around to see there was not even a sign of any one being around. Leah glanced back to Loki whose eyes seemed to be watching every one of her movements with fascination.

When she finally looked back at him smiling he then suddenly picked her up almost carrying her over his shoulder making her laughter only louder. He carried her to a corner before sitting down with her across his lap leaning up against a tree. They were comfortable together, it was the first true alone time they had together since Astrid's birth were there focus had been on her. Leah just wrapped her arms around his neck, her finger running between the underside of his long dark hair.

"So your father?" Leah asked not looking at him.

"Odin has made me a member of the council, the rightful place of his second son." Loki said sounding a little bitter about it. "We will see what comes from it."

"Responsibility." Leah scoffed rolling her eyes at him. "That was what your father wanted to give you."

"My responsibility is to you and Astrid only." Loki shook his head before pulling her against his chest and pressing his forehead against hers. "Always."

"I know." Leah nodded before placing a soft kiss on his lips.

However Loki seemed to have other ideas as he grabbed hold of the nape of her neck keeping her lips against his. She didn't protest at all but welcomed the dominance he asserted over her, she gripped hold of the collar of his jacket. She slowly rotated herself slightly so she was straddling his hips pressing herself further against him. She felt his hand slowly drop from her neck running down her bare arms making her tremble slightly. His hands moved further down her body gliding over her covered thighs before slipping under the hem of her skirt. Leah just pulled back slightly as his hands now gripped the skin of her thighs. Leah's eyes just widened, she was unsure what to say or do as she knew what his intentions were now. She just bit the bottom of her lip raising a questioning eyebrow at him. He just leant forward kissing her cheek and whispering into her ear.

"Trust me."

Leah just stared at him as his hand went between her legs pulling her underwear to one side before gently slipping a finger inside of her making her moan slightly. Her eyes were locked with his as continued to move his fingers. She let her head roll back as he made her body react to his ministrations, this however was not what she wanted now. She moved away from his hand smiling slightly as her hands went to the ties of his trousers. She could see the smirk on his face which she ignored as she pulled his erection out. She just moved closer against him before guiding him into her. She closed her eyes once he was fully sheathed inside her. This was what she needed, him inside of her.

She was drawn from her thoughts when she heard movements as another set of obvious young lovers walked into the gardens making her freeze. Her head snapped around, she couldn't believe that they were about to be caught in the middle of a very private moment. Loki however did not seem phased by this but just sat where he was his hands resting now against her hips. The two love birds which had disturbed them walked away, which only made Leah look back at him. She then realized how that the couple had not even looked at them let alone any recognition that they were even there. She just frowned at him saying.

"What did you do?"

"My magic my love has been returned." He grinned his hands now rubbing her hips. "No one can see us but you enjoyed the thrill, I could feel it." He commented as his smile broadened.

She just scowled at him as his hands gripped hold of her hips forcing her to move against him. Her thoughts about the matter were lost at that moment as the movement made her let out a moan. She just looked back at Loki who seemed very pleased with himself. She just leant forward pressing her lips against his kissing him passionately. She was soon moving fast against him, feeling the impending force that was to come build up inside of her. Loki's kissed and hold of her had gotten tighter telling her he was close too. Loki started to thrust up inside of her which caused the explosion and lost of control over her body before he spilt his seed inside of her groaning. Leah just collapsed against his chest resting as she regained her breath. She could hear his heart hammer and his breath being ragged as hers. They just stayed the same position as Loki's hands ran up and down her back making her relax and stay exactly where she was.

"We will need to consider conducting a potion to make sure another Astrid is not produced."

"Mmmm." Leah sighed agreeing without saying a word.

"I will make one up tonight." Loki continued, they stayed together for a few more minutes before Leah removed herself from him rearranging her own garments as he sorted his. "Come." Loki stood up offering his hand.

Leah just took it, they headed back to their chambers Loki kissed her briefly outside the door into their rooms before leaving her to do some of his own work. Leah entered their room, seeing Helena reading a book to Astrid.

"Did you have a good afternoon with Prince Loki?" She asked

"It was nice to just spend some time alone." Leah smiled back at her heading over seeing Astrid smiling up at her. "I shall feed her now before placing her to bed."

"Do you want me to collect your evening meal?" Helena stood up handing Astrid over to Leah.

"Please." Leah nodded before smiling down at Astrid who seemed genuinely pleased to see her mother. Helena left them alone, as Leah sat in the chair by the window before starting to feed Astrid. She watched as her daughter fed, it felt so natural now part of their bond as mother and daughter. Leah watched as the evening light started to disappear from the sky, she heard the door only thinking it was Helena to see Loki enter the room.

"How is she doing?" He asked.

"Falling asleep at dinner." Leah smiled up at him seeing a pleased look on his face.

"She has had a busy day." Loki commented still grinning at the beautiful sight of his daughter. "As she is growing fast, she needs her food and rest." Leah just nodded as she pulled Astrid up seeing she was in fact already sleeping. Leah went to get up to place Astrid in her cot but Loki stopped her.

Leah just nodded as she passed Astrid over, watching him cradle their fast asleep daughter in his arms. He seemed to be telling her things which Leah could not hear but made him smile broadly as he disappeared into their bedroom. Helena returned with their evening meal which Leah took from her before sending Helena home early. Once Loki had returned, Leah had set up their evening meal at the table ready, he pulled out a small glass vial handing it to her before sitting down.

"What is this?" She frowned

"What we should have done before." He replied picking at the food looking up at her. "Not that I regret what happened at all. It should cover stop my seed from taking for now."

"Right." Leah glanced at the milky like substance in the vial. "Will this really work? is it safe and have you used this before?"

"I have used it many times before you and no children were produced from those relationships." Loki smiled at her slightly making her just roll her eyes at him. "It should not affect your health or you breast-feeding Astrid. It will just prevent my seed from working."

Leah just removed the cap of the vial it before drinking the liquid down in one before coughing as the vile taste hit her. She just picked up a goblet which was full of wine drinking the entire glass. She looked at Loki who was still watching her frowning.

"That was disgusting." Leah complained before adding. "However I suppose if I want to enjoy your talents, Which I do, so I guess I will have to put up with the taste."

"That is good to know." Loki chuckled.

They ate mainly in silence, Leah watch Loki who seemed to be thinking but be in generally a better mood than she thought he would be after facing Odin. She remembered then the magic which he spoke of hiding them from others.

"So Odin has given your magic back." Leah frowned

"He removed the restraints he had on it, however I have been slowly testing and unlocking a few." Loki explained to her. "But yes, I am back to my full potential. My bargain for taking his offer. He wants Thor and I to work closely together from now on."

"That will be good won't it." Leah asked

"It could be worse." Loki nodded. She knew that he would never omit that it was a good thing, it was not in his nature to do so but it was as good as reply as she was going to get. She knew that this meant a lot more to Loki than he would ever tell any one. This was as close as he had been to his family for years. Him and Thor were back to having a relationship that they seemed to have before. Loki seemed less resentful of Odin for now and he was happy with his position within Asgard. He was no longer the imprisoned prince but a prince of worth.