12. I need a friend tonight
Hello readers, I hope you are all well. If there are any WWE fans out there, did you guys check out the epicness that was the 1000th episode? Wow it was good. Anyway, the title of the chapter was inspired by the song "I need a friend tonight" by Charlie Simpson. For any old school pop fans out there, he was a singer in busted but his solo album is AMAZING! The track is great, but the whole album is great, so check it out if you want. This chapter involves a flashback about Loki and Daya, (I warn you, there's a lemon) and a sweet little scene between her and Steve. Don't worry all you diehard Loki fans, Daya isn't gonna have sexytimes with the lovely captain. Once more I own nothing but Daya, and the little legend that she tells Steve in this chapter, enjoy.
Daya was finishing reading Jane Eyre when the last chapter, the reunion of the lovers, made her think back to her marriage to Loki.
Daya shook with anticipation and worry as Loki got ready in the chambers. He faced her as he adjusted his armour.
"Relax my love, everything will be ok. I wasn't joking when I said that I would marry you with or without my father's blessing. Now, let us go, and seal our destiny" Loki told her, taking her shaking hand in his own. He led her to Odin's throne room, where the All father and Frigga sat eating breakfast.
Daya stood sheepishly by Loki's side as they walked to the king and queen.
"Ah Loki my son, and Lady Daya. What a surprise it is to see you two together" Odin said. His voice filled with sarcasm.
"Yes, well ah, father, mother. Lady Daya and I have some news. As you may have noticed, Daya and I have been spending more time together than you originally foresaw us too. We really must be honest with you both" Loki addressed Odin and Frigga confidently.
Frigga smiled knowingly at Odin as he turned to face Loki properly. "Then speak my son" he smiled. "Tell us of your honest news".
Daya's heart felt like it was beating in her throat, it was so powerful. She felt ill, and squeezed Loki's hand tight.
"Daya and I, well, we, fell in love. We fell in love from the moment we met and we have come here today, to request your approval of our union. We want to marry and would love to have both your blessings" Loki said quickly. He said it confidently, but the words stumbled out of his mouth quickly, as if he thought the faster he said it, the more likely it would be that Odin and Frigga would accept their relationship.
"Is this true Lady Daya? You love my son Loki?" Odin's intense gaze passed to the young goddess. Daya stepped forward.
"Yes sir. I love Loki with all my heart and I feel as if it would be cruel to marry Thor when my heart belongs to his brother. I am so very sorry if I have offended you by disobeying your orders and turning down your original plans for myself and Thor but know that I really do love Loki" Daya stuttered.
There was a long and very awkward pause until finally Odin stood up. The expression on his face did not give much away, he seemed neither angry nor pleased. Daya felt so nervous she leant against Loki, terrified that any minute her legs would give way under her.
Odin stepped forward and finally, a smile broke across his face.
"We knew son. We knew as soon as we saw you staring at Daya at the feast the day she arrived. We are very pleased that not only a union between our two families can come from this, but also true love. It is a beautiful thing for parents to witness their own child find real happiness with someone they want to spend the rest of their life with. You have our blessings, both of us" Odin grinned.
Loki turned to Daya and hoisted her up, pulling her into a lasting hug. She closed her eyes as she rest her head on Loki's shoulder, taking in the realisation that her and Loki were finally free to be married. He finally placed her down and held her out at arm's length.
"Now that we have my parents blessing there is something I need to ask you, formally, and like a real gentleman" Loki smiled to her before getting down on one knee. He pulled out a small green velvet box. Daya's eyes sparkled as she shook with excitement, knowing what was about to be asked of her.
Loki opened the box to reveal a perfectly sized silver, diamond ring. It was not too small but it was delicate, and tasteful. He had made the perfect choice. Even if he had the wealth to afford a huge diamond for her, he had gone for a more a suitable ring choice, Daya's hands were far too small to carry around a huge diamond that would blind anyone that saw it.
"Daya, my most gracious love. Will you do me the greatest honour, of becoming my wife?"
Daya began to cry with happiness. She nodded furiously, the words unable to express them.
"Yes, of course I will" she answered.
Loki grinned and placed the ring on her finger slowly before standing up and planting a gentle kiss on Daya's lips.
"Joyous day. We are so very happy for you both, and I am very sorry to have to spoil your fun, but perhaps it is wise if you told this news to Thor yourselves?" Odin said as he clapped the newly engaged couple.
"Yes, of course, it seems only fair that we do just that. Well, I suppose we should do it right away, so that we have the rest of the day to plan our wedding. If that suits you Daya? I would prefer to make you mine as soon as possible?" Loki asked, turning to his fiancé again.
"Yes, I agree. Thank you so very much your majesties. I hope only to please you as a daughter in law" Daya grinned. The King and queen smiled at them before Loki took Daya's hand and led her outside the throne room.
"Thor will most likely be in the training grounds outside. Are you ready to tell him now, or do you want to wait a while longer?" Loki asked her.
"No, let's go now. I want to get it over with so I can spend more time fawning over my darling new fiancé. Did you hear that? How odd it sounds, but wonderful at the same time. I'm going to say it again, my fiancé. Fiancé, fiancé, fiancé, you see, wonderful" Daya beamed up at him. Loki stoked his fiancé's cheek softly, loving that she was as excited about their engagement as he was and together they walked to the training crowds.
As Loki guessed, Thor was there, hitting a training dummy mercilessly with an axe. "Brother, there you are, I was starting to worry about you, I haven't seen you properly for a few days. Oh, good afternoon Lady Daya. I hope you are well" Thor said loudly as they walked over to him.
Daya thought that perhaps their timing wasn't well thought out, Thor looked rather frightening with an axe in his hand.
"Good afternoon to you brother. Lady Daya and I have some news" Loki said.
Thor dropped the axe and wiped his brow before resting his hands on his hips, waiting for Loki to tell him the news.
"We know that the idea of marriage is not one that has ever sat well with you. Therefore, you will be pleased to know that Daya and I are in love, and we just got engaged".
Thor raised his eyebrow, and then let out a loud, booming laugh. "That I was not expecting, and although I am sad that I do not please you Daya, and you wouldn't choose me as your husband, I am happy for you both. In truth, I have noticed a change in you Loki and anyone who has made my brother so very happy deserves my respect. So thank you Lady Daya" Thor smiled before kissing Daya's hand gently.
"As if you would ever enjoy being married Thor. I have done you both a favour, and I could never watch poor Daya married to an oaf like you" Loki teased Thor as he hit him playfully.
"How very rude of you. I am sure I could have made the lady very happy" Thor winked at Daya.
"As perfectly delightful as that indeed sounds, I am glad Loki is to be my husband, seeing as I have noticed your true love seems to be the battlefield Thor" Daya smiled.
Back in their chambers, Daya stood on the balcony, dreaming of wedding plans. Loki stood behind her, wrapping his arms around her waist, running his hands along her stomach and hips gently. He moved her hair to one side gently and kissed her neck, nipping at it seductively.
"Are you happy now my sweet?" He asked, his smooth whispers flooding her ear.
"You could never know how much. I cannot believe how perfectly accepting all your family was of our union. The people of Vanaheim would never be so accepting".
Loki smiled and kissed her earlobe. "Well, my parents have always been very accepting. Especially my mother, in-fact I suspect it was her who told Odin her suspicions of us. If it's alright with you, I want to set the wedding date now".
Daya turned to face him. "Yes, when were you thinking?"
"A week tomorrow. I just want you to be mine now, all mine. If that's ok with you?" Loki looked at her with such a sweet face, it would be impossible for anyone to deny him.
"A week. Well that doesn't leave much time to plan. You know what, I agree. I don't even want a big wedding, I just want you Loki" she replied.
"Well unfortunately, a small wedding is not a luxury we get to experience, being a prince and soon to be princess. Do you have any ideas as to what you want for it?"
"A white dress, understated, lilies, and you, at the end of the aisle, waiting for me at the altar. That's all I want" She told him.
He descended his lips upon hers, pulling into a lengthy kiss. She responded by jumping up to place her legs around his waist and he went back inside the chambers, moving onto the bed. As he lay he went to roll her under him but she paused, still straddling his lap.
"No, not this time. I want to try something I've never done before" she whispered, moving in for another kiss. She moved to kiss his neck, running her tongue along his jawline, and down his throat, to his collarbone. She grinned as she felt a part of him harden beneath her, pushing against her thigh. She grinded up against him, teasing him further, he moaned quietly.
She moved further down and began to undress him, pushing his pants down to reveal his hardened member. He stared down at her, his mouth agape slightly as he waited patiently. As Daya took the very tip of him into her mouth, kissing it gently, Loki rolled his head back, releasing another strained moan. She ran her tongue along the underside of him painfully slowly. He gripped her hair, running his hands through it slowly. She took more of him into her mouth, sucking him, enjoying being the one in charge of his pleasure. She continued her actions, rubbing her tongue along his shaft until finally he found his release, spilling his seed into her mouth. She swallowed it all, mostly in shock and then looked up at Loki. He smiled down at her, excited by her eagerness to please him and pulled her back to face him.
"My goodness, I wasn't expecting you to perform that act so early on in our relationship my darling" he said, still catching his breath.
"Did I please you?" she asked, smiling cheekily at him.
"Very much so my darling one. I think I would like you all, if you catch my drift" Loki said moving to lay on her again. He entered her quickly placing his arms either side of her head, holding himself up as he pushed into her. Unlike the first time they had made love Daya was much more confident, she met his thrusts with her own gentle ones. "Slow down Loki, we are not going anywhere" she whispered. She ran her hands across his chest and reached up to kiss him again.
Loki moved his hand to angle her leg differently, moving one leg up and the other to wrap around his waist. The new position seemed to please Daya sufficiently as she began to moan loudly and faster than before. She placed her hands on Loki's shoulders, steadying herself, as she desperately tried to stop herself from experiencing her release so fast.
"It's alright my darling, let go, let go if you feel it" Loki said, his own voice rasping as he drew closer to the edge as well. Only a minute more passed until they both found their release, Loki collapsed next to her, grinning as he held Daya close.
"You are a fast learner Daya I will give you that".
She smirked, pleased that Loki thought so and moved to rest her head on his chest.
Steve snuck over to Daya's cell at around midnight, when he had been assigned to watch Daya over the monitors from the cameras placed within the cell.
"Hey, you still want to look at the stars?"
Daya switched her gaze from the book she was reading to face Steve and stood up when she saw the smile on his face.
"Yes, of course".
"Alright, but you gotta promise me that you won't try to escape?"
She shook her head. "You are already too kind allowing me this, I promise you Steve I would not betray your trust like that and try to escape. You have my word" she replied as Steve took out the key card to Daya's cell.
He opened it and allowed Daya to step outside. "Ok" he said quietly. "Come with me".
He led her to a small observatory in the helicarrier. Part of the roof was made of glass and Steve closed the door behind Daya, locking it to ensure they weren't disturbed.
She looked up through the glass and frowned. "So few. So few stars in your skies, how do you cope?"
Steve stood next to her, staring at the same spot she was.
"What, so I'm guessing Asgard has more stars?"
"Oh yes, thousands, all different colours, some close enough to touch it seems. And shooting stars pass you at sunset and the other realms orbit in the distance. That's why I used to watch them, to see if Loki would send me a sign from one of the realms he may have landed on" Daya told him as she carried on staring at what she saw as an empty sky.
"No such luck then? I mean, finding a sign from him?"
She shook her head solemnly.
"Well, I brought something that might cheer you up. Chips ahoy! Stark gave me some a couple of days ago and they have kind of turned into an addiction. They are the best mortal food a beautiful goddess like you could ask for" Steve grinned, holding out the box of cookies for Daya.
She took one, staring at it before taking a bite. "They are good, thank you" she said.
He smiled as he ate one himself.
"Want to take a closer look at the stars?" Daya asked, pointing at the roof.
"We can't breathe out there I don't think?"
"I'm the goddess of compassion. I use magic to protect others. I will give us air" she smiled. He led her to the ladder that could lead them up to the roof. She turned before climbing it, taking his hand.
"As long as you're touching me, I can give you air" she told him. He blushed, it had been so long since he had felt a woman's touch, technically, anyway. Even though he had kissed Peggy, he still felt very nervous around women.
She opened the latch to the door leading to the roof and climbed up, Steve held her hand, literally for dear life. On the roof Daya brought him to her knees with her. "Lie with me, to look at the stars with me".
He did so, laying by her side, their shoulders touching as he did so.
"Thank you Steve, for this. For being a friend to me when I had no other" she told him, still looking up at the stars to try and see Loki.
"It's been a pleasure, you have been as much a comfort to me as I have been to you. Heck I feel as new to this world as you do. Perhaps we just needed each other at exactly the right time right?"
Daya smiled at his words, remembering Loki had said something very similar to that the day she told him of her tragic past.
"So tell me about the stars then? Got any different names or origins in Asgard?" Steve asked.
She pointed at the North Star. "Yes, this one, I believe Midgardians call it the North Star yes? That one is even visible to us in Asgard. We have an old legend for it. We believe the star is called Minneanea, and it was once a beautiful mortal girl, one that the spirit of the sea fell deeply in love with.
The sea was so distraught when he realised she, like all mortals she would soon be withered by old age and sickness and could never be with him entirely because she needed air to survive. So the sea turned her into a star, so she would remain constant forever more, and so he could gaze upon her beauty every night. Because the sea is always directly opposite the skies. It is said that as long as Minneanea remains in the sky, love will always be the strongest power ever present in all the realms".
Steve smiled at Daya's story of the star. "That's, well that's a beautiful story, but what about Mimneo, what about her?"
Daya chuckled. "Minneanea, it's pronounced Min-nin-neya. What about her?"
"Well, did she mind? Being turned into a star? Didn't seem like she had much choice in the matter" Steve asked her.
"It was considered an honour, to be loved by a force of nature itself. Besides, being a star, never growing old, being looked at and admired by thousands of others, every night. That doesn't seem so bad, do mortals not desire immortality?"
Steve shrugged. "And you, you don't see the benefit in that yourself?"
Daya looked down. "I do not believe any life is worth living if you cannot be with the one you love. It was Minneanea's gift and her curse, her gaze was permanently fixed on her true love, but she could never be with him, truly. She could never touch him, or hold him, she couldn't even speak to tell him she loved him. I always thought it seemed a little cruel if I'm honest" she answered.
Steve frowned, starting to sympathise with Minneanea, knowing what it was like to look at the one you desired, but never have them. He stared at Daya as she looked on for her husband, knowing she would never see another but him.
"So, do you Midgardians have any old legends?" Daya asked, pulling Steve out of his sad thoughts.
"Um, not really American ones as such. There is one British one I remember, Saint George and the Dragon. You know the one where the guy kills the dragon for the woman he loves?"
Daya laughed. "That's silly, Midgard has never had dragons, and Asgard only has very few left over".
Steve stared at her wide eyed. "Dragons are real?"
She stared back at him. "Why yes, of course. Where did you think the legends came from? There must have been an Asgardian that allowed a Midgardian on our planet. That explains how Midgard knew about them".
"If it's not a personal question, how old are you?" Steve asked.
"I'm not entirely sure. I believe I am around three hundred and thirty five, I'm quite young" she replied very calmly.
Steve giggled "Yeah, that's totally young, I mean, you're like, barely out of diapers. You look good, for three hundred and thirty five, I mean I was going to say you looked about two hundred and ninety" Steve joked.
Daya understood his references and hit his chest playfully.
"At least I am experienced. In more ways than one, virgin" she smirked.
"Oh, oh I see, you wanna play that card, you wanna go there, really?" Steve grinned and sat up. She moved his hands closer to her.
"Steve, Steve wait, no, what are you doing, no, don't even think about it, no!" Daya smiled as Steve brought his hands down to tickle her mercilessly. She laughed uncontrollably as he tickled her, trying to get him back and soon learning he wasn't ticklish himself. Eventually he gave up and resumed his place by her side.
"I will find your weakness Captain Rogers, believe me" she joked.
"Make your move goddess, make your move" he smirked.
They continued to talk into the early hours of the morning, until finally Daya fell asleep with her head leaning against Steve's shoulder. He hoisted her up into his arms and placed her back in her cell before anyone could know she had been gone. Steve smiled as he left her to sleep, hoping he had made a friend he could finally keep forever.
Aww, how sweet. So that was chapter twelve, plenty of Loki and plenty of the adorable sweet Steve and Daya friendship. I found another song for the playlist, its blue jeans by Lana Del Rey. It sounds like it wouldn't appeal but the lines "I will love you til the end of time" and "I would wait a million years, promise to remember that your mine" pretty much just sums Daya and Loki up, and certainly speaks volumes for what Loki probably has to say to Daya after watching her's and Steve's friendship develop. Anyway, thanks again for all your support, until next time :D