23. Like Me Now?
Hello readers, hope you enjoyed last chapter. I have finally decided on the verdict of Loki's trial. It has been done before, but I was at a loss as to what I could do to make sure Daya and Loki could return to some sort of normal life together without banishment or torture or anything like that. There is some Loki love in this chapter, as promised. I have also been working on a couple of chapters for my other story, but want to write a little more to get it started before I submit it for people to read. I own nothing but Daya and I hope you enjoy.
Daya was escorted down to the dungeons where Loki had been kept for the past hour, as Odin and the council made their final decision on Loki's punishment after hearing Thor's statement. The guard let her into his cell before locking it behind her and standing watch over them. Loki was knelt down, his muzzle had been removed but his hands were still shackled. He looked up and smiled at Daya as she knelt opposite him.
She stroked his face gently and gave him a gentle smile. "So we find ourselves in another cell again my love".
Loki gave a short laugh and took her hands in his own. "Thor gave his statement, in my favour".
Daya grinned but shook her head, scarcely believing it to be true. "He did? What did he say?"
"He said he wanted all the business to do with Jotunheim to be forgotten, saying that my mind was in a, different place when I made those plans and that it shouldn't be held against me. As for Midgard, he said he believed that Thanos was behind all of it. He said that he believed my love for you was strong enough to will be to do Thanos' bidding, so I could protect you."
Daya smiled and held Loki close, pulling him into a long hug. "Oh I am so glad my love, perhaps all this will work out for the best after all".
Loki kissed her neck, burying his face in her hair. "I hope so. I do not think I will escape some sort of punishment though my darling, Odin has to make an example of me I suppose".
Daya moved back to kiss him gently. "Whatever they decide, I am there for you" she said after pulling away from his lips.
"Did you really mean what you said back in court? About sacrificing yourself to Thanos, so he didn't kill me?"
Daya looked into his eyes and nodded. "Yes, of course I did. You, were only under Thanos' influence because he threatened me. You did what Thanos ordered you to, because of me. I wasn't about to let you die for me. Not after all you had sacrificed for me. I love you too much for that, and apparently so do you. You fought for me, and then when I was close to death you tried everything in your power to save me."
"No wife should have to be in a position where they would have to sacrifice themselves for their husband" Loki frowned. "I always feel like I am letting you down".
Daya rest her hands on the side of his face gently and rest her forehead against his. "No Loki, you don't let me down. Even when you make mistakes you do something to redeem yourself entirely. I have told you so many times before Loki and I will say it again. You are a great man, and I love you".
Another guard entered the dungeons and walked to Loki's cell.
"The council have made their decision, follow me".
Loki and Daya walked hand in hand back to the court, guards escorted them of course, still not trusting Loki not to cause more trouble. As the doors to the court opened again Daya looked over at her husband. "Whatever happens now, I'm here".
Loki nodded and made his way back to the spot he had been standing in earlier. Daya stood by Thor and Frigga and waited impatiently for the verdict.
Odin rose from his seat and spoke loudly, his voice echoing throughout the courtroom.
"Loki, Laufeyson we at court find you, guilty of your crimes against Midgard, and of Asgard. However, from the information we have received from both Daya and Thor's statements we understand that there were, circumstances that made you not clear of thinking. We are also switching our focus to Thanos for the time being. However, as punishment for your crimes. I have no choice but to strip your powers until I, the All father feel that you are responsible and reformed enough to receive them once more".
Daya gasped and Loki stared at the All father in disbelief. "I, I need my powers, how will I do anything without them?"
Odin let out a loud roar at Loki. "You will accept this punishment or you will face worse. You are lucky we are letting you get away with just that".
Loki grumbled but then nodded once to accept defeat and bowed his head.
"Daya, leave the courtroom. Loki will be released momentarily, once I am sure he understands the seriousness of the consequences if he does not accept the judgement of the council. Go to your chambers. He will join you there" Odin frowned.
Daya curtsied and gave Loki one final smile before leaving to return to hers and Loki's chambers.
Back in their chambers Daya looked over at Loki's armour stand and had a good idea as to how she could cheer him up.
Once Loki accepted his punishment and finally, if not reluctantly also, promised Odin he would earn his trust back, and therefore his powers as well. Loki walked swiftly to his chambers and locked the door behind him. Daya was nowhere to be found.
"Daya, Daya my darling it's me. I'm back. We are alone together, finally" Loki called out.
Daya suddenly walked in from the baths wearing nothing but Loki's horned helmet. She moved closer to him, a sultry look on her face and then stopped when she was around four metres away from him.
"Like what you see my love?"
Loki exhaled sharply and raised an eyebrow playfully at her. "Oh my darling, I know that I have worn that helmet more times then I care to imagine, but you have no idea just how much that, arouses me".
Daya shifted her weight onto the other foot, swishing her hips gracefully. "Ah, why don't you show me just what all this does for you?"
Loki almost ran to her and pulled her into a deep kiss, wasting no time in letting his tongue delve into her mouth and caress her own fiercely. She moaned loudly, it had been so very long since they had made love in their own chambers, alone completely. The very thought of being with Loki made her wet with desire already.
Loki traced a hand over her body slowly, running it over one of her breasts gently, taking one of her hardened peaks between two of his fingers before reaching down lower, as Daya moved to unbutton his trousers. He glided a finger over her sacred place teasingly, ghosting a finger over her clit. Another moan from Daya made Loki hungry for more.
Loki hoisted her up into his arms and moved to the wall nearest the bed. Pinning her against the wall with his body he moved to release himself from his clothes, which proved to be more of an effort now he didn't have his magic to aid him and kissed Daya again. She reached down to free his erection from his pants and pulled him closer to her.
Loki noticed she was heavier to lift with the helmet on, he could still manage but realised it got in the way of certain things. He pulled the helmet off and discarded it on the floor as he entered her roughly. Unable to hold back from her any longer. They moaned together.
Loki kissed her neck, nipping at her soft flesh as she ran her hands through his raven hair. She pushed into his body, alongside the rhythm he had quickly built, desperate to be as close to him as possible which caused Loki to growl loudly in approval as she met his thrusts. He reached down and latched his mouth onto one of her breasts, sucking gently, bringing her closer to the edge. He plunged into her deeply, filling her to the core. Every time he pulled out she felt the harsh torture of emptiness inside of her, not being one with her husband, her love. Then she felt sweet release as soon as he entered her again, and again, and again.
It didn't take them long to have their moments together and afterwards Daya slumped against Loki. He still held her up against the wall as they both tried to catch their breath. Loki chuckled as Daya moved her head to the side to nibble his earlobe.
"That was, amazing my love" Daya whispered in his ear.
"Yes, it really was. I am only sorry it didn't last longer, there wasn't much, foreplay. It's just seeing you naked with just my helmet on, that alone drew me close to the edge. I couldn't have waited any longer" Loki smiled.
"Neither could I my love. Neither could I. Besides, now we have all the time in the world to make love."
"Yes, even if I don't have my powers, for now anyway. At least we have time to make love slowly, intimately, in every way we know brings us joy. It has been too long since we have had real time together, as husband and wife. Despite my loss of power, I am looking forward to spending time with you again" Loki smiled as he lowered her to the ground.
She stroked his face gently. "So am I. Slowly, we can go back to the way we were, we can forget all those painful memories, forget those who caused either one of us harm. We will heal, together".
Loki took her hand and led her to the bed where they lay down side by side. Daya lay on her stomach and Loki reached over to kiss her back, before resting his chin on her shoulder blades softly.
Loki sighed deeply. "I still don't think I can ever relax properly when I know the creature responsible for causing such pain to you, that pitiful monster Thanos is still out there somewhere". He ran his fingertips over her skin ever so lightly and she rest her head to the side, leaning on her hands.
"We will find him, someday. I don't think we should go looking for trouble again though. If he wants his revenge so badly, which I'm sure he does, he will find us, one day" Daya said.
"Do you know what I think we should do my darling?" Loki asked as he rolled Daya over to face him.
"What's that my dear husband?"
"With it being a new start with our return to Asgard. I think we should renew our wedding vows. I mean, think about it, we won't need a huge audience this time like our wedding. We can have the wedding we always wanted. It can be just us two, in-front of a minister, in the Asgardian grasslands, say the things we always wanted to see without anyone judging us or trying to make sense of our love".
Daya grinned and leant up to kiss Loki, pulling him towards her to lie next to her closely. "I think that is a wonderful idea my love, when shall we do it?"
"Tomorrow! Why wait, after everything that's happened over the past few months I have learnt that we should just take what we want as it comes to us. Steal all the advantages and opportunities" Loki smiled his cheeky smile, able to win over any girl at all.
She nodded. "I think that is a perfect idea my love. I can hardly wait. I am going to bathe now, and Loki, feel free to join me".
Daya stood up and sauntered over to the baths, Loki following close behind.
Hope you enjoyed it. Excuse any typo's I really did do this chapter quickly as I am also working on some chapters for my other story. Next chapter will be the renewing of Loki and Daya's wedding vows, I thought I would do something sweet and fluffy as it hasn't been like that in a while for this story. Don't think that Loki and Daya's relationship will be all smooth sailing from now on, Thanos is still out there somewhere, and nobody's relationship is perfect after all. Next chapter will also have more Loki loving *wink wink*. I know the scene in this was a little rushed, they were just so desperate for each other, they couldn't hold on any longer. It won't be that, quick, next time don't worry. Until next time guys, review, favourite, follow etc.