"So Jane's really going to meet Blondie's parents?" Tony asked, ignoring the pile of Stark Industries papers Pepper put on his desk.

"Yeah they left a little while ago for Asgard; they're gonna announce their engagement and her pregnancy," Pepper replied.

"What I would give to be a fly in that throne room," Tony said wistfully. "You know Pepper, I don't think Blondie and Jane should get to have all the fun."

"What do you mean?" Pepper asked as Tony pulled her onto his lap.

"I mean they get to have all the parties and attention and I don't think we should let them get away with it."

"They have reasons to celebrate. And what do you mean we?" Pepper asked. "What do we have to celebrate?"

"You've managed to keep me alive for years; that's something to celebrate. Without you nothing at Stark Industries would be organized and running smoothly. I think that's a reason to celebrate," Tony said, kissing her. "In fact you should be celebrated by everyone who owns something created by Stark Industries."

"Build me a tower like you promised me and we'll have something to celebrate," Pepper laughed. "For now you have paperwork to finish and we'll have our own private celebration."

"My favorite kind of motivation," Tony replied cheekily.

Jane swallowed nervously as she and Thor walked into the throne room. Meeting your fiancé's parents was nerve-wracking enough; meeting them while they sat on their thrones was downright intimidating. Jane could see where Thor got his genes from; his mother had the same silky blonde hair he had, the same eyes and mouth curved into a smile while his father had the same large build, the same strong jaw and determined look in his eyes. These were definitely Thor's parents.

"Thor!" Frigga exclaimed happily, getting up from her throne and walking down the stairs that elevated them, Odin following behind her. The two couples met in the center of the room, his mother embracing him tenderly.

"Hello mother, father," Thor replied, hugging them both.

"Your mother and I have missed you greatly son," Odin said. "You have been away for quite a while."

"I have but I have brought someone to meet you. Mother, Father, I would like you to meet Jane Foster, my betrothed," Thor said proudly.

"It is lovely to meet you at last my dear," Frigga said excitedly, hugging Jane.

"Thor has told us many stories of you Jane Foster," Odin added, enveloping her in a brief, but awkward hug.

"It's a pleasure to meet you both; Thor's told me a lot about you both," Jane replied.

"In truth Thor's words have not done justice to her beauty," Frigga gently scolded Thor. "Come, let us retire to a more comfortable room and we all shall talk."

Thor and Jane followed Odin and Frigga out of the throne room to an empty sitting room down the hall. 'They don't do anything small in Asgard,' Jane thought, looking around the spacious room. 'Everything from the people to the couches are huge.'

"Would you care for a meal?" Odin asked as they settled into the plush couches, gesturing toward the table of food the servants had brought in only moments ago.

Jane and Thor exchanged a brief glance before she politely declined; she had been able to hold down her breakfast earlier in the day but was hesitant to eat more before talking to Thor's parents. The last thing she wanted was to be sick half way through her conversation with his parents.

"I'm so pleased Thor has finally brought you to visit Asgard. I have been eager to meet you ever since he first returned from Midgard and the Bifrost was destroyed," Frigga said.

"All Thor could talk about was you, keeping his promise to return to you. I have never seen him so depressed," Odin added.

"I was depressed without him too," Jane admitted. "I was searching for a way to connect the dimensions the entire time we were separated."

"Thor tells us you are a most brilliant scholar; our realm will greatly benefit from having you here, even if you only stay for a short time," Odin replied. "Scholars can never be too great in number. You should visit the library; we have a great number of books that may interest you."

"Oh yes, Thor can take you there. He spent many hours bothering his brother as he read books there. If only Loki could have convinced Thor to read a bit more," Frigga teased.

"But that shall have to wait until tomorrow. Tonight we shall celebrate with a feast; Thor is betrothed!" Odin exclaimed, his remaining eye twinkling with happiness. "Tis a joyous occassion."

Jane felt her heart beat faster; now was the moment of truth, the time to confess it all. "Actually we have more than one reason to celebrate," Jane said cautiously.

"And what would that be?" Frigga asked curiously.

"Jane and I are to have a babe," Thor said joyfully.

The silence in the room was almost tangible, the air in the room thick as Thor's words hung above him. Jane rubbed her sweaty palms against her jeans as she tried to remain calm. Odin and Frigga's face gave nothing away; they seemed to be absolutely frozen.

"W-what?" Frigga stammered, her eyes wide. "A baby?"

"You're having a child together?" Odin asked.

"Yeah, Thor and I are gonna have a baby," Jane replied nervously.

Odin laughed loudly, his booming voice echoing off the high ceiling. "A child! A grandchild!" Odin said happily, getting to his feet. "This is a joyous occasion indeed!"

"I'm to be a grandmother," Frigga said happily, hugging Thor and Jane as tears streamed down her cheeks. "How could you keep this from us for so long? You should have announced this as soon as you arrived."

Thor laughed, smiling at Jane. "We had many things to announce to you Mother; we did not know where to start."

"My dear Jane Foster, you have brought much joy to this home," Frigga said, kissing Jane's forehead.

"We shall have a celebration the likes of which Asgard has not seen in a century!" Odin proclaimed. "Jane Foster's arrival, your engagement and your child together, we have many things to celebrate this eve. I shall have the servants prepare a feast."

"Come with me Jane dear; I shall help prepare you for the feast tonight," Frigga said, pulling Jane to her feet. "I must get to know my new daughter-in-law."

"I guess I'll see you later," Jane said as Thor walked her and Frigga to the doorway.

"I shall see you before the feast," Thor replied, kissing her softly. "I told you all would be well," he said softly, smiling smugly.

Anyone who knows me knows I love a good party. Reviews please