"Shall we go join everyone?" Thor asked, a joy filled smile stretched across his face as he offered her his arm. Jane nodded, slipping her arm through his as they descended the stairs. The Warriors Three and Lady Sif met them at the bottom of the stairs, smiles stretching across all of their faces.

"Thor, you did not inform us that you and Lady Jane were betrothed," Volstagg said, hugging Thor and Jane tightly. "We would have congratulated you properly when we saw you earlier."

"Yes, it is not like you to keep secrets," Hogun teased. "Normally you proclaim good news from the rooftops of the palace so all can hear."

"I'm sorry we kept this from you all; Thor really did want to tell you guys," Jane said. "But we had to tell Frigga and Odin before we told anyone else."

"I have wanted to share this joyous news with all of Asgard since the day Jane informed me she was going to have a babe, but things needed to be dealt with in a different way," Thor added. "Truly I am sorry for not telling you."

"There is nothing to be remorseful for," Fandrall said. "Tonight we shall celebrate these joyous occasions with much merry making."

"Indeed, tis not every day the prince is betrothed and his wife to be is with child," Sif said, smiling. "This evening shall be full of joy and laughter. Have you chosen a wedding date?"

"Not yet," Thor replied, smiling at Jane. "Jane and I still have yet to discuss wedding preparations. Tonight is not the night for planning; tis a night for feasting."

"But we must do things in the proper way first," Volstagg said seriously. He drew his sword from its sheath, laying it at Jane's feet as he bent down on one knee.

"Thor, what's happening?" Jane whispered.

"An age old tradition shall be continued," Thor replied, a small smile on his lips.

Fandrall, Hogun, and Sif followed Volstagg's lead, drawing their weapons and laying them at Jane's feet as they lowered themselves onto one knee. The Asgardians sitting at the surrounding tables watched curiously, while the rest of the hall continued their conversations and eating.

"Lady Jane, learned scholar of Midgard, betrothed to Thor, future king of Asgard, I so swear an oath of fealty to you and your babe. I shall remain eternally loyal to you and your children, never wavering even in the face of the most formidable foe. This I swear to you Lady Jane," Volstagg said solemnly.

"We so swear," the others said in unison.

Jane glanced at Thor, looking for some indication of what she was supposed to do. The warriors remained kneeling on the floor, waiting for some response from her. 'They really need to make a guide book for Asgardian ceremonies. Okay what would Thor say?' Jane thought, her mind racing as she tried to figure out how to respond. "You honor me with your offerings of loyalty and I humbly accept them," Jane said, hoping she said the right thing. She smiled as the warriors rose to their feet, smiling at her and Thor.

"Come, let us eat," Thor said, gesturing toward the table beside them. "I am hungry enough to eat a horse."

"And how does that differ from any other time?" Fandrall laughed.

Jane laughed as Hogun finished his story describing the last time he drank too much mead and woke up on the roof of the palace with only a shield. Despite her worry the evening had gone smoothly. She sat with Thor, Sif and the Warriors Three as they ate dinner, laughing at the stories they told and the jokes they made; even Odin and Frigga sat with them for a bit, telling their own stories of Thor and Loki as children. Several people had approached her and Thor offering their congratulations on their engagement and her pregnancy, while others watched her curiously, kind smiles on their faces. She was still worried about making some Asgardian faux pas, but she felt more relaxed sitting with Thor and the others, knowing they would guide her in the right direction. She felt happy in Asgard; almost like how she felt when she was at the Stark towers. It felt like home to her. Jane smiled as she placed a hand against her stomach. 'Lucky kid,' she thought, 'you'll get two homes.'

Thor smiled as he watched Jane laugh, her tinkling laughter ringing in his ears. The evening had gone splendidly in his eyes. The announcements had been made and the Asgardians had accepted her warmly as their future queen, though if they had rejected Jane it would not have mattered to him; he would take no other female. It would simply make him a poor king in his relationship to his people. But he was not worried; he knew everyone would love Jane as much as he did. It overjoyed him to see Sif and the Warriors Three swear their loyalty to her; he had not expected it and it made his heart glow with thanks. He knew if something happened to him, warriors led a dangerous life, Jane and his babe would always be protected.

The party continued to the early hours of the morning as people began to slowly drift out of the hall and back to their homes. The celebration was a success judging by the noise level of the hall. Most of the people left the hall somewhat drunk on wine and Thor and the Warriors Three were no exception. Sif smiled and rolled her eyes as Volstagg and Fandrall stumbled drunkenly out of their seats.

"I think it is time for us to depart," Sif said, rising from her seat. "These two have indulged in a bit too much mead."

"Nonsense!" Volstagg bellowed. "This is how a betrothal and pregnancy must be celebrated."

"Indeed my friend!" Thor replied enthusiastically.

"Maybe we should go too," Jane suggested, yawning.

Thor's eyes seemed to sober up momentarily as he watched Jane yawn, concern flickering across his face. "Mayhaps you are right lovely Jane; we should retire. The hour grows late."

"I will help Thor back to his room," Hogun said, pulling one of Thor's arms over his shoulder as he pulled the god to his feet.

"You are a true friend," Thor said as they all staggered out of the hall, Jane smiling as she walked beside Thor. "Warriors, I shall see you all in the morning."

"If you can wake up," Jane laughed. The walk to Thor's room was comfortably silent, filled with Thor's half coherent ramblings about the palace and Asgard.

"Will you be able to handle him Lady Jane?" Hogun asked as they stood outside of Thor's room.

"Yeah, I'll be able to get him to bed. Thanks for your help," Jane replied, smiling at the warrior.

"We are always at your service," he replied, bowing before he left.

"Come on Thor, time to get you to bed," Jane said, pushing the room door open.

How's Jane gonna get a drunken Thor to bed? Reviews please