"Okay okay, let's give the happy couple some breathing room," Tony said after everyone gathered around Thor and Jane, congratulating them. "Besides, Pepper tells me it's time for their first dance anyway. JARVIS, a little music please."

"Would you honor me with a dance?" Thor asked, leading Jane to the wooden floor as the first few notes of the piano played overhead.

"Since when does Blondie dance?" Tony asked, watching as Thor spun Jane onto the dance floor.

"All Asgardian royalty are taught to dance from a young age," Frigga replied, smiling as she watched the couple swaying. "Thor was adamantly against it, but I did not give him any choice; a king must be a warrior, but he must also be a gentleman."

"Thor was absolutely dreadful at first, always stepping on the maiden's feet," Volstagg laughed boisterously. "But he has improved luckily for Lady Jane."

"Who woulda thought?" Steve murmured.

"Learn something new every day," Tony said, shaking his head. "I realize Blondie and Jane aren't exactly a traditional couple, but Drops of Jupiter is pretty left field, don't ya think?"

"It's probably an inside joke," Phil said.

"Probably about Jane's work in astrophysics," Natasha added.

"Or about Thor being from a different universe," Clint replied.

"Those are pretty good guesses, but you're both wrong," Darcy said. "It's the song that was playing when Thor finally came back to her."

"Do you remember that night?" Jane asked Thor softly, gazing into his blue eyes.

"I shall never forget it," Thor replied, kissing her softly. "It seems as if it was only yesterday."


Jane sighed as she stared down at her calculations, the numbers blurring before her tired eyes. She wanted to sleep, but her stubbornness wouldn't allow her to leave her desk. Thor had been gone for so long, his blue eyes and gentle smile seeming more and more like a dream with each passing day. Her heart ached at the thought of him; she missed him more than she was willing to admit aloud. She knew the answer to bridging their universes was in her data; she just couldn't find it. She closed her eyes momentarily, trying to push away her heartache. She needed to focus.

She glanced longingly at her front door as she heard the rain begin to tap gently against her roof. The heat had been unbearably lately; the rain was a welcome reprieve. Turning up the radio, she walked toward her front door, opening it wide to the gentle rain and cooling breeze. She stared up at the cloud filled sky, her eyes searching for that one flash of lightning, ears listening for the one clap of thunder that would signal the return of the man she loved, the man she never got to say I love you too. Her Thor.

Her heart leapt into her throat as thunder crashed above her head. She forced herself to remember that thunderstorms happened all the time; it didn't necessarily mean Thor had returned. Still her eyes strained in the darkness, searching for him. As she turned to go inside, a faint sound reached her ears, causing her to look back over her shoulder.

"Jane Foster," a booming voice called over the thunder.

Jane's eyes widened as she turned around quickly; only one person would ever call her by her full name, only one person had such a voice. "Thor!" she called into the night. Her heart skipped a beat as she caught a flash of blonde hair as he approached the research lab. "Thor!" she yelled, running out into the rain.

Thor's arms wrapped around her tightly as she ran into his muscled chest, her arms immediately looping around his neck. "Jane Foster, I have searched the realms for a way to return to you. I have missed you greatly," he said, running his fingers through her auburn hair, relishing the silky texture.

"I've missed you too Thor, I've missed you so much," Jane replied, tears running down her cheeks. "I've been trying to find a way to you."

"I know Jane, I know. But I promise we shall never be parted again," he said, leaning down to her as the music from the lab played loudly, the sound of the piano blending with the quiet tapping of the raindrops.

"I'll hold you to that," Jane said, kissing him deeply.


"Come on Pepper," Tony said, tugging her gently toward the dance floor. "Can't let them have all the attention, I'm feeling a bit romantic."

"Tony Stark's a romantic? Who would have known?" Pepper said, smiling as she wrapped her arms around his neck.

"You know, that's all that matters."

"Wanna relive Budapest?" Clint asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Which part?" Natasha asked, smiling.

"The dancing," he replied, taking her hand. "You don't have the same red dress, but I think I like this one better."

"I do too," she replied as they approached the dance floor. "Way easier to maneuver."

"Granted the other dress had some very nice aspects," Clint said, placing his hands on her hips.

"Get your head out of the gutter, Barton," Natasha laughed.

"Is it not wonderful to see the next generation finding love?" Frigga said as she watched the couples dancing gracefully.

"My Lady, would you do an old king the honor of gracing him with a dance?" Odin asked, offering his hand to Frigga. Frigga smiled as she slipped her hand into Odin's larger one, walking to the dance floor.

"Hey Pepper, wanna see a surprise?" Tony asked, smiling mischievously.

"Depends, is your surprise illegal?" Pepper asked.

"No, it's completely legal….in certain states; I'm just doing my job as best man, making sure the evening is memorable. JARVIS, start the light show," Tony called.

Everyone looked to the sky as the firework shot up, its sparks lighting up the night sky. "Thor, look at the fireworks," Jane said breathlessly, a smile stretching across their face.

"They are a most beautiful light; I have never seen such a thing before," Thor replied, gazing up at the sky.

"Did you do this?" Jane asked, turning toward Pepper.

Pepper shook her head, kissing Tony quickly. "It was all his idea."

"Many thanks Man of Iron. You are a true friend indeed," Thor said, laughing as his and Jane's name lit up the New York night.


I'm such a hopeless romantic *sigh* reviews please