Thor woke to a gentle knocking at the door, groaning as he raised his head off of Jane's chest. Jane continued to sleep, an arm thrown over her eyes to protect herself from the morning sunlight. Thor tucked the blanket around her before getting out of bed, stretching his arms overhead. He stifled a yawn as he padded across his room, his bare feet quietly smacking against the floor. "Good day to you," Thor said to the servant standing in his door way.

"Good day to you too Thor," the servant replied. "I have brought food for you and Lady Jane. Queen Frigga requests that Lady Jane go to her sleeping quarters once she has eaten and bathed."

"I shall tell Jane," Thor said, taking the large silver platter from the servant. "Many thanks."

"I shall return later for the tray," the servant said before walking away.

Thor set the tray on his nightstand, perching himself on the edge of his bed. "Jane," he called softly, his hand stroking her cheek. "It is time to awaken Jane; we have a busy day ahead of us."

"Five more minutes," Jane muttered, her eyes still closed as she rolled closer to him.

Thor laughed quietly as he ran his fingers through her hair gently. "Any other day I would gladly let you sleep longer, but today we cannot. Awaken, my love; breakfast has been brought for us."

Jane rubbed her eyes tiredly as she sat up, wishing she could sleep for a few more minutes…or hours. "Only you and the promise of food could keep me awake right now," Jane said, yawning.

"Eat to your heart's contentment," Thor said, kissing her forehead as he placed the tray in front of her. "Mother wishes to see you in her room after you have eaten and bathed."

"Sounds wonderful," she muttered as she lay back in bed. 'A few more minutes won't hurt.'

"Lady Jane, your beauty shines more brightly than the Midgardian sun," one of Frigga's attendants said as she laced up the back of Jane's dress.

"Thank you," Jane replied, feeling herself blush from her toes to her hairline. She was so used to being plain Jane, all of the compliments she received in Asgard had her constantly blushing.

"Tis no wonder Thor has chosen her as his wife," another woman said. "She possesses beauty of both body and mind. I have heard in the palace that you are a scholar in Midgard, are you not Lady Jane?"

"Yeah, I'm a scientist on Earth," Jane replied, adjusting the bodice of her dress.

"A most noble profession indeed."

"Be sure you do not lace the dress too tightly; it would not do to have Jane become sick or faint during the ceremony," Frigga said as one of the servants finished pinning her last curl into place. She rose from her seat, clasping Jane's hands as she stood in front of her. "My son has chosen a wonderful person to wed. Thor could not seek a better wife or mother of his children, Odin and I could not want for a better daughter, and Asgard could not ask for a better queen."

"I hope I can be a good queen to Asgard," Jane said worriedly.

Frigga tucked a stray strand of hair behind Jane's ear, smiling kindly at her. "You will make a wonderful queen, my daughter. You and Thor shall rule Asgard with kindness and justice and all shall prosper for it. Are you ready to wed Thor again?" Frigga asked Jane, turning her slightly to face the mirror.

Jane gasped as she looked at her reflection, her eyes widening. 'Oh my god. This dress is gorgeous,' she thought. "Yes, I'm ready to marry Thor again," Jane replied. "He is who I want always."

Loki stood in the doorway of his prison cell, his mind torn by indecision. Thor had managed to disarm the magic that kept Loki trapped in his prison, allowing his brother to escape. Now the only question was where would Loki escape to? 'The great Loki, god of mischief, torn between two choices and frozen on his doorstep,' he thought sarcastically. 'Where is your great intellect now Loki? What decision shall you make?'

He knew what Thor's intentions were, as pure as always. He wanted Loki to leave his cell only to come witness his wedding, to stand by his side. Loki knew the Asgardian traditions well; he was raised with them after all. He knew how important it would be to Thor for Loki to be there at his wedding. A wedding felt empty if one's family was not there to join in the joyous occasion. Thor wanted his little brother to stand beside him as Jane made her way into the great hall, wanted Loki to clap a hand onto his shoulder as Jane stood before him and all of Asgard, wanted Loki to give them his blessing as Thor swore his love and loyalty to Jane for all of time. Thor wanted his brother to be at the wedding and be happy for him; Loki thought he might be able to manage that.

But what would happen after the wedding? After the ceremony and celebration was over, what would Loki do? He knew he was expected to return to his cell, to be a good little prisoner until Odin decided Loki had been punished enough and released him. But could he do that? Could Loki force himself to return to his cell, to this little room in a distant part of Asgard, cut off from his magic and any form of contact with the outside world, to force himself back into the loneliness he felt in this cell? If he did not, there would be grave consequences for Thor and himself. Torn between escape and redemption, Loki took his first step out of his cell since Thor had brought him back to Asgard. 'A decision must be made.'

*dramatic music* what's Loki gonna do? Reviews please