Jane smiled happily as she sat at the table with Thor, thanking everyone as they approached the happy couple to offer their congratulations and well wishes. After the wedding ceremony was completed, Thor and Jane led the crowd into another hall, where mountains of food were prepared. It looked absolutely mouthwatering to Jane. She wondered idly where Loki was as she looked around the crowded hall, but didn't risk asking Thor on the off chance that someone overheard her.

"Congratulations old friend," Fandrall said, shaking hands with Thor.

"You are indeed fortunate; you will not find yourself a better wife in all the nine realms. Trust me, I have looked," Volstagg laughed.

"And you will not find yourself a more honorable husband, Lady Jane," Hogun said. "My congratulations to you both."

"Indeed you are most blessed to have found such love in one another," Lady Sif said, smiling at the couple. "I hope to one day find a love as strong as yours."

"Many thanks friends," Thor replied happily. "It fills my heart with joy that you could all be here today. Lady Sif, I have not seen you in a dress since we were children being scolded for playing in Mother's garden."

"You look beautiful, Sif," Jane said. "I've never seen you in anything but your armor."

"Since today is a special occasion, I decided to dress for it," Sif replied. She wore a long-sleeved, v-neck gown; the top of the gown was a deep burgundy that lightened through the body of the dress to a grey tinged pink at the hem.

"It suits you well."

"Thank you Lady Jane. How do you fare today?"

"I'm perfect; I'm over the moon with happiness," Jane said, smiling broadly. "And my little bundle of thunder is behaving, so it's an all around wonderful day."

"Truly I am happy for you both," Sif replied. "I wish you both a lifetime of happiness together."

"To Thor and Lady Jane!" Volstagg shouted, raising his cup.

"Thor and Lady Jane!" the guests exclaimed.

"To you," Thor said, smiling at Jane.

"And to you," Jane replied.

Jane sighed in relief as they finally arrived back at Thor's room. She had a blast celebrating her and Thor's wedding, but she was exhausted from it all.

"Tired?" Thor asked as he closed the door behind them.

"You have no idea," Jane replied, removing the jeweled necklace Frigga lent her and placing it carefully on Thor's dresser. "It was absolutely wonderful and everything was perfect, but I'm exhausted."

"Indeed, it has been a most joyous, yet tiring day," Thor replied, removing his armor.

A quiet knock at the door had Jane pausing as she reached to unlace her dress. "Who's that?"

"I do not know," Thor replied, walking to the door. "Brother?" Thor called softly as he opened the door to an empty hallway. "Are you there?"

"Yes," Loki said softly, stepping into the room and quickly closing the door. "Who else would it be?"

"Good to see you again, Loki," Jane said as Loki became visible. "I was wondering where you were at the wedding."

"Brother stood by my side throughout the ceremony although we could not see him," Thor replied, sitting on the edge of the bed.

"Well I'm glad you could be there, even if we couldn't see you," Jane said, smiling at Loki. "It meant a lot to both of us."

"I was surprised either of you wanted me present at all," Loki said honestly.

"Why would we have not wanted you there?" Thor asked, shocked. "You are my brother."

"And now you're my family too. We couldn't have pictured it without you," Jane added.

"I am honored by your kindness," Loki replied. Jane's kindness toward him always left him a bit tongue-tied. He expected her to dislike him for everything he had done to Thor and to her home planet yet she was willing to accept him as part of her family, to treat him with respect and kindness even when he had done nothing to deserve it. She was very much like his bro-, like Thor. 'Truly Midgardians are a strange race.' "I have come here to extend my congratulations to you both. I'm sure you will both be happy together. Lady Jane, if you are ever in need of assistance do not hesitate to call upon me. You are part of my f-family now," Loki said, forcing the word out with some difficulty. "I bid you both good night; I must return to my cell before we are discovered."

"Good night Brother," Thor said, opening the door.

"The same to you," Loki said quietly, slipping out of their room invisibly.

"Well that was a little weird," Jane said as Thor shut the door.

"I was not expecting Loki to come see us; it was indeed a surprise," Thor said in agreement. "But I am glad he accepts you as part of our family."

"Me too," Jane said, sighing contentedly as she slipped off her dress and put on one of Thor's oversized t-shirts. She was absolutely in love with her dress, but she could definitely live without the corset. "Hey Thor, what happened to the mark you were supposed to get? Your mom was telling me about it last night."

"You will be giving me the mark," Thor said, smiling at Jane.

"W-what!" Jane exclaimed. "How am I supposed to do that? I'm not exactly a tattoo artist; shouldn't you get a professional to do it?"

"It is your mark upon me Jane, so you must make it," Thor said, tugging her hand gently to get her to sit next to him on the bed. "I assure you, my dear Jane, it is a simple process." He brought out a slim wooden box, handing it to Jane.

"It's a pen," Jane said as she opened the box.

"It does look much like a Midgardian writing utensil," Thor laughed. "But it is not. Simply press it to my skin and write your name," Thor said, pointing to where his heart was.

"If you say so," Jane replied with a sigh. "I'll do this quick so it won't hurt as much." Jane was amazed as she wrote her name in her graceful cursive; as blood welled up slightly from where she had pressed the "pen" it was quickly wiped away, revealing her name inked onto his chest. "Wow, it really does look like a normal tattoo. Does it hurt?"

"It stings a bit, but the pain is not too great," Thor said with a shrug. "Now everyone will know that I am yours and yours alone," Thor said with a cheeky smile. "And you are mine."

"Always," Jane whispered as Thor wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her close. "Always."

Don't worry readers, this isnt the end of Thor and Jane; we've still got a few chapters left!