I would like to extend a thank you to Sydney loves fiction. She PM'd me a bunch of ideas and gave me permission to use any or all of them. It was her who put me onto the idea for Diana's crush on Tony. Koodo's to Sydney!

Loki's dreamer: I am in love with that dance right now!

Doctor Loki love: glad you found it amazing. I was afraid it was gonna cause a roll eyes moment.

Poodle warriors: I enjoyed the Diana had a crush on Tony thing as well.

Kat snowstorm: poor people in that coffee shop. Hehe. I dunno why but I always picture people reading fics at home and now I picture coffee shops. Lol

Sorceress of the trees: omg am I that predictable? Lol. I thought the chapter name would give it away also. Hehe

Chapter 66: Ambassador

Three months later

After the wedding nothing really changed about life. Loki spent his mornings all the way to just before supper teaching Kat and Cephera attended her private classes with Cally. Cephera had extended her sympathy to the stern woman. She had apparently become ill on the day of the wedding and that was her reason for not attending.

It seemed whatever was ailing her only made her irritable. "I don't need your pity." She had snapped at Cephera. Cephera had said little more to her and found her classes to be less harder than before. Cally seemed unable to keep her mind on her work and sat down often. Cephera felt worried but Loki insisted she was only looking for attention.

Since the wedding, Odin had been found with the children often. The kids were never without someone to play with. Every week they were becoming more and more of a handful. It seemed they were turning out to be more like Loki was in his youth then even Loki would have liked. It wouldn't have been so bad if it had been only one of them, but it was both. Loki was dreading their next few years. He said it was only going to get worse.

Cephera however seemed to be getting somewhere. For the most part they listen to her but for how long that would last she was unsure.

She was walking the gardens with Kat after class. Loki's need to have her constantly at his side was no longer as demanding but that did not mean she wouldn't receive enough of his attention later. Kat was once again talking about boys. It was Kat's thing. Since her first steady relationship ended she hadn't had another.

"And the things he would say to me...ugh. I mean what girl wants to hear those things." She said rolling her eyes dramatically. "Does Loki say those things to you?"

"No." Cephera confirmed. Her chats with Kat regarding her private life had become a little less awkward over the years. Loki didn't mind that they spoke of it and in fact would sometimes give Kat hints to set her off asking Cephera multiple questions.

"He's changed since the children." She noted, suddenly looking serious. "He seems more docile."

"Is that a bad thing?" Cephera said looking up into the sunlight.

"No. Probably for the best." Kat giggled.

"My lady." A tony voice sounded from behind them. Cephera turned to see a small servant girl.

"Yes." Cephera knew she was referring to her.

"The king has requested an audience with you." She told her and gave a curtsy.

"Thank you. I'll be there immediately." She told the young one and she turned and scurried off.

"She seemed a little afraid of you." Kat sounded surprised.

"Some people do fear me because of Loki. It can't be helped." Cephera shrugged. "I'll talk to you tomorrow?" Kat nodded and waved as she took off at a run.

Cephera was puzzled why Odin would request a formal meeting with her. She wondered if it had to do with her home realm. Entering the throne room she wasn't as nervous as she had once been. She bowed and showed her respect to the king as she should in such a formal situation.

"I've been thinking. The last time we spoke here, you spoke of Midgard and how times and people are changing." She nodded. "I've decided that on many levels you are right. To ignore the fact that even Midgards inhabitants are becoming stronger with each passing century would be careless. Asgard was once a mythical place to the mortals. We were worshipped as gods and no one would dare stand against us..." He paused to think.

"No longer do we alone hold powers to match other realms. Over the many many years other realms have even exceeded us in technology and might. I believe alliances need to be made to keep Asgard and its people out of harms way. Which is why I have called you here. Being of Midgard, proving you're strong in your beliefs regarding them and your concern for our and their well being, I have decided to appoint you Asgards Ambassador between our two realms."

Cephera felt her mouth drop open. She expected him to ask her opinions or something but she hadn't expected to be given such an important position. "I thank you my king but I highly doubt my qualifications for such matters are what you are looking for." She said.

"Nonsense. As my daughter in law I have faith that you could represent Asgard to the people of Midgard with all the strength and grace that befits your station. Your kind heart and human heritage will bring you compliance perhaps not gained by an outsider. You have proven to easily gain friends and the trust of those around you. You are stern when needed and strong in mind and soul. I would have it be no other for this task." Odin's words made her swell with pride and also dread.

What if she failed at this task he had set before her. What if she turned out to not be able to handle the pressure or diplomacy needed for it. "I will do my best." She finally replied knowing he would not relent.

"Good. First order of business. You are to travel to Midgard once a month to gain an understanding firstly for the organization called SHIELD. They seem to hold much knowledge regarding people of interest on Midgard and you can help them gain an understanding for the people of Asgard. They need to understand we mean no harm." Odin stood with his staff held upright to touch the floor.

"When do I leave?"

"Two weeks from today. We will speak of it more the day before your departure." Cephera bowed as clearly no more was to be said today. She moved to go and found Odin had come down the stairs to follow beside her.

"Now that the formalities are over I'm dying to see my grandchildren." He told her kindly. He walked with her all the way to Frigga's chambers, as always the room was in complete disarray since the twins began to use more and more magic.

Frigga was standing in the centre of the rug attempting to pick up what she could while Devian was making blocks jump leapfrog over one another and Diana was jumping on the couch. "Diana down!" Cephera said sternly earning her a belligerent wail from her daughter before she landed on her ass. She scooped Devian under one of her arms at the waist.

"My wife you know you may ask anyone to help watch them. They are a handful." Said Odin.

"I do not mind. They have yet to break anything and what you see now is easily cleaned up. They remind me so of Loki. I enjoy the effort and entertainment they supply." She said. Cephera was always grateful for her kind heart but sometimes the children needed to be calmed from their insistent energy.

Loki often said their energy came from her. Cephera didn't deny that. Super hyper, super mischievous, and double because their was two. Yes taking care of the twins was a full time job for anyone who was willing, which in this case was practically everyone she knew, which was oddly refreshing. "Has Loki been by yet?" She finally asked once everything was back in order and both twins were behaving better with their eyes trained on their mother.

"He was. He came and himself and Thor left again." Frigga smiled wide. "I am happy they are spending time together again."

Cephera was unsure how Loki would take the news about her new position but she only hoped he would be open to the idea and not decide to have an argument with Odin. The relationship between him and his father had been going better over time. She only hoped this would not set them back.