Sorceress of the trees: oh my god me too! Natasha is my hero.

Poodle warriors: yay Thor happiness.

Max is a chick name: cliffy but a good cliffy!

Doctor Loki love: I agree! I think Cephera gave him a boot instead of a nudge but hehe yeah. I imagine Diana not being a total daddy's girl but I imagine Loki wanting her to be.

Chapter 75: First date

"I've already cleared it with your father. He begrudgingly agreed after some coaxing." Cephera said winking and smiling a grand smile from ear to ear. Thor had been unsure his father would be ok with this unwarranted visit to earth. His brothers wife, Thor's sister by marriage, had concocted some sort of plan and had been sitting on it for the passed few years it would seem.

Thor was not graced with the intrigues of her plan and she would not express why or who else was involved. When she first mentioned it he had asked her a ton of questions and got nothing but more questions in return. Her secrecy matched with her eagerness to see him off was a little unnerving. Perhaps the twins didn't just get their mischief from Loki.

Thor was at the dome meant to take him to Midgard only moments from now. He looked to Heimdell after Cephera left with a happy 'have fun' and asked "Do you know what it is that's going on?"

Heimdell nodded while slipping the staff into the centre to activate the portal. "I do." He replied in his rich deep voice.

"Should I run for cover?" Thor half joked. Heimdell chuckled.

"I would not advise it." Was all Heimdell said afterward. Thor stood before the portal that was opening before him and waited to be sucked in and out to the realm of Midgard.

The rush he felt was always thrilling as it swept him from Asgard to land on the designated place on Midgard. Agent Romanov was waiting there to greet him. "Thor." She said with a curt nod to her head.

"Lady Natasha. Cephera said you would be here to take care of things from here." He said looking wearily at her. "I don't suppose you plan to tell me what is going on?"

"That's not part of my job description." Natasha handed him a book bag. "You'll find clothes, shoes, and male hygiene things inside...among other things if need be." She opened the car door and got inside and Thor joined her. "When we reach my apartment you can grab a shower and change." Natasha went on.

"I am not sure I like surprises." Thor said looking at the agent as she drove. He normally enjoyed watching the city lights and people while in a car but today he was uneasy. It was 11am and he had the whole day already planned out for him.

It wasn't that he didn't trust his sister in law but it was more the intricate planning and secrecy that made the situation uneasy. "Relax. You'll have a great day." Natasha assured him when she noticed his obvious awkwardness.

"That is what Cephera said too." He replied.

They arrived at Natasha's apartment shortly after with no more talk. Thor did as he was told and got washed using the shower and got dressed. Blue jeans, a red tee shirt with a black blazer and black sneakers. He had become accustomed to wearing Midgards clothing. It felt comfortable, and fit just right.

"What's this?" He asked waving a small container if sorts around.

"Deodorant. It goes here." Natasha lifted her arm to point. Thor had not had the need for this before. He opened the package and sniffed. It wasn't an unpleasant smell. He applied it as she instructed and tossed it back into the bag.

"And these?" He pulled out the foil covered items. Four in total. Natasha looked to be holding back a laugh.

"Their for possible emergencies later." Natasha said taking them from him and putting them back in the bag. "Lets go." She said and rushed him out the door.

Before Thor knew it he was back in the car and headed to the downtown core. Natasha stopped in front of place to eat. It was a casually dressed place. "Have fun." Natasha said not making to get out of the car.

"You will not be joining me?" He asked confused.

"No but she will." Natasha nodded her head for Thor to look behind him. Thor turned to see Jane Foster standing in front of the building. He hadn't noticed her there before. He was so focused on Jane that he didn't notice Natasha speed off.

"Hi." Jane said with a somewhat awkward smile. It had been years since he last seen her in person. His father had been clear about him meeting up with her. She was more beautiful now then ever.

Thor took only a few strides forward and took her hand in his and brought it to his lips but hesitated. Jane gasped in surprise and joy when he instead pulled her forward and kissed her on the lips.

Her response to the kiss couldn't have been more pleasing. She wrapped her hands about his neck and held him to her a moment before she let go. "Jane." He said unable to think of much else. Just her name was enough to make her smile. Whatever strings Cephera had pulled to arrange this he knew he would be eternally grateful. Even if it would be just one day.

"Come on." She said and tugged him by the hand inside the restaurant. They were brought to their seats. Jane helped Thor pick out a dish of steak and ribs and she had chosen a Fettuccini Alfredo. They chatted about her recent work. She didn't ask why he had not come back to her until now.

He was happy to listen. He enjoyed hearing about the way she viewed the world around her and his. "And you have a sister in law now with a niece and nephew." Jane said digging into the newly arrived food.

Thor attempted to be more mannerfull then usual. "Indeed. Loki has found his soulmate. You would like her." He said between mouthfuls. It took him a moment to wonder how she knew that. "You have been acquiring information somewhere."

She smiled a embarrassed smile. "When Natasha Romanov approached me with this plan I may have bombarded her with a couple of questions. She answered what she could." Jane looked down to her almost finished plate.

"I am sorry Jane. I should have found a way to send word to you." Thor also looked down his heart aching.

"You don't have to apologize." Her assurance didn't bring him comfort. He felt bad. For so long he wanted to see her. Talk to her but he had not been man enough to stand up to his father to fight for her.

"I promise you Jane this will not be the last time you see me." Thor had clasped both her hands between his.

"We have all day. Lets enjoy that first." She told him grinning. She paid with currency Thor was also not familiar with and they left.

"So is the entire day planned out?" Thor asked.

"Nope. Only up to eating after that it's up to us." Jane got a look on her face and took Thor's hand tightly. "Come on." She said starting into a brisk jog. Thor did not refuse. He followed her down a few blocks until they reached the park. They walked the park trails chatting and doing what she called 'catching up'.

Thor barely paid attention to the surroundings. He saw only her. After the park it was turning dark. Thor hadn't realized they had been walking and talking for so long. They watched the sun disappear in the distance. "Come back to my place. I'm currently renting in town." She said.

Thor smiled kindly and followed her. Her apartment was a fair size. Much bigger then her temporary home in the trailer. It was a loft she called it. The bed separated from the living area by a black oriental screen. He made himself comfortable on the couch and she poured them up a couple of glasses on wine.

He drank it down in one gulp making her laugh. She refilled the glass. Jane was watching him and he couldn't help but notice the contemplating look in her eyes. Finally she set her glass down and leaning forward she kissed him. Thor was familiar with the difference from their previous kisses. It was more passionate then their last.

Thor took hold of her shoulders and pushed her back. "I cannot risk it." Thor said even though his heart and body were screaming at him.

"Risk what? I want this. I want you. I've dreamt of seeing you again all these years. I know I love you and I know that probably sounds crazy considering our brief meeting but I do." Thor parted his lips to speak and found he was speechless. When he finally found words his hands were shaking.

"It is not crazy. Jane I have thought of no other woman but you since that fateful day. I dreamt of a moment like this, of a day like this. But I cannot take from you a life meant for someone who can be there for you all the time." Thor stood and turned away. He suddenly hated himself.

He felt her hand on his shoulder. "I want no life that doesn't include you in it. Even if it's not all the time." He turned to look at her as her hands guided him to do so. He gasped when she pulled him forward by hooking her fingers in the hoops at the waist of the jeans. "I want everything you can give me while you can." She said making her point clear as she pulled his top up and off him.

"This is dangerous Jane. You could become...I could get you..." He couldn't finish the sentences. Jane guided him to sit back down and took the book bag he had dropped onto her floor near the couch. She unzipped the side pouch and pulled out the emergency items Natasha hadn't explained.

"Natasha was kind enough to supply these. I was a little shocked at her forwardness when she told me she would put them there." Jane turned a little red. "These prevent pregnancy." She explained simply and shifted suddenly looking a little shy.

Thor felt his face redden a little. Never had being with a woman felt so forbidden and yet so right and he certainly never blushed but it seemed today he felt all those things.

Thor swept Jane up into his strong arms and took her to her bed.

Thor woke late into that very same night. He had one arm strong settled around Janes waist as she slept cuddled back against him. Her naked skin against his own was a reminder of the night they spent together. Was this how loki felt now? So totally complete.

For the first time in all his life he had envied Loki. Usually it was the other way around but Loki had found something Thor thought he had lost forever. Love. More then anything he wanted Jane. Wanted to see her, touch her. And now that he had it he hated to leave but knowing he had to leave didn't given him that same sense of foreboding. He felt satisfied with the night he had been offered and took it without regret.

All the worries he originally had when it all started out had faded and nothing mattered now but the fact he felt happy. Truly and completely happy for once in all his years. He would go home in the morning and he would approach his father and he would fight for what he wanted. Cephera started this cycle and now it was Thor's job to complete it.

For too long he allowed his love for Jane to be kept at bay. For too long he sat idly by while she lived a life without him. One she was sure she didn't want. He was sure now what he wanted and he was willing to reach a happy medium to get it. No matter how it went he was sure Jane would be in the picture.

Thor curled her closer to him and settled his face into her soft hair. He could be happy living like this for the rest of his life. No matter if she was young or old he would stay by her side. He would prefer it if he could extend her life but he knew no ways that did not require his fathers blessing and so he would bargain only to be allowed with her as she is and not push his luck. Perhaps one day he would ask for more once his father had time to get to know her.