Chapter 15
A/N: So my laptop crashed and I can't use the internet on it... I can write and transfer it on my usb drive, so it will take longer but I'll try to keep up weekly updates... Don't worry! THANKS FOR THE NEW REVIEW! as I already said, you're awesome! Sorry if the story is moving too slowly, tell me if it gets too slow or boring and I'll add some mischief ;) I love you all!
Recap: Darcy meets Odin, Loki acts innocent, Darcy and Loki are sharing a room but I won't change the rating don't worry it won't get bad...
*** Darcy's P.O.V. ***
Dark, extremely dark was Loki's bedroom. I woke up after who knows how long of sleeping to see darkness. The windows were covered by shades, preventing sunlight in if there even was any at this time. I couldn't see anything and it scared me.
The bed was warm, and I curled up next to Loki. I reached out to touch him and discovered that he was facing me. Although I felt bad about having to wake him, I was terrified. I didn't know anything about Asgard or what things were like here.
I discovered last evening that they had huge serving sizes and way different meals. The third course looked like live fish, it looked gross, so I just smiled politely and said that I was full, and I was. However, the cake got me. Finally something that was Migardian- it was superb.
Back in the darkness, I pressed my lips to Loki's. I pulled away and watched him; I could barely see his face. He moaned and opened his eyes. When he saw me he smiled and stroked my cheek. I took his hand and just laid there, next to him, staring into his eyes.
"Are you hungry?" he asked after a while.
"Not really… Is it morning?" I asked.
Loki sat up, I sat up too. He snapped his fingers and the curtains opened. Startled, I grabbed his arm tightly. Sun streamed through to answer my question. Both windows' curtains opened, and so Loki's room was illuminated with light.
"I can't believe I'm in Asgard," I whispered.
"Nor I… I'm glad that you're here, well I'm glad to be here with you," Loki said.
"What are we going to do today?" I asked.
"I have a lot of unfinished business that I have to deal with, but I'd rather spend the day with you, so we'll take a tour of the palace while hiding from the guards," Loki said.
"This place is huge, it would probably take a week," I said.
"Don't worry, I'll only show you the most interesting spots," Loki grinned.
My knees rose to my chest, and I wrapped my arms around them. I was scared of this new planet but as long as Loki was by my side I knew that I'd be safe. Loki must have sensed my uneasiness; he kissed me to help me forget.
Roughly, I pulled him to me, and his hands went to my waste. He pulled me on top of him, and my hands wrapped around his neck. We kissed slowly, wanting to enjoy every second of it until there was a knock on the door.
"Mother! Darcy hurry to your bed," Loki whispered.
I jumped off of him and climbed under my blankets. I felt terrified. Loki tried to make his bed look as neat as possible as fast as possible.
"Come in, Mother," Loki called.
The door opened and sure enough, Frigga stood in the doorway. She wore a gold dress with a long white stripe down the front, and her hair was wrapped in a bun. She smiled at us looking at Loki first, then at me.
"Your lips are red, and your cheeks are flushed," Frigga noted.
I blushed. All I wanted to do right then was hide under the blankets. A goddess figuring out that I had just made out with her son?
"When's breakfast?" Loki asked ignoring her note.
"In fifteen minutes, that is why I called you. I wasn't sure if you were awake… Did you sleep well, Darcy?" Frigga asked, giving me a knowing look.
"I... um… yes," I stammered.
"Loki if you-"Frigga started.
"Mother, can we talk about this later? We should be getting ready," Loki moaned.
"Of course my darling, of course! I shall see you in a few," Frigga said closing the door behind her.
My heart was racing. I thought that she was going to yell at me or something! Luckily, she didn't… Had she told me off I would have tried to escape back to Asgard to suffer whatever SHIELD was going to give me.
"Darcy… we should get ready," Loki said.
"Right… what should I wear?" I asked.
"Are you planning on showering?" Loki asked.
"Yes," I nodded.
"I'll get you a dress, go set up the water," Loki said.
I went to my bathroom and turned on the water. It looked like a regular shower and bath only ten times bigger, did they think I was a giant? If we had enough time for me to take a bath, I could have swam in it! I turned on the hot water; thankfully it was labeled H and C.
"I have your dress," Loki said from behind the door.
"Right," I said.
Rushing, I went to the door and opened it. Loki had in his hands a folded dress that was a beautiful shade of green. I looked up into his eyes and realized that they matched. I took the dress from him and rose on my tip toes. He leaned down to give me a quick kiss, and then he walked away. The door closed behind him and I locked it.
Gently, I placed the dress on the counter and I took a shower. The Migardian undergarments weren't that different from ours so I didn't struggle with them. I had to wear this sort of strapless undershirt underneath. The dress fell down to my ankles, it was tight against my body but loosened at the waste. It had silver patterns along the neckline and the sleeves and the bottom.
I found a brush and brushed my wet hair. I looked into the mirror; I looked different in the dress, bigger, stronger… I opened one of the drawers to find several crowns. I would not wear one to dinner, but I did find a silver ribbon that would match. I tied it up in my hair using it as a head band, and letting my hair loose.
A wet haired Loki awaited me when I got out. Now he was wearing his armor, some black pants, a green cape, and a black long sleeved shirt. He too looked bigger and stronger in those clothes. His hair was pulled back as it usually was, with gel to hold it in place.
"Are you going to breakfast barefoot?" Loki asked, bemused.
"Oh, um… no, should I get my tennis shoes?" I asked nervously.
"Here," Loki said.
He went to the trunk at the foot of my bed and pulled out silver shoes. I sat on the bed and put them on quickly. Nervously, I walked over to him and took his hand.
"Are you ready?" Loki asked.
I nodded. No, I wasn't, but I smiled and tried my best to look genuinely curious. Either he bought it, or he noticed my fear and knew that it wouldn't do me good to talk about it because he let the matter drop and led me to the door.
We exited at the same time as Jane and Thor. Thor grinned to his brother, but Jane just stared at our clasped hands with wide eyes. Confusion swept over my face, so I let Thor take his brother ahead and slowed down to reach Jane.
"Darcy," Jane whispered when the brothers were far enough ahead.
"What?" I muttered.
"That's the guy who sent the destroyer! Loki, your boyfriend sent that thing to New Mexico to kill us all," Jane whispered.
"I know," I said softly.
"How can you stay with him if you know what he's done? You should stay far away from him," she hissed.
"Well I don't have anywhere else to go now do I?"
"Asgard. Thor could get him banish-"Jane started.
"We've both done things we regret and we wish we could have changed. Because we can't change what happened we decided to change ourselves. We can't all be as perfect as you," I snapped
I ran ahead to catch up to Loki and grabbed his hand, staying on his right side so that I wasn't walking next to Thor. Jane could be so ridiculous sometimes it was annoying, I don't even know why I ever tried to redeem myself. Of course I did…
Fine, Jane did care a lot about me and I'm sure that she knows what's best for me but she still can be so controlling sometimes. I'm aware that she just wants to prevent me from getting hurt, but I left my parents' house for a reason.
"Here we go," Loki sighed as Thor opened the door.
"Loki! Jane, Darcy, come in, come in! How are you all? Did you sleep well?" Frigga called from across the huge dining hall.
Breakfast was delicious. I could hardly finish my second plate and there were a total of six courses! These people at a lot! Loki made up to four, Thor ate all six, Frigga ate four, and Odin five. As it turns out, the people who were near the throne when we first entered the castle were Lady Sif and the Warriors Three. I don't think Lady Sif liked me.
"They hardly eat a thing and they are so clean," Sif sneered to Hogun, one of the warriors.
Never had I been taught not to use manners, it was peculiar that here they just ate to eat without really worrying about manners. Thor, he ate like a bear! I felt bad for Jane who sat next to him, but luckily she didn't get splatted. His food was flying everywhere and he ate as if he hadn't eaten in weeks!
"Thank you for this most delightful breakfast, Mother," Loki grinned graciously after we had all finished eating.
"Oh Loki, I've missed you so much! I thought we could all go for a stroll in the gardens after dinner tonight," Frigga cried.
"Of course… I know I have much business to attend to, but may I have say an hour or two alone to show Darcy the castles?" Loki asked.
"Loki-"Odin began.
"But of course! Anything you want dear, we can deal with the courts later. It is good to have you home, darling," Frigga interrupted.
"May we be excused?" Loki said.
"You may," Frigga said, nodding.
Loki stood up and I copied him. We pushed our chairs in and after, he took my hand causing me to blush heavily.
"Thank you, your high-"I smiled.
"Darcy," Frigga warned.
"Um... Thank you… Mother?" I corrected myself softly.
"Brilliant, doesn't it just sound so natural?" Frigga flashed a smile.
Blushing furiously, I nodded shyly, and Loki led us out. As we left I felt someone's glare on me and turned to see Sif's nostrils flaring. She looked red, and very angry. The old I would have glared, but I was in Asgard now and I needed people to like me, so I just turned ahead to the door and let Loki drag me out.