Please Enjoy! Oh! By the way, the characters may go OOC. Just warning you all!
"I Love That About You"
"Watch me!"
She could see the desperation in his voice, in his stance, as he stared up in the sky, desperately asking Heimdall for permission to enter Asgard. He couldn't. He was safer on Earth. This way he could figure out a way to destroy Kaju and have honor. It would only be then that her father might consider him a good suitor, but she doubted it.
He'd never be good enough for her father. Because of his race.
Looking down, she twisted her ring, admiring it once again. She had to admit: the man had excellent taste, which could be easily be seen by his apparel. Smiling, she hummed happily.
"And what has my sister in such a happy mood?" Thor asked as he came bounding into the room.
"You gave him permission to marry me on Earth. I know that means a lot to the both of us." Skye answered, turning back to her brother.
"Well, unlike our father and brother, I like to see you happy; and if that means engaging in a long-term relationship with someone other than an Asgardian, then there is nothing that can keep your feelings for one another away. I have experienced this love, like Father has before us. He just has forgotten the feelings." Thor set his weapon down by the door and came to her. "I have every confidence that he will wise up and see it our way. One day, I hope he sees that Kaju's expression that our father has shamed our family is a way to dethrone Father and return to Asgard to rule. At that moment, you will no longer be as safe here as you are on Midgard." Thor sighed. "I just hope your AC can defeat him."
Skye smiled. "AC's been through a lot, as you know. He's tough, strong-willed. I have every confidence that he'll accomplish his goal – with or without the team."
"What can we do, Sir?"
Three Months Later
For the last couple of months, Skye had been feeling dizzy, having strange cravings like pickles and beet juice, and sensitive breasts. The occasional nausea and vomiting generated her to believe that perhaps she'd contracted some kind of Asgardian sickness like the flu or something not severe. Ever determined not to make a big deal of being sick, Skye had done a pretty decent job of hiding it from her father and brothers.
Unfortunately, luck was not on her side.
Walking with Thor and Lady Sif to the dinner room, the three of them were chatting and laughing as they joined the rest of the warriors, including the Warriors Three. Just a step or two toward the large room, Skye was hit with a strong bout of dizziness, causing her to reach out to the wall to steady herself.
Groaning, she reached up to rub her temples.
"Skye, are you okay?" Thor asked, immediately slipping into protective brother mode.
Lady Sif looked worried and uncertain as to what to do. "Thor? Skye?"
"I don't know what's going on." Skye told them, feeling another dizzy spell come full force. Grimacing at the pain, she cried out and lost her balance but her brother quickly caught her.
Thor snapped his head back to Lady Sif. "Go inform a healer that I'm bringing her." He commanded, to which the member of the Warrior Three took off toward the 'Healing Room'. Sliding his arms underneath her body, he easily lifted her, juggling her and the Mjolnir. By this time, she had fainted. "Do not worry, Skye, we will figure out what is the matter." He assured her as he swiftly made his way to the medical bay.
"All that matters is Skye."
Odin, Thor, and Loki stood just outside of Skye's 'Healing Room' bay while the head healer performed all tests the healer could. Hand about a foot above Skye's unconscious form, the healer 'scanned' her body first with an x-ray then a sonogram, halting in mid-scan.
The healer had had her eyes closed, but upon discovering what was ailing the princess, her eyes snapped open. Taking a deep breath, she turned her head. "My Majesties!" She called. The three men entered the bay.
"What have you found, Maliki?" Odin asked, worriedly.
Maliki didn't do the custom greeting, but rather spoke. "Come see."
Skye was covered so that they wouldn't see anything they didn't need to. Maliki showed the three men the sonogram live feed. Two separate sacks were revealed, carrying three-month-old gestating twins.
"What the…?" Thor started to say.
Odin was livid; Thor was confused; and Loki was being Loki. "Abort them." Odin ordered, surprising all three of the occupants. Odin turned on his heels and walked out, Thor followed him. Loki smiled mischievously. "Not quite yet, Maliki. Father will change his mind. Let Father and my brother discuss it." He told the healer.
"Yes, Your Highness." She removed her hand, awaiting orders.
"He's responsible."
"Father!" Thor yelled as they traveled down the corridor to the rest of the castle. Odin acted as if he didn't hear his son. "Father, wait!"
Odin stopped, not turning around. Thor quickly caught up. "This is not a discussion, Thor." He made clear.
"You cannot order an abortion to these children. They have done nothing wrong, Father, and you know it!" Thor responded in an even tone, pointing at the king. "By law, it is her choice. Not yours."
"That is only if she is wedded." Odin pointed out in the same tone of voice. "And she is not."
Thor understood that, but he felt like that wasn't fair. "Father, please listen to yourself. You sound foolish."
Odin advanced the short distance on Thor, making Thor squirm. "It is the right thing to do, Thor! I am only following the laws of our fathers."
Odin started to walk away, but Thor stopped him once again. "If you do not let these children, your grandchildren, live, then I will be forced to return Skye to Midgard. I know she will go willingly. She will do whatever is necessary to protect her children." Thor informed him, gripping the Mjolnir tightly.
Odin spun on his heels to face his son. "You would not dare, Thor."
"I would." Thor vowed. "Perhaps, now would be a good time to allow Son of Coul access to Asgard. I know he is the father."
Odin was livid, breathing heavily. He shook his head adamantly. "No. He is still Midgardian. She will marry an Asgardian, but I will allow her to keep the children."
Thor smiled just after Odin left, jogging the short distance to her bay. Maliki and Loki looked up at him when he returned. "Do not abort. Father has changed his mind."
"Good." Loki said. "Now, I can torture Son of Coul with the knowledge that he will never be able to see his children." He rubbed his hands in excitement.
"Loki, what is your problem with Son of Coul?" Thor questioned, frankly getting tired of his brother's obsession with torturing the Midgardian.
"No reason. I just find amusement in causing mischief in his life." Loki answered with a menacing smile.
"You love torturing him." Thor stated.
"I did kill him; you had him brought back to life. I just find it amusing to see how much suffering the Son of Coul is willing to take before accepting his defeat." Loki walked out.
"Sure you do." Thor said under his breath as he averted his gaze to his sister. "Maliki, is she going to be okay?"
"Yes, Your Highness." Maliki caressed the princess' cheek. "I assure you that she will wake soon."
"Thank you, Maliki." Thor said as he pulled a chair up next to his sister, setting the Mjolnir. The healer bid her goodbye and quietly left the room. "I will not let anyone harm these children or you, Skye." He vowed as he waited patiently for her to wake up.
TBC...