A/N: I want to thank Loki's best friend for helping me with this chapter. I couldn't have gotten started without you :) I hope everyone reads and reviews. I love hearing from you guys and please enjoy :)

Loki and Vinius rode through the forest just beyond the palace. "I owe you a big thank you, Vinius." Loki said, when they came to a stop in a clearing.

Vinius looked over at Loki. "And why is that?"

"Ava told me about what you and Nessa did…healing her and helping her come and stop the execution." Loki answered.

"It was the least we could do." Vinius replied. "If Ava hadn't of talked with Nessa and myself…I would likely still be engaged to Ava, trying to be the proper thing instead of following my heart. The least I could do was to make sure she was with her love."

Loki nodded. "From the bottom of my heart thank you."

Vinius waved him off. "It was the least I could do. Think nothing of it."

"You helped to save my life…and more importantly, you two healed Ava. I can't thank you enough." Loki replied.

Vinius just nodded, unsure of what to say. He had wanted to repay Ava and to help her be with the one she loved as she had helped him be with the one he loved.

"How long will you and Nessa be staying on Asgard?" Loki asked changing the subject.

"For another month." Vinius answered. "Why do you ask?"

"Well…I was wondering if you would stand up at my side when Ava and I take our vows?" Loki asked.

Vinius looked over at his new friend. "It would be my honor." He answered.

Loki smiled. "The honor is mine."

The two young men then continued on their ride. They talked and laughed. Vinius seemed to be the only person, other than Ava, who made Loki feel like he was accepted. It meant quite a bit to Loki to have another friend. To have someone else he could count on his side.

Ava…

Ava sat in the garden with her mother and Nessa. They were discussing the flowers that should be used for the wedding, as well as the food for the feast, and the next day they would be picking out the fabric and style of Ava's wedding dress. "Alright, we have most of the decorations decided as well as the food. Now, who will be in your wedding party?" Frigga asked her daughter.

Ava smiled and then looked over at Nessa. "Nessa…how long will you be here?"

"For another month." Nessa answered. "Why?"

"Because I would love it if you would stand up by me when Loki and I marry."

Nessa grinned and threw her arms around Ava. "Oh, I would be honored."

Ava hugged Nessa back. "No the honor is mine. I mean without your help Loki wouldn't…" She trailed off, unable to finish the sentence. A shiver ran down her spine as she thought about what could have happened without their help.

Nessa pulled back and saw the unshed tears glistening in Ava's eyes. "It was nothing. Besides, you helped Vinius and I come together. It was only fair to return the favor."

Ava smiled at her friend. "Well, it meant the worlds to me."

Odin…

Odin sat in his private chambers. He was thinking about everything that had happened over the last couple of days. "My daughter is in love with the Jotun prince and carries his child." Odin spoke to himself. "And in two weeks they are to be married."

He then thought about the news Loki had given him after his visit with his father. "Laufey says he wants to make peace…but Loki does not believe him." Odin then began to think of what his best option for testing Laufey would be. It was then that it came to him. "Certainly, he would want to attend his own son's wedding." Odin muttered to himself. He then began to formulate his plan.

By the end of his daughter's wedding, the Jotunheim and Asgard would either be at peace or they would be at war.