A/N: Sorry it took me a bit to update. I was having a bit of trouble writing this chapter, but Loki's Best Friend helped me. So a big thank you to Loki's best friend (and mine ;)). I hope you all enjoy. Please read and review?

The next two weeks passed in a blur and it was now the day of the wedding. Loki had woken up early and written a letter and left it on his pillow with a flower, so that Ava would see it when she woke up. They would be separated until the wedding.

Ava woke up and a smile spread across her face as she saw the letter and the flower. She picked up the flower and brought it to her nose and breathed in its sweet fragrance. She then picked up the letter and opened it and read it.

Ava, my love,

I can't wait to see how beautiful you're going to look walking down the aisle to me. I can't wait to call you my wife. Marrying you is the most wonderful thing I can imagine. I love you and I will see you at the alter.

Yours Always,

Loki

Ava's smile widened as she read and reread the letter. There was a knock on her door and her mother and Nessa were entering the room along with a female servant, who was carrying a tray of food. "Good morning sweetheart." Frigga greeted her daughter.

Ava smiled and sat up. "Good morning, Mother."

Frigga walked over and sat down on the edge of the bed. She kissed Ava's forehead. She smiled. "I can't believe my baby is getting married...and having a baby."

"Mom...please don't start crying?" Ava asked.

"I can't make any promises." Frigga replied. "I mean, you're my baby and now you're getting married."

"Come on. We need to get this bride eating." Nessa said. "And then get her ready for her wedding."

Ava then ate her breakfast before she was led out of her room and prepared for her wedding day. She was bathed and given a full day of beauty and proper grooming. Her hair was pulled into an intricate style of braids and curls and a golden clip.

After her hair was done, Ava was helped into her wedding gown. The dress was a beautiful gown. It was a long-sleeved, off the shoulder emerald green dress trimmed in gold. "It's beautiful." Ava gushed as she looked at her reflection. "This dress is just perfect."

Frigga smiled at her daughter. "You are the most beautiful bride." She said, tears stinging her eyes.

Ava hugged her mother. "I love you, Mom."

Frigga hugged her daughter tightly. "I love you, too sweetheart."

Loki...

After leaving Ava's chambers Loki walked through the halls of the palace. He smiled as he thought about the fact that in just a few short hours, he would be able to call Ava his wife. In his mind he kept going over the vows he had prepared. He wanted to make sure that he would say them just right and he hoped that Ava would love them.

His mind then began to wander to what the rest of his life with Ava was going to be like. In this line of thinking, his thoughts traveled to the child Ava carried. He wondered what their child was going to be like and he hoped that he could be a good father. "Loki, there you are my friend." Vinius called from behind him.

Loki turned around to see the elfin lord and smiled. "You were looking for me?" He asked.

"Well, of course. It is your wedding day." Vinius replied, catching up to him. "We must get you ready."

"Alright." Loki said with a nod. He then followed Vinius to a room that was set up with everything he would need to get ready for his big day.

Loki had to bathe and then change into an outfit of black leather, with bits of green fabric, and gold metal. Loki inspected his reflection in the mirror. He was in his Aesir form, his black hair and green eyes contrasting with his pale skin. He looked over at the elfin lord next to him, who was dressed in a complete contrast to him. Vinius was wearing an outfit of white, pale blue, and silver. Loki couldn't help, but to chuckle at the difference between them.

"What is so funny?" Vinius inquired.

"I was just thinking how this was almost your day and the complete and utter differences between us." Loki answered.

Vinius smiled. "It is a bit funny…and here I am the almost groom being the best man."

They had to take a few more moments to finish up getting ready before exiting the room they were in. They headed to the throne room, where the wedding ceremony was to take place. Odin would perform the ceremony from his seat on the throne as Loki and Ava stood at the bottom of the steps, their friends beside them…and all of Asgard watching.

Guests were beginning to arrive and take their seats on either side of the aisle. "Loki." He heard a familiar voice say from behind.

Loki turned to see his mother and father standing behind him. His mother had been the one who had spoken. While Loki hated that his father was there, he was glad to see his mother. She had been the only giant to truly accept him. "Mother, Father." Loki replied.

Farbauti smiled at her son. "I can't believe it, my boy is getting married." She said as she walked closer to her son and hugged him.

Loki hugged his mother back. "I'm glad you're here, Mother."

"I wouldn't miss your wedding day for anything…and I can't wait to meet your Ava."

"She is wonderful." Loki agreed. "I can't wait for you to meet her."

Farbauti hugged her son tighter for a moment. "Your father is planning something, I don't know what, but I wanted to warn you." She whispered before releasing him.

Loki kept his expression cool, as if his mother had never said a word about his father. He then met his father's gaze, he could see the thinly veiled hatred in his father's eye as he looked at him. "Hello Father." Loki said. "I'm glad you could make it." Of course that part was a lie.

Laufey nodded. "I see you are fitting into Asgard well." He then led his wife to their seats.

Loki sighed. His mother had confirmed what he had feared. His father was indeed going to ruin the wedding. It was then that Loki felt a strong hand on his shoulder. He looked over to see Thor standing beside him.

"Do not worry…I will not let anything ruin this day for my sister." Thor said. "So, do not worry about your father, I will take care of everything. Just focus on the wedding and my sister."

"Thank you." Loki replied, truly appreciating Thor. He knew that Thor was doing this for Ava, but he still appreciated the words and the comfort they brought. Of course, he still wasn't about to let his guard down with his father on Asgard.