Loki stopped at the top of the long stairs that led down to the dungeon doors. He had decided to use his magic to disguise himself as his father. Once he had the appearance of his father he descended down into the darkness. There were two guards standing in front of the heavy and ancient wooden doors. He looked at the men and hooded. Immediately they opened the doors and let him in. "I need a moment with the Midgardian woman. Stay on guard just outside." "Yes Allfather" they responded and closed the doors behind them. Like quickly used his magic to return back to himself. He rushed down the aisles of cells until he reached the last one in the back corner. He looked into the cell and sure enough there was his sweet Emma laying on a cot. "Emma...Emma my love!" Emma jumped up in surprise and ran over to the pane of protective glass. "Loki! Is it really you?" "Yes my sweet love it is. Are you alright?" She didn't know if she wanted to tell him the truth or not. She wasn't even sure if he new the truth. "Loki honestly I'm not doing the best. Your dad had me thrown in here for prostitution. Eowyn saw us together and she ran to your dad. He wants you to marry Eowyn something serious." He smiled at her and lowered the magic cell panes. "I already knew all that I mean how are you?" "Well okay. I mean I have only eaten once since being down here. I haven't showered either." Loki felt a surge of anger rush through him. Emma had been down here for a week being treated worse than any prisoner he had seen. "Loki what are we going to do?" "We're going to speak with my father." He grabbed her hand and pulled her towards the door. He stopped realizing he had to transform back into his father. He waved his hand and he was Odin. He released Emma's hand and gave her instructions to follow as they left the dungeons. They escaped and made their way to throne room.
"Are you sure you want to do this? We could run away." Loki embraced her and gently brush her hair. "Emma my love we must. I have to stand up to my father and let him know I want you and no other." Emma nodded and they entwined their hands and made their way into the room. They watched as Odin's face turned from calm to utter confusion and panic. "Oh my dear we were worried" spoke Frigga. Loki had no desire to dance around the topic at hand. "Father I would like to know why Emma was imprisoned for nearly a week" he demanded. "You treated her like swine. She was only fed once the whole week she was down there! She was left to squalor in filth. And for what father? Because I love her? Tell me how justified that is." Frigga turned to her husband in shock. "Odin what did you do? How could you do that to this poor girl?" They all turned their faces upon the old king. He knew he was stuck and had no other option than to tell the truth. "I did what was right for you. Your relationship with Emma is dangerous. Tradition states you must marry an Asgardian of our choosing." "That is no excuse to throw her in the dungeons! Odin we cannot force him to marry someone he does not love. He has been so happy since Emma's arrival. From what he has told me and what I have seen with my own eyes I know he loves her. I am so disappointed in you my love." "Frigga it is not so simple to just allow him to marry whomever he chooses." "But why not" Emma questioned. "I understand you want security for your lineage but what you are trying to do to Loki is cruel. I see how you adore your wife and I see how happy she makes you. Don't you want the same for your sons?" Odin turned to look at his wife. He had been given a choice to marry. His mother had seen his love for Frigga and suggested Frigga to his father as a potential wife for him. Yet here he was forcing a girl upon his son. A girl his son seemed to detest. "Father even if Emma was not in the picture I wouldn't want Eowyn. I feel tormented when I am around her. She is like a spineless amoeba. She is cold and unloving. I tried to get to know her and all I found out was we are incompatible." "But you think you and Emma are?" Loki turned to face Emma and smiled. "I know we are. Her presence brings me such happiness. She makes me laugh and smile. She is intelligent and witty. She challenges me and pushes me to be the best version of me. I love her and no other woman could ever make me feel what she does." Emma felt a tear tumble down her cheek. She squeezed his hand tighter. "Odin my love how can you tell him not to love her? How can you not allow him to be with her?" Odin looked at his son and saw the love he carried for Emma. He looked at his wife and knew he had no choice but to grant his son the freedom to be with who he desires. "Loki my son all I want is for you and Thor to be happy. If Emma makes you happy then I have no choice but to give you my blessing. I will talk with my advisors and we will find a way to change the traditions." Loki picked Emma up in his arms and kissed her before turning back to his father. "Thank you father. I will cherish every moment with her." Odin nodded and saw the stern urging look of his wife. "Emma I am sorry fro wrongfully imprisoning you. One day when you are a parent you will understand why I did what I did." Emma smiled and said "I'm sure I will. But thank you for allowing me to be with Loki. I really do love him." "I can see that."
After a few more minutes Loki and Emma decided to make their way back to her room. "Oh a shower will be so wonderful." Loki laughed st how excited she was but then felt a sting of sadness. He grabbed her arm and pulled her in. "Emma my love I am so sorry for what I have put you through. You deserve so much better. I am so surprised at your loyalty to me." She brushed his cheek with her hand and smiled. "Loki I love you. Which means I'm willing to put up with all the bullshit that comes along with it." They kissed so sweetly before Emma took off for the bathroom. "Now please excuse me while I take a long hot bath." Loki followed into the bathroom and they talked for an hour. Picking up right where they left off.