The Fall of Loki Odinsson: The Rise of Loki Friggasson

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Summary: Loki finds happiness on Midgard in the form of the Avengers and a quirky mortal that Darcy Lewis may or may not have set him up to meet. Loki learns how to accept himself and that joy can be found anywhere. : Loki finds happiness on Midgard in the form of the Avengers and a quirky mortal that Darcy Lewis may or may not have set him up to meet. Loki learns how to accept himself and that joy can be found anywhere.

Warnings: Break out the tissues. Loki meets Frigga. Loki loves his mother. Seriously have tissues ready. There will be truth. A massive amount of truth. Truth that involves Odin craving power to the point of killing everything. What happens in the next chapter Odin brings on himself and everyone will agree. Odin's wrath can mean anything from imprisonment to death.

######### Chapter 11: Truth#########

********* Day one of domestic life: Life is maddening *********

Loki teleports back to Strange House. His first worry is Crystal. He rushes past Stephen to their room and stops in the doorway. A familiar cascade of golden hair sits over his sleeping Gem. "Mother?"

Frigga turns and smiles at Loki. "My precious little Prince." She opens her arms and accepts Loki into her embrace. "You look quite well. Your hair is far more curly than when we last met."

Loki looks up at Frigga with tear filled eyes but smiles. "My beloved loves it this way. She says it fits my personality." He releases a sob. "You are alive. I am so sorry. I never meant what I said; you are and shall always be my mother."

Frigga holds Loki close to her as she strokes his hair. "I know. We say things in anger that we do not mean. I never doubted your love my precious son." She holds him as he cries. "I see you have found your Beloved."

Loki nods and finally sits up. "You will like her. She's clever, talented, and kind. She reminds me of you in many ways."

Frigga smiles and looks down at Crystal. "She will be an excellent mother when the time is right."

Loki looks at Frigga and eyes go wide. "You approve of my desire to wed Lady Crystal?"

Frigga nods and smiles gently at him. "That is why I am here."

Loki looks at her and Crystal. "I have a feeling I should prepare some tea."

Frigga nods. "And coffee. Crystal will wake soon."

Loki goes to make tea and coffee when Stephen stops him. "You have two beautiful women in one room. No way I'm letting you escape now."

Loki looks at Stephen disgusted. "One Frigga is my mother you disgusting prat. Two quit thinking dirty thoughts about my mother. Three you're a disgusting but generous prat. Thank you. But please bring cream, sugar, and honey. Those two beautiful women are particular about their beverages."

Stephen laughs and makes a cat sound followed by his terrible impression of a cracking whip. Loki shakes his head and walks back to his two beloved queens. "The Lord of the house has kindly offered to make us tea and coffee."

Frigga smiles and turns as Crystal moves around and feels for Loki. "Loki you better not be working; It's our day off, remember?"

Frigga grins and clears her throat. "Good afternoon Lady Crystal. You have been resting all day."

Crystal looks at Loki. He chuckles and scratches his head. "Darling, this is my mother: Queen Frigga. Mother this is Lady Crystal of Midgard. My betrothed."

Crystal falls out of bed. "Ow. Hello your highness. I wasn't expecting company. Excuse me while I make myself presentable. Loki, dear, A quick word please."

Loki nods and follows Crystal to the bathroom. He braces himself for what ever happens next. "You said she was dead. She's not dead. What's going on?" She grabs her toothbrush and begins brushing her teeth.

Loki reaches around and gets out the mouthwash. "I don't know. She wants to speak to both of us for a bit. Purple or yellow today?"

She points to the purple mouthwash. " Oo eel-a - ice at iss ish Kay-zee."

Loki sighs and rolls his eyes. "Darling spit. You sound like Volstagg when he speaks with his mouth full of boar." She glares at him. "What, if you heard him then you would agree."

Crystal spits and rinsed the toothpaste from her mouth. She takes the bottle of mouthwash from Loki and spits out the water. "Well since you think this is so funny you can tell your mother that I'm taking a shower."

Loki gapes at her. "You're mad. The universe is hanging in the balance and you're worried about a shower."

Crystal smiles and opens the door. "If the world is going to Hell then I may well smell nice while burning. I'm not going to go down smelling like Thor's gym socks."

Loki blinks as the door closes in his face. He turns and sees Frigga chuckling. She stands up and takes the tray of tea from Stephen. "I like her. She has spark. Besides I've never met a person in the Nine to leave you speechless."

Loki grins and sits. "She does have that gift. She also has a dormant magic that Stephen and I have been trying to help her tap but we cannot figure out the key to opening it."

Frigga nods and makes her tea. "I'm here to pass the key."

Loki drops his spoon. "Pass the key? What do you mean?"

Frigga sighs and sips her tea. "It is a matter best discussed with her present."

Loki looks at her and then at his tea. "I won't let her die."

Frigga puts her tea down and hugs Loki. "Nothing like that will happen. I promise you. Loki, you and Crystal are destined for so much more."

Loki cries as Frigga holds him. "I've read the other lives. Tales of our other iterations. My lovers are all killed or left to die. I cannot lose her!"

Frigga gently cups Loki's face. "This one has something the others lacked. She holds your whole heart."

Loki looks into his mother's eyes and finds only truth. "She is my heart mother. To lose her would be to lose myself."

The bathroom door opens and Crystal walks over in her big green bathrobe. She gently kneels and puts her head in Loki's lap. "Even when you frustrate me I love you. I will fight all the armies of the galaxy to keep you with me."

Loki smiles and kisses her gently. "My heart. What would I do without you?"

Crystal smiles and runs her thumb along his cheek. "I think the better question is what can't we do together."

Frigga smiles and releases her embrace. "I think now is a good time to start our discussion."

Loki and Crystal sit on the bed as Frigga sits in the small desk chair. "Many iterations ago when Yggradsil was young Odin gave up parts of himself to obtain great power. Most refer to this power as the All-Sedir but true All-Sedir is granted by the Norns. Odin -in all iterations- believed and still believes himself to be above the Norns. Loki in each of your iterations you are born a mighty Sorcerer. You my precious son are the destined All-Father. The Norns have tried for many iterations to find ways to over throw Odin. In many stories you hear of Baldur. He was my son in many iterations and in every iteration he lived he was killed by Odin who disguised himself as Loki. The Norns knew that Odin had to fall by pride of blood but the beautiful Baldur of Frigga's womb was not the key."

Loki nods and holds Crystal's hand. "I do not mean to interrupt you mother but where does Crystal fit in to this tale?"

Frigga nods and looks at Crystal. "The Norns figured out why the Baldur of so many iterations failed. His power to create lasting peace must come from the combination of part dear Crystal is complex. Loki's iterations met many women but never an All-Mother. His children were of mighty strength or magnificent beauty. But none survived Odin's wife succumbed and gave in to the wishes of Odin. The Norns I believe chose you because of you abundant understanding and must stand and fight beside Loki. You will be the All-Mother to the Nine Worlds. Through your combined hardships the Norns finally have found a way to unite the two All- Powers together. The way was unpleasant and cruel. But now fate has united you. Two halves of a whole. Destined by Yggradsil itself."

Loki looks between Frigga and Crystal. "Odin wanted me alive so he could wield the power of the All-Father." His life on Asgard suddenly making too much sense.

Frigga nods and looks at Crystal. "He is desperate now. Thor is playing puppet to the Norns. If you both consent I wish to perform your hand fastening tonight."

Loki looks at Crystal and bumps his head against hers. "I know this isn't the most ideal of situations, but it is probably the only safe time to marry."

Crystal looks at Loki and nods. "I always wanted to elope anyway. Too much planning and money involved in conventional weddings."

Loki chuckles and kisses his betrothed. "We consent."

Frigga smiles and nods. "Stephen Strange. You are in charge of the groom and his friends. Crystal. I'm taking you to Stark Tower. The Norns have given us time that cannot be wasted."

Loki and Crystal disappear with Frigga leaving Dr. Strange alone with Mr. Chen. "Well old friend. This should be interesting."

The three appear in the middle of the common room. Frigga looks around and points to Steve. "You are their captain, yes?"

Steve nods and looks at the regal woman before him. "Yes ma'am. May I ask who you are?"

Frigga smiles. "I am Queen Frigga. Mother of the groom. Every male please gather around Loki. We are preparing for a rather hasty wedding and everything needs to be just right." Tony blinks and looks at Loki. "Is everyone in Viking Land as good looking as your mom?"

Loki glares at Tony. "If it were not my wedding day I would toss you from the window for that remark." Loki quickly waves his hands and they appear in Dr. Strange's den.

Frigga looks at Natasha, Pepper, Jane, and Darcy. "Good. You all can help me prepare the ceremony."

Frigga stands in the middle of a room with Crystal as Natasha, Pepper, Darcy, and Jane stand in each corner of the room. "I must now pass my title over to you. I will draw runes on your body with sap from Yggradsil's branches. Are you ready?"

Crystal nods and removes her bathrobe. She stands naked as Frigga begins chanting over her. Crystal watches as the sap begins to glow. Frigga takes the sap and with her fingers begins to draw runes.

Loki looks through the closet and sees silver wedding armor. It is beautiful and well crafted. He touches it hesitant before removing it from the closet. "I'm actually getting married. The Nine Worlds are on the brink of destruction and I'm a happy idiot getting married. I've gone mad." He smiles and calls Bruce and Dr. Strange into his room. "I need a bit of help if you two don't mind."

The magic from the sap soaks into her body. It tingles but is pleasant. Finally one last rune over her heart activates the transfer and the room fills with golden light. Crystal stands and looks around as the others stand awestruck. Frigga smiles and looks at Crystal. "Welcome All-Mother. Let's get you ready for your wedding."

Crystal nods and follows Frigga. "Why didn't Loki have to do this?"

Frigga opens the door to Crystal's old room. "Because the All-Father before him was already dead at the time of his birth. I am still alive so a physical transfer had to be done."

Crystal smiles. "I understand. We are simply conduits for magic. Magic unbound attatches itself to the best conduit. Why didn't Loki say that lesson one?"

The Sun begins to set and Dr. Strange taps Loki on the shoulder. "Time to become a married man."

Loki steps out of his room and the others stare. Steve nods his approval . "Now you look like a king."

Tony slaps Loki on the shoulder. "Good luck you royal pain in the ass."

Loki breaths deeply. "Let's go to my wedding." The men disappear in a shimmer of green light. They appear on the roof and Bruce stands behind Loki as they march towards Frigga. He takes his place at Frigga's feet.

Crystal soon marches in followed by Darcy and the others. She takes her place next to Loki. She steals a glance at Loki is in awe of how handsome he looks. The silver armor makes him look royal, civil, and lethal. It contrasts his skin perfectly.

Loki steals a glance at Crystal and is awestruck. Her gown is golden and flowing. A gold crown of wheat holds the gold lace veil in place. Crystal looks every bit the queen his mother says she is.

The ceremony is hurried but when the ribbon is fastened around their hands they both feel it. The feelings become concrete when the ribbon disappears into their skin. A new connection is formed. A connection that surpasses speech and reason.

The new couple kiss and the small group cheers. The couple step down to leave the tower when a blinding white light shoots down from the sky. A squad of Einherjar stop them.

Thor parts the golden guards. "Odin All-Father requires your presence."