Chapter 31-Homeland
By: MysticFantasy
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"There have been many good times here on Midgard." Thor said with a smile.
"Yes but there was still that one time that you took us with you to Asgard." Clint reminded.
"A glorious day indeed." Thor mused.
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"Ok. I'll admit. This place is pretty fancy." Tony declared as they walked into the foyer of the palace. "Bt I guess that's what happens when you're the son of Odin."
Thor chuckled at his friend as he continued to lead the group through the palace. His father was in the Odinsleep and that left him to be in charge of his homeland until his father awakened.
This time, Thor wanted his friends to visit his home and help provide extra protection for Odin. The team was eager to accept. They had yet to actually see anything of Thor's realm so this was a real treat for them.
Everything around them was so big. The people were too. They all almost seemed to look like pro-wrestlers in tights and capes carrying weapons.
Finally, they reached the grand throne room. The five Avengers were in aw at the sight of the room. They were very amazed at the glory of the room that Thor had been in so many times during his life.
"One day, my coronation shall be held here." Thor mused. "Until then I am happy to fight as Asgard's prince. It still gives me more freedom to travel to Midgard to visit all of you and Lady Jane."
"Has she been here yet?" Natasha asked.
"No. Her profession keeps her busy but we are planning for her to come soon." Thor answered as he led them in another direction. This time, they entered the large courtyard.
It was sunfilled and had many beautiful plants. All of which were unknown to all of the five Avengers.
"Many of these plants are harmless but please stay clear of the red and purple ones. They do put a small illness on Asgardians so I know that they will not be very friendly to Midgardians." Thor advised.
"How are they bad?" Bruce asked as he looked at a red six petal flower from a distance.
"They give the same reaction to us that friend Stark gets after eatting all of those small green peppers on our theater night." Thor explained.
"Yeah, that would be bad for us since it's bad for you." Tony said, not wanting to think about what the flowers would to do him if he somehow got one in his system.
"Do not worry my friend. None of these plants are used in meals. But you will find many of the seasonings to delight your senses." Thor said.
"So, where do you get your meat? Hunting?" Clint asked.
"Yes. There are many hunters who go out daily to hunt. Both to feed their families and as a profession. There is one day a year that Asgardian hunters are allowed to go to Midgard or other realms in search of a prized boar to be served at a feast in Valhalla."
"Sounds fun." Clint said. "Let me know when the next one is. I might want to join in."
"Wonderful." Thor mused. "Come friends. I will show you to your bed chambers."
Upon coming to the bedrooms, Tony and Clint literally dove into the ones that Thor gave them. Each one were very pleased that the rooms were bigger than any other room they've slept in before.
Just like the others, they had large comfortable beds, greatly decorated furniture, large windows to let in the sunlight, grand fireplaces and even maid service if they needed it.
"What's with all the fur, Thor?" Clint asked as Tony laid across his large bed.
"They are pelts from hunting trips that I have been on with my friends and other hunters." Thor answered.
"There quite a few pelts." Bruce noted.
"There were many hunting trips." Thor replied. "Lady Sif and the warriors three provide me with much competition."
"Like I said, let me know when the next one is." Clint said. "Bruce, you'd like to join right?"
"I don't think that would be a good idea." Bruce replied.
"Maybe after you sample the delicacies at dinner you will change your mind." Thor said. "The banquet will take place in one hour. There are clothes provided for you if you'd like to change."
"I would love to dress like an Asgardian." Tony mused as he sat up and hurried over to the closet.
"Let's give him some privacy then. I'm sure we all remember the last time he wanted our opinion on a suit." Natasha said taking Steve by the hand and leaving the room.
Clint lightly shuddered as he followed the couple out of the room.
"Jealous!" Tony called after them and began to search the large closet for something he would like.
"Right." Natasha muttered and dragged Steve into her room. "I need your honest opinion."
"I always give it since you demanded it at the mall." he replied as he sat down and waited for her to appear in her first choice.
It took a good twenty minutes for him to decide which dress she looked best in for dinner. The soldier decided to stay in what he was wearing and, when they met with the others, he realized that only Natasha and Tony changed into the fancy Asgardian clothing.
In the dinning hall, the five Avengers were amazed at the large spread of food on the long table. All sorts of different things that looked strange and new to them but were normal to the people of this world.
The five took seats next to Thor and their cups were filled with a strong smelling liquid.
"Asgardian mead." Thor explained. "The drinks of your world do little to nothing to me but this surely will. I would be careful my friends. It may be a little too strong for you."
Tony playfully huffed.
"We'll see about that." he said.
Dinner began and the humans found themselves enjoying the meal.
Steve was easily matching the warriors around them in appetite. Which seemed to please most of them that a human could match up to them.
Natasha found herself in good company with Sif. Both of them exchanging useful tactics and methods to use in a fight.
Tony and Clint each were trying to see just how quickly and how much Asgardian mead could affect them.
Turned out a few sips was all it took. Luckily they had saved the testing until dinner was almost done and they all had full stomaches.
Still, Steve ended up carrying Clint to his room and Thor carrying Tony back to his. The rest of them were glad that they had listened to everything Thor told them.
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"I want more of that stuff." Tony stated.
"It'll last you quite a while since you couldn't even finish one cup." Bruce stated.
"Bruce, you're making me sound bad."