Frost & Fire

Chapter 41 (Abigail)

We walked back into the castle and went to one of the sitting rooms we rarely used, which made it perfect. Nobody would be expecting us here, but I knew with tension rising, I would have to send Loki back to the main council meeting. "Call if you need me." He said softly before leaving to try reducing the other council members.

"What is it you think you can give us that is worth the same as our technology?" Rhys asked once we were alone and we sat down.

"For one, I heard you still have some diseases that us midgardians have not only suffered, but we have vaccines for and medicine. I have been working with the Wakandans to learn more about their vibranium to work with some of my self cooling units. I had created it originally when some of us had to go to Hel, but then have been able to make it better." I said as I reached into my pocket and put the small device on the table. "It's small enough to even be used with children. Given, it's in the trial stages with anyone under eighteen, but we're working on it. I use one constantly here so I can handle the cold."

"You are a Midgardian married to a Jotun and rule next to him as if you were one of them?" Rhys asked confusingly.

"Yes, I am." I said with a smile. "I have also had to battle a lot to get to where we were and to change how they see strength. In fact, Loki had helped to prove my ideals on equality aren't just a fantasy and that's why we started the United Interealm Council. We are always getting visitors on Midgard, but usually we immediately see them as enemies and I don't want that again."

"So are you the representative for Midgard?"

"Not permanently. We're still trying to work with the avengers and my father." I could tell by the look he gave me that he didn't really trust the intentions of having my father involved because most father's would side with their daughter on everything. "And no, not in my family. My father and I have different opinions on almost everything. He likes to make sure he's got the bigger stick in wars while I prefer to keep peace and use our technology for a greater good. We can go back and forth, but if I can talk to Suri, does this sound like something your people could agree to?"

"It does. You know how to get a hold of me, correct, Queen Abigail?"

I nodded and led him back to the main conference hall to pull Loki away for a moment. I was going to head back to earth once things calmed down and everyone went back to their realms in order to make sure the leaders were on board as well. While I needed to try to get to Suri, I also wanted to take some time to check up on Bucky and make sure he was doing okay and how the house hunt was going.

When I had been there last, we had talked about just getting a house because both of us hated the idea of moving or not being able to do whatever we wanted. Plus, he wanted to be able to let the kids have a yard to play in no matter what he found. "I'll stay here this time, but when you and Rhys go to speak to Suri I do want to go back with you."

"Of course, Daddy, and I'll let you know what's going on as soon as I know, okay?" I asked as I kissed him goodbye.

The portal opened up as it usually did in the front yard of the Avengers tower and I walked in to find Bucky who was sitting in a chair in front of Steve.

"Hey, Abby." Steve said when he noticed me and I took off my unit. "Back so soon?"

"Yeah, ran into a couple of problems." I said with a small shrugs. "Hey, Wolfie."

"Hi, Babydoll." Bucky said as we kissed hello. "Anything I can do to help?"

I nodded. "Yes, actually if you're willing. Do you know where I can find Suri?" I asked before looking over to Steve. "Also, I'm going to have a big favor to ask you. I need someone who can't be persuaded too easily on the interealm council. My father is still being a bit of an asshole so I was hoping if the stick was out of your ass, maybe you could?"