The Love Of Mischief

Chapter 43

It was around mid-morning when Loki and I walked towards the main hall, my heart thumped against my ribcage. I had been up since the crack of dawn. I had hardly slept a wink all night. This was the second time that I had to speak to Lord Odin. I mean, I've spoken to him before but this felt different. I was so nervous. I kept thinking about what could happen. I could be killed on the spot. I could be banished. Imprisoned. There were so many possibilities. Out of habit, I put my hands in my pockets. I don't know why I thought there would be something in there.
"Everything will be fine" Loki whispered. Placing a hand on my back, making me jump. I took my hands out of my pockets. I had to stop walking "Didn't mean to make you jump"
"Sorry was in my own world" Loki looked at me and waved his hand at me. I thought he was waving. He had a smirk on his face.
"Put your hands back in your pockets" He whispered. I complied. To my shock, I found a rose "Been a while since I did this"
"I always loved it when you gave me a rose" I took it out and smelled it. I put the rose into my apron. We linked hands. Loki looked towards the end of the corridor.
"This is giving me major Deja Vu vibes" Loki spoke. I nodded slowly "Last time we stood at this door, Father found out about us"
"And I yelled at him" I pinched my lips "Only this time we ain't being summoned"
"I was so proud of you when you did that. And a little turned on" Loki beamed. I closed my eyes and sighed "Then why does it feel like we are in trouble?"
"Because you are the God Of Mischief? And you're always in trouble" I jested. Loki made a fake shock face.
"Amelia Grace. I'll have you know that I have been perfectly behaved these last few months" Loki folded his arms, Sulking like a child.
"I have as much faith in that statement as I have faith that Thor spends hours a day, perfecting his hair" I too folded my arms. I stared straight at Loki. Neither of us blinked. Loki towered over me. We had a staring contest. Which only lasted about a minute as both of us burst out laughing.
"He does spend a lot of time on his hair" Loki agreed. Then looked to the main hall's door "Come on. Let's face them together"

As we walked into the hall, Something seemed different, Lord Odin wasn't sitting on his throne. In fact, he was sitting at the bottom of it. Smiling. Lady Frigga was on his left (Our right). Both seemed happy. While they were like this, You wouldn't think they were the rulers of Asgard.
"Calm your storm, I can hear your heart from here" Loki mumbled "Though once again, I should really take my own advice" I grinned as we approached the King and Queen.
"My Lord. My Lady" I bowed. Lady Frigga bobbed her head once while Lord Odin sat there.
"Mother, Father" Loki nodded his head.
"My dears, Your back! When did you arrive?" Lady Frigga rose. She hugged us both.
"Last night. We would have come to say hello and all that but we were tired" Loki explained "We also have some news for you"
"Oh lordy" Lord Odin sighed. He didn't seem interested.
"I have asked Amelia for her hand in marriage" Loki pulled me at my waist and I held up my left hand.
"When did this happen?" Lady Frigga held my left hand "Beautiful ring"
"On what was supposed to be our final night on Midgard"
"But that was 3 days ago. Why are you so late?" Lord Odin was now standing up.
"I had a power meltdown" I looked away. Lady Frigga just nodded.
"Nothing more needs to be said. You overloaded on power. It happens" Lady Frigga sympathized "Did you also get the answers you were searching for?" I looked at Loki. I looked at him as if to ask if we are really doing this. He simply nodded. I took a deep breath.
"I did and I didn't. The Avengers found the base that I was held in and destroyed it but they also found a file with my name on it" I wrung my hands.
"And what did this file tell you?" Lord Odin waved his hand at me.
"It had the name of my parents in it" I muttered. I was scared. Loki did some fancy hand movements and produce my file.
"This should make it easier" He gave the file to his mother. He then held me tightly.
"I wasn't aware Herja had a child?" Lord Odin looked at Lady Frigga.
"Neither was I. It must have been while she was kidnapped. Remember she came back black as charred coal" Lady Friga scanned further down the page. She stopped around the middle "You sure this correct?"
"I only know what I have read" I pinched my lips. Lord Odin was confused so Lady Frigga pointed to a section.
"That is not possible" He looked at me "His head is in the vault! I put it there" He started pacing.
"Darling, You need to calm down!"
"I killed Surtur myself. How can he be her father?!" Lord Odin pointed at me.
"What about his son? He could be her father" Lady Frigga joined Lord Odin in the pacing. They were almost in sync with each other. Guess that's what a few thousands of years do for a marriage. Loki's head just followed his parents. They kept talking.
"Can people stop talking like I am not here?" I spoke. The Gods stopped in their tracks.
"So you are half fire Demon and half Valkyrie?" Lord Odin stared at me.
"Believe me when I say that I wish I wasn't" I let out a shaky breath.
"And you are okay with this" Lord Odin stared at Loki.
"If you are implying about Amelia being the daughter of Surtur or Surtur Jr then yes, It has been discussed and yes I am okay with it" Loki looked down at me "Amelia once said that she didn't care what race I was. So I say the same thing. I don't care if she is a Fire Demon, Frost Giant, Light Elf, Maybe Dark Elf, A Zombie, male, Midgardian or even an animal. I love her for that reason. She is still Amelia" Loki tightened his grip on me "Tell me father, what is your stand on this?"
"A frost Giant and a half breed? Where do think I stand on this? You do know what this means don't you?"
"That The 9 Realms will be more protected than ever?" Loki sighed. Lord Odin went to walk off but Loki followed him "Father, I have waited a hundred lifetimes for someone like Amelia. I am never letting her go. If you wish to banish her, Then you lose me too. I would take everything and anything life throws at us to make her happy. That is what a man does for his woman. Even if she is part Fire Demon" Loki took two steps back and was now facing me. He smiled softly as he held my face in his hands "I would give it all up. My title, My life here. Everything"
"You would stand by someone who could bring Ragnorok to the realm"
"It is no bother to me. I believe I have too wanted to destroy this realm once or twice" Loki smiled "Father, I will ask you this again, what is your stand on this?" Lord Odin walked over to us and stared at me. His gaze was unreadable. His face was like stone.
"This is it. I am going to be smited" I spoke in my head. As if he was reading my mind, Loki instinctively put his arm in front of me. Pushing me slightly behind him so he was between me and Lord Odin.
"Odin, Be nice" Lady Frigga warned.
"All I have to say on this matter is," Lord Odin's voice boomed across the hall. I gripped Loki's hand. We heard the doors fling open and saw Thor, The Warriors 3 and Lady Sif come storming down the hall. So that's why we haven't seen Thor this morning, He went to get back up.
"How long do you think he spent on his hair?" Loki whispered. I let out a little giggle.

"Have we missed anything good?" Lord Fandral spoke. He grinned at me. Loki rolled his eyes.
"What are you lot doing here?" Loki sighed as he used his other hand and pinched his nose.
"Thor said that you had something to tell your father and that we were not to miss it" Lord Volstagg looked at his nails. Loki turned to face his brother.
"Really?" Loki tapped his foot. I tilted my head to the left.
"I don't know what they are talking about" Thor grinned cheekily as he placed a hand on Loki's shoulder.
"Sure you don't" Loki rolled his eyes "Anyway. You have already missed everything. Father was about to make his decision" Loki shoved Thor's hand off him. Even though he wanted to kill him at that particular moment, I knew Loki was happy and grateful that Thor and his friends were here.
"Someone catch me up" Lord Hogun raised his hand. Lady Sif, Lord Volstagg and Lord Fandral wanted to know as well. Lady Frigga took them to the side so she could explain everything.
"So while your mother is dealing with them, I can give you my verdict" Lord Odin announced. Loki was still in front of me but now Thor was close by. It still didn't help calm my nerves.
"And what is it?"