50) Asgard

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Riley ran into Loki's arms and wrapped her arms around his waist, she held Tony and Steve's hands as Bucky kissed her shoulder and told Loki they were ready. Loki called for Heimdall and the bright light surrounded them. Riley squealed in fear and excitement only to hear a deep and rich chuckle from next to her. Looking around an equally stunned Steve, she found a tall man with piercing eyes. "Hello prince Loki and mates. I have watched much of your lives and am proud to see you as our mischievous Prince's counterparts. It is lovely to meet you Princess Riley. You are one who is shrouded in mystery. It is a pleasure to meet you nonetheless though." The man bowed his head in respect before turning his eyes back to the massive sword in front of him. It appeared to be locked into the mechanism on the ground. Riley was watching in awe, looking to her other side, she noticed the same look of awe and curiosity reflected in Tony's eyes. 

"Time for us to go. I want to show you around a bit before Thor gets here with eagle eye."

"That still isn't his name Loki and Clint is like a brother to me. Shouldn't we be here to greet our siblings when they arrive?"

Heimdall gave another rich laugh. "Oh I like you. If you ever ascend to the throne Loki, keep her close. She is a natural."

Before anyone could think of a response, Heimdall turned the sword in the lock and another beam of light appeared before a screaming Clint was heard. As the light faded, there was Thor laughing hard and Clint gripping his own chest as he gasped for breath. "THAT WAS TERRIFYING AND NOTHING LIKE AN ELEVATOR THOR!!"

Riley stepped forward and let Clint lean forward with his head on her shoulder. He was calming down as she told him to breathe. Before long, he stood up and threatened to shoot Thor with an exploding arrow when he least expected it. Loki and Thor shared a smile before both turning to Clint and clapping him on the back. "This way to Asgard."

Loki held Bucky and Riley's hands as Tony wrapped an arm around her waist from her other side and Steve walked beside Tony. Thor and Clint followed behind so they could all watch Riley's reaction to her soon to be second home. 

She didn't disappoint as she gasped and hopped up and down a little. Clint had to admit that it was truly breathtaking and he was excited to see it for the first time too. Nothing compared to watching his all but genetic little sister express herself freely though. He had seen her reserved and quiet for so long, her being open and truly herself was more amazing than even the golden city in the sky. 

After they reached the doors, there were many people greeting Thor and shying away from Loki. Riley noticed this and raised their entwined fingers to kiss the back of his hand. She could see how tense he already was and watched him more than the people. She smiled as he seemed to ignore the crowd and began to point out the architecture and giving her a historical tour of the square. 

It wasn't too long before they reached the palace and were instructed to continue to the throne room. Once there, Thor strode in with purpose, half dragging a nervous Clint along with him. Steve and Tony followed behind a much slower Loki who was holding the hands of both his mates still. 

"Ah, my son's! It has been too long since I have seen you in our realm. What brings you here today?" There was an older man with long white hair and a missing eye. Riley briefly thought to herself about all the men in power missing an eye before turning her attention back to the man in question. She watched as all of the men bowed or kneeled before the man and she was reminded of the first fight Steve said he had with Loki. He had also been trying to make people kneel, was it because of this man here. She mulled it over before giving a brief bow. 

The old man in question, who was apparently the father of her mate and his brother, raised a brow at her. "You are interesting. There are two here who are chemically altered, as are you child but there is something more to you than just that. What are you?"

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