To Be A Weapon (Loki X Reader)

Before to Be a Weapon, Part Two

Thor eventually reached the throne room. He didn't bother knocking, just pushing the majestic doors open and walking inside.
The throne room was still damaged from the Dark Elves ship's crash, but repairs were being made. A few pillars were still broken, but all of the debris was gone.

Odin sat on his damaged throne and watched his son with his one good eye. As Thor approached him, he could see a faint dark circle under his father's remaining eye. Ever since Frigga's passing, the Allfather had not been able to sleep as peacefully as he once had. He was still grieving for Frigga.

Sometimes, when he was alone, he would look at the stars in the night sky, wondering if his love was watching over him and their two sons from Valhala.
Other nights, he would stare at the pillow on the bed he had shared with his wife, where Frigga's head would rest as she would sleep next to him.
Not a single soul in Asgard knew that he kept Frigga's small, painted portrait inside a locket, hidden deep within his pocket.

He felt guilt for Frigga's death, that he should never have left her side. Why didn't he leave some of the guards to protect her? However, he knew that his guards would have been no match for the Kursed that killed his wife.
He was truly grateful to both Loki and Thor for destroying the Kursed and Malekith, but he was not going to pardon Loki. Much of Asgard still felt anger towards Loki for his actions on Midgard and would not be so easily forgiven. If they were to hear that Loki's punishment had ceased, they might protest, which could lead to chaos in Asgard and that was the last thing they needed right now.
Odin had the feeling that that matter was what his true born son had come to talk to him about.

The Allfather watched as his son came to a stop in front of his throne. "Thor. What brings you back to Asgard so soon? I had thought you would be back on Midgard with Jane Foster."
Odin still didn't approve of his son's relationship with the Midgardian woman, mostly because he didn't want his son to be hurt.
He knew the lifespan of Midgardians.
Short, compared to that of the Asgardians.
Jane would probably die of old age while Thor stayed young in appearance and would be left behind with a broken heart.
Odin did not want that for his son. What he wanted was for Thor to be with a woman who shared the same lifespan as him. Like everyone else in Asgard, he knew that Sif had eyes for Thor, and he felt that Sif would make a fine wife for his son.
The Allfather would prefer for his son to be with the Asgardian female warrior than the human astrophysicist.
But it was too late for that now, as Odin had already given Thor his blessing. He could only hope that his son wouldn't take Jane's death to hard when the time came.

Odin cleared his head of those thoughts and directed his attention back to Thor as his son began to speak.
"Father, why is Loki still in his cell? Have you forgotten that he helped me defeat Malekith and the Dark Elves?"
"I suspected that this is why you have come." The Allfather shakes his head. "Despite Loki's previous good deeds, he is still guilty for his actions on Midgard. As such, he must remained punished and in his cell."
"Can you not lessen his punishment? Does he not at least deserve to have his punishment made less severe?"
"If you were the Allfather, then you would be able to make the final decisions. But as you are not the Allfather, you cannot."

Thor thought for a moment before speaking again. "Father. If I may have your permission to make a suggestion-"
"You don't need my permission. You'll just say it anyway," Odin said, with just the slightest sense of humor.
"Perhaps I can take Loki to Midgard with me and have him stay in brother Stark's tower. He would not be allowed to leave the tower unless he is given permission and if he causes any trouble and uses his magic for any nefarious purpose, he will be punished. The Avengers will be staying in the tower as well and if anything goes wrong, we will defeat him. We have once before."

Odin hesitated. No doubt, the people of Asgard would be thrilled to have Loki gone. And if Loki wasn't here, then that was one less thing he'd have to worry about. But would the Avengers be able to handle Loki? He could be such a handful, after all.
After mulling it over for a bit, Odin sighed. "Very well. However, he must stay with you at all times. Should I hear from Heimdall that Loki is doing anything out of reason, there will be consequences. He will get one chance. If he fails to comply in any way, then I shall have no choice but to impose a much harsher sentence upon him. Are you certain that you are willing to take on the responsibility of watching over your brother?"
Thor nodded. "I am."

"Very well. Guards!" Odin shouted.
Two guards entered the throne room. "Yes, Allfather?"
"Draw forth the Warriors Three and Lady Sif," Odin instructed.
The guards quickly left to complete their task.
The Allfather looked back at his son. "The Warriors Three and Lady Sif shall accompany you to Loki's cell. They will escort you and Loki to Midgard through the Bifrost in case he causes any trouble."

Thor smiled to himself. The thought of introducing his friends to Lady Natasha and the others... Well, it would certainly be interesting. He had a feeling that Sif and Natasha would become good friends, as would Fandral and Tony. He could also see Hogun getting along with Banner, as they both didn't talk very much.

"Thank you, father." Thor turned to leave but stopped when Odin spoke to him once more.
"Thor."
The god of thunder turned to face the king of Asgard.
"I hope that you will succeed in this plan of yours and all goes well. See to it that Loki changes; for the better."
"I will, father."
As Thor left the throne, Odin whispered to himself.

"I pray that you do."