28 Chapter 28 Our Enemy

All he said to me… I never realised how much I actually affected him back when we first met. I knew he was surprised that I defended him and that I was kind. But I never realised how much I did for him, saved him… and now I do. And it makes me love him even more.

We finally pull apart to breathe and we are both panting heavily, still smiling as we hold onto each other.

"I love you Katrina." He whispers, getting his breath back.

I smile, doing the same, "I love you Loki, with all my heart." I move my hands from his chest to his neck and his hair, loving it long, "I never realised you felt like that when we first met."

He smiles at me sadly, "I was a shell of a guy back then and you gave me life. I honestly don't think I would have survived or even be here if I had never met you. You saved me as much as I saved you and now I want to spend the rest of my life loving you. My ravishing beautiful fiancée."

I smile, "We saved each other." I move my hand so I can look at the ring, "I can't believe you are my fiancé, it's just so beautiful."

"Well I did spend over a week making it." He says with a chuckle, "And it was worth it. It had to be perfect for my princess."

"It is." I whisper, "And so was your proposal. No dinner required."

He smile, "Well we can have a private celebration once the Dark Order is defeated and begin planning the rest of our lives together. As well as celebrating with your friends and family with all the private balls and feasts."

My eyes widen as I look at him, "I could invite Tony and his family and our friends. They will be so thrilled when they find out." Then he gives me a look and my eyes widen, "They already know?!"

"Off course they do. I even asked your brother for your hand which he gave, thank god." He tells me, a glimmer of mischief in his eye, "I will make sure they can all come to the feast and the balls but we should probably go. Everyone is expecting us."

I chuckle, "So much for us going to the throne room promptly."

We laugh before we kiss again and then we leave the library and finally make our way to the throne room. Loki's arm around me and me resting against him, both of us smiling. I'm his fiancée and I can't wait to marry him. For us to finally be husband and wife, to be together forever and I can't wait. And even though I'm so excited and happy, I remember quickly that the order tried to kidnap me and no doubt will come back for me. It terrifies me since he was so cryptic and I don't even know what he meant by 'rare'. But I am happy right now and I won't let Damian spoil my happiness, not now. I will worry about him later as I want to enjoy being with Loki, my fiancé.

God I love him so much and yet with the order looming over us, I fear they will rip me from him and break us forever. But Loki will always save me, always and I hope one day I can do the same. And not just emotionally but physically. However all I really hope is that we are always together and nothing will tear us apart. I want to be with him forever, for eternity.

It doesn't take long before we finally arrive at the throne room and go inside, both of us still smiling like Cheshire cats. We spot the council table has been brought out into the throne room for once and Odin, Frigga and Thor are sat around it along with Sif and the warriors of three. All of them are in deep discussions and by the look of it, something else has happened. Apart from my attempted kidnapping as they are going on about multiple attacks and I'm worried if anyone got hurt. So we hurry over to them quickly and they all smile when they see us, seeming relieved that we are both ok. But look at us curious, surprised that we are both so happy considering I was nearly kidnapped by the Dark Order.

"You guys took your time." Thor says, scolding us, "We have been waiting."

Loki chuckles as we reach them, "That might have been my fault. We got a tad distracted." He looks at Sif, "And you can stop following me. I know she knows."

Her faces pale and she smiles sheepishly, "Yeah sorry about… that…" She then sees the engagement ring and gasps in shock, "Oh my god he proposed!!"

All of their eyes widen in shock and gasp in surprise as I hold up my left hand showing off my gorgeous engagement ring. Immediately they all begin congratulating us, jumping out of their seats to hug us and they are all so happy for us. But soon we are going to have to push this good news aside so we can tackle the Dark Order and explain everything that happened. So once we have all calmed, we join them at the table with Loki and Sif beside me with Thor next to him.

Odin smiles at us, "I'm pleased to hear of your engagement. We have been waiting for you to ask her for a while son."

"Well I had to make the perfect ring for my princess." He says, kissing me on the forehead, "It just so happened Katrina already knew thanks to Sif and accidently let it slip after I saved her. But she said yes and that's all that matters."

I smile, taking Loki's hand, "Well I wasn't going to say no was I? I just wished the Dark Order had not appeared. But your proposal was perfect none the less." I then look at Odin, "Is it true? That there were multiple attacks?"

Odin nods, "It seems the Dark Order opened at least 10 portals throughout Asgard. Most were in the palace, blocking exists and appearing in main halls and function rooms. We managed to apprehend quite a few and no one was seriously injured. But we are going to have to prepare for a larger attack in the coming days." He looks at me, "From what I have heard, you met their leader?"

I nod, "Unfortunately I did."

"Do you mind telling us what happened?" He asks, "The more we know the more it will help with understanding our enemy."

I take a breath before explaining what happened, "Well a black portal opened up in the library and the Dark Order came through with their leader. I tried to run and defend myself but they easily captured me. They were very skilled and blocked most of my attacks. Then I met their leader, Damian, who said he wanted me for my power and something else… something rare." I cringe but go on, "He tied me up to the post while he opened up another portal. I called out to Loki telepathically and told him what was going on and where they were. Once the portal was open, the men started leaving and he was about to take me through when Loki turned up and saved me."

Loki puts his arm around me, comforting me, "I managed to surprise them thanks to what Katrina told me but they were professionally trained, even knew how to defend against magical spells. Still I bested them easily and saved Katrina but he escaped through the portal before I could close it."

Odin nods, taking a moment to digest what we have said before looking at me, "The something rare that he hinted at. Do you have any idea what he means?"

I shake my head, "I'm not sure. It must be connected to my magic somehow, maybe my parents, but I have no idea for sure. He was very cryptic and psycho."

"I see." He states before saying, "Well for the time being, the palace shall be locked down and magically warded to prevent them opening up any more portals inside the palace." He looks at Thor, "Son I need you and all the warriors able to fight to prepare for another attack. They will definitely return since they know Katrina is here."

Thor nods, "Off course Father. I shall get them ready for battle and start organising regular patrols around the palace."

"Good," Odin then looks at me, "The Dark Order have always been relentless in coming after you Katrina and until we can defeat them, you are in extreme danger. I think it would be safest if you stick with my son at all times until they are defeated."

I nod, "Don't worry I have no intentions of leaving his side."

Loki holds me tighter, keeping his arm around, "I will protect her father."

Odin nods, satisfied, "Alright just both of you be careful. You are both in a lot of danger but at least with the Dark Order out of hiding, we can defeat them once and for all."

This makes me smile, "Let's hope so."