43 Chapter 43 Surprise

The days after were constant balls, parties, and gigantic feasts as there were so many announcements that I kind of lost count. We had welcome back balls for Loki and I after everything that happened with the Dark Order. The tale of Loki nearly dying to save me gave him a lot of praise and it seems he has the full respect of the people. All happy to have him back and impressed with his love and dedication for protecting the realm, defeating the order, and risking everything to save me. This made me so happy as I knew how important it is to him that the people liked and respect him. And now they all do, all doubts about him cleared. Loki now seems a lot happier and confident, no longer seeing himself as a monster. He never was one but I am pleased he finally believes that.

Unfortunately, I got a lot of praise as well for saving him but it was more bearable with Loki by my side. Everyone got used to my wings quickly so I barely got any stares but I found often some curious aristocrats asked too many questions. About my wings, my stronger powers, and about how I managed to find and save Loki. I often tried to change the topic or Loki would steer me away whenever I wasn't comfortable with the million questions. And then the announcement was finally made that Loki and I are engaged.

The celebrations lasted weeks, every night having large feasts and eloquent balls in our honour. With the tales of the order and our hardships, it has made our relationship status more popular than ever before. So much it felt like the balls would never stop and yet I loved every second. Finally, me and Loki could celebrate our engagement and I could show off my engagement ring and talk about happier times. The idea of getting married to Loki has made me so happy, so thrilled that I will be his and he will be mine. He will be my husband and the idea that we would be together until we die, makes me so happy and excited. Nothing will tear us apart and I can't wait to start the next chapter of our lives, as husband and wife.

And yet with the celebrations, I have been a tad disappointed as we couldn't celebrate our engagement with my brother or my friends from Earth. We did send invitations, even got permission from Odin so they could come but they had to decline as something was going on Earth. Some natural disaster and they couldn't come. But I tried not to let it upset me as me and Loki are happy and with the order gone, it's time to begin planning our future. I just hope that I get to see them before I get married.

The next few months slipped by and me and Loki got consumed with planning our wedding. It took up most of our time and yet it has been a lot of fun. I've been spending a lot more time with Frigga and Sif, doing our vows, choosing a wedding dress and then doing the other arrangement with Loki as well. We have barely had time to do anything else and occasionally we just hide in the library and do magic for an hour or two to get a break. But still, with every arrangement made, our wedding day was getting closer and closer. I'm so excited but petrified. Loki will be my husband, I will be his wife which means I could potentially be Queen one day if Loki is chosen to be the next King. He seems to doubt it but it's possible and it's a scary thought. That's a lot of responsibility and yet I don't mind as long as I get to be with Loki. I just want to spend the rest of my life with him, happily married and with the man I love. I do wonder what my mischievous prince has planned for our honeymoon?

Today is the day. It's finally our wedding day and I'm in Frigga's chambers getting ready with the help of her and Sif. I stayed in Sif's chambers last night so I was away from Loki as my actual room is too close to him and it would be impossible to resist him. Hence her watching over me so I don't run back to him which was tempting. But it's bad luck to see the bride just before the wedding and I want to honour that tradition. Even if it does suck.

The wedding is in a few hours and we have been doing my hair, makeup, and helping me get into his wedding dress that screams I'm Loki's bride. It's so eloquent and sports Loki's colours. It's an emerald green gown, low cut with a golden helm, and has roses that go down the side which goes all the way down to the end. I also had some extra design input and requested them to put small golden horns around the bottom that looks like Loki's helmet. I couldn't resist. It's also backless so I didn't have to worry about my wings and is designed to show off my curves. As well as a cape that also has a hole in it for my wings and drags behind me. I look flawless, beautiful and I can't wait for Loki to see me in it. His jaw is going to drop at the sight of me and I can't wait to see him, waiting at the top of the aisle for me. I can't wait to marry him.

I'm practically ready with Frigga doing the finishing touches and Sif has stepped out for a minute to speak to Thor. Anticipation is building and I'm so excited and nervous. I'm going to be proclaiming my love in front of so many people and on top of that, after today I will be Loki's wife and future Queen. It's a lot to think about and yet I am a bit sad that I have no one to walk me down the aisle. Sif has offered to walk me which I accepted but I kind of wished Tony could do it. He is my family, even if we are not technically blood related and I haven't seen him since the order came back and I got my wings. I guess he is too busy to come.

Taking a breath, I let my wings come out and I look like an angel as I stand in the mirror, admiring the dress and my hair that has been plated to one side with gold tints in it. Frigga and Sif have done such a good job.

"You ok?" Frigga asks me, "You seem a bit sad. Cold feet?"

"Off course not. I can't wait to marry Loki it's just… I kind of hoped my brother Tony could have been here today. But I guess he can't make it." I say with a small sad smile.

She smiles at me, putting an arm around me, "I'm sure he wanted to be here as did your parents, both your adoptive and biological. They would all be proud of you, at how far you come. You are an extraordinary woman and after today, you get to live a happy life with my son." This makes me smile, "Do you know what he has planned for the honeymoon?"

I shake my head, "He said it was a surprise. Actually, he said he had a lot of surprises up his sleeve but he is the God of Mischief so I shouldn't be surprised. I'm so excited and yet really nervous."

"Have a bit of wine to help with your nerves and I will see what is going on. Sif has been gone a while."

I nod, "Thanks Frigga."

She smiles before she leaves my side and I pick up my glass of wine and have a sip. It tastes divine and helps calm me a little. But I put it back down on the table, not wanting to spill any on my dress as I force myself to relax and stay positive. I am sad Tony isn't here but I'm going to get married and that thought makes me so happy. My wings flutter at the notion and I fiddle with the engagement ring as I look at the pendant around my neck, shining against the light. I am dressed to perfection and I am ready to get married.

I check the time and I have less than half an hour before the wedding is supposed to start. Frigga and Sif haven't returned yet and I wonder what is going on. But I don't get a chance to think when the door opens and Frigga comes in and over to me, smiling brightly.

"Where is Sif? Is something wrong?"

She shakes her head, "Nothing is wrong, just some last-minute changes to the wedding that my son failed to tell me about." She looks at me, "Someone else is going to walk you down the aisle."

I look at her intrigued and confused, "Who? I have no one else apart from Sif."

She smiles, "I believe Loki wished to surprise you. Let me get him."

Then she leaves her chambers again and I turn back to the mirror, wondering what my mischievous prince is up to now. It must be one of the surprises he was going on about but who else is going to walk me down the aisle? Maybe one of the warriors of three or maybe one of my friends on earth? I know Tony can't come even though he never answered the invitation. Actually, none of them did and it makes me wonder. Unless…

I'm so distracted with my thoughts that I don't hear the door open again and someone come in until I hear his voice.

"Did you really think I would miss your wedding day sis?"

My eyes widen in shock as I recognise his voice, making me smile but shocking me to the bone. I didn't think he was coming and a part of me doesn't want to believe it. But I would know my brother's voice anywhere.

I turn around to see Tony standing by the door, dressed in a suit with a large smile on his face. He hasn't changed much since I last saw him but I can tell he is getting older, nearly in his 60's but I am so happy to see him. I can't believe he came. He came and he is actually here and I can hardly believe it. And yet he is standing not far from me and he is going to walk me down the aisle. I'm so happy and yet shocked.

I look at him shocked but with a smile on my face, "Tony."

He smiles, "Surprised?"

"Surprised?" I go over to him, "I had no idea you were coming but I am so glad you are here."

This makes him chuckle as he comes over to me and I hug him, so happy to see him and he carefully hugs me back. We are both smiling as we pull apart and he looks at me, staring at me in awe before looking at my wings resting behind me.

"You look stunning." He says with a smile, "And your wings? Just… wow. Loki even told me you had wings so it wouldn't shock me but I could hardly believe it. Can you fly?"

I laugh, "A little bit but I have been busy."

He nods, "Oh yes I have heard. It seems you and your future husband have been up to a lot since I saw you last. Both nearly dying and getting wings." He shakes his head, "And I didn't think you could surprise me anymore."

"I believe you are doing the surprising today. I hadn't heard from you and I was so worried. I missed you brother."

He frowns, "I missed you and I'm so sorry I couldn't come to your engagement celebrations. So much was going on but there was no way I was going to miss your wedding day."

I smile, so happy, "I'm so glad you are here."

"Well, you can thank your mischievous husband to be." He says with a smirk, "He came to collect me and all our friends this morning so we could surprise you. And so I could have the honour of walking you down the aisle."

My eyes widen, "What? Our friends are here too!!"

He chuckles, "They all are here and even Fury and Coulson decided to come. No way we are missing you marrying reindeer games."

I shake my head, so happy and I almost can't believe this is happening. Not only did Loki arrange to bring Tony to Asgard to walk me down the aisle like I wanted. He also brought all my friends from Earth to surprise me. He really outdid himself, surprised me, shocked me and I'm in a state of pure happiness. I can't wait to marry him.

Taking a breath, I feel tears of happiness in my eyes, "God I love that man."

"Hey no tears." Tony remarks, "You don't want to smudge your makeup and I promised the Queen to make sure you walk down the aisle, intact. And I don't want to disobey orders."

I laugh, pulling myself together, "Tony you are the king of disobeying orders."

He chuckles, "Ok you have a point."

"I'm so glad you are here." I say with a smile.

"So am I. Come here."

Then he hugs me again and I hug him before we hear a knock at the door and we pull apart to see Sif standing there. She smiles at us, beaming and it's clear everyone knew they were coming but me. But if she is here, it must be time.

She nods at me, "Its time. You ok?"

I smile, "More than ok. We will be right behind you."

Wishing me luck, she leaves the room and I turn to Tony who holds out his arm, "Ready to go soon to be Mrs Reindeer games?"

"I'm ready."

Then I take his arm, both of us smiling before we leave Frigga's chamber and make our way to the throne room. The corridors are lined with soldiers, bowing as we go past and I feel the anticipation rising as we get closer. It's finally time for me to marry the love of my life and with my brother by my side and all my friends here, I'm ready. I am more than ready to start the next chapter of my life with him, where we can start a family and be together forever. Nothing else can keep us apart.