Chapter 137

I slid his ring that I had created on his finger, twisted metal of red and purple and they glowed on his finger. He kissed me hard, and I felt the energy swirl around us. He pulled back and looked in awe as the colors exploded above us. 

I stepped back and my ring flared brightly. All the stones lit up and I gave a cry and fell to my knees as pain went through my hand. All four colored lights swirled around me, keeping the guys from rushing to my side. I stared as the colors swirled faster and started to center around my hand. They kept shrinking until they only swirled around my hand and my guys were able to reach me. Slowly they swirled around my finger and then settled. I stared. In front of the ring from Loki's mother was a ring of metal. The four colors were twisted and braided together. They glimmered and light danced just under the surface of the metal. I looked up at the guys wide-eyed. They looked just as shocked.

"Lokes… I didn't do this. What does it mean?"

"It means our marriages are blessed by all the Gods of the nine realms." Loki's voice was hushed. "I have heard stories, but I have never seen it in person."

I felt the ring pulse and I knew he was right. I stood up quickly and jumped up and wrapped my arms around him. He laughed and I felt his arms go around my waist, supporting me and holding me close. 

I knew my eyes were shining. I felt nothing but pure joy. I felt Bucky's and Thor's arms come around both of us. I kissed Loki, sliding my tongue against his, licking his mouth, tasting him. He looked a little dazed when I pulled away. I turned my head and gave Thor the same type of kiss and then Bucky who was on my other side. Once I dazed them all, I wrapped my legs around Loki's waist, and I felt his hands shift to cup my ass to help support me. I wanted it to be easier on him, so I wasn't so heavy on his neck.

"I love you all so much, my husbands."

Suddenly we heard a loud noise outside and the window was filled with white light. We all looked at each other and Loki set me down. I quickly put clothes on me, Bucky and Thor and we all went out of the room and down the hall to the front door. Everyone else was doing the same. We all stepped out of the tower, and we stood there speechless. I glanced over and saw Tony, Steve, Nat, Wanda, Vision, Clint, Bruce, and Vision looking confused as they saw the man standing in our yard. I grinned when I looked and saw my husbands standing there stunned. 

"ODIN!!" I screamed and ran down the steps. I was being completely myself and didn't really stop to think about the fact he was the Allfather. I just knew he was the father of two of the men I loved. I flew to Odin and gave him a huge hug and a kiss on the cheek. 

"Hi Dad!" I tilted my head at him as his arms were still around me. "Well, I'm not trying to sound rude or anything but do you mind being Dad number two? Tony was the first person I ever considered a dad and I don't want him to feel that he isn't important too."

Odin laughed and gave me a squeeze. "Of course, my dear. I would expect no less from you. Your sense of honor and caring is one of the large reasons I admire you. I think if you wish Tony can be Dad and you may call me Father if that helps." 

I nodded and wrapped my arms around his neck. "Thank you for understanding, Father. I'm very honored to be considered and accepted as your daughter."

I pulled back and giggled. "Plus, I think Loki and Thor are still a little shell shocked over there. I know most everyone else doesn't know who you are but I'm guessing it's not usual for people to be this familiar with you?"

I saw Loki and Thor's eyes go wide and their jaws drop as Odin laughed and lifting me, spun me in a circle. I was giggling as he set me back on my feet. I glanced back and saw smiles on everyone's faces at how happy I was.

I went to Odin's side and took his arm, laying my hand on the inside of his elbow. I leaned my head against his shoulder. "Are you here because I married Thor?"

He smiled down at me. "In part my dear. I also came because of this." He tapped my new ring. "Your marriages were blessed by all the Gods and that is no light thing. Ripples have been felt in all the realms. And do not fret. They are ripples of joy." He placed his hand over mine as we started to walk toward everyone else. "And I love that you are comfortable and familiar with me. Most people fear me so do not dare. But as you tell my son, you dare much."

I laughed. "That's true. But honestly, I didn't even think of it to dare. I just see you as the father of two of the men that hold my heart. And that makes you family. And I don't stand on ceremony with family. This is who I am, like it or not, and I love being happy and free with family."

"I am pleased, Ariane. More than you realize. It gives me a feeling of being… normal. Not a king. Not the Allfather. Even my sons have always been formal with me. It is refreshing to have someone treat me just as a man. I see now why they love you so. You are a gift and a treasure."

Loki and Thor heard the last things that Odin had said. Loki moved first and came to Odin's side. I drew away a little. I saw the shock on Odin's face as Loki hugged him. 

"It's good to see you, Father." He laughed as he let go and stepped back. "May I call you Dad? Since Ariane can not?"

Odin looked stunned and then proud. "Always, Loki. Always." Odin grabbed Loki and hugged him hard. I saw tears in both Loki's and Odin's eyes as I watched father and son become family again. I skipped over to Tony and wrapped an arm around his waist. I felt his arm come around my shoulders and I leaned against him and sighed happily.

"Hi Dad. I love watching this."

"Hi Kiddo. I can see it's emotional, but can you explain what 'this' is?"