"Lilly!" Steve tries to sit up but is too sore to move.

"I'm here baby. Don't move. You're still recovering." Lilly kisses her husband's forehead to soothe and calm his nerves.

"What happened?"

"Odin is dead and Thor is king. He fell asleep. I guess that is normal. Dad says he'll wake up in about three days. Oh…and you're the king of Asgard until he does." Lilly says.

"Queen's Consort Regent." Lady Eir corrects her, scowling at the couple.

"Yeah, whatever lady." Lilly scowls back. "These people don't like us very much."

"How long was I out?"

"All day yesterday. Dad had to recall the rest of Asgard's soldiers from earth. He had Heimdall tell Tony that we are all okay and what happened. A few people got killed and a lot of people got hurt. Our wedding became a galactic blood bath Steve."

"Where's Loki?"

"He's in the throne room, taking care of business. Grandpa's lackeys are both pissed and relieved. It's pretty funny." She chuckles.

"Do you think they will try anything?" Steve asks. Lilly shakes her head.

"Apparently Odin's mind has been going for a while now. He's been cruel to the people and issuing ridiculous edicts."

"Like what?"

"He made it illegal to sell potatoes on Thursdays." Lilly chuckles.

"Does anyone know why?"

"Because Thursday is Thor's day and Thor didn't like potatoes when he was a baby, or some other crazy bullshit."

"Wow. That is pretty crazy but at least it was harmless."

"The punishment for selling the potatoes was death."

"Oh."

"Yeah. After that being ruled for three days by my dad seems like heaven."

"But aren't you Queen?"

"Yes but I don't know what to do, and the people here know it, which is why they are listening to him…her. I'll be glad when my Dad doesn't look like a woman anymore. Anyway, Odin has been neglecting Asgard and Dad is taking care of all that stuff. Taxes, food, security, and supplies for the Army. They are relieved to have legal permission and guidance on that stuff. Apparently Odin put a couple of his advisors to death for trying to take care of matters without his say so."

"They must be choking on the irony."

"Yeah no shit! Speaking of irony…HUSBAND…the minute you are able to stand at attention I'm going to drag you to the nearest secluded corner and make you consummate me." Lilly issues an edict of her own. Steve laughs but it hurts his gut and he winces with each chuckle.

"How long will I be down?"

"Another day or two. They've got all the primo potions in this place." Lilly leans into Steve's ear to whisper. "I'm stealing some before we leave."

"Wait, if Thor is King and Loki is pregnant…they're not coming back with us are they?"

"No they're not. With the regime change they need to be here. Notifications of Odin's death and Thor's succession have been sent out to the neighboring realms. Uncle Thor's coronation will be held when he wakes up. It's a big deal."

"I'm sorry Lilly. I know you were just getting to know Loki and that you love him very much."

"I will miss him but Dad said once the baby is born he'll be able to visit a lot, and I can come here anytime I want."

"So the worry is over." Steve says.

"Yeah. It really is. That protection spell worked too. I don't think I would have survived it like you did."

"I'd do it again. I love you so much Mrs. Rogers."

"Ooh, say that again."

"Mrs. Rogers."

"Mmm…"

"Mrs. Rogers." Steve smiles into their kiss and Lilly climbs on top of Steve to cuddle him. It is late in the morning and they have nothing but time now to enjoy what should be their honeymoon.

XxXxXxXx

"Wow, Uncle Thor looks different." Lilly whispers to Loki.

"You don't need to whisper dear. You won't wake him."

"Do the powers of the Allfather contain Rogaine? He's going to need a major haircut when he gets up."

"Not until after the coronation. The long beard is sort of a hallmark of the transference of power." Loki says.

"Yeah, but he looks homeless."

"How does he look homeless? He's wearing a golden nightgown."

"Like a pimp…that panhandles." Lilly snickers. Loki can't help but laugh at the mental image as well.

"You know he can hear everything you are saying." Loki says.

"What? You said I wouldn't wake him up!"

"He's not awake, but he is aware of everything that is transpiring around him. It is more like a magical coma that is giving him dreams of things that are actually happening far away."

"You look really nice Uncle Thor!" Lilly yells at Thor's body really loud like he is deaf.

"Oh Norns child! Come on. Let your uncle rest while he can. When he rises he will have a kingdom to run. Besides it is dinner time."

They make their way to the feasting hall. Lilly still clutches the staff of Odin in her right hand like her life depends on it. Though Loki has been seeing to the business of the realm, Lilly is technically the sovereign and it is she that is given the high seat of power at the royal table. Loki sits at her daughter's right hand glaring at everyone, daring them to make a remark. The people rumble and mutter among themselves. Many obviously in disapproval and suspicion, but others look quite relieved at the changing of the guard.

"Being Queen for a day is not turning out how I had always dreamed."

"Power is a responsibility and a burden. The perks are magnificent, but the costs are high, which is why I had the cooks in the kitchen prepare every delicacy that I could think of."

"Thank you Daddy." Lilly grins at Loki like an innocent school girl.

"Just don't get too fat before you consummate your marriage. You'll scare off the Captain."

"It'll be gray hair scaring him off, not fat. I want him healed now!" Lilly whines. Loki chuckles at her misfortune.

"I am sorry. Here have some chocolate. I hear it is almost as good as good as sex."

"It's really not."

XxXxXxXxXx

Steve sits up from a very deep sleep feeling fully refreshed. It is about 10 in the morning and his stomach growls in protest. He hasn't eaten anything very solid the last two days and now he is feeling it. What he is not feeling is pain. He runs a hand over the scar, which is thankfully minimal. He gets up and bends and stretches to see if any more pain comes, but it doesn't. He finds a set of simple tunic and pants folded on a chair near his bed and puts them on. Though plain in adornment Steve still looks dashing as he strolls down the hall looking for Lilly and Loki. A servant girl passes by and he asked her if she knows where they are. They're in the garden.

He sees the two ladies perched upon a stone bench surrounded by roses and lavender. Lilly and Loki are both wearing emerald green gowns that are almost identical except the trim on Lilly's dress is gold while the trim on Loki's dress is red. Thor's red.

"Steve!" She runs to him, leaping into his arms.

"Lilly! You must act more dignified. There are foreign dignitaries lingering about. They'll see you."

"Yes Dad." Lilly says, not listening or caring. She kisses him passionately and Loki clears her throat.

"Thor has risen. The coronation is in just a couple of hours. The both of you will be expected to attend. Lilly take your husband to the palace seamstress and get him into something more formal."

"Yes Sir." She says like a soldier. She snatches Steve's arm to drag him away when Loki clears her voice again. Lilly and Steve turn to look at her.

"Don't be late."

XxXxXxXx

Lilly guides Steve to her room and shuts the door behind them. Steve looks around and notes that this place is not where they were supposed to go. He turns and smiles at his bride.

"2 hours?"

"We'll only need one…and then we can finish up later." Lilly says.

"Works for me." Steve grabs Lilly's biceps and squeezes them as he kisses her. His hands rake up and down her back looking for buttons and ribbons to undo but he gets frustrated by the complexity of the gown. Lilly breaks the kiss and turns, lifting her hair to expose her back.

"This is just as complicated as all those little buttons on the back of your wedding dress."

"Rip it off me if you have to."

"Your dad would kill me."

"No dad talk during sexy time."

"Yes ma'am." Steve pulls on a bow and unlaces the back. The gown falls away like silken butter and pools in a circle on the ground. Lilly is naked.

"No underwear."

"I'm like a boy scout, always prepared." She shines a wicked grin. "Your turn." Lilly pulls the tunic up and over Steve's head quickly before grabbing the waistband of his trousers and pulling them down. Finally, fully naked they are able to pick up where they left off back in the hotel. They embrace and stumble to the bed groping and touching. Steve slowly crawls down Lilly's body, leaving little kisses on her clavicle, the bare space between her breasts, and then finally her left nipple. His mouth engulfs it. Lilly arches into his tongue as her fingers comb his hair and squeeze his shoulder. Steve pinches the other nipple with his free hand and then switches the action.

Once satisfied with this play he trails more kisses down her stomach until he reaches her heart shaped hair line. His index finger traces the seam of her folds which are slick with the sticky arousal of his wife. He licks his fingers to taste her.

"Oh Lilly." He returns his finger to her folds and parts them to reveal the rosebud, red and glistening just for him. His finger delves into her sweet center, exploring the depth of her secrets.

"Steve." She whimpers. They've waited too long. Steve slinks back up her body and lies on top of her, bracing his weight on his forearms. Lilly wraps her silky smooth legs around his hips to invite him in. His tip aligns with her opening all on its own. "Please." She mutters as she nips at his jawline. Steve presses in and they both gasp from their overdue coupling.

"Ooh, big boy." She purrs in satisfaction.

"Oh god Lilly!" Steve pulls back and then thrusts in hard, and then again, and then again. Lilly hangs on for the ride of her life, which lasts longer than either of them anticipated. Steve has the stamina of a stallion. An hour ticks by very quickly. After spending inside his wife no less than three times they move onto more exotic sexual fare. Steve and Lilly spend another 45 minutes tasting every inch of each other, dirty nooks and crannies all. Neither notices when there is a loud knock at the door…followed by loud angry banging.

Loki can hear Steve giving it to her little girl and her face burns with embarrassment. The coronation starts in just a few minutes and the palace seamstress said Steve never came to see her.

"Lilly! Steve! We have to be on the dais in fifteen minutes!" Loki yells.

"Lilly!"

"Lilly!"

"Steven I've brought you a change of clothes! We can still make it if you open the door!"

"Oh God Steve!"

"Oh God Lilly just like that!"

Tony, Natasha, and Clint come strolling up to find Loki. They are all dressed in their Midgardian ceremonial best. Tony's Iron Man suit gleams like the chrome on a '50's roadster.

"There she is. This damn place is freaking huge." Clint says pointing to Loki as they approach her. Loki's eyes go wide with more humiliation.

"Hey did you find Lilly?" Tony asks, but as the group gets closer they all hear the sounds of Steve and Lilly's love making. They put their hands to their mouths to stifle their laughter.

"Ah…um…is she going to make it to the…thing?" Tony asks.

"She's not coming." Loki says and marches away from the door as the sounds of the couple's climaxing echoes down the hall.

The End