Epilogue

Loki threw another log into the fire and looked around the tent with what he hoped didn't look like a pout.

„If it wasn't me who thought this expedition necessary, I would be cursing whoever did right now."

„Now, brother, what is there to complain of? Everything has gone just like you predicted and we are housed in a royally built tent, complete with a fire and a bed," Thor laughed at him, his red cape drawn to ward off the cold.

„I should be stopping you from going to war, not suggesting it," went Loki on.

„Yes, but it was necessary. Besides, this isn't really a war."

"No, but the conditions are equally unbecoming."

"You are spoiled, my prince."

"Of course. I am the second man in Asgard," he paused. "Not as bad a position as I once thought."

"Surely it is not. You have all the power you ever wanted, because I give you everything you want and unlike me, you still do what you want and take breaks any time you wish."

At that, they laughed and Loki left the proximity of the hearth in favour of curling in Thor's lap and letting him wrap his cape around them both.

"Tomorrow we shall make a break-through. Then we can return home."

"Have you thought about what you will do with Sif's petition?"

That was a subject that Thor was glad to have left back in Asgard.

"I have thought about it, but I do not know the answer."

"I think you should pardon her."

Loki was aware of Thor's shocked gaze. "It has been long enough. She could be a powerful asset. You can always send her back if she isn't... respectful enough."

"You are forgiving, brother," said Thor, tightening his arms around Loki's lean, powerful form. "I am not sure I am so. I still remember you trembling under my touch, fearing violation."

Loki's jaw worked for several seconds. "As I have said. We can always send her away again."

"All right. We shall decide for sure when we are back."

They stayed silent for a while, both involuntarily thinking to the dramatic events, years passed now.

"We should also make another visit to Midgard."

"Earth, brother," corrected him Loki. "We have been taught the proper name."

"Yes and I remember you almost ripping the place to shreds when they did so," teased him Thor, fond of the memory.

Loki huffed in indignation, deciding it was time to silence his quipping brother with a kiss.

"I am tired. Shall we see if the bed is truly royal?"

"Lead the way."

First, I would like to thank thank thank you so much for all the positive reviews I received. I am completely overwhelmed. Just a two, three monhts ago I really thought I could never do this - English is not my first language and my previous attempts on fanfiction in my native language usually ended shortly. And here I am, 30, 000 words later with a finished story.

I couldn't have done it without my reviewers and without my extremely helpful beta UKSarah, so thank you again.

What's next? You may have already seen my fluffy one-shots in which Thor gets himself turned invisible and spies on Loki so hard he falls in love. Another one-shot coming will feature a sore Thor and a helpful Loki giving him massage.

And lastly, I am toying with an AU idea for a longer story containing jotun!Loki and darker Thor.

Thanks for sticking with me!