#for @kaogasm

[ninjakitty15]

Souper Heroes

Midgardians had to be the most fragile little dominant beings of the realms. It wasn’t enough that they had such short lifespans, they were also so easily breakable and susceptible to any pathogen that came their way. It was a wonder they somehow existed as species as long as they have, there were many that had bets they wouldn’t last beyond the Dark Ages and the Black Plague. On top of the many many many kinds of ailments a mortal could get on this meager realm, only some of them had cures or antidotes and of those cures not all of them worked one hundred percent of the time every time. Basically a mortal’s health was a gamble in and of itself. Loki was all for games and tricks but this kind of game he desperately needed a win for as he was almost all out of tricks for it.

It had started with a sore throat that his beloved and only Midgardian had already written off as just a tickle or scratch from talking too much at work. It was not just a sore throat though, that was for damn sure, as not much later than that came into the equation, a cough had started shortly after. A cough that couldn’t be written off as anything other than what it was, the beginning of many more symptoms Loki was struggling to keep track of. Honestly, how the helheim did these creatures last this long? It wasn’t more than a day after the first few signs appeared that they were bedridden which caused the already stressed god of tricks more distress as they were always so lively and animated about even the silliest things like the latest Netflix show to binge or a new podcast about true crime coming out. Now they were too sick to even keep their eyes open long enough to watch the next episode. 

“It’s just a flu and I already called in sick at work so you don’t need to worry too much about me. I just need soup and sleep and a fuckton of tissues...maybe a clear path to the bathroom too just to be safe.”

For a moment Loki felt relief, didn’t sound too serious, at least not serious enough to need serious medical attention. He seriously didn’t want to have to call Dr. Banner or even worse Dr. Strange to take care of his mortal, they were the most dangerous of the team yet claimed to be certified in helping heal people. Somehow he didn’t believe that was completely true. But then Loki realized something that could and would be a large drawback to not needing medical help...he had no idea what soup his partner needed and more importantly how to make it as his partner was the cook of the two of them. Oh sure Loki had tried time and time again to return the favor, first with magic which proved to be entirely a tangible illusion as while it often looked as marvelous and delicious as he remembered from his time in Asgard, it had all the flavors of typical British cuisine or pasta water. His partner, who had agreed to be nothing but honest with the god of lies had once said it was something Flanders would love at least. The Simpsons character, not the people in a certain region of Belgium. None the less, after binge watching the Simpsons with them, Loki decided magic definitely wasn’t the secret ingredient in his partner’s cooking. So he tried the old fashioned way after that experiment went wrong only to find it was even more complicated between cooking and baking. Baking was an exact science it seemed between what ingredients mix and react well together and how long or hot you’re baking the concoction. Cooking however was a whole different story as it was both a science and an art and Loki quickly found out he could only be one or the other but never both at the same time. 

Before he could even turn on the oventop however, he needed the right ingredients for the right food to make his partner feel better. Upon thorough research of many cookbooks and google searches, most of the ingredients were in fact quite simple to come by at any given grocery store, thank the Norns. Broth, vegetables, maybe some noodles and white meat (not babies, the other white meat his partner would always joke when meat was on the table). In the guise of a normal bloke in normal Midgardian clothes (a sharp, well fitted suit and pants of course, he was still a gentleman, not a Neanderthal in a hoodie and denim), he portaled to the nearest store and collected as many of the ingredients as he could find. All except of course a few small yet important ones he was absolutely certain couldn’t be replaced, substituted, or just left out. Honestly, what kind of grocery store doesn’t have ginger or turmeric? The answer was apparently most of them as there seemed to be a shortage since the last pandemic sucked the stores dry with so many people believing it was a super root that cured all flu like viruses. Spoiler alert, that did nothing. For some reason there was also a shortage in another important ingredient he desperately needed, green onions or was it scallions? Loki couldn’t understand why there was so many different names for literally the same food within the same bloody language, like why did the English call one veggie aubergines when Americans called it eggplants? Or what about turnips and rutabagas? No wonder they were always at war with each other when they can’t even agree on the same name for food, let alone land or other important ideals. 

Fed up with not finding all the ingredients within reasonable distance of their home and not feeling like shop hopping every bloody store he could find for them, he decided the best results had to be at the source where the damned food originated from. To Asia then! Thank the Norns for Allspeak or Loki’s already limited supply of patience would be stretched thinner than drum skins at trying to find where ginger and green onions were grown and plentiful. Allspeak and being a shapeshifter absolutely helped considering he would’ve stuck out like Thor in just about any other setting that wasn’t Asgard. Loki made note during his ingredient search to come back to China when he wasn’t on a mission of utmost importance to sightsee all the ancient sites, he especially felt compelled to study the many spots with dragons on or with them and how they were often associated with emperors, maybe the Chinese were onto something there. Alas he had an ailing lover to attend to and once he collected the right amount of the freshest plants he needed, he was on to India for the turmeric. India proved to be even more fascinating a country than China was, the culture, the architecture, the history, the colors but most importantly the spices which is what he was there for after all. He also picked up a few boxes of loose tea perfect for settling the stomach, soothing the sinuses, and boosting the immune system as apparently you can’t be too cautious with such fragile creatures.

Loki teleported back to his partner’s apartment as soon as he collected everything necessary to nurse them back to health and immediate went to work making them the soup and tea, the “locals” were especially kind enough to give him detailed instructions on how to make the perfect flu busting soup while helping him find the produce. In less than an hour’s time, everything was prepared and tasted to perfection before he hastily entered the darkened bedroom that his partner was resting in or had been as they were currently watching true crime on Netflix when he entered and Loki arched an eyebrow while listening to the narrator talked about the gory details of yet another unsolved murder of the 70′s. Upon hearing these murders were yet again also mostly children snatched right under their parents noses, Loki had to remind himself that while cops were still not the brightest tools in the crayon shed, their methods of solving crimes when they weren’t racially profiling people and actually doing their job had advanced since then. Loki glanced at his partner completely engrossed in the even more gruesome details like they didn’t know what would happen next considering it was an unsolved case. He cleared his throat right when pictures of the victims’ remains were shown on screen and held up his tray of lunch and snacks, his partner’s face lighting up at the sight of freshly prepared and delightfully scented food. 

“Whatcha got there?” his partner asked excitedly.

“A guaranteed cure to your ailment, my love,” Loki replied smoothly.

His partner eagerly took the tray to their lap and swallowed a spoonful of broth and produce hungrily as their stomach had been emptied repeatedly throughout the day and thus needed anything at this point to fill it. A low, appreciative moan escaped their mouth before they swallowed and took a sip of the tea as well, holding the mug under their nose to breathe in the herbal steam.

“I thought all the local grocery stores were still short on green onions,” the ailing mortal mused.

“Oh I assure you they still are, lucky for you I have other sources to work with,” Loki replied with a grin.

“Take a trip downtown to Little China, did you?” they guessed. “Thought you didn’t like that going into the city.”

Loki’s grin morphed into a quizzical scowl then. “I didn’t go there, you can be sure of that.” The China he went to definitely wouldn’t be considered little but now he was miffed he didn’t try there first.

“What about that Asian marketplace in Brighton? The one where you can get Ramen and bubble tea next to it? They somehow always have everything when other stores have shortages, you gotta take me there sometime and we can do a ramen date.”

Loki had to remind himself not to throw something, anything within his grasp at his lover as they were already in poor condition and he was too much a gentleman to kick a bitch when it’s already down. Two nearby places he could’ve gone in less time than it took sifting through people and markets trying to find the perfect recipe for his lover. “Perhaps when you’re better I’ll take to you my sources, for now eat your soup and rest up and perhaps watch something less...true and more settling to give your digestive system a chance. Honestly, how have your species survived this long, you’re like potted orchids, if you weren't so pretty to keep around I’d have defenestrated you into a snow bank.”

“Thank you for taking care of me and not breaking any windows or bones doing so, you’re the best boyfriend ever!”

“Should bloody well hope so, I’d go to the end this world and back for you.” Again.

“You really don’t have to do that though.” Clearly. Loki wished he had been told that before he already searched the world for a few damn plants and spices he could’ve easily gone a few towns over for.

“It’s too late for that,” muttered Loki. “Good night, don’t let the stomach bugs bite.” Next time this happened he was getting Campbell’s canned chicken noodle soup and calling it a day. Insufferable little orchids mortals were.

[cozy-the-overlord]

Fanfic writer ask! 7 and 10 🌹

7. Do people in your real life know you write fanfic?

Yeah, my whole family knows that I write fanfic, which can be kind of weird sometimes, but it's fine. My sister acts as my beta reader.

10. What is the longest fic you've written?

Dances and Daggers, which is a bit over 50,000 words I think. It was the first story I wrote that went over 100 pages in my word document.

Fic Writer Asks

[gaitwae]

"But... but... torture! And fun!"

“Hey! Leave Loki alone!”

“But...!” Stephen rolled his eyes, trying to think of an excuse. “But torture! And fun!”

Send me a line of dialogue and I’ll give context

[wrenhyperfixates]

OMFG IT'S YA BIRTHDAY!!

Omg thank you!! 💗💗💗💗💗

[fonulyn]

When you get this, please reply five things that make you happy and send this to the last ten people in your notifications ❤️

thank you for sending the ask! 😘 

I like things like this bc I think it’s good to focus on the positives, bc we tend to often get kinda clogged up by the bad and the annoying and all. so yeah. it’s good to stop and think about happy things sometimes :3

okay so idk. five things fandom edition or regular life edition? :’D bc like.

irl edition:

spring! i love how the birds are singing and it’s sunny and the snow is melting and i have some daffodils on my windowsill ahhhh

the fact that the national exams are finally over ahhh it’s been so fucking rough

i’m gonna see my brother on the weekend and i’m so excited about that!

i have chocolate 8) (sorry Theo, it’s what I was gonna send you :’D but I’ll buy you some more lmao)

i can sleep a little later tomorrow bc the exams are over this is heaven

and fandom edition:

nivannedy

piers, leon, piers/leon, leon/piers, these two assholes together istg

actually getting writing done, hasn’t happened in a couple of days but maybe now that the exams are over :’D

all the actual human interaction on tumblr/ao3/etc i honestly am always so excited about every message!

the other dozen pairings i like tbh they deserve a mention

thaaaaaaat’s it i guess

[fablesrose]

Fanfic asks: 3, 6, 15, 19 😁

Do you ever regret reblogging something? Because these are hard questions that I'm not sure I know the answers to....

3. Do you prefer canonverse or AUs?

I literally can't choose. I love both.

6. What’s the last thing you read that made you laugh?

Probably That's Mine

15. Post the last line you wrote without context.

Nanobots that could probably do a number of unpleasant things to me.

19. What’s your favorite character headcanon?

...I can't even keep straight what's canon or not for a very lot of things...

Probably that Loki just goes and explores everywhere avoiding Thor and just ends up living his life and sitting in coffee shops.

Thank you!!!

[chantsdemarins]

Okay this actually goes with my next chapter High Moon 🌙 but it’s not quite ready so here’s Loki because we know he’s….ready. 😉😉😉😉

5/9/23

Just in case interested tags:

@lokisgoodgirl, @sheris532, @lokischambermaid, @fictive-sl0th, @mochie85, @coldnique, @prince-ben-solo, @lady-rose-moon, @icytrickster17, @kikster606, @peaches1958, @wordsnstuff, @loveroflokiforpoeticjustice , @xorpsbane , @spooky1980 , @lloki, @jessicamichl , @mjsthrillernp , @skymoonandstardust , @latent-thoughts , @kaogasm, @viv-annelore , @jennyvampblack , @maiden-of-asgard, @manebioniclegali , @cakesandtom, @violethaze , @assemblingavenger , @vbecker10, @hiroyukinasukawa , @michelleleewise , @mischief2sarawr , @anukulee , @so-easy-to-love-me -to-love-me, @eleniblue, @ourladybinxthings, @simplyholl, @lokiswife-dark-fox-queen, @jennyggggrrr , @hiddles-24-7-365 , @kingwwend , @lovelysizzlingbluebird , @i-stand-with-loki, @ijuststareatstuffhereok89 , @muddyorbsblr, @holdmytesseract , @mcufan72

[ninjakitty15]

Steering Clear (Loki Oneshot)

Loki couldn’t understand why he was pressured into this trivial, useless and utter waste of time lesson. It was all beneath him, these midgardian contraptions, when he could just as easily get the same results his own magical, mischievous way without needing to lift a finger or get a license for it. Really the only reason why he eventually agreed to the very idea of it was because he wasn’t the only one that was reluctant to go along, the one giving the lesson definitely didn’t sign up for this either and was even less pleased by this whole situation than Loki was. Loki of course found that more than amusing and therefore worth the small amount of time he would actually waste doing this. There was an ongoing joke among his assigned teacher’s friends that said teacher already had a resting murder face but seeing that there was even a darker than murderous look on his face in agreeing to this lesson put a smile on Loki’s instantly. 

“What’s got your feathers ruffled now, Barton?” Loki asked none too innocently.

Clint jerked his head sharply in Loki’s direction then with an expression that promised a lifetime of slow, painful deaths. “Shut up and get in the fucking car. You’re lucky we’re stationed in America or this would suck so much harder for both of us.”

Loki arched an eyebrow at the second part as he had come to understand America wasn’t as a great a country as it probably could be, it wasn’t even the second greatest country on this planet, probably not the third either. Nonetheless he graciously did as he was told and slid into the car smoothly, opposite side as Clint. “How do I adjust my seat exactly?” he begrudgingly asked.

“There should be a lever next to your seat to adjust the back, another one to move it forward or backward for leg room.”

Loki reached below his left side seeing as there was absolutely no way to reach down the right and found both levers, fixing his spot accordingly till he was completely comfortable. He glanced at all things needed to control the contraption, how much different could this be than the ships in Asgard? Besides the fact these ones weren’t made to be airborne, a shame that was as he actually enjoyed flying when it wasn’t by his oaf of a brother’s doing. He glanced over at Clint expectantly then and held out a hand. “I believe you have something I need.”

“What’s the magic word?” sneered Clint right back.

“You really don’t want me to say any magic words in your presence as a great many of them wouldn’t give you any peace of mind, something I’m sure you’ve already experienced,” growled Loki right back.

Clint considered chucking the keys he was harboring out the window but as this wasn’t even his car and he was the assigned supervisor for it, he would be the one in trouble for losing them in the end. He also considered a few scenarios where he would get out of the car right before a freak accident occurred with Loki still inside but he reminded himself as the car was still his responsibility in the end and Loki was after all superhuman, he would still be the only one hurting from it. Not worth the pain on his end. What would Natasha do? Probably blind him in one eye that would hinder his ability to drive without depth perception and make it look entirely like he did it on purpose.

“What exactly do you need from me? Ask me nicely,” Clint retorted before realizing how sexual that sounded and inwardly cringed, it sounded a lot better in his head.

“If you would give me the keys to this death trap, Barton, that would be ever so kind of you,” Loki in turn purred, not at all bothered.

Clint reluctantly handed it over, already done with the verbal sparring and just wanting this whole thing to be over already. He suddenly had a desperate need to take a long shower and scrub himself raw. 

Loki took no time at all figuring out which key actually worked for the car and turned it till the engine came to life for him.

“Check your mirrors first,” grumbled Clint, earning him an eyeroll from his student driver. “How can someone so much older act so childish?”

“You’d be better asking that question to my older brother who has yet to reach maturity himself despite being the crown prince.”

“I would but I’m stuck here with you instead. Gently press your right foot on the brake pedal on the left then firmly pull the stick shift from P to D.” Clint decided to blame Tony for his mind instantly thinking that too sounded dirty, he couldn’t have been any more uncomfortable doing this if he was wearing a thong and Natasha’s super suit.

Loki did as he was told and was tempted to read Clint’s mind seeing how even giving the god instructions seemed to grind his gears the wrong way but decided against it as he too wanted this over with. 

“Take your foot off the brake pedal and gently press it on the accelerator pedal on the right, slowly please. Keep both hands on the wheel as often as possible on either side of the top center or ten and two if this was a clock.”

Loki threw a glance around him before he got bored of simply following instructions to the T and pretended to slowly drive forward before applying more pressure on the pedal and bolting forward, peeling out into the driving course parking lot and weaving his way through the orange traffic cones, tires screeching the entire way with every sharp unorthodox turn. He stole a glance at Clint whilst driving like a Fire Giant out of Muspelheim who was sheet white and pressed back against the passenger seat, knuckles just as white while one hand gripped the seat and the other hand grasped the latch over the window. He then stopped short in front of a stop sign temporarily stationed ahead before lurching forward and quickly figuring out how much to turn the wheel and brake at just the right time and pressure to miraculously park between two other SUV’s to check off parallel parking on the list of driving achievements. He put the car back in park and turned off the car before turning to Clint fully for his reaction.

“How’d I do?” Loki asked once again not too innocently or as innocently as the god of mischief could sound.

“What the actual fuck was that? No, don’t answer that! I’m gonna need a moment to hold down my lunch and a clean pair of pants after that stunt.” He looked over the list he was given to decide if Loki passed the test or not and was dismayed to find there was no spot for comments or complaints. He was even more dismayed to find that Loki despite his antics and speeding had somehow managed to check everything off the list, well almost everything, he didn’t use his signal lights though to be fair, that seemed to be a dying art among drivers depending on where you were driving. “How the hell did you pass, this is some bullshit.”

“What is it you Midgardians would say? Ye of little faith?”

Clint snorted at Loki’s smug commentary. “This is why I’m atheist.” He snatched the keys from Loki once more and the two got out of the car, Clint glaring at Loki the entire time. “If there really were such things as gods then one of them would show some mercy and put me out of my misery by now.”

“Why Barton, all you had to do was ask and I’d be more than happy to oblige,” Loki cooed.

Before Clint could lunge at the cocky god like he so desperately wanted to do since shooting him wouldn’t do anything, Fury interrupted their verbal battle himself and directed his unforgiving gaze at Clint in warning. “How’d he do?”

“He fucking passed! I’m done with this fuckery! I’m going home and having a shower and a drink, maybe at the same time and I’m never doing any more favors for you ever! Peace!” He tossed the paper in the air dramatically and stormed off without another word or a glance back.

Fury caught the paper before Loki could and read down the list curiously before glancing up at Loki who was smirking proudly back at him. He then took out a cigarette and a lighter and promptly set the paper on fire. “You didn’t think I’d notice the format had been changed and the list shortened, did you?”

Loki scoffed. “Consider me surprised you notice anything with only one working eye.”

“Consider yourself a pedestrian until I decide otherwise and if there is an otherwise it will be either myself or Romanoff as your tester and you can bet we won’t take any of your bullshit tricks. Until then, you better start walking now if you want to get back to the compound by the evening.” Fury then unlocked the car behind the one Loki had parked and smoothly backed out and sped off.

Loki watched Fury drive off and rolled his eyes before disappearing in a flash of green then reappearing right where he last stood and looked around. He sighed, shook his head, and repeated disappearing and reappearing two more times. “What sorcery is this?”

“Mine actually,” another familiar voice spoke up before a sparkling gold ring appeared behind him and out stepped another sorcerer in a red cape and blue robes. “When you can drive, you can teleport again, no shortcuts or cheating.”

“I thought you didn’t want to deal with the Avengers.”

“Oh I don’t, but putting you in your place again made their lesser annoyance worth it. Start walking, no taxi, lyft or Uber will pick you up either, I made sure of it.” He stepped back through his gold ring before Loki hurled a dagger he had summoned at him and disappeared from the parking lot, leaving Loki alone and stranded.

Loki tried once more to teleport only to remain back where he stood before again and cursed in his native tongue before eying the remaining car left. He couldn’t teleport clearly but if he could summon daggers, his magic wasn’t completely cut off. He snapped his fingers and the car unlocked for him, the mortals were fools for teaching him how to drive. He slid into the car and started it up with magic, smirking in satisfaction as it came to life at his command. Rob Zombie’s Red, Red Kroovy came blasting on the stereo and his smirk widened. The sky might be Thor’s but the roads were now his. He glanced up at the rear view mirror before peeling out of the parking lot, the black SUV shimmering into a forest green sports car as it sped off into the city. As if he needed anything but himself to get what he wanted or where he wanted. 

[cozy-the-overlord]

47. What fanfic of yours is truly underrated?

Hmmm … I feel like I don’t talk about Whole a whole lot (pun unintended), but I really like it and I’m working on a sequel to it. I don’t know if it’s “truly underrated,” but … yeah.

Ask game

[chocnat]

Icymi!

All you need is a cup of tea with Loki | Loki x Peter Parker one-shot

This has been an idea that has been lingering in my mind since I read Chapter 16 of @kaogasm‘s The Art of Life (y’all should check it out if you haven’t).

This was supposed to be a drabble but it ended up being a 1k+-word one-shot. And I didn’t know what else to name this story so we have that wordy title. Sorry ‘bout that.

I hope you’ll enjoy this! ^_^

Preview:

Peter dropped his bag next to the couch and slumped on it, throwing his head back and closed his eyes. It was one hell of a day: Ned was absent because he was down with the flu; MJ was still mad at him for forgetting their date last Saturday (he was caught up stopping a hostage situation, how could he walk away from that?); and the cherry to that sundae? Flash never stops picking on him.

He let himself get buried by the massive cushions of the couch as he heaved the heaviest sigh a teen can. He took this moment of silence in the common area of the Avengers compound before seeing Mr. Stark. Anyway, he was expected at 5:30 and it was still 4:45.

Peter closed his eyes and covered his face with his hoodie. Not a minute passed when his Spider-sense started to spike.

He opened his eyes but didn’t remove the hoodie. He expanded his senses and noticed that there’s a man a few feet away from him. Unarmed, good. The first thing he thought of was Mr. Stark but this man was taller than him. Mr. Stark would also announce his arrival, this man didn’t. Peter slowly removed his hoodie.

It was Loki.

Peter sat properly, crumpling the hoodie on his lap. “Oh, hello Mr. Loki.”

(continue reading here)

TASHA’S MASTERLIST

[loopsisloops]

1:11 pm

Hello my dears,

Disclaimer, I’m not good with words, never have been. So I’ll try and make this quick :)

Super thankful to have stumbled upon each and everyone of your blogs this year. Fanfiction has been my form of escapism this year. There were moments when just waiting for a chapter kept me motivated. Or I’d force myself to finish a task so I could read a chapter as a reward. You guys really helped me throughout the school year hahah. I appreciate how much you guys put into your writing. Your hard work does not go unnoticed. You guys dedicate so much time, love, and energy into interacting with readers, keeping your stories updated, and even going as far as writing epilogues for stories that have since been completed and still somehow manage to make those epilogues feel refreshing. Lastly, I’m just extra thankful to call some of you guys friends :)

Here’s to sharing more stories in 2023 🥂🍾

Just kidding

✨Hugs all around ✨

tagging literally everyone bc I meant what I said, I’m thankful for each and everyone of your blogs, each of you influenced my Loki journey in one way or another:

🏷: @mochie85 @maple-seed @lokisgoodgirl @muddyorbs @lokischambermaid @lowkeyorloki @lokiprompts @tallseaweed @springdandelixn @wheredafandomat @lokisprettygirl @springdandelixn @give-me-a-moose @sarahscribbles @joyful-enchantress @michelleleewise @peachyjinx @gigglingtigger @xorpsbane @holymultiplefandomsbatman @stupidthoughtsinwriting @cake-writes @mischief2sarawr @xxgwenstacyxx @shiningloki @viv-annelore @fictive-sl0th @high-functioning-lokipath @theaudacitytowrite @lady-rose-moon @holdmytesseract @ijuststareatstuffhereok89 @immersed-in-mischief @vbecker10 @lucylaufeyson3 @maiden-of-asgard @kaogasm @mistress-ofmagic @chickenfics

[wrenhyperfixates]

So I was about to send you an ask, wondering on which days do you update "Don't Mess With Cats" (because it doesn't mention it on the masterlist) and just before sending it I was like "hang on, you poop. Go check the prologue first" and yep, there it was 🤣

Just thought I'd share my dumb moment with you. Hope you're having a lovely day/evening!

I mean to put that on every update but I can never remember anything 🤦‍♀️ Guess we’re both having a dumb moment 🤣

hope you’re having a lovely day/evening too!!! 💞

[fonulyn]

THANK YOUUUUUUUUU :D 💖💖💖

[fablesrose]

😳🚘🎤👃💉

😳 - age you get mistaken for

Its actually been a long while since this has happened to me, but the last I can remember was 19

🚘 - dream car(s)

YAY SOMEONE ASKED ME THIS

Okay, so my dream car is a 1972 Dodge Challenger. Probably red with black stripes.

(This is a '71)

Isn't she lovely?

🎤 - top 5 bands

Pink Floyd, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Queen, The Who, Foreigner.

This was hard ngl

👃 - smell that i do not enjoy

Hand sweat.

Foot sweat? Pretty bad. Arm pits? Not great. But hand sweat... That reeks. I'm a soccer goalkeeper and let me tell you, those gloves are almost worse then rotting flesh. I have to wash my hands at least three times to make them smell relatively not bad. It just sticks.

So yeah

💉 - tattoos?

I don't have any and don't plan on getting one, but I think small and simple ones look cool on other people. I'm not a big fan of big elaborate ones personally.

Thanks for the ask!

**emoji asks**

[mysecretlittlelibrary]

The Promise Of A King Pt. 7

Pairing: Loki x Reader

Word Count: 2.7k

Warnings: none here

Genre: very fluffy lowkey

Summary: When your parents surprise you with the news that you are going to marry one of Asgard's princes you're not exactly thrilled. It's not made any better by said prince giving you the cold shoulder from the very moment you arrive. Now, not only do you have to worry about acclimating to an unfamiliar place but you must do so while preparing to marry someone who seems to absolutely detest you before you've said five words to him. You know you're duty-bound but why does it have to be so difficult?

A/N: now I don't make it a habit to do dedications but tbh my favorite part of uploading this story has become this person's comments on every single chapter so I just want to say thank you to @kaogasm and let you know I very much appreciate all of your comments, they always make me smile <3 (don't feel pressured to leave them though I just wanted to show gratitude)

***

Sitting on your balcony with a book is something you don't do nearly enough you realize as you enjoy the weather of the late afternoon.

"Lady y/n?" Lily pokes her head out to call you.

"Yes Lily? Is everything alright?" You ask.

"Everything is fine- prince Loki is here to see you." She says with a smile.

"Prince Loki?"

"Yes. Shall I let him in or would you prefer not to speak to him?"

"You can let him in." You nod. In the last couple of weeks Loki has really made an attempt to be kinder to you, spending more time getting to know you and telling you about himself.

"Of course." She nods and walks off. A few moments later, Loki joins you on the balcony.

"Hello Lady y/n." Loki says.

"Hello your highness. What brings you here?"

"Are you busy?"

"Just reading. Why do you ask?" You look up at him from your seat.

"I'd like to show you something if you can spare the time." He holds his hand out to you.

"What is it?" You tilt your head curiously, glancing at his hand and then back up at him.

"I understand it may be too soon to ask you to trust me, but I swear to you it is something you'll enjoy. At least I very much hope so." Loki says. You take his hand and allow him to help you out of your seat.

"You speak with so much conviction you'll make it hard to manage expectations." You tell him as he leads you through your room.

"Good, that means if I manage to impress you, I'll have earned it." He says and your maids barely manage to hold back sighs as the two of you leave. You giggle to yourself at their reactions.

"If you manage." You hum. Loki shoots you a wink as you walk. Loki leads you through the winding halls of the palace silently. "Where exactly are we going Loki?" You frown.

"You'll see." He says with a mischievous smile.

"I've never been to this area of the palace." You say as he leads you up a winding staircase.

"Probably because it's mostly unused." Loki eventually opens a door and ushers you into the room. It's dark so you stay close to Loki as you walk inside.

"Loki what is going on?" You frown, waiting for your eyes to adjust to the lack of light.

"One second." He says quietly and a moment later the room lights up with a gentle glow. You glance around as stars twinkle against the walls and ceiling.

"Woah- what- wait how?" You gasp.

"I've basically turned this room into a planetarium. I find stars fascinating." He tells you, his voice is only a couple levels above a whisper.

"It's beautiful." You say quietly.

"I thought you'd like it."

"I'll admit you did manage to surprise me. This is wonderful." You tell him. Your eyes flit around the ceiling, looking at the various constellations projected onto it. Loki clears his throat behind you, prompting you to finally turn and look at him only to find him on one knee. "What are you doing?" You blink at him, confusion on your face as he grasps your hand.

"I know I've been... an asshole-"

"Understatement." You scoff.

"I do hope to one day earn your forgiveness because you're more lovely than I could have possibly asked for. I know we're barely weeks away from it but y/n- I'd like to ask you to marry me."

"Why in all the nine realms would you ask me to marry you? We're having a wedding in less than two weeks." You laugh.

"Because I want you to know that even though we didn't choose to be married I do want to marry you."

"So you decided to propose to me?" You chuckle.

"Perhaps it's silly since even if you say no to me right now we'll be walking down that aisle but I thought you should know that I'm sorry and not marrying you because I have to, I do genuinely want to spend my life with you and I couldn't think of a better way to show it." Loki says, looking at you.

"If I say no to you right now? I'm meant to answer your proposal?"

"Of course you're meant to answer. Is that not what is expected when a question is asked?"

"Some questions are rhetorical."

"This one isn't. Will you marry me?"

"Yes Loki, I will marry you." You chuckle. "I was- only half serious when I said I expected a grand gesture of an apology for your asshole behavior." You tell him as he stands with a smile.

"Half serious is more than enough. I owe it to you."

"Well, I won't argue with that." You shrug and Loki laughs.

"You're so very good at that though." He jokes.

"I assume so are you." You say, sitting on the floor. Loki hums in response as he sits facing you. "Loki, I have a question."

"Yes?"

"Do you- do like anything about Asgard?"

"I love Asgard- it's my home. Though it hasn't always felt like it."

"Really?"

"Yes." He nods.

"Why?"

"Without going into too much detail, my relationship with my father hasn't always been great. It often feels as though he favors Thor."

"Is that why you were being so weird about my friendship with him?" You ask, pulling your knees towards your chest and resting your chin on them.

"I don't like where this is going." Loki says.

"Loki we're going to be married. Stop being weird."

"Fine. It- is. Kind of. Thor is good at making people like him. Even though I tried to make you leave I guess I was annoyed by the idea that you'd like him more than me."

"So- instead of being nice to me you decided to, try and trivialize my friendship with Thor?" You laugh.

"It wasn't the best course of action but I was trying to do conflicting things. I wanted you to like me more than Thor but not like me enough to stay- it was stupid."

"At least you know I suppose." You shrug. Loki opens his mouth to protest but just laughs at himself instead. The two of you spend the next couple of hours talking to each other about whatever comes to mind.

~*~*~

You stand in front of the mirror as your maids help you into your wedding dress. Your hair and makeup are already done it's just the gown that needs lacing and your accessories to put on.

"How are you feeling y/n?" Anne asks, helping you with the white satin and lace gloves that cover most of your arms.

"I know I picked it but this dress is- insane." You chuckle as you attempt to gather the skirt of your ballgown wedding dress.

"It definitely didn't look like this much fabric before we put it on you but it is your wedding day." Lily says as she finishes lacing it in the back.

"It is my wedding day." You say.

"Nervous?" Ella asks.

"I don't think so." You shake your head. Just then, Thor comes in with a loud greeting.

"Lady y/n!"

"Prince Thor! What if she hadn't been dressed? You should've knocked." Ella admonishes with a frown.

"I apologize. I assumed she'd be ready because it's about time for her to go, but you are right. One should never enter a lady's chambers without knocking first." He nods.

"It's alright Thor, we're just about done now. How do I look?" You turn towards him.

"Like an absolute vision." Thor says. "Now, let's get you to your groom so the ceremony can begin!" Thor announces, holding out an arm to you. You loop your arm through his and use your other hand to gather your dress's skirt as you let Thor walk you to the hall where your wedding is being held. The large gold doors are opened for both of you and Thor passes you to Loki before joining their mother near your parents at the front.

"Wow." Loki breathes quietly as he takes you in.

"Loki." You whisper.

"Yes my love?"

"We need to start walking." You tell him when he continues to look at you as if you are the center of the universe. Your words seem to snap him out of it and he holds out his arm to you for you two to walk down the aisle. Truthfully, you don't remember much of the ceremony, there was a lot of talking from Odin, eventually, you said your vows and everyone cheered as Loki kissed you. The kiss was soft, almost shy with how gentle it was, but no one seemed to notice how reserved he was with his touch as you left the hall hand in hand.

"You look amazing." Loki tells you once you've left.

"Thank you. Though- your speechless staring earlier already gave me the impression you thought as much."

"I apologize for that." He frowns.

"It's alright, it was cute- the silver tongued prince at a loss for words." You smile slightly. "I have to change now for the rest of the festivities. Will you be joining everyone now?" You ask him.

"I will, when you enter I will come to get you and bring you to the front."

"Alright that's fine." You nod. You rush back to your room where your maids are waiting.

"You looked amazing during the ceremony!" Ella says as soon as you walk in.

"Thank you Ella." You smile.

"Did you see the way prince Loki was looking at her the entire time?!" Anne sighs.

"We need to change her into her reception dress." Lily says already starting to unlace your wedding gown.

"Is the prince coming to take you to the reception?" Ella asks, grabbing your reception dress.

"No, he's already there. I'm going to go to the reception and Loki will meet me at the entrance." You say. Your dress for the reception is green with gold detailing and a belt. It's fitted at the top with a flowing skirt and a cape that clips like a collar on your neck. The girls change your hair and jewelry to match your reception attire.

"You look amazing." Anne says.

"You guys are absolutely irreplaceable honestly." You tell them as you look over yourself in the mirror.

"We're just good at our jobs." Lily says.

"Don't sell yourselves short I don't know what I'd do without you. Really." You say looking at them seriously.

"Not to break up the sentimentality but you should get going. You are the guest of honor after all." Ella says.

"The guest of honor is never late, everyone else is just early." You wink. "If you girls would like, please feel free to stop by the reception. I'm sure it'll go on until the early hours and you deserve to enjoy the festivities." You tell them.

"Thank you y/n." Lily says with a slight curtsey as you leave. You make your way through the palace until you arrive at the room chosen for the reception.

"I invited my maids to the reception, if they show up please make sure they're allowed in." You tell the guards at the door when you walk up to them.

"Of course your highness." One of them nods.

"Your highness-" You blink at him.

"You've married a prince, you're a princess now and thus- you're highness." The other guard says.

"Right- that... will take some getting used to. Well, you can open the doors now please." You smile at them. They each offer a slight smile back before they push the doors open, bringing the noise in the room to a halt as you stand in the entryway. You aren't sure where Loki emerges from in the crowd but as he walks towards you people clear his path to meet you. Loki holds his hand out to you when he reaches where you stand. You take it and allow him to lead you to the middle of the crowd. The band begins playing a song and Loki pulls you flush against him.

"You look marvelous." He says quietly in your ear as he waltzes you across the floor.

"Thank you. We match." You whisper.

"Of course we do. From now on we are two sides of the same coin."

"Two sides of the same coin. I don't hate that." You muse.

"Well don't get too excited the night's just beginning." Loki says sarcastically. You throw your head back with laughter as you dance with him. "I do hope someone caught that." He says.

"Caught what?" You look at him with a frown.

"That moment- your laughter, I want pictures and videos from our wedding to reflect that glowing expression on your face."

"Well sometimes you're funny." You shrug. When the song ends, you allow Loki to walk you up to where the king and queen are sitting, near the front of the room.

"Congratulations my dear!" Queen Frigga says first, standing up to wrap her arms around you.

"Thank you, your highness." You smile at her.

"Yes, congratulations you two." King Odin nods.

"Now that you're here we should address everyone!" Queen Frigga says.

"Alright." You nod. Odin silences the band with a wave of his hand and everyone quiets quickly.

"Today is a momentous occasion for Asgard! My son, prince Loki has married the wonderful Lady y/n of Alfheim! Tonight, we commemorate this union! Eat! Drink! Dance as we celebrate the happy couple!" Odin booms to the crowd that erupts in cheers. Frigga pulls you closer to her to speak in your ear.

"How are you feeling?" She asks.

"A bit overwhelmed honestly, but in a good way." You smile.

"And about your marriage?"

"I'm- more hopeful than I was the last time we spoke about it."

"I'm glad-"

"Y/n, my love, would you like a drink? Or something to eat?" Loki asks placing his hand on your back.

"A drink would be nice thank you, Loki." You smile.

"Of course darling." Loki nods, walking away.

"He seems attentive." Queen Frigga smiles.

"Yes- he's been very sweet today. Perhaps it's the significance of the day."

"Perhaps." She muses. "Enjoy the party dear. Mingle, eat and drink. Have fun."

"Yes your highness." You nod. You bid the king goodbye before making your way into the crowd.

"Congratulations your highness!" Colden grabs your attention.

"Colden! Hi! Thank you. How are you?" You smile.

"Cannot complain. How are you? Adjusting to Asgard?"

"Well since we last met I've managed to see most of Asgard courtesy of Thor. It really is beautiful."

"Isn't it? I'm glad you've had a chance to see it."

"There you are, my love. Here's your drink." Loki says, wrapping an arm around you as he hands you a cup.

"Thank you, Loki." You smile.

"You're welcome, darling." Loki says.

"Oh! This is Colden! I met him at the ball a few months ago. He encouraged me to explore Asgard." You introduce the two.

"Your highness." Colden bows.

"It's nice to meet you." Loki nods.

"Colden! I thought I'd never find you in all these people!" Isla rushes over.

"Isla- hello." Colden says.

"Oh gosh! Your highness. Hello." She says with a bow.

"Hello." Loki nods.

"Congratulations on getting married." She says.

"Thank you." He nods.

"I was just talking to my friends about how surprising it is that you didn't marry an Asgardian." Isla says with a smile. You force yourself not to react even as Colden glances at you.

"What do you mean?" Loki frowns.

"Well many of us expected that the princes would marry an Asgardian as opposed to an outsider."

"An outsider?"

"Don't get me wrong I'm sure y/n here is wonderful but- she's a stranger to us. A stranger very close to the throne."

"That is Princess Y/n. Address her properly." Loki's eyes narrow.

"Of course! That was an honest mistake. I'm sorry your highness." She shakes her head.

"Loki." You place your hand on his that has tightened at your waist.

"Isla! Let's go get some refreshments hm? Are the others here? We should find them." Colden says. "It was nice to see you again princess. I do hope marriage is good to you." He adds as he practically pushes Isla away. You let out a breath and sip your drink.

"A stranger? Who does she think she is." Loki scoffs. You shrug knowing this won't be the last time you hear something like that tonight. "Dance with me?" Loki asks.

"Again?" You ask with a slight smile.

"Why not?" Loki spins you to face him.

"I had no idea you liked to dance so much." You muse as you let him dance you around.

"I like dancing with you." Loki shrugs.

"I'm flattered." You smile.

"Hey y/n?" Loki asks after a few minutes of silence.

"Yes?"

"When should we move you?"

"Move me?"

"Well, yes. Married couples usually share a bed chamber. Your current one is on the opposite end of the palace. I'd at least like you moved into the one next door."

"Fine- I can move over the next couple of days." You nod.

"Brilliant." Loki nods. You spend the night dancing and talking to people you've never seen before until your social battery can handle no more. When you return to your bedroom you’re beyond completely drained, but the smile refuses to leave your face as you end the night.

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#1 and #30

1. What themes would you like to write about that you feel don’t get explored very often?

Oh...wait a minute...uh...actually let me think about this question for the next months. I’m writing this question down in my journal.

30. What are some of the best writing advice you’ve read or received? Why does it work for you?

It’s from my writing teacher. He told me to go local if I wanted to pursue writing original works and if I wanted to win a Palanca (the highest literary award given to authors in our country). So that would mean immersing myself through reading, walking around the city or anywhere, earphones off, listen/eavesdrop on people’s conversations (so I get to know how people talk or use their language). This has made me reflect on how I have been living my life lately.

Another advise was from my theatre teacher but it’s not for writing but I kinda can relate it to writing: always fill your memory bank. That means journal everything and anything if you must. Journaling in acting can help an actor recall a specific emotion that s/he can use for their characters and as a writer, it can also help me write how my characters would react to specific events through my story.

Last advise!!!! From the Filipino play The Kundiman Party written by Floy Quintos, a line said by Maestra Adela: “I should feel it in my heart down to my pekpek!” (pekpek is a colloquial Filipino term for pussy) The backstory for this scene, Maestra was teaching her singer student how to convey her emotions through singing, thus, that line (but this is applicable for love stories, okay? haha). So, if you’re out there creating love stories, songs, or acting in a love story, viewers/readers should not only feel it in their heart, but also in their pekpek :)

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