Title: What You Will
Authors:
ashinae and
linden_jayFandom: Thor (2011 movie), Marvel Cinematic Universe
Pairing(s): Thor/Loki
Rating/Warning: Explicit--m/m sex, attempted m/f sex
Word Count: ~38000
Summary: The peace treaty between Asgard and Jotunheim binds the Frost Giants in the All-Father's magic: into every generation, a Jotunn child will be born who is not a giant. As tribute, these children are sent to Asgard when they come of age and, changed in appearance beyond their stature, integrated into Asgardian society by being married to an Asgardian youth of equal social rank.
Then Loki, heir of Laufey, is born. Jotunheim tries to keep Loki secret, hidden, but Odin's magic is too powerful. Loki is given to Asgard--as a bride for Odin's son.
Now, as Princess of Asgard, Loki finds herself falling in love with Prince Thor, though he doesn't warm to her overtures. In an attempt to escape her frustration, Loki uses her own magic to shift her sex and blend in as a young stablehand--who becomes a friend and confidante to Asgard's terribly confused young prince.
Notes: For
harlequinbbang. Thanks to
hapakitsune for creating gorgeous artwork (all the banners; and the art post is
here!) and to
Cass and
sabrinagb for their beta work. Thank you to Carbon Leaf for giving their songs names that I might pilfer for chapter titles. Thank you to anyone who reads this all the way through.
And the disclaimer: Stan Lee, Larry Leiber, and Jack Kirby are responsible for Marvel's Thor and Disney and Marvel own the movie franchise. This is a work of fiction and while Thor and Loki ultimately end up kind of sticky, we do not claim to own the characters.
Art Post The story on LiveJournal:
Chapter 1: Unknown Bride Chapter 2: A Girl and Her Horse Chapter 3: For the First Time Chapter 4: Torn to Tatters Chapter 5: Love Loss Hope Repeat Chapter 6: Follow the Lady Chapter 7: Learn to Fly Chapter 8: Life Less Ordinary Or read
What You Will at the
AO3.