A Few Months Later

The crowd packed tightly into the golden throne room roared as Thor walked down the aisle toward the steps of the throne. Odin sat ready, knowing the words he would have to say by heart in order to pass the crown down to his son. Thor raised Mjolnir in the air as he walked, causing the crowds shrieks to increase in volume. Pride and joy welled inside of him at the moment, only increased when he saw his mother and brother standing on the steps, there to support him on his coronation day.

When he finally reached the steps, Thor knelt down before them and removed his polished winged helm. He set both it and Mjolnir on the ground in front of him and looked up at his father. The crowd was still cheering on their soon-to-be-king but they immediately silenced once Odin moved to begin the ceremony. The All-Father showed no emotion on his face but when he spoke, he spoke loudly, clearly, and commanded the attention of all.

"Thor Odinson, my heir, my first born. So long entrusted with the mighty hammer, Mjolnir, forged in the heart of a dying star. Its power has no equal! It's a weapon to destroy or as a tool to build. It is a fit companion for a king. I have defended Asgard and the lives of the innocent across my realms in the time of the great beginning.

"Do you swear to guard the nine realms?"

"I swear."

"And do you swear to preserve the peace?"

"I swear."

"Do you swear to cast aside your selfish ambition and to pledge yourself only to the good of the realms?"

"I swear!"

"Then on this day, I Odin, All-Father, will proclaim you king!"

The crowd thundered to life once more, their shouts merging into one all-encompassing sound. Thor grabbed his hammer before walking up the steps to stand at the top in front of the throne. His people stood from the seats and cheered.

Thor turned to look at his mother and brother. His mother had tears in her eyes and Loki wore an encouraging smile. With a wave of his hand, he beckoned Loki to him. He shook his head, an act made more laborious due to the golden horns atop his head. Unable to take no for an answer, Thor ran back down the steps and grabbed hold of Loki's arm, pulling him back to the top with him.

He wrapped an arm around Loki's shoulders and raised the one with Mjolnir back in the air with a shout of triumph, playing into the crowd's excitement. They mirrored his cry by tenfold as the sons of Odin stood before the throne, smiles on their faces at the sea of people cheering for their new king and his most trusted advisor.