Loki had been in labor a total of four days now. Thor, as the father of this child, had had his coronation four days ago, just hours before Loki's labor began. Since then, he had not left Loki's side, instead being there to offer support and love as Loki's pains increased.
It had been a total of four days, and still Loki refused to allow the child to make an appearance into the world, fighting the midwives and doctors, as well as his own body's urges to push. And with good reason.
A pain took hold of Loki's body and he could not help the scream that tore from his throat.
"Push, Loki. You must push," Thor encouraged quietly.
"No- I-I can't