Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Peace
- Norway - Present Day -
"And so Asgard was saved. The Fire Giants, without their king, fell into disarray and became a shadow of what was once a proud and mighty kingdom. As for Thor…? His fate remains a mystery. Some say that he still dwells within Asgard's halls, celebrated as a hero of that fateful battle. Others say that he died of his wounds. But I like to think he may have lost his powers and chose to wander the earth, helping all he came upon."
A choir of claps was heard by the children within the classroom as they looked upon the teller of the story.
He was an elderly man in very extravagant robes colored in blue and gold leading the students to believe him to be very rich and a holder to the Old Norse traditions.
In his hand was a walking cane to support his back that was bent. His long white hair fell to his back as did his beard. His left eye was covered by a chainless monocle making it hard for him to see.
What none of the kids realized though, was that this elderly man was none other than the ruler of Asgard, the Allfather, Odin!
And he had come to this school to share the tale of his son Thor to them.
"Well Mr. Odinson, we thank you for this opportunity. That was an incredible story and not many speak of such legends nowadays nor do many even know enough to tell."
Odin looked to the speaker and couldn't help but grin.
At the corner of the classroom stood a woman he was familiar with.
She was a beautiful woman who looked to be in her late thirties with long, beautiful, silvery white hair and eyes the color of the sky on a clear summer day.
This was Gondul, a top tier magic user and former member of Odin's elite Valkyrie Corps for years.
However, her days of fighting were behind her now and she was retired from service, now working as a substitute teacher for children at the school's town she lived in.
For despite her youthful appearance she was actually around roughly five centuries old.
"Mr. Odinson, if Thor is alive can we meet him!?" squeaked a little boy.
However, before any questions could be answered, the bell signaling lunch rang and the children went to tell their friends of the cool story Mr. Odinson told them.
When the last student departed, the king was approached by the teacher, a twinge of concern on her face.
"Forgive me, Allfather, but do you think it's wise to tell these children of what really happened?" Gondul's question to the Norse king was answered with a chuckle,
"My dear Gondul, the mortals will only see it as just another legend told by their ancestors."
"I know that, but what if…" she trailed off unsure of how to continue her question.
"You're worried the other mythologies will know of my son's true fate? That the mighty God of Thunder died sacrificing himself to protect Asgard?"
When Gondul nodded Odin sighed as he moved to sit in a chair, body slouched against it.
"I understand your concern but even if Thor's death is revealed, what issues will arise from it? Yes, he was one of the ten strongest beings in existence, but that title can be replaced by someone else."
"Lord Odin... you say it as if it isn't a big issue!" retorted the silver-haired warrior, "Your son, Thor, crowned Prince of Asgard, was loved and feared by many - no - by all! The power he had was unrivaled by all!"
"Oh?" Said Odin with a raised brow, "Even more than the Infinite Dragon God and Dragon of Dragon's?"
Gondul opened her mouth to reply but shut it. She realized what she had said was stupid of her.
Powerful as Thor may have been, even he couldn't have stood against the powers of the two most powerful beings in existence.
Or could he have…
"Come my dear Gondul, discussing about my son will not bring him back." Said Odin as he closed his eye. "Despite the pain within my heart, I must stay strong for Asgard's sake. A strength my beloved Frigga does not have…"
Gondul bowed her head at the mention of Odin's wife. The Queen of Asgard still mourned over the loss of her son. While she was not his true mother, she still considered the son of Jord as her own after the Jotun died giving birth to him.
She knew Thor's sacrifice was not in vain, but it nevertheless still hurt to know he was no more.
Odin stood up, his old bones popping as he stretched them. "As much as I would love to take more of your time I must be off. Talks about an alliance with one of the Christian Factions will be starting soon and I cannot be late."
Gondul's brow furrowed when hearing that, "Do you believe such an alliance is possible with those of the Christian Faction? And if so why and with who? The Devil's? Asgard would never ally with the people who have the clone of the monster who resulted in the death of your son's death. Not to mention Devils are greedy beings who would do anything to get what they wanted, even if it means the risk of starting a new war."
"But war is a thing that will never come to pass. Not when the Four Great Satan's are trying to lead their people towards peace." Odin retorted calmly, purposefully making Gondul figure out who it was that wished to join forces with the Aesir.
"The Angels? Ha! Hardly! Those "holy" beings who sit in their realm watching people die for eons wouldn't ally themselves with us." She discarded. "Especially since the followers of Christianity and Norse Religion have had bad blood between them since the Vikings ages."
"So if it's neither the Devil's or Angels, that leaves…"
Gondul trailed off as she stared at the Allfather in disbelief who nodded slowly at her.
No… he wasn't serious was he!?
The Fallen Angels, better known by their organizations name, Grigori, the third and weakest of the Christian Factions and the most deceitful and unorganized group to ever exist, was going to join forces with Asgard!?
"Why them?" She demanded, not liking this idea one bit. "Why ally with us? Is it to bolster their strength against their enemies because they are on the verge of extinction? Lord Odin, those dark-winged counterparts of the Angels are still causing problems to this day. I hear they just committed another murder upon a human to entertain them. Their Governor-General is wasting time tinkering with Sacred Gears instead of trying to stop them! If that fool Azazel doesn't step down and let someone else take command, then the Fallen Angel's will cease to exist. You and I both know this."
"That is true. But it is not war that they come to my halls to speak about. It is for peace. Coexistence."
"Coexistence?" Repeated Gondul faintly, sitting down in her own chair. "Really, you think we can truly coexist with them? Allying with those crows will not be accepted by Asgard! They are not worth making allies with. Why not allying with another Pantheon? We are not the only dwindling mythology in this modern era who are open to reconciliations."
Odin chuckled humorously.
"You don't believe in my wisdom? If we can make peace with the Vanir then we can do the same with another religion."
"Do you really think that's possible...?"
"Anything is possible Gondul. I gave my eye for wisdom and foresight and I foresee, when the time comes, that the Supernatural World will see true peace can be achieved."
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