Lost Children of Asgard
Post Ragnarok
There were dozens of parent less children on the Statesmen. The ship was stolen from the grand master's store of private crafts. While it was not the best equipped for battle, they were able to find supplies such as food that was stored away in a vault. It was not enough but it would do for now. The grand master was certainly smarter than he looked. That left security as the next issue to sort out. They had Heimdall manning the cosmos on the second bridge, but they needed weapons. The remaining survivors of the battle could not afford to be attacked. This worried Thor as the new king of Asgard. He grew up his entire life knowing that someday he would be king. He never in his wildest dreams thought it would happen the way it did. What started out as quiet rejoice and celebration ended with bleeding hearts and teary eyes as the remaining survivors said their goodbyes to home and perished loved ones. As the atmosphere settled down on the ship, he realized that he didn't know how much time had passed but he started to feel a wariness in his bones that could give him a worthy indication. They all felt it.
While pacing small steps on the bridge so that no one would hear him he went over the events in his head once more. He found out he had an evil sister, then his father literally vanishing into the sky. He was transported to Sakaar found Banner and a Valkyrie and was now transporting a large group of refuges to safety. And his brother was alive he felt selfish for having his brother while others had no one left but then they wouldn't have escaped without him either. Asgard was destroyed and less than a quarter of its people remained. Not only had Hela killed thousands of their number but Asgard had to be destroyed in the process in order to stop her. Leaving those survivors that remained vulnerable to threats from anyone in space. It was a painful sight to witness the dazed children stuppering about, many to shocked to cry or too scared to speak. Ragnarok was the end of Asgard. Thor thought that he would never see the day. The weight of his naivety hits him then, so confident he was to think that he could conquer all. Mjolnir reduced to a pile of ash right before his very eyes. He was still angry with Hela for that, should he ever meet her again she would pay for it dearly. He didn't have the time to dwell on that right now, however. He needed to take care of his people.
Room assignments were being arranged and assigned by Valkyrie and Korg. The vessel was an awfully small ship compared to the amount of people onboard and so multiple families had to share quarters. Citizens were being shuffled into rooms and beds needed to be made but surly no one would sleep that night.
Thor was entertaining the idea of taking the remaining survivors to Midgard. He was afraid of what the outcome would spell not only for his people but for his brother as well. He wasn't sure if going to Midgard was a good idea, but he wanted to return to a familiar place. He feigned confidence when he told his brother his plan. Though Loki was against going to a realm he once tried to conquer he agreed to try to play nice if the Midgardians would do the same. Thor himself wished to return to the place he last saw his father who he missed deeply. He could not afford to appear weak in front of his people, so he did not say much about his death. After his less then grand second coronation the citizens were asking questions and he needed to give them answers. He commanded that whomever of the counsel survived would be in charge of that.
There was so much to do, food and supplies were to be rationed. Clothing needed laundering and there were those that were wounded that needed tending too. Immediately after the event Thor handed out the tasks of that would need to be done in order to get the statesman to safety. He supposed that the second thing on the list would be to find more food. He had no idea where to go in search of that as much as he traveled to different worlds, he never worried about being able to find food. He was used to having long stretches without sustenance when in times of battle. Especially now he didn't think that he could eat although he should. Everyone needed him to be the strong leader which he thought he could improve upon; it was much harder than he assumed.
"You should get some rest" The Valkyrie said as she walked into the main bridge. It struck Thor how strong and languid she was with her body movements. He wondered if that was part of the Valkyrie training but thought better of it then to ask.
I don't think that would be possible was on the tip of his tongue. He knew he would not sleep after everything that had happened besides; he couldn't rest as there was far too much to do. So much had happened in the last few days and he did not even know where to start with explaining it all to everyone. Valkyrie took his hand and led him out of the bridge and into a brightly colored corridor in front of a door labeled Grandmasters retreat do not disturb.
"Last room Majesty" said Valkyrie. "Reckon this should be yours".
"Nay I want to make sure everyone is accounted for and has a place to rest".
They didn't hear the footsteps but saw the figure walk through the door looking put out.
Loki who had been aiding Eir their single remaining Asgardian healer on the 2nd bridge walked inside of the room and sat on the small couch located in front of the window that looked out into space. He looked out with an unreadable expression on his face.
Thor wanted to ask his brother what was bothering him, but the old Valkyrie spoke first.
"Oh no! lackey I have quite the perfect place for you". Valkyrie quipped with a menacing stare.
"It's Loki" he replied with eyes squinted into a glare.
"Still sulking I see. "Well you best get over it". No one is allowed a room to themselves unless the King here wants this room for himself".
The Valkyrie as everyone referred to her as sat on the bed and leaned in close in order to get into his face. Why do I bother" he muttered to himself? There is no way I'm sharing a room with a drunkard and a rock that's more witless then you"
"That was out of line. Enough Loki! Please there is no need for this".
"I'm sorry".
Thor was stunned to see his brother admit that he was sorry.
Raising her eyebrows, the Valkyrie scolded Loki "Your King"
"Fine. My king". "Now can you go?".
"No but you can"
"You care about titles for nobility? I'm offended."
"I don't. Look lackey I heard you were good at finding hiding places I'm sure you'll be able to find a spot to slither into".
Loki gave her a toothy grin not at all what she was expecting from the man.
"Fine I'll just go". Without another word Loki vanishes on the spot in a puff of green magic.
Thor thought to follow him but not knowing where he went nor patience to deal with his brother at the moment, thus he remained.
"Please Valkyrie lay your conflicts to rest at least until we get off of this ship".
"I don't know what's gotten into him I was just joking".
"Something is bothering him and maybe he actually came to talk. It's always been difficult to get anything serious out of him Thor" said. With a sigh he continued "I'll let him sulk first. Please you take this room and share with whoever remains".
"Fine but I'll go look for your brother and furthermore your sitting for a bit".
When he took a step back in protest she insisted "Valkyries order".
AN: Grammar updated.
