Chapter 2: A Tiny Threat
~∫ Thor ∫~
Thor watched as the practice session began to wind down. Most of the trainees were doing well and were ready for battle if the need arose. Things had been quiet, and his thoughts quickly turned to Jane Foster. He thought about heading out to visit with Heimdall, to ask after her and find out what she was doing. He was tempted to go visit her, but something held him back.
A sudden commotion startled him out of his thoughts. A guard raced in, his eyes darting about the practice area. When he finally saw Thor, he ran to him.
"Why the haste?" Thor addressed the guard as he ran towards him. "Is Asgard under attack?" He grinned at that thought. It had been so quiet he almost wished it was true.
"My lord," The guard bowed his head respectfully. "Volstagg has returned and they discovered a small party on the borders. They have brought them directly here and they seek your counsel."
Thor frowned at him, "Have you spoken to my brother yet?"
Realizing his mistake, the guard shook his head. "We cannot find him."
"Well, send someone to seek him out and I shall head down and begin to sort this out. How many are there?"
"Only fourteen, my lord."
"Fourteen? And Volstagg is concerned with this? Who are they?"
"I know not, I was simply sent to inform you."
"Well, you have done your duty. Now go find my brother and send him down as well. I shall go see to this tiny threat."
Fourteen? Volstagg had headed out with close to one hundred so he doubted there was any threat. He headed down towards the main gates.