A/N In this version of the story, I'm pretending that final scene of S4 with Tamsin/Dyson didn't happen. Just so that's clear.

Kenzi took a step forward. As she passed through the gate, she again felt it's golden glow on her skin. It was warm, and seemed to be giving her strength. She had been sore from her battle, but she was in no pain now. She was staring at the most beautiful landscape she had ever seen. She seemed to be standing on top of a cliff, gazing down into a basin of clear blue water into which hundreds of waterfalls poured. The rivers and falls seemed to stretch on forever. Kenzi had never seen anything like it. She stood for a moment, staring in awe. Suddenly, she heard a strangled yelp from behind her and Kenzi was on the ground. She threw her hands up, ready to defend herself, then realized that the blonde figure on top of her was Tamsin. Kenzi was shocked to realize that she was sobbing.

"Hey, Tammy, it's ok." Kenzi patted her on the back awkwardly.

Tamsin took a deep breath and got up. She pulled Kenzi to her feet then, glaring at her, punched her hard in the shoulder.

"Hey! What was that for?"

"You! You're such an idiot! How could you do something so stupid?" Tamsin had composed herself somewhat, but her eyes were still red and puffy and Kenzi could see she was genuinely pissed.

"Um, hellooooo?" Kenzi waved her hands in front of Tamsin's face. "In case you haven't noticed, we're in Valhalla." She shrugged. "My plan worked perfectly."

Tamsin rolled her eyes. "Listen, you crazy human. Next time, can you fill me in on your plan a little sooner? I could have made this a lot easier for you. You still don't even understand how dangerous this was."

"What do you mean?"

"Kenzi," Tamsin explained, trying to be patient, "If you hadn't won your battle in there, you wouldn't have made it to Valhalla, you would have gone to Fólkvangr. Which, don't get me wrong, it's a great place. But I can't get to you there! Valkyrie are only allowed to cross into Fólkvangr once every millenium. You would have been completely stuck there."

"Oh." Kenzi responded, nodding slightly. "My bad. But T, I had to sacrifice myself. I had to save everyone." She hesitated. "By the way, did it work?"

Tamsin rolled her eyes again. "Yes, it worked. Everyone is fine, sort of. But next time, let me PUSH YOU into the hell portal? I'm a VALKYRIE, Kenzi. I have to CHOOSE you to die in battle in order for you to go straight to Valhalla. Jesus."

"Ok, ok!" Kenzi held up her hands in surrender. "Next time I'm the key to stopping an apocalypse, I will make sure you are the one to kill me. I promise."

"Thank you," Tamsin responded, shaking her head. "That's all I ask." She looked at Kenzi seriously for a minute, then reached over and hugged her tightly. Her voice was low. "I can't believe you're dead, Kenzi."

Kenzi squeezed back. "Hey, I'm right here."

Tamsin pulled away. "No, Kenzi, you're not. This isn't, like, just a room you're stuck in. We're on a different plane of existence right now. You can never go back to Earth. I'm just lucky that I can travel back and forth. You can't."

"But Bo - "

"No, Kenzi." Tamsin interrupted her. "Bo is strong and incredibly powerful. But not even she can bring you back. I'm so sorry."

Kenzi shook her head stubbornly. "No. Bo will find a way. She'll never stop trying."

Tamsin let it go. "I hope you're right," she said sadly.

Kenzi looked at Tamsin carefully. "Are you ok, Tam-Tam?"

Tamsin furrowed her brow, looking away. "When I saw you lying there...Kenzi, I just fell apart. I knew you might be gone for good. I knew if I brought you to the gate you at least had a chance. But then I wasn't allowed in, I wasn't allowed to see your fight. I was freaking out. You can't do that to me, ok? You're too important to me."

Kenzi smiled at her gently. "I'm sorry, T. I won't do it again, I promise." She paused for a minute, then looked at Tamsin, her eyes full of sadness. "How's Bo?"

Tamsin looked down. "She's bad, Kenzi. I've never seen her like this. She hasn't said a word, she's almost catatonic. Trick gave her something to force her to sleep. I have to go back soon and check on her."

Kenzi grabbed Tamsin's hand. "Take care of her for me, ok, T? I know how much you care about her. You have to make sure she's ok."

Tamsin shook her head sadly. "I'll do what I can but...I'm not you, Kenzi. She doesn't trust me the way she trusts you."

Kenzi stared into Tamsin's eyes, her voice low and urgent. "Make her, Tammy. I see the way you look at her. I can see it, even if she hasn't yet. Make her understand what she means to you. And keep her safe until we're back together."

Tamsin nodded. "Ok, Kenzi. I will. I promise."

Kenzi sighed. She released Tamsin's hand and looked around. "So, isn't there supposed to be some kind of party here? Mead? Hot ladies bearing mead?"

Tamsin laughed. "Since when are you interested in hot ladies?"

Kenzi shrugged. "When in Valhalla, amirite?"

Tamsin spun her around gently and pointed. "That's where you want to go."

Kenzi gazed up at the hall perched on the mountain in front of her. It was made of solid gold, it's walls glittering in the sun. She could just make out the ornately carved golden pillars that surrounded the front door. She looked at Tamsin. "Do I have to hike up there? Not cool."

Tamsin smirked. Suddenly, two Valkyrie landed with soft thuds on either side of Kenzi. Kenzi looked back and forth between them. They both had wings. "Um..."

"Warrior, may we accompany you to the Great Hall of Valhalla?"

Kenzi grinned at Tamsin. "You coming, Tammy?"

She shook her head. "I have to head back to Earth. I'll come visit as often as I can, ok?" She reached over and gave Kenzi one final hug. They pulled apart, and Tamsin took her hand. "Enjoy Valhalla, ok? You deserve it."

With that, she nodded to the two Valkyrie. They placed their arms underneath Kenzi, pressing her legs softly until she bent her knees and found herself sitting on their arms. They spread their wings wide and took off. Tamsin could hear Kenzi shrieking happily as they flew off.

"I could get used to thissssss..."

She smiled, turned, and walked back through the gate.

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Kenzi gazed around as she soared through the sky on her own personal Valkyrie chair. The view was, if possible, even more incredible from up here. She turned to the Valkyrie on her right. "What happens if I fall?"

The Valkyrie shook her head. "You won't. We've got you."

"No," Kenzi said, "I'm totes not doubting your skills. I mean, I'm already dead, right? Can I get hurt if I fell or something?"

The Valkyrie laughed. "No. You would find yourself surprisingly resilient at the moment."

Kenzi looked impressed. "Sweetness." She was silent for a moment then asked, "What are your names?"

The one on her left spoke. "I am Eir, and that is Frigg."

Kenzi nodded. "I'm Kenzi." Frigg gave her a small smile. "And you guys just...hang out in Valhalla?"

Eir nodded. "Like you, Warrior, we lived our last life. Upon our deaths, we are returned to Valhalla to spend our eternity in paradise."

Still gazing around, Kenzi smiled. "Seems like a pretty baller place to spend eternity."

Eir smiled. "We hope that you will find it more than satisfactory."

They were approaching the great golden hall rapidly. Kenzi gasped as the two Valkyrie threw her up in the air as if she weighed nothing. She was weightless for a moment before gravity caught her and she began to fall. Before she had fallen more than a foot, however, the two women each grabbed one of her wrists so that she was dangling by her arms between them. They approached land, and they gently released her as her feet touched the ground. She stumbled momentarily, then caught herself. "Ok. That. Was. Freaking awesome!" She spun around and grinned at the Valkyrie who had landed just behind her. "Thanks for the ride! Now, we party?"

The Valkyrie nodded, smiling. They all turned and gazed at the hall. Kenzi was dumbstruck by the way the building glittered in the sun. "I wish Bo could see this," she thought, her enthusiasm dampened slightly. She turned to Eir and whispered, "Honestly, I kind of thought it would be bigger. It looks pretty small up close."

Eir shrugged. "It's bigger on the inside."

Taking a deep breath, Kenzi faced the door. "Alright, ladies. Let's do this." She strode up to the giant golden door confidently. The two women followed closely behind her, smiling. Kenzi reached for the golden handle and carefully pushed the door open. As she stood in the doorway, she gasped. "You were not kidding, Eir."

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