Sarra, Natasha, Jane, Darcy and Pepper were all sitting together with Bliss. She had already shown them the ring and they were all happy for her. Though Thanos' threat still loomed over their heads. But only Sarra could sense that there was something that wasn't right. She could hear a loud howl and growls. They are what caused her to stand and hunt down Thor.
"Lady Sarra." Her serious face immediately washed away his good attitude. "What is wrong?"
"I need to see my father. Now."
"What need would you have of this?"
"Just do it! Asgard is in trouble!" Loki looked up at this and grabbed Sarra's arm.
"I'll take her then brother. Since you are to afraid." Thor's face was the last thing she saw before everything went black. When the color returned she saw Fenrir sleeping in front of her.
"Who would dare to disturb me in my slumber?" He growled and raised his head. He was a magnificent black with golden eyes and a scarred pelt. "Who are you?" He growled as his eyes locked with Sarra's.
"I am Sarangerel." She stated. Fenrir fell silent and stood, looking to her. She ran forwards and hugged around his throat. He lowered his head to rest his large muzzle against his daughters back.
"You look just like your mother." She smiled and then felt Fenrir move his head. She stepped back and looked up at him. "Why have you chosen now to come?"
"I beg your help father. Asgard is in trouble."
"Why should you care about the Realm Eternal?"
"Because if Thanos wi-"
"Thanos?" He growled. Sarra nodded. "Then I will fight by your side." Sarra grinned and Fenrir looked to the ropes binding his feet. Sarra brought a clawed hand down, slicing clean through the rope. She then broke the one around his neck and he stepped forwards, nearly falling. He stood quickly and then walked forwards more.
"Quickly. We must leave." Fenrir looked to Loki and nodded.
"Sarra. Climb onto my back. We wil travel faster if we are running." She nodded and grabbed his fur, climbing quickly onto his back. Loki walked over and rested a hand to Fenrir's side. Once more the surroundings changed, showing the Realm Eternal. From where they stood at the end of the bridge it looked so peaceful and beautiful. But Sarra knew that there was danger further within. Sounds of battle barely reached her ears and she turned to Loki.
"Go get Thor and the others! Quickly!" He vanished and Fenrir began to run. Sarra stood, balancing herself as she prepared to fight, her weapons at the ready. "We first must save Odin and Frigga. Hurry." He sped up and narrowly missed a large creƤture of pure gold. Fenrir stopped as Sarra leaped and shifted, running towards the palace.
She burst through the boarded doors and looked down at the guards. "Fenrir's daughter has arrived!"
"Kill her! She must be in league with Thanos!" She growled and swatted the guard aside.
"I am Sarangerel Fenrirdottir! And my father and I are here to help you!"
"How do we know you speak the truth?" Sarra looked to Odin and bowed before looking him straight in the eye.
"Because my father now fights the monsters outside."
"They cannot be killed. We have only just managed to fend them off." Sarra turned and then noticed Heimdall amongst the injured. The Tesseract lay beside him.
"Move your forces to Midgard. My father and I will remain here to defend this Realm. It does not fall until we do."
"Only you?" Loki and the Avengers appeared.
"Yes. Only us. Help them get to Midgard." She looked to the group.
"We've only just arrived though." Tony pouted.
"Now! You do not stand a chance Iron Man."
"What the hell makes you think that?" Fenrir suddenly hit Sarra and they hit the floor, turning to the creature outside. "Oh."
"Leave now!" Sarra and Fenrir stood and then leaped into the fray of robots outside of the door. When Sarra turned back she locked eyes with Clint. He looked afraid. Her eyes softened before her view of him was blocked. She returned to the fight and began to tear the heads away from the creatures. It proved effective enough as they quickly began to fall. Finally the forces were demolished and Sarra panted by Fenrir's side. 'Something is wrong. That was far to easy.'
"You are correct Daughter of the Wolf." She turned and growled, seeing the Other and knowing of his abilities to hear others thoughts. "These creatures cannot be defeated."
'But you can.' She thought. Before he could move Sarra leaped and pinned him under her foot, teeth bared. Fear flashed through his eyes as he looked up at her. Sarra quickly leaned down and ripped out his throat. With blood soaking her muzzle she turned back. What she saw horrified her to no end. The robots were putting themselves back together. And they looked to be out for blood. They threw Fenrir aside and into the castle before turning on Sarra. Though she was afraid she would not show it. She would fight until the last breath left her cold body. So she had sworn and so it would be.
Thanos watched Sarra kill the Other with indifference. Really he was only a tool. But Sarra? Now she was a problem. Though if the fight was any indication then she would be dead within the hour. And he had only sent out fifty of the nearly five thousand warriors. Asgard would be his by nightfall. And then Midgard after that.
Sarra could feel the blood that poured from a large gash in her side. But not even that stopped her. She was forced back and into the palace where she promptly shut the door and collapsed beside her father. She was unable to stop the change as she hit the ground. She had multiple broken bones and several new cuts. Her chest heaved with every breath she took and she could feel the strain on her muscles. She felt her father gently lay his front paw over her and gently pulled her over to him.
"You have fought well my daughter. Rest now. Let your wounds heal. I will take watch." She nodded and passed out soon after.
"We have to go back!" Clint argued.
"Sarra told us not to." Bliss stated.
"I don't care! She could get killed because of her stupid damn decision!" Frigga placed a hand on Clint's shoulder and he stepped away.
"If she is anything like her father then you have nothing to worry about." He only nodded as Loki stood.
"I will go and see how they fare." He vanished before anyone could object.
"Loki." Fenrir looked to the figure. He stepped forwards and looked to Sarra.
"Leave Asgard. Take her with you."
"No. She swore to defend the Realm Eternal and I swore to help her."
"The Realm Eternal has fallen! We will win it back when we can." He walked over and knelt beside Sarra, dropping some of Sif's clothes beside her. "Wake her up when I leave. Then go."
"And what will you do?"
"Ensure that everyone has reached safety."
"As you wish." Loki then stood and left, barely taking note of the Other's body laying not twelve feet from where he stood. Fenrir watched until he was out of sight. Then he stood and closed the doors.
"Father?"
"Dress. We leave for Midgard." She only grabbed the clothes and pulled them on, hissing in pain. Once that was done Fenrir turned back and then gently lifted her onto his back. Sarra huddled into the warmth and Fenrir smiled a little, walking out and towards a far end of the Realm Eternal.
Idunn was sitting under the tree, shaking in fear. It intensified as she spotted Fenrir walking towards her. "Be gone foul creature!"
"Calm Lady Idunn. I do not wish to harm you. My daughter and I only seek passage to Midgard."
"Has she no magic like your creator?"
"No."
"Not many noble bloods do." She muttered. "Very well then. You may pass through the garden. But be warned. The Valkyries will not take kindly to you or her."
"We will take our chances." He continued forth and Idunn looked to the injured woman on his back.
"Will you permit me to come with you?" He turned to the goddess before nodding and allowing her to climb up behind Sarra. Fenrir huffed and walked towards the Gateway. Though those Valkyrie lived upon the furthest end of the Realm Eternal they were the guardians of the gateway. A way for them to move souls from Asgard or Midgard to Valhalla, a most distant realm.
"It's the wolf." One of the women spat. She narrowed her gaze and her winged mount backed away slightly. Her friend sat on a horse beside her. And she was the one to call out.
"Come no further Fenrir! You are unwanted!"
"We seek only passage. Asgard has fallen. It's warriors retreat to Midgard."
"Why should we believe you?"
"Because I myself have seen it." The two women noticed Idunn and bowed their heads.
"Very well. But only you may pass. The wolf must stay." Idunn looked to Fenrir, who nodded. She leaped down and walked forwards.
"Please permit my father and I passage." It was only then that they noticed the clearly injured woman.
"A child of Fenrir? I think not."
"Please. We must get to Midgard and warn them."
"Idunn will do that for you." Aforementioned goddess only shook her head.
"They come with me." The two Valkyrie looked to her before turning their gazes to Fenrir once more.
"Very well then. But you must walk with us. Else you will be attacked." Fenrir bowed his head and Sarra followed his example. They walked with the two women and Idunn, soon seeing the gates that the Valkyrie used to pass between realms. "Is it true that Asgard has fallen?"
"Yes. But we will return soon. Via this passage if we are so permitted. It would be an honor for the mighty she-warriors of Valhalla to join us." The two women looked to Sarra.
"We will fight by your side then. Upon your return of course." The elder stepped forth. "And I will travel with you." Together they passed through the gates and into Midgard.
"Loki should have been back by now." Natasha looked too Frigga.
"Do not fret Lady Natasha. He will return."
"I hope you're right." She looked out the window again and her eyes widened. "Anyone order a large wolf, two girls and another on a Pegasus?"
"A Valkyrie?" Odin sat up and growled, clutching at a wound in his leg.
"Yes. And Idunn as well. With Fenrir and Lady Sarra." Natasha looked back to see Thor behind her. The group entered the S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters and Clint immediately ran over to Sarra. She climbed from her father's back and hugged the man tightly. Clint was careful of her injuries and kissed her.
"I shouldn't have left you. I should have stayed." Sarra put a finger to his lips.
"Shh. Shh. I'll be alright." She whispered. The Valkyrie and Fenrir both watched them before they noticed the injured Asgardians. The woman gasped.
"How could such a noble force have fallen so easily?"
"Thanos." Fenrir growled before sitting in a corner of the large room. Fury walked in and looked to the group.
"Sarra. What happened out there?"
"Thanos has a force of indestructible soldiers made of pure gold." Clint blinked.
"Pure gold?" She nodded. "I know how to stop them!"
"How?" Everyone asked at the same time.
"Ever seen Hellboy 2: The Golden Army?" Silence. But Bliss stepped up.
"The story!" She shouted, her eyes sparking with an idea.
"Tell me." Sarra stated. Bliss nodded and grabbed her phone, bringing something up and then reading aloud.
"It is said that at the dawn of time, man, beast, and all magical beings lived together under Aeglin, the Father Tree. But man had been created with a hole in his heart, a hole that no possession, power, or knowledge could fill. And in his infinite greed, man dreamed of expanding his dominion over the entire earth. The blood of many an elf, ogre, and goblin was spilled in their war with man, and King Balor, the one-armed king of Elfland, watched the slaughter in dread and despair. But one day, the master of the goblin blacksmiths offered to build the king a golden mechanical army, seventy times seventy soldiers, that would never know hunger, and could not be stopped. Prince Nuada begged his father to agree.
"Build me this army," the king said. And so, a magical crown was forged that would allow those of royal blood to command the Golden Army, if unchallenged. "I am King Balor, leader of the Golden Army. Is there anyone who disputes my right?" And in his throne room, no one challenged his word." Bliss stopped and Sarra thought for a moment.
"So Thanos himself must be challenged."
"But who would be crazy enough to do that?" Fury asked.
"It has to be someone of noble blood." Sarra stepped forwards.
"I will."
"You're a noble blood?" She nodded.
"On my mother's side at the least. And Fenrir is the king of Wolves." Fenrir looked concerned.
"I do not wish to lose my daughter."
"I must do this." She stated.
"Please don't Sarra." She turned to Clint and smiled.
"Don't worry. I'll be just fine." He kissed her and she hugged him tightly.
That evening everyone spent with their loved ones. They either drank or prepared for the next day. Sarra herself went straight to her room. She was soon joined by Clint.
"You're crazy you know?"
"Absolutely bonkers." She agreed.
Sarra looked over the gathered forces. Amongst them, despite her protesting, were the students from her school. The rest comprised of S.H.I.E.L.D, Asgardian warriors, the Avengers, Wolverine and a few of his friends. Though once they got to Valhalla they would be joined with the Valkyries. All in all it was a well built force. A well match for fighting against four thousand and nine hundred soldiers.
"Remember. Call out a challenge as loud as you can to Thanos."
"Bliss. Did he ever tell you why he wanted you?" She nodded. "Why?"
"Because of my own bloodline." Sarra prompted her to continue. "My mother is a descendant of a strong Aesir. She is descended from Thor." Thor looked to her and they all studied her features. After a few moments of uncomfortable silence they moved out, heading for Asgard.
Thanos watched as the group neared the city. He smirked and stood from his throne. Now he would go to Asgard, claim his throne and his queen. And then he would destroy their forces. He figured it would take maybe an hour for them to arrive. And then two at best for his forces to destroy theirs. And to be fair he hadn't even looked into their plans. Yes. This would be most interesting indeed.
"Bliss Barton. You shall soon be mine. And then I will use you in every way you fear."
It took the entire force less than half the time Thanos had thought it would. But their spirit and determination had helped with that. It seemed that Asgard too wished them to win.
When they reached an open expanse between the forest and Asgard, near the waterfall, they met with Thanos and his army. "Thanos!"
"Sarra. Shall we begin?" She smirked.
"I think I have a better plan!" Thanos silently ordered the attack and the group prepared for the fight. "I, Sarangerel Fenrirdottir, challenge Thanos for the right to command his army!" The robots stopped charging and Thanos glared at the woman.
"You have no right to challenge me!"
"Oh I think you'll find that I do!" Thanos growled in anger and raised his sword, Sarra holding one in her hand as well.
"Then you move first!" She charged at him, growling as she swung. Thanos barely blocked it in time and shoved her back. She quickly righted herself in time to avoid a swing at her head. With a swift movement she stood and cut across Thanos' face. He yelled in pain and Sarra kicked him, sending him backwards. "If I die then so do you!" He twisted and his blade caught Sarra, throwing her towards the edge. She grabbed the collar of his jacket and they both began to fall towards the water.
Thanos was the one who barely saved them both. He dug his sword into the ground and spun, throwing Sarra further inland. It was then that she saw an opening. She ran forth and slammed the blade through his heart. But the momentum forced her to continue forwards. Clint broke free of the group and ran, hoping to catch Sarra. He misjudged his action and the three went over the edge together. The army powered down, the crown laying on the ground. Everyone ignored it and ran to the edge, hoping for Sarra and Clint to have found some purchase and to have survived the fall. But no such luck was theirs. They were gone.
Fenrir raised his muzzle and let loose a sorrowful howl. Natasha cried into Loki's shirt and he hugged her. Bliss collapsed and screamed that it wasn't supposed to end as it did. The others only remained silent, staring at the torn grass where they had fallen from. Slowly the group dispersed, the Valkyries returning to Valhalla and the Asgardians to their homes. Fury walked up and set a hand on Natasha's shoulder before walking over and helping Steve with Bliss. He saw the crown on the ground and picked it up, choosing to give it to Odin. Fenrir walked with the group, allowing Bliss to ride on his back with Natasha.
The trip was silent. All were in mourning. And when they returned to Midgard Fury looked to Fenrir, Odin and Frigga. "You're all welcome on Ear-Midgard whenever you so wish. Fenrir." The wolf looked up. "Your daughter was a noble one. She had a school. And if you ever want to see what it was that she taught those girls then you're free to come by whenever."
"I thank you man of Fury. But I fear Midgardians would not be so accepting as you are."
"You're under S.H.I.E.L.D. protection if you visit. And here that matters." He bowed his head and then looked to the sky.
"Perhaps it would be wise. On Asgard they would only try to bind me once more."
"No." Odin stepped forth. "In her honor we will protect you. She saved Asgard today. And a great many other realms."
"Still. I wish to remain upon Midgard." They all nodded.
Odin and Frigga left soon after. And Fenrir disappeared into the mountains. Fury turned and looked to the girls from the School. "Mr. Fury." He looked over to see Lilli. "Will you be our teacher now?"
"Of course." She smiled and they walked over to the other girls. He took one last look towards the sky, seeing the first star wink at him. It soon vanished as the lights of the city flared to life. He turned and walked inside.
A/N: And we have the end. But don't worry! There will be a sequel! This time from Bliss' point of view. Though since you guys are so awesome I'm going to give you a quick epilogue and then a sneak peek into the next book. But that's in the next chapter. :D So see you then. ~ Kitteh 01
