Chapter 16 – Sun and Moon

D78/10 ABY

"How did you enter the Senate building?", Satine asked.

"Madame, I am stealthy enough to avoid detection.", Skoll said raising his hands. "I truly apologize for the manner of my arrival, but there is precious little time."

"Why do you want to meet my life partner?", Satine asked.

"My brother Hati and I are loyal followers of Prince Fenrir. Hati has been taken by someone, it is for that reason I have come seeking his aid.", Skoll answered. "For the last week or so, I have been searching for him, but I knew not where to look. Then I heard from a smuggler, who knows a senator – Leia Organa, who in turn told me that you could help me reach Prince Fenrir."

"Leia told you. If you wouldn't mind waiting outside, I shall ask her myself.", Satine responded calmly.

"Of course.", Skoll spoke, walking outside.

Satine quickly contacted Leia who confirmed what Skoll had spoken. She then called Skoll back to her office. "I have confirmed that you are telling the truth. I am on my way to go see Fenrir; you may accompany me should you chose."

"Thank you madame.", Skoll bowed slightly.

Together the two of them went to Satine's ship and set a course to the Ghost crew's vacation home. The journey took nearly half a day. During which Skoll properly introduced himself and his relation with Fenrir.

Reaching the family home, the two entered and were greeted by Ezra and Ava who were entertaining Mira and Erin. Erin had a mixture of Fenrir and Satine's features, her hair was the same shade blond as her mother, while her eyes and ears bore a resemblance to her father. Seeing her mother enter, Erin ran towards her and jumped landing in Satine's outstretched arms, who then hugged her tightly, as Erin giggled. Behind them all was Sira – the ice lothwolf lazily sprawled on the soft hearth rug.

"Where's Fenrir?", Satine asked Ezra and Ava.

"Master's in the basement… communications room.", Ava answered.

"Who is he?", Ezra asked. Mira then stood on her toes and whispered something in Ezra's ears, to which Ezra gave a small laugh.

"My name is Skoll. I am a werewolf and need my lord Fenrir's help.", Skoll spoke.

"Leia and Han told him that about Fenrir and I.", Satine said as Ezra opened his mouth to ask something but then closed it.

"Ok, then let's go down and let him know.", Ezra said.

"Ava, could you watch over Erin and Mira?", Satine asked.

"Sure.", Ava answered. With that, Satine, Skoll and Ezra went downstairs. Reaching the communications chamber, they saw that Fenrir was talking to Allfather Thor.

"Why was this information kept from me?", Fenrir asked agitated.

"We have our reasons Fenrir.", Thor responded.

"Allfather, there have been many sightings of that armored man, and his experiments. Yet I am the last one to receive information about this. I have as much right to know as any other Aesir.", Fenrir spoke.

"Then tell me Fenrir, who among us is the former owner of that armour?", Thor asked, his tone dangerous.

"I am the former owner.", Fenrir answered evenly.

"You lost all right regarding this matter, when you bargained away that armour.", Thor snarled.

"Which is why I should be the one to correct this situation.", Fenrir said.

"A right that must be earned, boy.", Thor spoke softly, "Your father feels ashamed of your actions. It is by his recommendation that you are the last to know."

"If you give me a chance...", Fenrir began but was interrupted.

"Remind me of the story of Frey, disgraced lord of Alfheim.", Thor spoke.

"Frey bargained away his sword – one that rivals Mjolnir – to find true love.", Fenrir said.

"Then what happened?", Thor asked. Fenrir remained silent at this.

"Frey was killed by his own sword, which at the time was wielded by Surtur.", Skoll spoke.

As Fenrir turned to look at him, Thor spoke, "Yes Skoll. As someone who was there when Frey died because of this enormous blunder, I cannot allow one of my own family to meet such a gruesome fate.", looking at Fenrir. "You have company. This conversation is over Fenrir. You are not allowed to investigate or take part in any investigations regarding the mysterious armorer. If I find that you have gone behind my back, or enlisted someone else to investigate on your behalf, then I promise you the consequences will be most severe.", Thor spoke before switching off from his end.

Taking a deep breath Fenrir asked, "How did you find me Skoll and why are you here?"

Skoll then quickly explained as to how he had found Fenrir, and explained the purpose of his visit. "3 months ago, Hat and I heard rumors of a new werewolf god-alpha. We started to investigate if these rumors were true. Nearly two weeks ago, we found a good lead, here in Midgard. Following it we ran into a stranger, who smelled like one of us my lord. His power, it rivals your own and so we knew that the rumors were true. We tried to escape, but were knocked out immediately. When I woke up, the stranger and Hati were both gone. That is why I searched for you.", Skoll spoke.

"Why didn't you contact me earlier?", Fenrir asked.

"My lord, if this was just a rumor… we didn't want to waste your time.", Skoll said hesitating.

"Skoll, explain it to me in simple words why going after a god-alpha without proper preparation is a good idea.", Fenrir said rubbing his temples.

"What's the plan now?", Ezra asked.

"Investigation.", Fenrir sighed.

"Fenrir, what is a god-alpha?", Satine asked.

"Each wolf pack has its leader, or alpha. This is true for werewolves and all other shape-shifters/skin-changers. These alphas are the strongest in their pack and can draw on the strength of the individual members or the betas to augment their own powers. They can also control pack members telepathically. Now a god-alpha is one that is both alpha and god. He or she can control every single member of their species, even those who are still in the womb.", Fenrir said.

"Then that means… are you also a god-alpha?", Satine asked.

"I am.", Fenrir said.

"And… have you ever?", Satine asked.

"No, he hasn't.", Skoll answered softly before Fenrir could.

"Skoll, give us a moment. Please wait upstairs.", Fenrir said.

Skoll bowed and headed upstairs. Fenrir then turned to face Satine and Ezra.

"I'll uh… I'll give you guys a moment.", Ezra started.

"Ezra, tell Ava that we will leave tomorrow morning to find Hati.", Fenrir told him. Ezra acknowledged and left.

"I know you are frustrated.", Satine said.

"Of course, I am. My own father and uncle would deliberately keep information from me. I was looking forward to spend time with you and Erin as a family, now this happens.", Fenrir sighed and sat down.

Satine sat by his side and said, "You are doing a noble thing. They may not understand why you gave away your armour, but I do. That very act of yours led you to your closest friends, who were rescued thanks to your efforts, which led you to the rebellion. Everything you have done, is for a good cause."

"Thanks, you know for someone very stubborn… you're very wise.", Fenrir said putting his arm across her and bringing her close, so that Satine could place her head on his shoulder.

"What would this strangers' motives be?", Satine asked.

"I can only guess. But stories of old tell us of the terrible beast war, back when my grandfather was still champion. After that war ended, there was a darkness that lasted a million years.", Fenrir said.

"Then something like this could happen again?", Satine asked afraid.

"I hope not. If I make the wrong move, it would end in catastrophe.", Fenrir said, "I should contact Loki. Let my father know of this, so that he doesn't panic."