It was odd… Thor just knew, and so did Loki.

It was time, they were sitting by Odins side, the old mans breath were growing so weak… so far in between.

"Father..." Thor spoke softly. "Thank you for giving us this time… The people are safe, you can rest now."

Odin was breathing deeply.

"I swore to look after them, and I intend to live by that swear I made when I got the crown." Thor informed. "You were there, you saw…. I swear to live by those vows, and protect those whom needs protection."

"And I swear to protect Thor when he fails to look after himself." Loki shook his head. He halted. "Mother told me of your wish… That I bring true peace between Asgard and Jotunnheim. Well, i'm sorry you wont be able to see it but. I'll do my best, promise." he stated. "Some task you left me, couldn't have gone with something smaller could you?" he asked then he shook his head. "Thor and I… We will search for peace. We swear to you… We'll fight when it's necessary, but try to find that path you were unable to find yourself." he breathed. "Rest now… Father."

Both looked at Odins face, it was in peaceful folds and then… his body… it started to glimmer, it seemed to turn to dust, dust made of light and gold… his entire frame faded away as the dust flew and both Thor and Loki looked up.

"Safe journey father." Thor breathed.

"May you arrive safely at Valhalla!" Loki nodded, both had to swallow, to fight their tears then they looked at each other, there was no time for grieving… Not yet.

She was coming.


The woman… Tall and in green armor, she walked down the halls of Asgard, her eyes were narrow and her face in distaste… There was a sneer on her mouth..

She was looking left and right, but there were only echoes and she sneered. "Where?" she asked as she entered the throne room and then she halted.

The throne… Was occupied.

There sat a young man with long golden hair and shining blue eyes, a hammer by his side, though his right arm looked burned and charred.

Leaning casually up against the throne to the young mans left was a Jotnar, blue and with red shining eyes as was normal for them, but wearing Asgardian clothes in red and black colors complimenting his skin, eye and hair color perfectly.

And behind them, was a whole group of Asgardian warriors.

Thor raised his good hand. "Hey." he greeted.

Hela stopped in her tracks, her eyes were narrowed. "So this is my welcoming committee?" she asked. "This is rather pathetic."

Thor leaned forward looking at her. "Indeed we have awaited you, Hela Odindottir." he informed. "And I do believed an introduction is in order, we are family, yet we have never met."

Helas eyes were filled with spite.

"My name is Thor Odinson, King of Asgard." Thor introduced himself and Hela sneered showing teethe. "And this." Thor gestured at the man so casually leaning up against the Throne. "Is Loki Odinson, my brother. He is your brother as well." he informed. "And these." he pointed over his shoulder. "Are the new warriors of Asgard, here to defend the realm if needed."

Helas eyes looked from Thor to Loki then back. "Are you serious?" she asked. "That's my replacement?!" she asked. "A cripple and a representative from the race so stupid it is a wonder they managed to invent the wheel."

Lokis eyes narrowed, Thors face though remained in dark folds.

"Hela, my sister." Thor spoke. "I am prepared to offer you a deal." he stated. "From where I stand, what-ever crimes you committed in the past has now been paid. You have fully lived out the sentence Odin gave you. I am prepared to let you go free, on the one condition that you do not start killing anyone whom is under the nine realms protection!" he stated. "I am also willing to welcome you back to Asgard, bestow upon you the title of Princess ones more. All I ask is that you swear loyalty to me and follow the rules of Asgard like all other citizens must."

Helas face, didn't look pleased, she looked full of hatred and spite, then she bowed her head back and she laughed.

"HAHAHAHA!" Hela howled in laughter. "You want me to take orders from you?!" she asked. "My inferior replacement?! And to top it off, he's a cripple." she seethed. "What kind of mockery is this of the goddess of death?!"

"I do not ask you do, you are free to go and live somewhere else if you swear to do no harm." Thor informed.

Hela seethed. "No." she stated. "Asgards Throne is mine! It was promised to me!" she stated pointing at herself. "It is my right!"

Thor sucked in a deep breath then looked at her. "It is true, logically you have a claim to the throne." he stated. "How-ever, my greater concern is with the people of Asgard rather than your feelings. I have no reason to think that you being the Queen would in any way serve the people of Asgard well. So that's a hard no." he stated as he stood up. "Hela! There is no need to fight, I made my offers clear!"

"Nothing less than the Throne will sate my anger!" Hela stated.

Thor sighed, then he picked up Mjolnir in his hand. "That's really to bad." he stated. Then turned to her. "Because that you can't have. Stand down Hela! Goddess of death!"

Hela seethed, she reached out her arms and what looked like blades appeared in her hands as her helmet appeared, that hornet helmet from the illustrations right above them.

"You will die." Hela seethed. "And I shall enjoy every last second of it."

Thor only looked sadly at her. "Loki." he asked.

Loki nodded as he stepped forward, Hela roared as she came running with daggers and then Loki raised his hands so suddenly a big wall of ice appeared between them and Hela.

Hela roared and she burst through, only for projectiles of ice to come flying towards her and she had to block as Loki moved in circles around her, throwing projectile after projectile.

Hela threw a dagger and Loki dodged, then they looked at each other.

"Heh, how cute." Hela smirked. "So what are you to them? Like their little pet display? A willing little slave taking the beating for the crippled king?"

"Madame." Loki spoke in a sophisticated voice. "I am a prince of Asgard, son of Odin and brother of Thor." he informed sternly. "My responsibility is also to Asgards people, to ensure their safety. I stand ready, to command armies in Asgards name, or follow the kings orders all for Asgards future prosperity. Sometimes I even make the orders myself when his majesty is unavailable."

"Oh look at that, it talks to." Hela smirked. "Odin must have trained it well, it sounds just like him! Repeating his words like a parrot are you?" she asked.

Lokis red eyes narrowed harshly.

"Do you do other tricks?" Hela asked in a mocking tone. "If you sit I'll even give you a biscuit. Shake and I might even give you two."

Loki stood straight. "Goddess of death." he addressed her. "While it may be true, I am indeed of a race considered to be dumber than your average rock. I think it is still worth considering that Odin had indeed considered making me king, and this means… He would rather appoint me. A stupid Jotnar. He would rather put that on the throne… Than you!"

Helas eyes widened, Loki though was grinning, he knew he had her, then Hela roared as she ran forward with both blades raised and ready, but just as she was about to slice Loki he ducked away and the blades were being blocked by a hammer, so now it was Hela standing locked with Thor.

"Teaming up against one?!" Hela asked. "Where is the Asgardian honor code?"

"I know your power." Thor informed. "I know you single handedly killed all the Valkyries… All in one action. The safety of Asgards people is indeed more important to me than my honor. And I am not as stupid as you think I am… I got just one trump card you don't. Reliable friends!" he stated as he swung his hammer and pushed Hela back, only for Sif to come from the side forcing Hela to barely even block.

Then Fandral came from the other and Hela just managed to kick him away, as an arrow flew from Hogunns bow and Hela just managed to step out of the way, only for Volstag to jump up with an ax, coming from above.

Hela though reached up grabbing the ax head and then threw him away into the wall, she turned and hissed.

"You think you are being so cute, don't you?" Hela asked. "You really think you can beat death itself?!" she asked.

"Aye, I do." Thor informed. "And I tell you why…. I did it ones before."

Hela seethed, she looked like a caged animal.

"A fair warning." Loki stepped beside Thor, holding his weapons in hand. "You don't know just a fraction of what we've been through lately." he stated. "One thing is for certain, I have not come this far just to loose to you."

The other warriors stepped up behind them all standing with their weapons ready, Hela seethed.

"You really think that is going to be enough?!" She asked.

"Lady." Thor stated. "I killed a Titan, twice." he stated. "This is really not the time where I intend to step back."

Loki smirked amused.

"For the last time!" Thor shouted. "Stand back or face your fate!"

Hela hissed, she yelled in anger. "I WILL NEVER STAND BACK!" and then, she came running for the prepared warriors.