Chapter 8
The rest of the day went smoothly and the three enjoyed lunch together. The flight back to LazyTown was actually exciting. All the new features on the airship fascinated þórir. Stephanie explained to him why Sportacus wasn't using his old airship and how LazyTown had pulled together to build him another.
"That sounds like the LazyTown I left behind." He told Stephanie.
"Can I ask you something?" She inquired.
"Sure, what is it?" He asked her.
"Why did you leave LazyTown?" Stephanie wondered.
"Well, at first I didn't want to. But some things changed and I felt it was necessary. The children of LazyTown were older and they didn't need me as much. My wife, Odin rest her soul, was pregnant and she wanted me to come home. As it was, I was only seeing her every four or five months. So I told the Mayor at the time that I was leaving and he said that I would be missed but he didn't stop me. I left and haven't been back." Þórir explained.
"Family is always important. Would you mind clearing something up for me?" Stephanie asked. He nodded.
"Who is Odin and what exactly is Valhalla?" She asked.
"Odin is one of the many Norse gods whom many Icelanders and other Scandinavian peoples used to worship. He is the god of war and battle. He was thought to bring victory. Those who die in battle are said to enter Odin's hall or Valhalla. The valkyries escort the warriors to Odin and his hall. Though these beliefs are not practiced much there are still some who believe. For it is said when a warrior dies with honor in battle that he will be rewarded in Valhalla." Þórir told her.
"That has always fascinated me. Thanks for clearing that up." Stephanie said.
"So Sportacus tells me that you have learned some Icelandic." He changed the subject.
"Yes, I have. I've always loved learning new languages. Besides now Sportacus and I can talk about private stuff in front of other people and they won't know what we're saying." She smiled.
"I hate to interrupt but we're entering LazyTown air space. Stephanie, I'm going to dock at your Uncle's would you like to radio him ahead of time?" Sportacus asked. Stephanie nodded and ran over to the headset.
"This is Airship 10 requesting to dock at Uncle Milford's, over." She said. A familiar voice came over the air.
"This is Dad. You have permission to dock, over." Her father replied.
"Thanks Daddy. See you in a few minutes, over." Stephanie told him.
"That's a big 10-4, Stephy. Over and out." The transmission ended and Sportacus brought the airship down to docking elevation. Once he was docked the three disembarked from the airship and walked into the Mayor's house.
They found Olive, Herb, Mayor Meanswell, and Bessie sitting around the island in the kitchen. After the introductions were made the Mayor asked Sportacus' father how it felt to be back in LazyTown.
"Well it feels great. I get to see my son, visit my old friends, and make some new ones. I also get to be apart of the wedding plans so, I'd say life is pretty good right now." He replied.
"Its great to see you again. It's been a long time. I think that after some rest tomorrow we can begin planning." The Mayor saw the tired look on Stephanie's face.
"Yes, I'm feeling a bit tired myself." Þórir said.
"Where are you staying?" Bessie asked.
"He and I will be up in the airship." Sportacus cut in.
"Will there be enough room up there?" Stephanie asked.
"Of course. Well, it was nice meeting everyone. I guess we'll see you in the morning." Þórir said.
"Indeed. Have a good night." Herb said shaking hands with him. After Sportacus and his father left, Stephanie went upstairs. It had been a long day and she was exhausted. Slipping off her clothes and into her pajamas, she combed out her hair. She didn't notice that someone was climbing in her window, nor did she realize what they were going to do.
To Be Continued...