This is one of my pile of one shots or scenes that doesn't make the cut into any of my stories – which you should read

I was about to put it all in as a new story, but I started to think it'll be long before it gain publicity so here it is

I wrote this one about 2 years ago when I was still in the DxD discord before it went pop

In between my horrid update schedule, I'll post these things while I write or edit the next chapter as well as keep you updated about the actual story. Just treat these like a light read

I hope you wouldn't mind

Side Chapter 1

The Valkyrie

The physician had told you what was bound to come. You never once wavered nor believed any of their words, yet every passing day, you watched her strength fade, the light in her dimming, until all she could do was lay upon her bed.

But by the Gods could she talk.

Could she talk indeed.

You spent all day next to her, and some portion of the night until she rested for the coming day. You smiled and answered every question she had, no matter how silly it was.

"Why does Thor use a hammer?"

"Because it was forged and gifted by the Grand Dwarves, a weapon that fits the magnificent warrior such as he."

"Why do I need to eat my veggies?"

"All warriors eat their veggies."

"Even Thor?"

"Yes, sweetling, even Thor himself."

You watched her sweet smile curl into a pout, as sleepiness swept her eyes close.

"Where's Grandma?"

"She is a Valkyrie. All great Valkyrie never left Odin's side. Perhaps one day, you will replace her and stand guard for Odin himself."

"But I don't wanna eat more veggies…"

Each night, you only left her chamber once she had fallen asleep during one of your many stories of your battle.

Your battle-born brothers tried to comfort you. They assured you with whatever they could think of.

"This sickness, it is an enemy within her, you see. She is fighting, still battling. She will emerge as the Hero, you will see."

But you didn't want Rossweisse the Young Hero. You wanted Rossweisse the Wise, Rossweisse the Valkyrie, Rossweisse the Beautiful, or simply Rossweisse, your daughter.

But now she lied upon her burning pyre, as Rossweisse the Ever Youthful, never to age a day more.

The End

danzy wtf

For clarification, the "you" is Rossweisse's father, so that makes 'granny' Göndul (I know Gondul's the one who raised her but screw ur canon i wanna write this way)

Alright, so. The next chapter will be up in a few days. It's actually a difficult chapter to write and not because it's a sad chapter I promise you that

Shoutout to Zesteria - hope you're doing swell fam