You walking into the room and pull open all the curtains. "Morning, Hela." But she didn't answer, instead she covers her head with a blanket. "It's already noon." You grab her clothing and walk towards the bed.
"I thought I earned a break" Hela's voice is deeper than you remembers.
"You do, and I have prepare the greatest meal for you." You standing next to the bed. You waits for her but she didn't say anything. "Hela. Wake up." You pulls her blanket off her face and you are startle a bit.
Hela notice she unintentionally gives you a deadly gaze. She turns around and said, "Give me my clothes." And so you did. She puts on her clothes and wash her face with the water you prepare for her. "Where is my meal?" she sounds demanding.
"It's in the common room." Hela can see you trying to calm down. It is not the first time she stares at someone with death threats. It was in fact how she keeps her reputation as the Goddess of Death. But somewhat she feels bad for you.
Hela and you walk toward the commons room. Many folks are there and they all greets Hela politely as if they are scared. Even though they are all sitting there, Hela was eating alone. You can see she is sitting there by herself, just like when she was a kid. You want to walk forward but she suddenly stands up. "What's wrong?" you ask.
"I'm done." But she barely eats. She start heading to the training room. You quickly grab a snack for her before you follow her.
Hela starts training immediately. It becomes her daily routine to start practicing after breakfast. She wants to be strong, stronger than anyone else, even Odin. You watch her as she summons Nightswords and aim at the bullseye. You smile when she hits it. Hela is a lot stronger compare to ten years ago. You can see how much hard work she has puts in.
After hours and hours, Hela finally take a break. She stand in the middle of the room panting. "I could really use some water." You immediately grab some water and give it to her.
"If you like, here are some snacks." You take out the snack you grab earlier.
"no." she chucks down a glass of water and goes back to training immediately.
"You have being training all morning. Take a break, Hela." You said with concerns.
"I have to keep my skill sharp." She summon a sword. "You can leave." She barely look at you.
"It's fine. I…" you step forward.
"I said leave." Hela command you. You then left the bag of snack on the table before you go.
During the past ten years, Hela learns to be a warrior, a commander, and an executioner. She has seen more blood than you do and she has grown to be indifferent about it. Alongside Odin, Hela will go on battle without hesitation. She enjoys fighting and being strong in front of the crowd. However at night, it was only Hela and Fenris, her only companion. Sometimes she wonder when will she go home and see her friend again. But then there is dilemma. Hela believes she is destined to conquer the cosmos but she also miss you, her only friend. "No one should get in your way of our conquest, Hela." Odin once tell her. "Don't let your emotion get the better of you." Thus, she keep practicing and training whenever she has time. Even though Hela is joyful to see you again, she has to focus, focus on her future.
After a day of workouts, Hela finally feel tire. She goes over to the table and grab a drink. She can see the snack besides it. Suddenly her stomach rumbles. She takes it and start munching. It taste good and she wonder who left it here. Later, Hela decides to step out of the room and pay a visit to Fenris.
"Woof!" a very loud bark from a large wolf.
"What's that on your head?" Hela points at the small crown. You step out behind Fenris when you hear her voice.
"It's a flower crown, I made it for her." You smile to your queen as you making another one. Hela watch your small figure as you standing beside the giant wolf. "Would you like one?"
"no." simple as that. "What are you doing here?"
"I thought I pay her a visit," you look up to Fenris. "It's been a long time since I saw the little puppy." You turn back to Hela.
"She is a wolf." She exclaimed and step closer to her companion.
"I know." You give her a smile. "And I'm glad she was there with you."
"You don't think I can handle myself?" Hela frowns.
"Actually I was worry that you will be alone." Hela did not reply. She simply feels a lump in her throat but she fights her tears back.
"We are not children anymore." She walks pass you and give Fenris a pat. "I'm stronger than that." She whispers.
"I know." You can see Hela is distancing herself. "But I will still stand beside you."
"Stand beside me?" Hela scoff. "You can't even defend me and you are disgusted when I execute someone."
"Perhaps I cannot defend you, but I can be your shield." Hela turns around. "And I've grown to accept the fact that there are always casualties in one's conquest." Your statement has made it clear to Hela.
"Then if I tell you to go forward, you won't hesitate?" she lifts up your chin and take a good long look.
"Of course. I made my promise when I became your servant." You holds her hand that lifting your chin. "And I will not leave you no matter what happens." Your words warms Hela's heart. A feeling she thought she has forgotten.
"Very well."