The serpent's representative has returned to me with good news. She had managed to kill Baldwin. This is, relatively speaking, fantastic. The myth cycle will stay on track.
But I have been thinking.
Mattie does not have to die. Not necessarily. See, currently, he is fighting on the side opposing the serpent. The side destined to perish.
If Matthew fights with the serpent, well, that's unheard of! And being as it does not fall in line with the myth, then he cannot perish! It makes total sense!
I will have it arranged to meet with Matt so he can see what side he should be fighting on. I must convince him the Brekkes will only do him harm.
The serpent's representative, a certain Astrid, claims that they will be heading out to get Mjölnir next.
One of my sons lives out that way. He is a hunter. Very convenient. I will have it arranged for him to subdue the descendants to allow me to meet with Matt.
As for the Brekkes, well I believe I've figured out how to get rid of them. Or at least one of them. Astrid said she had framed him for Baldwin's murder. What easier way to get him out of my way than to lock him up?
Just like the real Fenrir wolf.
That did not go according to plan.
Somehow, Baldwin Osgood is still alive. Somehow, Matt still believes the Brekkes will do him good.
What makes matters worse is that the serpent has risen. Alas, the Fenrir wolf has been freed from his chains, freed from the possibility of going to prison, and therefore Ragnarök has begun.
Way earlier than I would have liked.
Now all I can do is keep Matt from dying until Ragnarök truly begins. We wouldn't want the big hero dying before the fight.
As for Fenrir, it's time to bring him back to his rightful home.
Welcome to the pack, you dirty Brekke.