I thought this would be an appropriate time to say this, but the Ragnarok was technically supposed to happen a few days ago! I had absolutely no idea about it, but I find it kind of cool that I'm writing this story at about the same time.
I was able to sneak this chapter in today! I wasn't expecting to finish any writing off anytime soon, but practice was canceled and it gave me plenty of time to start typing.
Anyways, on with the story!
==Folkvangr, Asgard==
The Rangers stood in front of Freyja unsure of what just happened. While they knew for a fact that they went into some shadow reality of Folkvangr, they weren't sure who Jörmungandr actually was and what it was his business to be doing in Folkvangr. They all waited for Raylan to speak first.
"How...how did any of that just happen?" Raylan asked.
"Father employed a system of transit to bring his monsters into Folkvangr." Freyja explained. "Folkvangr, along with Valhalla, serve as the two heavens of our Norse beliefs. By eliminating Folkvangr, the catalyst to Valhalla, Father would have an unlimited rule over the heavens."
"So he brought that thing here?" Raylan asked. "It didn't seem to know exactly what it was doing."
"I'm not sure how ethical his methods are and whether he brings these monsters here on their own will, but he'll stop at nothing to have this place torn up." Freyja said.
"Why doesn't he just come down here and do it himself?" Emma asked. "Or am I missing something crucial here?"
"One human doesn't have the power to single-handedly destroy a heaven."
"He's human?" Tyler asked. "But...but...that sort of logic doesn't line up!"
"He's a human that knows how to manipulate the powers beyond the physical world." Freyja said. "Much like you eight."
"But like Emma asked, if he can manipulate his surroundings, why doesn't he just come here himself?" Ryleigh asked.
"He can't do it, so he uses his powers to bring monsters here to do so." Freyja told them.
"How many of these are here?" Raylan asked. "I don't like not knowing what I'm really going up against."
"As far as I know, there are three more of his monsters somewhere hidden in this plane." Freyja answered. "However, I don't know where they are or how to get to them."
"I thought you ruled this place. Shouldn't you know where they're hidden?"
"If I knew where they were, then they wouldn't exactly be hidden." Freyja chuckled. "I'm not as stupid as you think I am."
"What are we going up against here?"
"I'm not exactly sure of any of this. Yes, I rule this plane, but there are still mysteries that I have yet to solve." Freyja informed them. "I really wish I knew more about Father, but there's not much more information I can provide."
"Thank you for everything, Freyja." Raylan nodded and let his team do the same. "Where do we go from here?"
"As of now, I guess you all just go home." Freyja shrugged. "There's really nothing I need you here for. I'll let you know if anything comes up. But still, be on the lookout for more crime in your area. Just because you were able to shoo away one of Father's beasts does not mean he has given up."
"We will, Freyja." Raylan bowed.
"Now, begone!" she held her finger in the air and waved it around to gather some magical energy. She shot the burst at the Rangers and sent them back to their world. She sighed and walked back into the meadows, in search of any other monster that was dwelling behind her back.
==Stanford, California, United States==
The Rangers found themselves in an empty street as they started to process their surroundings. They were back in their own world after an eventful 'fight' against Jörmungandr. Still not too entirely sure about anything, the group just stuck together. Ryleigh clung onto Johnny's arm.
"I'm scared." she complained and nestled into his shoulder.
"It's okay." Johnny smiled and kissed the side of his girlfriend's head. "Everything will come out just right, I promise."
The group slowly walked back to the hotel that the non-Stanford Rangers rented out. Since it was Sunday, they had to leave back to their homes to start the normal week again. Then, Raylan noticed something strange on his Morpher.
"Guys...are you seeing this?" he asked and waited for everyone else to look at their Morphers.
"The time...hasn't changed!" Tyler exclaimed. "Did we just...?"
"We just fucked with the time-space continuum!" Mike pumped his fist only to be met with confused looks. "Hey, I'm allowed to have smart moments once in a while..."
"So we just went to Folkvangr, scared away a giant serpent, met a goddess, and got arm cannons without wasting any time?" Sydney asked.
"Sweet!" Raylan smiled. "I'll take it!"
"It's still a Sunday afternoon, though." Shane reminded the team. "We've got to get back to our normal lives."
"We'll resume this later." Raylan told his team. "First, we have to get everything packed up for you guys to head back. After all that settles down, just play it safe and listen for any kidnappings."
The eight Rangers nodded and started to walk off together.