Chapter eight
Laurie
" Powers "
The dawn sun began to rise as Laurie sat beside her brother. Fen had been hit the hardest by their aunt's death. He was scared he had to be. She'd had to talk to him later today but now it was time to travel to Hel.
Fen held Helen ' s body while Laurie opened a portal to the underworld. Then both walked through into a barren land. Garm waited at the gate as they approached however Garm bowed his head and said :
"Welcome my king and queen. "
Laurie rose a brow at the dog -like creature.
Fen returned the bow . Laurie hesitated but followed her brother 's action.
"We have brought Helen ' s body home to you only fitting that she sleeps where she belongs." Fen said. Garm nodded. "Follow me I will show you her resting place. "
Laurie and Fen followed Garm to a tomb made of black carved stone. Silver art and gemstones lined the tomb. Laurie was in awe of what she was seeing before her.
Garm pawed open the door of the tomb and the three of them went inside. Blue and purple flames lit up the room within the tomb.
Fen calmly placed Helen into her black glass coffin. Slowly her dress begun to change and soon she was in an all-black dress her hair neat and clear of blood. In her hands where black roses however two were different. One was blue the other purple.
Garm nuzzled Helen before a black glass sealed her away. Then the powerful dog turned to face them. It's time to take your vows and take your places of the rulers of Hel."
Laurie gasped. "What are you talking about! ?"
Fen turned to look at her. His look unreadable to her. "Helen in her final moments gave us her magic. She gave each of us a part of her soul. This means that we are the new god and goddess of death. This doesn't mean that we are limited to stay here as this is not what Helen has asked of us. We are needed elsewhere but Hel is ours to command at will."
Laurie couldn't believe it. Any of it. She...was a goddess...of death? How could it be possible to have two of the same thing? Not that she could completely complain about it that must explain why it didn't hurt her to portal. She shook her head.
"If that's true what powers where we gifted with and what would it mean?" Laurie asked.
"In due time my queen. Follow me to the crypt." Garm said.
Once they arrived Laurie and Fen where in
Helen ' s throne room. One of Helen ' s servants placed a box on a long table in front of them before opening it.
Inside of the box was two amulets the same colors as the fires and roses in Helen's tomb.
"With these amulets you will weld the power of Hel itself. It's power knows no equal." Garm said to the two of them. Laurie slowly picked up the purple amulet. It began to glow in her hands. Fen picked up the blue.
Simotaneasly Laurie and Fen put on the amulets.
"Do you Laurie Brekke swore you will rule over the land of the dead until the day you die?" Garm asked.
"I do." Laurie said.
"Do you Fenrir Brekke swore that you will rule over the land of the dead until the day you die?"
"I do." Fen growled.
"Then I am pleased to announce the new god and goddess of Death!" Garm announced. Suddenly there were dead warriors cheering.
Laurie looked confused.
Why are they happy here? This wasn't Valhalla? Or was it to these men and women?
Laurie looked over at Fen who was smiling thoughtfully. With a wave of his hand sweets and food appeared on the long tables before them. Laurie was shocked at that. How had he done that? She was to confused to understand. Garm sat by her side.
"You seem troubled my queen." Garm said to her.
"I guess I am. I mean why are they so happy here, this is a place for warriors who didn't die in battle." Laurie replied.
Garm chuckled. "Look closely my dear queen. What lays before you is a kingdom. You see many have learned to except that they are in Hel. Thoughts who have loved and trusted Helen to lead them. She treated them with fesests and in a plane of beauty however that Thorsten miss lead my mater and killed her in cold blood. Helen didn't deserve such a cruel end. Just like the gods destroyed themselves leaving my mater all alone. " Garm said.
Laurie looked out at the crypt again. This time it was different. It didn't look like it had been before when she had come to visit time and time again. Know it looked like Helen ' s tomb. Black white and silver tiles covered the floor. The walls covered in art of battle like in the town hall back in Blackwell. There was crystal Chandlers with bright flames. The ceiling over her head was a mosaic of different color tiles. The tables where made of a black wood with a unique finish. The throne behind her was made out of carved black stone and bones with velvet seating.
Know Laurie understood why they liked it here. Her aunt created a new paradise. One where thoughts who had died not in battle could feast like kings and could fight. Helen would be one to enjoy a show. "This is amazing. " Laurie said in awe.
Garm smiled showing his sharp teeth. "Indeed it is my queen. You and Fen rule over this domain. " his smile dropped. "But are you ready to embrace your powers and fight in the coming battle? "
Laurie shuttered. "Agents Matt ' s Granddad? " She laughed nervously. "Not really. I mean how do you stop someone like that? "
"You don't. There is no stopping him my queen. He is too dangerous to try and stop. He is destined to return to your world. He will bring about chaos and the world of life and death will crumble and the dead will rise and they will choose a side to fight with. Most will join Matthew 's granddad in the battle however your brother is destined to change to. He will be reborn anew. He will lead an army once more. He will unite the packs." Garm said to Laurie.
Unite the packs? Lead an army? Born anew?
Laurie ' s head thundered with questions! What did all this mean for her?! Did she have to choose a side? Did she have a new destiny too?
"What about me Garm what role do I play in the battle to come? " Laurie asked.
Garm nuzzled Laurie. "You will play a great role Laurie. You will lead your own army. You will guide Matt through his task to face his granddad one last time before the end of the world. You are now a powerful witch with your magic given to you by my master. My only hope to you is that you will find faith in yourself and in your friends because there will be betrayal amongst the friends you hold dear but some will not be their choice."
"I don't understand Garm. What do you mean?!" Laurie asked fearfully.
"This is all I can say, forgive me my queen. " Garm said.
Laurie looked at the dog - like creature sympathetically. "I understand Garm. Thank you for sharing this with me."
Garm nodded. "Think nothing of it my queen. It is my first duty to my master. "
Laurie looked back out over the crypt her brows deeply lined in thought.
Ranarök was coming again and there is no stopping it. Matt 's granddad needs a powerful witch to cast a dark spell to revive him which in turn will make him a god who will command the dead which explains why he needed Helen ' s blood. However who would he get to perform the spell? Could Reyna be the one to turn if she is the only one who knows how to perform such a powerful dark tool?!
This suddenly made Laurie uncomfortable.
No that would never happen. ..would it?
Laurie scolded herself for thinking such a thing. She would enjoy this with her brother before returning to the land of the living.
"Oh there is one more thing you must know my queen. " Garm muttered.
Laurie looked at him and nodded for him to continue.
"You must not tell Fenrir about his role in this battle. This is in the upmost importance. " Garm said.
Laurie sighed. She nodded. She didn't want to keep secrets from her brother but something told her not to say anything.
"Now then let's enjoy ourselves for a while before you both depart." Garm said.
Laurie nodded before joining Fen in the festivities.
A/N: So this is my first authors note on this story. I'm sad that this story doesn't have many reviews however I am content on continuing regardless of the lack of reviews. If you are reading this story I ask if your still enjoying this story please review and let me know what you think.