Genevra And Grendel: A Sibling Story

by ZimmyCakes

Everybody has heard of Beowulf, right? And everybody remembers the demon Grendel, right? Well, how do you think the story would've gone, if he had a sister? Follow this new side of Beowulf's story, told by the perspectives of the monster, Grendel, and his Danish sister, Genevra, as they share adventures beyond their wildest dreams.(Storebror,big brother) (Lillesøster,little sister)

10. Funeral

Chapter 10: Funeral

When they finally reached the beach, Beowulf laid on the bloody sand alone. They were scared that he was dead, until they saw him breathing.

"I told you we were too old to be heroes." Wiglaf joked. "Come on, let's get you to a healer."

"No, Wiglaf." Beowulf shook his head. "Not this time old friend."

"Hey, you are Beowulf." Wiglaf frowned. "A little scratch like this is not going to put you down."

"Do you hear her, Wiglaf?" Beowulf gasped.

"I hear nothing my lord."

"Grendel and Genevra's mother, my son's mother. She's calling to me."

"No Beowulf. You killed their mother when we were young."

"No he didn't." Grendel and Genevra shook their heads.

"Too late for lies, Wiglaf." Beowulf took his final breath. "Too late."

….

The people of Denmark watched sadly as Beowulf's funeral ship burned on the sea.

Grendel and Genevra watched sadly as they lost a second father. Wiglaf was among them, wearing the crown.

"He was the bravest of us." He began the prayer. "He was the prince of all warriors. His name will live forever."

"His song shall be sung forever." Welthow stepped up.

"All hail King Beowulf." They all shouted in grief.

….

After the funeral, as everyone else went home, King Wiglaf, Grendel, and Genevra walked along the sandy shore together.

"I know that you two are not looking forward to being orphans again." Wiglaf sighed. "So, I have decided to adopt you, as godchildren."

"That makes you our godfather." Genevra looked at him.

"I could never be a real father to you." The king nodded. "Not after Beowulf."

"We accept." Grendel nodded.

Suddenly, Wiglaf's foot kicked something in the sand. They looked down and the siblings gasped.

The Royal Dragon Horn laid perfectly undamaged at their feet.

"But, how is this possible?!" Genevra gasped as Wiglaf picked up the treasure.

The sound of the funeral ship crackling on the sea caused them to look up.

Wiglaf frowned, but the siblings gasped when they saw their mother bend to give the dead warrior one last kiss.

When the ship fully sunk, the water demon emerged from the water. She and Wiglaf stared at each other as if entranced. Grendel and Genevra looked from Wiglaf, to their mother, and back again.

"Oh no!" They both said. "Here we go again!"