Freya and Ratatoskr's fright was normal. Poseidon had fainted out of nowhere five minutes ago and while the two of them were discussing what to do, Poseidon got up quickly.
Still, Freya recovered first, '' You were out for 5 minutes. What happened?''
Poseidon stretched and grabbed his weapons, '' Yggdrasil spoke to me.'' He looked at Ratatoskr, '' She told me there's an even better way to help you.''
'' And what would that be?'' At the end of the day, Ratatoskr was still connected with Yggdrasil.
Poseidon laughed a bit, '' I just need to take the whole tree.''
Silence.
'' ... What did you say?'' Ratatoskr clearly heard what Poseidon said, he just wanted to make sure he didn't hear wrong.
'' You heard. Yggdrasil said it wouldn't be enough just to take a part of it.'' It was a lie. Poseidon forgot to mention Ratatoskr's situation. 'Yeah, it's my mistake.'
But Poseidon indeed wanted to take the whole tree. 'I just have to see if it's possible.'
'' Is that possible?'' Ratatoskr was doubtfull.
'' Yes.''
When Poseidon finished speaking, Freya said, '' But how do you ... talk with Yggdrasil? We never heard of anything like that.''
Poseidon sighed, '' Yggdrasil was here since the beginning of time. She gained intelligence many eons ago. She was the one who pulled my soul out, to have a talk.''
Ratatoskr touched Yggdrasil with affection, '' So you have intelligence. Why you never spoke with me?''
' That's true. Why didn't Yggdrasil talk with him?... Maybe it's because his soul is not strong enough?' Poseidon was almost certain that this was the reason, but he didn't say it out loud.
'' I don't know why, but I do know that she likes you quite a lot.''
Ratatoskr was surprised, '' She does?''
'' You took care of her for eos my friend. If she didn't like you a little bit, it would be weird.'' Poseidon then remembered something, '' Yggdrasil told me if the plan doesn't work, you can use this.''
Poseidon showed Freya and Ratatoskr the seed of Yggdrasil, '' It's a Yggdrasil seed. She said to plant anywhere in another realm and another tree should sprout after some time. You should be safe then.''
Ratatoskr took the seed into his tiny hands. He could feel a connection, albeit faint, with it, ' With only this, I should survive long enough to plant it again...' The squirrel looked at the tree, '' Thank you.''
Yggdrasil shook her 'body' as if saying ' you're welcome'.
After giving some time for Freya and Ratatoskr to digest everything, Poseidon said, '' How about we go to Asgard now? I'll take the tree with me when we are leaving.''
Even though it was a fast conversation, Poseidon and the others were running against time. The realm still would be destroyed in 4 days.
Freya went to Poseidon's side. Ratatoskr said his goodbye to Yggdrasil, '' See you soon.''
Now that Ratatoskr knew Yggdrasil had intelligence, he treated the tree even better than before.
Ratatoskr arrived close to Poseidon and Freya. He opened a portal to Asgard, '' Let's go.''
After that, the trio entered the portal.
ASGARD
One thing Poseidon noticed when he arrived in Asgard was that it was a little different from what is presented in the game. The big difference, however, is that the mountains in this realm were made of gold and not of stone.
Otherwise, everything was practically the same. Forests, rivers, and many other things were around the 'capital' of Asgard, where most beings lived.
The trio arrived almost at the center of Asgard. They noticed the other problem right away. Creatures of Chaos are attacking Asgard too. They could see the people fighting against them, but their numbers are too much for the Asgardians.
Freya closed her eyes, to focus and see if Odin was round. She said soon after, '' I can't sense Odin. He's not here.''
While Odin was not here, Freya sensed some 'friends', '' Thor, Heimdall, and Sif are still here, fighting against Chaos.''
She looked at the Asgardian being massacred. While they were at war before, Chaos was the legitimate true enemy. But it was difficult to just ignore what they did to her people over the years.
Poseidon knew what she was feeling, so he said, '' Let me handle it.''
Luckily for the Asgardians and unluckily for the Chaos creatures, the surrounding area was filled with water, making it a perfect area for Poseidon.
Poseidon began to manipulate the surrounding water, 'Let's see... how many would it take to kill all the creatures?'
This time Chaos wasn't messing around. The situation looked the same as it did when the Greeks helped the Egyptians. At that time, Chaos had more than a few hundred thousand in number, 'Is this twice as many? I'm not sure... It's amazing how Asgard hasn't fallen yet.'
Realizing that trying to focus on all the creatures wouldn't work, Poseidon changed his strategy, 'I'll focus on the Asgardians and make sure I don't hit them.'
As he did this, the water lances that Poseidon was making began to grow at an incredible pace. 100, 1000, 10000, 10000, and so on.
Freya and Ratatoskr felt a chill run down their spines. They could not imagine being on the receiving end of this attack.
The number of spears was so great that they blocked out the light coming from the sun, leaving Asgard in darkness.
When the Asgardians looked up and saw this scene, they despaired. They knew that when whoever was making the spears attacked, they would die.
Suddenly, Poseidon said, "Done.'' He then waved his hand, "Begone!''
Immediately, thousands of spears were thrown into Asgard.
SWISH
Alongise a gust of wind, death arrived at the Chaos creatures. Didnt matter where they are, almost all of them died, only a small number survived but were taken care of by the Asgardians. Of course, as Poseidon only limited himself to not hurting the Asgardians, all houses and buildings were destroyed.
Asgard, for better or worse, has fallen.
Freya looked at this scene with complex emotions. In the end, she sighed, '' Let's help the one who survived.''
Just when the trio was about to descend to the ground, 3 powerful Gods were coming in their direction. Freya recognized them, '' Thor, Heimdall, and Sif... I don't know if they want to fight.''
Poseidon didn't care that much. Literally, he was confident facing all Gods here and winning the fight.
It didn't take long for the trio from Asgard to arrive where the other trio was.
Heimdall demonstrated surprise by seeing Freya, and even more at seeing Poseidon, '' It's you...''
Poseidon nodded, '' Hello again.''
Thor looked at Heimdall and said in a furious voice, '' You know this person!? Are you the one who said to destroy Asgard!?''
This was the conclusion Thor arrived at after seeing Freya alongside the man who destroyed Asgard.
Before Heimdall could say anything, Sif tried to appease her husband, '' Dear, relax for a moment.''
Thor wanted to continue to scream at Heimdall, but even though he was a little bit dumb, he wasn't stupid. It's just that the situation made him mad.
After taking deep breaths, Thor focused his attention on Poseidon and Freya,'' Tell me, why did you destroy Asgard?''
Poseidon looked at them as if they were stupid, '' Are you serious?''
Thor was fuming by Poseidon's attitude, '' Of course, I am! We would be able to defend Asgard from our enemies! In fact, we were winning the fight!''
Poseidon doubted that, but he was curious about one thing, '' You guys don't know?''
Sif realized something was wrong, '' What do you mean?''
'' One second.'' Poseidon tried to use his powers to look at the condition of the Norse Realm, but he soon found out he couldn't. ' Wow. Someone strong put a barrier that doesn't let Gods or others beings see the Realm condition. They really don't know anything.'
Poseidon looked at them with pity, '' The entire Norse Realm will be destroyed in 4 days. I just tried to save as many Asgardians as I could.''
Heimdall was surprised, '' Impossible! I didn't sense anything!'' He tried to use his powers to look at the entire Norse Realm and finally noted something strange, ' It's the same thing as it was the last time I checked the Realm! Someone is messing with my powers!'
The Realm is the same as it was the other day Heimdall checked. This meant that the entire Realm didn't change a thing, even though some good days passed since Heimdall checked. He realized something was wrong thanks to this.
Heimdall was one of the Gods most affected when Chaos took away the ability to see the future. He eventually recovered his strength, but he relied too much on Odin and didn't imagine that someone could mess with his powers like this again without him noticing.
Thor waited for Heimdall to say something, but when he saw him getting pale, the God of Thunder finally realized the person in front of him was saying the truth. He pointed his hammer at Poseidon, '' Speak everything you know!''
Poseidon smiled at Thor, '' First, can you help the people below? Some of them are wounded.''
Sif snapped out of her surprise. She went to action. Before leaving, she looked at Thor, '' Behave.''
'' Wait.'' Ratatoskr said to Sif and the Goddess stopped. The squirrel said to Freya and Poseidon, '' I'll go help her.''
Freya and Poseidon nodded, '' Go.''
Sif, alongside Ratatoskr, went to look for her children and help the others.
When Sif left, Thor looked at Poseidon again, '' Speak.''
Poseidon then proceeds to tell the Gods everything. The Chaos invasion, how the Realm will be destroyed in 4 days, Odin's betrayals, the plan to leave the Realm, etc.
When Poseidon finished talking, he could notice Heimdall trembling. ' Why is he like this...? Oh, he did save Odin from me. I doubt it would change much, but I'm certain it accelerate the process. He must be guilty.''
Poseidon tried to say some words of comfort, '' It's not your fault. You saved a person who you thought you could trust. The destruction of the Realm would happen sooner or later.''
Thor looked at Heimdall, '' You saved Odin from him?''
Heimdall nodded.
Thor wanted to say something, but he held himself back. The God of Thunder was also loyal to Odin, so he could not say he would not help the All-Father.
But Thor also knew how Odin was relentless in search of power. So when Poseidon told them Odin went to Chaos side, he believed right away.
'' ARGHHHHHH!'' When the realization that all is lost hit Thor, he screamed at the top of his lungs.
When he finally stopped, Thor looked at Poseidon and Freya, '' Now what?''
Poseidon was waiting for that, '' I can't promise much, because I don't even know for how long we can hold against Chaos. But I can promise you one thing.''
Thor waited for Poseidon to continue.
'' A chance.''
'' For what?''
'' To have revenge against Odin. Against Chaos. And to live another life, one where you can live in peace without having to fear Odin and his actions.''
'' What's the catch?''
Poseidon shook his head, '' No catch. We just need to win the war against Chaos.''
'' How confident are you of winning?'' Thor asked.
Poseidon smiled bitterly, '' Honestly? Not even 50% ... But!'' Poseidon knows Thor's personality a little, '' I promise you the fight of your life. Even the prophecies of Ragnarok would be small in front of the fight we will have.''
When Thor heard that, he simply stared at Poseidon. Freya even thought the God of Thunder would attack.
But soon after, Thor started to laugh out loud, '' HAHAHAHAHA. I'm in.''
'' That's it?'' Freya didn't trust Thor's words.
'' That's it. To be honest, I don't care that much about the Realm or the others, I just want to fight.'' Thor smacked his belly. Then he looked at Heimdall, '' What about you?''
Heimdall changed a lot over the years, so much so that he had a small friendship with Thor. So when he heard even Thor was going to fight, he said, '' I'm in... But let me tell you, I want Odin's head.''
Even though he know it was not his fault what had happened, Heimdall still was pissed.
Freya snorted, '' Enter the line.''
Poseidon looked relieved, ' I didn't want to have to fight and possibly kill them. So it's good we arrived at an agreement.'
'' Now, how about we help Sif and Ratatoskr?'' Poseidon said and didn't wait for them to rest to respond. Freya followed suit.
'' Wait!'' Thor called out to Poseidon while following him.
'' What is it?''
'' I don't know your name.''
'' You can call me Poseidon.''Sensing Ratatoskr's presence arriving in front of him, Poseidon opened his eye. He asked the squirrel, '' Any problem?''
Ratatoskr shook his squirrel head, '' No enemies in the other realms... But also very few survivors.''
Poseidon could feel the hurt in Ratatoskr's voice, '' ... How much?''
'' ... Counting the 5 realms, exactly 10,000 survivors.''
Poseidon sighed in regret, ' Maybe if we acted faster... we could've saved more.'
Still, Poseidon knew Ratatoskr was feeling worse than him, '' I'm sorry.''
Ratatoskr looked at Poseidon, '' Just promise we can have revenge against Chaos.''
Poseidon sighed, '' I promise we will try our best.''
'' That's good enough.'' Ratatoskr continued, '' It's time to leave.''
'' Before that, where are the 10.00 survivors?''
'' Near our location. They are already ready to leave in a heartbeat.''
Poseidon got up from the chair, '' Tell everyone to start leaving.'' He looked at Ratatoskr, '' When you finish, give me a ride to Yggdrasil location. It's time to keep my end of our promise.''
'' Will do.'' Ratatoskr went outside to tell people to start the Journey to the Greek realm.
Poseidon started stretching, ' I hope I can pull this off...'
After a few sets of exercises, he went to Kratos's location. The Ghost of Sparta was looking over at Atreus and Angrboda.
'' Hey.''
Kratos turned to Poseidon, '' What?''
'' Ratatoskr already came back with the remaining survivors. There are no more survivors out of Midgard.''
'' How many do we got?''
'' He said 10.000.''
Kratos was silent after hearing that. '' I thought it would be more.''
'' Yeah... It's too little.''
'' Do we think we have a chance? Of winning this.''
Poseidon was sincere, '' I honestly don't know. But I don't mind dying trying to protect the people I love.''
Kratos said nothing, but Poseidon knew he was the same as he.
'' Get ready to leave. Ratatoskr is telling the rest to start the journey.'' Poseidon looked at Kratos, '' Are you ready to go back?''
'' ... I don't know. That place is the home of my nightmares. But now is the only place left. I don't really have a choice if I want to protect my loved ones.'' Everything bad that happened to Kratos was in the Greek Realm, so for him to return is something strange for him.
Poseidon patted his shoulder, '' I know you will handle it.'' He then started to leave.
'' Where are you going? Joining the others?'' Kratos asked.
Poseidon smiled, '' I have to uproot a tree.''
Kratos didn't understand that, but nodded anyway, '' Good luck.''
' I will need it.' Poseidon then went outside the house. He could see the survivors leaving the area, going to the Between the Realms.
Poseidon sensed his Greek Gods coming in his direction. Hephaestus arrived first, '' That squirrel said we are leaving right now.''
'' It's true. He already went to the other realms and saved as many people as he could.'' Poseidon then said to Hepheatus, '' Can you take care of things for a while for me?''
Hephaestus was surprised but nodded, '' I can, but why?''
'' I have a thing to do.'' When Poseidon said that, Ratatoskr arrived in front of him.
'' Are you ready?'' The squirrel asked.
Poseidon took out his Trident. He checked it one more time. When he saw everything was in order, he nodded, '' Let's go.''
Ratatoskr then opened a portal, and Poseidon entered alongside the squirrel.
The rest of the Greek Gods arrived in time to see Poseidon entering the portal. Hestia asked, '' Where did he go at this time?''
Hestia asked because they just started to leave. They needed someone to act as a leader, and Poseidon was the one who usually takes that role.
'' He went to do something.'' Hephaestus continued, '' He left me in charge of things.''
'' Congrats, Dad!'' Pandora shouted to her father.
'' Yeah yeah. He will be back soon, so let's help now as much as we could.'' Hephaestus looked at Hestia, '' Do we have food for the mortals to last until we arrive home?''
''Depending on how long it takes to arrive home, no. If we arrive within one or two months, we can manage. More than that...'' Hestia didn't continue speaking, but everyone knew the mortals would die.
'' It should be enough. Continue doing your things. Poseidon said he will catch up to us.'' Hephaestus said that and went away to help.
He was soon followed by the rest.
ROOT OF YGGDRASIL
Ratatoskr's portal opened and Poseidon stepped out of it. Ratatoskr was anxious, '' What are you going to do?''
With the seed Yggrasil had given Ratatoskr, he could survive, so the promise between Poseidon and Ratatoskr was already fulfilled. But now Poseidon wanted to do something Ratatoskr didn't understand.
''You will understand in a few minutes.'' Poseidon approached Yggdrasil's base, '' Are you ready?''
Yggdrasil shook her 'body', as if saying 'yes'.
Poseidon took a deep breath, '' Come on.''
Approaching the tree, Poseidon put his arms around the tree.
Ratatoskr was confused, '' What are you doi- NO WAY!''
To Ratatoskr's shock, Poseidon began to push and exude incredible strength. Now it was clear what Poseidon wanted to do.
He wanted to take all of Yggdrasil with him!
Yet, even though he was pushing, Yggdrasil did not move.
Ratatoskr sighed when he saw that. He was amazed by how Poseidon tried that, so he went to console him, '' It's okay. I don't think anyone could uproot Yggdrasil that easily.''
Poseidon didn't let go of Yggdrasil. But he did stop pulling and closed his eyes.
Ratatoskr waited for a few seconds but saw no reaction from Poseidon. Just as he was about to stay behind Poseidon, in case this his soul was pulled to Yggdrasil again, he saw Poseidon opening his eyes. This time, he was determined.
The squirrel only heard, '' Time to get serious.''
'' ARRGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!'' This time, Poseidon didn't hold back. He used all his powers to try and uproot Yggdrasil.
And much to Ratatoskr's shock, Yggdrasil slowly was pulled from the ground, '' ... What I am seeing right now?''
The sight was enough to make Ratatoskr question reality.
After a few moments, Poseidon managed to uproot Yggdrasil and was carrying the tree. When he pulled it, the entire 9 realms shook.
Even though the entire Norse Realm was going to be destroyed, taking Yggdrasil out, was enough to speed the process by a lot.
With difficulty, because he was carrying something very heavy, Poseidon said to Ratatoskr, '' Open - a - portal - near our - friends!''
Ratatoskr did so immediately. After opening a portal big enough for Poseidon to pass through with Yggdrasil, Ratatoskr said urgently, '' Enter fast!''
Every step Poseidon took shook the ground and left marks on it. He entered the portal and arrived near Hephaestus and the others.
To Poseidon's luck, Hephaestus was at the edge of Midgard, near the Between the Realms.
When all people around saw Poseidon and what he was carrying, they were shocked beyond belief. The people for the Norse Realm even more than anyone else, because they knew the tree Poseidon was carrying was Yggdrasil, which was something they thought was impossible to carry.
Poseidon said with difficulty when he saw everyone near him, '' A - little - help?''
Getting out of their shock, everyone near him went to help carry the tree. They were even more shocked by how heavy it was and how Poseidon was carrying it alone.
Now, with the help of 10 or so Gods, which included Thor, Kratos, and some others, carrying Yggdrasil was possible.
Thor was laughing so much he was crying. '' HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. I never thought I would see something so ridiculous in my whole life!''
Poseidon smiled at Thor's honesty, '' Don't laugh now. We have some gruesome days ahead of us. We have to bring Yggrasil with us to the Greek Realm.''
Thor paused. He then laughed even harder, '' HAHAHAHAHAHAH, BEST YEAR OF MY LIFE!''
Even though his realm was destroyed, he didn't even care that much.
'' We will have to put a rotation on who to carry Yggdrasil, to give rest to some of us.'' Freya, who also helping carry the tree, said slowly.
'' Agreed. But for now, let's leave. I accelerated the process of destruction of the Norse Realm, so I don't know how much time we have.''
When Hephaestus heard that, he urged everyone to leave faster, '' Let's GO! Carry the mortals if needed!''
With Hephaestus urging, everyone left the Norse Realm in a hurry. When they passed the barrier from the Between the Realms, all Norse Gods looked back at their realm.
Some only gave a look and continued walking, while others stared for a long time. Ratatoskr was the last one to go, '' Goodbye.''
Then, the journey to the Greek Realm began, with Gods taking turns carrying Yggdrasil.