AN: I'm not a Norse mythology expert (I'm a Greek Mythology person, personally) so please don't get angry with me if I misspell or mis-portray any Norse creatures or places.
In a flurry of green flames, Maleficent materialized in Svartlfheim, a hidden realm in Norway where the Dark Elves reside. The realm was rocky, extremely cold, dry, and emanated a feeling of death. Needless to say, Maleficent absolutely loved the environment of this realm.
Not long after Maleficent appeared, streaks of black smoke soared through the skies overhead. Maleficent looked up with mild interest. The streaks of smoke landed in front of Maleficent and soon began to take the form of tall humanoid figures with pale white skin, jet black hair, and glowing purple eyes.
"Halt!" the center elf called out, "Who goes there?"
"It is I, Maleficent, the Mistress of All Evil," the sorceress said with a smirk.
The elves' purple eyes widen with fear.
"Well," the center elf replied, "Why didn't you say so? Please come with us to the palace of Zurg Hafednir."
The elves escorted Maleficent a few miles down a stone road to what appeared to be a city carved on the side of a mountain. She walked into the city with her escorts and looked around at the various sights within. The dark elves had built up their own fully-functioning society, and, if it wasn't for their bizarre appearance and use of magic, one could mistake this dominion for a prominent mortal city. The patrol of dark elves led Maleficent to a jagged and frightening looking building in the center of the city.
"This is it, then," Maleficent asked her escort.
"Yes," he replied, "the Zurg has been informed of your presence. You may enter."
Maleficent walked up the steps and entered the building. She soon discovered that the palace was only composed of one large room. Nothing was inside the room aside from a decorated throne and a large elf sitting on it. This elf, whom Maleficent assumed to be "Zurg Hafednir", was big and muscular. He had long black hair and a black goatee. His eyes were a deeper shade of purple than his subordinates and a fire appeared to be burning in his pupils. The elven king wore purple and black armor that complimented his hair and eyes.
"Maleficent," Hafednir replied as he stood in a gesture of respect, "It is an honor to meet you."
"Likewise," Maleficent said with a slight bow, "I have come to ask for your help."
"My help?" the king asked in surprise, "What ever could be so difficult that even Maleficent herself requires aid for?"
"The toppling of Olympus," Maleficent stated blankly.
Zurg Hafednir's face turned grim.
"Topple Olympus," he repeated, "Maleficent, that task cannot be done."
"Of course it can!" Maleficent replied, "The gods were not always in power, they overthrew the titans long ago and gained control of Olympus afterward."
"Yes, but those were titans that they defeated," Hafednir replied, "They weren't the sharpest swords in the armory. We're talking about gods here!"
"Gods are not invincible," Maleficent pointed out, "Zagreus proved that."
"Perhaps," the elven king said, "But he was only able to be slain by hoard of titans."
"Not necessarily," Maleficent stated, "Gods can indeed be killed by anyone. It just requires quite a bit of energy to do so. Besides, we don't necessarily have to kill the gods, just imprison them. I'm building up an army to help me and I would be most pleased if you would join the army."
Zurg Hafednir stroked his goatee, becoming more and more convinced by Maleficent's argument.
"Well," the king began, "Who else is a part of this army."
Maleficent proceeded to list the armies that were serving under her in the campaign against Olympus, Zurg Hafednir becoming more and more convinced with every name listed.
"Very well then," Hafednir stated, "You shall have the support of the Zurg."
"Thank you," Maleficent said with a devilish smirk becoming evident on her face, "Come to my domain, the Forbidden Mountains, on All Saints' Day for the unification of army."
Maleficent turned and prepared to depart but stopped before she did and turned back to Zurg Hafednir.
"Your majesty," Maleficent began, "There is something I would like to know. I have heard you referred to as "Zurg Hafednir" or as "The Zurg." What I wish to know is what exactly "Zurg" means."
"There is no word in English for Zurg," Hafednir stated, "However, the word refers to one who wields immense power."
"What a beautiful word," Maleficent smiled as she disappeared in a flurry of green flames.
The Olympian gods gathered together on Mount Olympus. It was time again for their monthly council meeting to review issues with the world and current events. Zeus, Hera, Demeter, Apollo, Aphrodite, Bacchus, Ares, Athena, Hermes, Artemis, Hephaestus, and Poseidon all sat around their conference table. However, one of the thrones was empty.
"Has anyone seen Hecate today?" Zeus asked the other gods.
The gods shook their heads in response.
"Hmm," Zeus pondered while stroking his beard, "I haven't heard from her in over a week. I hope nothing bad has happened to her."
"No need to worry," Athena said, "If something happened to Hecate, the Underworld would have devolved into utter chaos like it did after Hades was knocked into the River Styx. After all, only a specially trained god can hold power over the Underworld."
"You're right, of course," Zeus said, trying to shrug off his doubts, "She's probably just swamped with work. After all, Lord of the Underworld IS a full time gig."
The gods proceeded on with their meeting, however, none could shake the feeling that something very bad was happening.