Valhalla chapter 4
"So how does this work?" Bo said looking at Tamsin's open wings. They were about to head out to find what they needed to recuse Kenzi.
"Just wrap your arms around me and hang on. I can carry us both with no problem," Tamsin said even though she knew that Bo would be able to fly with her by just holding her hand but Tamsin wanted her close. Bo came over and wrapped her arms around Tamsin and kissed her cheek, before laying her head on her shoulder. Tamsin pulled Bo into an embrace and they lifted up into the air.
Bo was amazed at how graceful and easy there flight was. They moved through the air like a ship on water. Tamsin moved with astonishing speed and they arrived at their destination in minutes. Bo looked around at where they were and it didn't look like the bar that Tamsin had told her about, in fact it didn't look like a bar at all.
"Where are we?" Bo asked.
"We need to make a quick stop before we can go and find our Banshee. She will not come cheap," Tamsin answered and walked toward the entrance of the little house they had landed in front of. Tamsin didn't bother knocking on the door, but she just walked right in. Bo followed.
They came in to see an older woman sitting on the couch with what smelled like a strong drink in her hand. Tamsin walked around the couch to come face to face with her. The woman did not look the least bit surprised to see her. She looked up to Tamsin and smiled at her.
"Why, Tamsin, do what do I owe the pleasure of your company? I haven't seen you in more than a century. I was beginning to think that you that you had died for good this last time."
"You mean you hoped that I had died for good," Tamsin said in a matter of fact tone.
"Now, now, Tamsin is that the way that you should treat old friend?"
"Friend is a loose term. We had a deal and I'm here to get what is mine."
"Okay, help yourself you know where I keep everything. I was kind of hoping to keep that sword though I have to admit," the lady said and Tamsin was already walking into the back room of the house. Bo followed her and Tamsin pulled a large box out from under the bed and opened it. Inside was a lot of gold and a beautiful sword.
"What is all of that?" Bo asked "And who was that woman?"
"She is someone who I met centuries ago. Don't let her looks fool you, she is very powerful. She comes from a long line of Norns and dwarves. I made a deal with her. I said that if she kept these things safe for me than I would not only pay her well but that she could have this sword if I did not come back for it after my last lifetime. I'm sure that she is a little disappointed. The gold is from my bounty hunting days. I saved some because I wanted to live my last life in comfort. The sword is special. I was forged by the gods and given to several beings that moved between the plains of existence like Valkyries and Banshees. There are only four that have been made. I beat the Banshee who we are going to see out of this one. She has always coveted it and if I offer it to her, along with the gold then she might be willing to help us. At least I hope this will be enough to get her to help. Tamsin loaded up her bag with all of the gold and put the sword in last.
Bo was in awe of what Tamsin was doing. She was not only risking herself by helping her but she was also giving up all her money and this powerful sword. The sword must have meant a lot to her because Bo could see it in the way that she put it in her bag. She looked at it like a long lost friend. It was true, Tamsin had used that sword in many battles and it had saved her more times than she could count, but this was more important. She had to get Kenzi back for Bo and she knew she couldn't live with herself if she didn't. Tamsin took one last look in the box to make sure that she had gathered everything. She and Bo walked out of the room with what they had come for.
Tamsin came back into the living room and looked at her lady sitting on the couch. "Thanks for keeping this stuff for me," Tamsin said to her.
"Well I didn't do it out of the kindness of my heart," she remarked back looking at the full bag that was now on Tamsin's shoulders.
"Yeah I know," Tamsin said taking some coins out of the bag and handing them to her. "Will this cover all of your trouble?"
"If I can't get the sword then I suppose it will have to do."
"I can't give the sword. It's needed for another trade. I very important one."
"Okay but you know where to find me if you change your mind. I would also be glad to pay very highly for it."
"I'll keep that in mind," Tamsin said with a sarcastic tone and turn of her head to the side. "We'll be going on," Tamsin said as she took Bo by hand and walked toward the door.
"Be careful Tamsin. What you're planning cannot be undone once you make you decision," The older lady warned as they walked out the door. Bo didn't seem to hear what she said and Tamsin didn't even turn around.
"So where is our next stop?" Bo asked when they got back outside.
"We are going to find that bar and hunt us down a Banshee," Tamsin said opening her wings and getting ready to take off once more. Bo smiled as she walked back over to Tamsin and wrapped her arms around Tamsin and pulled in into a kiss. Tamsin pulled them into the air once more.
They landed outside an old looking bar that looked like it was ready to fall in at any time. Bo looked at the building with a raised eyebrow. It wasn't hard to believe that his building was as old as Tamsin. It could have been a place that Shakespeare might have visited.
"So this is the place, huh?" asked Bo
"Yep, it was like a second home to me. Lots of personal history made here, unfortunately I'd like to forget most of it," Tamsin said taking a deep breath.
"Come on, I'm with you," Bo said taking her hand and walking with her in the door.
No one in the bar looked up when they walked in. They were all busy with something else. Many had drinks in front of them and some were laughing and talking loudly. They looked like a rough bunch. Bo noticed how different these people looked from the ones that visited the Dal. These people looked dangerous and most of them didn't look very bright. Tamsin didn't seem worried. She knew that none of these people would dare to challenge her. Many of them had had to learn that the hard way for themselves but now they knew better. Tamsin looked around for the person she came here to see. It didn't take long before she found her sitting in the back of the bar by herself. Tamsin pointed her out for Bo and they went over.
She looked up as they came over and a smile spread across her face. It was not a look of joy though it was a smile of contempt. Bo saw people look at Tamsin a lot like that.
"Well Tamsin, what brings you to this part of town, and with such lovely company?" she said looking at Bo with a curious look. "She gives off an honest and pure aura. That's very unlike the people who you usually hang with. Huh, it seems your aura has changed a bit too. I never thought I would see the day," she smirked.
"Cut the shit, I'm here to make you an offer," Tamsin said sitting down at the table with her.
"Do tell. You must be truly desperate to come to a Banshee for help. Especially after our history. Angel fae always get better treatment."
"Focus for a moment, Sylvia, I didn't come her to debate fae politics. I need your help to get to the hel shoe,"
"Why do you need it?"
"It doesn't matter."
"Tell me or you can forget it."
"I need it to bring a living person into Valhalla so I can take a soul back out."
"Tell me that you're lying. You can't bring a soul out of Valhalla. I mean bringing a living person in is bad enough but to even entertain the idea of taking a soul back out! You know the punishment if you are caught. There's no coming back from that," Sylvia said lowering her voice as she spoke so they Bo would not here what she just said. Bo tried to hear her but she also spoke the words in an older language that Bo couldn't understand. She just had to trust that Tamsin was taking care of everything.
"Will you keep the details to yourself? She can't what this could cost me. This is more important. I'm willing to take a chance. I need your help and I'm willing to pay you well for it," Tamsin said changing her language back from the older one to English.
"What's your offer? And it better be good. I'm risking a lot by helping you," Sylvia said giving up trying to keep Tamsin from doing this.
Tamsin brought her bag up and dumped the contents on the table. Sylvia gasped when she saw the sword. She had been after that sword for years and she always felt like it should have been hers. Of course, Valkyries got all the glory and they got this sword as well. She had to have it. It was too close to pass up now. The gold was nice too but the sword really sealed the deal for her.
"Okay, I'll take you where you need to go to find the hel shoe. That's the only thing that will get a person into Valhalla alive, but the living being you wish to take with you has to go and get the shoe themselves. I can't help you with that. You know the rules."
"Fine we just need your help to get us there. We can get into Valhalla from where you drop us off. All my information tells me that the shoe is located on the plain of existence that is right next to Valhalla."
"Yeah it's in the netherworld and it will not be easy to get to either. All I can do it get you into the netherworld. And I get the sword free and clear. You can't get it back."
"I wasn't looking to get it back. I knew it would be the only way that you would help us. I'm willing to hand it over, and I would be very grateful for your help."
"Okay we have a deal, but if this goes bad then my name stays out of it. Got it?"
"Yeah," Tamsin said.
"So what's next asked Bo?"
"I have to gather a few things but I will meet you both back here in two days when the bar closes. The moon will be in a good position to help us to cross over. It's a good a place as any to start our journey. I hope you're ready, Valkyrie. I hope your little friend there is ready too. The netherworld in not a forgiving place. At least not the part of the netherworld that she will have go through. The hel shoe is easy to get to for a reason and it will not be fun."
"Thanks for the heads up," Bo said taking Tamsin out of the bar.
Author's note- hey guys, thanks for the great reviews. They are so sweet! Especially the ones from Ana and Caliber13. Oh and I'm sure this will be more than 13 chapters. That was just a goal to start with. I'm sure it will be longer, especially since a lot of people seem to like this story. Ana you should really try writing. Your English is pretty good :) you could always get someone to proof read it for you. Writing improves the more you do it. I also have a question for you guys. As far as love scenes go, do you guys want all the dirty details or some mystery? I can also do a mix of both. :)