This is a short chapter that may not make any sense right now, but as the story unfolds, you'll understand.

~200 years ago~

Third Person POV

The moon sat high above Asgard, casting silky beams down upon the golden kingdom. All was silent and calm, nothing stirred but a fair, beautiful maidan. Her light hair curled enticingly around her face, neck, and shoulders. Truly, she was a mesmerizing creature, the most handsome Valkyrie of all the Nine Realms. Her shining eyes wandered up to the face of her lover-no, not just her lover. He was her god, her king, Odin. She lovingly caressed his bare chest, snaring him from his slumber. His grey eyes met hers and he smiled slightly, kissing her forehead tenderly.

"The moon still wanders the sky, why have you woken me?"

He asked softly, his voice gruff from sleep. The corners of his lover's mouth turned up in a charming little smile.

"I did not mean it, my king. I was merely admiring your battle scars."

She replied, batting her eyelashes. Odin chuckled and ran a thumb over her chin before pulling the young woman into a searing kiss that left her breathless. When he pulled away, something had changed in the Valkyrie's eyes; she was giving him a look that she often did when he was not looking. It was almost frightening to look at head on but the god did not look away.

"Dearest, Odin, tell me you love me. Say you feel as deeply for me as I feel for you. I must hear you say the words, my love."

The winged maiden pleaded, trailing kisses of worship up his chest and to his lips. Odin hesitated for a moment, but finally managed to push her off of him. The young woman found her bearings and looked at her king, bewildered by his physical rejection. The god gave her a stern look and spoke just as harshly.

"You know I cannot. I will not lie to a beauty such as you. I do not love you, I never will, dear. Though I may stray from her, my heart belongs only to Frigga. It beats her name and could not love another."

He told her, his expression relaxing slightly as he saw his words going to work in his lover's brain. Tears welled in her gorgeous eyes and spilled onto her now flushed cheeks. The crushed Valkyrie gritted and bared her teeth in a snarl that surprised even Odin.

"She could never give you the love I can! She is weak, a-"

The Allfather brought down the back of his hand across her flaring red cheek, causing her head to snap to the side abruptly. Her mouth fell open in shock, her king had never, never struck her before, and she felt more anger and sadness ooze from her breaking heart.

"Do not forget your place, girl. You will not speak of your queen like that! You threw yourself at my feet, offering me your body. I desire nothing more from you, I told you that in the beginning." Odin thundered, his brow furrowing menacingly. The Valkyrie's heart was shattered but she fought the tears fast approaching. She would not show anymore weakness in this moment, not when she had a plan of action.

"Leave my bedchambers at once, your company sickens me."

He growled before turning his back to her. The woman's hands balled into fists, but she left without a sound, as her king had ordered. Finally out of sight, she allowed a few tears to slip from her defenses as she walked back to her quarters. How could he say such hateful things! How could he be so blind not to see that my love is ten times stronger than Frigga's? How could he not feel the same about me? She shook the sorrowful thought from her head and continued on a darker train of thought. My king does love me, I know he does. But with Frigga around, he refuses to confess-he refuses to submit to his feelings. She cannot get in my way any longer, I will not allow it. She must be dealt with.

"She must die..."

The Valkyrie hissed to herself.