Two reviews have pointed out that I have removed a certain story. The reason being is because I want to focus on this one. I may even take a break from Second Coming to set up future plans for this story or start writing a star war story. At least with that series OC's aren't bombarded with hatred. Anyway with the battle won we have some recovery for our heroes and a coronation for our Elven princess and more character development with characters. I hope it will be done well.
Century: That is the way for every victory
Babylon5: Yup, another villain to Thor's rogue gallery.
Lockdown: Yeah with another enemy he will have quite the struggle to bring peace.
Vortigern: Of course he will.
Xander: It is sad but not everyone gets a happy ending.
Optimus470: Removed it because I want to focus on my current story.
Feral: Removed because I want to focus on my current story.
Power of Destruction was Rias Gremory's signature move and always took pride in using it. Akeno had Holy Lightning and Rossweisse a variety of magic but Rias wouldn't give up the power she and her brother were blessed with from her mother's side of the family for anything, not even a free promotion to be a Rating Game champion. Now and always it would serve her to defeat her foes and protect her friends. From the corner of her eye she caught sight of a white and blue, fear filled her stomach when focusing on the colors. A gap in the chaos gave the Gremory heiress a full view of her first Rook, Koneko Toujou, punching and kicking every monster her little arms could reach.
Rias couldn't believe one of her servants had disobeyed her order to join the battle; she must have tagged along with Oalf in his charge. Ylva was right, the battlefield is no place for a child and if something happens to Koneko…Rias' stomach twisted when a large Orc came from and planted Koneko's head into the earth making her look like an ostrich. Fear vanished into seething rage at seeing her precious little Rook being pulverized like that. With a wave of the hand black and red flames erased the Orc from existence only the hand holding Koneko's head remained. Following closely by Akeno the two ladies rushed to Koneko's side.
"Koneko Toujou, I'm very disappointed in you!" Rias shouted over the battle.
"I wanted to help!" Koneko replied as she scrambled back to her feet.
"You were helping Gasper protect the civilians and princesses! Gasper…you didn't bring Gasper did you!?"
"He's with the princess!"
Rias sighed, at least Gasper wasn't dragged onto the battlefield. His Sacred Gear would help but he needed to be a little bit braver if he was to be in a battle like this. When this battle was won she was going to have to punish the Rook for her disobedience.
At dawn
The sun crept over the treetops spilling light over the Boreal Kingdom, corpses and rubble strewn about, the good and evil who fell in battle were gathered into separate piles to be burned. With the aid of Freyr and Alfheim the battle had become a rout -no- a slaughter as Wood and Light Elf alike gave quarter to The Horde for the evil they committed upon the kingdom, the only monsters to escape were the remnants of Svartalfheim. Where they went was not a concern to the victors; all they wished to do now was burn their dead, rebuild the kingdom and await the coronation of their new ruler. The news of Olaf's death spread throughout the kingdom when the battle was won and every wood elf wept at the loss for him. The tragedy had a profound effect on Oalf's children but also, surprisingly, Rias.
"It's my fault he died." The crimson ruin princess said to Ylva and Freyr later in the morning atop a balcony overlooking the cleanup of the kingdom, "If I hadn't encouraged him to ride out and meet the enemy he wouldn't have died."
Ylva smiled sadly, "It's not your fault, Rias. It just took him until the palace was threatened for him to finally take to the field and fight. Just as a king should. Just as you had when the battle started. You acted more like a king than he did. You didn't hide behind your palace until the last stand. You led from the front and when recovered from your wounds went back out to the battlefield."
Rias smiled sadly, she knew Ylva was trying to make her feel better but the red haired girl felt so much guilt for getting the Elf's father killed. She didn't call him a coward or brag about being a better leader. She said his people, his daughter, needed him and at last he listened to a Devil which in turn led to his death. Death…she wasn't sure if it was skill or luck but not one of her servants died, or her friends from Asgard or the Angels. Oh sure they were pretty banged up with lots of wounds from the battle but Asia and the Elven healers patched them up fairly quickly but the relief to see them alive did not outweigh the grief of Olaf's death.
"How is Thor?" She asked The God of Sacral Kingship, this was the first time to meet Freya's brother and was grateful for his aid.
"Despite your Bishop's Sacred Gear's ability to heal any physical wounds, my nephew, the Greek Einherjar, Azazel's son, and your knight, still needs lots of rest."
Rias nodded, she remembered hearing from her Knight that one of his legs was broken in the battle and would have died when The Horde swarmed over him had it not been for the two Einherjar and Xenovia defending him. The blue haired Angel had been lucky to recover quickly from her wounds unlike the Greek and P.E teacher with the former receiving a nasty head wound and the latter having ten stabs and twelve cuts. Despite such wounds the two warriors of Valhalla kept fighting to protect the blonde boy. Despite being disappointed in Koneko, Rias was relieved to see her, to see the entire Peerage, survive the battle and fight so bravely. She was so proud of them.
"Rias Gremory," Said Freyr, "Your actions and those of your servants here shall never be forgotten and have changed the Wood Elves' view of the Biblical Faction."
"It's Ylva you should thank. If she hadn't called for our aid then what we did tonight would not have happened." Rais said, smiling at her fellow princess who would soon be a queen.
"I am still grateful for what you did. Lord Freyr, did you tell the Allfather?"
"Everything." The blue haired God answered with a sigh, "I can tell you he was not happy to learn the Dark Elves still lived. His ravens shall scour the land but I doubt he'll find them since they were able to hide from us for so long. The Allfather can see many things but not everything. He hasn't even been able to find the whereabouts of the Khaos Brigade. Both new and old foes cover their tracks well."
The green haired princess nodded, "Thank you, Lord Freyr. Now I must go."
"Go where" Rias asked.
"To find my sister…and prepare for my coronation."
Meanwhile
"Magic truly is mighty. The kingdom had been wrecked but in a few hours it looks as if nothing ever happened to it." The Greek said as he walked passed a window within the palace. The last of the repairs to the kingdom were completed three hours before noon which was when the coronation would commence. Despite needing more rest Andreas insisted that he could walk and walk he did with the support of Xenovia.
"It is but our skills lay in swordsmanship not magic." Said Xenovia, her mind drifting back to the gallant defends she and the two warriors from Valhalla performed defending Kiba. Andreas' spear and shield had saved not just Kiba but her own life many times in the battle. She thanked him for everytime he slayed a monster she didn't see sneaking up behind her, "Your tenacity at defense was like one of the three hundred Spartans at Thermopylae. You stood strong against every foe that came at you."
"Every foe who couldn't get past my shield you mean." Andreas corrected, "I could only defend against those who were in front of me. My back and sides were exposed hence the reason for you and Henrietta trying to watch my back. Which you both did incredibly well."
Xenovia shook her head, "If we were incredible we wouldn't have allowed so many monsters to get past us to attack you from behind."
"You were still incredible. Kiba said you fought bravely and was glad you protected him."
One blue eyebrow was raised, "Did he really?"
"Oh yes he did. He said you are an amazing warrior and if you weren't an Angel he would gladly have vouched to let you become Rias' second Knight."
A faint red crossed Xenovia's cheeks, Kiba really saw her as a great warrior? That is so sweet to hear from him especially since Kiba was also a Devil; a being Angels once hated and now worked together. An Angel liking a Devil truly showed times were changing, a change she knew would cause more Exorcists to protest about. She wondered how many more Exorcists joined in protesting against the unity with Devils and Fallen Angels, a few or perhaps a hundred or maybe half a whole sect. Could the Catholic Protestant Church be in full protest over this? Worrying about the Church can wait until she returned to Heaven, right now she was with her friends.
"Did…did he say anything else?"
Andreas rubbed his chin, "Well…he was hoping to train with you again before leaving. He isn't sure when he'll see you again."
Xenovia smiled, Yuuto Kiba…once a Devil she hated now a friend who wished to train her and maybe…maybe something more…
"Will he help make a baby?"
Andreas tripped over his own feet at the sudden question asked by the Angel. He heard her clearly yet such a question left the Greek surprised. Straightening up he asked, "Why?"
"The two of us are great warriors and we both possess the skill to use Holy Swords. If we make a baby-"
"IF you make a baby," Andreas interrupted, "Be sure to cherish and love it. You must not see a child as an object to make a Devil Angel hybrid but as your own flesh and blood to, as I said, to cherish and love, and raise the right way. Did the Church or Heaven teach you anything about sex or families?"
Xenovia's answer was a confused expression making the Einherjar sigh. Looks like it's up to him to educate the former human.
On the outer wall
"I remember standing here looking down upon Thor. They truly are evil for what they did to him."
"Yeah…that Valkyrie - I mean - Rossweisse went berserk when she saw what they did to him. I half expected her to obliterate all of them."
Bikou felt like he was having déjà vu, he had been standing atop a wall talking with Thor now he was doing the same thing but talking with Havarti. Since joining Thor's team he had met many interesting Gods, Devils, Fallen Angels, and humans turned into Angels and all of them were quite an interesting bunch. He knew it was hard for these guys to trust him but after tonight he must have fully gained their trust. His team up with the Dwarf and Red Dragon Emperor must have shown proof of that. He felt his lips part as a chuckle escaped his lips wondering how Vali would react when seeing him fighting alongside his rival.
"What's so funny?"
"Oh, just imagining Vali's reaction to me fighting with the Red Dragon Pervert."
"You mean Issei? I gotta say when he gets serious he truly can be a formidable ally to have on your side."
"Perhaps when he's not shouting about boobs. The Red Dragon Pervert is quite hilarious for what he fights for."
"And what do you fight for?" The orange haired teen asked.
"Me? I just like to fight. Just like Vali. Just like your God of Thunder, when he isn't fighting for his life that is."
Havarti laughed, "Yeah, I've heard Thor always loved to fight. Perhaps someday you and Thor can test your skills against one another."
"Or we test our skills against the Heavenly Dragons."
One orange eyebrow raised at the Youkai's words, the Heavenly Dragons have never fought together and if they ever do it would be a miracle. The only thing to make Ddraig and Albion work together would be a foe that needed the Heavenly Dragon's combined power. Still, to see them fight against Thor and Bikou would be quite a battle, a battle he would bet on Thor winning of course. Thor trusted the Monkey King the first day he joined Asgard and he, Havarti, earned the Youkai's trust too. How much longer till the others would trust Vali's old teammate only time would tell.
"Despite never working together until last night, your teamwork with me and Issei was marvelous."
Bikou shrugged, "I used to work with Vali before Thor brought me to Asgard. How is the big red guy?"
"Still in need of rest." The orange haired boy sighed, "Poor Thor has taken such a beating by those Dark Elves. The fact he could still scream Rossweisse's name is incredible."
"If that's all he needs then we don't have to worry. He's Asgard's strongest warrior. A bunch of Dark Elves aren't enough to put him down."
"Indeed and when he finally has Mjolnir he'll be unstoppable. By the way, I was thirty-five hundred."
"What?"
"Thirty-five hundred. My score. I won. Vandill lost count and wanted to save Thor."
Bikou laughed, despite the danger they were in, the Dwarf still kept track of his kills.
At the palace hospital
Irina sat at the edge of the bed watching its occupant sleep, the warrior's wounds were healed but he needed rest. Her actions in the battle were valiant but thrice she would have been overwhelmed if not for the aid of Azrael, the son of the Governor Governor defended her was like a lion defending its cubs. Eventually Azreal received a deadly wound to the chest that would have pierced his heart if not for the use of a wing like a shield. a deep slash across the back, many other cuts, and a stab to the left shoulder resulting in a long recovery for the black winged Angel. If Azazel saw what happened to his son he would have flown into a blinding fury against The Horde. When the battle began winding down the Elves took Azrael back to the palace to be healed. In all her life never had Irina expected a Fallen Angel to save her life and she felt grateful for his actions. She only knew Azrael as Azazel's son but after tonight she saw him as a companion, no, a friend. A friend willing to throw away their own life to save another's.
Issei was the same; he would do anything to protect his friends but…his lewd desires were…so…so unholy! Twice she could hear him shouting about not dying before he obtained a harem and that made the reincarnated Angel uncomfortable, very uncomfortable. She remembered a little boy eager to play games together and run around in the park….and think she was a boy….
He changed and not for the better; he was a Devil long before becoming one. When, how, and why, did he become so perverted? He was still kind and caring but…he's not like Azrael; a Fallen Angel who acts like an Angel of Heaven. His pure heart must have stemmed from his mother for he was nothing like his father. He wasn't interested in Sacred Gears or a pervert.
He's just a simple boy with the powers of a Fallen Angel living in the Supernatural world.
"I see I'm not the only one checking on Azrael."
Irina jumped, she hadn't heard Akeno approaching either she was so focused on Azrael or the Fallen Angel turned Devil had a knack for being stealthy and using it to surprise people.
"How is he?"
"His wounds are healed but he'll have scars. Not all magic can heal like Asia or yours."
"Ara. Ara. They will show he's a brave and strong man for defending you."
"H-He only did what anyone else would have done in that situation. Havarti would have done the same for you."
If Irina was trying to jest it only made Akeno smile brighter, "Yes he would because he is my boyfriend."
Irina's cheeks grew red, once in a while Irina thought about dating but all her life was dedicated to the Church and now Heaven. Even if she dated a boy, any boy, could it last or would the role as Micheal's Ace get in the way? And if she did try dating she would have to look for someone who knows about the Supernatural world, someone like Azrael…
Irina, stop it! Why are you thinking about this Fallen Angel already? All he did was save your life! Thor, Vandill, and many other men have done the same! But Azrael…the way he fought to protect me was so brave…
"W-well I hope you have a fun date with him when you get back to Kuoh."
This time Akeno blushed, "I…I hope I will."
One orange eyebrow raised, "Is that nervousness I hear in your tone? Is this your first date?"
"Well…yes. To tell you the truth I've never been on a date before."
Irina blinked, this girl who alway teases boys had never been on a date before? This surprised her, how could someone this beautiful never have been in relationships? The answer was the same reason she never dated; duty and dedication. Duty to the Gremory family and dedication as Rias' Queen. Even though Irina herself never dated she did know a few things about what to do on dates and that was a topic she wouldn't mind sharing with Akeno.
Before she could, however, movement drew Irina's attention to Thor's bed who was thrashing about wildly. Suddenly he raised a fist with lighting gathering about it and yelling about escaping from somewhere. Fearing the worst the two Angels rushed the God of Thunder and tried their best to stop him from casting the unintentional spell. They shouted for him to wake up but he wouldn't until Akeno, having no choice, slapped him hard across the face making his blue eyes snap open. A glint of yellow flickering in them as they looked until finding the light and dark angels.
"Akeno….Irina….what happened?"
"You are what happened. You looked as if you were having a terrible dream." Said Akeno.
Of course Thor was having a terrible dream, the same dream he had since learning about his origins from Micheal; fighting his way through a horde of Exorcists in a hallway towards a door in the Sigurd Institution. This time, however, he broke through the door but the room was hazy save for the Exorcists surrounding him and the one standing before him wearing a scientist coat saying something he could not hear. Whatever this man was saying Thor did not care only that he made the God of Thunder angry, very angry. So angry he was gathering lightning within his hands to destroy him and would have if not for suddenly being awoken by Akeno's slap. When hearing he was about to cast a spell that could level the whole hospital wing without knowing Thor grew worried.
My dream was making me act up while I slept? Are they getting worse? I need to tell ma and da when I get back to Asgard.
"At least you are awake now. Ylva's coronation is going to happen in two hours."
Irina's words caught Thor's attention, Ylva was having a coronation? That meant two things; either Ylva was ready to be the new leader or Olaf was dead. He soon learned it was the latter and he mourned for the loss of Boreal's king but now they had a queen who would rule and hopefully she will be more open to allying with the Biblical Faction after the battle.
Elsewhere within the kingdom
Issei Hyoudou was deep in thought, last night he had fought the biggest battle of his life and luckily survived. Despite everyone being banged up, his relief to see them all alive brought joy to him, especially for Rias. Since she rejoined the battle the fear of potentially losing Rias for real this time tugged at the back of Issei's mind and left him unfocused for a few moments allowing the enemy to get a few good shots off at him. He felt as if he wanted to burst into tears like Asia and Gasper had done when they all reunited in the hospital wing to check on Kiba. Out of everyone the handsome Knight suffered the worst until Asia patched him up.
The victory however left a bitter taste in Issei's mouth for he could still smell the blood of those he killed with Ascalon on the field of battle. Those he killed…he had taken lives last night, he had killed but it was for a good cause. It was to prevent a kingdom from burning, to protect his friends…and yet it still left him shaken. Monsters they may have been with evil intentions they still were nonetheless living beings whose lives he ended. Could he bring himself to do that sort of stuff again? To drive his fist into someone who bullied or harmed his friends, like Raynare, Riser, Kokabiel, and even Vali, was a sight he always enjoyed but to outright kill again was another matter he would have to think carefully about.
He could talk to Ddraig about this but would he even listen to his concerns? Probably not. Even though the Red Dragon Emperor howled with gladness at the power and strength Issei showed in battle he'd either ignore it or tell him to just kill anyone he fights to show the true strength of the Heavenly Dragon. If the others weren't still recovering or helping with the building he could talk to them so who could he talk to? The answer came right around the corner in the form of Ylva strolling towards a balcony that made the hem of her green dress rustling from the wind, a sad look on her beautiful face.
Of course she's sad, she just lost her father!
"Ylva!" He called, waving for the girl's attention, "I….can I talk to you? It's important."
The green haired girl gave a critical look at the Red Dragon Emperor for what he wanted to talk to her about. Everyone throughout the kingdom gave their condolences and she hoped he would not tell her otherwise she may throw him off the balcony. Focusing on the forest beyond the kingdom she nodded.
"I…How do you deal with killing?" His question caught her attention from the brief widening of her violet eyes, "I've been a Devil for a couple months but I never killed anyone until this battle. This was the first time taking a life…taking lives. How do you cope with it? How are you able to kill without letting it make you unsettled?"
Despite the shock of knowing the Red Dragon Emperor never killed anyone until this battle the Elven princes said in a strong but gentle tone, "It is hard to accept that you have taken a life but if it is done for good reasons then you shouldn't let it consume you. When I kill I do so knowing it was to protect my sister and the Boreal kingdom. That is how I cope with the lives I have taken. When you have next taken a life, think of the lives you have saved in doing so. Your friends, your master, your family. Do that and the guilt will never eat away at your heart."
So that's why she killed, the brown haired teen thought, she kills with the intent of knowing she is doing so to protect her loved ones. If hoped her then it may help him too.
"Issei Hyoudou…if this is your first time partaking in a true battle then prepare yourself for more of these types of battles. Especially when you face the Khaos Brigade."
"Y-yeah. I guess I have to." Said Issei, unsure how else to reply to the Elf's words, "So…are you ready to be queen?"
"Yeah. I guess."
Realizing the conversation wasn't going anywhere, Issei said, "Do you wanna play a video game until you become queen?" He felt his heart flutter when the Elven princess turned around and looked him dead in the eye with a soft smile.
"Yes…I would like that very much."
Ten minutes later Issei found himself in the Elf's room on a chair trying his best to defeat the princess in Mortal Kombat. Never in all his life Issei never expected to meet a gamer girl but he had and it, quite honestly, was a secret dream come true. Rias was the girl of his dreams but Ylva was, secretly, another girl of his dreams; a sexy gamer girl with boobs to bury his face into. At least he wished he could but her hatred for perverts would never allow that to happen. Nevertheless, he was glad to find a girl to play games with.
He couldn't hide the smile when Ylva gave a victory woop at defeating him. Seeing a woman sad never sat well for Issei Hyoudou but this little event had turned the Elf's frown upside down. Setting his shoulders he readied himself for the final round, whoever won this next round would win the battle. The determination faded when a knock on the door interrupted the gamers.
"Yes?" Ylva called, upset to have her fun interrupted.
"Ylva? Issei? We are preparing for the coronation."
The joy Ylva had faded slowly at those words, she had not forgotten about the coronation and wished it would not happen but it was unavoidable and she would have to go through with it. Exiting the game the Elven princess headed for the door and was just about to open it but stopped.
"Issei, despite your perverted nature…thank you for sharing this little moment with me."
Hours later
The Elves of Boreal and Alfheim were all gathered in the palace plaza, their direction focused upon the largest balcony on the building. In a few minutes upon that balcony would be there new ruler to the Boreal kingdom, Queen Ylva Olafsdottir. The Devils and Asgardians who helped protect the kingdom were given front row seats for the event. Their deeds they performed in the great battle would never be forgotten. The chatter among the crowd hushed when trumpets blared within the palace, it was time for Boreal to see its new queen.
"Lord Freyr said he will help give her guidance but I hope she will be up to the task of such a responsibility." Rias commented, knowing how she too would someday be in Ylva's position. Hopefully when it was her time to rule she would be older, wiser, and married.
"She's a smart girl, Rias. She'll do just fine." Akeno reassured her best friend. They joined in the applause when Eivor stepped out, the younger princess waving gracefully and trying her best to keep the smile on her face, "Poor Eivor. She is still dealing with what has happened."
After hearing of her father's death the younger princess had locked herself within her room refusing to come out until Akeno came to comfort her. Before Issei joined, every one of Rias' servants had the unfortunate fate of losing their parents, even Asia, who joined after Issei, was abandoned by her own parents but none knew the loss of a parent more than Akeno Himejima. It was she who understood Evior's pain the best and it was she who comforted her. Since then a kinship has grown between the two girls and should Eivor ever need someone to talk to, Akeno would be there for her.
"She has to be strong now more than ever."
"My dear Elves of Boreal!" She yelled loudly for all to hear, "We have suffered a terrible tragedy last night; many good men and women fell protecting us against the Dark Elves, including our king, Olaf! He will be missed dearly but we know he would not want us to mourn for him. He would want you to look at your new ruler! The ruler he always said you would have!"
The trumpets blared once again signaling Ylva to come forth and Ylva came. Gone was her green gown replaced by a more elegant violet gown with gold trimmings. Atop her head was a crown made of leaves and branches. The crowd whooped and clapped but Ylva did not wave or smile to her subordinates. With the raising of her name the noise died down, this was her time to speak and speak she would.
A long silence passed by before the queen spoke, "I am grateful you all look to me for leadership and I have led but not the kingdom, the army. My leadership is as a general not a queen. That is why I am giving rule of the kingdom to my wiser, more caring, sister Eivor."
As one, the entire kingdom exploded with shock and curiosity. Ylva, first born to Oalf, heir to the kingdom, was passing leadership to Eivor? Why? How could she say Eivor was a better leader? It was Ylva not Eivor who led the kingdom in its defense while her father and younger sister sat in the palace.
Ylva ignored the cries from the people as she placed the crown upon her sister's head.
"Ylva, why? How can you say I am a better leader?"
"Listen and you will learn." Ylva whispered before addressing the crowd, "People, hear me! The rulership of Boreal is not suited for me. My sister is much more suited to rule you than I. I am a warrior princess who leads armies into battle, not a kingdom in need of a benevolent and wise ruler. Those are the qualities my sister has that my father never saw. He was too entrenched in the old traditions in seeing the firstborn be the ruler of the kingdom. Eivor, loves you just as you love her! She will lead you into a new era of peace and unity with Asgard, and our new friends of Heaven and the Underworld. Our battle to protect our kingdom has shown the Biblical Faction are those whom we can trust and call upon for aid should we need it again! Also, I have taken it upon myself to see the Dark Elves be brought to justice! They attack our city and kill our people! I will not return unless I have Morkosvaldr in chains or a corpse!"
With the end of her speech she turned and knelt before her sister, "Hail Eivor Olafsdottir! Queen of the Boreal Kingdom!"
"Hail Eivor Olafsdottir!" The crowd repeated three times then fell silent.
Eivor looked between her sister and the crowd, she was not expecting this to happen but Ylva made her choice which was understandable. The Dark Elves are a danger who need to be stopped but Ylva couldn't be stupid enough to go after them alone. She may ask for Thor's aid in the hunt which would make the new Elf queen's worry lessen for her big sister. Skillful as Ylva was, the God of Thunder and his friends will benefit in keeping her alive until she returns. Accepting the decision and responsibility she brought herself to her full height announcing her intent to rule well and seek guidance from Lord Freyr to be the benevolent queen Ylva said she was.
After the coronation Freyr sent the Light Elves back to Alfheim with the God of Sacral Kingship himself staying behind to start guiding Eivor on how to rule. Before which they were with the warrior princess, Gremory Peerage and Thor's team, both groups ready to bid farewell to each other. Rias had been away too long from Kuoh and must prepare for the Youth Devil Gathering happening next month.
"I hope you will be able to come watch the tournament. You may find them fun." Said Rias offering her hand for Thor to shake.
"So long as the fights are exciting, count me in."
While the Devils and Asgardians bid farewell to one another Ylva stood before her sister who had tears shining in her eyes. Since making her choice Ylva knew that saying goodbye to her sister would be tough. They had lost their father last night and now wouldn't know when they'd see each other after today; weeks, months, years, or worse, never again? She shook her head, she wouldn't die against Morkosvaldr or any foe she faced with Thor. She would come back to Boreal and help rule with her sister. Spreading her arms she let Eivor rush into them and hold her tightly.
"P-please be safe!" Eivor sobbed.
"If anyone needs to be safe it's you, little sister. I am a warrior first and a princess second. I wish Thingon was here to protect you." The captain of the guard, the man who trained her in combat, and a second father to her, fell in battle defending the Elven warrior princess, "You will have to find a successor to replace him."
"I will. I'm certain Lord Freyr will help in that task."
"Of that you have my assurance, your highness." Freyr said with a short bow then directed his attention to Rias, "I hope your people will keep an ear open for any word about the Dark Elves."
"They will. Micheal, Azazel, and the Satans will want to hear about this incident. Despite being so few in numbers the Dark Elves have shown to be a deadly threat that must not be taken lightly."
"Hence my reason for hunting them down." Said Ylva.
"Are you sure you wanna do this? It would be better if you assemble your own team to hunt down Morkosvaldr."
Ylva shook her head, "To be honest if I stick with you I'm bound to come face to face with him and his Dark Elves. Morkosvaldr seems like he will want to take you prisoner again or kill you."
Andreas snorted, "If he does he won't face Thor alone next time. We will be there to aid him."
Thor smiled at the Einherjar, he was right about The next time the Dark Elves face Thor. He fought them alone next time he would have his team's help. Still smiling, he offered a hand to the Elven Warrior Princess, "Welcome to the team."
Far away somewhere unknown
Morkosvaldr brimmed with anger, an emotion he rarely let get the better of him but right now was understandable for his plans to see Svartalfheim fail with the lives of many good Dark Elves including Boris, his right hand man. What had once been a dozen Dark Elves now numbered a half a dozen, less then what remained when escaping Svartalfheim in Asgard's invasion. How would he retake Svartalfheim and exact revenge on Asgard now? Who would help him?
As if in answer to his thoughts a voice said, "Dark Elves…I have not seen your kind in centuries."
The Elves sprang to their feet ready to battle whoever it was that found them yet the voice didn't sound like someone looking for a fight. The speaker revealed themselves and Morksovladr's eyes narrowed. He did not know this man but his reputation and appearance was known far and wide to those who lived before he lost what belonged to him.
"How did you find us?"
"We have spies all over the world, as monsters and creatures." Creuserey Asmodeus said as a bee buzzed by a Dark Elf to land on Satan's outstretched finger, "The Lord of the Flies always knows thanks to his little friends. Unfortunately, the news of your plans arrived too late for us to aid you. Like you, our plans failed but together we may achieve our vengence."
One blue eyebrow rose, "How?"
"With infinite power and the dead." Creuserey opened his right hand and summoned a black snake within his palm while waving towards the shadows with his left hand were a woman of unimaginable beauty clad in a ripped red dress stepped forward. Those eerie half closed green eyes swept over the Dark Elves before settling upon the corpses. The staff in her right hand was pointed at them causing a green magic circle beneath the dead.
And with that simple spell the dead began to move.
Well things have gone from bad to worse but our heroes and they know nothing about it. What other events will change from cannon? And most importantly, when will Thor finally get Mjolnir!?
Who knows!
Happy holidays everyone!