Chapter 25

Lok's POV

We had returned to Venice after a vacation in France. It had cost me to convince them to spend a day there, but after our mission of the Arco ring and its curse, Dante accepted that we did not stay another week. Peter guided us on our tour, he took us to the Eiffel Tower, to the Louvre, at Sophie's request, to the Arc de Triomphe and a lot of other places, we tried varied meals, my favourite was the Ratatouille, which despite being A lot of vegetables, it tasted great, I miss it. As soon as we got back, Sophie gave me an intense training session, the only good thing was that I was tired, after all, I am a puppy and I need to sleep a little longer than her. Zhalia stayed with us during our vacation in France, but disappeared as soon as we landed.

We were in the living room of Dante's house, I looked out the window through the patio, it has not changed, it has not changed since we went. Sophie, Cherit and I were practicing; we had a parchment in our hands and many, many times.

-Well, one more time-I read the spell again-I thinks I'm already here getting the hang of it. List?

-Do the best you can, superstar.

I joke Sophie. She wore a different outfit than usual, she wore a short white top, with a short pink jacket, a fake ragged dark pink and brown, a pink legin and brown boots.

-All right. Electricray! -I pointed at Sophie with my power, my hand came out a blue ray.

-Light shield

My lightning struck Sophie's shield vanishing.

-Your aim is improved, but your spell is still weak.

- Weak, why do you say it is weak? Did you also find yourself weak, Cherit?

-Don't worry, Lok, you're doing fine. Keep trying.

-That does not answer my question- I sighed- I've already tried. Wow, what am I doing wrong? -I put my hands to my head and lowered them desperately- I still do not know how to use Electricray.

As soon as I spoke the power came out of my hand in the direction of Dante's head, which was now in front of a bookshelf, luckily he moved in time to avoid it. The beam went down the hall and disappeared. A sound of crystals and things broken and thrown away I conclude with my power. Dante looked at me very serious and a little angry letting out a small sound between anger and thought. I shrugged and smiled nervously; I did not want him to punish me again.

-Well...

-Well done Lok, we are ready for a deadly titan to decide to hide in Dante's hair

-Ok, very funny. I'll go practice up.

I signalled Sophie to follow me. We walked a few steps towards the corridor through which my beam had disappeared when Dante's television sounded indicating a call. Sophie and I stood up and turned around. Dante approached him with us following.

- Probably sea Guggenheim.

He played a button on the TV and on the Guggenheim card screen in a very good mood. He was taking a rate of something really hot and behind him he had images of snowy landscapes, at some point it was even snowing right now.

-Hello everyone! I guess you're fine. What seems a trip to Scandinavia, or rather, to Iceland?

-I think it's cold. What is there?

Suddenly Guggenheim disappeared and in its place there was a card in which a hammer appeared.

-Mission: The hammer of Thor. Arrive at the temple of Thor and get the hammer of Odin.

-I'll see what i can do.

The image of the card disappeared and Guggenheim reappeared.

-Well, that's all. Good luck. Good trip and take warm clothes.

With that Guggenheim cut the call. Dante turned around and went to a small cabinet with drawers and a bonsai on top.

- Seekers, we have a mission-Dante opened one of the drawers.

-He has not given us much information. Where do we start?

I asked Dante. Dante pressed a red button that was under one of the drawers and opened a secret compartment where we kept several amulets.

-We will start at the beginning -Dante took out a circular amulet of gray colour- We will investigate a little. Tomorrow we will go to London to see an old friend. I have a hunch that this mission is going to be complicated. "Dante looked at us seriously, his lips were drawn in an amused smile." Sophie and I looked at him confused. "I doubt you have warm clothes, Lok.

Dante went for his coat, Sophie laughed a little and I sighed, since he was right, I do not have warm clothes. In the mall I protested a while since I did not want to go shopping, it's something so boring and heavy, especially when we go with Sophie. Dante explained that the place where we go my fur would not be enough, and then I threatened to do some kind of horrible thing that I do not specify if I complained again. I sat in one of the store seats while letting Dante and Sophie take care of everything. Cherit had stayed at home starting to store some things we would need for the trip. After two and a half hours, 15 stores, more than 100 pieces of clothing, we finally returned home. In the end they bought me a hat, underwear and several thermal garments, a navy blue shirt with a high collar, a big gray long jacket and matching snow boots. Dante took advantage of the fact that we were shopping and bought Cherit a scarf.

Lok's POV end

Dante's POV

We had finally returned home after some insufferable shopping. Lok did not stop complaining like a child until I threatened him, but after a while I understood why he was complaining, Sophie was a little controlling of purchases, until I got scared. After packing my things and making sure that Lok did it, he put us to bed.

The next night, after a 4-hour trip with a stopover in Belgium, we finally arrived at our destination, one of the museums in London.

-Oh oh ... we seem to have arrived late- Lok commented pointing to the museum's schedule sign.

-Don't worry, Tesly is waiting for us.

-One moment, Tesly?, is the one that works with Mothehue, the elite seeker of the Huntik Foundation? - Sophie asked.

-I do not know if it's elite, officially it's number two-I said with a lot of fun- Even though I do not plan to meet him tonight.

I rang the bell that was just below the schedule. After a second Tesly answered.

-Who?

-Tesly, I'm Dante Vale.

-Yes, very well, a moment-Tesly opened the door a little shaky.

-Hello, Tesly.

-Hello, Dante. Pa ... Pass.

Tesly closed the door behind us and led us through the museum to a room full of Egyptian sculptures. Tesly was a hybrid between elf and elf, he was skinny, tall and greenish-skinned, had red hair, brown eyes and pointed ears wore his usual glasses, a light blue shirt and some jeans subject with suspenders.

-This are my companions Tesly- The boys looked at the museum with amazement- This is Lok Lambert- Point to Lok. Lok smiled- And Sophie Casterwill.

-Nice to meet you.

-He ... hello-Tesly said scanning my students. Tesly tensed enough when he saw Lok.

-Mothehue is here?

- Right now he's playing racketball at the club.

- Crushing your opponent mercilessly, sure. I'd appreciate it if you did not tell him I'm here; you know how it can be.

-Not a word. Let's talk inside.

-Why are not you going to take a look, but be very attentive.

Sophie and I crossed a glance and she felt. Tesly and I went to a room full of benches and sculptures. We sit on a bench at the end of the room, as close as possible to the boys.

-Well? What do you need?

-How do you carry Nordic mythology?

-Well, pretty good. Something in particular?

- What can you tell me about the legend of Thor and the hammer Mijollnir?

-So, Thor. According to the Nordic legend, his goal was to protect the kingdom of the Gods, and for that he used a hammer made of lightning bolts.

- And what has to do with the Huntik Foundation?

-A lot. I have a lot of information, that I will give you enchanted for a price-Tesly smiled.

- Your goblin side is greedy. How much is it going to cost me?

-Let's see..., information, about Lok, I know it's not ... normal-I got serious- And I give you my silence with Mothehue.

-You ask me a lot.

-Then I'm afraid I cannot help you.

-Let's say it's a one-of-a-kind hybrid, and it's over.

-I do not like. It upsets me

-Well, give me the information and we'll leave here.

Dante's POV end

Lok's POV

Sophie led me through all the rooms she wanted.

-I do not understand much of art.

-There's something you can understand.- Sophie teased.

-Very funny.

-Don't worry, it's the same as watching TV only that the images do not move.-Sophie giggled- Le Blanche told me that my mother was a great art collector. I do not remember her well, but ... when I'm surrounded by works of art I feel closer to her- Sophie looked at the portrait of a very ugly man with satisfaction.

-As I do with my father.

-What do you mean?

-I always had the feeling that I did not know him -I said quite decayed-When I was a child I felt that I was hiding a great secret and now I am discovering it.

-I'm sorry, Lok.

-Quiet, I would have liked to discover it before.

Sophie and I keep looking at some more works. A shadow in the window caught our attention, when we looked there was a man with a beard and hood looking at us, he left immediately.

-You've seen it too, right?

I nodded, with that the two of us went running to the next window, cautiously we moved among the sculptures, we got closer to another window and watched in hiding. The man wore a brown cloak, raised a hand and lit a blue power.

-Who is that? Are you spying on Dante, right?

- There is only one way to know. Come on.

We both ran to the exit.

Lok's POV end

Dante's POV

-A search engine!

-And not only that, I believe that his hammer was actually an artefact of the old war that was against the annullers. That explains why he was so powerful and people thought he was a God.

Dante's POV end

Lok's POV

Sophie and I left the museum in search of the spy.

-It is there!

- Hey! I waited!

Sophie ordered. While the man disappeared in a corner. We returned to the race behind the man, but when we got to the place where he had turned, there was no one, just an empty street.

-Have you escaped?

At Sophie's question, a bright blue light in an alley parallel to the main street.

-It's not there. Electric-jum!

I jumped to the other side of the street until I reached the alley; in the alley there were only trash cans and a stray cat, but no sign of the man. Sophie caught up with me right away.

-But he was right here

-I'm sorry Lok, sure it was an illusion to mislead us. Let's tell Dante.

-Tell me what?

Dante's voice surprised us both, he sounded angry. Sophie and I turned to see Dante landing in front of us, and Tesly following him running.

-You have followed us?- Sophie asked indignantly.

-We've heard screams. Also, you should not leave without warning. What happened?

There was someone spying from the window, but we could not see his face.

Tesly finally arrived, panting and taking big puffs of air.

-And escaped? -Dante asked

-I could be anywhere- Continuous Sophie.

- What do you think is happening Dante? -I asked curious.

-I do not know, but it's just started. Let's go back inside, we'll be safe.

The others set off for the museum; I stood on the street where we had lost the stranger, raise your head a little and sniff the air.

-Do you know what creature he was? Lok.

Dante asked. I looked at him a little confused; the others had also stopped and looked at me curiously. I nodded, Dante already knew, so I did not mind helping a little with my ability.

-Yeah, a sorcerer.

-How can you be so sure?-Sophie asked incredulously.

-Lok has the ability to identify magical creatures with smell, right? - Dante looked at me, I nodded and smiled- That way you knew that I was a vampire, Zhalia a witch, and Peter and Defoe human.

-How can you be able to do that?- Sophie asked, freaking a lot.

-I learned, survival, I think. That way you know how dangerous your opponent is.

-That's fascinating! -Exclaimed Tesly

-And very useful- Conclude Dante- comes on. We have a mission to fulfil.

Lok's POV end

Dante's POV

We stayed in the museum a while longer, Sophie and Tesly were engaged to ask Lok questions about his ability to detect and identify magical creatures, Tesly asked if he was able to identify which creature was, obviously Lok hit the first, while, I was still investigating about Thor and his hammer. After a while Lok fell asleep and we went to the hotel to rest and prepare for our trip to Iceland. At the hotel it occurred to me that maybe we would need help, plus a couple of more eyes never come badly. I picked up my cell phone and started sending messages so as not to wake Lok up.

Dante: Hello?

Zhalia: Hello.

Dante: Are you awake at this time?

Zhalia: You too. What happen?

Dante: Do you like snow?

Zhalia: I do not dislike it. Why?

Dante: I have a mission in a cold place. It may interest you.

Zhalia: And that?

Dante: It's about Thor and his hammer.

Zhalia: Interesting. You know he's guarded, right?

Dante: That's why I invite you to the mission.

Zhalia: Nice way to say you needs my help, again.

Dante: Are you coming?

Zhalia: Okay, but you and your team will have to help me on another mission.

Dante: ...

Zhalia: Dante?

Dante: ...

Zhalia: Hello?

Dante: ...

Zhalia: Have you fallen asleep?

Dante: Excuse me, an ambulance passed by making a lot of noise and waking up everyone. But they are already asleep again. What is the mission about?

Zhalia: It's a secret. Like our conversation, apparently

Dante: It's okay, we'll help you.

Zhalia: Great.

Dante: Tomorrow I will contact you again and I will give you the coordinates.

Zhalia: It seems good to me. Goodnight.

Dante: Good evening.

The next morning we took the first flight to Iceland, there we stayed in a really cosy wooden cabin, it was on one floor, it had a central living room with a fireplace, a kitchen and four bedrooms with a bathroom each, plus a small studio and a common bathroom. The boys and I settled down and prepared things for our trip. Each one carried a backpack full of supplies and a sleeping bag, and I have a tent.

At dawn we set off. We had walked a couple of hours between trees and snow, the boys started to protest a little, although it was normal the fatigue began to be noticed, even I had trouble moving forward and that my tolerance to the cold is greater, I only wore one more sweaters thick. Sophie wore the same clothes as when she trained with Lok a few days ago, only with a warmer shirt, pink jacket, snow boots, gloves and a hat, and Lok the clothes we had bought him.

-I like adventures, but this is ridiculous! I do not feel the face since we left the cabin.-Lok complained.

-Let's go, come on, Lok do not get discouraged-I encourage Cherit to enjoy his new scarf, although in my opinion it was too long.

-Okay, whatever you say.

-Dante, do you know if we'll have to walk much more? -asked Sophie

-Let's see- I stopped and took out the Holotomo- Well, I've introduced Tesly's information in the Holotomo and the only thing I can tell you is that we're on the right track.

-Because that will not make me feel better -Lok said.

-Well, you better get used to it -Keep the Holotomo and look at it seriously- we'll be here a few days.

We walked a couple of hours more and when nightfall we camped among the trees. The tent was big enough for us to fit all three and there was plenty of space. The next morning, after a quick breakfast, we continued walking, it started to snow and we froze more. Lok slowed down a bit due to his desire to transform and change shape, something that he did not like much and others did not. We reached a hill where we slid down, well, Sophie and I slipped, Lok just fell down. The snow began to rise and with that we delayed more. When the snowstorm was too much we had to stop.

-We cannot continue advancing! Let's camp down there!

I got to scream about the wind and the snow. Point out a small space between several trees, that would have to keep us protected from the storm.

Dante's POV end

Lok's POV

After a great effort we managed to place the store and secure it. Dante got into his jacket and fell asleep. Sophie pulled a couple of books out of her backpack and began to read them, I wrapped my body with my few and made a small cave with my wings to keep the cold away. With the storm my desire to change had increased and it was costing me enough to keep it at bay.

-Well, that's very interesting- Sophie said while lighting one of her books with the lantern- According to the Book that Tesly gave me, in Norse mythology there are nine different kingdoms joined by a rainbow bridge. The tallest of them, named Asgar, was the one who guarded Thor with his hammer.

Sophie had made me sleepy; I almost fell asleep during her explanation. I undid the cave and put my wings to their normal position.

-Fascinating- I said really boring.

-Oh, and he also says that many Scandinavians worshiped him as the god of justice. Sure, that's why Tesly thinks he was a seeker.

-You read too much

-And you too little. Go take- Sophie gave me another of her books- Tomorrow I'll do an exam.

-Great...

I picked up the book while rolling my eyes. Suddenly a blue light flashed on one side of the store and something was trying to open the zipper of the entrance.

-It's me- Cherit said as he kept trying to enter-open fast

Sophie opened the store and Cherit shot out at me, but his scarf got stuck in the zipper and he fell backwards.

-Cherit are you okay?- I asked as he rubbed his neck.

-Of course not. There's someone out there. -Cherit pointed to the outside.

-Someone or something?- Sophie asked, scared.

-Lo-Lok has something

Said Cherit. I ordered them to keep quiet to both of you. At the door of the store we could see a white light, blinked and disappeared. I told them not to move and I approached the door of the store, I opened the zipper completely and I ran after the light, which started to get between the trees and disappeared. I stopped and looked for the person who was spying on us. Among the trees I managed to distinguish a figure and without thinking I threw myself against it, we rolled through the snow and finally ended up ... Zhalia. She looked at me with hatred and disgust.

-Do you have no friends to play with?

-Zhalia? What are you doing here?

-Apart from supporting snotty seekers like you. Dante has invited me!

I got up from Zhalia and helped her up.

-I'm sorry, I thought there was someone spying, it would not be the first time.

-Yes I know.

Zhalia shook the snow off her. She wore his normal clothes and over a green coat with a belt at the waist and a green hat.

- Where is Dante? Tell him I'm here.

-Zhalia! - Dante's voice caught our attention. It sounded cheerful. He, Sophie and Cherit approached us- I'm glad to see you've arrived safely.

-Sounds I'm good with location spells, otherwise I would have turned around.

-It's never too late-Sophie commented.

-Thank you. Well, let's see if I guess - Zhalia started walking towards the bonfire - You still have not found the temple.

-So it is- I affirm Dante returning to the camp.

-We were on the right track- I kept wanting to go to the warmth- Well, before the blizzard.

-Believe me, it could have been much worse.- Zhalia commented. -Better a blizzard than the guardians.

Zhalia knelt in front of the fire and Sophie and I imitated her, Dante preferred to stand.

-The guardians, who are they?- I asked nervously.

-Well, you also know the story -Dante said ignoring my question.

-Eh ... What are you talking about? - Sophie asked realizing they were ignoring us.

-They do not know it - There is a legend that talks about an ancient sect called the guardians of Thor - Explant Zhalia - It has thousands of years and preserves the customs of the Nordic Gods.

-Something tells me, that they protect temples and artefacts-I commented.

-That's not the best little thing. The Organization has infiltrated the sect, that is, that by now they must know that we are here and they will not leave without fighting.

Lok's POV end

Third person

Inside the Temple of Thor, the guardians met in a circular room with multiple entrances. They were placed in a circle, all wearing hooded cloaks, the back of the cape was a hammer drawn, in addition, all had long white beards. In the centre of the circle was placed the leader of the guardians, his beard was the longest and his cloak was black, he shit with a sword.

-Guardians of the Temple of Thor, protectors of Mijollnir. The titan of Ymir must be awakened. But first we must recite the ancient charm of Asgar.

The leader of the guardians held an ice amulet with a violet stone in its centre. The stone glowed while all the guardians pronounced the spell.

-Ymir, listen to us, answer our supplication and protect us. We invoke you, we beg you to appear.

The light of the amulet shone brighter and the earth shook.

Third person end