Sometimes Monsters Need Love too

by Jaycren

Jera

Among the ruins of Asgard a Shield Maiden of the Aesir stood. The new Goddess of Strength and Action sighed. She was bored, in this new world there had yet to arise any great threats. Baldur led with wisdom and was advised by his wife Nanna and brother Hodur. As such any problems that required the attentions of her and her brothers had been handled before they could become such. A whinny interrupted her thoughts, turning she saw Slepneir, returning from some errand known only to horsekind. A touch of sadness made itself known. She had always been quite fond of Hel, she could never declare her feelings as that would have undone everything Hel wanted. Now, Hel was gone and she'd never claim her as her sister. She turned away from the God of Horses, continuing to stare over the plains of Asgard, more melancholy then ever.

A cold muzzle interrupted her thoughts, "What ails thee Thrud?'

She smiled as Slepneir used his muzzle to tickle her, "It is just that I miss Hel, she made life so interesting. Even when we where on opposite sides of things she was an enemy I could respect. She was constant, a pale flame that burned cold and eternal." She shook her head. "Forgive my wool gathering, she is gone and none can call her back. Nor should any, she earned her rest. I apologize for my insensitivity, you must miss your siblings as well. It's just I miss her. Without her things are boring."

Slepnier Chuckled, "Would you like to see her again? She played her game against the fates and won. You could travel to where she is."

Thrud turned to The Odin Steed. "You can do this? How?"

Slepneir chuckled again. "I have daughters in another realm. I just gave my siblings permission to reside their. To have their chance at a life."

Thrud smiled a moment, then shook her head. "My duty is with my brother's and they will never approve."

"And Why would we not?"

"Magni?"

"I mean I would love to finally meet Jormungdr. Anyone that was so strong that they broke the world just by the strength of their existence is someone that I'd enjoy having a conversation with." He glanced at Slepneir sheepishly, "And perhaps a sparing match?"

Slepneir snorted. "Indeed, such would be good for you, me thinks. Might actually teach you to use your brain for once instead of just those muscles!" The eight legged horse ribbed the God of Strength and Power.

"What's this? Planning a trip without me?" A third voice was heard. "You can't go anywhere without me. You'd all get in to much trouble."

"Ah, Modi I had wondered where you had gone." Magni said.

"I was visiting the forest where Fenrir lived. It is too quiet without him. Its as if the very place mourns the loss of it master. I know it's feeling. In happier days before his binding, I'd sneak out and hunt with Fenrir. Sometimes alongside Tyr. If I had been there when he was bound I'd have spoken against it. It was wrong. It made an enemy were we had none and deprived us of an ally" The God of Strength and Bravery finished.

"And you of a playmate it." Snarked Thrud.

Magni came between his younger siblings, "So it is settled then? We are all going? That is if Slepneir agrees?"

"The invitation was only too Thrud...." Slepneir paused as if in consideration.

"Alright I'll take all of you, but I do not want any of you to start trouble. If trouble finds you then end it quickly. I want you all to behave as I know you can."

"Yes, Sir!" The three Children of Thor chorused.

"Then gather unto me and we'll be off." Slepneir shouted.

The Three Aesir hugged him tight as the rainbow aura of his power surrounded them. In a flash they where gone traveling across the universe.

Slepnier spoke to them as they traveled.

"You'll recognize the one you are looking for, as they will recognize you. You will be given the form of one of the races of mortals that inhabit this Realm. I will drop you close to where my siblings are and as I said before please be not the cause of trouble. When you wish to return call for me and I will hear and come."

Again a chorus of agreements came from those that held him.

Soon the light passed and each found themselves alone in a place unfamiliar.

Magni looked over a path that lead through a beautiful meadow. A short way down the road stood a town. Horse people of all sizes worked, laughed and played. He looked upon himself and he appeared to have a canine appearance, holding his hand to his face he felt fangs. His nose had become amazingly sensitive. Chuckling he began to walk towards the town.

Modi appeared in a dense forest. All around him where the roars of beast of all sizes. At last this was a place of life, this was a forest worthy of Fenrir, Lord of Wolves. He glanced down and saw he was covered in feathers, his hands powerful, birdlike talons. Feathered Wings arced from his back, his feet taloned and strong. Clacking his beak, he laughed, he could begin to like this form.

Thrud landed in front of a beautiful city on a mountain. The gates rose majestically and where decorated it blue and gold. The spires rose and seemed to touch at the sky. She smiled, such a city was were Hel belonged, Never to again suffer in the cold and dark. Looking down she saw that she was covered in scales. Her height was still the same, but she felt two wings upon her back. Flexing she felt two leathery wings. Her teeth were rounded but sharp and she could feel a fire inside her. She ;laughed and began walking to the fair city on the Mountain.

Author's Note:

Thus this half of the story ends. What shall happen next? All the players are on the board and things are going to move. This story will continue in the Next tale, Monster's Debt Paid.

Comments

[True Edge]

Awesome!
I can’t wait for the next part!

[Jaycren]

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Did you like Slepneir’s little trick?

[Dont Forget Me]

Holy hell this is a good story! I just wished that it was longer but it was definitely well thought out and very creative. Good job!

[Jaycren]

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As I said it will be continued in Monster’s Debt Paid. Which will pick up shortly after this last chapter. There may even be a third. It all depends on what happens in the next. However I am just getting over some serious writer’s block, quick tip never tell the universe that you intend to devoute an entire week to writing. She is a plot and has a nasty sense of humor. So I have yet to begin it, but I now the story, it still whispers to me and runs through my mind. It will be done. It shall be done.

[Grey Ghost]

I haven't read this but, aren't Fenrir and the snake dead, killed during Ragnarok? Hel would be just fine chilling in her underworld

[Jaycren]

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All your answers are in the story. After Ragnorak Hel’s Underworld would be trashed. It is unclear in the Norse Mythos whether or not she gets to leave it or not. But either way, Balder and Nanna are the ones that take over and all the dead go to them, not Hel. This is entirly based on my own twist on Norse Mythology/Theology coupled with the idea that none of these children of Loki deserved what they got. When Hel was cast into the underworld, at best she would have been 12 maybe 15 but honestly that would be stretching it. The Norse Underworld Hel ruled was cold, Dark, and nasty. All the food was rotten, there was no place of comfort. Not even for its Queen. She is being punished merely because she is not as pretty as the other gods/goddesses and because of the fear of her parentage. So read it, then comment again. I look forward to what you have to say.

[Grey Ghost]

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But again, Fenrir and the snake died, that point of Ragnarok was that most people freaking died. It's poetic that Thor and the serpent killed each other.

[Jaycren]

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Yes they did die, Ragnarok happened. But Part of this story is based on a little known or thought of fact about Ragnarok. The final battle was more then just a big giant battle, it was when all of the debts of fate had to be paid. All grudges settled, all fates finished. It is why the new world can comeforth, because all the things Odin and the other gods did to piss everyone off, made that final battle required. Fenrir, Jormngdr, Hel where the end result of those actions. Because of that their fates made them what they are to balance the sins of the gods and their enemies. So after they die, they are given a chance to live their life properly. By another child of Loki, Slepneir. Who does survive, but is another that no legend I have found is clear on what happened to him after. So the three monsters get shifted to Equestria after their demise to have a chance. If they don’t take it then their fault. Equestria is a place of second chances, this story is just about giving those that most need it one.

[Grey Ghost]

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It's just very different from how I tend to see them and portray them.

[Lakeguy]

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Ok, got it.

[Lakeguy]

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Thanks.

[Jaycren]

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Good Catch, will correct that post haste!

[Jaycren]

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Fixed it!

[KarasAdamas]

This is good!

[Jaycren]

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Thank you very much.

[Starlight Nova]

What happened to the cover art?