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.