16A/N: Oh my God! We almost near the end of The Rise of the Valkyries! Like I'm kind of sad that this one is about to end so soon but I still need to focus on my other stories and future more stories to come on this lovely 2019.
This was a sad and painful month for me with school, work, and my lovely 'family'. But again The Rise of the Valkyries is nearing at its end and I hope 2019 would be great with the new stories I'll be writing. So enjoy you guys and remember to review, follow, and a favorite for my stories or me! Enjoy!
Centuries Ago in Vanaheim
"Amora, how could go against my orders like that?!" Brunnhilde shouted.
She sits on her throne chair tired as she was looking down her Enchantress in disappointment with her second in command Hela by her side. She couldn't believe that her own sister had done that to the people of Jotunheim. The Valkyries are powerful yet merciful warriors in the nine realms but how the Enchantress did it in the War against Frost Giants was brute. However, she has bigger problems to worry about like the fact she is with a child now. It still blows her mind that Siegfried, the Dragon Slayer of Midgard and her soon to be husband had gotten her pregnant making they first child the first ever half-god or goddess. Only her best friend/sister/second in command Hela know about her pregnancy which is why she can't do much in the War against the Frost Giants. She was hoping to tell Siegfried and all of her friends about the news but she has to deal with Amora now.
"I don't see what the problem is, Brunnhilde?" Amora asked in a nonchalant way.
Hela growled, "The problem Enchantress is that your acts have cost us our warriors in Jotunheim!" If it was up to her she would've killed Amora for her's acts and also cause she dislikes Amora as well. Yet even way what the Enchantress did was still wrong and unforgivable.
"Yet, we still won the war against the Frost Giants, Hela. Or is it that you are simply jealous Goddess of Death?"
Before the second in command can kill the Enchantress, Brunnhilde raise her hand to silence her Valkyries and sighed, "That's not the point, Amora. Your acts in the war between the Frost Giants is unforgivable. Amora, the Enchantress you're relieved as your duty as Valkyrie."
Amora's eyes widen in shock and disbelief. Did Brunnhilde just relieve her from her duty as a Valkyrie? "What?! Why am I being-"
"Because what you did was unforgivable!" That causes the Leader of the Valkyrie to shout at the now former Valkyrie. Brunnhilde has gotten up from her throne chair walked toward Amora then hugged her. "You think this is easy for me?! I love you like you're my own sister but I can't afford to leave my other sisters because of your acts. I'm so sorry Amora but you've to leave now."
Once as Brunnhilde let go of her, Amora glared at her form leaders after all her years working and protecting those that so weak to defend themselves. She would make them all pay to start with those that she called her sisters! Then the nine realms!
"Very well then, Brunnhilde! But know this, my sister, you and those that support you will burn for this betray!"
"Are you..." Brunnhilde moves closer to hear the Enchantress better cause it to sound like she just threatens her and those that she loves. "Are you threatening me, Amora? After all these centuries of knowing and working together, you dare to threaten me?!"
"A threat? No, my dear 'sister'. This isn't a threat." Amora moves closer to the Leader of the Valkyries and glared, "This is a promise! That you and the Valkyries will all burn in hell!" As Brunnhilde stand there in shock Hela, however, pulled out her sword the Nightsword ready to kill Amora where she stands. But the Enchantress teleports from Vanaheim plotting for her revenge with her new leader.
Garrett Castle, England
Skruge tapped his lover from her memories as they arrived at the Garrett Castle where the Ebony Blade hide for all of these centuries. It has seemed that the Black Knight's family would move place to place with the sword but that is a no matter could she have finally Brunnhilde's sword. As the dangerous lovers walked toward the Garrett Castle, a small troop of knights in black armor exit from the medieval castle with their swords and shields ready to fight.
"I take you're the guards for the Ebony Blade, huh?" The Enchantress asked.
"Yes, we the Knight of the great King Arthur promise to help the Black Knight against threats like you," the leader stated. "Now leave before we've no choice to put you both down."
"I highly doubt it. Skruge would you be a dear and massacre them all for me?"
The silent man nodded then walked toward the knights with his ax powering up. As the Executioner killed the knights left to right Amora just stood there watching her lover in action. From the beginning, Skruge had always been by her side since the slaying of the Valkyries. He left serving the Asgardians force, killed her former 'sisters', and even joined Surter for her. If this isn't a strong loyal romantic man than what is he?
'Because he trusts and loves you, Amora!' A familiar voice shouted causing everything around her to pause.
The ex-Valkryie's eyes widen knowing who the voice was that in her ears. However, she wouldn't dare show it toward her enemy with a smirk. 'Why? Are you jealous, Brunnhilde?!'
From in front of her stood her former leader Brunnhilde there glaring, 'I have no need to be jealous of the like of you, witch.'
'Then what do you want? To haunt my soul until I change?! Then you're a fool to exit the gateway of Valhalla!'
'Silent! I didn't come here to change you, Enchantress. I came to see your last victory before the Valkyries come and defend you.'
'You lie! The Valkyries will never rise again! I killed all of them!'
Brunnhilde smirked, 'You may not believe my words, Amora but you should know I never lie. The Rise of the Valkyries will arrive and slay those that are evil and wick down. Let your master know of this tale, Enchantress!'
Amora growled as her fist started to glow green and glaring at her former leader. How dare this dead bitch try to trick her with those lies?! The Valkyries are dead and will stay dead! No matter what happens! She blasted the castle to the ground and as the smoke clear a black barrier stand at the center of the former building. They walked closer to the barrier as it slowly becomes the figure of a black ebony bladed sword. She grabbed the ancient evil sword from the ground and raise up to the full Moon.
"The Ebony Blade is mine!" Amora smirked in glee.
She has done it. She've finally gotten the Ebony Blade! After all of these centuries, she has finally defeated her former sister/leader by killing her lover and halfbreed bastard of a daughter. Furthermore now she and her master will finally have the nine realms.
"With the Ebony Blade, the realms will be engulfed in flames. The blood and death of the innocents would fill the dark air. And there would be no one to stop us! I'll finally enjoy my revenge against you Brunnhilde and the Valkyries!"
"Hey! Didn't anyone told you that it wrong to annihilate and vandalism!"
The Enchantress and the Executioner looked up to see a jet hovering over them. The jet was a sliver, red, and black Quinjet with a capable letter A on its side. Beside the Quinjet was a man however the man was in iron with red and golden armor in the sky. The red and golden suit of armor land a few feet from them with four others by his side. One was a man dress in a red, blue, and white suit and shield. A very tall and muscle green man with black hair in purple shorts. Another man in a black tight suit and his weapon of choice was bow and arrow. And last was a red-haired woman in a black tight suit.
"What an entrance," Amora clapped in sarcasm and smirked. "And who are your band of misfit suppose to be?"
"Unless you have been living under a rock, lady than you could know we are the Avengers," the leader Iron Man said.
"Aw, so you are the Earth's Mightiest Heroes that the nine realms sing so higher about. I'm a little disappointment to said at less. The sons of Allfather must are bored to intervene with Midgard's affairs before they meet their demise."
"Sons of the Allfather? Thor and Loki confront with you both?" The man dressed as a flag, Captain America asked.
"And as well as their lovers too."
"Jane and Darcy were there," the red-haired woman, the Black Widow glared as she has her gauntlets ready to get answers. Only fools would dare to harm the deadliest spy's friends/students. Since the Dark Elves incident, Jane had called her asking to train to be a little strong cause of the deaths that happened in Asgard. She didn't ask for any detail about the instituted from Jane or Thor but is willing to train her and Darcy. As same as she does for Pepper and Betty too.
"Yes."
"Where Hulk's friends, green lady?!" The green skinned man, Hulk demanded. Like his female comrade, if anyone dares to harm his friends they would be in a world of smash. Thor is his friend/rival, Jane and Darcy are they wife Betty's friends and he would hate to see his queen upset if her friends are hurt or kill. "Green lady, better not hurt Hulk's friends?!"
The Enchantress smirked evil, "If you're implying that we kill them then you are wrong. However, we did kill her family and her annoying little friend if that's okay."
Now that caused the Avengers' eyes to widen in shock. Did this witch just say she killed Jane's family and Darcy? The deadly couple started slowly walking toward ready to kill these five heroes that protected Midgard. Once as the shock was over it turn to rage and angry like their green-skinned friend. The archer, Hawkeye raised his bow and arrow started to fire now, "Lady you just made the Avengers' top list."
"Not if you all are dead," as she was about to swing the dark sword she whispers echo can be heard in her and her lover's ears. It was they master speaking to them.
'My Enchantress. My Executioner. Return to Muspellheim with the Ebony Blade. Now!' The Fire Demon King ordered.
'Why?! These mortals are in our sight! If we killed them now Midgard would be defenseless!' She suggested but really wanna to destroy Midgard cause Brunnhilde loved this realm so much. This would be an act of sweet revenge in her book.
'Don't argue with me, Enchantress. Asgard would be our first conquest the rest of the realms.'
Amora could only glare at the Avengers as Skurge swing his ax opening a portal to Muspellheim. Before she enters the portal she glared at the Avengers one last time. "Enjoy what little moment you have, mortals! Could soon you all will burn in a Hellfire!"
As the Avengers watched them leave they didn't know if they should believe what that witch was saying. Thor beside Hulk is another strong member of the Avengers so there no way he wouldn't let anyone he cares for be killed without a fight.
"What now, Tony?" The First Avenger asked.
Ironman could only look at the sky full with stars shining so bright already having a plan. "We need to head to the Golden City of Asgard."
"Then we need to go see Erik in London," Black Widow suggested. "I've informed him."
"Thanks, Widow," they have gone to their jet and hurry to the capital of the United Kingdom.
Vanaheim
Once as the green mist clear the bodies of Jane, Thor, Loki, the Black Knight, and Gin appear in a forest covering an old looking castle. They looked around trying to figure out: wherein the nine realms did the Goddess of Death send them?
"Okay does anyone know where we are?" Jane asked.
The Black Knight and Gin shock their head no while the brothers continue to look around.
"I believe we're in Vanaheim, Jane," Thor replied unsure himself. He had been around Asgard's sister-realm his whole life but never seems these place before. This castle doesn't look ancient like Asgard's so it is much centuries younger than it.
"Yet a part of Vanaheim that we never explore," Loki added.
"Cause that castle is forbidden to all that come near it," a voice shouted.
Everyone turn around and see it was Sif, the Goddess of War and the Warriors Three riding on horses coming to them.
"Sif, Warriors Three," Thor greeted with a nod while smile and hugging his friends. "I am glad to see allies than enemies for once."
"Greeting to you as well, Thor!" Volstagg greeted then looked at Jane and the others. "I see you've brought your lovely Lady Jane and more friends."
"Indeed with more news to tell," Thor started to explain everything to his friends about all that happens to them in one day. About the Ebony Blade. About the Enchantress and the Executioner working for the Fire Demon King of Muspelheim. And about Jane really is the daughter of First Valkyrie Leader Brunnhilde and that surprise them the most.
"You are the child of Brunnhilde, the first Leader of the Valkyrie?" Volstagg asked the third time still in wonder and shock.
"Yes," Jane replied for the third time in annoy. She never was friendly with Thor's friends to the fact she feels that there has no respect for her cause she was a 'mortal' and causes she was responsible for their queen and other soldiers died. And to this day she still feels responsible for those deaths especially the queen. Even if it was a day the Queen of Asgard was the only person that shows her kindness while being there.
Being the oldest then everyone in the group, he remembers how deadly the Valkyries was in their time for war and practices. And to now learn that his friend's lover is the daughter of that goddess that would give Odin Hell on the battlefield would be Hell to pay once when death caught him. In a flash, the old god dropped to one knee pull out his weapon hold it in both of his hands and bow his head. "Please forgive me for my acts towards you, Lady Jane. Please take my weapon as a symbol of our new friendship."
It surprises and amuses everyone seeing Volstagg bowing in fear and respect toward Jane. Now acknowledging that she wasn't just a mortal anymore that she was now would be acknowledging know as Jane, the daughter of Brunnhilde. That would be pretty scary for anyone that would enter Valhalla someday.
"Uh, thanks but you can keep your weapon, Volstagg," Jane stated.
"Then I will modest show you the honor and respect as the same as your mother if she was here."
"Again thank. And can you please stand up and put your weapon away?"
Volstagg quick gotten up, "Of course, Lady Jane!"
Fandral chucked and petted Thor's shoulder, "This must be the real reason why your heart only beats for your Lady, Thor. You are a lucky man, son of Odin."
Hogun chuckled and shook his head in assuming. However, the Goddess of War was secret angry about the news. All her years of training and believing that she would be the one to find Brunnhilde's treasure and reform the Valkyrie was all just a fairy tale. And now founding out that Thor's little mortal is the daughter and the treasure of Brunnhilde. That pissed her off even more. But she kept her emotions in check and place an emotionless face now.
She turns toward the God of Thunder and asked, "What is the plan now Thor?"
"I don't know why Hela bring us here, Lady Sif," Thor replied. "There has to be a reason why she places us here."
"Maybe cause this was her home as well," Black Knight suggested. "Maybe the Goddess of Death is telling-" He stopped his sentence and up to the sky in fear. "She found it! The Enchantress had found the Ebony Blade!"
Everyone gasped in worry now. If Enchantress really did have the Ebony Blade now? Then there no doubt that she and Skruge would return to Muspelheim and give the sword to their master. And who knows when the Fire Demon King is going to rage war on the realms? Today? Tomorrow? A month? You don't know the mindset of a Fire Demon. There would need a plan now!
"Then maybe we should- Wait where did Lady Jane go?" Gin asked just now notice that her princess wasn't in the group anymore.
Everyone turns around to see the half-Goddess entering the castle all by herself.
"Jane!" Thor shouted as he chases after his lover.
"No Thor wait!" Volstagg tired to warm his friend but it was too late. As Thor was right behind her he was suddenly push back while screaming in pain. He then landed between his friends looking confused and still hurt.
"By Odin's beard what was that?"
"That was a barrier, my friend," Volstagg replied as he helps Thor up to his feet.
Fandral gasped, "That part of the legend is the truth!"
Thor grunted in frustration as he remembers the stories his father would tell about the Valkyries. How these amazing women created a barrier that protected their realm from the eyes of men and from those that was their enemies as well. He always thought that since people start living here all would be discover about this realm. Guess not. And if he remembers his father's stories as he should he would know that only female can enter thought the Valkyrie's magic.
He looked at the other two female that was there and ordered, "Sif, Gin follow and protect her!"
"Right!" Sif ran after her while Gin transforms into a hawk and flew after Jane. Once they enter the old castle the door closed with a loud slam and the barrier still showing around the castle.
None dare to say a single word or make a sound fearing that the God of Thunder would unleash his wrath upon them. Not even the God of Mischief would not dare to crack a joke just to lighten his brother's emotions. However, he used all of the courage in him to speak for their next step.
"Brother," Thor looked up as he heard his brother called him. "We need to leave for Asgard and inform Father Odin. Now."
As much as he didn't want to leave Jane and the others here he knows it was the right move to do. 'Please be safe my love,' Thor sighed as raise his hammer and call upon The Guardian of Asgard to sent them home.
Jane couldn't believe that this place was the home of her mother and the Valkyries. Even there the castle looks old on the outside but in the inside, it looks so new like her mother's castle back on Earth. So many paints of every member of the Valkyries. From their leader to ever battles the Valkyries have ever been involved in. This place makes her feel like she belongs here. It almost feels like-
"It's been so long since I've seen my home," Sif stated as she continued to admire the paints of those she would've to call sisters and aunts in the battlefield.
"Home," Jane repeated while looking down. Growing up as a kid she would always feel different than the other children. But since meeting Thor and being part of his world, she never felt more alive than ever. "This would've been my home?"
"Of course this would be your home, my child," a familiar voice replied. The ladies turned around to see who was that speaking to Jane and was in shock. There standing there was the First Leader of the Valkyries and Mother of Jane, Brunnhilde smiling at them. "It's so great to see you again, my Janice."
Sif and Gin fallen to their knees and bowed head in respect. Even if that was a spirit of the First Leader of Valkyries that woman is still a founder of the first female group of hero. However, the young scientist was still standing there staring at Brunnhilde.
"Are you really Brunnhilde?" Jane asked. "Are you really my mother?"
The First Leader of Valkyrie cause only walked close to Jane with a stare. From the day her daughter enter this world, she had watched Jane become a strong, intelligent, beautiful young woman. Not only she an intelligent woman she didn't back down from Odin or Malekith. Even given the King of the Asgard's sons a good slapping on the face. And she couldn't be more proud of her daughter for standing her ground against the Gods as a 'mortal'.
Brunnhilde smiled as she touched Jane's check, "Indeed. I'm your mother."
Jane gasped softly once feeling her mother's touches on her face. So warm. So loving. As she was about to touch her mother's hand, she felt her own check instead of her mother's hand. Jane gasped in shock while Brunnhilde back away in sadden. She sighed in defend then smile sadly, "Even with all of this dark magic there is you still won't be able to touch them. I'm sorry, my Janice."
Jane didn't say anything as she was looking down hiding her face. No one could see the burning hatred that is in Jane's eyes. The Enchantress had taken everything from her; her mother, her father, her best friend, and the truth about her life. She wants to make that bitch pay for all the wrong she has done. That a promise.
"You got those fire in your eyes, Janice," Jane looked up to see her mother saying that. "Never let revenge lead you. Or you would be lost and alone forever."
"Then what should I do?"
Brunnhilde disappears then reappear by a wall, "Come with me, ladies. We don't have much time to waste." She pushed the wall causing it to rise up showing a secret pathway. Once as they enter the pathway, the wall slammed down shielding them in the darkness. Second late torches of fire started to let up showing nine tall statutes circling a fire pit, Brunnhilde smiled as there started to walk toward the statutes, "I may have started the Valkyries but it was it these brave beautiful women. The very first squad of the Valkyries of the nine realms."
Everyone looked amazing seeing the original Valkyries standing tall with their name, code names, weapons, and realms there too. Eir, the Scout, Bow & Arrow of Light, and the Valkyrie of Alfeim. Brunnhilde, the Leader, the Ebony Blade, and the Valkyrie of Asgard. Hela, the Death, the Nightsword, and the Valkyrie of Hel. Randgrid, the Gaint, the Casket of Ancient Winters, and the Valkyrie of Jotunheim. Kara, the Brave, the Spear & the Shield of Power, and the Valkyrie of Midgard. Bergljot, the Blaze, the Sword of Twilight, and the Valkyrie of Muspelheim. Skalmold, the Weapon Maker, the Die Star Hammer, and the Valkyrie of Nidavellir. Mist, the Last, Master of Magic, and the Valkyrie of Svartalfheim. And last Reginleif, the Peace, the Lasso of Wisdom, and the Valkyrie of Vanaheim.
"Why are we down here?" Jane asked.
"Cause you doubt and blame yourself, my child."
"Doubt? Blame? I don't-"
"Oh please, Jane! I'm a dead woman that watch over you your own life and I know when those emotions enter your mind."
"Then what you suggest we do about that, Lady Brunnhilde?" Gin asked.
"She would've to go near the fire pit and face her trial alone."
Jane stared at the pit but understand what she needs to do. She needs to face her fear if she wants to win against the Enchantress. She walked toward the pit, sat near it, and started to stare at the flames dancing. A minute passed and nothing happens to her. "I didn't think it... work," she turns around to see no one there anymore just the darkness as the fire pit soon disappears as well.
The darkness soon starting to have faded as light and color started to appear. It doesn't like Asgard but does look like a burning Hell with the sky dark and smoky. The smell of fire, blood, fresh, and death was in the air. The scream and cry of anyone in distress or in delight can be heard. Despite all of the Hell that was going around her she was trying to help the people but couldn't as her hands when through her.
"An illusion?"
"No, the past of Vanaheim."
Jane turned around to see her mother standing there. Instead of looking like her spirit form she stands there in color and alive.
"The past?"
"Yes, and the destruction of the Valkyries that I cause."
"You? How did you cause the Valkyries death?"
"After the War against the Frost Giants, the Council decided that Amora must be killed for her crime. However, it was I that decided she would be banishment instead of meeting death by the Council."
"But?"
"She returns with her lover, her new leader, and his army." Imagine started to change showing the evil couple and the fire demons slaying the every Valkyrie; young and old being annihilated by them. It was so painful to watch that Jane turn away from the massacre.
"I too know what it likes, Jane," Jane looked right at her mother's eyes in shock. Does she understand what it likes to feel responsible for other death? "Yes, I fail to kill Amora and in the end she killed us. Even after the battle, I still feel responsible for my sisters' death. They found out I was expecting you and wanted me to leave while fighting them. But in the end, I still carry the blame for their death like you're doing!"
"And I don't want that type of responsible! I just don't know if I can... Do it."
"You're powerful than you-"
"Powerful? No, it was my intelligent that what saves Thor and everyone! Without that, I'm nothing more than Jane." She isn't like Pepper in her Rescue suit, Betty as the Red She-Hulk, or Natasha as the Black Widow. She isn't like them and doesn't have what they have. The willpower to fight the good fight.
"My child," Brunnhilde touched her daughter's chin then raise her head up and smile. "Maybe your intelligent is what makes you powerful."
"My intelligent?"
"Yes, we didn't name you Janice, the Goddess of Knowledge."
"We?"
"Of course, we did," Jane turn sees instead of the Valkyrie's castle in flames it was her father's home in Norwich, Norfolk where her father still in his true form coming toward them.
"Dad/Siegfried," the women smiled and hugged the man.
Siegfried smile while hugged them back, "My ladies. It so great to see you back in my arms again."
"The same can be said, my love," the First Leader of Valkyries said as she leans closer to her husband.
"Dad, I'm so sorry," Jane apologize as she started to cry. "I wish I could've done something to help-"
"My daughter, I would've done it over and over for you and Darcy safety. So please don't cry over mine and those that fight for death. Learn from it and let it make you stronger."
"But-"
"But nothing Jane, we and others believe in you and your ability. And now you must come the battle for the greater good."
"I just don't know if I can do this alone."
Brunnhilde chuckled as she hugged her daughter, "My silly daughter, you would never be alone. You've us, your friends, and your lover Thor. That I approve for your hand in marriage."
"I agree as well, my wife," the Dragon Slayer agreed with a smile and hugged his ladies as well.
Jane looked down blushing in embarrassment and joy. Even in a spiritual form, her parents would still embarrass her yet she is glad had approved of Thor to let him be her future husband. That is the greatest thing a daughter ever want to hear from both her parents. However, her parents were right she has the support of Thor and her friends by her side to face evil down. "Thank you guys so much."
The First Leader of the Valkyries and the Dragon Slayer could only smile at their daughter as they started to fade away. As much as they wanted to spend time with her as a real family they know she is needed against the Fire Demons. As the sparkling ashes of Jane's parents spread all over her, the famous ceremonial armor of the Valkyrie with a blue cape over her right shoulder and badges on each of her shoulders. On the badge, it said 'Child of Midgard' the place she was born and raised. Her real home. While the other one said, 'Daughter of Brunnhilde and Seigfried' to show the world who was her parents. As the ashes continue to spread on her, something in her body and mind started to unlock. She started to feel powerful and confident than her old self. She feels ready for the fight. The doors open as she walked out to see Gin, Sif, and a familiar woman waiting in the throne room. The familiar woman almost looked like-
"Darcy?"
Darcy turned around to see her best friend standing there in new armor as well. She ran toward her best friend and started to hug her, "Jane! You're back!"
Jane hugged her back while scoffing then let go, "Hela brought you back to us?!"
"Yeah, and must be her Valkyrie of Hel for all of eternity. So yeah I'm back."
The young woman could only smile and rolled her eyes at Darcy's calm personality. She looked around again to see Thor and the others wasn't there. "Where are Thor and the others?"
"In Asgard," Sif replied. "Making battle plans against Muspelhiem as we speak."
"Good," she said as she watched the full Moon and stars shine in the dark sky. She pulls out her Dragonfang and pointed at the direction of Asgard glaring. "Cause this time the Valkyries wouldn't miss this war."
A/N: And here we're at the ending for this chapter! I hope everyone enjoys and remembers to favorite, follow, or review this story or my other stories! Later.
