Chapter 320: The Asgardian Aftermath

Chapter 320: The Asgardian Aftermath

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13th May 2013, Asgard

(Jasmine Sayre POV)

I had fought Entropy at even ground, while I still hadn't mastered my cosmic powers, but he was sandbagged as well.

Fuck, I needed a heavy hitter, and Dream was providing me with one. The question was, was I desperate enough to accept whatever strings that came with this offer that I don't know about?

The answer was clear. It's not like the other cosmic entities would do my job, "Yes, Lord Dream. I will train Loki Odinson in the arts of becoming an Avatar of a Cosmic Entity."

Finally, the being with Endless power smiled slightly, "I am glad to hear it."

Tension had drained from his shoulders, and he must have seriously been worried about it. I didn't know if it was to cover his ass or if he just liked Loki, but it was better than his impassive face that barely moved during our entire conversation.

He continued, "A bargain is struck. It's time for your dream to end, Morrigan. It's time to wake up."

Before I could process it, the world disappeared into smoke, and I woke up with a gasp.

I looked around wildly to observe my surroundings and I relaxed slightly. I was in a strange bedroom, but the architecture and decorations were obviously Asgardian in origin. It seems that they had taken care of me while I was exhausted and unconscious.

Grasping the fact that I was safe, I took a deep breath and stood up. It was then that I noticed that I was wearing some Asgardian clothes. Shrugging, I simply waved my hands and they transformed into my usual dark clothing and black cloak. I didn't care much about my appearance, being fully capable of changing my face and body, but my cloak was a part of me. I had replaced it even after I had given my old one back to Death. It was just so useful, an easy Shield to be enchanted, or even material to be transfigured if I need to. Although, I still needed to hone my reactions to use it instinctively, now that my old cloak and its benefits were gone.

I got up and noticed that my new staff was leaning on the wall next to me, the Space Stone glowing faintly. I summoned it and it leapt immediately into my hands. It was a powerful weapon, one that I forged in despair and hurry. I expected it to be a botched job, to be perfectly honest, but when I touched it, I could feel the weapon match me completely. Suddenly, the staff changed its shape, its golden color slowly turning black, and it became taller and darker. It was perfect.

The staff was intelligent, understanding, and had healed itself, even perfected its design to fit me as well as possible. I didn't know whether it was the remnants of Gungnir and the Odinsword, or if it was simply a basic consciousness that inhabited the Space Stone itself, only that it was welcoming me as its partner.

It was such a bright spot on an otherwise shitty day. I had won the fight, but at what cost? Sure, Asgard was free, and Those Who Sit Above in Shadow were banished to the void between universes, trapped in their realm, which is slowly shrinking until they inevitably die. It was a fitting punishment for those parasites. But I lost my part of the bargain, Odin was either severely hurt or dead; he was stabbed with the damn Necrosword, and I'd be surprised if he survived somehow. And to make things worse, Entropy was able to take the Reality Stone before escaping.

I slowly got out of the room, and into the Throne room. The Asgardian guards bowed and let me pass without any issue. As I entered the Throne room, I wasn't really surprised to see Frigga sitting on the Throne. I guess that Odin is dead, and Thor still refused to be crowned, deeming himself unworthy.

I bowed to the Queen slightly, "Hello, Frigga."

His body and mind were healing quite nicely, though, and I turned to reassure his mother, "He only needs to rest; his body and magic will do the rest for him. He's simply exhausted. He did something very reckless to escape the realm of the shadows, and now he's paying for it. He should be fine in a couple of days, as he recovers."

Frigga's shoulders sagged in relief. I didn't know how tense she was before. She must have been very worried about him. She looked like she wanted to say something but it was cut off in her throat somehow. In the end, she only said, "Thank you."

"You're welcome. But there is something concerning Loki that I wish to ask about."

Frigga nodded, "What is it?"

"I wish to take Loki as an apprentice. An official one, that is."

Thor gave me a confused look, "Wasn't he already your student?"

"Yes, you were my students, but not my apprentices. My purpose was to teach you how to control your powers, but taking Loki as my apprentice would be me teaching him things that I wouldn't really consider teaching anyone else."

Frigga looked hesitantly, "I am not sure if this is wise"

I shrugged, "Your son has unlocked a very dangerous power during the fight, one that could lead to him falling into madness. He would make what happened before looking like a picnic. I need to make sure that he's not overwhelmed. If you're very much against the idea, I will not press the issue, but I will ask him for his opinion on the matter either way."

Both of them reluctantly nodded and I continued, "One last thing"

Frigga replied, "Yes?"

"Can you tell me what happened to Hela?"

"She's currently in the dungeons. Your bindings are still working."

I gave her a predatory grin, "I wish to speak to her about something"

"Are you sure? She hasn't said a word ever since the battle."

I nodded, "Trust me, Queen of Asgard, I can be very persuasive, and the Goddess of Death will want to hear what I have to say."

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