THE SUN SUMMONER

10

AJAK HAD DISBANDED the Eternals. She allowed them to do what they wanted. Solarya didn't know this as she walked into the Domo. She looked around for everyone and eventually found Ajak by her lonesome.

"Where is everyone?"

"They've left. I allowed them to do so. There are no more Deviants so there is no purpose for us to stay together," Ajak shrugged.

"So I'm supposed to go by myself? Off into the world? Without my family?" Ajak nodded, "Please Ajak let me stay with you."

"No Arya. You have to be by yourself. You will learn great things," Ajak responded.

"So you're going to leave me here," Solarya asked tearing up.

"I'm sorry my child," Ajak kissed her forehead and walked away.

Solarya sighed and walked into her room. She almost jumped out of her skin as she saw Makkari lounging on her bed, "You're still here."

"What you thought I would leave you? Never," Makkari smiled.

"Well, we're on our own. Nobody else," Solarya sighed as she sat on the bed.

Makkari crawled forward and sat next to her, "What happened with Druig?"

"He gave me a choice. The Eternals or him. I couldn't make it. I wanted to choose him but I thought you all would think I abandoned my family. It hurts Kari, like hell."

Makkari sighed and gave her a small smile and a hug.

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1728 AD
NORWAY

Over the next few centuries, Solarya and Makkari travelled around the world. They lounged on beaches and hiked up snow-covered mountains. They had done anything and everything. They had eventually split up, with promises to meet up every two years.

Solarya trudged through the cold forest before looking up at the dark sky. She yelled, "Heimdall? I don't know if you know me. But I'm a friend of Loki's. He said I could visit Asgard whenever I wanted. Don't know if that still applies."

The silence was deafening and Solarya sighed. A moment later a beam of light engulfed her and she shot into the sky. She landed in a golden room and she looked around.

"Lady Solarya," Loki smiled.

"Loki," Solarya smiled back.

Loki hugged her, "What a wonderful surprise."

"You said I could visit whenever," Solarya shrugged.

Loki led her out of the globe with thanks to Heimdall, "So your leader allowed you to come here?"

"The group went their separate ways. I haven't spoken to any of them in centuries. Beside Makkari. I think Ajak keeps tabs on us though," Solarya replied.

Loki nodded they entered the castle and Solarya was in awe. Everything was in hues of gold and beautiful paintings were hung on the expensive-looking walls.

He led her to a room and motioned for her to walk in, "We're having dinner soon."

"I should clean up then. Thank you, Loki, for your hospitality," Solarya smiled. Loki nodded and made a swift exit.

A few moments later some maid came to fit her into Asgardian clothes before they led her to the dining hall. The large double doors were pushed open and she entered.

"Lady Solarya what a pleasure," Thor's voice boomed.

"It's nice to see you again."

"Who is she? Is she mortal?" A man asked.

"Odin," a woman chastised.

"I am not mortal, my lord. I'm an Eternal. You may know Ajak," Solarya replied as Loki pulled out her chair for her. She smiled at him and he sat.

"Yes," Odin spoke, "Very well then. However, Ajak didn't tell me you were coming."

"Yes well, our team has disbanded. We're quite scattered now," Solarya replied. Odin hummed and dinner commenced.