𝐀𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 | 𝕃𝕠𝕜𝕚'𝕤 𝔸𝕗𝕗𝕝𝕚𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕃𝕠𝕧𝕖

Level one Purgatory

Hela looked around in a daze, but quickly snapped out of her dizziness. She grips you, and with a green glow she teleports from the hallway to another part of Hell.

"Where are we?" you ask out of breath, your feet sinking into hot sand.

"We're in level two, I need to get you to level one, purgatory. You need to leave Dove, go back home and go back to Loki"

You look at Hela stunned "you're letting me leave?"

"Dove, as much as I want you to stay with me, I can't let you live in his Hell. You don't deserve that"

Hela smoothes your cheek, brushing away the sand that's settled within your brows.

Your chest suddenly felt tight, a deep regret tugging on your heart. You felt sorrow for Hela, seeing the kindness in her eyes shine through as she stares at you sadly.

You realise the kindness has always been there, you were just too wrapped up in yourself to notice.

Hela knew you want to say more, and she'd love nothing more than to sit and have a conversation full of emotion and truth. But she knew you had very little time before your life essence depletes, and before Hades catches up to you. She grips your hand and sprints across the sandy mounds.

As you trudge through the sand, you realise level two was a less fiery hell. Instead of hot lava, volcanic flames and blazing pit's, Hela made this place a hot desert. It was for souls needing a lesser punishment than those in level three.

You gaze at the dead people who wander aimlessly around, their mouths parched, their lips cracked. In this level their punishment was thirst and extreme heat from the sun rather than fiery flames and demon torture.

"Keep up Dove, I can't teleport anymore. My green magic isn't as strong as it used to be compared to when I was in Asgard. Odin made sure to strip most of my Aesir magic"

"You have Aesir magic? Like Queen Frigga and Loki?"

"Yes, Frigga trained me in a lot of magic, I imagine she would've taught her son Loki. Our powers are quite similar."

"I'm sorry Hela, I caused this" you say sadly

Hela stopped, turning to face you. "No, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have been so selfish. I just.....I heard you, I listened to you and felt a connection. The people in your life taking you for granted, not seeing your worth. Don't let anyone control you, or try to change you, you're perfect as you are Little Dove. I would've treated you better, as a Queen should be treated, making you happy everyday Dove. Me and you, rulers of a better hell, a more just and fair hell. But you can't stay here now. I won't let you suffer in Hades torment"

You hear cackling not far behind, Hades laugh becoming louder as he gets closer.

You direct your gaze at something swirling behind Hela, Hela turns to see and immediately grips your hand knowing exactly what it was.

Hades conjured a large sand storm, it grew bigger and bigger ready to engulf anything in it's way.

"There's no point running from it Dove, I've never escaped his tornado's, just stay still and hold onto me"

You see the sadness on Hela's features as you face each-other. Your heart breaks knowing she endured so much torment at the hands of Hades, and you selfishly set him free.

She could easily side with Hades, be his dark Queen and force you to submit to them both. But she still protects you, wanting only good for you.

You were ashamed.