Roots of Eternity

Chapter 10 - The Goddess of Nature

The day of my coronation as the Goddess of Nature arrived, and Asgard was alive with celebration. The streets were lined with banners, and the people gathered to witness the ceremony. It was overwhelming, but also exhilarating.

I stood in the great hall, draped in flowing green robes that shimmered like leaves in the sunlight. Thor stood beside me, his face filled with pride, while Loki lingered nearby, watching with his usual mix of mischief and affection.

My father approached me, holding a crown made of intertwined vines and flowers, each blossom glowing with life.

"Helena," he said, his voice echoing through the hall, "do you accept the responsibility of being the Goddess of Nature?"

I nodded, my heart racing. "I do."

As he placed the crown on my head, a surge of energy washed over me. It was as if Asgard and the other realms themselves responded to the ceremony, filling me with a deep connection to life and nature. Flowers bloomed at my feet, vines spiralled around the pillars, and the very air seemed to hum with energy.

I closed my eyes, feeling the pulse of the world around me. I was the Goddess of Nature now. This was my role, my responsibility.

When I opened my eyes, I looked around the room, at my family—at Thor, who stood protectively by my side, and at Loki, who watched with a quiet pride. I knew then that I was ready for whatever the future held.

Thor placed a hand on my shoulder, his voice soft but full of warmth. "I'll always protect you, little one."

Loki smiled, his usual mischievous grin in place. "And I'll make sure you have some fun along the way."

I smiled, feeling the weight of the crown on my head but also the support of my family. This was my destiny, and I was ready for it.

Together, with my family by my side, I knew I could face whatever challenges lay ahead.