The Great Serpent, Jormungandr

PART 2

NARRATOR POV

Garm was tired. So was Hel. They had ran and ran and ran as far as they could. They headed inland, using the forests and hills to move.

Hel:take a break Garm

He plopped down and Hel got off after moving Jormungandr. They leaned against Garms body. She looked up at her brother, he hadn't even flinched since they ran. He wasn't dead but...she couldn't help but think...this was her fault.

Hel:I'm sorry...

She wrapped around his arm.

Hel:please wake up soon...

Her eyes were heavy, she knew if she stopped this would happen. They were far enough away right? It didn't matter...she'd fallen asleep. Garm was about to do the same but the sound of a twig caught his attention. He coiled around the two against him and growled in the direction of the snap.

???:it's okay Garm. It's just me...

A man in a cloak stepped out and walked toward them with no fear. The Wolves growl turned into a happy bark.

???:shhh don't wake them. I can't reveal myself yet...but I'm not going to just stand by and watch

He crouched down to the three of them and left flowers in their hands. He held one of the white flowers to Garm, he hate it happily. The man pet him and moved to Hel.

???:when you wake, make your way to Norway. Seek out Ratatoskr in Masi. He will help you get home...

He stood and walked away back into the woods. Hel fidgeted a little an held the flower tight. She woke up when she felt what she had. She took a look and realised what it was.

Hel:this is...an Eriflower!

She sprung up full of energy. She saw Jormungandr had one aswell and took it. Garm was excited aswell. He barked.

Hel:with this I can heal him! The Eriflower can heal wounds and give us stamina so we can make it to...Norway?

She looked at Garm and saw he had some Eriflower in his teeth.

Hel:someone was here...

He barked. She looked at the flowers.

Hel:Dad...

She smiled. She made a vile out of her magic and began crushing the flowers up and pouring the liquid into the vile. There wasn't much but enough to heal Jormungandr and a little extra.

Hel:alright Jormungandr...

She opened his mouth and poured a little inside. He coughed a little.

Hel:drink don't fight

It got down him and he took a deep breath and groaned in pain.

Jormungandr:did I kill him?

Hel:sorry but...Baldur can't die

He opened his eyes and cracked his neck.

Jormungandr:or feel any pain...lucky bastard. What is that stuff anyway?

Hel:it's Eriflower liquid. It can heal any wound and revitalise. Depending how much you take anyway. I gave you enough so you should be fine

He stood a shook himself a little and stretched.

Jormungandr:little stiff...but I'll be alright. What about you? Didn't you take any?

Hel:no I wanted to save...some

Her eyes grew heavy again, her adrenalin had wore off. Jormungandr caught her as she drifted.

Jormungandr:take some-