The Eternal Valkyrie: War of the Realms (HTTYD fic)

Part 41

Chapter 40

Ymir laughed as she looked up to the starry sky. Her power was now at its peak and Niflheim trembled with the force she exerted. Throughout the Realms, several people were watching the oncoming battle. On Jothunheim, Mimir had conjured a floating pool of water so he and the sassy tree could watch, while the Norns stood around a magical mirror that allowed them to see the events.

The three leaders of the Norns, Skuld, Wyrd and Verdandi stood in the front while their remaining sisters stood behind them. Each of the three sisters had one magical gift but only one looked unconcerned as the audience gasped. Skuld watched the scenes play out without emotion. When she looked back at her sisters she could see their worried faces. "Fear not," She told the two. "Everything is as it should be."

"Fear not, dear sister says," Verdandi muttered sarcastically as her powers were used to make the magical mirror. "I only have the power to view the present, completely helpless as it unfolds."

"And I see only the past," Wyrd added. "We are worried for a reason."

"But I see the future dear sisters," Skuld stated. "And as I said, everything is as it should be."

All eyes returned to watch the oncoming battle and many shuddered as Ymir's magic started reaching beyond Niflheim. The Mother of All, the Creator, now had the power to end them if she wished. To let the armies of the Realms onto her soil was her just playing with her food. The Norns knew this, other beings watching knew this too.

When storm clouds assembled above the icy palace, blocking out the twinkling stars with vicious malice, a collective shudder ran through those watching in the different Realms. Lightning crackled in the air and the beings of the Realms trembled in despair.

Skuld continued to watch impassively as stormy clouds advanced upon the land. Her second verse of prophecy was becoming reality. She could still remember those words spoken not so long ago:

Yggdrasil shall tremble

The stars shall disappear

The children of Chaos

Will soon appear

And lo and behold, when the Bifrost portals stabilized the Generals of each army stepped out first. Odin upon Sleipnir with Gungnir in hand, Frigg upon her pegasus a golden sword ready to slice through any opponent, and Jörmungandr decked out in silvery Orichalcum armor next to his grandparents. Behind them the armies of Asgard were marching in formation. Thousands upon thousands of warriors, ready to fight and defend their loved ones. The Valkyries had mobilized their entire force in full and they too were in a V-formations, flying above the ground troops. Brynhildr, who was in command of the aerial troops called for them to hold steady.

From another portal the Vanir soldiers arrived, each decked out in silvery protective armor. The three princes that had been feuding over the throne stood collectively at the front as they joined Asgard's army. Though several bruises and some black eyes could still be seen.

From the third portal Hella appeared in full black armor as dark as the night, a sword with blue flames drawn. She sat upon Fenrir who was itching for blood and urged her legions of Undead forward to the oncoming battle. This was the first time that brother and sister were together on one battlefield in centuries. The children of Loki, often called the God of Chaos, stood ready to face their adversary head-on.

"Jerry," Hella greeted.

"Hella," Jerry acknowledged with a nod "Fenrir," The wolf gave a yip at the greeting.