28 Luke, Studying, and Apology
Spectre POV:
Having decided on a course of action, I look at Lady Death and speak. "The advice is much appreciated, dearest sister."
Nodding in acknowledgment she proceeds to call out. "Luke, would you be a dear and fetch me the runed Freyja Freyrdottir residing within my castle."
As she finished, I could sense one of the four main castle guards that opened the doors to the Castle's Front Gates, and Throne Room instantly arrive at Freyja's door.
"??? Do the guards have names? You know what, that makes sense. So, who is this Luke fellow?"
Gaining a child-like sparkle to her eyes, Lady Death explains. "He is the son of Hermes the messenger of the Greek gods.
Hades asked me for a favor, and after receiving it, he had no idea how to repay it, as anything he could do, I could do better in any circumstance.
That was when he remembered that I did not have any specialized guard in my castle, only the Legion of the Doomed, who are the souls sacrificed to me and protectors of my castle from attacks.
That seemed to remind him of Luke, a soul he tortured for quite the long time. Apparently, he stole Zeus' Master Bolt and Hades' own Helm of Darkness, before being sent his way.
Or along those lines, after being sacrificed to me for so long, he has far surpassed his father, as you could already sense. He is my official messenger when I do not want to make a personal appearance. One of the four Commanders of the Legion of the Doomed, and one of the four main castle guards."
To say I was surprised by this guard's backstory would be an understatement, 'It seems more than just my universe is an AU. After all, having Luke from Percy Jackson as a shadow reaper guard..., yeah this is definitely an AU multiverse.'
I had barely finished my thoughts when an expectant Freyja was announced by the guards and allowed in after my sister's confirmation.
'At some point, I will ask her for the other guard's names.'
Trying to move things along, I decided to talk before Freyja could.
"Frigga, could you please summon Odin, we have something to discuss, with both of you."
"Right away, my Lord." said Frigga Respectfully before using a rune to communicate with, I presume, her clone and opening a portal to Asgard.
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Odin POV:
Seated in one of the many study tables within Asgard's Royal Library, was where I; a blonde, bearded, vigorous male Aesir God, with one eye could be found. I was in deep concentration reading a golden book with runes glowing golden as I read through it.
I was using my minor Wisdom divinity, as well as the rune magic, I learned through sacrifice to study all I could about Abstract beings, the universe, and more! Anything I could get my hands on I would!
'I refuse to allow myself to be shamed once more by these beings!-'
Releasing me from my musings, a blue runic portal appeared before me, as my wife's words resonated in my head. 'Walk through, we need to talk.'
Feeling a shiver run down my spine, I put the book down. and walked through the portal.
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On the other side of the portal, I could see my beautiful wife, another woman sitting on a Throne that was, without question, the most alluring I had ever known, and finally a man blonde like myself, but without my mighty beard.
The man's eyes, however, reminded me of that tentacled serpent!
Narrowing my eyes at him I say to my wife. "Honey, where are we, I feel a familiar feeling from that Lady on the throne, AND this man, but I cannot recall their names."
My beautiful wife answered saying. "They are Lady Death, the Abstract Lady of Death itself on a multiversal scale, and Lord Spectre Ouroboros, who took on a human form for the sake of convenience, as we are within a Palace."
My narrow eyes widened at that, and my fists clenched mightily. I now know exactly where I am, this is the Realm of Death, and the place where my daughter was kidnapped to!
"So, this is where my daughter is to be 'trained'?"
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Receiving a nod of acknowledgment from all the present in the room, my face becomes deathly serious, as I proceed. "I demand an audience with her!"
Lady Death smirked, and Spectre seemed to have a..., 'Is that a relieved smile on his face? What is wrong with that man?'
My wife on the other hand seemed surprised, but also angry. "You can be as angry at me as you want for that disrespect, or whatever, but I am not leaving this place alive without seeing my daughter!"
Spectre POV:
'Now this is the Odin I know, and love. He knows he is outmatched and that even his wife is on our side, yet still has the audacity to demand something from us.
I honestly, do not know whether to praise him for his bravery or punish him for his foolishness.'
He continued saying. "I may not be worth much in your eyes, have no right to demand anything from you, and have been receiving a favor from you by, not only having you save my daughter but also training her to standards I know even Asgard will not be comparable to. Yet I refuse to leave this place I am already in without at least seeing or holding my daughter!"
"Agreed." I said.
His eyes widen in shock, and he answers. "Pardon me but, what? I was under the impression you did not wish me near my daughter?"
"I apologize for that," These words caused the shock in Odin's eyes to travel to his wife and my sister as well. "I was very biased against you for various reasons that had yet to happen. Not only that, but you are no longer under the thumb of those who sit above in shadow, and I originally confused you for another version of yourself with an EXTREMELY limited lifespan compared to your own.
Thus, I thought I could keep the timeline mostly unchanged in direction at least, though that ceased to matter when I learned the amount of time needed before certain events were to occur.
Yes, I am an Abstract Lord, but there is only one perfect being in this multiverse, and I am not Him. Thus, I can commit mistakes, I can also learn from those mistakes, and be polite.
Therefore, I apologize and will make sure you have the same privilege of raising your daughter as Freyja here does, and if you accept, I would like to provide you with my blessing, just as I have provided it to Freyja, as another proof of not only my apology but also my acknowledgment.
What say you?"
Odin was dumbfounded, Frigga was astonished, and even Lady Death was astounded at my reply to Odin's inquiry.
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