Episode 17 Choices We Make Risks We Take

Story by: Ana Tinoco and Paul Santos Edition and Montages by : Ana Tinoco

Intro

While facing hard-hitting situations our protagonists have to decide between their duty and heart. These decisions may decide their fate and the destiny of the ones they sworn to protect. So which one will they follow?

Airdate
September, 2012

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From Episode 16 The Messiah

Amora - () Oh youll be such a great asset to me. Amora () You were meant for a great destiny, but Im afraid that wont happen; you see I cannot afford to lose my status as Lokis right arm not to mention my powers.

****************************************************************** Egil Hey guys, at the market place there was something that called my attention, a woman was talking about a Messiah and some prophecy. ********************** Yule It was a miracle, with a single touch he healed my blind sister. I still cant believe my little sister can see now! Egil Excuse me, you said child? Ragna Yes, the Messiah is just a baby and his mothers name is Bodila. ****************************************************************** Bodila to Anaxenite *referring to the baby smiles* He likes you. Anaxenite *embarrassed* Oh hes just content because I fed him. Bodila Hes quite mistrustful with people. ****************************************************************** Anaxenite Bodila? Are you alright? *touching her shoulder*

*Bodila gets out of trance.* Bodila *speaking absently almost without realizing what she is saying* What does your god friend seeks for? Thor Mjolnir. () How did you know who I am? Bodila Im an oracle. And when I looked into the Champion of Asgards necklace images came to my mind. You have a quest of great importance to face and you and your warriors fates are intertwined. Bodila () the father of my child, he cannot know about Aren. Thor So he does have a father, hes not the one from the prophecy. Who is his father? Bodila Oh he is the one from the prophecy, God of Thunder. Bodila - His father is your brother Loki. He used magic to do it without my permission. Anaxenite If he wanted to find you he would already have done it () Or its not the rightful time to take him yet or he doesnt know about Aren. You said he wanted to make his son his right arm? Bodila Yes () Thor I could think of someone who would be not a bit happy about this. ****************************************************************** Thor - What do you want? Amora Hes very special, who would have thought that hes something that Loki created huh? But dont let yourself get fooled by his cuteness. Amora () a lethal weapon to be used by whomever he serves, if he serves someone as that; giving his dark side who knows what he might do when he grows up. Thor Are you trying to tell me that hes pure evil? ****************************************************************** Anaxenite Amora has a weakness. Thor Oh yeah? Anaxenite Sure thing - you. ********************** Amora *sarcastically* Dont tell me you were feeling lonely and decided to call me. Thor What do you want to leave Aren alone?

Amora *grins* What I want youre not willing to give, so for now I can think of acompensation. Amora - The kids powers. Thor And it can be done without killing him? Amora There might be a way. Thor *impatient* What way? Amora *leans over him and whispers near his ear* - Trust is the way. ****************************************************************** Anaxenite God Balder? () Thor Yes, also known as the god of truth and light, he was my brother, married to Nanna, Goddess of Vegetation. Thor He was killedand hey guesses by whom?Loki, when he was a teenager. Anaxenite And it was in her moment of grief that she wrote this manuscript. () Thor It is. But you know quite well how the stories with Loki end up. ********************** Egil () She mentions The Messiah, and also The Protector What does this tells you Thor? Thor Uh*his eyes widen in surprise* you think shes Egil Yeah invoking you as well Thor, God of Thunder and protector of men and gods. Anaxenite *her eyes lighting up* Thats it! See? Its about you too Thor. Egil And you too Anaxenite. Anaxenite Huh? Im not a deity. Egil *a bit playfully* No, just a Nymph, with beautiful green eyes Egil - Such eyes once filled with dark rage, and ready for battle twin blades, tell me that this doesnt ring any bells to you? () youre the only one related with Thor that does, well that I know of. Joan Bodila did say your destinies were intertwined. Bodila It was a vision when I was looking to Anas necklace for the first time. Anaxenite What about this: And the red eyed Jormungand that through the waters and sand, take to land the sacred symbol of the All Father sons pure soul. Do you think by any chance that this could be related with the Mjolnir? Egil Well cant say for sure, but its a possibility.

Thor But that doesnt give us its location even if it is about my hammer. Egil Or we just cant see it now.

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*Inside a warriors tent.* Male Voice So how was I my lady? Amora *casually her back turned on him* Not bad Valthjof. *She turns around and he takes his right hand to his chest bowing slightly.* Amora Congratulations youve proved yourself worthy to lead Lokis army. Valthjof *his lips curling up in contentment* Im honoured my lady. *She moves near him, only a few inches apart.* Amora *low sultry voice* How about a proper reward? *She pulls the warlord into a full taking kiss, to wish he is happy to correspond and wraps his arms around her.* Amora But dont get too cocky. One mistake and you know what your destiny will be. Valthjof I wont fail you, nor Lord Loki. *Now its him that kisses her, he wraps his arms around her waist and she surrounds his neck with hers. Things start getting warmer as we*

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*At the inn in Southfork where the group is staying. In one of the rooms they had rented Anaxenite and Thor are talking, Ana is seated near the window and Thor is pacing back and foward.* Thor *frustrated* We need answers and we need them now! Anaxenite *with a calm voice* I know we do but if you dont calm down it wont help. Dont hush things. Thor Things have taken their sweet time! Anaxenite Weve made progresses. We are not as clueless as we were. Thor But still we dont know where my hammer is! Anaxenite What if we did? We would go there and how exactly were you expecting to retrieve it? Thor *looking down * No mortal can use it.

Anaxenite So maybe its better that the hammer stays hidden, and I hope from the eyes of mortals, gods, and all the other creatures of the world. *Thor seats down on a bed pondering.* Thor - You may have a point in there. Anaxenite Which doesnt mean we are going to just seat and wait either. Thor Any ideas? Anaxenite - Maybe. *She looks absently outside the open window and remains quiet.* Thor Uh care to share? Anaxenite I was thinking about paying a visit to my aunts Jayna and Joreid. Thor How could they help? Anaxenite When the Norns gave us those dreams or visions in that cave, my aunts where there and said things and II have Thor *smirks* - A hunch? Well the last hunch you had wasnt wrong. Anaxenite Does that mean we should go to the Render Woods then? Thor Its worth a shot. *mockingly* - Well If this isnt all because you miss home as that. Anaxenite *rolls eyes* Very funny. Thor Better warn the rest of the folks then. *He gets up and opens the door. Ana remains where she is apparently lost in thought.* Thor Are you coming? Anaxenite Uhyeah *She finally looks at him and gets up.* Thor Ana are you alright? You seem distracted. Anaxenite Im fineitsnever mind. Thor No, tell me. Anaxenite Its foolish, in the past couple of days Ive been feeling weird. I cant explain it. Thor Okay, Ive never seen you like that in a long time, you look anguished. Anaxenite *getting up before he says anything else* Lets go.

*The warriors leave the room.* ****************************************************************** Joan Are we really going back to Render? Anaxenite *grins* Someone seems excited! Joan I liked it there. Anaxenite *teasingly* Of course you did. *Joan blushes.* Egil Are you ladies ready to go? Joan Yes Egil. Anaxenite - Bodila do you feel capable of going back to travel? Bodila Yes. *The group mounts their horses and starts their journey towards the Render Lands.*

****************************************************************** *At nightfall the companions are setting up camp. Thor starts collecting firewood and when hes away from the camp Amora shows up suddenly making him drop the firewood he had collected. She leans against a tree trunk with her arms crossed looks at him and does say a word in the beginning.* Thor What is it that you want? Amora Youre too late. Thor What are you talking about? Amora Oh cmon Thor, Im talking about your sweethearts aunts. Ill always be one step ahead of youyou taught me well Thor.

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***Flashback***
*In the Render Woods, the Nymphs Jayna and Joreid are taking care of their affairs near the lake.* Male voice - Well, well, what do we have here!

*The Nymphs startled with the stranger start fleeing but stop in their tracks as more men appear in their way surrounding them. A close up on the man who had just spoken and we see its Valthjof, arms crossed over his chest, and a stern expression.* Valthjof Just where did you think you were going? Jayna *holding on to her sister and disguising her fear* - Who are you? What do you want from us? *He gestures to his men and they grab the Nymphs, as they struggle to free themselves from the men grasps in vain.* Valthjof To kill you. Joreid You cant kill us! Valthjof Says who? *Valthjof takes a dagger from his boot and it starts glowing green.* Jayna *her eyes widen in horror* - Black magic! *Screams of agony are heard in the Render Woods as birds flee in fear. After that the nature silence completely.*

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Thor Did you really have to do it? Amora Im sorry but there are some things you cant know. *Thor looks down anguished.* Amora - But what were those creatures to you anyway? Thor Do you know the price for killing such beings? Amora Losing my soul? Oh well Im sorry to inform but I lost mine quite a while ago. *Thor frowns as realization sinks in.* Amora - Yeah, when I accepted Lokis offer. My powers for my soul, fair enough. Thor Youre wrong. Amora *sarcastically* Dont tell me you care. *The sarcasm dissipating she looks at him intently and disintegrates.*

Thor You just dont see it now. Loki will betray you in the end if he hasnt already.

****************************************************************** *At dawn Thor is seated in his bedroll and stares at Anaxenite with an anguish expression. He covers his face with his hands trying to think about the best way to tell her what has happened. His thoughts are interrupted by a voice.* Anaxenite Up already? Thor Uhh.yeah, rough night. Anaxenite I know were in a middle of a huge mess but you need to rest, we will get your hammer and your godhood back in Thor Its not that Anaxenite *sitting down in her bedroll* Whats wrong? Thor Isomething happened and I dont know how to tell you. Anaxenite *frowns* - Thor Im a big girl, spit it out already. Thor Last night Amora showed up *Ana rolls eyes at this in a what a surprise* Thor Ana she told me that your aunts arewell that they have perished Im sorry. Anaxenite What? How? No, no! Shes lying! Thor *shakes his head in denial* - Im afraid not. Anaxenite How?...Who did it? *At Thors expression.* Anaxenite That b!tch!? How could she? Oh wait, what am I saying, of course she wouldTell me what happened! Im sure she didnt miss any details Thor Ana calm down, calm down please *He tells her what happened while she looks at the ground in dismay. Thor Im really sorry. *At her lack of reaction he frowns.* Thor Ana? Anaxenite Im sorry I have to tell the Queen. You dont need to wait for me... Thor Yes, I do.

*Lifts her chin with one hand and she smiles feebly.* Anaxenite They deserve a proper burial. *Thor nods.* Anaxenite Gods how am I going to tell this to my Thor Mother, Ana more than the Queen, shes your mother, even if you dont know each other well. *Ana nods.* Thor Do we take the bodies to the castle? Anaxenite No. They belong here to the end. The burial must be done in the waters of their forest, their lair. Maera *coming closer* - I can watch over the bodies while youre gone. Egil - I can stay here as well. Anaxenite Thank you both. Youre in good hands Maera. *Egil looks down slightly embarrassed.* ****************************************************************** *The warriors and Bodila mount their horses and head out of the Render woods on their way to the castle of the king of Midgard.* Joan *her face sad in realization* Ana look around you. *There are dried leaves all over the ground and the once vivid coloured flowers are dying, in the unusually quiet woods.* Anaxenite *never taking eyes on the path ahead* - Ive notice, the woods are mourning. Thor *confused* Say what? Did you just say that the woods are mourning? Anaxenite What do you see around you? Thor Seems like a typical Autumn season, wait Autumn? Last time I checked it was still Winter Anaxenite Exactly! In these woods its always Spring. Nature is in grief for the loss of two of its protectors. Thor Oh ****************************************************************** *When they get to Maeras house Anaxenite gets down from her horse and claps her hands.* Anaxenite Maera!

*Hushed steps are heard and a middle age woman opens the door.* Maera *her face lights up* By the gods, Ana! *They hug each other tightly.* Maera My little girl, I missed you so much. Anaxenite So did I. *They break their embrace and Maera looks behind Anaxenite.* Maera Well you certainly added more elements to the crew. Anaxenite *smiles* - Yeah. Maera Your friends are always welcome here. Joan Hello Maera, I missed you! Maera Me too dear. Anaxenite Thank you, I just wished that we had come on a better occasion. *looks down in sorrow* and that I could have done something to save my aunts. Maera I know. This place hasnt been the same since thenthe herbs Ive always collected to heal others dont even have half of their effect. I trust that you came here to make things right. Anaxenite - You have way too much faith in me. But now meet my friends: Thor, Bodila and her son Aren; and Egil. Maera Thor, as in the God of Thunder? Anaxenite *smirks at Maeras look* - Yeah. Thor Ex-god, at least for the moment. Pleasure finally meeting the woman who raised Ana. Maera to Anaxenite *in a low voice, half joking* - Well arent you well accompanied Anaxenite Maera! *They all greet each other. Then Egil gets near Maera takes her hand and kisses it, while Anaxenite looks at the scene arching an eyebrow.* Egil *never taking his eyes from hers* Pleasure meeting yon madam. Maera Likewise. *joking* Well and I thought that there was no more chivalry in these times. *grins* Cmon lets get inside everyone! Ill prepare a nice meal for all. *Maera tells the others how she had found the nymphs and where she had buried them. They talk about their adventures and they all have a good time with baby Aren.*

*At the kitchen while helping Maera, Anaxenite takes the chance to be alone with the woman who raised her.* Anaxenite - Maera I want you to come with us. Maera But Anaxenite *softly putting a finger over the older womans lips*- Please dont be stubborn Maera, *her face anguished* right now you are a target. Amora and her new warlord wont spare anyone, most of all if they are related to me. I cannot protect you if you stay here. *Maera considers her words and then nods. Anaxenite smiles and kisses Maeras forehead in gesture of gratitude.* Maera *smirking* Always taking care of this old lady here, arent you? Anaxenite Always! *The group leaves Maeras house and get ready for their trip to the kings castle.* ****************************************************************** *Half a day later inside the Kings bedchambers.* Anaxenite Its my fault. Queen Jenessa No it isnt. Dont blame yourself for something youre not responsible for. You could have not predicted this nor prevented it. Besides you would never do such thing. Anaxenite *looks down as painful memories come to her mind* II did something almost as atrocious as what Amora did now. I ordered the kill of the Flying Horses of the Valkyries when I was under Lokis service. I was so mad with grief and rage that I followed blindly his orders and ended up killing so many people and such great creaturesAnd look at the irony of this all, Im a Nymph and if the thought of those deeds tormented me before, now they torture me even more. Queen Jenessa The fact that you suffer like that for what you did it means that your struggle to change has worked. *She gets near her daughter and embraces her.* Anaxenite Im so sorry. I know how much they mean to you. Im sorry for what I did too. Queen Jenessa ShhhhhLets make sure that they didnt die in vain. *They break the embrace.* Anaxenite *nodding* - Youre right. Anaxenite I came looking for them because my friends and I need answers.

Queen Jenessa What do you need? Anaxenite We just found out about that an old prophecy is being fulfilled. Its about a Messiah not begotten by man nor god, well at least directly. We believe its that baby that came with us, his name is Aren and her mother is an oracle, Bodila. Queen Jenessa Okay and what makes you think its him? Anaxenite He healed a blind woman in Southfork and Bodila confirmed that his father is Loki. He did it through magic. *Jenessa looks shocked.* Anaxenite We also found a poem written by the Goddess Nanna in memory of her deceased husband Balder, he was killed by Loki a long time ago. In this poem entities such as Nymphs are mentioned and we believe that in it theres the answer of the whereabouts of Thors hammer and the way to retrieve it since Thor is now mortal and cannot do it. Anaxenite - Aren needs protection and I dont know if having him travelling with us is the safest way. Although leaving him somewhere safe its not that much of an option either, there is no such thing as a safe place from Amora. We just had proof of that. ****************************************************************** *In the meanwhile inside the throne room.* Guard - My King a messenger brought this. *He gives the King a sealed parchment.* *The King reads it and his eyes widen in worry.* King Anton Im going to need you, hold on for instructions. Guard Yes, my lord. *The King leaves the throne room.* ****************************************************************** *Back at the Kings bedchambers.* *Anaxenite and Queen Jenessa are still talking when theres a knock on the door.* Queen Jenessa Come in! *The door opens and a very worried King comes in.* Queen Jenessa *frowns* Anton, whats wrong?! King Anton *holding the parchment* A messenger just delivered this. In Four days a warlord called Valthjof is going to attach Render.

*Anaxenite frowns and the king gives her the parchment; then seats down on the bed beside Jenessa.* Anaxenite Two thousand men! Queen Jenessa By the gods!...Who is he? King Anton I dont know, never heard of him before. Anaxenite We are going to find out soon enough. Anaxenite I need more information about him. King Anton We only have four days theres not much time to prepare ourselves! And they cover twice our forces. We had many loses in the battle against Aad. Anaxenite Im going to talk with Thor, see if he knows anything. *The king nods and Ana leaves the bedchambers.* ******************************************************************

Anaxenite Thor! Thor! Thor Im here! Whats wrong? Anaxenite Do you know anything about a warlord named Valthjof? Thor Valthjof? No, why? Anaxenite Hes attacking Render in four days. This parchment was delivered today. Thor Loki! It has to be his doing. Anaxenite Yeah. Aad Undain failed and now theres this new guy. *She stops as a thought comes to her mind.* Thor What is it Ana? Whats the matter? Anaxenite Do you think he has something to do with the death of my aunts? Thor If he has he was under Amoras orders, she admitted it was her. Anaxenite *nods* - Thor, I need to help my family, this kingdom, its my responsibility too, besides if Amora conquers it to her new boy toy Midgard will fall. Im sorry, I know my place is fighting at your side in this quest but I cannot abandon this people, and my family. Thor - I understand your duty is to your family and kingdom, but if we don't continue our quest soon, all will be lost to Loki in Midgard and Valhalla. What would be fought here would be in vein?

Anaxenite Dont you think I know that? This isnt an easy choice for me Thor! I want to stop Loki as much as you do, but we need Amora out of our backs for a little while, and having her taking control of Midgard is madness. Thor- Then we must part. My duty to my realm is equal to yours. I pray you success in your battle. I can't take Egil with me, because he would hinder me. Let him stay in the kingdom. I can't risk his life. Tell the family and Joan I wish them well. Anaxenite Thanks, I will. *Thor kisses Ana on the forehead. Makes a speedy exit.* Anaxenite *with a worried expression* Stay safe!

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*In the meanwhile, Valthjof is scouting his soldiers from a hill. Amora shows up beside him.* Amora Is everything ready? Valthjof Yes my lady. Amora You take down King Antons army and then his entire family and Ill make you the new King of Midgard, under Lord Lokis blessing andguidance of course.

*Valthjof smiles in anticipation.* Valthjof Do not worry, Ill succeed where Aad Undain failed. ****************************************************************** *Anaxenite is walking along the corridors of the castle with rushing steps, when Joan shows up from behind trying to keep up with her friends pace.* Joan Ana! Ana whats going on? Anaxenite *never slowing down* We are about to go into war Joan Well that much I already know, I mean what are you going to do? Anaxenite Put the soldiers into position right away! Joan Dont we have about three days until they get here? Anaxenite *hard face* You really think it works that way with Amora? Shes going to attack immediately; shes just teasing her prey! Joan Oh gods! And where is Thor? Anaxenite *after a moments of silence* - He left Joan *frowns* Say what?

Anaxenite Joan he has more important affairs to take care of, this is mortal businessnow lets get to work! *Anaxenite heads towards the throne room where King Anton is seated on his throne, his head resting in one hand. She stops before him, one hand over the hilt of one of her twin swords. He barely notices her arrival in the state of worriedness hes in.* Anaxenite My king? May I talk with you? *He looks up at her and nods.* Anaxenite King Anton I know what Im going to ask of you isnt easy, but please dont fight in this war. King Anton I cannot do that. Anaxenite Pleasefather Im asking this as a daughter not only as a soldier. King Anton The people of Midgard need me fighting for them. Anaxenite The people of Midgard need you alive, to fight another day!I need you and so does Quemother, her sisters were just killed by that excruciating man, he killed Nymphs like it was nothing! Amora is behind this, shes a powerful enchantress and with black magic no Nymph is safe, no one is. Anaxenite We are going to win this war. But I need to know that you and mother are safe, I need to be able to be that focused in battle. *The King approaches Anaxenite, puts his hands over her shoulders and smiles.* King Anton Im very proud of you my Princess of Midgard. Dont worry Ill stay beside our mother. Anaxenite Thank you.

****************************************************************** *Top view of Thor running over a vast meadow under the foggy weather at a steady pace.*

*Thor comes to a cliff. Doesnt see a way around it and starts to scale it down. Thor drops when near the bottom and almost stumbles a bit from misjudging the distance to the ground. He wipes his hands on his pants then continues his travel. Thor runs along a stream. He notices a boy struggling in the stream. The boys leg is caught.* Boy Umph! Oh! *Notices Thor out of the corner of his eye* - Sir! Can you help me? *Thor runs over to boy dropping his pack somewhere along the way.* *Thor grabs the boys leg.* Thor Easy boy! Your foot is caught underneath. You may break it if you pull too hard. *The boys leg is finally released.* There! Thats it. Boy Ow! I think its sprained! *Thor inspects it carefully.* Thor Nah, its just a bruise. Some ointment will take care of that. Let me get my pack! *Just then a woman in a dark cloak passes by. Thor yells over.* Thor You there! Mind fetching my pack? *The woman obliges, she goes over to retrieve Thors pack then walks over to give it to him. Thor accepts the pack and pulls out a container. Applies the ointment to the boys leg.*

Thor - Hows that? Boy -Thanks sir! Much better. *The woman starts to laugh coldly and suddenly the skies turn grey. She lets down her hood. Thors widen widely before the goddess of dead and Queen of the Norse Underworld (Helheim).*

Thor - She demon! *The boy is scared, and starts to shake. Thor blocks Hels way of the boy.* Thor Sick! You cant possibly take this boy! Hes not even ill! By the gods! Even you have standards! Run boy! *The boy does as told and runs away.* Hel *with a cold stare* Be at ease! I am not here for the boy! Thor Nor am I to be taken! Hel You? What could I possibly want with you now puny mortal? And I dont see you in immediate danger. Like you said, even I have my standards. Thor Then why are you here? What do you want from me?

Hel My appearance here was pure happenstance I assure you Thor. I often reflect before I collect the souls retrieved during battle. This soul may be of interest to youThe one closest to your heart. Thor Great Odins eye! It was a mistake to leave! How foolish of me! Hel And your foolishness has led you here. I have already taken two of her race, now Im going to take the true prize. Thor What of your interests? Loki will not stop with this world and Asgard, he will take seek to take over your realm too. Hel *shrugs* If that is to be my fate, so be it. I cannot worry to what may not come to pass. Now if you will excuse me, time to collect some souls. Thor Not if I can help it! *Thor rushes over to retrieve his things and makes haste back to the direction of Render.* Hel *looking on* Haha! Think you can make in time mortal?? Ill race ya! *Dissipates into the air.*

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*In the surroundings of the castle, the kings soldiers rush with the preparations of the battle. Anaxenite gives instructions and helps.* Soldier to Anaxenite My lady weve done everything you asked. Anaxenite *nods* - Great. Good luck Hamar. Hamar *taking his right hand against his chest* Thank you my lady.

****************************************************************** *In the meanwhile, where Valthjofs army is.* Valthjof to his men Hurry up! We will attack in about two hours. *looking at the sky* The gods have smiled on us; lets take this fog to our advantage. *grinning* They wont know what hit them. A montage of scenes, cross-fading into each other: * Valthjofs army splits in two, one heads towards Renders city from the East and the other from South.*

*Attacking from the South half of Valthjofs men walk along the green Render fields, under the mist, weapons drawn. The fog helps them stay under the radar but also gives them the sense of uneasiness.* *Men emerge from the ground covered with mud taking the soldiers by surprise.* Valthjofs soldier We are under attack! We are under attack! *Soldiers start falling on the ground as their legs are pulled from underneath. Once they are down, swords run them through them by their attackers.* *Valthjofs soldiers fight as best they can to keep their ground, but obviously their attackers not only know what they are doing and are really determined, but also they know the field better than anyone.* *Valthjofs infantry number is reduced in half as the rest of the soldiers retreat.* The leader of the attackers *raising his sword* - For the King!! *His companions scream in victory and join their leader.* Another man - For the Princess of Midgard!! *Then they get back to join the other soldiers of the king led by Anaxenite.* *When they get there the kings soldiers are fighting Valthjofs men mightily, but they are outnumbered by three to one.* *The leader of the previous attack gets near Anaxenite who had just knocked two soldiers with a v-kick. Its visible that she has had been fighting for a long time, sweet running down her face, a deep gash in her left thigh and a few bruises here and there.* She uses a rock as leverage to kick another soldier sending him flying back with a powerful kick.*

Hamar *panting* My lady, my lady the attack went well*blocks a sword*...no losses in our side. Anaxenite Good work Hamar! *Joan is fighting several soldiers not far from Anaxenite, she uses the Boleadoras to disarm her opponents and then knocks them out with powerful kicks and punches.* Joan Ana! This is getting out of hand! Anaxenite Hamar go inside the castle, give the orders, you know what to do. Hamar Yes maam! *He runs inside the castle getting rid of every opponent that comes in his way.*

Anaxenite RETREAT!! RETREAT!! Inside the castle NOW! *Most part of the kings soldiers run inside the castle and close the gates.* Hamar *over the castles walls* FIRE!! *From the top of the castles walls the kings soldiers shoot arrows on fire towards piles of dry straw creating barriers of fire and smoke. The smoke helps to divert Valthjofs soldiers * *Some Valthjofs soldiers are able to pass through the barriers of fire and try to climb the walls and force the castles gates open.* *Boiling oil is thrown from iron cauldrons over the walls. There are screams of agony as the oil burns the soldiers at the gates and the ones trying to climb the walls making them fall.* *The Kings soldiers raise their swords and scream in victory as Valthjofs remaining soldiers retreat.* *Valthjofs face contorts in anger.* Valthjof You cowards! You disgrace the name of Loki! *He rides a top of his black stallion at full speed towards Anaxenites direction.* Valthjof to Anaxenite Im going to make you scream like those Nymphs in the woods!! You and your family will fall! Antons ruling time is over; its time for someone else to take the throne! Anaxenite *with disdain trying to keep her cool* Someone like you I suppose? *He dismounts his horse.* Valthjof You got it right. Anaxenite No, I didnt. *Anaxenite attacks him with a war cry and they clash swords with such impact that Ana stumbles back by the sheer force of Valthjofs blow, then charges at him again.* *Valthjof swings his sword in an effort to strike Ana, but she is too agile and ducks his blow, then hits him in the side with the hilt of her sword; Valthjof winces in pain.* *Valthjof gets angry and charges at Ana and Knocks her to the ground with a club of his fist, but she springs back up and hits him in the ankle with her sword causing a deep gash.* *Valthjof gets angry and charges at Ana and Knocks her to the ground with a club of his fist, but she springs back up and hits him in the ankle with her sword causing a deep gash.*

*Valthjof reaches out to touch his wound, and Ana uses this opening to club him in the head with the hilt of her sword. He yells and pushes Ana away making her stumble back a few feet. ana goes for another charge. Valthjof raises his sword to meet her but Ana's too fast and ducks underneath him between his legs slashing him in the back. Valthjof lets his sword fall and drops to one knee. Ana kicks him in the head sending him to the ground wincing.*

*Valthjof is now on the ground beaten; Anaxenite is about to strike her deadly blow when Amora shows up and creates a lethal fireball which she throws at Anas chest.*

*Everything that happens next its a blur.* *Around Anaxenite everything becomes hazy with the intensity of the green energy ball.* *Thor runs into the local terryfied.* Thor - ANAAAA!!!!!!!!!!! *shields his eyes with an arm* *From one of the windows of the castle Bodila holding Aren in her arms gasps in horror at the site before her eyes. Aren coos and extends his tiny arm towards the direction of the light.* *The green energy from Amoras fireball diverts itself into one point on Anaxenites chest and then rebounds as a blue energy back to Amoras direction sending her flying several feet behind.* *Anas body finally relaxes and she remains on the same spot as if nothing has happened. She bends over herself trying to catch her breath.* *Valthjof scared to death takes this opportunity to flee; only to stop in his tracks a few meters away.* Thor *grinning* Going anywhere? *Valthjof shakes at the sight of Thor and raises his sword.* Thor *with a mocking voice and pointing*- Huhbehind you. *Thor grins then his face grows serious.* *As Valthjof turns around, his expression changes to one of agony. The blade of a sword is seen piercing from his chest. Anaxenite pushes her sword deeper into him until its all the way through. Valthjof face grows white as he drops to the ground like a sack of potatoes.* *Amora stirs and moans, she has a deep gash on her forehead and her body is responding weakly due to a strong blow against a tree. She looks up at Anaxenite and then at Thor with anger and finally dissipates.*

*Anaxenite gets near Thor and looks at Valthjofs dead body on the ground then looks up at Thor.* Anaxenite *teasingly* Glad you decided to show up for the party. Thor Couldnt miss it, after all I always loved a good workout. *grins* *Her face becomes serious again.* Anaxenite Thank you. *curiously* - Say Why didn't you attack him? Thor - Because I have faith in my champion. *winks* Anaxenite- What of your quest? Thor - I thought about it, and I think it's best to help you here, so that I can have my champion by my side. *smiles* - What exactly happened back there? Anaxenite I dont know exactly, the fireball hit my necklace and rebounded back to Amora, it was really odd. *takes a hand to her pendant* Thor Whatever it was Im thankful.