58 - Yggdrasil (1)

After dismissing everyone, only Mimir and Freya stayed behind. Mimir asked, '' What do you wanna do in Asgard?''

'' Recruit a few more helping hands. While it's true Asgard is bad, Odin was the real instigator. I doubt that with the destruction at their door, they wouldn't listen.''

Mimir wasn't so sure about that, '' They oppressed a lot of people that were outside this house. I doubt the mood will be good.''

'' They can be mad after we survive. We survive first, then think about what to do later.''

While still in doubt, Mimir accepted Poseidon's reasoning, '' See you soon.''

Only Freya was left, '' When do we depart?''

'' In a couple of minutes. You ready to leave?''

'' Yes... Hey, Poseidon. Again, thank you, for everything.'' Freya thanked Poseidon from the bottom of her heart.

''Don't mention it. Go talk with Baldur a little, he should be outside the house... stabbing himself.''

Freya nodded and left the house. When she left, Poseidon sighed, ' While I have hope we can win with this lineup, I have to prepare if something goes wrong.'

Poseidon got out of the house. As soon as he did, Ratatoskr was waiting, '' ... You said 5 minutes. More than 20 passed.''

'' Yeah, about that... I'm sorry. But at least we are going to Yggdrasil now!'' Poseidon totally forgot about the 5 minutes.

Ratatoskr, while still a little mad at Poseidon, knew he was the best option he had. '' Okay. I'm ready to leave now if you want.''

'' I just need to take my Trident. I left it with Brok.''

After saying 'see you very soon', Poseidon went directly to Brok and Pandora's location. After arriving there, he saw Pandora holding his trident while Brok was teaching her.

'' Lass! Put more strength into it! More! MOREEEE!''

After watching this for a few seconds, Poseidon approached, '' Hi. Is my Trident done?''

Brok glanced at Poseidon, '' It was done 10 minutes ago. Im teaching this Lass to put more things into it.''

Pandora saw that Poseidon was ready to leave, and passed his Trident back to him, '' Here. While Brok did put the Rune of Returning on your Trident, I also put some more on it. In my opinion, it is the best weapon we have.''

Brok nodded, '' The Lass is right. Even before we put the runes, it was the best weapon here. Now it's even better.''

Poseidon took the Trident and swung it around, ' Wow, only a few runes and this is already amazing!'

After a while of that, Poseidon looked at Brok and Pandora, '' Thank you!''

''Don't need to thank me! Just do your fucking thing and we're good!'' Brok slapped his belly.

'' Will do.'' Poseidon looked at Pandora, '' I'm going now. Stay safe.''

'' Good luck.''

Poseidon then went to Ratatoskr location. Freya was already there,'' Are you okay now?''

'' Yes.'' Poseidon swung his Trident around, ' It feels amazing!'

'' Then let's go!'' Ratatoskr was impatient. He instantly teleported Poseidon and Freya to the Roots of Yggdrasil.

When they arrived there, Poseidon exclaimed in awe, '' Wow... this is amazing!''

Ratatoskr looked proud, '' Right? But let me tell you, maintaining this tree is an excruciating job! Do you know how many times I was in danger!?''

Poseidon smiled at Ratatoskr's rant. The squirrel continued for a good minute until he stopped. '' Are you good now?''

'' Yes. I needed to vent.'' Ratatoskr then said, '' And? Can you take a chuck out of it? We only need a little, so we can replant it.''

Poseidon went close to Ygdrassil, '' Let me try.''

Poseidon was about to swing his Trident when he heard something. He paused, '' Did you guys hear that?''

Freya and Ratatoskr were confused, '' We heard nothing.''

Still, Poseidon was sure he heard something, '' It was coming from the ... tree?''

With an uncontrollable urge, Poseidon touched the Roots of Yggdrasil. Instantly, he felt something was pushing his soul. He felt it wasn't dangerous, but it meant he would be out for a while. He looked at Freya and Ratatoskr, '' Take care of me for a while, please.''

Both were confused, '' What do you mean?''

Poseidon felt the push becoming stronger, '' You'll see soon. Don't worry, I'm okay, don't need to panic. Just wait for me to return.''

As soon as Poseidon finished saying, the push was so strong that his soul was pulled toward an unknown place.

When Poseidon's body hit the ground, Freya and Ratatoskr went near him, '' What happened?''

Freya was checking Poseidon's condition. She found the reason right away, '' It seems his soul is gone.''

'' ... What?'' Ratatoskr thought he heard it wrong, but Freya continued.

'' His soul is gone but he's okay. It almost looks like he's sleeping... He shouldn't be in danger. But...''

'' Who and how could someone take his soul away so easily?'' Freya knew for a fact Poseidon was stronger than any other God she ever met, so for him to have his soul taken away this easily was something to fear.

Ratatoskr shook his squirrel head, '' I don't know. But the only thing we could do now is waiting for him to return and answer us.''

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While both Freya and Ratatoskr were worrying about Poseidon, the Greek God was in a white space. '' Where is this?''

''You're inside my realm, child.'' An ancient and powerful voice sounded in that space. It sounded androgynous.

''... Who are you?'' Poseidon asked, but he had a suspicion, ' It happened as soon as I touched Yggdrasil... So I'm assuming this is the world tree.'

''You're correct. I'm Ygrassil.'' Someone materialized in front of Poseidon. It looked like an angel, with long hair, and wings. The only thing that made Poseidon doubt it was an Angel was the lack of a halo above its head.

'' What do you want to talk about?'' Seeing as he didn't sense danger, Poseidon knew the tree wanted to talk.

'' First things first, let's seat.'' The humanoid form of Ygrassil made a table and chair for them to sit on.

'' Thank you.'' Poseidon sat down. Yggdrasil even made some tea and passed it to him.

'' Drink it. It's made of my leaves.''

Poseidon didn't hesitate. He knew how good things made of Ygrassil things are. He exclaimed as soon as he finished the Tea, '' It's amazing! The best drink I had in my whole life.''

Ygdrassil smiled, '' Thank you... Now, can we start to talk seriously?''

Poseidon nodded, '' Let's hear it.''

'' But before we start, how'd you like for me to call you. John, or Poseidon?'' The humanoid form of Yggdrasil smiled.

At this point, Poseidon was giving a forced smile, '' Well, this is surprising.''