The life tree

soft and firm at the same time. This was the feeling the girl felt when she regained consciousness.

in addition, there was also a strong odor, sweet and mild in the air, as if it were the smell of cookies that had just come out of the oven. This smell was good, but Agtha was not in the mood to eat. She wanted to dispel her curiosity, and then, she positioned herself, and stood up. it seemed that it was much lighter than before, it was a very different atmosphere and that impressed her. But more fantastic than that, it was around you. Plants and animal life of the strangest and most beautiful she has ever seen, and besides, she was in ... another world!

-wow... it's all very beautiful! - she whispered softly

under his feet were small pieces of what was to be a decorated floor. the undergrowth had consumed everything, and it seemed that there had been no people in that place for a long time. Ahead, above a rounded rock, contained a ... tree. and quite big by the way.

its roots floated above the rock, and a brilliant, golden liquid oozed out, which was led to a small well that stood in front of it.

- ah! it can not be. here is...

she spoke with delight, but just finished because she saw something that made her paralyze.

Fixed in the trunk, deeply carved and its base, an inert and headless body existed inside the tree. it was terrifying.

compulsively Agtha despairs and lets out a cry of fear. It was to be imagined.

-AAAAAAH !!!!!

staggering backwards, she doesn't even notice that she had scared wild moose up close.

his body is dropped against the ground and his Panic increases, when vines circle his ankles and knees, rising higher and higher, and CLEARLY they weren't kidding.

a distant, thin whistle sounds nearby, and the vines immediately stop curling up and try to strangle the girl.

-oh, I'm sorry young lady, the living things here don't usually receive different visits hehehe

Agatha was unfolding and at the same time looking for where the voice came from.There was nobody, just her ... or not?

-the living things that live here are beautiful, aren't they? this place used to be more beautiful and richer before ...

a sigh is audible behind the tree, it was sad.

-Difficult times, everything changed

-Ah, who's there? Show up, or I ... I'll hit you!

She was brave, and she was ready for a fight. her years of studying alone and excluded made her nerves of steel rise, until something good came up.

the taste of fighting, after she discovered this, she was never bullied again at school.

-I'm warning you, I know how to hit well!

-You know Agtha, I would like to get up and take a walk but ... apparently I lost my head somewhere.

an elderly laugh is heard

confused and agitated but without letting down her guard, she slowly approaches the old tree. how huge her base was, and brilliant too.

Just behind that huge log, positioned under a rock, was A HEAD WITHOUT BODY AND WITH HORNS, SINGING.

That was too much for Agtha, who distanced herself and let out a thin, muffled cry from behind her hand, which covered her mouth.

-ah, hello young Agtha, surprised to see me?

For her, it was a horrible scene, and disgusting, she had never seen it. And how was that thing talking?

-who ... who are you?

She just managed to say that.

And again the small laugh comes from a smile.

-Allow me to introduce myself, although you must know very well who I am. come on child, come on.

And involuntarily it approaches the talking head little by little. And something in her hand burns little by little, as if it were being burnt from the inside out.

-pleasure ... my name is Agtha ... and you are the ...?

-oh, I'm Mimir. guardian of the gap of wisdom and the mind most knew of this kingdom. I'm from Vanaheim, are you?

Your heart gets cold. It was Mimir, the legend of several old tales, and the figure that the girl loved most in Nordic stories, but ...

-Mimir? but why ... you are out of your body, what happened ...?

- ah, well, a long time ago, more than a century ago, a protective father, together with his son, dominant in the arts of thunder, pulled me out of the tree and led me in a most exciting, and exciting adventure, through the kingdoms of Odin.

He closes the only eye he has and a small sarcastic smile appears.

-But I don't think you came after my adventures, do you, young child?

She sighs and looks at the landscape for a few seconds.

- Actually, I don't know how I got here, and I don't even know how that is possible, but ... I really came after something.

Agtha came to this conclusion after seeing that it was really Mimir she was talking to, and she would not want to miss the opportunity to ask him questions.

- hmm, I have doubts in you, many, maybe some deeper than others ...

-Yes, many strange things have happened lately, and so here I am, but tell me ... why these things are happening to me.

The girl looks at her hand, where until a few moments ago it was burning and contained a key, but in her palm, there was nothing !. now the shape of the key was marked in her hand. But it didn't hurt.

She bites her bottom lips.

-a prophecy ... from millennia ago predicted this moment. And according to his writings, we are all in danger.

- As well? I do not understand

Mimir mutters under his breath

-Ragnar!

That name came out as an insult, low and offensive, but that was not Mimir's goal.

-Ragnar? the king of pants? the legendary hero who ...

-This was before, my child- he interrupts her abruptly-

Much has changed, and together, the loyalty and wealth of our lands. Odin imprisoned me here in this place, for a mistake I made millennia ago, but I, like every sage, admit my deed and accepted the penalty.

Ragnar, on the contrary, does not accept being commanded by Odin.

- hm? what a mess

- Certainly ... years ago Ragnar decided to revolt against Odin, and promised, with blood on his hands, that he would overthrow the father of all and his descendants from the governance of this world, becoming so, ONE GOD.

-but why am I involved in this? what connection can I have with this prophecy? - she asks

-Simple, you are the only one able to know where to find, my deck

What a strange conversation, she thought. her doubts increased at every moment, but her nerves refused to digest this information.

- if there is still any doubt about your parents ...- Agtha faces Mimir- my deck, it will be the only place where you will find answers. Agatha ... your mission is unique and simple, protect the deck from Ragnar's hands, and save the 9 kingdoms.

-How can I do that Mimir? how can i fight someone that strong? I'm just a ...

-divinity! - your eyes open again and Mimir looks at you- you are like skoll and hati. fearless and always chasing something. I believe in you Agtha. All Nordic people are counting on you.

a tightness in the chest makes the girl reflect, it was a huge burden for her ... she was used to being excluded but now she is the main option for people, who rely on her ... a tear threatens to flow, but then, his fingers start to crack and shine, little by little shining sparks.

- WAIT, WHAT IS THIS? I can't just know that ...

-NOT worry Agtha, everything will be OK, EVERYTHING. I BELIEVE YOU!Now go, you cannot stay in this kingdom any longer, you are in danger.

She looks around for the last time and says goodbye to Mimir, quickly closing her eyes.

"No man is so good that no guilt accompanies him. Nor is it so bad that he deserves to be completely ignored."

the last words she hear are these, for when she return to regain your consciousness, Agtha are in your bed.Comfortable and soft, on the floor, the books that had been thrown, were now organized on the shelf, especially the magician.

an alarm clock goes off, it was time to wake up. and again ... it was day of studying.