Dead Chaos by T. G. Ayer

Author:T. G. Ayer [Ayer, T. G.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Juvenile Fiction, Legends; Myths; Fables, Norse
ISBN: 9781493774920
Google: wDNSngEACAAJ
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Published: 2013-11-29T00:00:00+00:00

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Chapter 23

I could no longer hold back my tears. Odin had been more to me than just a god. And the heavy weight in the pit of my stomach made me wonder if I'd just lost him forever.

Was this what Mimir's prediction had spoken of? That I would cause the death of the All-Father.

Had I just killed Odin?

And as the tears fell, I cried for Odin and I cried for me. Through the glimmer of moisture, I studied the spear. Slowly the tears stopped. No time for self-pity.

My skin grew warm around the metal staff. This spear, Gungnir, belonged to Odin. I gritted my teeth. I refused to disappoint him. I may not be happy about the responsibility, but I'd keep it safe just as he requested.

Blinking away the tears, I turned the golden weapon around, studying the business end. Weak light danced on the deadly tip, revealing runes etched into the metal, running along the sharp edge almost like a blessing for the kill. A shiver ran up and down my spine.

Hugin swooped toward me and landed on my shoulder. Overwhelmed by everything, I gave in to the tears and allowed myself to release all the pent-up grief and all the anger and frustration I'd experienced these past few days. Somewhere within the maelstrom of my emotions, I faced the simple fact of who I really was and what I truly wanted to be.

At last, tears spent, I wiped my face with the back of my hand and cleared my throat, staring at the spot Odin had occupied not so long ago. He'd gifted me with the spear, but he'd meant to tell me one more thing. And from the expression on his disappearing face, it had been something important. Something he'd been desperate to tell me.

Although consumed by curiosity, I accepted there was nothing I could do about it now. Odin had disappeared to god only knows where. All I could do was hope that he was safe and that I'd see him again someday soon. For now, I had a few duties to perform.

I let out a shuddering sigh, retrieved the bottle of the Norn’s magical water, and turned toward the entrance of the cave. I'd been away from the group for far too long. There were things they needed to know.

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All eyes fell on me as I entered the large cave and they all converged on me.

"What happened? You were gone so long," asked Sigrun.

"And you’re back with a golden spear that happens to look a lot like Gungnir?" Aimee added with a raised eyebrow as she stared from the spear to me and back. "So . . . are you going to talk or do we have to drag it out of you?" Aimee glared at me, but her eyes softened when she saw my face. I was unsure what they'd say when they knew.

I cleared my throat. "Okay, so I went to the cave to have some me time. But as usual, nothing happens the way I intend it.

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