The Valkyrie Chronicles: Return of the Asgard by Erik Schubach

Author:Erik Schubach [Unknown]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Erik Schubach

Chapter 12 – An Accord

As we reached the inner shield, the outer shield raised. I glanced up at the dome, still amazed and proud that mother was creating it. She was the true definition of Valkyrie!

The Einherjer parted for us to proceed. After a slight pause the men followed behind us, looking back as the Einherjer closed ranks again. The inner shield raised.

We paused for a moment as Kate turned to the men and pointed up. They looked to see us all projected on the dome. She advised them. “So that everyone outside can bear witness to what transpires here today.” We could just make out her voice booming down into the valley.

Trent was trying to hide his smile. “You've certainly put a lot of thought into this. Transparency is worth a thousand meetings.”

We marched up to father, Tyr, and Mist, then stopped. The three men were staring at father. He was an imposing man. Kate spoke in English and I echoed her words in Asgard, “Gentlemen, let me introduce you to Second Valkyrie of Asgard, Mist the Hidden Cloud.” She held her forearm in front of her after I repeated. Kate looked at the men then stood in front of Mist and bumped forearms, then moved down the line.

The men repeated the greeting as Kate called out titles while I echoed, “Trent Morgan, Vice President of the United States of America, ruling caste... General Arnold Barrett of the United States Armed Forces, Einherjer caste... Mr. Randall Richards, citizen information caste. Then Mist said, “Well met.” I echoed in English and the men repeated it. Trent in Asgard.

Kate greeted Tyr. “Captain of the Einherjer, First Protector of the Gate, Tyr Hand of Justice.” The other men followed. Tyr said, “Well met.” The others echoed in Asgard without translation.

Then Kate stood in front of father, shielding her eyes a bit as she spoke with a tinge of awe in her voice, “Well met, father.” She said that in Asgard, father tilted his head with a slight smile. Then she greeted him, grasping his forearm and returned to English with great pride. “Gentlemen, this is Odin of Asgard, Ruler of the Realm, First Scientist, and Protector of the Innocent.”

Father grasped each forearm for a more formal greeting, booming in English to each man. “Well met!” They followed suit, looking sufficiently intimidated. I had to fight back a smile, knowing this imposing man is naught but a scientist at heart, playing his role. Viciously loving Asgard and doing all in his power to protect it. I love him truly.

Kate turned to the men. “Would you gentlemen like these three to accompany us in our first discussions, or would you prefer only Kara and I? We speak with Odin's voice for all of Asgard, plus it would belie any suspicion of altered translations.” She looked straight at the general when she said that part. Then she continued. “Asgard tech will have adapted to English in mere days. In future discussions, Odin would be able to speak with you in English.

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