Thor Ragnarok by Jim McCann

Author:Jim McCann [McCANN, JIM]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 2017-10-10T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER

The trio made their way through the parade, dodging and weaving around overly enthusiastic partyers all celebrating the Hulk’s triumphs. Bruce still couldn’t believe there was a place where his destructive alter ego could be so beloved.

“So, how do you two know each other?” he yelled to Valkyrie and Thor above the din of the revelers.

“She is a great warrior of Asgard lore,” Thor said.

“He was my prisoner,” Valkyrie said at the same time. “I brought him to fight you.”

Banner was taken aback. “We… fought?” His eyes grew wide with dread. “Did I hurt you?”

Thor waved away his friend’s concerns. “Nothing time and maybe some healing waters and fine wine in Asgard can’t cure.”

Valkyrie smiled at the notion that Bruce was unaware of his actions as the Hulk. “He’s lucky you two are friends,” she told him. “You’ve been the Champion for a while for a reason.”

Banner seemed despondent. “This celebration, these people, they adore the Hulk. What did I do to deserve this?”

“Well, you managed to successfully ki—”

Thor interrupted Valkyrie, desperate to change the subject. “Where are we going?”

“My ship. The Grandmaster wants you, and I’m turning down a lot of money for doing this, so I might change my mind.” Valkyrie’s tone had altered since they’d last spoken, Thor noticed.

“Why the change of heart?” Thor was genuinely curious.

A sigh came from Valkyrie. “Hela. You had to go and tell me she was back.” The warrior shook her head. “It is a Valkyrie’s duty to protect Asgard from her. When she attacked before, I was too young and naive to think I could handle her on my own.” She paused, remembering her past. “I didn’t last beyond the first wave of her attack.”

“So you’ll return with me to Asgard and finish what you started?” Thor was pleased he had finally gotten through to her.

“I’ll do what I can to get you to Asgard. Then we’ll see what I do.” Valkyrie motioned for them to follow her. “We’re here.”

Thor recognized the sleek vessel from earlier, when she’d captured him to deliver him to the Grandmaster. Valkyrie’s ship was clearly one of the finer ships flying the Sakaarian skies. The three got on board.

“You’ll need to sit up here with me. We have company in the back.” Valkyrie turned their attention to a bound and gagged figure in the rear of the ship. It was Loki. Thor immediately grabbed the nearest object, a wrench, and threw it at his brother. The wrench hit Loki squarely in the chest, and he let out a muffled cry.

“I had to be sure,” Thor explained. “He’s known for his illusions.”

“I had to be sure he wouldn’t beat me in the Grandmaster’s bet in case he found you first and took you to the crazy fool, like the lapdog he’s become.” Valkyrie clearly had no patience for the Trickster.

Thor chuckled. “You’ve come to know my brother well.”

“Loki’s here? Are you guys insane? Don’t you remember what he did to us all the last time?” Bruce was warily eyeing the tied-up villain.

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