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[b][right]Present Day // Asgard[/right][/b]

Thor walked, leaving the halls of Asgard behind him as he walked through the streets of his people. Some bowed as he passed, others merely nodded their heads. He returned each and every greeting in kind, for he was a God of his people. Unlike his father who barely left his gilded halls and throne of stone. Mjolnir on his hip he looked wistfully towards the end of the Bifrost. Many a day he had spent on Midgard, mortals truly knew how to live. He could remember many a Viking. Even for immortals memories faded given time. He couldn't remember the face of the first woman he bedded, nor the first troll he felled. 

Yet he could feel a connection to Midgard, one he could not explain. Her people were fierce, loyal, convicted. Her world one of natural beauty and wonder. Oh, he could not wait to return. Heimdall had told him over the years that the world had changed, apparently, now they built cities of steel and stone towards the skies themselves. All wonders of technology spread throughout the globe, and yet there was still so much strife and division between the peoples of Midgard, even without the meddling of the Gods. There was one truth however that would always hold true to Midgard. Thor would always return. 

He walked out along the rainbow bridge, a flash of green appeared beside him. [color=0076a3]"I am in no mood for your politics Loki, so stave your silver tongue."[/color] Loki shook his head as he increased his pace in order to keep up with the long strides of his younger brother. There was a low rumble of thunder in the distance. The smallest of smiles crossing the God of Mischiefs face.

[color=39b54a]"I only came to offer my counsel on your return to Midgard. As you know I have visited many times in order to deal with the Olympians-"[/color]

There was a crack of thunder as Thor turned to face his brother. [color=0076a3]"[b]You?![/b] You have been to Midgard? Loki who created mischief, war, and strife between the great Viking clans? Brought me to blows with [i]Perun[/i] and sent me straight into the lair of Gorr the God Butcher?"[/color] Thor scoffed before turning to head to the Bifrost with renewed vigor. [color=0076a3]"I suppose I should be lucky that there is a Midgard remaining to go back too."[/color]

Thor felt Lokis hand upon his shoulder and shrugged it off. [color=39b54a]"Those were different days brother. You will also recall a time where I transformed myself into a horse, seduced a giant's steed then gave birth to Sleipnir who is now Odin's mighty steed. I wouldn't do that again, and nor would I cause mischief and mayhem."[/color]

Thor turned to Loki with an accusing finger, walking closer too him. [color=0076a3]"Hear me, well brother, if I find any of your tricks or deceit on my quest I will come for your head."[/color] Walking to the edge of the bridge Heimdall swung his mighty sword opening a path to Midgard, and as the God of Thunder disappeared Loki merely looked on with a scowl. 

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[right][b]Present Day // Oslo // Midgard[/b][/right]

A beam of colored light appeared in the sky, slamming straight down into the middle of the crossroads in the center of Oslo. People screamed and took cover, car breaks slammed and horns honked as there was a burst of light. As the beam disappeared a [url=https://i.pinimg.com/736x/23/84/b6/2384b6ff0a84baa89a84cc8b96bb3455.jpg]lone figure stood[/url]. His golden flowing hair put to shame that of any model. Helm firmly atop his head, hammer in his hand, he raised it high in the air above him.

[color=0076a3][b]"Hail mortals of Midgard![/b] The Mighty Thor has returned!"[/color] There was a moment of silence as people were unsure of how to react, several of them pointed strange devices in his direction, others held the same devices up to their ears, whispering into them. Thor paid them no mind, obviously, his appearance had startled them as they had not expected to come face to face with a God this day. He walked forward, ignoring the metal chariots that adjourned the paved walkway beneath his feet. Truly the people had come a long way, much as Heimdall had told him. 

Looking up the towers stretched towards the sky, they did not hold a candlestick to that off the halls of Asgard but they were certainly making their best effort to do so. Though he could already feel something was wrong. He placed the hammer on the ground and knelt placing his hand on the ground. Midgard felt different, there was an uneasiness and pain in the air. The ground itself almost groaned under the enormous pressure it was under. No doubt the threat that the seers had predicted was closer than they realized. Thor looked up, pointing a finger at a nearby mortal. [color=0076a3]"You there! Where on Midgard am I?"[/color]

As Thor stood up the figure just turned and ran in the opposite direction. Maybe the All-Speak had failed him and he had not understood. There was a screeching sound coming closer, in the distance, several metal chariots came streaming towards him, Thor looked at them with disdain. [color=0076a3]"Odin's beard! I have heard Banshees that sound sweeter!"[/color] The metal objects stopped, and out of them jumped several mortals all in similar outfits. He recognized them for warriors immediately, reaching back into the chariots that brought them here they brought out metal objects that the held in their hands and pointed towards Thor. He did not know exactly what it was however, he had seen a Dwarven Crossbow of a similar design once. 

[color=0076a3]"Hail Warriors of Midgard! I thank you for your assistance on this day, however, if you could just point me in the direction of the mystics-"[/color] He took a step forward, and the warriors all moved into readying positions, recoiling slightly.

<"Stay where you are, put your hands behind your head and kneel on the ground. Who are you, and where did you come from?"> So the All-Speak was working, and the Mortal he had spoken too had understood him. What he did not understand was the warriors before him, did they not know of Thor? It may have been true that he had not been to Midgard for several generations but surely they still told of his exploits?

[color=0076a3]"I am Thor! God of Thunder and Prince of Asgard. I have come from Asgard to fight a threat to the Nine Realms of Yggdrasil."[/color]

The warriors looked at one another, he could see the skeptical looks upon their faces. <"Okay buddy, whatever you say. We'll get you all the help you need, but first, you're going to need to come with us."> They looked at each other, shrugging. <"Odin sent us to uh, make sure you were ready for your quest?"> One of them raised an eyebrow at the other while Thor merely nodded.

Thor picked up Mjolnir and walked towards them. [color=0076a3]"Ah, and here I thought the All-Father did not wish me to succeed. Let us make haste noble warriors! Lead the way."[/color]