Amen
And are those real angels in the magazines?
“I’ll go back with you, but I have my own bargain to wage with you.” His fur is tangled in my fingers as I grip tightly… someone was not enthused with my slow pace.
Oh, is there a heaven?
After crowding me to a stop, that heavy weight of his mind returned, urging me to climb on his back. Insisting there simply isn't enough time.
You'd know now you've been
Who would I be to fight with a giant wolf? Taking down entire countries is one thing but big wolves who are also telepathic? Ya fuck fighting that.
Are those real stars that hang in the sky?
“There's a book-”
“Yes I know, her death book of names” I already know where this is going, Hela already-
Or are they man-made, a trick of the light?
“No, you must listen to a small one. This book is not only for those who are dead but holds ALL the death dates.” Okay now he might've lost me and this seems to be a thing I can't simply burn.
Amen, amen, amen
“Meaning?”
And is there a God up there?
“Hela has a plan, it's why I was cast out. I rebelled, refused to take part in the plot… it is foretold as Ragnarok. Where the ruler of Hel rises to overpower the sitting powers on Asgard, supposedly to reclaim balance between the realms.”
So, where does He hide?
There's no fucking puzzle here, “It's just her hunger for power.” I've seen idiots pull more complex attacks than this tale.
'Cause the devil is raging inside my mind
“Correct, small one, but you know when this is coming…she gave you seven days for a reason.” Great, not only am I waging a war against some giant grape now I’ve been thrown into this norse shit show
And is there a moment when it all makes sense?
“So now do I only have seven days to get back. I have only that to stop the destruction of Asgard.” His gait doesn't falter and the woods continue to pass in a steady blur.
When saying goodbye, doesn't feel like the end?
“Correct again, small one, but we are both aware she planned for me to kill you on this quest. Your return will not only be a surprise but your knowledge.” Knowledge I can use to my advantage…
Amen
“Tell me Fenrir, how much do you think this bargain could be worth to her?”
Amen
He slows to a stop, his big head swinging to look at me over his large shoulders, “What do you want from her, small one?”
Amen, amen
“Can she enscribe deaths to a specific date?” Under me his back stiffens, and the screams rage. They already know what I want.
Sometimes I can't help blaming You
“It is possible, but you have to outsmart her.” Tentatively he begins moving again and my mind wanders. Hela wants to wage a war, ideally with Fenrir…
For leaving me here, what am I supposed to do?
“My bargain, small one? For returning you, you must stop Ragnarok.” Shocker, okay that's doable…just need to spin the story right.
There's plenty of women, there's drink and there's drugs
“I accept Fenrir.” Let's just hope some deceit and clever phrasing is enough to stubble the queen of Hel.
But we both know that won't be enough
This is not even close to how I imagined this going, not when Fury called with Code back or when I touched foot on Wakandan soil again. I thought I could stop, be free from these war games.
'Cause I see You in the daytime, and I hear You at night
“Tell me, small one, what do you plan to do?” His pace has returned, the forest flies past us, in dizzying shades of green.
There's a pale imitation burnt in my eyes
“You are my biggest bargaining chip, along with the mess the rest of the universe is. She sent me to tame you… I'm going to show her what happens when I'm sent to do dirty work.”
I don't wanna be here, I don't know what to do
A hum rumbles through his body, my mind wanders, debating how to approach this. If Hela cares about this realm…
Sometimes I'd rather be dead
“Will you tell me whom you plan to have rewritten in her book?” The question is warranted, we are both up to our necks in this bargain. One misstep and Hela won't hesitate to eliminate us.
At least then I'm with You
“Myself.” It's the best answer I can give and he doesn't press for more.
Amen, amen
Though it's a partial truth, my death isn't the only one I'm going to bargain for… I simply need to beat Hela at her own game and I'll have everything I've ever wanted.
Amen, amen, amen, amen, amen, amen, amen
My boys.