2 Interlude Odin
Odin sat on the throne. Frigga wanted a daughter. Odin remembered his daughter. Her lust for blood, her fury. Hela was a creature from ancient Asgard. The one where Odin grew up. Where the blood poured in streams, where from childhood he had to sleep with a dagger under his pillow, knowing that his father or brothers could kill him at any moment. He did not know love. He would even dare to say that old Asgard knew little love too. They called for blood, torture and looting. Everything changed because of Frigga. Because of her smile, her soft voice, her tender heart.
Frigga wanted a daughter.
He didn't know who that woman with Loki was.
However, he did know Frigga.
It was impossible not to love her.
He was worried about this new child, especially since she was with Loki.
Yet Frigga already loved her. Odin believed Frigga could raise her daughter in obedience. So that she was a well-mannered lady. No bloodlust. To be like Frigga.
Besides, he never wanted to deny something to Frigga.
He remembered the time before her.
And he never wanted to go back to it. So he spoiled his wife.
He was the All-Father and could do anything.
He remembered when Frigga hadn't loved him yet. While she was still in her cell and still mourning her former life.
It was a difficult time.
Loki denied him. He denied Thor. But he didn't say a word about Frigga, because he still loved her.Odin closely watched his sons' first confrontation by Munin and Hugin's eyes.
Frigga pleaded for Loki's life. And she was right, Loki wasn't Hela.
There was also a chance for him.
Frigga's former cell waited for Loki.Officially for eternity. But really until Loki obeys again. At least Thor and Loki had a chance. Hela did not stand a chance.
He remembered when Hela tried to murder the pregnant Frigga.
He remembered her words.
The Old man and the Fool.
When he heard the same words from Thor.
From Frigga's son.
He was almost seeing in front of his eyes that the past might repeat itself.
He wasn't worried about Loki then.
Loki has always been an obedient and calm son.
He banished Thor.
However, he gave him a chance.
He gave him a chance because of Frigga.
Hela did not have such a chance because of what she tried.
Even crazy Loki was better than Hela.
Hela was a pressing problem.
But he knew exactly what to do with her.
"All-Father, Heimdall announced presence of the Kree in Yggdrasil" Tyr entered the chamber.
The Kree. They are in his Empire again. When they first violated his Empire, he himself was in Odinsleep, Frigga looked after him, and the Kingdom was ruled by the Council of Asgard. Thor and Loki were on an expedition to Alfheim. When he woke up and heard what they were trying to do, he immediately severed diplomatic relations with the Kree and Xandar.
He remembered when his sons returned, and he was still furious that his Empire had been breached.
"Father, what happened?" Loki asked.
"While you were gone, and I was in Odinsleep, Midgard was attacked. The Kree dared to do it! I officially broke off diplomatic relations with them and Xandar," said Odin.
"Father, we can attack them! Such an insult to Asgard," said Thor.
"Thor! You're going to be king! You haven't been to lessons of diplomacy again, have you?" Odin roared.
"Father, the lessons are not for me, let Loki handle the papers and ..." Thor said.
"Hush, Thor! We have peace and we will not break it! And if I find out that you are skipping diplomacy again, I will personally cut your hair! You will look like a slave!" Odin threatened.
"Father ..." Loki, who had been silent until now, spoke up
"And you! You have to make sure that your brother does not sneak out or sleep during lessons of diplomacy!" Odin shouted.
"Yes, Father," Loki said.
"Father, I don't understand why I should study some diplomacy? If the Kree attacked us, we should ..." argued Thor.
"Go to your chambers now! And learn at last that a king cannot be just a warrior!" Odin growled.
"We should attack them! This is an insult to Asgard!" Thor argued.
"Loki, get him out of here immediately!" Odin shouted.
Loki obediently grabbed Thor and teleported with his brother.
Then it happened again. Only this time Thor really went and attacked Jotunheim.
Odin looked at Tyr.
"The army? They want to attack us?" Odin asked.
"Not an army. Just a flying woman with Kree blood. Probably a Midgardian and Kree hybrid," Tyr replied.
"Was she heading to Asgard?" Odin asked.
"To Midgard," said Tyr.
"Midgard has become very popular in recent years. Immediately imprison her," said Odin.
"She has abilities, All-Father. Flying, projectiles of energy. She is not a witch, however," said Tyr.
"Our chains can handle her. Where is she now?" Odin asked.
"Heimdall managed to stop her in space with dark energy and took her to Asgard. She has already killed 20 of our men, but Heimdall managed to knock her down," said Tyr.
"She is to be in chains and to appear in the throne room. Send the guards to guard the royal wing, the All-Mother is there now and is to be protected," ordered Odin.
"Yes, All-Father," Tire bowed and left.
Not only Loki now, but the Kree again.
Maybe Thor was somewhat right after all.
Asgard has not been to the war for a long time.
Frigga didn't like war.
In fact, dealing with Loki won't be a war.
It will be disciplining the disobedient child.
However, part of the army had to be present.
Not only to make Loki feel the importance of his actions.
There were two more reasons.
Making sure Loki didn't have a second more powerful army in hiding.
And showing to Midgardians who they belong to.
In the beginning, Odin hadn't planned it at all. But if he was going to get Loki anyway, he might as well make mortals aware of their status in space.
When he can deal with Loki, Odin will take care of the Kree.
He was a peaceful king.
However, he always adhered to the principle.
A wise king never seeks out war, but he must always be ready for it.
And he was a wise king.
The Kree will pay.
Loki will obey.
And the new daughter will be a gentle creature just like Frigga.
Hela will also pay for everything.
He still remembered Jormungand and didn't forgive her for that.
"You always lie, Odin. It's probably why that you became the father of the God of Lies," Forseti once told him.
Forseti.
God of Truth.
He was the gentlest and most just God of old Asgard.
It was he who told Odin about his mother.
Borr didn't care about it.
Bestla from Jotunheim.
His sons had mother.