Freya’s eyes went wide when she felt like there was something blocking her mind from outside thoughts. “What is this? I fell my mind is far stronger than it was.”
“Hmmm,” Ephus said, “it is in a way, like a helmet that is protecting your mind instead of your head.” Ephus said trying to explain what he’d just done.
“Look, I am not about to try and help people who obviously don’t want my help. You,” Ephus said pointing a finger at Odin, “are supposed to be the leader here. If you don’t want my help, then how in the hell are the rest going to accept me. No, like I told the Greek gods, you wanna be like this fine, I have a family to tend to. You asked me here, I can go just as easily.” A seriously pissed off Ephus said.
All four of the females wore shocked looks on their faces. “Lord Ephus, if you don’t help then there won’t be much of Asgard left.” Freya said.
“Like I told the Greek gods? If I am going to be treated as if I am nothing, then I say to hell with this realm. It might be a really good thing if it fades away!” Ephus shouted making the whole building shake.
“Why you upstart halvgud’ I should,” Odin started.
“You’ll do nothing,” here Ephus lightly touched first Freya, then all three of the Valkyries. He nodded his head when all four of the females glowed a moment, they turned to him shocked. “All of you four have the power to leave this pitiful place. With a leader like this Odin thing, I am surprised you lasted this long.”
“Please don’t leave Lord Ephus, this realm is close to collapse.” Freya asked with her head down.
With a sigh Ephus said, “I can’t stay here, I am here to help not fight the enemy and those who supposedly want my help.” Reaching out to Odin, Ephus touched him a moment then nodded. “If and to me it is a big IF, you can accept the help, then find me. If not, well you have the power to leave.”
Ephus turned to look at the females then down at Odin. Shaking his head, he vanished.
“I hope you are happy!” Freya shouted, “the only one that could help us, you only served to piss him off. I am sure if Frigg was here, you would get a lot more than an ear full!”
Odin slowly stood feeling the power that Ephus had given him beginning to build.
“Freya! You know that we cannot put this realm in danger. I was,” Odin got out.
“Lord Odin, you more than anyone have seen and heard of the things that Ephus has done. He could have taken over the two realms he helped, he only asked to remain at his home in Midgard. He has asked nothing of either realm, what could he possibly want here, that he couldn’t get there? Plus, I heard that he has more than ten wives.”
Shock covered Odin’s face as he reviewed all that he’d seen and heard of Ephus.
A shake of his head, was the only indication that Odin finally realized, that he might have made a mistake. A mistake that at the moment he didn’t really see a way to correct. Even with the power that he’d had before Ephus blocked it, he didn’t think he had enough power to travel to midgard.
“I fear I might have chased the last hope of Asgard away. Nor I am afraid, that I will have the power to try and bring him back.” A sad Odin said.
“I might be able to accomplish that Lord Odin, though it is going to take many words of wisdom. You might also have to apologize to him, he still has the thinking of a human male. Then again, I have heard he is more like a god in many ways also. I believe lord Odin we will have to tread lightly with him, and be truthful.”
Odin could only stare at Freya, apologize what in the world was that? Freya could only shake her head, how in the hell was she going to get Ephus back if Odin remained as stubborn as he was. With a sigh she thought she had her work cut out for herself, IF she could get Odin to listen.
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Ephus appeared a good way from his home, no sense having both realms appear. He had to get this out, though in a way he was having a tantrum like he’d accused other of. Damnit! He’d had enough of this shit with the Greek gods. Now, these damn Norse gods were being nothing except pure assholes!
Ephus stopped a moment, not all of them, the three Valkyries had no choice in the matter. Freya had come to him truly seeking his help. Then there was Odin, Ephus wasn’t sure if he’d ever got through to that one.
Taking a deep breath, Ephus made a chair appear, sitting he had to think of a way to help. It was true he wouldn’t refuse when asked, though if that was suddenly turned to suspicion, here he shook his head.
He’d only been thinking a few minutes, when he felt more than a few powerful being’s approach.
A moment later a worried Bast and pregnant Serket appeared next to him. Less than a moment later an also pregnant Enyo appeared worry on her face.
“Husband,” Bast said softly. “When you reappeared so soon after you left, we came immediately when we felt you return.” Here, all three of the females started to examine every inch of Ephus to make sure he was well.
Ephus held up a hand when they started to delve into his pants. “I am fine though rather mad.” Here he turned to Enyo. “I need to release this anger though I am not sure if I fought you and Anhur, that it would be enough. Anhur?!” Ephus yelled.
A huge whoosh of power alerted Ephus to the approach of Anhur. On Ephus other side, a tall male appeared, a headdress of ostrich feathers, a spear in his hand.
“Brother,” Anhur said a look of confusion on his face. “Is all well? I had thought you would have been gone far longer than this.”
“No, I am afraid not. I have seemed to have lost some of my control. My anger at the Norse god Odin, has me in need of ridding myself of that anger. The thing is I know that this will power me far more than I have been, I do not wish to harm you. Nor do I wish to endanger Sekhmet nor Enyo.” A slightly shaking Ephus said.
“Hmmm, I see. I don’t think that with all three of us going at the same time, any of us will be harmed.” Anhur said then nodded as Sekhmet appeared a different sword in her hands. With a nod when Ephus drew his own sword, Anhur and Sekhmet attacked.
A moment later Enyo also drew a sword entering the fray. As he expected Ephus was easily repulsing their attacks. He was then all four seemed to disappear as their speed became far to fast to follow.
Bast sat with Serket, watching what was going on. “It is good that I am here” Serket said. “At this pace Enyo might not last long. I doubt that Sekhmet will last much longer past that.
Sure enough, both female goddesses were sitting beside Bast and Serket a mere four hours later. They had been joined three hours before, by Ephus human wife, Quinn.
“It shouldn’t be too long now,” Bast said. “I can finally feel his anger abating.” Looking at Serket she said, you might have to attend brother Anhur.” Which caused Serket to nod.
A moment later there was a loud thud as Anhur appeared a large cut across his sword arm and chest. A huge smile was on his face as Serket rose to heal Anhur.
Ephus also appeared, a fine sweat covering him. “I thank you all of you, I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to stop, brother.”