Chapter 11 - Married (1/2)

Arriving at the military offices he went up to the reporting branch to inform them of his recent activities.

Exiting the branch he was blocked by a group of royal guards, made obvious by their golden armor and golden colored cape.

”Halt, Theoric by order of the king we are to escort you to him.”

Theoric frowned, not exactly sure what was going on, it didn't seem likely Loki told of his failures, so it seemed odd he would be called after just submitting the report.

Odin, once Theoric looked up to him thinking he was a wise and wonderful king, but with new information, it seems he was just another selfish king who did things as he pleased instead of for his people.

”Lead the way,” Theoric said with a stoic expression.

He was marched to the throne room where Odin sat, now looking far older in the eyes of Theoric who knew his death was coming far sooner than anyone would expect.

Odin stared at him with his one eye watching them approach, in his regal armor with Gungnir, Odin's Borson spear in hand.

The head guard went up and took a knee- ”As you requested I present Theoric.” then got up and with the rest of the guards dispersed at a wave of Odin's hand.

Once left alone, Odin remained silently staring at him, to Theoric the silence was deafening as he waited for him to speak growing more nervous by the second.

”Gaea came here and seemed to spend most of her time with you, care to explain.”

Theoric felt stupid for not realizing that Odin would notice a Goddess descending on Asgard, of course, if Gaea wanted to stay hidden even Odin wouldn't be able to see her.

he began to tell Odin everything that occurred with the trolls leaving out the Acanti and the private things that were done in the bed, replacing it with more time needed to recuperate.

Odin listening to the story grew concerned that the Rock Trolls made it through to Asgard with a portal without anyone realizing it, wondering who sent the order to set up his men, not letting his thoughts bring him to the conclusion of Loki the likely suspect.

Odin looking concerned- ”That is a disturbing story, luckily Gaea saw it and saved you otherwise we wouldn't even know about this, I will be sure to have men investigate how this could happen.”

He didn't question why Gaea would save him, seeing as how the Goddess was known to do things at her leisure.

Theoric sneered on the inside listening to him, realizing that he wasn't even contemplating Loki or intending to do anything about his actions if he does know.

Odin then broke into a grin- ”On to happier news, if I recall correctly today is your wedding day, tell me what gift would you like to receive from me, all couples are allowed to ask for one thing not too excessive, but considering your recent events I'm willing to allow more then what would normally be deemed appropriate.”

Odin waited patiently as he watched him contemplating what to ask for.

Theoric- ”Then if I may be presumptuous, I would like to be able to use the Bifrost once at a time of my choosing and if I could be allowed to go on any raids you send against the Rock Trolls.”