→ SEVENTEEN!

◜ one final journey ◞

THOR STEPPED FOWARD, SPINNING IN THE AIR TO TAKE OUT A HERD OF ENEMIES. Amber ran forwards as well, slashing down her foes with a sword she plucked from Hela herself.

As the two fought side by side, she glanced over at Thor. "We must be such a power couple, get it?"

Thor couldn't help but smile, lifting his foot to kick away a man, making a chain reaction and taking down more in the process. When an enemy managed to knock the weapon from her hand, she glare at him, grabbing his arm and hurling him down the Bridge.

Amber beamed at her given strength and silently thanked Thor's father in the process.

An official battle broke out upon the Bridge, with Valkyrie on the other side in new armour; Loki by the ships bridge with Korg and Miek; and Hulk in the water battling Fenris.

When Thor and Amber managed to meet with Loki, Amber's hair was greatly disheveled. She huffed, placing her hands on her hips. "Aw, man! You know what would be awesome? A kick-ass playlist!"

Thor glanced at Amber, panting along with Loki and Amber. "I really don't believe thinking about music is wise right now." he glanced at Loki. "You're late."

Loki huffed, trying to catch his breath. "You're missing an eye."

Amber's head snapped in Thor's direction, remembering she didn't get a good look at it. "Oh god!"

She stepped forward, staring into the red socket of his skull. "This looks like―"

Amber was cut off by Loki gently pulling Amber from Thor. "We can do this later!"

Valkyrie rushed by, looking at Thor. "This isn't over."

The four make their way towards Asgard, stopping to peer at their home. Across the Bridge, they all notice a figure of black; Hela.

They all continued to pant, out of breath, when Thor looked at his small team. "I think we should disband the Revengers."

Amber physically slouched. "Aw, no. It was the closest I was to becoming a mock-Avenger!"

Loki shook his head, standing beside Amber as well. "Hit her with a lightning blast."

Thor frowned. "I just hit her with the biggest lightning blast in the history of lightning. It did nothing!"

"We need to hold her off until everyone's on board." Valkyrie commented

"It won't end here." Thor said, staring at his sister as Hela sauntered towards them. "The longer Hela's on Asgard, the more powerful she grows. She'll hunt us down. We need to stop her here and now."

Valkyrie glanced at Amber. "Can't you do it?"

Amber blinked, staring back. "Me?! Why me!"

"Cause you're also a goddess of death!" Valkyrie called back. Amber hesitantly nodded. "I mean, I-I can try."

"What our first move?" Valkyrie asked, ready to take orders from whoever.

Loki deadpanned at Thor. "I'm not doing Get Help."

Amber chortled. Thor stepped forward, looking between his sister and the people rushing to get on board of the ship behind them. "Asgard's not a place. It's the people." he turned and pointed his sword at Loki. "Loki, it was never about stopping Ragnarök. It was about causing Ragnarök! Surtur's crown, the vault! It's the only way."

Loki nodded, impressed. "Bold move, brother. Even for me."

Glancing once more at Amber, he turned and ran off, leaving the three to deal with Hela. Thor looked at the two women. "Shall we?"

Valkyrie smirked. "After you."

Thor jumped forward in a bountiful leap. The two Asgardian siblings clashed, conjuring another battle. Hela is quick to create black weapons to attack Thor, but Thor counterattacked with powerful lightning.

As Thor goes for Hela's head, she leaned back, throwing Thor over her. Hela jumps to her feet, easily taking on the warrior and the goddess.

Valkyrie grunted as she was thrown from Hela in seconds before Amber stepped forward. "We meet again."

Hela groaned. "Enough talking."

She steps forwards, conjuring a black sword. Amber frowns, running at Hela in full speed.

The two go at each other's throats, and Amber is able to land a few hits before Thor and Valkyrie aide her in fighting. Thor turned to look at Heimdall. "Go! Go now!"

Heimdall nods, jumping onto the ship and thrusting the engines into full gear. Hela sees him, raising her arms to pierce the ship with a shard of dark matter.

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VALKYRIE GASPS, INCHING FORWARD ON HER STOMACH TOWARDS HER SWORD. Thor stands, bent over in fatigue. "Hela! Enough!"

Hela stopped her pursuit on Valkyrie, turning to glare at Thor. Thor swallows drying. "You want Asgard, it's yours."

"Whatever game you're playing, it won't work. You can't defeat me." she sneers, making her way towards him. Thor stands, helping Amber up from the cracked Bridge.

"No, we can't." he takes a moment to swallow his dry mouth. "But he can."

Hela's eyes advert up, watching as the palace of Asgard bursts open, revealing Surtur growing in size. She gasps, stumbling back. "No!"

Valkyrie jumps forward from behind Hela, knocking down Hela. Thor casts a lightning bolt down on her, breaking the Bridge in two.

Valkyrie, Amber, and Thor look up, watching as Surtur destroy Asgard into flames and rubble.

"The people are safe now, that's all that matters." Valkyrie nods.

Thor blinks. "We're fulfilling the prophecy."

"I hate this prophecy." she comments and Thor nods.

"So do I,"

Amber looked away from the harsh light of the fire, turning in time to see Hulk climb onto the Bridge and glance their way. "Uh...guys?"

Seeming to be ignored, Thor continues on. "Surtur destroys Asgard, he destroys Hela so that our people can live."

Hulk charged towards the three, crying out. Amber grew anxious. "Guys!"

"We need to let him finish the job, otherwise―" Thor is cut off by his own words, watching as Hulk launches into the air, towards the beast.

"Hulk! Stop you moron!" Thor yelled at him, but he was left unheard. They watch in shock as Surtur easily reaches up and throws Hulk off him. Hulk lands on the Bridge, rolling a few times before getting up.

Thor stepped forward, a vein in his neck protruding with anger. "Hulk! Just for once in your life―don't smash!"

Hulk turns to him with a sad look. "Big monster!"

"Hulk, let's go!" Amber yelled out, and Hulk reluctantly obeyed. The three took a few steps back as Hulk sprinted at them. Gathering them up in his arms, Hulk launched into the air, towards the Ark ship that Heimdall left on standby.

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"THE DAMAGE IS NOT TOO BAD," Kong commented as everyone stares out at their former home. "as long as the foundations are still strong, we can rebuild this place. It will become a haven for all people and aliens of the universe."

"Multiverse." Amber whispered under her breath, so only she could hear it.

Asgard suddenly erupted in a white explosion, demolishing their home for good. There was a pause before Korg shook his head. "Now the foundations are gone. Sorry."

Thor's eye narrowed as they stare into the white explosion. "What have I done?"

"You saved us from extinction." Heimdall says as Amber gently rubs Thor's exposed shoulder. "Asgard is not a place, it's a people."

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THOR LAZILY POURED HIMSELF A DRINK OF ENHANCED BOURBON, LOOKING UP AT HIS NEW EYEPATCH. Behind him, he watched Loki appear in the doorway.

"It suits you." Loki commented as Thor turned around, glass in hand.

Thor almost smiled, turning slightly to place down his glass and pick up the glass top to the bourbon bottle. "You know, maybe you're not so bad brother."

Loki flashed a tight-lipped smile. "Maybe not."

"Thank you." Thor said, juggling it between his hands. "If you were here, I might even give you a hug." He reeled back his arm, tossing the cap towards him.

Loki's hand shot up, physically catching it between his slim fingers. Loki tipped his head forward, his smile growing warmer. Thor smiled at him. "I'm here."

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THOR MADE HIS WAY TO THE FRONT OF THE ARK, THE CROWD BOWING TO HIM ON THE WAY. Thor smiled as Amber and Valkyrie stood on either side of a chair awaiting him. "Your throne."

Sitting in the chair, Thor wiggled slightly as he got a feel for it.

Heimdall, who stood beside Amber looked down at him with his golden eyes. "So, King of Asgard..." Thor glanced over his shoulder, looking at Asgard before offering a small wave. "where to?"

Thor glanced at everyone. "I'm not sure...any suggestions?"

When everyone remained silent, Thor leaned forward towards Korg. "Miek? Where you from?"

"Oh," Korg piped up, still holding Miek under his arm. "Meik's dead. Yeah, I, accidentally stomped on him on the Bridge. I just feel so guilty, I've been carrying him around all day."

Amber physically cringed. Thor nodded before Miek suddenly sprang to life.

Korg gasped. "Oh, Miek! You're alive! He's alive guys! What was your question again?"

Thor shook his head with a smile, feeling a gentle hand snake over his bicep. Glancing up, he nodded at Amber.

"Earth it is."