41 – Meeting Laufey

Pandora was anxious, waiting for Poseidon and his group. She was looking forward to seeing them.

''Calm down.''Kratos was also there, but he was more concerned about Laufey.

Pandora took a long breath, '' It's just that I haven't seen them in decades... will they recognize me?''

Kratos looked at Pandora, who hadn't aged a bit, '' Of course, they'll recognize you.''

Pandora smiled at him, while Atreus, who was also with them asked, '' Who are these people that are coming to visit us?''

Kratos bent down and patted Atreus' head, '' They are frien- family, and they will help your Mom to heal faster.''

Atreus still didn't know he was half God and half Giant, but he was excited to meet the group that was coming, '' I hope they are nice.''

Kratos remembered how the personalities of the Gods had changed and he stated to Atreus, '' Don't worry, they are good people.''

After a few minutes, Pandora felt the presence of the Greek Gods outside the barrier of their house, '' They have arrived! I will appear to them and show them the way.''

Kratos nodded and Pandora took off running. Atreus was quite curious about these new people since he only interacted with a small number of people.

Although he wouldn't admit it, Kratos was a little nervous and excited, since the presence of the Gods meant that Laufey could be saved, ' I'm glad they're here.'

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WITH POSEIDON

'Pandora had mentioned the barrier... I really can't sense the presence of any divine power in the area. Laufey is amazing!'

Poseidon sailed through Midgard with his group and they arrived at the location Pandora had given them, "We have arrived.''

The whole group stopped. Hephaestus was anxious to see Pandora again. Poseidon patted his shoulder, '' Calm down, Pandora doesn't bite... I think.''

Hephaestus glared at Poseidon, who raised his arms.

Isis was quite curious about the interaction of the Greek Gods, so she went to talk to Hestia, who was also waiting for Pandora, '' Do you always interact like this?

Hestia looked at Isis nodded then shook her head, '' Yes and no. We changed a lot throughout the years. I admit that for centuries, we have not been good Gods. Many times, our attitudes have resulted in tragedy. But we changed our ways and this is the result.''

''What's changed?'' Isis wanted to know.

Hestia looked at Poseidon with respect, ''Many factors resulted in this change, but it all started with him. I won't say much because you must already have information about our accomplishments, but know that Poseidon and the person we are about to meet were the sparks that lit the fire.''

Isis remembered the information the Egyptian gods had about the Greek Gods, and what Hestia said was what they knew. Isis looked at Poseidon with even more curiosity, 'What kind of secret is he hiding?'

Isis was quite the curios Godesses, and now she's even more interested in Poseidon.

Poseidon noticed someone's gaze and turned around. Isis and Poseidon's gazes met. Poseidon smiled at her and Isis nodded.

Iris noticed this little interaction and looked at Isis with interest, ' Is our Goddess here interested in Poseidon?'

The group interaction stopped when they all sensed a presence just ahead. Hephaestus quickly recognized it, '' Pandora!'' And ran out in front of everyone.

Poseidon and his group slowed down, to give the 'father and daughter' some time alone.

It didn't take long for the group to reach where Hephaestus and Pandora were. The pair were hugging each other, and in Hephaestus's case, crying a little.

When Pandora noticed the rest of the group, she broke the hug and ran towards them, '' HESTIA!''

Pandora first hugged Hestia, then Iris, said a basic hello to Isis, and left Poseidon last, '' I missed you guys!

Poseidon accepted the hug, '' It's good to see you too, Pandora... Are you happy here?''

Pandora broke the hug, then nodded, '' It's been great years. Thanks for convincing Kratos to take me along with him.''

Poseidon patted her head, '' As long as you're happy, all is good.''

Pandora smiled at him.

'' Now, how about you guide us to Kratos?''

Pandora seemed to finally remember that Laufey needed immediate help, '' Of course! Follow me.''

Pandora went to Hephaestus' side and began to walk faster. Since they were all Gods, the speed was impressive. It didn't take long for everyone to feel that they were passing through a membrane.

'It looks like we've passed through the realm barrier... Giants are really interesting.'

'' Is that the barrier that prevents us from feeling your presence?'' Hestia ran her hand over the barrier several times.

Pandora nodded, ''Yes, Laufey, Kratos' wife, built this for us after we helped her heal sometime ago. Supposedly, it hides our presence from all beings.''

'' And it works very well. We only felt your presence when you got out of the range.'' Poseidon had nothing but praise for Laufey's work.

'This hid Kratos, Atreus, and Laufey until the plot of GOW18 began. Incredible!'

Pandora seemed to have a lot of respect for Laufey, '' Yeah, she's amazing!''

It didn't take long for the group to reach where Kratos was. Atreus was standing next to his father.

''Kratos, Atreus, our guests have arrived.'' Pandora went to the side of Kratos and Atreus.

The two groups exchanged glances until Poseidon went in front of Kratos. The two Gods looked at each other until Poseidon smiled and opened his arms, '' Good to see you, Kratos. How are you?''

Kratos already knew that Poseidon had this new personality, so he ignored him, '' I'm fine... it's good to see you too.''

Poseidon didn't mind his hug being ignored. He patted Kratos' shoulder, '' It's good to know you're okay!'' Poseidon then bent down and stood at the same level as Atreus, '' And you must be Atreus, correct?''

Atreus was curious about this Poseidon guy, '' Yes, I'm Atreus.''

Poseidon opened his arms again, "I'm your uncle! ... ? Well, I forgot how we're related, but we're family. If anyone bullies you, let me know and I'll handle it!''

'' What is bullying?''

Poseidon paused, '' You don't kno- you know what, forget that! Go and meet with the other now.''

Atreus nodded and went to talk to the others. Poseidon and Kratos stood side by side. Poseidon sighed, '' Neither you nor Atreus accepted my hug. My feelings were hurt.''

Kratos starred in Poseidon with his usual annoyed glare.

'' Ok ok, go say hi to the others too, then we'll heal your wife.''

Kratos grumbled but went to talk to the Poseidon group. He was surprised to see Isis, '' Isis, what are you doing here?''

Isis gave Kratos a sad smile, ''I'll explain everything later.''

No one told Kratos yet, that the Egyptian Realm was destroyed.

Kratos nodded and continued to say hi to everyone.

After a brief moment of interaction with the Gods, Kratos said, ''Now that we've said our hellos, can you guys take a look at the situation with my wife?''

Poseidon looked at Hestia and Isis, who nodded, "Sure.''

The entire group entered Kratos' house.

Kratos immediately went to Laufey, '' They have arrived.''

Laufey got up from the bed with difficulty, '' Thank you for coming all this way to help... But I don't know if you can do much.''

Poseidon acted as if the house was his own. He approached Laufey and took her hand, '' Don't worry, sister-in-law. We have the best healer in 2 realms just to help you. You'll be fine in no time.''

Laufey clearly didn't expect someone to act like that, so she gave a forced smile, '' Thank you for your kindness.''

The group then introduced themselves to Laufey, '' I am Poseidon, that one over there is Hephaestus. Those are Hestia, Isis, and Iris.

Laufey smiled at them, ''It's a pleasure to meet you.''

Kratos said after the greeting was over, '' Can you see her condition?''

Isis and Hestia nodded and went to Laufey's side and began to use their powers to see Laufey's condition.

As two goddesses furrowed their browns instantly. Kratos noticed this and said, '' ... What's wrong?''

Isis and Hestia looked at Laufey, who had a look on his face that said, ''please don't say anything''. But Hestia shook her head. Then, she looked at Kratos, '' We can heal her, but...''

'' But what?''

'' It won't be permanent. Since she is not a mortal, I don't know much about her race to make a permanent cure for her. Therefore, she will need constant healing until we find out more about the traits of her race.''

Kratos' face was one of confusion. Pandora and Atreus were also shocked.

'' What do you mean she is not a mortal?'' asked Pandora in confusion.

'Now they know. I hope Kratos takes this well.' Poseidon looked at Kratos and saw that the God had a look of realization.

Hestia continued as Laufey lowered her head, '' Yes. I don't know what race she is, but she is definitely not a mortal. You didn't notice because her structure is almost identical to that of mortals. Her strength, on the other hand, is on the level of the Gods.''

Atreus went to his mother's side, '' Mother... what are you?''

The cleary boy didn't care much about his mother's race, he was just curious.

Kratos, on the other hand... '' Why did you hide this from me?''

Laufey looked guilty, '' I didn't want you to know about this. I was going to take this secret to my grave.''

Kratos asked again, '' Why?''

'' There was a prophecy...''

Kratos left the house as soon as she finished saying 'prophecy'. Laufey stretched her hand towards him but said nothing.

'' Make sure she's okay. Let me take care of Kratos.'' Poseidon said and went after Kratos.