Chapter 19 - 19-Travelling to _____?

Few days later i met Baldur preparing his horse.

"You ready for the journey?"

"Yes,but are we going by horses?"

"Yes"

I had to go to the stable and get an horse for myself.We then continued onwards on our journey.

Baldur is not exactly a talker like Tyr but he does give all the needed information when asked.

"So where are we going?"

"Did Tyr not tell you?"

"No,he did not tell me anything about where we are going and who will be teaching me."

"Tyr is like that,he likes to keep things a surpise.We are going to Nornheim"

"Nornheim?"I could not remember any information about it.So i asked Balder about it.

"So what kind of a place is Nornheim?"

"Nornheim is located on the Asgardian landmass but it is independently ruled by The Queen of Norns,Karnilla who could be your Teacher if she accepts you."

I found the name somewhat familiar but couldn't remember anything about her.

"Can you tell me about her?"

"Well Karnilla is a powerful sorceress,some say only second to Father himself.She is a just ruler but harsh who is not afraid to give strict punishment.She doesn't like Asgard much and maintains that Nornheim is not a part of Asgard and has fought against us some times."

"If she fights against us then why would she teach me?"

(sigh)"That's where i come in,Tyr is really smart i have to say that.Karnilla sort of likes me and would probably listen to me."

"So do you like her too?"

"Kid, shouldn't you not be asking me this,you don't know anything about me still asking such personal questions."

Well he is right i didn't even know him somedays ago.

"Sorry"

"I can see that you are curious kid and would probably ask Tyr about it later on so let me tell you a story:Long time ago i fell in love with a girl named Nanna,she later killed herself to save me from an oath"

"I am sorry."I didn't know that Baldur had such a sad back story.

"Do you know who she was saving me from?Who placed that oath?"

"Who?"

"Karnilla"

Silence ensued,i mean i couldn't understand how he was ok with taking me to Karnilla but i can't put salt on his wound.

"Let's go back,i will learn sorcery from someone else."I protested.

"Calm down kid,she got my forgiveness a long time ago when she helped Asgard."

"You are really ok with it?"

"Yes kid,though thanks for your concern"