The Runaway Rebels- Book 1

Chapter Three: The Journey

Upon their exit from the Cave of Chaos, Dawn and Ace began a long journey through the baltic landscapes of the Norse Mountains, making their way through the bitter grasp of a snowstorm, and passing through several near-encounters that will be left, for now, for another story.

Regardless, after they had reached the outstretched earth below the tall mountains, Ace turned to The Goddess of Light and spoke,

"Sorry I couldn't teleport us while we were in the Mountains in case anyone hostile might've tried to stop us from reaching the Underworld, plus I kinda owe some people round here, not everyone likes me," at her words, Ace laughed, running a hand through her hair as Dawn narrowed her eyes, her brow furrowing. But before Dawn could question anything, The Goddess of Chaos waved a dismissive hand, continuing what she had been saying,

"Anyway, once we've crossed to Midgard we can get to the Underworld from there. You can give me your jacket now, I'll send it back to the Cave, after all I don't think you'll be needing it anymore." 

"Thank you, you're probably right. Well then... Let's go," Dawn responded as she handed Ace her jacket, watching as the Goddess threw it into the air, the jacket bursting away in a puff of yellow sparks, signalling the two friends to walk on through the portal.

As well as the more commonly known Bifrost (the Bridge between all the Nine Realms) there are several other portals (mostly one-way), scattered throughout the different Realms. 

One of these being of course, the one that Dawn and Ace stepped through. 

This particular portal led to a Landmark which may (or may not) be very familiar to you. 

Stepping into the light of a cool summer's day, Dawn looked around her to see, the towering structure of the Arc de Triomphe behind her, casting a shadow past her and Ace. Upon seeing their surroundings Dawn looked around happily, speaking as she drank in the views,

"Is this Paris then? I've only ever read about it," the Goddess asked Ace. 

"Yeah but it's not where we need to be. Hey maybe when we're finished saving the world you'll get a chance to come back here," replied Ace.

Then, with that The Goddess of Chaos abruptly put her hand on Dawn's shoulder and the two Deities disappeared once more, heading to the city of Athens.

When they arrived in the city, the two Deities ducked into a side alley away from the blazing sun and excitement in the streets. 

Immediately, Ace lay back on the stone wall breathing heavily, her face unusually red. Dawn stared, concernedly at Ace, her heart beginning to beat a little faster as she watched.

"Are you okay, Ace? Ace!" Dawn asked, a panicked raise in volume punctuating her voice.

"Don't worry I'm fine, I'm just not used to teleporting that far and athletics isn't exactly my strong point." She chuckled slightly as her face returned to its usual pale freckly state and her breathing slowed down again. 

"So what? I don't know anyone braver than you," at Dawn's words, Ace looked at round at her with a shocked look on her face, her eyes as wide as saucers. 

"Me? The bravest person you've ever met? You gotta be kidding me right?" Ace asked incredulously as she looked at Dawn who turned round and shook her head, smiling as she continued,

"No. Look at what you're doing now, who else would help me in this? I don't think I've ever met someone who would be willing to stand up for people like that. I know you do it in a really unorthodox way, it's impossible not to see that, but you make a difference, you could make really good changes you know," Dawn said, looking at Ace, who smiled contently- averting her eyes for a moment as she responded,