Episode 14: Size Matters

Syonik said...
Thor and Neil should seek the help of the Völva, a Norse prophetess. With her help, perhaps they can see who the girl is, and how they can help her

As we continue...

So the daring duo emerge from the spacecraft and find themselves on a wooded isle. Tall evergreens surround them, extending high overhead. They pause for a moment to take in their surroundings.

"Well now what?" Neil asks.
"Now we search for the girl." Thor replies.
"But how will we find her if we don't even know who she is?"
"The answer is quite simple. We shall first discover her identity. Once that is known it will be easier to figure out who would want to take her."
"But how will we find out who she is?"
"Well...I hadn't thought that far ahead."

The duo walk for an extended period of time. Four hours pass. They see many mushrooms, squirrels (the non-holographic variety), and trees.

Eventually they come across a small clearing. In this clearing is a small hut. In this small hut is a small woman. This small woman happened to come out of the small hut into the small clearing and gave them a small wave...and a small smile.

"Hello," she calls out in her small voice, "What do you want?"
"Are you a witch, perchance?" Thor asks.
"Well, close enough," she replies.
"Can you tell me about a dream I've had?"
"You mean the one with the little girl who's been kidnapped?"
"That's the one!"
"Nope. But I can tell you what your companion's favorite flavor of pudding is."
"Well...that'll have to do I suppose."
"His favorite pudding is..." she begins.
"Yes?" Thor asks.

Suddenly a large hawk swoops down, grasps her in his large talons, and flies away.

"Well that was disappointing," Thor says, dejected. "Well, time to get on with it."

They walk for a few more hours and come across an average sized cave. They walk inside and find a darkly shrouded, average sized man waiting for them.

"Hello," the man greets them, "How may I help you?"
"Well..." Thor begins.
"That was merely a formality. I know what you seek. I know all. The girl is named Samantha Kijk and she has been kidnapped by the fiendish dwarf Fangmeister in the Cave of All Secrets."
"Cave of All Secrets." chimes in Rainbow Valkyrie.
"Wait a minute," Thor says, "You look familiar."
"You met me in 'Episode Four: How Thor Met Frodo or Neil Plays Pokémon.'"
"Wait, what?" Thor asks, befuddled.
"Nevermind. The point is, I instructed you to follow the myna I gave you to the Cave of All Secrets."
"Cave of All Secrets." Rainbow Valkyrie repeats once again.
"Wait a minute," Thor interjects, "Where has the bird been all this time?"
"I've been on your shoulder you dimwit," Rainbow Valkyrie replies, "I'm sorry I don't weigh four hundred pounds, you jerk."
"You can talk?" Neil asks, bewildered.
"Of course I can talk. Why do you think Frodo introduced me as a 'talking myna?'"
"Oh. I forgot about that."

Thor, Neil, and Rainbow Valkyrie leave the cave. Rainbow Valkyrie leads them to a small inlet where a boat is waiting for them. They enter the boat and row to the mainland. They enter the nearby forest and are immediately ambushed by robbers.

So we come to the end of the episode. The duo are surrounded by robbers while their fearful yet faithful bird hides far overhead. How will they get out of this dire situation? As always, leave suggestions in the form of comments Remember, no outcomes, only actions. You give an action, I give an outcome. Updates will be posted when the author decides that the number of comments posted is sufficient.