Chapter 23 - Phoenix

                                    

                                          
Disclaimer - harsh language
                          
Dutch just stood there in shock for a second about what you had just said. So did everyone. There was a sadness that filled your eyes like nothing before. It wasn't sadness or pain for you but for Bucky. 
                          
"Are you sure, surely the gods will do something about it," Heimdall said. 
                          
"Well whatever you guys are going to do you better do it fast, because after the gender of the baby is announced, the gods will leave and we are going with them," Arthur said. 
                          
"What?" You asked him in a soft and heartbroken tone. "But you just got here," you said. 
                          
"There is no need for us anymore, you have chosen a path, you no longer need spirit guides," Arthur said before turning to Dutch with a sad look. Dutch just turned to the ground. He had stayed by your side for 5 months, he had acted as a friend you needed. He knew you, well, he raised you so he knew more things about you than maybe even you did. 
                          
"I'll talk to Zeus and Hera and see if they can swap souls for the child," Dutch said before turning around leaving you all to think for a second. 
                          
After a few minutes he came back but in a rushed way. 
                          
"They will, but it comes at a cost," he said with a frown. 
                          
"What is it?" You asked him hesitantly. 
                          
"You will never be able to return to Olympus and they will remove your ability of fire, but the kill mode thing will never leave, ever," he said searching your face for an expression. You stood there for a moment and took in what he had said. 
                          
Never be able to return to Olympus? My powers gone?
                          
"I-I.... we mush do the right thing,  tell them to switch the soul, I'll have to wish them farewell after the party," you sighed as you turned away to go walk. You didn't know where but you just needed to move around. It helped you cope with things, it kept you busy. 
                          
"Y/n, it's time for the reveal," Frigga said excitedly as she snapped you out of thought. You then felt a hand rest on your shoulder. You knew it was Heimdall, without a doubt. 
                          
"Great, where do we go?" You asked with a fake excited tone. Heimdall then took your hand gently and led you to a platform where you could make the announcement. 
                          
Then some guards brought out a gauntlet filled with fire. You bit your lip in anticipation and worry. 
                          
"The gauntlets will change color after one drop of blood it put into the flames of each of the parents. If the fire turns red it is a daughter and if it turns blue it is a son," Odin announced from his throne as you were both given a small pin. You watched as Heimdall pricked his finger before hovering the stabbed finger over the fire. After the drop fell into the fire it sparkled a golden color. You then did the same before hovering your stabbed finger over the fire. 
                          
Time seemed to slow as you watched the drop of blood form before falling down into the fire. You watched as the fire sparked into a tall blaze before calming down. Everyone watched as the fire swirled around for a second as you stood by Heimdall's side. You squeezed his hand as your breathing quickened. 
                          
You all watched as the fire then started to turn a dark shade of blue before going back to a normal fiery orange. Your mouth gaped open for a second before it turned into a smile. 
                          
"A son," Odin announced in a booming and happy tone. You smiled brightly up at Heimdall as you looked into his eyes. He then hugged your tightly but still gently as not to hurt you. 
                          
Everyone cheered as the gatekeeper of Asgard and the Phoenix of Olympus was to have a son, well, former Phoenix of Olympus. Hera seemed to teleport to your side as she hugged you, turning you away from Heimdall.