DxD: The Dragon Oppai {Chapter 195: Sisters of Fate! ] (Patreon)

Demeter looked out over the horizon behind them with fascination, "I've never been out here before…but I can see the threads of creation. It looks like a tree."

"Yes, according to Hermes, the Norse Pantheon calls it Yggdrasil…the world tree. Gaia once told me about it though she called it by a different name. I never saw it for myself until the first time I visited the Morai," Zeus explained without looking back.

"So these Sisters of Fate…are they your daughters, husband? You never really told any of us what the Fates were," Hera spoke up with obvious contempt.

Zeus sighed, "No, they are not my daughters, though I can see how you would think so. Lachesis, Atropos, and Clotho are the daughters of Nyx and Erebus. They are primordial beings who seek to unravel the mysteries of creation and control the flow of time and fate. They have been my allies for a long time."

Poseidon glanced at the Island in the distance ahead, "Are they the ones who told you how to free us from our father?"

"Among others, yes…they have told me a lot about the world and their knowledge about other pantheons is quite invaluable. I owe a lot of my early successes to them," Zeus replied.

The sound of a horse neighing soon caught all of the Olympians off guard as they saw a flying eight-legged horse running through the air next to them. On its back was a grey-haired man with one eye and a winged helm. He had a spear mounted on his back and was looking over at them from his flank.

"Hermod told us you sought the Fates, King Zeus…I thought I would try to catch you before you arrived. It would seem Ragnarok has destined our crossing of paths. I imagine we are expected," the man spoke with a deep and cryptic voice.

"King Odin? I haven't seen you in over a thousand years. I take it Hermes has convinced you to help deal with the dragon issue?" Zeus replied.

"King Odin, as in the leader of the Norse Gods?" Hera asked, surprised.

"Your son Tyr and our Hermes have both told us about you, Allfather Odin. It's nice to finally meet you, though I wish it were under more pleasant circumstances," Demeter addressed him kindly.

Poseidon stared at the Norse God curiously before addressing Zeus, "How do you know him, brother? You two have met before?"

"Zeus and I met long ago beyond the boundaries of Yggdrasil. Like me, he too sought the knowledge of creation and to know of his fate. King Zeus, do you have any objections to me coming along on your journey to the Morai?" Odin responded.

The eagle's head turned towards Odin, "Our crossing of paths seems fated. You're welcome to join us, Odin. I hope the Fates know more about Ophis."

"Their wisdom should prove invaluable, but I am also on my way to see Mimir and speak with the Norns at the Well of Urd. I would welcome you all as my guests once we're done here," the Norse god replied.

Demeter and Hera traded confused looks before the former spoke up, "What are the Norns?"

"They are primordials just like the Fates. They live beneath the roots of the world tree. Mimir is the smartest god in all the realms…and I left him with the Norns so that they might remake his body. They along with him will have the knowledge we seek about the dragon gods," Odin explained.

"Dragon Gods? I thought we were just concerned about Ophis though," Poseidon shook his head.

Odin frowned, "There are recent events you should all be aware of. Asgard was attacked by four dragons shortly after Hermod arrived to warn us. They were after the Midgard Serpent Jormungandr to join their dragon army. The White Dragon Empress was among them as were the dragons Tiamat, Apophis, and Nidhoggr. They told us what Ophis was after…she seeks to battle the Great Red Dragon of the Apocalypse. The Dragon God of Dreams."

Zeus immediately slowed down forcing Odin to match his speed. He turned his eagle head towards Odin disbelievingly, "She's building an army of dragons to battle another Dragon God?!"

"Yes…such a battle is bound to destroy Yggdrasil and all the beings that reside across all our realms. It is Ragnarok…but nothing like my prophecies or the prophecies others have foretold. This dragon issue is stemming from an even greater problem," Odin answered grimly.

Hera's eyes widened in horror, "Wait…what is Great Red? I've heard of Ophis, but I don't know anything about this Great Red Dragon of the Apocalypse. It's another dragon god?"

"Not a reader of the bible then?" Odin mused, "Great Red is the dragon foretold in revelation. The greatest of all their kind. The ancient Jotnar worshipped him and all dragons know him as the God-Emperor of Dragons. Ophis has power over the infinite void, and Great Red has power over dreams. Though I know little of him myself, Mimir once told me that Great Red was the most powerful being known in existence. Ophis gathering an army to challenge him is proof enough of that."

Zeus sighed heavily, "Well this just got a lot more complicated."

"Why though? Why not let them kill each other?" Demeter asked.

Odin shook his head, "They are ancient and powerful beings easily capable of destroying all of Yggdrasil in the crossfire of battle. Even if one could kill the other, the power it would take to do so would be staggering and apocalyptic."

Poseidon stared at Odin disbelievingly, "So…Ophis seeks to battle this Great Red? Why? What could two dragon gods possibly have to fight over? Is it a matter of pride or dominance?"

"It has something to do with the Dimensional Gap. Apparently, the Great Red stole it from Ophis. I do not know why beings of such power crave the Dimensional Gap, but it is vital that we find out," the allfather replied.