The Official SMITE Magazine Issue 1 | Page 11

Fiction his head, screeching from the sudden bombardment of noise. Light seared his world as his vision returned. Huge pillars of marble surrounded him. Hundreds, neigh, thousands of people watching in expectation, all waiting for the match to begin. So this was The Arena. “Glad you could finally make it, you old sod.” Ullr smiled. A voice he recognised. The Norse God of thunder, prince to the throne of Asgard. Thor. “Well, I had to show everyone who was truly the best hunter one day or another,” Jeered Ullr, a huge grin spreading across his face. His grin quickly fell as a small gurgling noise sounded behind him. He turned slowly, axes in Issue 1 • May 2014 would to prey. However, the most noticeable thing was the huge teeth. As long and as sharp as swords, yet spanning across his entire oversized head. Each one crusted with who knows what. Tiny chunks of stuff that can only be describes as “food” were stuck between each one. “What is this foul creature, Thor?” said Ullr in disgust. “That, my friend, is our teammate.” “But… But…” Thor gave Ullr a hand, only to find a creature look, and he knew he should in front of him. It was hooded, leave it be. clawed and hunchbacked, and a foul stench emanated from Looking around, Ullr had a him… it?... Ullr wasn’t entirely quizzical look on his face. sure. It brandished a cloak of “Shouldn’t there be five of us?” blood red, a cape of human flesh Thor also looked round, and, instead of hands, there were and sighed deeply. Almost two serrated blades. A demon disappointingly. so hideous in appearance, it “They might be a bit late… It was revolting to even be in the happens sometimes. We will vicinity. have to carry on without them until they get here.” A loud voice Thor waved towards the creature, sounded throughout the arena. and said lightheartedly “Meet “Thirty seconds till minions Bakasura, the local Demon. I spawn.” would say he doesn’t bite, but…” “That would be our cue.” At this moment a huge, jet black head shot out from underneath Ullr smiled. the scarlet hood. Tentacles of Let the games begin. varying sizes swayed back and forth, seemingly of their own “Minions have spawned.” § accord. It’s eyes of crimson scanned Ullr, almost judgingly. It seemed as if he was sizing him up, licking his lips as a predator 11 • GameOn Smite Community Magazine