RWBY: The Song of House Valkyrie

It was time. Everyone was packed for the perilous journey to Atlas. On their walk to the station, Nora noticed the glum look on everyone’s faces.

Nora: Hey guys? I know that this is a matter of upmost importance and all, but there’s no need to be so gloomy.

Ozcar: Sorry, Miss Valkyrie but we are pressed for time right now. We need to get the Relic to Atlas without any delays.

Nora: I know, I know. I just thought maybe I could help lighten the mood a little.

Weiss: What did you have in mind?

Nora: *smirks* Well… my voice isn’t as angelic as yours, Weiss, but I’m pretty good at singing.

Ren: She is. Can confirm.

Ruby: Ooooh! What song are you gonna sing?

Nora: An ancient song that was passed down by my ancestors for centuries; Sovngarde!

Jaune: *snickers* It’s a song inspired by Skyrim.

Nora: *deadpans* Damn it, Jaune! You couldn’t play along just this once.

Jaune: *laughs* Sorry, I couldn’t resist.

Yang: It would definitely make this trip less of a slog. Count me in.

Blake: It couldn’t hurt to listen.

Ozcar: Well alright then. Miss Valkyrie, take it away.

Nora: Gladly!

As they continued walking, Nora closed her eyes and began to sing. What followed was one of the most beautiful sounds they had ever heard.

Nora: From the mists of the mountains a deafening call bellows down over the plains on a host of battle-worn ears it does fall, pushing out through the thunder and rain.

These men of the north they have suffered too long. The anger it swells in their veins of the spirited roars of lost warriors’ songs. Distant echoes are all that remain.

Weiss: *eyes wide*

Ruby: *mouth gaping*

Nora: And my voice is my violence! Clear the sky’s frozen tears! And no more we’ll be silent with this Sovngarde song in our ears!

And we stand tall, sons of the snow. We will not fall under these blows. For our hearts they are hardy, our spirits are strong and our voices are lifted into this Sovngarde song.

Blake: *almost dropping her bag* Oh my-!

Yang: *low whistle* Daaaaaamn!

Suddenly, Nora started clapping her hands, making the beat go faster. A wicked smile crossed her lips and she continued her song.

Nora: Conquer the anger and ravenous rage Make it a part of your power! Pummeling down let your bloodlust engage! Under your force they will cower!

Feeling the fury so pure and so bright! Breaking the bonds of surrender! Under the moon for our home we will fight! And we will die to defend her!

And my voice is my violence! Clear the sky’s frozen tears! And no more we’ll be silent with this Sovngarde song in our ears!

And we stand tall sons of the snow! We will not fall under these blows! For our hearts they are hardy, our spirits are strong! And our voices are lifted into this Sovngarde song!

Jaune: That’s our Nora. *smiles*

Ren: *nods* You got that right.

Nora: These perilous peaks onthe rim of the sky. I move in the midst of the clouds drifting by. At the top of the world onn a white doomful day, men of wisdom will show me the way.

And we stand tall, Sons of the snow. We will not fall unnder these blows. For our hearts they are hardy, our spirits are strong and our voices are lifted into this Sovngarde song.

Ruby: That… was… AWSOME!!!!!!

Nora: You like that? You should hear the original. I have it on my scroll! *whips out scroll*

Ruby: Send it to me!

Nora: Can do! Yang?

Yang: Do you even need to ask?

Nora: Blake? Weiss?

Blake: *smiles* Definitely. That song was amazing!

Weiss: It sure was. Send it over, please.

Nora: *finger snap* You got it!

Ozcar: It would seem that spirits are indeed lifted. Good job Miss Valkyrie.

Nora: Awww, thanks cute boy Oz! *hugs him*

Ozcar: AGH!!! Miss Valkyrie, I told you to stop calling me that!

Nora: Hmmm… Nope! *hugs him more*

(I was listening to Sovngarde Song by Miracle of Sound yesterday and my first thought was of Nora. It’s just perfect for her!)