Chapter 86 - Escorted (1/2)

Theoric and the girls took the time to enjoy the view all to themselves since everyone was now inside trying to talk to the Head Priestess.

Io somberly spoke, feeling now was the best time to remind her- ”Anna, remember that Zeus (saying his name spitefully) ordered the gods not to interact with their children, I don't want you to get your hopes up.”

Anna brushed it off- ”I know already, but I've never met my parents, my father having died before I could even look at him and remember who he was, but my mother is alive and I would like to meet her even if the odds are slim, I'll still wish to try.”

Sigyn rubbed Anna's back- ”Don't worry Io, Anna still has us, we'll be here for her.”

Theoric- ”So this Zeus character is pretty bad right?” he asked looking at Io for confirmation since she seemed to have direct beef with him, still unclear what exactly happened between the two. Sigyn having kept their private talk a secret considering her new friend's feelings and Io having yet to open up to him, but he still had a general idea of what happened.

Io scowled while nodding- ”That's right.”

”Then are you not putting Anna and yourself in danger by being here?” he asked, thinking how easy it was for the temple personnel to be able to sense Anna being more then what she was, then he could only imagine what the gods who temples they reside in would be able to feel and tell.

”You don't have to worry about that,” Io said unconsciously rubbing her bracelet, though she did wonder if her protection was enough while being inside the temple. She just had to count on the fact that it was Athena's temple and she wouldn't let any harm come to her daughter.

At this time there was a commotion coming from the porch entrance as they looked over to see people being blocked from following the Head Priestess out, who was now heading towards them with her 4 young priestesses by her side.

Sigyn whispered for Anna to hide.

Anna- ”It's okay Sigyn, I think I have already been found out.”

The old Head Priestess was now standing before Anna with sparkling eyes at having found who she was looking for, and it was more then she could have ever imagined. She could feel something very familiar and even see a little bit of divine brilliance coming off of Anna now that she was standing so close to her.

Head Priestess- ”Sorry to intrude but I was tasked by my lady to bring you to her, I believe you will have much to discuss together.”

Io still feeling protective of all things Anna spoke up first- ”And who exactly is this lady that wishes to speak with her?”

The old woman grinned- ”The great lady Thena of course.”

Anna misunderstanding exclaimed- ”Mother!?” receiving weird looks from the 4 Priestesses.

The old woman receiving a shock of her own at hearing the word mother, felt things cl.i.c.k.i.n.g in her head as it all started to make sense to her. ”I'm sorry but I wasn't told much, only that she requires your immediate presence.”

Anna looked at the others who were also waiting for her response.