Chapter 129 - New Goal (2/2)

Athena grew stoic knowing this wasn't going to go well for her after just promising in not so many words to protect her.

Without looking away he asked,- ”Is Anna okay?”

Athena seized her chance to explain,- ”I didn't have time to...”

In no mood for games, Theoric angrily interrupted her,- ”IS ANNA OKAY?!”

Athena not appreciating being yelled out, let it be considering the circ.u.mstance,- ”She's fine, I was able to save her in time.”

Theoric still not looking, asked,- ”And why didn't you save Io as you promised?”

Athena- ”Because he was here for her, I didn't realize in time that her protection bracelet which was protecting her from Zeus's sight was also destroyed when she was turned to stone.”

Theoric gently placed the pieces down before standing up with tightly clenched fists,- ”Tell me, Athena, will you stand against me when I go after him?”

Athena- ”I only do what I have to.”

Theoric swiftly turned to her with fury etched on his face,- ”What does that mean? Can you really defend him after this, after everything, why would you?”

Athena unemotionally responded yet again,- ”I only do what I have to.”

Theoric knowing he can't fight Athena tried to f.o.r.c.i.b.l.y calm himself as he took a deep breath, unclenching his hands, and exhaled,- ”Only what you have to. huh?” he asked squinting his eyes at her.

Theoric then turned and swept his energy out collecting all the pieces of Io and began the process of putting her back together.

Athena moved by his effort spoke,- ”That won't work.”

Theoric grunted- ”Don't stop talking on my account, tell me why.”

Athena sighed- ”When they're turned they've effectively been killed, yes? But this isn't exactly accurate either, to put it simply, their souls are trapped in the stone, but now that the stone was broken the soul has passed on, Hades would have claimed her by now.”

Theoric- ”Hades huh, I can work that.” he said continuing to piece Io back together.

Athena not seeing this end well, tried to dissuade him,- ”Look I know you're angry and want revenge, but going against Zeus and the rest will only get you killed, even your king Odin knew better, don't throw your life away pursuing this, you have so much more to live for, I know my daughter would be terribly sad if you were to die, not to mention your other wives.”

Theoric flared up,- ”Don't you speak about them so easily! Care to take a guess how Anna's going to react knowing you left Io to die.”

Athena furrowed her brows but remained silent knowing there was nothing more to say as she watched him focusing on all the pieces floating around making sure he put it back right.

A while later Sigyn and the girls appeared where they discovered the terrible news, shedding more tears, and finding an unresponsive Theoric trying to put her back together. Thinking this was his way of grieving they left him alone, choosing to believe Athena that Io was as good as dead now since they couldn't speak to Theoric.

Sigyn and the rest waited patiently off to the side with Athena who kept taking glances at Nina wondering what to do about her father's order/threat.