94 Orders to kill (2/2)

Marcus patted her head before letting his cold hand rest on hers that held his bicep in a deathgrip. \”It shall be fine. If Prometheus said they well accept this then they shall.\” He said in a soothing heavy accent.

\”Yeah, he said they would accept it... he didn't say they wouldn't be pissed!\” She whispered barely peeking out from behind his arm.

\”You in the back, have you something to say? Say it aloud then, if you deem it more important than what I say.\” Zeus's loud bombing voice roared through the room, his eyes burning into Isha as the others parted to reveal her.

\”Shit...\” Her hand quickly flew to her mouth as the word slipped out. \”No... no Sir... I have nothing to oppose you, great god of gods, son of Cronos, only that we should not be bothering your greatness with these problems... as your chosen lot, we should deal with these matters on our own... and leave you be... to your many other more important tasks...\” She stumbled through her ramblings as she focused her gaze on his enormous feet.

He nodded, pleased with her praising and intrigued by her beauty. \”Yes well, that is true enough. Now, why are you here then?\” His intimidating gaze fell on the group.

Prometheus stepped forward, refusing to show any signs of intimidation. \”God Zeus...\” He looked around the three gods seated on the thrones before them. \”God Posideon, Goddess Athena... As I am able to see into the future and know the possible outcomes of this matter, the reason you granted me this position, oh great Zeus, I know the best outcome for this matter is to let you judge the matter yourselves.\”

\”And what is this matter you speak of?\” Athena asked, her curiosity spiked.

\”The unnamed daughter of Calypso and Odysseus, my Goddess. She has become a burden on the people, preying on men and ships...\” He looked pointedly at Posideon as he continued, \”Whether it is the creatures nature or a curse of pour circumstance, I feel that the gods would be better suited to determine her fate... after all, she started life an innocent enough child, thrown to the sea by a disgruntled, grieving woman only moments after she was forced set loss her only love.\”

Zeus nodded in understanding. \”I see...\” He ran his massive hand through his long white beard. \”We will deliberate this matter amongst ourselves and send word to you once it is decided.\” With a flip of

his wrist, the council was returned to their courts inside the Parthenon.

Isha let out a long breath she hadn't realized she was holding. \”Dang, I figured at least one of us would lose a head or some bit of something...\”

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\”Clearly this is the result of your doing, Brother.\” Zeus declared as he sized up Posideon. \”Had you not sought to feed your own need for vengeance against our beloved Odysseus, this creature in question wouldn't be in existence... or encouraged by a spiteful goddess such as Calypso in the first place.\”

Posideon shrugged. \”He deserved it. You'd done the same had it been one of your sons.\”

Zeus narrowed his eyes, \”Is that how you see me, brother? Petty like you?\” He ran his fingers through his long beard, \”My decision has been made. Since this started because your son fell short against beloved Odysseus, then it shall be settled by one of your sons against this creature. If he shall be bested then it is a simple failing of your seed... if not then consider your vendetta against our beloved Odysseus to be over, a child for a child. I will let you chose which son to send.\” He then turned to Athena. \”Dear daughter send for Hermes. Have him deliver my decision to the council and have him bring with him back whichever of Posideon's sons that is chosen.

Posideon stood. \”Never mind that. I shall go to my son and bring him before you myself.\” With that Posideon slammed his trident onto the ground and he and it both dissolved into water. He materialized moments later in a stream that had been polluted with thick inklike blood. \”Ha... Well, this is disgusting...\” He held out his free hand as he watched the murky waters drip from his body. Snarling his nose he glanced around him. He let out a long sigh as his gaze settled on the strongest of his sons. Glancing back down at the ink-stained waters surrounding him he chuckled, \”I suppose I should expect as much when seeking out Orion.\” He watched patiently as his son took down the creature he was battling. When it was over and Orion was the obvious victor he stood and applauded. \”Good work as always, son.\”

\”Father? What are you doing here?\” Orion asked more than a little surprised.

\”I have a job for you... and I need you to win, understand?\” Posideon said as he glided closer to his son. \”You may need to call on your brother Areion as well, but do not let him be seen by the heavens out of stallion form. I am only to send one son, my strongest...\” He placed a hand on Orion's well-sculpted shoulder. \”But I can't risk your injury or death... You are never to be seen at the same time understand? And if ever you are asked to review the events that are to come, you are not to mention his involvement... if it's unavoidable then make it seem spontaneous, do you hear? It can never be linked to this mission or it will more than likely be the death of you both.\” He released Orion's shoulder and stepped back. \”Report to Olympus riding your mighty stallion in three days hence.\” He lifted his trident but froze when Orion yelled out.

\”Wait! Then why us, father?\” Orion asked in confusion. \”And are you saying to ride... my brother?! Are the gods not going to recognize him?\”

\”Because if you ride him they will not suspect, and because together you are mighty and will be able to best any beast.\” With that Posideon slammed down his trident again and dissolved into the waters.