3 Chapter 3 – Mischief of the young gods (1/2)

Tall Pillars that seemed to reach the skies stood upright at both ends of the hall, in perfect symmetry. Engraved on them was the most sophisticated designs ranging from flora to beasts and different sentient beings. If one stared long enough at these pillars they would find an epic saga unfolding before their eyes. Such was the power and beauty of the engravings.

Crystalline torches made to look like roses, with green and purple flames lit the surroundings. They were placed intermittently on both sides but one wouldn't be able to find a single flaw or feel displeasure in their placements.

Looking down at the floor one would be astonished.For what covered the floor was neither material nor stone but clouds. The purest and whitest of clouds lay beneath the feet of any who stood in the hall.

In this majestic hall, the focal point was not the pillars nor was it the floor of clouds but it was a circular stone table at the far end of it. The table was slightly elevated from the rest of the room which made it clear that it was meant to be the centre of attention. The engravings and designs on the table outmatched even the pillars. All the images on it were in constant motion as if every carving was a representation of a living being. 5 plain seats were placed around the table and on each sat a person with a unique aura that could put the sophistry and beauty of the whole hall to shame.

Placed in a corner of this hall was a crude pedestal. It was obvious with a single look that the one who placed it here held little to no significance for the object placed on it.

On the pedestal was a glowing orb. This orb was the topic of discussion and argument of the 5 fearsome individuals at the table for today. And this unseemly orb was the soul of Adam.

Standing around this orb were four kids who had managed to sneak up to it without the consent of the five at the table.

”Big sister Athena, we really shouldn't be here!” one of the boys in the group said timidly. His skin was fair and pale, almost like a sculpture. Anyone who saw him would come to the same conclusion. He was the cutest kid they had ever seen. It was almost impossible for him to not grow into a beyond handsome man.

”I said its okay, so it is. Trust me. Have we ever gotten in trouble and not gotten out of it? I have always saved us. And ill do it this time too. Don't worry so much you little scaredy cat.” The girl called Athena spoke up. There was a crafty glint in her eyes and it seemed as if no one could rebut her once she spoke. It was almost as if logic itself sided with her.

”Eros, you are a man. I agree with sister Athena on this. You have to be more forthright and bold.” The other boy of the group spoke up. He was bold like the sun and brilliance shone from him.

”There are also times when only sister Athena gets away but we get punished, brother Apollo.” The last girl of the group pitched in. just like her twin brother Apollo, she also had a sense of boldness but there was a sharpness in her gaze that made anyone who looked at her feel like prey.

”Ahh, we are already here so what's the point of bickering now?” Athena said hoping to change the topic before it got out of control.

”sister always knows what to say… but it's fine, let us see what the adults are arguing about” the sharp-eyed girl caved in.

Hearing the last voice of reason also side with Athena, Eros could only pout and slightly complain ”Big sister Artemis!” before caving in himself and resigning himself to his fate.

”So what is this thing?” Apollo asked.

”hehe, this brothers and sister is the soul of a mortal!”seeing them all hooked in, she couldn't help but gloat a bit.

”The soul of a mortal!” All three of them repeated in unison and they're eyes couldn't help but start inspecting the orb. The glow in their eyes only intensified the more they looked at it.

”Sister you are amazing! How did you know?” Eros couldn't help but compliment in admiration. He then turned to look at Athena and asked puzzled.

”hehehe, I know everything, you know?” unable to hold back after being complimented she puffed her chest out and put her hands on her hips and said. ”I heard father say it. So it must be true”

This answer seemed to be able to convince the other two as well and all three nodded in understanding.