Gods and Goddesses

[Seer]

<< standing in a place that has inspired many stories and artistic impressions, the six found themselves in a realm with a "dream" like effect all around them. hidden above the clouds that traveled around the earth, they now stood before the mysteriously structured, flawlessly designed Mt. Olympus, the realm of the gods and goddesses and proof that they were all MORE than mere myths.>>

<< they were now about to begin what would be a most memorable and unusual journey, dealing with beings who were, despite their legends, all TOO HUMAN when it came to personal drama. At the most basic level, these beings were nothing more than super powered individuals who lived "elevated" above people who lacked the knowledge and understanding of super humans that abounds in the Six's timeline. That COULD bring some comfort and solace to certain members of the team, but it was not likely that it would be realized before long.>>

<< the team stood together but they were far from it. Haleigh was railing against EVERYONE just about and they hardly had the unified front they needed to pull this off. Alison stood along side Persephone and Nicolas flanked her on the other side, while Haleigh and Delilah of course were to remain behind her at all times. it was time for them to play their roles...and no one seemed too thrilled about it.>>

<< and so we watch>>

 

[Rampage]

Mount Olympus

As Nicolas gave his warning, Delilah acted, creating a wormhole to the surface. To study the phenomenon as he went through it was an amazing experience for Nicolas, actually getting his mind off of his annoyanace and helping him to focus ahead on what was to come. He did not even acknowledge the spell woven by Alison to create understanding.

As he emerged with the team from the wormhole, Nicolas stood agape in front of MOUNT OLYMPUS itself!! The architecture was of couse from antiquity but the craftsmanship was unparallelled. It reminded him of seeing the Great Pyramids for the first time and imagining how cool they must have been when first built. As he reached forth with his TK to "touch the srtucture and surrounding bedrock, he cold sense new metals he was unfamiliar with. Their structures were very strong and they were imbued with what could ony be magic, as they seemed to POSSESS energy of their own. He stood beside Persephone and Alison, waiting for the goddess to take the lead.

 

[Harbinger]

Mt. Olympus

:: Guardian emerged from the worm hole and felt the chill in the air as clouds and mist flowed past them. Mt Olympus.::

:: Even she could not ancitipate the splendor of this mysterious realm but from its peculiar labryinth structure, she expected that the laws of physical space would not apply the same as they did on earth.::

:: taking her place alongside Persephone, she knew it was time for them to play their roles and while HER'S was easier to play than that of Haleigh's or Delilah's, Alison didnt relish it at all. She was the team leader now with Morgan absent and her duty, her PRIORITY was to ensure the safety of the team. If she HAD to blow her cover to come to one of their aid...to protect them from Zeus or anyone else, then she WOULD.::

:: she turned to Persephone, realizing that they hadnt come up with a suitable name for her to use...given that "Alison" was far too MODERN a name for these times and so, for her own bit of amusement she decided....::

call me "Endora" while we're here ( )

:: it was in part because she couldnt come up with anything else that she liked and in part that Endora had always been one of her favorite TV witches.::

:: checking her own instinct to lead the way, she remembered that Persephone would have to walk ahead first and so she waited.::

 

[Persephone]

:: Stiffling a laugh at Alison's name change, it was some much needed humor in the midst of angst and tension. Nodding her head, she leaned back over to Alison. ::

"Understood, Endora. Just refrain yourself from calling me Samantha, will you?"

:: Her tone soft yet lighthearted, it was a small joke on her part. Persephone did know of the television show, Bewitched. In fact, it used to be Darkchilde's favorite as well. ::

:: Walking forward, Alison and Nicolas were a few steps behind, flanked on either side of her. Haleigh and Delilah behind them. ::

"Maintain your distance, all of you. Whatever happens....just stay back."

:: They weren't in the BEST part of this time line. Only weeks earlier, Persephone had KILLED Demeter, Goddess of the Earth, which created a massive uproar among the Gods AND the mortals of the Earth. The 'lighter' of the Gods were angered by this act, and understandably shocked that such thing had happened. While the 'darker' Gods seemed quite pleased to see Persephone step out of her mothers shadow and gain the power that was rightfully hers. The mortals on the other hand were now petrified; not believing it was true to actually kill a God. For Persephone to do such an act made her MORE than powerful in their eyes. ::

:: As Persephone walked forward, the massive thirty foot golden double doors opened revealing a huge throne room. Fifty feet away, large, beautifully crafted chairs fit for royalty, lined the wall afar. Yards and yards of red drapery hung perfectly behind the thones, creating a regal feel to the already gorgeous room. As Persephone and the others continued to walk the length of the large room, only one chair was claimed at the moment....Athena's. Cursing under her breath, Persephone hated....HATED Athena. Both woman loathed each other, but their hate only increased after the death of Demeter. ::

:: Only ten feet away from the steps that lead to the thrones, Persephone lifted her hand indicating she wanted the others to stop. Continuing up the stairs, Persephone wickedly glared at Athena for this was the 'first' time they would be speaking/seeing each other after Demeter's death. ::

"Why Athena, is something wrong? You face is far more contorted than it usually is."

:: The six were used to seeing Persephone be cold and distant. Never picking fights or acting catty. Either just staying quiet or scolding someone when the situation became even too much for her to bare. But in this time period, she was far more cruel. In fact, she enjoyed picking fights with Athena...it was like a lovely past time for her. Pushing buttons, trying to get under her skin. Ahh, those wonderful feelings of hostility were coming back to the tamed Goddess. ::

:: Walking up to Demeter's old throne, Persephone SAT down, running her hands down the wooden part of the arm rails. Crossing her leg at the knee, her black gown went beautifully with the dark green fabrics of the chair. ::

"Hmm...seems to fit me perfectly."

:: Glancing to Athena, her eyes were dark emerald and almost satanic, as she further rubbed salt into Athena's wound. ::

"Wouldn't you say?"

 

[MorningStar]

[ After closing the wormhole, Delilah fell into step next to Haleigh behind Alison...er Endora. It was all she could do not to laugh. But oh, Alison would pay for that later, yes she would.

She looked up and gaped at where they now found themselves - Mount Olympus. The Mount Olympus. It was real. She suddenly felt very fortunate - how many others could say they had seen this sight, that they were a witness to history? It was beautiful, just as she would have imagined it. She felt humbled. It made it easier, somehow, to walk in disguised servitude. It was easy to feel unworthy of this place.

Entering the throne room, she marveled. It was even more beautiful on the inside. But there was someone in there. For the first time since their arrival in Ancient Greece, she felt apprehensive. How was this going to turn out?

She heard Persephone's quip at Athena. ]

Burn...

[ Of course she had the good sense not to say it out loud. Persephone was so confident now back in her own element. Was this the real Persephone we were now seeing? ]

 

[Rampage]

Mt. Olympus Throne Room

As Alison declared her name for this caper, Nicolas almost giggled, smiling widely. He wasn't sure that Endora was an old enough name either, but that mattered little. Persephone's retort was equally light-hearted and for the moment there seemed to be a little light breaking through the cloudy mood of this group.

As the doors opened, a large throne room emerged and the team entered, pecking order intact. From the inscription on her throne it was obvious that Athena was in attendance, and from the dark thoughts that escaped her mind, she was VERY unhappy to see Persephone. Nicolas sent Seph a thought.

I have your back Seph. I am sorry about my disrespect before, I am here for you. Just... be careful.

Though he exuded confidence, Nicolas was worried. It was clear that Athena was not pleased, and he knew from his readings that she was someone who usually kept powerful...allies.

This could be one hell of a fight before the charade has even begun.

As Persephone sat in the throne for Demeter, Nicolas attended the goddess as her thoughts indicated a champion should.

 

[Harbinger]

Mt. Olympus

:: Alison smiled a bit,knowing that the name "Endora" would draw some laughs from the team. just what they needed after all they'd been through in the underworld. She didnt mind at all and clearly Persephone understood too.::

:: as the walked in with Alison and Nicolas just behind Persephone by a step, they entered a large hall with thrones. it was more like a gigantic, marble conference room, most likely where the gods/goddesses would seat themselves for more formal discussions over the affairs of the mortals of earth.::

:: there were other levels , entrances and pillars that could be seen far up to the large vaulted ceilings, some of their orientations were not verticle either, giving proof to Alison's feeling that the laws of gravity and physical space would not apply the same here as they did earth. one person could be sitting vertically, and another could appear on another level standing with a horizontal orientation.::


:: Alison remained silent as Persephone strode forward and interacted with ATHENA, one of the most legendary of all gods/goddesses from antiquity. Persephone was bold, antagonizing and it was clear that was a history of hatred between them. She had referenced Athena more than once before with contempt long before they ever came here but from what Alison had known of Athena...the goddess of wisdom AND WAR...it was not likely that this woman would simply TAKE Persephone's insults and provocation lightly.::

:: Persephone obviously knew what she was doing and from what Alison could see in the timelines, they had returned just shortly after Persephone had killed her own mother, DEMETER, the goddess of nature AND the "mother" in the trinity of the moon. this was something that would no doubt lead to a tremendous fall out on Olympus.::

:: Alison kept her cobalt blue eyes focused as she took at the surroundings and watched Persephone interact with the other goddess.::

 

[Athena]

and so they meet again.

<< Athena sat tall and regal in her throne, watching with an unwavering GLARE as Persephone entered with her unusual looking companions in tow.>>

wretched child. you should have been STRANGLED AT BIRTH!


<< as Persephone stepped forward with arrogance and misplaced confidence, she took the throne of the recently deceased, the MURDERED Demeter and continued to antagonize the goddess further.>>


<< her voice flowed like Ororo's. there was an elegant tone and an almost hypnotic sound to it as it reverberated throughout the marble walls and columns of this massive area they were in.>>

You have the arrogance to return, so SOON after what you have done, you wretched traitor and you speak to ME with such INSOLENCE? I warn you , child. You may be one of us...but YOU may soon join your mother if you do not hold your forked tongue in CHECK.

<< Athena shifted in her seat to make SURE her glare met with Persephone's. she stood up. Athena was quite tall, and possesed of a nice, fit feminine form, her loyal companion, the owl Bupol sat perched perfectly on her arm and looking very alert as it studied Persephone's companions. Athena's owl was much like Morgan's tinkerbell in the way it functioned...an enchanted familiar. Athena walked over to Persephone and stood over her. INTENTIONAL crowding her and making SURE that the woman KNEW she was not welcomed here.>>

WHY are you here? what is it that you want NOW? any welcome that you may have had before has LONG since been worn out. You've stolen your mother's power, DISRUPTED the trinity of the moon and caused unrest on EARTH. You SHOULD be raked across the coals like your foolish cousin Prometheus or better still, HERCULES, who attempted to abuse my Amazons!

 

[Persephone]

:: Keeping her dark glare fixated on Athena as she spoke, Persephone had the nerve to smirk devilishly while being 'repremanded' for her actions. Tapping her nails against the stained wooden arm rail, she rolled her eyes away as Athena stood. At the mention of forked tongue, Persephone mockingly hissed at her before laughing in her face. ::

"Your bark is louder than your bite, old woman."

:: Persephone was the oldest of the six and all of their allies combind. But in these cases, Persephone was considered one of the 'younger' Gods. ::

:: Lifting her full black lashes, Persephone's emerald eyes were breathtaking to say the least, but at that moment, they portrayed nothing more than EVIL and hate. Athena stood in front of her, invading the personal space of the Demi Goddess, and asking why she was here. With a smile, Persephone sat back, creating a bit of space between the two. ::

"And I thought you were considered one of the more intellegent Gods?"

:: Slithering out from behind Persephone's neck, a beautiful black cobra hissed its way down the goddess shoulder, coiling further down her arm. It was any guess where her little friend came from, but he seemed to take a liking to Athena's flying rodent. ::

"Nevertheless, i'll explain it to you slowly, so you can grasp your little mind around it. I'm Demeter's only child, therefore, in the unfortunate likelihood of her death, everything that was once hers, now belongs to me."

:: Standing slowly, the cobra's neck was now fanned outward, and mouth open wide. Venom dripped from it's fangs, the serpent almost acting like a protective dog. ::

"Which means, this throne, and all it's little perks that go along with it, are now mine. Funny how these things work out."

:: At this point during Athen and Persephone's conversation, Persephone was acting very coy and snide, enjoying the fact that Athena was standing before her angry and on the verge of attacking her. But the goddess cool confidence disappeared almost instantly as she stepped closer to Athena. With her voice low and her tone as cold as ice, Persephone kept her narrowed eyes fixated on Athena. ::

"Your underestimation of me already caused one Gods loss of life. Care to continue down that path, Athena? See how many MORE die at my hand? Because I can garentee you, my SPINELESS mother was only the FIRST of many more to come."

 

[Rampage]

Mt. Olympus Throne Room

As Athena approached Persephone, Nicolas muscles tensed, ready for action. While a bit repulsed by the idea of one killing their own mother, he understood that it was a much different time. Beside, he was on PERSEPHONE'S side, no one else's in this Pantheon. He held his instinct to strike as the goddesses quarreled, smirking as Persephone's King Cobra made an appearance.

She was a magnificent specimen, clearly in excess of 18 feet long as far as he could see, and as deadly as any animal that ever slithered the Nile's riverbed. Nicolas had to fight the urge to study her more closely as he watched the serpent create a little space for their resident deity.

 

[Athena]

Mt. Olympus

<< Athena looked down at the goddess even as she stood up to "stand her ground.", the goddess of wisdom and war could tolerate NO MORE of this! Persephone's every move, every word reeked of inexplicable arrogance and defiance in the face of a woman FAR more powerfull and potent.>>

<< WAR was Athena's platform. She had the power, and when necessary to remind people or other gods of that, she would not hesitate.>>

you think TOO much of yourself, little sprite.

<< she snatches the cobra with a lightning move of one arm and hurls it away as it is now engulfed in flames. and in that same moment, Bupol departs his mistress' arm and flies to safety as Athena strikes at Persephone, backhanding her with such force across the jaw with a closed fist.>>

would you WAR with me and see who IS the next to DIE? because i can assure you, braggart...that it will NOT be ME.


<< her voice was sharp and full of power and resounding effect as she struck the goddess.>>

do you wish your companions to remain LOST here without their little tour guide?

 

[MorningStar]

[ Delilah flinched in spite of herself as Persephone was HIT by Athena. And that woman looked like she packed quite a punch. She doubted even Haleigh would be a match for the goddess, by the look of her. This was all going south, and fast. Delilah felt helpless, as all she could do was watch the two gods duke it out, not able to intervene. But if things got THAT worse, would they be forced to?

Athena's last statement made Delilah's ears perk up. She'd called them Persephone's "companions". Not servants. Companions. Was the jig up already? Had they been found out before they'd even begun? ]

 

[Persephone]

:: Athena reached forward, snatching the black cobra away, tossing it aside in a fury of flames. One among a thousands she owned; far from a tirumphant blow. But the blow that Athena inflicted on Persephone next was much more effective. The back of her closed fist slammed across the demi goddess jaw with such force, it literally caused Persephone's head to whip to the side and her body to stumble in the same direction. ::

:: Holding onto the thone she stumbled into, Persephone's jaw ached painfully, but she didn't waver. Lifting her fingers to her lip, blood leaked from the corner of her mouth where her skin had been split. Looking at the blood painted on the pads of her fingers as she turned back to face Athena, Persephone didn't show any hints of pain as she stared her down. Moments of silence passed before Persephone SPIT a wad of acidic blood straight into Athena's face. ::

"We'll see."

 

[Rampage]

Mt Olympus Throne Room

As Athena destroyed the magnificent cobra and backhanded Persephone, Nicolas grabbed his axe in one impossibly swift motion but he did not move otherwise. His hands returned to their former positin and he simply stared at Athena, waiting for Persephone's next move.

He smiled as he realized what she would do, then watched her do it in her own style, spitting hot acid in Athena's face.

 

[Athena]

Mt. Olympus

<< Athena did not move her body as she struck Persephone, but PERSEPHONE was moved. a further demonstration by Athena to PROOVE who the LESSER goddess was. Whether or not the Six were keen enough to pick up on this was not her concern at the moment as the young goddess managed to demonstrate moxy inspite of just being back handed with brutal force by Athena, the goddess of war.>>

<< Athena continued to lock eyes with Persephone and to her surprise, Persephone RETURNED the eye lock. she wasnt backing down like she had before. Something about her was DIFFERENT, something was..BOLSTERING her resolve even in the face of odds like this?? Athena sensed a change in her that would mean her tactics and her behaviors were now unpredictable.>>

<< as the younger goddess responded, she SPAT at Athena....it happened so quickly and while Athena didnt FLINCH, she DID move with lightning reflex to block with her hand, the wad of spit...it BURNED her flawless skin..stinging like the words that fell out of that wretched goddess' mouth.>>

AHH!!

<< Athena cried out with indignation.>>

you STUPID CHILD!

<< her voice raised and now booming with a feminine force throughout the throne room.>>

you're OWN shade will be the NEXT to grace the river styx in the underworld!

<< as she lunged forward, an odd sound was heard as a beautifull sword and shield manifested in energy like forms around her anticipating hands. she slammed into Persephone with her body to knock her down and raised her sword, intending to DECAPITATE her.>>

YOURS will be a fate FAR WORSE than ANYTHING you intended for Demeter, you pathetic WENCH!

<< the sword slices through the air, held with PERFECT dexterity by Athena as she intends to seperate Persephone's head from the rest of her body.>>

 

[Harbinger]

Mt. Olympus

:: Guardian watched the brutal exchange between Athena and Persephone.::

Persephone is placing herself in GRAVE danger by provoking Athena! but I can see the most likely outcome of this will be that she is saved by the arrival of the OTHER gods/goddesses.

:: her eyes watched intently as Athena destroyed her pet cobra and then backhanded her so brutally. She would NEVER tolerate that kind of abuse from ANYONE..but this was a different time, these beings were a race unto themselves and did things their own way.::

:: she wanted to help Persephone as well...not just stand there. they WERE a team after all. BUT she knew this was what must occurr. as Rampage went to pull out his axe...Alison..."Endora"...placed a hand on his hard bicep and whispered..::

stay where you are Nicolas. it is not your place...ANY of our place...to interfere.

:: she knew he would stay his hand...but he moved so quickly, it was INSTINCT for him.::

:: she turned back and watched as Athena LUNGED for Persephone...::

Hecate...if you are here...help your friend NOW before its too late!

 

[Persephone]

:: Getting the reaction she hoped for, Persephone did not smile or smirk, her face was cold and hard. But the glint in her eyes expressed all the pleasure that she was surpressing from her face. Athena's thunderous voice roared throughout the throne room of Mount Olympus. With the goddess' body slamming into her own, Persephone dropped to a knee. Withdrawing her Mystic Daggers from their holsters--which were hidden beneath her gown--Persephone put them in an "X" fashion, catching the blade of Athena's sword before it inched any closer to her. Although Athena's strength out matched her own, Persephone's daggers carried Hecate's charms of mystic energy. They began to glow a brilliant green, blasting Athena's sword back, giving Persephone room to back away to the side. ::

"Never underestimate your enemy...isn't that rule number one during war?"

 

[Zeus]

With halls hallow and vacent, the exchange between Persephone and Athena could easily be heard. Zeus was far from pleased at Persephone's arrival. She had murdered his SISTER, a woman whom he dearly loved and admired. So for him to know his sister fell at the hands of a power hungry brat like Persephone angered him immensley.

Entering the throne room from one of the side hallways, Zeus witnessed Persephone SPIT in the face of Athena! Gripping his hands into tight fists as Athena lashed out with a violent attack, showing great skill, Persephone managed to avoid it. Outraged, Zeus approached Persephone from behind, pulling the lot of her waist length hair, and wrapping it around her own throat creating a noose. Pulling her tightly against his body, his strength was far beyond Athena's, making Persephone's ability to breath, non existant.

"FOOLISH GIRL!"

Zeus' voice roaring loudly throughout the throne room.

"You DARE show your face here after MURDERING my SISTER! Then SPIT in the face of ATHENA?! I will KILL you with my bare hands!"

 

[MorningStar]

[ As Athena prepared to strike Persephone down, Delilah felt her own luminescence intensify and she desperately wanted to intervene. She had to force her body to calm itself. Luckily, Persephone was quick enough to block Athena's blow...this time.

But then Delilah felt a force enter the room...ZEUS himself! Things went from bad to worse as Persephone was being strangled. She desperately looked from Haleigh to Alison to Nicolas to the gods before her, hoping for some sign that they could intervene. For surely Persephone could not defeat Zeus alone... ]

 

[Aphrodite]

- Quickly running in behind Zeus just in time to see him grab Persephone's hair and use it to strangle her, Aphrodite's face expressed nothing but worry. -

"Zeus! Stop it! Now!"

- Yelling out, Aphrodite, Goddess of Love, didn't dare touch Zeus, but came up beside him, looking at him with pleading eyes. Aphrodite had no quarrels with Persephone in the past, but that didn't mean she condoned the murder of Demeter. -

"Damnit, Zeus! Let her go!"

- Waist length blonde locks, curled to perfection, fell beautiful along her white silk gown. Aphrodite was gorgeous beyond anything any history book could had written. Breathtaking and natural. Although gorgeous, Aphrodite had a heart of gold, wanting nothing more than for everyone to love one another. Very naive, but nevertheless, an asset that further made this goddess beautiful beyond words. -