Gods and Goddesses

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Watching the interactions between the Godesses [and Zeus] was a little surreal for Haleigh... they seemed so... HUMAN. Their problems and attitudes, their relationships and behavior, even their tendencies toward self-absorbtion and pride were of the human condition... In fact, the longer Haleigh watched, the more she was of the opinion that these 'god/godesses' were simply people quite like the Six... superpowered individuals and little else... it just so happened that in THIS time having abilities like theirs was cause to be celebrated and WORSHIPPED, as opposed to being hunted and PERSECUTED. It was an interesting theory. Haleigh wondered how THESE beings would function in the 21st century, and she could only assume quite a few of them would self-destruct or be captured. Times have certainly changed... A man like Zeus wouldn't last too very long, that's for sure. She thought, as she remained still and as unnoticeable as possible.

There were quite a few shows of power and even the way they TREATED each other seemed to echo the Six's own relationships. there was usually someone fighting with someone else, a couple of steady, no fail alligiances and some inbetweens as well. Despite Persephone's and Athena's mutual aversion, Haleigh found herself intrigued by the 'Goddess of War and Wisdom'... she was levelheaded, and while she HAD shown an outburst of anger initially, she had hidden emotion away since and remained pretty calm overall, AND showed awareness in that she didn't let the unknown 'visitors' among them go unnoticed. Too bad Haleigh was playing pauper.... she might have liked to have a nice long chat with the woman.
 
Mt Olympus

:: Alison felt an almost NATURAL contempt for Hera, she set woman kind back CENTURIES the way she pined after Zeus, a man who was so full of himself it was amazing that anyone ELSE could fit into the room! his EGO entered the room 5 minute before HE did!:

:: Hecate was like the BLUEPRINT for Morgan. She could see so many of her traits in Morgan, even Karen for that matter. This was the beginning of "witchcraft" as they knew it in their timeline and watching Hecate was like watching an artform come to life. In her presence, Alison felt surprisingly safe.::

:: As the confrontation continued, it was remarkable how each goddess/god seemed to be the total personification of some personality type. there was "the powerfull bitch[hecate]", "the macho pig[zeus]" , "the wicked bad girl[persephone]", "the easy going peacemaker [aphrodite]" , "the cold intelligent snob [athena]" and finally , what Alison considered to be "the bane to feminism[Hera]". As the OTHERS had no doubt already observed...this group of beings were not TOO unlike THE SIX in their various line ups from the past till now..and so, dysfunctional and character flaws were NOT unique to The Six in theirs or ANY OTHER timeline!::

:: the bitterness between Hera and Hecate was matched only by that of Athena and Persephone. It was also interesting that Athena and Hecate...seemingly the strongest goddesses present had- at best- a strictly professional relationship. No friendship or bonds beyond that at all. they respected one another and it was mentioned that both played a key role in the gods/goddesses being able to even HAVE moments like this [post Cronus]. and Hecate was SURE to make sure Zeus never forgot that while he continued to bluster on about being "the king of the gods".::

I would've put HIM on ice ages ago

:: she thought as she took a moment to admire her own nails, ignoring his attempt to reprimand Hecate for using her power against Hera. Athena of course prooved to be true to her mantle as she advised them to reign themselves in if for NO other reason than the fact they had visitors present...she was referring to The Six who were garbed in various outfits and they immediately indicated their roles but would the gods/goddesses take notice of them now? Zeus departed, along with Hera (in lion form) leaving Hecate, Aphrodite , Athena and Persephone with the Six. ::

:: it seemed that for now...this reunion was all that would happen and that more direct interaction would take place later. Alison saw the most likely time thread involving the team returning to the underworld castle...with Hecate and things would get very interesting from that point on for ALL of them.::
 
[ Hecate stood tall and unfazed by Zeus' indignant rebuke of her]

and yet, you can do NOTHING abou it. I am NOT one of your children, NOR am i subject to their heirarchy that others here seem to adhere too. I have no need of YOU OR this place.

[ true enough, Hecate didnt even RESIDE on Olympus permanently, in part because she couldnt stand Hera and if they stayed in the same realm for long...there would be war and also in part because while she was happy to help destroy Cronus, she could hardly identify with some of the other self absorbed pursuits of the gods/goddesses there. Not that she was ABOVE being self absorbed HERSELF...but she just didnt want to be all the way "IN" with them like that. She may have had the respect of Zeus, Hades, Poseidon and Athena and she was close friends with Persephone... but Hecate was still not truly apart of this scene and it showed.]

[Hera freed herself from Hecate's stone entrapment and attempted to show some type of boldness by roaring loudly. the goddess of witchcraft merely stared at her, THROUGH her with seething contempt, wanting to MURDER her just as Persephone had murdered Demeter.]

stay in that form TOO long and I may have to check into having you SPAYED.

[ Hera took her leave, and Hecate continued to stare with evil glint in her eyes...it was a look the others had seen before from Morgan when SHE was contemplating brutal violence or revenge. there was something MORE here than mere rivalry. Hera had WRONGED Hecate once before and Hecate was NOT known for her forgiveness...and as for Zeus? the mere fact that he DESTROYED what would have been the courtship between Hades and Hecate by forcing Persephone to marry Hades (part of her penance for murdering Demeter) ....the fact that Hades didnt do MORE to contest it....all of these things were still churning in Hecate's icy heart and bitter mind.]

Well, now that the VERMIN have left...

[ she said with a lofty tone]

what or should i say WHOM have you here, Persephone?

[looking upon the Six who were standing at various places around or behind Persephone]
 
:: Rolling her eyes as she crossed her arms along her chest, Persephone couldn't take much more of Zeus' macho hysterics and Hera fawning over him. Glancing to the six, if they had any expectations of how the 'real Gods' lived and acted like, i'm sure they went all out the peverbeal window. The Gods were powerful yet very human-like. They bickered, fought, held grudges, belittled one another, like the best of them. Persephone was certain she would be hearing an ear full whenever they got a moment alone. ::

:: With Zeus and Hera leaving, Hecate quipped one last time before turning her attention to the six. Asking the million dollar question, Persephone waved her hand dismissively at the six. ::

"No one of interest. Well except for Endora over there. She's my newly appointed Seer. Quite good actually."

:: Glancing to Athena before looking back at Hecate. ::

"I'm trying to avoid surprise attacks, afterall."
 
Mt. Olympus' Throne Room

As the drama seemd to subside, Hecate turned her attention to the group. Persephone kept the ruse, although Nicolas suspected that Hecate knew the deal. Hell, even Athena probably knew what was up at this point. Nicolas looked back, nodding out of respect as Hecate surveyed them, standing tall and proud. With a lightning-quick movement of his hand, his axe re-positioned itself back behind him, and he waited for the next move, watching for a sign of what Persephone was going to do...
 
Mt. Olympus

<< athena too cast her eye upon the group with Persephone. taking note of
of Rampage, who appeared to be some sort of exotic, beautifull ebony skinned warrior. she looked upon the two hand maidens behind Persephone. strange that they were both so beautifull..and yet they were ONLY servants? one of them seemed to have a sort of luminescence about her...and Athena leaned in...narrowing her eyes as she starred at them closer even as Persephone waved dismissively at them.>>

knowing you...these companions of yours are HARDLY here by accident. You always DID feel the need to surround yourself with people to help bolster your own position and now you of all of us have a SEER in your midst? Is she anymore reputable than anyone ELSE you have brought through these halls in times past?

<< Athena felt Perspehone was HARDLY worth that kind of protection afforded by a seer....and usually the people she consorted with on earth were hardly credible. would Endora be any different?>>

but this warrior you have here. he almost radiates of strength and vitality. he is no warrior that has paid homage to ME at the parthenon...where did he come from?

<< she continued to survey Nicolas, standing nearly as tall as he did AND noticing the way Hecate seemed to "size him up".>>
 
:: the longer she stood here, the more "bored" she became...surprising considering this was one timeline she had never been to by design before. maybe it was because of what she had just seen..the dysfunction on mt olympus was no different than the dysfunction in Illustra. there was MORE here than met the eye...and they would see that..but at the MOMENT...Alison felt rather underwhelmed...perhaps the walking trainwreck that is Zeus and Hera WAS more fun to watch than she admitted?::



:: as Hecate inquired about them, Guardian felt more than a little irritated. Even in her slightly "elevated" role as the Seer for Persephone, she and the rest of the group were regarded as afterthoughts...and these beings that she had just observed were no more enlightened than the Six were...especially Zeus and Hera who seemed the MOST antiquated of them all.::

:: Persephone was certainly keeping up appearences...even if she had previously stated that she didnt look forward to these moments. Athena and Hecate looked Rampage over, and Athena suspected "Endora" of being yet another one of Persephone's "frauds"..what the hell did Persephone DO in this timeline?? The goddesses and gods gave her NO kind of inch.::

::if NOTHING ELSE, Alison, aka Endora longed to use her powers to force Athena and the goddesses to realize that SHE was the "real thing" when it came to the seers/soothsayers of this time. She was the best at what she did. ::
 
:: Hearing Athena speak, Persephone let out an rather loud sigh indicating that she was less than pleased that she was asking questions. Letting out a low laugh, Persephone moved past Hecate and over to Alison. ::

"For a woman as WISE as you are, Athena, it astonishes me that you STILL underestimate my abilities and connections. But that's alright; continue to stand on your warped little pedestal."

:: Placing her hand on Alison's back, Persephone nodded her chin in the direction of the seer, while keeping her eyes locked on Athena. ::

"Not that I, nor Endora, have anything to prove to YOU. But go ahead, darling. Ask my seer anything you ice block of a heart desires."

:: Putting a little pressure on Alison's back to give her the cue to move forward, Persephone was sure that she would enjoy showing Athena AND Hecate her abilities. As for Delilah and Haleigh, Persephone glanced back to them, hoping they wouldn't take her dismissiveness to heart. ::
 
Mt. Olympus

<< Athena looked down at Persephone with utter contempt.>>

when it comes to YOU, little sprite. I'm AMAZED that you've even lasted THIS long. Your relevance is MARGINAL at best. you have NO following on earth among the mortals and hardly merit the use of a seer AND a warrior such as THIS

<< gesturing at Rampage.>>

and you STILL have not explained where he comes from. He is no warrior that has ever paid homage to me at the parthenon. clearly he is NOT from Greece.

<< Athena couldnt wait to hear what Perspehone would offer as an explanation for this unusual, yet no less handsome looking man that stood before them. it would most likely be a lie.>>

<< as Persephone offered Endora's abilities to test, like some paltry hype woman for a two bit magick act, Athena scowled at the woman's arrogance.>>

this woman should not have to suffer the misfortune of being in YOUR service.

<< as Endora slowly stepped forward, Athena noted how cool and "together" she kept it. her cobalt blue eyes were so intriguing, Athena couldnt help but stare into them for a moment.>>

Endora, tell me, what do you....a "would be" Seer... see in our future? the future and livelyhood of those who reside on Mt. Olympus?

<< a general question at best...and since the gods and goddesses were immortal (at least in theory) Athena expected this woman not to know that and therefore proove herself to be a fraud. she stood and watched.>>
 
deadly visions

:: Guardian felt Persephone's hand on her back....anyone who had worked with her on the team long enough knew she didnt like being touched. she was VERY stand offish that way...and only in the most extreme or transitional times did she show any type of physical interaction with someone. She STRUGGLED not to flash a glare at Persephone for touching her as she felt herself being ushered forward a bit. She instead allowed herself to slowly step foward with a forboding presentation as she nodded her head slowly to Athena.::

:: her facial expression remained cool, "stone" like as her cobalt blue eyes with Athena and while the goddess was fascinated by her, Alison felt a sense of curiosity about Athena as well....but also she felt that even Athena, wisest of the gods/goddesses was hampered by the dysfunctional dynamic that ran rampant around Olympus.::

Athena said:
Endora, tell me, what do you....a "would be" Seer... see in our future? the future and livelyhood of those who reside on Mt. Olympus?
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WOULD BE!? she WISHES she had ANY inclination of precognition as i do!

:: Alison longed to lash out but she kept herself in check and instead nodded slowly as she looked up and appeared to be "concentrating" as she took a regal pose. as she had done back when the six FIRST united, her cobalt blue eyes turned solid white and an odd sound of "energy" could be heard in the air..the sound echoed througout the massive, multi leveled labyrinth.::

:: she began to speak, with a solemn tone, clear and slightly deeper.::

Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and War, your reputation proceeds you. Allow me to show you why I am most worthy a choice to be the Seer for Persephone for ALL times flow before me as the waters of the black sea.

:: she continued to speak as she reached out with her mind's eye.::

the gods and goddesses of mt. olympus are immortal..but THAT only protects from AGING...that does NOT protect against death..against MURDER as you have already seen...but as I look out into the endless time stream...i see ANOTHER violent murder that will rock these halls. a male god will meet his end in a most savage way and his blood will flow as strong as the currents of the sea...

:: she looked ahead...::

and the dischord that already plagues these halls will escalate with an act of disrespect and betrayal that will be deemed UNFORGIVABLE by a goddess. lines will be drawn as the gods and goddesses forever take sides and ...the moon will run RED with HER anger and desire for VENGEANCE....it will be the beginning of CENTURIES long retribution!

:: They had traveled so far back that Alison was now predicting the FIRST occurence of the red moon but did not reveal just how it would come about or who would be responsible. PERSEPHONE of course knew and the SIX also knew who was behind the Red Moon according to history....HECATE.::
 
Haleigh could feel Athena's glare burning into her, and she tossed her hair back and looked up. She noticed Persephone looking back at her and Delilah, as if checking on them, and she gave a Ava an assuring glance. She wasnt having too much a problem keeping quiet with so much going on... but it was a bit annoying to be brushed off and even more so that she couldn't speak to defend herself.

Athena was having a hard time buying their act, and rightly so. She questioned Persephone, and scoffed at Alison. Oh.... you shouldn't have done that.... she thought. Alison stepped forward and stole the show, proving by far that she was no joke.... and Haleigh looked on with a growing smirk. She listened to Alison's warnings... and upon mention of the red moon, threw a sideways glance at Hecate.... THAT part, she knew.... she speculated who was to die that would piss Hecate off the most....
 
:: Persephone let out a quick laugh hearing Athena's twenty questions about who Nicolas was. Her interest in him was amusing. ::

"Nicolai is a champion warrior from Egypt, recommended to me by Isis. He is a well respected fighter of all forms. A far cry from your pubescent little brats you put in the arena."

:: Finally she took an interest in Alison, asking a broad question. But in Alison fashion she provided an accurate view into the 'future'. Keeping an even stare fixated on Athena, Persephone cocked a brow and gave her a smirk. ::

"How enlightening, Endora. Thank you. Well, here's a friendly tip: i'd watch your pretty little back if I were you."

:: Turning to Hecate, Athena's questions about the group were far enough. If she was becoming suspicious, Persephone needed to take the group and leave immediately. ::

"As 'productive' as this has been, i'm ready to leave. Care to join me?"
 
Mt. Olympus

:: as Persephone spoke, "Endora" nodded slowly and moved back. She had spoken and left it just open enough to beg more questions to which no answers would come. ALISON knew Persephone wanted it that way on purpose and was fine with indulging her in that.::

:: as Persephone bid a cold farewell to Athena and asked Hecate if she wanted to join them back in the underworld, Alison felt a bit less irritated.::

finally...to be away from this place, and these pompous beings.


:: she knew the others were not enjoying themselves either...but what bothered her was that Hecate seemed to be observing them with a "knowing" glare. as if she could see right through the facade. she saw a confrontation of course coming to them once they arrived at the castle.::
 
Just visiting?

[ Hecate watched Athena as the incredulous goddess stared Persephone down...not showing any OUTWARD reaction to Endora's startling prediction. Hecate took note...]

the MOON

[ Hecate watched Endora with a more deep thought. There was MORE to the woman than what Persephone was letting on. ]

you are many things my dear Persephone....INCLUDING a lousy liar

[if anyone knew about double crossing and treachery it was Hecate and though Persephone had to play a hard role in the face of people like Athena and Zeus...she was not good at concealing most things from her close friend and partner in crime, Hecate.[/i]

[ Endora was MORE than a mere seer. she was GIFTED...she had t he touch of MAGICK and it was as black as any known to man on earth. Hecate's own magickal detection indicated this and if SHE was gifted...than the others had to be as well but WHY were they all with Persephone? and why pose in their various disguises? Persephone WAS up to something. she even SEEMED different..more daring and BOLD in the face of someone like Athena or even Zeus!]

hmm yes.

[Hecate said as she glared at the group behind her.]

i think i WILL take a little visit with you to the Underworld. I have some things i need to.... [she looked at Rampage] check up on.
 
recess

<< and with that, Persephone, The Six and Hecate prepared to take their leave of Olympus leaving Athena and Aprhodite to ponder what they had learned from "Endora".>>

<< a most bitter reunion indeed. the gods and goddesses of olympus prooved that they, despite their powers and associations, were all ONLY human in many ways that counted the most.>>

<< the six were given an indepth glimpse into the dysfunctional "family dynamic" of Persephone's and saw that perhaps it wasnt as grand as mythology had painted it out to be.>>

<< now, with lines clearly drawn as to who got along with whom and who dispised whom...things became even more interesting as Alison easily predicted the death of yet ANOTHER god on the horizon as well as the moment in which Hecate would vow vengeance upon the gods/goddesses of olympus and those who worshiped them for CENTURIES to come.>>

<< the six were forced to play the role of "audience" for most of this first visit to olympus but things would not be so EASY for them the next time they returned here. For NOW though, it was time to return to the Underworld where they could all relax and BREATHE and be THEMSELVES...or COULD THEY?>>

<< Hecate had a surprise instore for them all....and they would learn many things that would answer some questions and raise others still.>>

<< and so we watch.>>
 
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