Titans Rising – Dark Vs. Light, Part I
“Then I guess you have no problem going before Zeus,” he spoke matter of factly. “Zeus can’t kiss my ass,” I spat.
“Then I guess you have no problem going before Zeus,” he spoke matter of factly. “Zeus can’t kiss my ass,” I spat.
“I saw right through you before. No, you’re nothing but a piss-poor little witch with a boatload of daddy issues.”
Because I wasn’t wrong before. I didn’t see things that weren’t there; it was not a trick of the light. Those are her eyes.
“So you admit it then? You let those two out. What about the rest of the Titans? Did you release them, too?”
“You are more of an idiot than I thought if you think you can fight, or even hurt, Zeus. You would never win, no matter who is on your side.”
Before I could form my next thought, a hand grabbed me by my throat in a painfully tight grip.
The scythe cutting through the limb, the blood, the feathers falling from me, the agony, the feeling of horror, despair, betrayal.
Forgiveness doesn’t mean I’ve forgotten. I will never trust you or look upon you with the favor I show your brother, Dinlas.
Today is Veterans’ Day, and these flowers are worn by people to remember all those that have fought in the world wars across the globe.
It’s probably the first time I’ve ever hugged him; the god of war was not known for being the most paternal of figures.
The door slams shut behind me and a gun’s hammer cocks, the feeling of cold steel sitting at the back of my skull.
“I will kill him myself, Arty,” I said, my voice cold and distant. “This part isn’t about family; it’s very personal. Stay out of my way.”
The stars were twinkling, and the moon was full and bright. Not ideal for trying to sneak up on someone, but good for seeing the face of the enemy as he dies at the end of your sword.
“This isn’t like old times, Ares,” Artemis said. “The rules have changed. The weapons are different, more destructive.” “Worried that I’m going to die, Sis?”
“Hatred? Revenge? There are any number of reasons, Hades. You know that, as well as I do. He hates me, he hates his mother.”