Goddess of War
It was all quiet in the city of Corona. And the nightguard in Corona's city museum wouldn't have it any other way. He patrolled the halls of the museum diligently. Making sure none of the priceless and timeless works and pieces were missing and or damaged. His partner watched him from the security room. It was an easy job.
As the man in the security room watched the cameras, he began to notice something strange. Some kind of black haze was filling the frames. He furrowed his brows in confusion. He looked to the other cameras to see the same thing happening in all of them. He reached for his walkie talkie to call his partner when he was suddenly struck from behind and knocked out cold instantly.
Inside the museum the guard was surrounded by the strange black haze. He screamed and attempted to flee, but the strange haze followed him. No light could penetrate it, and he was left in total darkness, completely blind to his surroundings. In his panic he ran head first into a wall and knocked himself out.
With the guards incapacitated, the haze began to dissipate. And from out of the hae stepped a small group of people. There were armed with weapons, wearing masks and a symbol on their clothing that looked like a ghoulish face with blue flames for hair.
They were the Sons of Hades. A terrorist group that wanted nothing more than to rule the world. And they did nearly everything in their power to do it. But mainly they went after ancient mystical items of great power. Which is why they were there that night.
They followed close behind their tall imposing leader. He had ash grey skin and red eyes. He was 6'3 and well muscled. He was dressed in all black, from his trench coat, to his shirt, pants and boots. He walked with purpose before he stopped at a display case. Inside was a brass spardan helmet, thousands of years old. The metal had worn and tarnished. But he could still sense the magic inside of it.
"The helmet of Sparda," one of his followers whispered in awe. "Its said that whoever puts it on will be given the powers of the god of war himself."
Their leader looked at the man in annoyance. He shrank under his gaze. "But of course you already knew that, lord Zagreus," he added hurriedly.
The man known as Zagreus huffed and turned his attention from his followers. With a wave of his hand the black haze was inside the case. It surrounded the helmet before it vanished. Then the haze reappeared in his hand, and with it, the helmet. He looked down at it and smiled. With this, he just might be unstoppable. With the powers of the war god combined with his own...not even the son of Zeus would be able to stop him.
He was so caught up in basking in the moment that he didn't have time to react when suddenly a length of golden rope looped around the helmet. In the next instance the helmet was pulled from his group. The Sons gasped and watched as it flew through the air before landing in the palm of a blonde haired woman.
"I'll be taking this thank you," the woman said with a smug smirk. Zagreus and the Sons glared at the familiar figure. Limelight, one of the heroes of Corona City.
"That," Zagreus said pointing to the helmet, "is mine," he said cooly.
"Actually I think it belongs to the museum," came another voice. From behin Limelight stepped out another, cloaked, figure. She was Limelight's crime fighting partner and best friend, Archer. "More Sons of Hades trash, I presume?"
"You are correct, mortal," Zagreus said back, using mortal as an insult. "Now then, the helmet," he said holding his hand out, at his gesture the Sons raised their weapons and pointed them at the duo.
"You're wasting your time, I'm bullet proof. And I've beaten the crap out of your 'goddess' before. I'm not afraid of you," Limelight said with narrowed eyes.
"I assure you, I am nothing like my worthless sister," Zagreus replied evenly. Archer and Limelight's eyes widened in surprise. "Yes, Entropy, that little brat, is my sister. I am Zagreus, true Son of Hades." He paused as he waved his hand, the black haze appeared, forming into a gleaming black sword.
Limelight tensed, she tossed the helmet to Archer and shoved her out of the way as Zagreus' sword passed through the spot Archer had been standing.
"Oh, impressive," Zagreus said in surprise. Limelight took a swing at him, but Zagreus sidestepped the attack He backhanded her, sending her spinning due to his strenght. He swipe at her with his sword, she managed to duck before catching him in the gut with a kick. He grunted as he grabbed her legs. He spun on his heel swinging her around before throwing her. Limelight went flying before crashing through a wall. Zagreus leapt after her, not interested in the regular human.
Meanwhile Archer fought against the remaining Sons. She ducked behind a pillar to avoid their fire. She had the helmet under her arm. She peeked out to see them moving in on her. She suddenly heard a footstep. She whirled around and lashed out with the helmet, catching a Son across the face. She used her free hand to punch him out.
Deciding to get some cover, she pulled out a smokescreen arrow from her quiver, she pressed down on the head to release the dark smoke, then she ducked inside the cover. Some of the Sons went in after her, in the smoke cover Archer slowly started taking down the Sons one by one. They were pretty much powerless to stop her. When all the ones near he were down and the smoke begun to clear she was fired at.
She dodged before leaping behind a stand. She peeked out and yelped before ducking back down. The Son had their guns trained on her. some had even taken the high ground and gone to the upper levels. Sh was in a tight spot. It'd be no problem if she could use her bow. She frowned and looked down at the helmet in annoyance. If she didn't have to keep this damn thing from them she could use her bow.
She contemplate her next move before she got an idea. If she wore the helmet, it would not only make it much harder to take, but it might offer some protection against a stray bullet. It seemed like a sound plan. And if she didn't have to keep it under her arm she could use her bow. With a nod, she pulled back her hood. She raised the helmet above her head and slipped it on, pushing down her red curls. It was a little big, but it would do.
Nothing happened at first. She peeked out from behind her cover. She was about to grab her bow when she suddenly felt something swell up within her. Some kind of energy that seemed to push at the inside of her being.
The Sons all paused as a bright red light began to shine from behind stand Archer had hidden behind.
Elsewhere in the museum Limelight and Zagreus were continuing their battle. Limelight immediately discovered Zagreus was as strong as she was. Maybe stronger. They traded blows whilst dodging swings and slamming each other through walls and pillars.
Limelight caught Zagreus across the face before she quickly reeled back to avoid a slash from his sword. Zagreus rubbed at his jaw and smiled.
"Impressive...for a woman. I can see how you'd be a match for my sister," he acknowledged. He charged her with blinding speed. He slammed her against the wall, pinning her to it by her throat with his forearm. He raised his sword arm to stab her. As he was about to thrust Limelight's hair wrapped around his wrist, halting it. He attempted to yank his arm free, and in his distraction she gathered energy into her palms and blasted him into the chest.
He went sailing across the room, slamming back against a wall with a loud crash. he recovered quickly, rubbing his torso and scowling at her. Limelight floated off the ground before she flew at him. Zagreus waited, and then gathered his black haze into his free hand and threw it in her face.
Limelight stopped a couple yards away and attempted to waft the haze away. But it clung to her, completely obscuring her vision. As she fought with it, Zagreus slowly came up behind her. He smiled evilly as she was completely helpless. He raised his sword up and aimed for her neck. And then he swung, intent on decapitating her.
But his sword collided with something. He blanched in surprise before something drove into his chest and sent him flying across the room. He landed on his feet and skidded to a stop. He looked up in surprise.
"Well, what do we have here?" he said in amusement. Standing before him was Archer. But she was different. Her body was surrounded by a glowing red aura. Her dark cloak was a blood red, on her torso was a red chestplate, on her legs were crimson leggins with dark boots. On her helmet was the helmet of Sparda, but it looked new. Polished with a bright red plume. Her hair flowed from underneath it in a long braid that ran down her back. And her eyes were a burning red.
"So you put on the helmet did you?"
Archer remained silent and charged him. In her hand was a long spardan spear. It was composed of an otherworldly flame like energy. She spun it in her hands and it was like a blur. She lashed out of him, swiping and stabbing. Zagreus laughed as they fought, impressed by her skill and enjoying the rush of a worthy opponent.
He swiped at her but she dodged by leaping back. He raised his sword above his head and brought it down to cleave her in two. but she raised her spear and held it horizontally to block. Normally Zagreus attack would have drove a moral into the ground, breaking their limbs in the process. But Archer stopped his attack. He smirked knowingly.
"Hows it feel Archer? Having the powers of the god of war?"
Archer held his gaze with glowing red eyes. And she smiled. "AWOO!" was her reply. She shoved Zagreus back and lashed out with the butt of her spear. She caught him across the face with a dizzying strike. She kept twirling her staff around, striking him repeatedly. With a thrust, she made a shallow cut with her spear head. Zagreus hissed from the shallow cut. He was about to lash out when something wrapped around his middle.
He looked down to see golden locked curled around. he glanced back to see Limelight restraining him. Before he could free himself she tugged on his hair, she hurled him over her shoulder and slammed him to the ground. And then she kept slamming him into wall, the ceiling, and the floor. The stone cracked and the building shook every time he impacted.
With a final grunt she slammed him to the floor. He groaned before shakily getting to his feet. And then in a red blur Archer was before him, before he could react she swung her fist upward. But as she did, he watched her. Closely. He saw the look of fierceness in her eyes. Then there was her power and skill in battle. And in addition to all of that, it was plain as day.
She was beautiful.
Her fist collided with his chin. Sending him shooting upwards. He smashed into the stone ceiling and imbedded into its cracked surface. He opened his eyes to smile down at Archer.
"You my dear. Are truly lovely," he said holding her gaze. Archer didn't react. She just kept staring at him with a neutral expression. He chuckled as he ran a finger over his shallow cut. "Its my loss ladies. Until next we meet," he said as he looked at Archer. "Oh and do be careful my dear. Humans are so easily corrupted."
He would definitely see her again.
The black haze surrounded him and in an instant he was gone. The heroines looked at the spot where he'd vanished with frowns. Limelight looked over to her partner. She could feel the magical energies coming off her form. Or more specifically her helmet. It gave her an eerie feeling.
"Nice job Archer," she said with a smile. Archer didn't acknowledge her. Just remained on the spot. She looked down at herself and examined her hands. Limelight cocked a brow. She felt something was wrong with her best friend.
"Well now thats that over," she said as she made her way over to hr. "Guess I'll just take that off you and-"
Suddenly Merida turned her head to look at her. She opened her mouth and flames burst forth. Limelight yelped as the flames pushed her back. Even managing to hurt her despite her invulnerable, usually fire proof skin.
"No one commands the goddess of war," Merda growled lowly at her. Limelight looked at her in shock. She almost couldn't believe Merida had attacked her. "You'd love for me to take off the helmet wouldn't you?" she accused with a leer.
"Merida, I just-"
Merida closed the distance between them in a red flash. Limelight was too surprised to move and next thing she knew she was sent flying out of the museum, straight through the stone walls. She stopped herself in mid air and hovered, rubbing her cheek in shock. She saw a red light flying at her, and then she yelped as Merida was suddenly attacking her, floating and coming at her in mid air. She was armed with a shield and spear.
"You'd love for me to remove the helmet! All so you can be the most powerful of us. So that I would have to remain in the shadow of the great Limelight!" Merida spat angrily. Rapunzel tried to get in a word edgewise but Merida kept coming at her. She barely managed to dodge. She was completely on the defensive as she didn't want to hurt her best friend.
"Well now I'm more powerful than even you. Partner,"she said lacing the last word with venom. "And no one will outshine me!" she opened her mouth again spewing more flames that pushed Limelight back. She winced at the burning heat as she defend her face. When she lowered her hands she gasped as she saw Archer with bow and arrow in hand.
Archer let her arrow fly, catching Limelight in the chest with a powerful red explosion. She fell out of the sky and collided with the ground, leaving a small circle of cracked pavement. She got up slowly, but suddenly she was yanked forcefully to her feet and off the ground.
She gazed into the eyes of her best friend. But found no trace of her. "Merida please. We're best-" Merida didn't listen as she raised her fist up and punched her square in the face. Limelight went sailing back, crashing into a building. She groaned and looked up. Archer had her bow in hand once more and was smiling in triumph. She pulled back on the drawstring. The arrow and bow went up in blood red flames. And then she fired.
The building exploded and collapsed in a flash of red light. Sending the rubble and debris down on top of her former best friend. She put her bow away and smiled in satisfaction.
Then she floated off the ground as she rose into the air. She turned away and started flying over the city. Towards the outskirts and towards a certain destination. She was a goddess now. And a goddess deserved to rule. She would conquer the world and send it into the bloodiest, most destructive war anyone could have ever imagined. Legends would be told of the battle that was to come.
But first she needed something. Or more specifically, someone.
And that person was in Berk.
So new Archer Limelight story. Helmet of Sparda.
Zagreus is an OC villain porposed by strider344. They've helmped me brainstrom alot of things for this world. He was the founding member of the Sons of Hades and t was empowered by Hades upon his death to be his champion. Hemight make appaearances in later stoires like Entropy will.
