Falling For The Stars

A/N- Hello there! This is a preview chapter for my next story- that's why it's so short ;) other chapters will be strictly over 1,500 words, so no worries. Please note that this is the ONLY chapter that will be presented this formally and 3rd person POV. I am actually really laid back when it comes to writing! Oh and for all the readers of my other story 'Secrets of the Forbidden' I still plan on completing it. Sorry but I don't have a beta for this story yet, so when I do I will correct all mistakes if any. R&R! Thanks xx Heartbeat


Chapter one

Preview

3rd Person POV


1910- Mt. Olympus, Greece

Winter had slowly approached Greece as harsh winds hurled towards Mt. Olympus. Previously it had been a fine day, but as Apollo's sun chariot took its rest on dry land, stars began to accompany the moon, shining heavenly light upon the mortal world. Zeus marvelled at its beauty.

Out of the still night, came a bright force. Darkness hid from the binding light. The once peaceful night rapidly became chaotic.

From the distance, Lord Zeus caught sight of a blur of flames, almost exact to an image of a falling star. He gasped.

Zeus squinted at the sight before him. He was speechless. What's happing! He thought.

Before anyone had the chance to answer, the mighty lord Zeus stared down at the mortal world in curiosity, rage and fear. A meteorite the size of Zeus' meaty fist sped towards the clueless and innocent citizens of Athens.

As the ball of living fire entered the world's atmosphere, screams of terror echoed in Mt. Olympus.

Zeus cringed.

Flames lit the wilderness. Mortals ran for their lives.

There was nowhere to hide. The humans were completely powerless. What was now observed as ancient Greek fire, swept over the cowering kingdom, which was now nothing but flames and ashes.

All they could do was run.

Suddenly, the flames died down to nothingness, and once again, the moon and stars shone more brightly than ever.

Powerful forces consulted the king of the gods' minutes later. Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Hades, Poseidon, Dionysus, Apollo, Ares, Hermes, Hephaestus, Aphrodite, Athena and Artemis all occupied Zeus' presence. Worry and pure wonder crossed their faces.

Where did that falling star come from? Why now? What's happening? What do we do next? Why was the meteorite lighted with the ancient force of Greek fire? How is this even possible?

The gods confronted Zeus with a wave of unexpected question.

Zeus just sat in his throne... emotionless.

They soon discovered, they're minds were more blurred with questions than answers.

This was going to be a long night.

Time ticked by endlessly. The gods' had agreed to 'investigate' the landing of the star. Although of the wreckage decorated the wilderness, the area was inflated with the purist and most un-intoxicated air breathable.

In the 'crash site' there was surprisingly no sign of the recent flames or ashes. Wide-eyed, the most powerful group of immortals closely examined the wreckage.

Tall trees towered over the darkness of the large clearing.

They all exchanged curious and nervous glances.

Not-so-surprisingly Apollo was the first to break the deadly silence, with one of his so-called haikus...

"We all sense something,

Curiosity killed my cat... er...

I feel like... CRYING!" He blurted.

Artemis rolled her silvery eyes, "Sorry to kill your- crying mood- brother, but 'curiosity killed my cat' is firstly- stupid, secondly- extremely un-original and thirdly- EIGHT syllables silly."

Now it was Athena's turn to roll her eyes, "Stop bickering you two, you're worse than Aphrodite and Hades, and that's saying something."

The twins shrugged.

After an argument of walking, the gods reached the centre of a large clearing. There, the meteorite released a powerful and god-like golden aura, which of gods never crossed before. It was magnificent, mesmerising.

A sudden flash of burning light washed over the immortals. They were temporally blinded by the fierceness and strength of the force surrounding them.

It was somewhat... beautiful.

An elegant figure rose from the dull wreckage of the fallen star, her eyes were golder and brighter than the stars themselves. The gods observed her with awe.

Her long wavy black hair was darker than night and was streaked with pure gold. Her pale complexion was bold and yet fragile.

The gods began to realise that she was the fallen star.

They were speechless.

Bright light still glowed from within the star as she slightly hovered above the ground. The group of immortals hesitantly approached her.

Cautious of her current state they began to examined her features. She was utterly perfect. Flawless.

Swiftly, the star lowered to the ground as the light within her began to dim. Her golden eyes faded into a deep hazelnut brown, only shades lighter than the black of Hades. One thing that never changed though was her godly aura. That's when the Zeus knew.

She was one of them.