Always by Your Side
A/N: This is my first ever story, so if you find anything that displeases you, tell me. I'm really nervous about this, but I hope you guys find the time to review this so I can get feedback on what my audience feels about it.
Oh, and I don't own Greek mythology. I don't see how you can own a religion, but it's still not mine and will never be.
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Ares
My heart was beating faster and faster. Beads of sweat were forming on my face, yet there were none on hers. Our swords clashed again and again. I knew I was going to lose; I always did. But something felt different today, something wasn't right. Was I winning? Is that even possible? Perhaps it was this small moment of confusion that allowed Athena to swing and knock me backwards.
"I win!" she shouted. She serenely offered me a hand, but I pushed it away and was laying on the floor of the arena. "Ares, you need to get up." I grunted and slowly stood up. "I almost beat you for once," I murmured. Athena laughed. "I was going easy on you the whole time. That was, until you let your guard down." I scowled at her.
We calmly walked to Hephaestus's workshop together. Clang clang clang! "Brother, could you spare me a minute?" I called as I walked in.
Athena
I stayed behind at the entrance, not wanting to intrude. Loud whispers could be heard, and I caught some words. "-gift...tomorrow...room." My eyebrows knitted together as I pondered the meaning of these words. Was he trying to please Aphrodite with a present? I thought.
I stopped myself. What was this feeling, this emotion that was stirring in my heart? Was it jealousy? I paused. Did I just have romantic feelings for Ares? I shook it off. It is not possible. I do not think anymore of Ares than a brother. Just then, he walked out with a grin on his face. "I'll see you later," I stated, and walked to my chambers.
When I arrived, I stripped off my armor and sandals, leaving me only with a chiton. I lay down on my bed. The soft, linen sheets comforted me. I do not like Ares, I thought, burying myself with the pillows. I am a maiden goddess and will always be. That was the perfect moment for Ares to walk in.
Ares
"What are you doing?" I ask. Athena pulls up the sheets and growls, "Get out of my room, or I will tell father that you are-"
"That I'm what? There's nothing to blame me for, Athena. I'm just paying you a visit."
"Since when did you ever come see me in my chambers?"
"I...um..." I sigh. She was right; I guess I don't really have a good reason to be here. But how else can I tell her of my profound love?
Athena closes her eyes. "Begone, Ares. I have to rest, and you are being such a nuisance. Please, just go." I nod and leave without another word.
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A/N: Thanks for reading! I'm sorry that it's so short, I hope that the next chapter will be longer. Please review this, I want to know what my audience thinks about this. If you guys feel like I need to do something about the storyline/plot, I would try to shape this fan fiction the best I could into my plans and yours. Again, thank you for reading.