AN: Hellooo! So this is the first story I've written in a long time on here. So I hope you like it! Please R&R and excuse any mistakes or historical differences.
Ch. 1 It's All Greek To Me
Greece- Long time ago
"She's the daughter of Aphrodite."
"No she's not. She's just simply... that beautiful."
"She's not going to take your hand in marriage, so you may as well give up!"
The two men argued as they made their way up to the Goddess of Love's temple, where the Keeper, Sabine, lived. Sabine was rumored to be the daughter of Aphrodite herself, but people pushed it away, refusing to believe it. Some also say she was the daughter of Ares as well.
"Sabine, are you here?" The man asked, looking into the pillars. His eyes laid on the white and golden marble that surrounded the 7 foot statue of Aphrodite. A smaller statue of Ares stood in the corner. The candles that were placed at the foot of the Goddess suddenly lit up.
"Who's there, and why?" A feminine voice called out from the dark corner. The girl walked towards the men, giving one of them a very nervous feeling.
"Sabine, it's me, Kyne." The man said.
The brunette beauty approached them, gazing at the man who she knows will propose. "Why are you here?"
He held up a small, brass ring, "I've come for your hand in mar-"
"No." She said, before he could finish the statement.
He looked into her golden eyes, and nodded, "I understand." He put the ring away, "I'll leave your presence now."
Sabine simply smiled as the men left. "Oh mother, when will I find the right suitor?"
"You'll know when you meet him. I've always told you that. Be patient, my daughter." Aphrodite spoke to Sabine, only in her head.
Sabine sat on her chair. "I'm stuck in this temple day in and day out." She leaned over and grabbed an apple, "I want adventure."
"The daughter of Ares will one day find adventure!" Ares bellowed, "But like your mother says, be patient. for 24 years, you've been here. You'll have to wait much longer until the day we created you for comes."
"I feel like it never will." Sabine muttered.
"We hear everything." Ares said.
"I know." She stood up, her golden toga falling to her feet. "I just feel like running."
Sabine looked out the pillars and saw a girl, with two men behind her, running to the temple. "Marnine! Carson! Jason!" She cried, "What's wrong?" They were out of breath, and looked troubled.
"The town..." Jason took a long breath, "Someone is looking for you."
Sabine looked into the town, far below them, and saw a small fire that started. "Who?"
"Someone named Nerissa!" Marnine answered. "Come, we must hide you!" She reached for Sabine's hand, but the girl pulled away.
"No, if she's looking for me, then I will respond. Come with me." Sabine walked back to the room and grabbed her necklace, and put it on. "For good luck."
"And power." Ares added.
They traveled to the town together and were greeted by a burst of flames. Sabine raised her hand, and the flames simmered.
"How'd you do that?" Jason asked.
Sabine glanced at him, and pointed to her necklace, "This, given to me by my parents, gives me the power to control fire and minds." She smiled, "It's how I get many men to walk away whenever they propose."
"That's so cruel." Marnine retorted.
"I do it so they don't put up a fight, or get even more hurt." Sabine said, turning on her heel to face her friend, "Unlike you, who just disappears when a suitor arrives." Marnine couldn't respond, "I know, you're the daughter of Artemis. You blend into the darkness."
"What else do you know?" Carson asked.
"That you're the son of Zeus and Hera. You've been given the power to control the earth and move things. And Jason is the son of Athena and Poseidon, who can pick up very heavy items, and controls ice."
Jason smiled, "Impressive." He remarked, "You certainly know us."
Sabine nodded, "I'm sure you've done your research. The son of Athena would disappoint if he hasn't."
Jason just glanced at her, taking in her beauty, and nodded. Before he could say anything, a female approached them.
"Ah, Sabine, it's so great that you would come see me, instead of hiding." A golden haired woman said. She walked around them to face Sabine. "It's been too long."
Sabine glared at her, "I don't even know you."
"Oh, but you do." She got very close to the girl, and placed her hand on her cheek, "Your mother never mentioned me?"
"Why would she?" Sabine said, slapping Nerissa's hand away. "What does she have to do with you?"
Nerissa sighed, "Your mother rejected my father, Narcissus."
"What's that have to do with me?"
"You shouldn't be around. Besides, no one ever rejects my father."
Jason stepped up, "You were created out of anger." He placed a hand on Sabine's shoulder, "Leave Sabine alone, and go about your own business."
Nerissa became angry, "Well you see, she is my business. I'm here to destroy her!" She raised a hand, and swung it to her right, as she did, Jason was thrown into a barrel of fruit.
"Jason!" Sabine cried out, she began to run to him, but got thrown into a fiery building.
"If you control fire, then you'll be fine here!" Nerissa screamed. Sabine slowly stood up, her hair, falling into her eyes. She walked through the flames, her hand balled into a fist, and covered in the fire.
"You won't be able to defeat me so easily." Sabine said. She began throwing balls of fire at the evil woman, while Nerissa threw blasts of light energy.
Sabine slowly became weary, and fell to her knees. Never has she ever used her powers to this extent.