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Time

Chapter 1

Early morning was just peeking over the clouds. The warm sunlight bathing the round pillared room in golden light. Men and women of all ages were lazily sitting around the brazen fire. Goblets filled to the brim with rich sweet wine, and only the best fruits were set around on various platters scattered throughout the room. These people looked as if they had not slept during the previous evening and were still in the middle of what appeared to be a party.

Walking into the middle of the room and avoiding several of the older people Lealynn slowly made her way to her father. He had sent Hermes to fetch her to him as soon as the first ray of daylight peeked over the vast mountain estate. She spotted him sitting near Zeus and chatting her grandfather's ear away. His dark black hair stood out upon his chiseled frame, his chest being bear so that his muscles could easily be defined. Rolling her eyes she moved a bit closer not wanting to disrupt the apt conversation he was currently having.

His smile brightened as his silver eyes fell upon his daughter. One of many that he truly cared for and was glad did not have the desire to follow on his war raging path. War it always gave him thrills and chills. The blood, the gore, the screams of all his victims dying upon his sword. He shook his head to clear his mind and motioned for his daughter to come closer. "I trust you rested well my dear."

"Indeed father, the night breeze was pleasant upon my skin, and the moon allowed me a soft light to ease my mind to rest."

"Do you know why I had you summoned to my side on this fine day?"

"I'm afraid father I haven't a clue as to what you were thinking. Although I am grateful that I get to spend some time with you."

"Well my dear daughter, it is time for you to head out into the world and see what it has to offer."

"I'm not ready to leave home yet."

"Nonsense even your other siblings have left and made a mark in the world throughout the years. Why should you stay behind and not get such valuable experience?"

"Father, please I'm not ready. Where will I stay how will I survive in a world that is always changing."

A smile spread across his face as he lifted her up with ease into his arms and hugged her. "Laelynn, my little flower of hope. You are like your great grandfather Chronos. We have all witness you manipulating time. Why should you be stuck in this period when all the ages are available to you. Choose a time and you will always have available to you a place to stay and your family will always be near at hand."

She nodded her head slowly while tears burst from her eyes. He wiped them slowly and smiled brightly at her. "I think I want to be in the future where I might be able to associate with other kids."

"Wonderful be careful and don't let anyone know that you are a goddess my dear. People may try to use you, or harm you unfortunately. When you get to the time you want to be in, come visit me here. I'll be waiting and we'll get you set up into a fine home. I'll even be able to fill you in on what has happened over the years."

She went to her room slowly and sat down upon her bed, tears now falling faster down her angelic face. Once her tears stopped flowing she stood up and got dressed into a pure white gown that wrapped around her small lithe body, with one shoulder left bare. It was tied by a silver cord around her waist, holding the gown in place. The edges of the gown were a light pink and it stopped just above her ankles in length. She brushed her hair back allowing it to drape lightly down her back.

Her eyes wondered around the high vaulted room and landed upon the carved pillars that lined it. A sad smile crossed her pale lips before turning and heading out onto her deck. With one final look behind her, she tried to burn the image into her memory. She knew she would never see this place like this again. Her hand cut through the air with ease and a lucid blue and silver portal slightly taller than herself appeared. Silver and blue seemed to collide together and with a small sad smile on her face she stepped into it and felt the wind rushing around her as she walked the thin path into the future.

What seemed like hours was actually just a few minutes she spent inside the vortex. It finally opened up and she stepped out into the early morning light. She looked around her slightly nervous as a metal contraption with wheels noisily passed by her. She jumped to the sidewalk as another one came rushing up behind her. Her eyes grew wide as she spotted a bunch of trees nearby, on the other side of a wrought iron fence. She hurried through the gate, slowing down considerably as she realized she had no idea where or even when she was. This was the first time she had ever felt so alone before. All her friends were gone, many of which meant they were no longer among the living.

Silver colored eyes shed tears, that streaked down her face. Her eyes were puffy and red from crying as she walked slowly deeper into the park. Her long black hair was slightly windswept, from her journey. Tomorrow was supposed to be her birthday, but now she had no home to return to. Keeping her head down she headed towards a lone tree, it's leaves still bright and green. Sitting against the trunk she wiped her eyes once more and pulled her backpack from off her shoulders and placed it beside her.

A young boy dressed in black clothing and a white shirt had seen her enter the park. She seemed to him desolate and tearful. He swallowed a small lump that had appeared in his throat but became determined to see what was wrong with her. He didn't have many friends, well he had a friend; Lily. He walked up behind the girl trying to stay as quiet as he could and reached out a single hand placing it on her shoulder lightly.

She jumped in surprised and a fire burst appeared out of nowhere burning a bush to dust. His eyes grew wide and he sat down quickly beside her. "You're a witch," he said excitedly and quietly.

"I'm a what?"

"You're a witch, didn't you know that?"

"I'm kinda new to this," she said quietly.

"That's ok, I'm Severus. What's your name?"

"Mine is Laelynn."

"Are you alright Laelynn, I noticed you were crying while you were walking through the park? I wasn't really certain what had you upset and wanted to see if I could help any."

"I'm fine, I was just upset because I moved away from where I used to live," she replied.

"Really, I'm sorry you had to move. I never moved anywhere new before. I've lived here my whole life so far."

"It was for the best though, otherwise how else would I know what life had to offer me."

"How old are you? I just recently turned 11 and I get to start at Hogwarts this year."

"I'm 11 as well, well I will be tomorrow that is. What is Hogwarts?"

"It's a special school for witches and wizards to learn magic. Maybe you'll get to come to Hogwarts as well then. I'm certain you'll get your letter tomorrow if that is your birthday."

"Maybe," just then she felt a small jolt as a man dressed in a dark black suit walked towards them.

Her eyes looked up and watched as the man made his way slowly towards them a smile upon his face. Severus looked down at his feet not certain who the strange man was. Placing his hands upon his hips he smiled down at Lealynn before speaking. "I hope you had a safe journey daughter. Although I wasn't expecting you to be waiting for me at the local park."

Laelynn got to her feet then and hugged him tightly. "It felt like forever since I last saw you father."

"Trust me it was even longer for me. Who is this fine lad near you? Is he a friend of yours Lealynn?"

She turned and smiled down at Severus just then. "This is Severus and I hope that we can be friends. Severus, this is my father…"

"Ares, my boy; Ares Godly. It's a pleasure to meet you," he answered quickly.

"Good morning Mr. Godly, it's nice to meet you and Lealynn," replied Severus.

"Unfortunately we must be going, I need to get my daughter settled in at home and run a few errands afterwards. Maybe you two can get to know each other better another day. We live up that hill, last house on the end, you're welcome to come visit any day."

"The last house on the end sir, isn't that the mansion?"

"It is, but don't be shy and not come over. My daughter really doesn't have many friends at this time."

Severus nodded his head and turned slightly watching Lealynn and her father walk off towards their home. He shook his head and knew she seemed like a nice girl but would she really want to be his friend. Not many people liked him and he was grateful that he had Lily. Could he hope that he would have another friend as well.

Ares walked in complete silence until they reached the mansion upon opening the door he ushered Lealynn inside. "The outside world can be so nosey at times. Let's see you must have some questions."

"I do indeed father, for starters how did you know where to live when I had no clue what year I was going to emerge upon."

"Easily answered, I was drawn to this spot and knew that I would be needed here. Although it took you a few millennium to arrive. You made me wait," he proclaimed teasingly.

"I can't exactly help what period of time I arrived in, wait you said a few millenium?!"

He nodded, "it has been a bit over two millennium since you left Olympus. During that time you have missed several of your brothers and sisters coming of age, some of which had not been born before you left, I might add."

She was frozen in place, she had brothers and sisters she didn't even know who were older than her now. Had she made the wrong choice to travel through time to this world. Could she return to the past, would it disrupt this future. All these thoughts and many more were plaguing her mind as she thought upon what she was told. She felt sick to her stomach and dismissed herself to rest in her room.

Ares saw how pale she looked and taking her into his arms carried her quickly to her bedroom. He laid her upon the bed and sat beside her. Talking late into the night of all the things that had happened. She couldn't help but smile at how some of the stories made her want to laugh but yet she yearned to have been there to see it happen with her own eyes. As her father tucked her in after midnight he left and for the first time she was alone once more. New tears came to her eyes and she knew that she could not, no she would not dare to travel back in time to witness it all for herself. Her leaving was what allowed many of those things to happen. How could she want to destroy the good it had brought about.