The Moon Goddess of War, Guardian of Sparta: A Side Story – By Ocramed
Disclaimer: SM and GoW series belong to their respective owners.
Note: This is a direct sequel to "Moon Goddess of War?" C&C are welcomed.
Special Note: This is strictly a Sailor Moon/God of War crossover…
Part 1
Ami continues to read the story of the Moon Princess, when she is officially given her first assignment as the Olympian goddess of war, and how that assignment would reunite two old friends…
Having successfully freed Kratos of Sparta his burden, the Moon Princess became the Olympian goddess of war. As a result, the citizens of Sparta honored the humble girl-turned-goddess by making her the patron deity of the Spartans. Maidens would be inspired to become warrior guardians, as they sought to fight for love and justice. But none would be as enthusiastic as Calliope, the daughter of Kratos and Lysandra, who would aspire to become her home's premier protector…
"Ahhhhhh," Usagi yawned, as she woke up from her slumber, in her home within the halls of Mount Olympus. She stretched her arms, and rubs her eyes before sitting up in bed. She turned to see the rising Sun…
"Huh," Usagi said, as she extends her sight, so that she could see Eos, goddess of Dawn, sending her brother Helios off to work, as the sun god began his duties for the day. "Even after all this time, it is weird seeing the gods at work…"
"We do work in mysterious ways, Bunny," said a familiar voice.
Usagi turned to see Athena standing by the entrance of her bedroom.
"Athena?" Usagi said.
"Good Morning," said Athena, the goddess of wisdom, also a war goddess. "And…Happy Birthday."
"You…know?" Usagi said in surprise.
"I make it my business to know everything that takes place on Olympus," Athena said, as she goes over and sits on Usagi's bed. "And that includes the birthdays of new goddess."
"I…I see," Usagi said, as she turns away.
"Usagi?" Athena asked. "Did I offend you somehow?"
"No, you didn't," Usagi said, as she turned to look at Athena. "It's just that…I'm twenty-six years old. It's been ten years since I first met Kratos, and I am so far away from my friends and…family. And, well…"
"You feel lonely," Athena said.
"Well, sure. There is a…guy back in my time that I really liked. And, well, I always thought that we would have ended up together someday…"
Pause.
"And now, that may not ever happen," Usagi said with a sigh. She then looked Athena squarely in the eye.
"I am grateful for everything you have done for me, Athena, so, please indulge my melancholy."
"I know it's hard for you, Bunny," Athena said, as she takes Usagi's hand. "You were born mortal, while many Olympians were not. And, in time, you will come to accept your new life. And perhaps, if we Olympians are still in existence thousands of years from now, you can find this beloved of yours."
"Do you think Lord Zeus will permit me to have a mortal for a boyfriend?" Usagi asked.
"I don't see why not. By why wait for this Mamoru, when you can date a fellow god, if not a mortal that is alive now?"
"I don't know," Usagi said, as she blushed. "It's just that, well, you know."
"Yes, I do," Athena said with a smile. "I, too, have known no male."
"Really?" Usagi said in surprise.
"I'm too busy and too picky to, as you say, 'date'," Athena said. "However, if you wish to keep your vow to your virtue, then there are other options."
"Like what?" Usagi said in a confused manner.
"You…know," Athena said with a knowing smile.
"You mean…you?" Usagi said in surprise.
"We virginal goddesses are not as indulgent as our brother gods, but we still feel affection like any other."
"Well, okay," Usagi said thoughtfully. "I…I'm not against such things, especially since, back in my era, two of my closest friends are girls, and are into each other, but, for me, well…"
"I understand, and no one will force you to choose how you conduct your life here on Olympus," Athena said. "The only thing that will be required of you, as the Goddess of War, is to wage war for our worshipers, and against our enemies."
"Oh, I see…"
"But do not worry about that. For now, I will help you get accustomed to your new role."
"But, I'm not into the wanton violence thing," Usagi said. "I only fight to survive, and to protect others, as well as right injustice."
"And that is why you will be known as the Fury of Olympus, due to what happened between you and the Moire," Athena said.
"Well, that whole thing was, well, stupid," Usagi said, as she crossed her arms. "I understand the whole 'blood oath' thing, but the Moire sisters were just, well, being 'witches'."
"True, true," Athena said, as she stands up. "But enough of such talk. Today should be a day of celebration."
Athena claps her hands, and five handmaidens suddenly appear, carrying various bathing items. However, something about them gave the Moon Princess pause.
"Who are they, and why do they look like my old friends?" Usagi asked.
"We gods are fortunate to have servants," Athena said. "In fact, we can create our own to suit our needs…"
Athena turned towards the handmaidens.
"I had Hephaestus create servants for you, based upon your memories of your closest friends, mostly to help you adjust to your new life, as well as to keep you company," Athena said, as she looked into the handmaidens' collective eyes. "Be sure to keep your new mistress happy."
"Yes, Oh Wise Goddess," said the handmaidens, as they bowed towards the Olympian.
"Now, Usagi," Athena said, as she turned her attention back to the Moon Princess. "Get yourself ready. Though it is your birthday today, it is still required of you to attend the meeting of the primary gods this morning."
"Oh, okay," Usagi said, as she gets out of bed. Immediately, Usagi handmaidens surround her to strip her of her clothes, before placing a bathrobe around her.
"Um, I can do this myself, you know."
"Usagi, let them serve you," Athena said. "They were created for that purpose. And, if they serve you well, they can earn their souls as immortal beings in their own right."
"Oh, okay…"
"Oh Goddess of War, please follow us into the bathing room," said one of the hand servants who possessed the spitting image of Usagi's friend Rei. "We will prepare your glorious body, so that others might find it pleasing to the senses."
"In other words, I have to take a bath," Usagi said flatly, as she sniffed her underarms. "But…I don't smell anything."
"Of course not," Athena said with a smile. "We're gods. We do not perspire like mortals, among other things that are related to hygiene."
"You don't say…"
Soon, Usagi, dressed in the finest linens, wearing some sort of silver breastplate armor, and carrying her silver war helmet in hand, arrives to the assembled primary gods for her first official conference. Under her feet was a representation of the domain of the Olympians. She was a bit nervous about meeting the other gods, especially Lord Hades…
"So, you decided to show up, Moon Princess," Hades said with a sneer, as the god of the Underworld looked down on Usagi.
Usagi looked up at the god, and swallowed hard. She knew that Hades blamed her for the death of his wife Persephone, even though she had desperately tried to get the goddess of spring to back down on her quest to end existence amongst the gods and men alike.
"Um, hello," Usagi said.
Before Hades could say anything else…
"Hades!" said Zeus. "This hall is neutral ground. Stay your hand!"
"Of course, my brother," Hades said, as he backs away. "I don't want to disturb the latest 'pet project' of your daughter Athena."
"We all know that my brother Ares was out of control," Athena said, as she stepped forward. "And how convenient of you that you are ignoring HIS design on Mount Olympus…"
"This little girl caused the death of my beloved!" Hades yelled. "Granting her godhood, let alone a primary place amongst the gods is an insult!"
"Hey!" Usagi said, as she stepped forward to face Hades. "Where were YOU in all this? I tried to stop her from bringing down Mount Olympus, but her hatred for you and of her situation was too much to bear…"
Pause.
"I cared about Persephone, Lord Hades," Usagi said. "Back in my early days in this era, she introduced herself to me as a friend in the mortal world. I didn't even know she was a goddess until she had concocted her mad scheme to bring about the end of Mount Olympus. And when Persephone refused to listen to reason, when she attacked ME for trying to get her to see reason, that's when I knew she was beyond saving. So, I made a choice to save everyone else, when I stopped her for GOOD."
Hades curled his lips but did not say anything…
"Hades," Zeus said.
"Of course, my brother," Hades said, as he stepped back while still maintaining his eye contact with the Moon Princess. "Know this, girl: the moment you are out of favor with the gods, I will make sure that you will know my pain…in spades."
And, with that, Hades walks away.
Usagi begins to breathe a sigh of relief, as Athena comforts her.
"Are you alright?" Athena asked.
"I am," Usagi said. "It's just that…I did everything I could to make Persephone see reason, and, still, I wish that I could have found another way to resolve the crisis."
"We all know," Athena said, as she glanced over at Demeter, who was still in mourning for the loss of her daughter Persephone. "Your ability to show others mercy is the reason why you were allowed to become an Olympian."
"Thanks," Usagi said with a nod. "So, what's next?"
"We have our meeting, of course."
"Everyone, gather around," Zeus said. "Let us begin our meeting…"
Later, the Moon Princess arrives in the city of Sparta, where a festival was well-underway. For days, the Spartans were celebrating a new temple of worship that had been dedicated in Usagi's honor…
"Father, may I?" said Calliope, as she prepares to present her gifts to a statue of Usagi.
"Well, I'm not sure," Kratos said with a mischievous smile. Ever since his friend Usagi became a goddess, his has been happy to spend his time with his wife Lysandra and daughter Calliope whenever possible. In fact, the legendary "Ghost of Sparta" was thinking about retiring from the life of a warrior althogether…
"Have you been a good girl?" Kratos asked.
"Of course, Father," Calliope said with an enthusiastic smile. "I want the Moon Princess to be proud of me. I even wrote my first poem in honor of her."
"Well…"
"Oh, Kratos, let her be," Lysandra chided.
"Oh…okay," Kratos said, as he nods his head. "Go on."
"Thank you, Father," Calliope said, before running off…
"Kratos, would you be opposed to the idea of us having another child?" Lysandra asked.
"After all this time, I would never deny you anything," Kratos said, as he hugged his wife.
"I will ask our patron goddess to bless us a child."
"Heh," Kratos said.
"What?"
"In spite of her name, Bunny is not the type to know how men and women procreate," Kratos said.
"Then, maybe the goddess can get the blessing from the other gods for the blessing?" Lysandra suggested.
"That could work-"
"Father!" Calliope said in excitement.
"What is it?" Kratos said.
"The statue of the goddess is speaking!"
"Kratos?" Lysandra asked in concern.
"Wait here," Kratos said, as he goes into the temple's altar room…
"Kratos!" said the statue of Usagi, as it looked down. "Kratos, are you here…?"
"Bunny?" Kratos said.
"Kratos, you're here!" the statue of Usagi said. "I need your help on a quest-"
And then, the statue of Usagi then looked at itself...
"Ah!" the statue of Usagi said, as it tried to cover its chest. "Who made me this 'big'?"
"Bunny, the statue is not YOU," Kratos said, wondering how a representation of a goddess could actually blush out of embarrassment. "That isn't your actual body you're possessing. It's just a statue. Besides, you're an Olympian now. You're not supposed to care about such things."
"I know, but still…what kind of pervert would design a statue of me in this way? I'm not Aphrodite or Demeter, you know…"
Kratos could only sigh in reply.
Tbc.
