She was angry, livid really, but she knew that it would not be wise to let it get the better of her.
"We cannot disobey our leader," she said stoutly.
He yawned, infuriating her more. "He's my brother. I don't have a problem disobeying him. You didn't use to, either. Remember that time we caught him that golden net? That was fun, just like you kind of used to be."
Gray eyes flashed angrily. "That was necessary. Now we need the power of the sky to help our children. The few gods who hold your opinion cannot rush into battle only to get themselves trapped in eternal torment, such as the Titans. You, Apollo, Hera, who is still weak, Artemis, Alethia, Themis, the Muses, and Iris do not have enough power between yourselves. Most of you have little to no fighting power. You need the rest of the Olympian council, along with the other minor gods."
"It's easy for you to say, Athena. You're Greek child is not the one in a Roman camp."
"You must be wise, Poseidon. Do not let your emotions get in the way of your head. Perhaps it's time to actually use the brains you possibly have been gifted with."
"Don't insult me, Athena."
"Oh? Why ever not?"
"I have more power than you," was Poseidon's simple reply.
"So you think. I now realize what you have been doing with your head all these millennia. You have been filling it with air and arrogance. Perhaps you do have more power than me, but I am wise. I know your weaknesses; you know none of mine. I know your vulnerability; you know of no such thing in or on myself. I know what will make you scream, and for myself, have you ever heard such a cowardice-filled thing fall from my lips?"
Cold gray eyes stared into bright sea green ones, and Poseidon grinned.
"Touché, Athena."
"As always, Poseidon."
A/N: What do you think? Was it good? I'm actually really pleased with the outcome. Normally I'll like the beginning then have trouble with the end, or vice versa, but I think I did pretty well with this. Were they in character? Was Poseidon too Apollo-ish?