Son of the Virgin Goddess, Athena

Chapter 2: Facing New Territory a Journey Left to Me

"W-what?" I heard my mother gasp. It's not common, but it's not rare.

I looked at my brown curly haired and grey eyed mother, who is the Goddess of War and Wisdom.

I heard my so called name being called. I rarely focused on it, seeing that I must obey without question, even how stupid it was. My mother's sacred city was in a crisis and needed guidance.

"Fine," she spoke, "But I'll do it my way," She added silently.

Not bothered by her strict and heavy voice, Zeus went on to rant about unimportant things.

I looked at her in worry. It seems she did not miss it as so she turned to me, worry in her grey eyes, yet still I see a hint of anger in Zeus' decision.

I moved my hand upon her shoulder for a reassuring gesture in saying not in words, but an action speaking that it'll be alright.

She nodded and yet even though I feel uneasy, I am to obey without question.

I walked in the halls of Olympus in deep thought. Hermes loudly came behind me.

"Yes, Hermes?" I asked, not bothering to look at the blonde prankster that is my friend.

"Nothing important Eleutherios, just that I've been assigned to carry your heavy weight down to earth for your journey." He replied.

I looked at him; coldness in my eyes with confusion based aside, "What do you mean by, journey?" I asked with curiosity.

"Oh, your mother told me to tell you to find your own way toward your destiny. She says your suppose to be a great Athens leader. As in and I quote, "I want him to be, what I think should happen. He'll know the rest of what is needed to be answered when the time comes," sorry, dude, but that's all I can tell ya, so let's get you down to earth you heavy weight." He replied, chuckling on the last part. I was only 5 pounds heavier then he was and he always makes a big deal of it.

"I see," I started understandably, "Then let us go, better now than later my friend."

We went toward the gates of Olympus, we were about to leave when my mother showed up.

"I have to give you some things my son, along with advice." She told me. "First I want to give you these." She handed me three things. One is a sword, made by my father, whom I despise of all else since HE is my father, but his talent is unmatched as so my words are unmatched in the same way. The sword was basic. The difference was that it was made out of the earth. The engravings were simple also, telling the story so far on how I came to be. The sand that was on the great shaker Poseidon's beaches were melted down from the Underworld's ruler's heavenly burning fire, making sharp glass for the blade. The handle was leathered down with the ground and was greatly made for the gods' and their tight grasps and holds. Looking at it would remind me on what I was and where I came from, and also who I belong to.

The second was my grey bracelet with sapphires adoring it greatly. It had vine engravings. It allows me to perform anything. A gift it was from the Underworld Witch (they call her) herself, Hecate. I can perform magic and have mastery in all things mortals consist of being impossible.

The third was a necklace of grey with a single sapphire adoring it. It was incased with a vine engraved sphere that wrapped it around perfectly. I have never seen it before.

My mother then spoke, "Your sword is for you and for you only, never forget that. Touched by a mortal can bring fatal consequences to them. Your grey bracelet Lady Hecate gave you is for you to perform your duties as a heavenly arranged being. This necklace I present to you is a gift made from me. Whenever you need help or guidance beyond your own control, whisper into it and I will guide you furthermost out of any obstacle."

I smiled at her, as in impulse; I hugged her without another word. Whispering thanks, I said goodbye and yet even though I have her word on her gift to me, I wonder how and when to start on my journey.

She whispered to me before I pulled away, "My son, I have called you Eleutherios, but that is to be your mortal name from now on or placed as a nickname. When the mortals find out that you are a god, you are to be addressed by the name Erichthonis." She said, and I only nodded, making a note of it.

I was grabbed by Hermes and was picked up by him. "Lay off the food while you're down there, would ya?" He asked.

I chuckled. "I'll miss you too my friend; may we see each other again soon." I said and we flew into the night.

When we reached the ground of what was earth, I quickly absorbed the new sightings and smells. The world inhabited by the mortals.

"See ya, Eleutherios." Hermes called out before leaving.

"The name's Erichthonis now my friend." I stated under my breath.

I found a path that lead toward to a village. I started off in that direction.

"Hello, Lord Erichthonis."