Hey guys I wanted to upload another chapter for you all today, before I head back to Midoriichi Next Generation for a bit. Ok so here we start with what Kim went through earlier this month that led to the events of the last chapter, so what is happening and what will happen can be better understood. So let's get started shall we
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Ch.1 Kick Starter
Ealier this month. Athens, Greece
Cheers could be heard in a local tavern as the Athenian army celebrated another victory in the name of their goddess.
"Cheers to another well fought battle!" one soldier said, causing the other soldiers to cheer again.
"And cheers to our general for leading us to victory!" Another soldier said. Another cheer was heard, as the soldiers sipped wine from their Kylixes.
The tavern was covered with the sounds of men cheering and laughing as they praised their general. Their general was different than any other, the first was that their general was a woman, the first ever. Secondly she was a demi-god. She possessed incredible strength, and durability and had a natural sense of leadership.
"No need to thank me men. I have a great and loyal army to back me up. There is no way I could have done this without you all." She said to them.
Kim was their general's name. She was a gorgeous red head from an esteemed family here in Athens. Kim also was a defiant woman, she never did anything she didn't like. She was expected to live a life as a subservient house wife, instead she opted to join the Athenian army. Initially refused at first because of the fact that women were not allowed in the army she disguised her safe as a male recruit in the Athenian army. Part of the reason she joined was to prevent her brothers from being forced to join.
They were coming of age, and most men found themselves training to fight to the death. Thinking back, she went through a lot of rough times, when she was deployed in the Athenian army. She thought that being a recruit was rough, but her first hardship came when her unit was captured by the Spartan army. Any survivors were immediately taken to the gladiator's arena. It was here that she discovered two things. The first was a man named Ronnicus, a gladiator who wanted nothing more but to escape from the arena. The second thing was the discovery of her demi-god powers.
That day was also the day her identity was revealed. She had defeated an elite Spartan soldier in the arena, though it left her greatly exhausted. A female defeating one of Sparta's best male gladiators was a pure insult. Her punishment was to be executed right then and there in front of everyone in the arena. Ronnicus then led a revolt to save Kim from death, but it would be divine intervention that would ultimately save her.
The goddess, her goddess Athena had saved her from being executed. Athena had then carried her away to a faraway land where she told Kim of the danger she was in. The reigning goddess Hera, was out to break her by any means necessary, because she is the daughter of Zeus. Athena acted quickly and hid her away on the Isle of Delos, birthplace of the goddess Artemis, where she trained under them for two years.
She was then taken to the island of Themiscyra, where the smith god Hephaestus was currently stationed. It was there she had her weapons and armor forged. It was also there she had made a friend in the form of Hippolyta's daughter, Shego. Shego although not a demi-god, showed exceptional battle skills, being able to match Kim in strength.
Deciding she could learn much from the Amazons she stayed a year on the island and trained under Hippolyta. After that she left her friend and the island of Themiscyra behind.
She returned to find that the Athenian army was once more engaged with the Spartans. She also found that her brothers had been forced to fight in that war. Acting quickly from her sudden anger, she jumped into battle. She reunited with Ronnicus and demonstrated her ability to hurl lightning like her father Zeus and devastated the Spartan army. She killed the Spartan general ending the war, and then found herself face to face with her antagonist. She fought and bested Hera in battle and spared the goddesses life, allowing her to live knowing she lost to a mere mortal.
Kim thoughts were interrupted when one of her soldiers informed her that a mysterious woman wanted to speak to her. She looked up and over to the door, and nodded to the soldier.
"Do you want me to accompany you general?" He asked.
"That will not be necessary. Stay and celebrate." She told the soldier, as she patted him on the back with a reassuring smile. She got up and walked over to the door, following the robed woman out of it.
"Have you come to congratulate me in person Athena?" Kim asked with a cocky grin.
"While I am pleased to see you return home safe sister, I have come before you with a request." She told the red head.
Kim craned her eyebrow as she placed her hands on her hips. "Tell Aphrodite I'm not interested." She said.
"Aphrodite did not send me." Athena told her. Kim's statement however received an immediate response from the goddess. "You've had relations with Aphrodite?" Athena asked.
Kim waved her off. "That's beside the point. What do you need from me?" Kim countered.
She knew the gods only came knocking when they needed something from her; rarely did she receive any praise.
"I was sent by Demeter. Her daughter, your cousin Persephone has been kidnapped." Athena told Kim.
"Kidnapped by who?" Kim asked.
"By Lord Hades." Athena answered.
'Hades.' Kim thought. Kim could see why her aunt would come to her, it was a family affair only she could solve. She also knew that Demeter could physically do anything; Zeus had forbidden the gods to war with each other. A law that did not extend to Kim. In a way she kept most of the gods from acting out. Still she hated that they were using her as a scapegoat, but she supposed she couldn't let what happened to Persephone go without consequence.
Kim sighed. "Fine I'll go."
Athena smiled. "Thank you sister, much gratitude." Athena said.
'Yeah I'll bet.' Kim thought.
Athena then looked towards the tavern. "You should ready your men."
"No. I'll go alone. I will not have them unnecessarily risking their lives, because Hades can't keep his hands to himself." She said.
"You can't face Hades alone." Athena said. Certainly Kim knew she would die if she tried to attempt such a feat.
"I can and I will." She told Athena as she began to walk away from the tavern.
"You can't expect him to be lenient on you, just because you're his niece." Athena tried to tell her.
"I don't. Still I can't lead an entire arm into the depths of Hades, I'll need to be more stealthy. Now tell me how will I enter the realm of Hades?" She asked Athena.
"From the Island of Themiscyra. It's the closest place from here." Athena said.
Kim smiled. "Perfect." She said. She would get to see her friend Shego after three long years. "Are you coming with me Athena?" Kim asked as she noticed the goddess was still following her.
"No, I must return to Olympus." She said. "There is something I must discuss with Aphrodite." She told Kim. "You know Kim, you should come join us on Olympus. You would be welcome there." Athena said.
"Athena how many times have I told you, my place is here. With my family." Kim said. While the thought of living on Olympus had crossed her mind, she just couldn't leave everyone and everything behind.
"Give my regards to my father." Kim said as Athena watched her walk away.
XX
Mt. Olympus
Hera walked into the foyer, to see her older sister Demeter walking on the foyers second floor above. Feeling the need to console her sister walked up and followed behind her. It didn't take long for Hera to catch up either. She saw Demeter leaning on a balcony overlooking ancient Greece.
"Demeter." Hera called out to her.
Demeter glanced in her younger sister's direction but only briefly, before looking out over Greece again.
"She's out there somewhere Hera, I will get my daughter back." Demeter said.
"How will you do that, my husband has forbidden us to fight amongst one another, and there is no mortal brave enough to venture the realm of hades alone." Hera said.
"There is one Hera. Athena's champion, and my niece Kim." Demeter said turning to face her younger sibling.
"Oh, her." Hera said with much disdain in her voice.
"As we speak she is gearing herself up to head the island of Themiscyra and enter the realm of Hades." She told Hera.
"That's insane, it's suicide to go there alone." Hera said. Even though she was hoping the red head would not return alive, when she got a malicious idea.
Demeter saw the sudden change of expression on Hera's face. "Sister?" She said.
"Oh it's nothing. I just realized who we were talking about. Well Demeter I wish you the best of luck in getting Persephone home." Hera said as she walked away back into the foyer.
Hera had not forgotten how she was humiliated by the red head. She remembers over hearing what her fellow gods had to say about her, and did nothing but incite her rage. She may not have been able to break Hercules, but she will utterly crush Kim.
'I will find what she holds dear, and grind it to dust before her eyes. She will know what happens those who dare cross me.' Hera thought to herself.
She smiled to herself, those who have crossed have never lived to tell the tale, and neither would Kim. Hera came to a stop when she noticed she was standing near the edge of Mt. Olympus.
"I think it's time I pay my step daughter a visit." Hera said with an evil grin.
XX
Kim had made it back to her home, but she knew she could not stay long. She had stopped by to let her parents know that she was leaving out again. Her mother was the first to greet her having been preparing supper for her family.
"Home so soon, I thought you would have still been out celebrating with your friends." She said. "Well supper will be ready soon."
"I'm going to have to miss dinner mom, I have to leave out immediately." Kim told her.
"Why, you just got back?" She asked.
Kim sighed. "My cousin, the goddess Persephone has been kidnapped, and I have to go save her. Hades has her and it's up to me to bring her home." Kim said.
Her mother's eyes widened. "What? Kim that's suicide! You can't go there alone you'll die!" She shouted.
The outbursts from her mother caught her father's attention and he came rushing up wanting to know what had happened. "What's wrong dear?" He asked.
"Our daughter, she's- she's." She tried to say, but couldn't bring herself to repeat Kim's words.
"I'm going into Hades to rescue my cousin Persephone." She said.
His expression immediately changed. "I'll be damned before you go and do such a stupid thing. Why can't the gods go and rescue their own?" He asked.
"Because it is a law Zeus himself has passed, and it affects all except her." A voice said.
They turned to see a woman walking into their house. Kim immediately jumped in between her parents and the woman. "Hera." She growled as she reached for her long sword.
Hera in turn merely smiled at the red head. "It's been a while, child of Zeus."
This is where we stop for now. I hope you enjoyed the chapter, as we'll pick up where we left off. We also got to see how Kim got to where she is today and what Athena wanted from her after three years of not now for a little interactive Q and A with my readers. What do you think Hera has to gain by appearing before Kim, and is a visit going to be hostile or civilized? I can't wait to read your answers in the reviews. Have a nice day Everyone.