Only in your Dreams
Chapter 4
By Leanna
Lion-o and Panthro found Tygra in the library among a large stack of books that where piled high on the coffee table.
"Did you find something," Lion-o asked peering over the stack of books.
"Yes," Tygra said looking up from one of the books, "When I said we where in trouble, I was right, we are in big trouble".
"How so," Panthro asked.
"I have read through all these book on the history of Third earth," Tygra replied rubbing his tired eyes," And what I have found you are never going to believe".
"Out with it man," Panthro said annoyed
"It seems our mysterious woman is none other than a goddess, "Tygra replied looking at the two men.
"A goddess, "Lion-o said giving him a puzzled look," What kind of goddess".
"This is the part you are not going to believe," Tygra said as he turned the book over for the two men to see.
"Her name is Aphrodite," Tygra said, "Now sit down and make yourself comfortable because you at about to get a short history lesson".
"According to myth she supposedly rose from the foam of the sea where Uranus' genitals had fallen after he had been mutilated by Kronos".
"Aphrodite was married to Hephaestus. She loved Aries, by whom she bore Harmonia and, in some myths, Eros and Anteros. In legend, Aphrodite appears as a goddess of fertility, also won her favors. It was to Aphrodite that Paris awarded the apple of discord, which caused the dispute leading ultimately to the Trojan War. Worshiped throughout Greece, she was the goddess of love, marriage, and family life," Tygra said as he closed the book.
"Is that why we where so, ah…. Um, affected by her, "Lion-o replied shyly trying very hard not to blush.
Tygra smiled and shook his head," Yes, that's why she had such an effect on us, she is the embodiment of sexual desire".
"So why is she here and what does she wants from us," Lion-o asked the tiger.
"I think she is looking for someone, just before I blacked out she said too bad you are not the one I seek, "Tygra answered," but who, I don't have an answer for that".
Tygra glanced over at Panthro who had a sideways grin on his face, "What are you smiling at".
"I was just thinking, a love goddess, every man's dream, "Panthro snickered.
"You wouldn't think it was too funny if she tried to kill you, "Lion-o said looking at the panther.
"Ah, but what a way to go," Panthro laughed.
"This is serious, "Lion-o said getting to his feet, "Is there any way of defending ourselves if she decides to come back".
"I don't know, she is immortal after all," Tygra said, and then he thought of something, "Did you notice her reaction to the sword, she was very curious about it".
"She showed no fear towards it," Lion-o said, "Maybe it's because she is immortal".
"No, I don't think so, "Panthro replied putting his hand on his Chin." The look in her eyes was that of recognition".
"I have the feeling that there is someone else involved in this, she said my love calls to me," Lion-o said.
"Do you think someone is controlling her," Panthro asked.
"Not controlling, maybe working with," Tygra answered, "don't forget who she is, truthfully she is not evil, something has happened to turn her this way".
"What do you mean?" Lion-o asked.
"We have to remember she has been around for many millennia, longer than Mumm-ra himself, she is the goddess of love, she would not harm anyone, so the only explanation is something so terrible has happened to turn her against her true nature," Tygra replied picking up another book.
"There is a story of her and Aries, where Aries allowed Aphrodite's sister to kill their child, the sister was Tashi, Aries former lover, it was Aphrodite who with the help of a unknown source banished Tashi to the time warp prison where she still is today," Tygra said reading from the book.
"Tashi," Lion-o exclaimed. He remembered all to well the last time he had seen her.
"What of Aries, "Panthro asked.
"He disappeared shortly after Tashi was banished," Tygra answered.
"Disappeared or ran" Panthro asked.
"Mostly likely he ran. "Tygra answered
"Hell hath no furry like a woman scorned, "Panthro replied shaking his head.
"Who was this Aries anyway, "Lion-o asked.
"Aries was the Greek god of war," Tygra replied picking up another book. "Brandishing a sword, he rushed into the thick of battle, not caring who won or lost as long as blood was shed. A vicious crowd followed at his heels, carrying with them Pain, Panic, Famine and Oblivion, he was someone you didn't want to meet, he was very vain and cruel ".
"And this Aphrodite loved him," Lion-o asked shaking his head.
"They say behind every great warrior is a great woman," Panthro replied.
"What can we do to prepare our selves," Lion-o asked.
"Well, if she comes back again, perhaps we can talk to her, try to see exactly what she wants," Tygra said shrugging his shoulders.
"I don't like the idea of meeting up with her again," Lion-o shuddered "Every time we see her she tries to kill us".
"That is understandable, but what is the one thing that keeps her from succeeding," Tygra asked.
"Well, the Sword," Lion- answered.
"Exactly," Tygra replied, "I think that for now we should all camp out in the lounge, just until she is stopped".