Yet another crossover story I made in this site. it's a crossover between God of War and The Bible. Note that i don't own God of War. enjoy the story!
"No, actually...I came here to apologize, for everything." Athena said, sadly. "What?" Kratos said, puzzled.
"If I just...removed those nightmares years ago, maybe..maybe all of this wouldn't be happening right now." Athena said, trying so hard to make herself not cry in front of the former God of War.
"Athena..." Kratos mentioned her name. Athena approached the God of War, and hugged him suddenly, much to Kratos's surprise, "I'm sorry, brother, I'm so sorry for putting you through all of this.."
Kratos did not know what to say. All he did was let Athena embrace him. "Kill me, Kratos, end my life." Athena suddenly said. Even though she's in her astral form, Kratos can kill her using the claws of Hades...a weapon he did not have the knowledge of it's whereabouts. But Kratos knew that he can't kill Athena..Deep down, he cared for the goddess.
"Athena...What are you trying to say here?!" Kratos yelled, pushing Athena out of his reach. "End my life, I deserve to die. Because of me, Olympus was destroyed, and you became...a monster.. I'm sorry, I didn't mean what I said..." Athena replied.
"You were posessed by the power of greed, you do not deserve to die, Athena...Calm yourself." Kratos said. But suddenly, he just realized that...
"I am sorry but...what did I just say?" Kratos asked again. "You became soft, Kratos. Is it because of that carpenter?" Athena smiled.
"Carpenter- No! No, you deserve to di- No i mean..." Kratos backed away. "Stay away from my head, Son of God! I did...I did not mean what I..." Kratos began saying things to himself, which puzzled Athena.
"Athena! You will suffe- You..." Kratos dropped his blades. Why is it so hard for me to be kind just for once?! Kratos complained in his mind.
"Kratos...?" Athena mentioned his name, confused.
"YOU DARE DEFY ME?!" Kratos yelled, confusing Athena. "Kratos, if you really want me to die, then that's fine. I deserved it." Athena reassured.
"No! You do not deserve to- I mean of cou- YOU DO NOT DESERVE TO DIE!" Kratos yelled to the top of his lungs, which confuses the nearby pedestrians.
"Look at those cute couples." A jew teased, pointing at both Kratos and Athena. "The girl though... She's wearing that freaking sexy armour." Another jew commented.
Kratos gripped his blades even harder at the comment. "No, Kratos, the only blood that will be spilled today is mine, not those innocent bystanders." Athena said, grabbing onto Kratos's shoulders.
"No! I will not...will not spill your blood! But...but you deserve to...No you do not.." Kratos said, having an internal conflict with himself. The desire for redemption and his pride fought against each other.
"Why are you acting odd, Kratos? Why? Why won't you end me already?" Athena asked.
"As I said before, the...you...you do not deserve to die and...I owe you everything." Kratos finally conceded, giving his pride up.
"If you were not there, sister, I would have died by the hands of Ares when I was a child..." Kratos finally said what he dreaded to say, owing something to Athena. "You..." Athena stopped, realizing what Kratos had just said. Kratos suddenly hugged the goddess, something that he had not done...ever since the death of his family.
"K- Kratos? What's..." Athena asked in confusion.
"If someone was to apologize, it would be me, Athena...me. My quest for vengeance destroyed the entire world...I could not contain my rage. All of this...is my fault." Said Kratos.
"I apologize, Athena..." Kratos apologized. Athena was on the verge of tears, and embraced Kratos, "I accept...your apology. But...it is still partly my fault...I should've rid you of your nightmares.."
As both of them embraced each other, Jesus was watching from afar, smiling. "Kratos, I knew you could do it." As Levi, also known as Matthew followed Him along, "Master, will you invite that odd fellow and His couple to my house?"
"No, Matthew, we must not interrupt them. Let them have some...'alone time', if you can can call it that." Jesus replied. Both Jesus and Matthew walked away, into the direction of Matthew's house.
Matthew was indeed a rich man. He used to be a tax collector, hated by many people in the region. But now, he chooses to follow Jesus, and is no longer a tax collector.
Kratos and Athena stopped hugging each other, as she smiled, Kratos too smiled, something that he never does.
"So, ya hungry?" Athena suddenly said. Kratos nodded, "My abdomen desires for food, so yes, I am hungry."
"Well, we have a bread store over there. You like breads, brother?" Athena asked, and Kratos replied, "I am used to consuming those breads. I am fine with them."
As both of them walked, they both stare at each other awkwardly, until Athena said something to break the silence, "Hey uhh...since we are siblings...How about I actually try to be a sister to you, instead of being a superior goddess advisor?"
"That would be appreciated, Athena." Kratos replied.
"Say...do you mind to..tell me a thing or two about that Carpenter friend of yours?" Athena asked curiously.
"Him? The Son of God? Well..." Kratos stopped in the middle of his sentence, and Athena replied, "The Carpenter is a son of a god? That is interesting. What kind of a god His Father is?"
"He calls himself Yahweh. I refer to Him as 'The Universe God'. What I know is The Universe God created this Universe out of nothing, which is impressive for a god." Kratos replied to the question.
"And the Carpenter?" Athena asked again. "The Son of God is a very reliable god, unlike the other gods that I have ever met. He cares for the mortals, even to go as far as hugging the most filth mortal to ever exist: Lepers, and risks Himself being contaminated with the disease. I do not know if He's being sincere, but He is very...kind, even more kind than His own Father that He so openly praises about." Kratos replied.
What was that about Me being a reliable god? A voice inside of his head said, a chuckle can be heard. Kratos grunted, "Get out of my head, Son of God."
The voice laughed a bit and disappears a few seconds later. "You must adore Him, then." Athena asked.
"I do not know. I still...have a little bit of distrust against Him." Kratos admits.
"Understandable." was all Athena said, until they reached the bread store.
"Wait, before we buy something...I just realized that I'm in no condition to eat." Athena admitted embarassingly. "and why is that, Athena?" Kratos asked.
"I'm a spirit, silly. How can a spirit digest food?" Athena asked, giggling. "I...do not know about that." Kratos replied.
"Exactly. So I guess you are going to eat alone." Athena said, giggling. "Most importantly, Athena, how are we going to get those breads? I currently do not have the money to buy them." Kratos asked, checking his pockets.
"Don't worry brother, wanna see a trick?" Athena grinned, and Kratos nodded. Athena produced a lot of shekel from thin air, "How was that, brother?!"
"Impressive display of magic." Kratos chuckled. "Hey! We want two breads, one for me, and one for my brother!" Athena said to the shopkeeper.
The Shopkeeper nodded, and gave Athena the requested breads, "Where's the money now?"
Athena sighed, and gave the shekels. Athena went to Kratos and gave him both of the bread, "Two for you."
Kratos nodded, and ate the two breads quickly, swallowing them all whole in a few seconds. "Your appetite is bigger than usual." Athena chuckled.
"So, how long have you been with the Carpenter?" Athena asked to start a conversation. "Seven days. I have lived with Him for seven days. We travelled from the village of Nazareth to the city of Capernaum for 6 days." Kratos explained.
"That explains your bond with Him." Athena said. Kratos ignored the comment and stayed silent.
"It is getting late now. I need to go...somewhere." Athena suddenly said. But Kratos replied, "You do not want to stay with me and The Son of God? You are alone out there."
"Well uhh...I guess if you don't mind, I can stay with Him?" Athena said.
"Why do you eat with these sinners? How come You proclaim Yourself as a prophet, and yet you eat with a sinner like Matthew?" A Pharisee asked, trying to trap Jesus with His own words.
"Why are you asking these pointless question? What do you seek?" Jesus asked, annoyed. "I only seek answers from You, 'Teacher'." The Pharisee mocked.
"If that's the case, then let me give you an example: Which one of these people a doctor serves: The sick ones, or the healthy ones?" Jesus gave another parable.
"The sick ones, of course!" The Pharisee yelled. Jesus then continued, "Then why are you asking such a question? I did not come to this world to serve the righteous, but to serve the sinners and the lost sheep of Israel."
The Pharisee was silent once again, until he had another idea to trap Jesus, "Oh, and the disciples of John practices fasting and offers prayers, and so too did the disciple of ours. But here your disciples are, eating like the filth men they are!"
"Let me answer that question, with another question: Can you make the guests of a wedding party fast, when their bridegroom is there with them? But let Me tell you, one day, that bridegroom will be taken away, and THAT will be the day that the guests fasts." Jesus answered. The Pharisee was silent once again. Damn it! This guy... The Pharisee complains inside of his mind.
But suddenly, the door opened, revealing Kratos and Athena entering Levi's house.
"Ah, Kratos, so you have returned." Jesus said, smiling.
"I apologize for my absence, Son of God. I was conversing with my sister over here." Kratos apologized. But suddenly...POW
The Pharisee slammed his hand to the table, and pointed at Kratos, "Son of God?! SON OF GOD?! What blasphemies are you trying to speak against our God?!"
"Blasphemies? What kind of idiocy are you trying to tell me?" Kratos asked back, angered. "You called this charlatan a 'SON OF GOD'!" The Pharisee was enraged, and so too did the rest of the Doctors of the Law that were there.
"Hey, hey! Maybe my brother was speaking the truth? Jesus is indeed the Son of God!" Athena yelled back.
"BLASPHEMY! STONE THEM!" The Pharisee yelled. Jesus stood up, and said, "Enough of this!" But His demands were not heard of.
The Pharisees called for his followers to gather and stone both Kratos and Athena outside of Matthew's house.
"This blasphemer must die! According to the laws of Moses, this pale-skinned freak must be stoned!" The men began shouting and shouting..
"Master! This is bad!" Simon yelled. "Kratos can be killed! and so too his sister!" Andreas added. But all else looked at him in confusion. "What?" Andreas said, confused.
"Well actually, quite the opposite. Those Pharisees WILL die if we don't do something." Jesus replied, before standing up.
"Kratos, calm yourself. Innocent bloods-" Athena was interrupted, "INNOCENT?! THESE SAVAGES ARE TRYING TO KILL US!" Kratos yelled.
He unsheathed the Blades of Exiles, and yelled to the Pharisees, "IF YOU WISH TO FACE THE GOD OF WAR, THEN COME AT ME AND SHOW ME YOUR POWER!!" and the Jews shouted back.
"No, Kratos! You know your powers can kill them in a second!" Athena said, trying to hold her brother back.
"They will hurt Him, they will hurt His disciples. I must KILL THEM!" Kratos yelled.
He leaped towards the Pharisees, preparing to hit them, his blades were set in fire. But suddenly, a blinding light was seen, making Kratos disappear out of sight. "Where?! Where did he go?!" The Pharisees asked themselves.
The followers of the Pharisees are still enraged, filled with bloodlust to kill blasphemers.
Athena too, was confused. Then she remembered one thing...That Carpenter...
Kratos, instead of hitting the accursed Pharisees, hit the ground with the Blades of Exile. He stood up, only realising that he was no longer outside of Matthew's house.
"Son of God..." Kratos muttered, annoyed. "Kratos! Are you out of your mind?! You were about to kill them, KRATOS!!" Jesus yelled angrily.
"What am I supposed to do, Son of God?! Just let them stone us?! I will not be defeated by a bunch of weaklings!" Kratos said, his pride as the God of War boosted up.
"Your pride will not solve anything! It will lead only to your downfall! Why? Why did you have the desire to kill them?!" Jesus asked loudly.
"Because they seek to kill me, and YOU!" Kratos answered back, trying to contain his rage. "Why do You protect those savages?! They don't deserve your kindness!" Kratos asked back.
"Do you think you deserve My kindness?!" Jesus spat back, His face was lit up in anger. Kratos stopped in the middle of his tracks. "W...what did you..just..."
"You don't! No matter how hurt it sounds, but it is indeed the truth! and the truth sometimes hurts! How many sins have you committed in the past, Kratos?! You kill, kill, and kill, that's what you always do! Do you think that is the kind of lifestyle that My Father wants?!" Jesus continued yelling.
"Son of God..." Kratos muttered the name in rage. "If you kill them, Kratos, then you will be no better than them. You will be much, MUCH worse, and I don't want that to happen to you." Jesus said, calming down.
Jesus started to approached him. "Please...regain your sanity once again, Kratos. Don't use those blades to abuse your powers." Jesus pleaded.
"I...I am sorry. Can you ever...forgive me?" Kratos suddenly apologized. Jesus was in front of Kratos, and smiled, "Of course I forgive you, but next time, don't let this happen again, alright? Leave everything to Me." and Jesus hugged the Ghost of Sparta, and their arguement ended in that same time
Athena tried to persuade the crowd, "Please, stop from what you're trying to do. We just misunderstood Jesus as the Son of God!"
"Then DON'T do that next time! That is blasphemy! Our great Yahweh does not have a son and never will He!" The doctors of the law yelled.
And so, the crowd disbanded, leaving the Pharisees to stand there. "Give our regards to that charlatan for outsmarting us." The Pharisee said to Athena mockingly, before leaving the place completely.
Jesus and Kratos returned from somewhere, walking towards Matthew's house. "Ugh, this has been a huge mess..." Athena said under her breath.
"Sister..I..I am sorry for my behaviour." Kratos said, apologizing to Athena.
"Nah! It's alright." Athena assured, while smiling. "Let us return back to Matthew's house." Jesus said, and the three of them went inside...
"Master! Where were ya?! Ya disappeared out of sight!" Simon said, while running to Jesus.
"Everything is under control. The Pharisees are not our trouble anymore, but should they come and try to test Me...Kratos, leave everything to me, alright?" Jesus turned His attention to Kratos, who responded, "If that is what you wish, then fine."
"So...everything's set?" Simon asked.
"Wait, sirs... it's getting late already. Don't you want to stay? Until tomorrow?" Matthew suddenly said, offering them his house as a place to stay until morning.
"Are you sure, Matthew?" Jesus asked. Matthew nodded, "I'm sure, Master...Besides, I'm your disciple now! I should be providing you a place to stay.
Jesus smiled, "Your kindness will be repaid soon, Matthew." Matthew returned the smile.
And, that night, they slept in each of the room. Jesus and His six disciples slept on The Tax Collector's house, while Kratos and Athena...
"Brother, are you interested in exploring this world?" Athena asked Kratos. Both of them were standing in front of the house, looking at the night sky.
"No...No I do not think so.. I cannot leave the Son of God while He's asleep." Kratos replied. Athena rolled her eyes and said, "C'mon, you know Jesus can defend Himself! He's a God for crying out loud, just like us!"
"The problem with Him is His kindness. It will get Him killed someday." Kratos replied, showing his concern for the Son of God, unknowingly prophesied about Jesus's future.
"Yeah, I know He's..well...too kind. But He still knows what He's doing." Athena said.
But as they converse, they spotted someone on the shadows. "Athena, do you see that?" Kratos asked, but Athena shook her head.
"I will check that out." Kratos said, while walking towards the place where the shadow was spotted. Athena spoke, "Be careful, brother!"
Kratos walked, searching for the signs of the shadow. "Come out and face me, coward!" Kratos yelled, impatient.
But as soon as Kratos yelled that, a man comes out of the bushes...it was Judas. "Thief! What are you doing out here? You were supposed to sleep!" Kratos said.
Judas was whimpering in fear. In his hand, it revealed a large gold.
"What is that thing on your hand?" Kratos asked suspiciously. Judas immediately hides the gold behind him, and shooks his head multiple times, "I- it's a...possession of mine, Lord Kratos and uhh...I really need to go somewhere right now."
"Thief! You dare lie to me?! What is that thing on your hands?!" Kratos asked again, this time, more louder.
"As- as I said, Lord Kratos, it's a p- possession of mine! I...I need to get it back t- to my family!" Judas said, stuttering in fear.
Kratos approached him and grabbed him by his neck, lifting him up above the ground, "Are you trying to steal again, thief?!"
Judas whimpers, "N- no! I...this..this is my-" Kratos grips his neck even harder, making him struggle to breathe. "Tell me, are you trying to steal again?!" Kratos asked for one last time.
Judas, however, tried to break free by grabbing his knife and slices it through Kratos's cheek.
However, the knife broke in contact with Kratos's skin, revealing only a scratch. Enraged, Kratos threw Judas into the nearest tree, colliding his back with it's trunk.
"Foul thief! I will make you suffer!" Kratos slowly walks to Judas, who whimpers in fear. But Kratos remembered, Kratos, if anything else happens, leave all that to Me. Do NOT handle things your way, it will only result in murder. "You are coming with me, thief." Kratos said, unamused. "W- wait...where?!" Judas said in fear.
"Back to the Son of God." Kratos replied, before grabbing the thief by his arms, forcefully pulling him to his side.
"W- wait... don't...don't report this to the Master! He will kill me!" Judas said, fear can be heard in his voice. Kratos pulled the thief by his chest, "If He were to kill you, thief, I would have made His job easier. Now can you hold your tongue and follow me?" Kratos spat back, and Judas quickly shuts his mouth.
After getting in the front of the house, they were greeted by Jesus, already, with Athena standing there.
Judas looked away in shame, as Kratos continuously pulled the thief to him. "Son of God? I thought you were asleep." Kratos asked.
"Athena woke Me up, said that you were acting odd." Jesus replied. "And...is that Judas?" Jesus asked, but Judas didn't reply. He keep looking into another direction, avoiding eye contact with his Master.
Jesus noticed a large gold in Judas's hand, "Judas..." He said, disappointed.
Kratos threw Judas to the ground, right in front of Jesus, with the gold on his hand. "What is this that you have done, Judas?!" Jesus asked, louder than usual.
"I..." Judas stopped, he didn't know what to explain to his Master.
"He stole a gold from the tax collector, in case he does not want to admit his wrongdoings." Kratos replied instead of Judas.
"For what purpose did you steal that gold, Judas?!" Jesus asked Judas, louder than before. "...I admit...I needed to sell it...for money." Judas replied.
"I thought you said you wanted to abandon your life as a thief? Why? Why did you go against your own commitment?" Jesus talked back, and Judas replied, "I...I need the money...to live..."
"Which one do you serve: Money or God? You cannot serve both." Jesus asked again.
"I...I serve God, of course! And I needed the money to...to live! And give them to the poor too." Judas said, trying to give Him an excuse that makes no sense.
Jesus took a step, getting closer to the thief, "Judas, giving to the poor, doing the good works...none of those will save you if God Himself doesn't grant you His grace. If you yourself use the wrong method to do the 'good works' you mentioned, it is futile and useless. But nevertheless, I know you're not telling the truth."
"F- forgive me! I won't do it again! I swear!" Judas suddenly collapsed on the floor, bowing before Jesus. But Jesus, surprisingly, didn't directly accepted the apology, "If you're truly sorry, then prove it."
Without saying anything else, Jesus went back to His room, leaving only the three of them in the dark night.
"Go back to your room, thief." Kratos spoke to break the silence. "b- but-" Judas was cut off, "Do you seek to anger me, thief?!" Kratos yelled.
"N- no, but it's just-"
"THEN GO BACK TO YOUR ROOM!" Kratos finished, cutting off the thief from finishing his sentence.
Judas immediately went back to his room, but before that, he put the gold in its original place, and went to sleep.
"That fool reminds me of Hermes." Kratos said, letting out a light chuckle. Athena, too, chuckled. "He was only but a messenger of the gods. He was so easily defeated by you."
"I would not call that a 'fight'. He keeps running away." Kratos corrected.
"Should we sleep?" Athena asked, but Kratos shook his head, "I am not feeling tired right now."
And so, both of them stayed awake until the morning...
TO BE CONTINUED