He had me following him back to his hiding place, which he shared with his siblings. This seriously didn't look good for me; Zeus apparently thought that making his brother marry Amphitrite for Oceanus would work. I thought so too, Poseidon obviously had other ideas. That caught me off guard, I'm- well - I was a hundred percent sure he agrees to marry her. I of course had no idea Poseidon had refused for me. That I had capture his attention. This was not good especially because around this time Poseidon was - well is one of the most feared gods. He was not the easy-going and relaxed version of the God of the Sea, but the one when he was still alone and abandoned by his mother. The one who was the incarnation of battle and chaos.
That Poseidon was fierce and unbound, a destructive force of nature that let out his anger on the very world. The God who fought like he was born to, with a startling and most of all frightening intelligence that made many cower at that time. Now you see my point.
I'm not exactly sure were we are but I think we are in a cave. That's when I saw them, three woman and two man fighting about something. One of the man notice us almost instantly, which I found unbelievable because I could barley see an inch in front of my face." Poseidon you're back? Good, I need you to tell them you agree with me." An irritated baritone sounded, and he had barley finish when another voice responded "you are practically ordering him to marry her?" An angry soft and warm voice retorted. Before I could stop myself I said " marry who?" Then I flushed when I sensed everyone looking at me.
"Marry that wretched sea witch." A different voice answered this one more of a Soothing, silky tenor. " marriage is a sacred oath, Zeus!" Another voice screamed this one almost like an airy whisper. Which was weird because she was screaming. The last voice sounded more like an Imposing but graceful baritone said "why don't we let Poseidon decide." I totally agreed, but the others didn't seemed to. They all started yelling until Poseidon got annoyed and yelled " SILENCE! " they all did. "Zeus, why do you want me to marry?" A strong baritone answered, which I assume is Zeus, " Because, Oceanus said if you married his daughter Amphitrite, he would become neutral in this war." I guess the stories are right, the marriage for political purposes was invented by the immortals. "I'm not sure, Zeus. I don't trust that Titan at all." Poseidon's calm baritone sounded. "We will talk about this after we meet this lovely lady." The soft and warm voice retorted. "Oh right! Guys this is oceana." Poseidon's baritone sounded. I waved. The warm and soft voice said," I'm the oldest sister, my name is Hestia. Its so nice to meet you." I smiled softly and nodded. "She's right. Its not everyday that Poseidon brings someone here. I'm Demeter the second oldest by the way." This time the soothing, silky tenor said. Before I could say anything another voice interrupted this time the airy whisper said but in such a cold tone. "I'm Hera!" I nodded. Then the two man introduced themselves. First the Imposing but graceful baritone said " I'm Hades." I think he also smiled but I could barley see. The strong baritone sounded again "and I'm Zeus." " its nice to meet you all!" I said. I felt undignified to be in their presence. It was so strange, never before had I felt like this before.
By the time they finished arguing, Poseidon was beyond pissed. I didn't think it was possible to be this angry. He stomped out of the cave, and I felt ridiculous just standing there. Hestia's voice sounded near me " you had no right Zeus." As they'd argued some more, I didn't notice Hades come closer until he spoke and made me jump about twenty feet in the air. "Do you think you could go talk to Poseidon?" I looked at him like he was crazy, I mean they obviously didn't go after him for a reason. A reason I think they'd learned the hard way. He looked amused by my look "point taken, could you just try, I promise I'm not sending you to your death. I just have a feeling he will listen to you." Another voice joined us as Hera's voice joined the argument between Zeus and Hestia. "Hades is right. Not everyone can calm down Poseidon. Not even Hestia's presence, if you can you would be the only one. I think everyone would respect you for it. Especially once they see Poseidon's wrath." Grinning I said " Ok, I'll see what I can do but if I died you should at least find my body." They nodded and as I walked away I whispered "their flatter was way too thick." Right before I reached outside I heard their laughs. As I walked towards the river a few miles away from the cave I thought; those are the gods.
I suddenly stopped, it had barley hit home that I had met The Original Six gods!
