In relation to my horrid fic (An Epic Tale), this is from General Daniel of the Argrosian's point of view. If you have not read the horrid fic or you just need to be reminded, Daniel married Hippolyta in her first life. After she and their unborn children were killed, Daniel blamed the gods for their deaths, and set about to destroy them. The gods were angered by his actions and so confronted him. Zeus sentenced Daniel to a life of immortality, watching all his loved ones die around him and never being able to join his murdered family in the afterlife (Elysian Fields). Aphrodite intervened here and had Zeus tack on a way out of the curse. So the curse ended up as: Daniel would live immortally, never knowing the sweet embrace of death until he found the love he sought, and only then may he choose life over death. This horrid little songfic (my second ever, and since the first was horrible, this one can only get better, right? Or is it worse?) just lets you know what Daniel is doing since his curse.

The song used is "Taking Over Me" by Evanescence (my favorite band).

Disclaimer: DC owns what they own, Evanescence owns what they own. I own what I own. They do not intermingle. Any questions, comments, or concerns, let me know.

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Taking Over Me: A Songfic

You don't remember me, but I remember you.
I lie awake and try so hard not to think of you.
But who can decide what they dream?
And dream I do…

The night stars shone as brightly as ever, blanketing the sky and, in turn, the earth for its restful night's sleep. Yet, rest was something that not all were allowed to feel. Underneath that blanketing sky, full of sparkling diamonds and peace, a lone ship sailed, surrounded by water on all sides with no sign of land in sight. All of the crew that was not needed to insure the safety of the ship during the night had since fallen fast asleep in their bunks below deck, or in various places around the ship. Only a few remained awake, the man in the crow's nest, keeping a watchful eye on the calm waters around them; one man to keep the ship on course; one to ensure all is well; and one man of once great strength, standing alone, separate from them all, looking out over the calm water as his ship maintained its course, lost in his thoughts.

'Every night, every night, my love, I think of you…of our daughters, and how I failed you, all of you…' He lowered his head in shame and anguish as his thoughts continued on. 'I try so hard not to think of that…that day, of you, my love…'

"General?" A man asked gently from behind. The General turned from the sea and looked to the man. "General, I don't mean to intrude, but it has been many nights since last you slept. Perhaps you should get some rest, Sire. All is well up here, and you could use a good night's sleep."

Slowly, gently, the General spoke, his voice scratchy from sorrow, "Rest? I have not known rest since that fateful day, Captain. How can I sleep when each time I close my eyes, day or night, I see the final sleep of my wife? My children…" The General turned his back to the man he spoke with, as he braced himself with one hand on the rail of the ship, his eyes covered with his other.

The Captain stepped closer to his companion and rested a comforting hand on the General's shoulder. "I know how you care for them, my lord, but…I believe that Aphrodite would not have had her Father give you a way out of the curse if she herself did not mean to help you. But, Sire, you must be ready for whatever trial she may put you through in order to return you to your wife and children. If you are so deprived of sleep, how will you know or be ready when she calls?" Daniel contemplated the words of his fellow. "Or should we find your wife tomorrow with out the help of Aphrodite, then what will she think if you have had no sleep?"

"I thank you for your kind words, Captain, but I wish to be alone now. I cannot sleep for all I see, all I dream about is my wife and our children. Leave me, Captain." Daniel said as he lowered his head again, his thoughts once again returning to those that plagued him day and night.


I believe in you.
I'll give up everything just to find you.
I have to be with you to live, to breathe
You're taking over me.

"Hippolyta." Alone once again, Daniel looked out over the darkened sea before him. "I know you are out there, I know I will find you. We will be together again, my love. I will give up everything for you, I told you that once before. Huh, I remember one time in your garden, before your Father found out about us…you warned me that being with you would be punishable only by death should we be discovered. I told you then, and I say it again," Daniel straightened his posture and looked defiantly out over the sea, "I will give up everything for you. You are my life, my soul, and my heart. I will find you and I will do whatever I must to get you and our daughters back. We will be together again. One way…or another." Looking up to the sky, Daniel let out a short mocking laugh, "You think you can keep me from my wife, mad god? Think again! She will be mine again! Mine to hold, mine to love! Did you want her for yourself? Was that it? Was a mere mortal not allowed to love and be loved in return by such a goddess!? You will not win! She will be mine again!" Daniel smirked at the sky, and the unseen god that he cursed. Smiling, he left the rail of his ship and wandered below deck to his personal quarter.

Have you forgotten all I know and all we had?
You saw me mourning my love for you and touched my hand
I knew you loved me then

"No, he will not have her. I know he has her, and he will not keep her. My wife will be mine again; we will be together, that I swear. If it takes my last breath, Hippolyta and I shall be together again." Mumbling, Daniel removed his shirt and boots, then climbed into his bed. As he rested his head on his pillow, sleep over took him and his mind wandered…

"Ha-ha-ha! Daniel! Daniel!"

Hearing her sweet voice again, the General of Argros could not help but smile. Turning, he looked for her, "Hippolyta? Polly? Where are you? Ha-ha!" He began to search for her. Pushing aside leaves of enormous size, he maneuvered through the jungle. Flora was every where, and the owner of the sweet voice was no where to be seen. "Polly?" He called again. Growing frantic, he began to run, pushing aside and breaking leaves and limbs at every turn. Soon, the bright day turned to night, clouds of the darkest black overtook the sky, and an eerie fog crept over the horizon. Frantic with worry, Daniel broke through the jungle only to find himself at the base of a Greek palace. The darkness clung to the walls and air of the palace with a sickening ownership. Cut within the walls of the palace was a darkened staircase; it beckoned him. As if forced by an unknown force, Daniel began to ascend the stairs. Looking ahead of him as he climbed, he saw a doorway, blacker than the abyss surrounding him. A small light flickered in the distance on the other side. Daniel quickened his pace, unsure of where he was going. He ran to the doorway and towards the light in the distance. "Hippolyta?" He called out, hoping against hope that she would answer him. In the pit of his stomach foreboding began to gnaw. He began running, then sprinting as fast as he could after the light, calling after it, "Hippolyta! Hippolyta!" The corridor he had entered on ended, and he no longer wondered where he was, for now he knew.

Daniel found himself standing in the great hallway of his own villa, his own palace. The light flickered again from the corridor before him. He looked up at it, knowing now where it led him. Slowly, he followed the light, down the corridor to the door of the chamber that he once shared with his wife. Touching the door with his hand, he stood back as he pushed the door open. Warily looking within, Daniel saw nothing out of the ordinary. Curious, he set foot in the room. Instantly, the eerie feel of the air turned into an attacking terror. The room was in disarray, curtains and linen were torn, furniture broken and turned over, blood everywhere. Looking to the floor, tears began to stream down Daniel's face. The battered bodies of his wife, sister-in-law, and children littered the floor around him. Pools of blood were everywhere, spreading across the floor as if with a life of their own. Falling to his knees, Daniel threw his head back and screamed. The pools of blood crawled up his body, covering him as he continued to scream.

"AAAHHH!" Daniel sat up in his bed and looked around. He was safe on board his ship, in his personal quarters, and he was alone. Crossing his arms over his knees and burying his face within them, he began to weep uncontrollably.

"Sh, sh. There, there, my love. Do not cry. All is well. You are well. Shh." Daniel raised his head at the soothing voice. Through eyes blurred by tears, he saw its owner sit before him on his bed and gently touch his hand. Her hand moved up and caressed his hair and cheek as she continued to sooth him.

"P-Polly?" Daniel muttered in disbelief.

"Shh," she smiled. "Aye, my love, it is I. You have no need to fear, Darling. We shall be together again some day."

"Why can we not be together now, my love? I just want to feel you in my arms again."

"I know, my love. I wish that I could once again feel your arms around me, but until then, we shall have our dreams, and our love. Do not be afraid. We are all well and we shall be together again one day. I promise." She leaned close and kissed Daniel on the forehead. Then rose to leave.

He trailed his hand down her arm as she moved away from him. "Polly," he whispered, "please don't go."

"I must, my love. We shall be together again, I promise. The goddess has promised. But until then, my darling love, dream of me, and remember me."

"I could never forget you, never. I love you, Hippolyta." Daniel watched as his wife disappeared from view, silent tears rolling down his face.

I believe in you.
I'll give up everything just to find you.
I have to be with you to live, to breathe
You're taking over me.

Opening his eyes, Daniel found himself lying in his bed on board his ship. Outside his small window, he heard his men at work above deck. Sitting up, he looked around the room. "Was it all a dream?" He touched his forehead where his wife had kissed him. Smiling, he rose from his bed. "It was not a dream, she was here." Looking out the small port hole, Daniel assured himself, "We will be together again, my love. We will be together again."


I look in the mirror and see your face
If I look deep enough
So many things inside that are just like you are taking over

Daniel climbed the stairs to the upper deck of his ship, a smile playing across his lips. Cheerfully he greeted each crewmember he passed by. Whistling happily, Daniel joined the Captain of his ship. Clasping him on the back, Daniel looked over his ship. "A beautiful morning, isn't it, Captain?"

Unsure of what had come over his leader, the Captain dumbly answered, "Y-yes, Sire. It is a beautiful morning." He eyed the General of Argros suspiciously.

Turning his back to the full of his ship, the General leaned against the rail and faced the Captain. "I want to thank you, Captain. Your words last night…" Daniel sighed and smiled. "They meant a great deal to me. You were right, the goddess will help me find my family again. I will be with them again one day." Daniel walked to the back of his ship and leaned his hands on the rail as he looked out at the sea. "We will be together again. I know it." Daniel looked to the bright sky above and the passing clouds. He smiled, swearing he could see her face, smiling back at him. In the back of his mind, he could hear her sweet voice, singing to him…

I believe in you.
I'll give up everything just to find you.
I have to be with you to live, to breathe.
You're taking over me.

I believe in you.
I'll give up everything just to find you.
I have to be with you to live, to breathe
You're taking over me.

(taking over me)
You're taking over me
(taking over me)
Taking over me