Story: The Trouble with Gods

Author: Flashes09 (me)

Disclaimer: I own nothing.

A/N: If you don't know anything about the Greek Gods, I'll try and explain but you might want to read up about them.

Chapter 1

"…Let them say I walked with giants." Odysseus finished this speech and looked down at Achilles dead body, one last time. He was too preoccupied to notice the wind changing direction. He didn't notice when time stopped either.

Achilles opened his eyes and looked around. He was standing on the bank of the river Styx. He waited for the boat to come and pick him up. Suddenly a dark, looming figure appeared on the far bank. All the other souls around Achilles coward and moved backward, fearing for their souls. Achilles though stood his ground. He had already been to Hell and back as far as he was concerned. He was worried about Briseis and often thought of her. He didn't care if Hades decided to torture him for all eternity, he just wanted Briseis to be safe.

The shadow moved across the river and materialized even more until a man appeared. He was ten feet tall at least, and clothed all in black. A malicious smile appeared on his face, showing blackened teeth. When he spoke his voice was low but it seemed to echo in Achilles bones. He knew it was Hades himself.

"Achilles…the one soul I new would come here. Although, I never knew when. Well, you skill won't save you now, I know what exactly I'm going to do to you." With that, Hades moved closer to Achilles. But before Hades could do anything, a golden light appeared between the two and Hermes materialized with his golden staff and winged shoes.

"Not so fast, Hades. This one is coming with me." Hermes said with confidence.

"By whose orders?" Hades sneered. "That brother of mine, Zeus?"

"Actually, yes. Now move aside, or I won't be responsible for what happens." With this, Hermes turned and took Achilles arm. "Come with me," he said kindly. Achilles watched as they were coved in the golden light and taken to who knew where.

Styx: A river that all newly dead souls had to cross to get to the Underworld

Hades: Lord of the Underworld, brother of Zeus

Hermes: Messenger to the Gods

Zeus: Chief of the Gods, King. Hades brother

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