Aster's POV
I gritted my teeth and pressed on. A mile from camp and my flying abilities had totally disappeared. I was also having trouble summoning lightning, and felt utterly exhausted. Finally I sighed and sat down. That's when I met the goddess of chaos.
Truthfully I was pretty much hating my meetings with gods and goddesses lately. I had to keep telling my self that it was for Tony's good. Tony was my best friend. I'd do anything for him.
"Hello Aster." The discord goddess purred.
"Stop controlling Tony." I snarl.
"Tony, son of Venus, brown hair, eyes that change color?" She thinks for a moment.
"I can't stop controlling him. At least... Not willingly. You'll have to destroy me first, and do you really want that reputation?"
"I don't care." I growl, taking out my imperial gold spear. Eris smirks.
"Good luck with that." Then she disappears.
I can't believe I didn't think things through. Of course she'd disappear. I try a new tactic.
"So who is REALLY controlling Tony? you gave it away. It's not you. You're not powerful enough."
"WHAT?! OF COURSE I AM! I could destroy your friend in a second! Listen to me Aster... No one can get me to give up the power I have over that weakling... No one..." Except she looks nervous. Then it clicks together.
No one, except my father. Eris is afraid of Jupiter. I'll have to confront him, and he won't just poof in like the others. I'm going to have to go all the way to Olympus, Well, Manhattan, but same thing right?
Luckily, as soon as Eris disappears I can fly again.
And I'm off. I just hope Tony can hang in there long enough.