CHAPTER 2 : DISCUSSION

MAN'S WORLD :

STEVE TREVOR :

"Now this is what I call a real fighter jet. So totally cool. AH… I wish Etta is here with me, at least the journey would definitely be a lot more better than now," he spoke to himself loudly as his pleasant musings about his wife were suddenly interrupted by the angry voice of his Brigadier General Mark Robinson blasting through the communication speakers reprimanding about his lack of concentration on the task at hand in a very irritated voice. Well he couldn't blame his boss for that since who would show such interest in the given task when you are forced out of your bed at 4:00 AM. Well a robot could I guess. After a few moments his silent reveries were interrupted again by his demanding update on the functioning of the currently flying fighter jet, F-22 Raptor.

While it was very peaceful and relaxing in the jet, he couldn't help but have some uneasy feeling in the pit of his stomach. Later, he brushed it away shifting his conflicted thoughts on to his wife, Etta Candy Trevor. A spirited, care-free, vivacious beautiful young woman with a can do attitude who has a great love of candy. He is completely in love with her for those kinds of attitude and behavior. Etta is actually his secretary. But she is more than that. She is his best friend, confidante, lover and finally his wife. HIS wife. I still couldn't wrap my about the fact that Etta is actually my wife. It is not as if I was the first one who fell in love with her. It is kind of mutual. An understanding that could only be present in between us and us only. But one thing that hurts the most is the fact that they are childless. Etta and I love the children. It is as if the Gods are mocking at us. No one knows about their inability of having children. It is a bitter truth only known to us. Hmmm….. I wonder how beautiful and content our lives would be if only we are blessed with children. I guess all things will happen with a good reason, he thought as his silent musings came to a halt when he suddenly noticed that there is some anomaly in the wiring system. And next second he knows that he is not going to survive as he felt the damn jet losing its altitude in a dangerous scale.

MOUNT OLYMPUS : HAVEN OF THE GREEK GODS

Mount Olympus is the realm of the Greek Gods. Twelve of the most important Gods are included in the safety and welfare of the magical realm. Those Gods would include Zeus – God of Sky and Thunder is a blue eyed, white haired, seven foot tall god, who is in fact the ruler of the Gods of Olympus. Hera – Goddess of Marriage and the Family is a black eyed, blonde haired beautiful and kind goddess, who is the wife of Zeus. Aphrodite – Goddess of Love, Beauty, Seduction, Pleasure and Happiness is the daughter of Zeus, wife of Hephaestus. Ares – God of War who is banished from Mount Olympus due to his unforgivable atrocities. Hephaestus – God of Fire and Crafts, who doesn't live on Mount Olympus. Apollo – God of Light and the Sun, Truth and Prophesy, Healing, Plague, Music and Poetry. Artemis – Goddess of the Wilderness, the Hunt, Wild animals, Fertility and Childbirth, who is the twin sister of Apollo. Poseidon – God of Oceans and Seas, who is also the brother of Zeus and Hades. Hermes – God of Luck, Shepherds, Athletes, Merchants and Thieves, who also acts as a messenger for Greek Gods. Athena – Goddess of War and Wisdom. Demeter – Goddess of Harvest. Hades – God of the Underworld. Dionysus – God of Wine, Agriculture and Fertility of nature.

Haven of the Greek gods is definitely a sight to behold with beautiful blue skies, musical chirpings of the lazy mystical birds who seems to be like they don't give a care for the world below, sweet fragrances, thick and lush forests, all the sights are filled with various types of vegetation. Mount Olympus is so beautiful that even the Goddess of Beauty herself envies it. It is a very peaceful environment.

But the same couldn't be applied in case of Greek gods as they observed the war on Themyscira ending with an outcome of death and destruction as the sun rose on the horizon.

"This can't be…. "

"It can't end like this... "

"It is impossible. I can't agree with this outcome….. "

"Poor Amazons. They should have known the consequences… "

"What about the Amazon princess? Is she going to die…..? "

"I can't believe this happened….. "

The loud murmurings were put to an end when Zeus bellowed, " SILENCE ..." Zeus, King of the Gods, sat in his majestic throne solemnly due to the worst situation in Themyscira saddened him greatly. Amazons dead. Ares dead. Death and destruction. The miraculous Amazon princess orphaned due to this vengeful war. Poor child. If only this war hadn't occurred, she would have lived a contented life in the forthcoming years. His thoughts increased his guilt as well as inability for not preventing this useless war. If only..…AH…. It's completely useless wondering about WHAT IF's and COULD HAVE's it would only waste some valuable time where I could use it for solving the current issues. He forced himself to concentrate and ended his musings with a sigh.

"Sire, may I ask what would happen to the princess? Are we going to abandon her?" Hermes asked the King of the Gods with sadness and worry clearly noted in his tone. But he was met with silence from Zeus.

Athena, kindly questioned her father about the fate of the Amazon princess by placing her hand on the shoulder of her father clearly breaking his silent reveries.

Zeus then replied as an afterthought, "No, we are not going to abandon her. She is our creation. She is an extension of an Olympian without powers. She has far greater destiny than any one of you could ever imagine. Her fates are intertwined with a mortal who helps in bringing justice to the victims. Their union is very crucial for the world as well as themselves."

"Hmm… well if you are saying that her fates are intertwined with a mortal, she must be in the man's world. Who is going to take her there? No mortal can ever step foot on the paradise island, how can she be taken to the man's world? You know we can't involve in the mortal world, it is against the laws" Athena interjected.

"Look, there is a jet which is coming near to Themyscira" Hermes exclaimed with surprise.

"WHAT ?... "

" Yes Athena, look." Hermes answered with excitement while Zeus smiled.

"What in the name of Gaia." Athena whispered in surprise and awe.

"Sire, I guess this is some sort of a message. I think we have to make use of this opportunity." Hermes u
Zeus replied "Then what are you waiting for? Open the invisible shield around the island NOW QUICK" in a voice filled with urgency which is matched to that of Hermes.

A few moments later, the shield lifted just as the jet crashed onto the destroyed Themyscirian soil.

"Now, Let us see what the Fates stored in for our little princess." Zeus replied in a peaceful yet curious tone.

TO BE CONTINUED….

PHEW….. CHAPTER 2 FINISHED. I HOPE YOU GUYS ARE SATISFIED WITH THE UPDATE. ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE STORY WILL BE ANSWERED BY ME. SUGGESTIONS, CRITICS AND REVIEWS ARE CLEARLY WELCOMED.