Author: SesshomarusMate2468
Rating: T for Teen
Disclaimer: I do not in any way shape or form on any rights to any of the characters in this story and I never will, although if I did the stories about them would be completely different.
A/N: Please Read and Review. Destructive criticism will be ignored while Constructive will be eagerly welcomed.
Warning: The characters in this story will be acting very OOC compared to how they usually act in their myths and legends. If you don't prefer them in their natural personality then please read and enjoy :D
Chapter 5
Athena willingly accepted her fate with open arms, whispering dangerously in reply, "If those are my only choices than I would rather suffer thousands of tortures for all of eternity in Tartarus. I shall not be forced into a undesirable marriage and lose my freedom to a man not of my own choosing!"
Apollo interrupted gallantly, "I love Athena too dearly to allow her to suffer unspeakable tortures in Hades's most miserable prison on the account of a decision that she had no say in... so I will offer myself to take her place in Tartarus."
Zeus agreed since he was in the mood to punish someone, anyone really. He smirked sadistically, "It is settled then, Apollo you will take Athena's place in Tartarus and serve her sentence. Athena I hope that you can live with your decision. But because I'm feeling merciful I will not send Apollo to Tartarus immediately. Instead he will recieve the same punishment as Prometheus for defying me. Apollo you will be chained to a platform of rock on the highest peak in the world besides Mt. Olympus for one month. Each day at high noon a monstrous vulture will arrive and eat your liver each day. Although since you are an immortal god it will regenerate each morning, it will still be extremely painful. Is that still acceptable to you Apollo? Athena?"
Apollo with his head held up high replied, "Zeus I love you daugther more than my own immortal life and would willingly go to hell and back for her."
"Its your funeral Apollo, Hundred-Hand One take him away," Zeus ordered.
Unknown to Athena her budding 'friendship' with Apollo was quickly transforming into undying affection. As Apollo was being taken away she rushed to him, threw her arms around his neck, kissed him passionately for what seemed like an eternity then confessed breathlessly, "I love you Apollo, I recently realized it but was too scared to accept it. I didn't want you to sacrifice yourself without knowing that," then in a whisper said, "I will find a way to free you before you are sent to Tartarus no matter what it takes. I will marry you. Not because my father wishes me to for his pretentious reasons, but because I truly love with all of my heart. I would not be able to bear it if you were tortured because of me, leaving me alone on Earth for the rest of time. I know someone the only one who can help us."
"Who?" Apollo asked confused.
"Hera," Athena replied, "she forgave me for being born from Zeus's head realizing that it was not my fault and that I was really born of both Metis and Zeus, not Zeus alone. Ever since we have been the best of friends. She will gladly help us. She and Aphrodite have been trying to set me up for years you know her being the goddess of marriage and Aphrodite being the goddess of love and all. Hera will be able to get Zeus to do anything she wants because he fears her vengenance even if he will not admit it."
"Hundred-Hand One what are you waiting for? Take him away!" Zeus yelled his face as red as a tomato.
Athena jumped, kissed him deeply one last deeply and whispered lovingly in his ear, "Remember my love no matter what happens that I will always love you and will rescue you."
"And I you," he replied.
After Apollo was taken out of sight, Athena silently rushed out of the throne room while Zeus was busy yelling at the Hundred-Hand One for his incompetence.
Athena telepathically sent Hera a message, "Hera I need to meet with you immediately. Meet me in my secret forest. It is a matter of life and death, marriage or eternal lonliness, happiness or revenge"
Hera replied, "Alright I will meet you, should I bring Aphrodite?"
Athena said, "No, I trust her but she is a terrible gossip, just ask her as a favor to you and I not to send Zeus anymore love interests."
"What do I tell her if she wants to know why?" Hera asked.
"Tell her that I have found someone and that Zeus is trying to keep us apart. You and her have been trying to set me up for ages, she will not take kindly to Zeus if he tries to break my love and I up." Athena said.
"You have someone? WHO TELL ME NOW!" Hera squealed at a glass-shattering pitch.
"Ow not so loud. I will tell you once you arrive at the forest, and not before." Athena replied.
"Oh alright, have it your way," Hera pouted, "See you in a few minutes."
"See you then," Athena answered.
To be continued...
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