I don't own the Wardstone Chronicles. Or Percy Jackson & the Olympians. If I did, why would I be writing this at this time instead of writing new awesome stories? I do hope you will enjoy my story:)...
Lamia was shocked, confused, nervous and angry. Shocked because she couldn't believe she was so close to the man who had destroyed her. Who had used and abused her. Who had ruined her entire life just by not being there for her.
Confused, even if she was ashamed to admit it, to find she still felt a bit attracted to him. But she understood that wasn't her fault. He was a handsome man after all. He just had something very attractive. He also looked slightly different. Not just his clothes, which were very different from what he had worn all those years ago.
Although Lamia had to admit she had never paid a lot of attention to what he had been wearing. She had been too busy to contemplate on how to get it of him. He had spent a lot of time naked around her. Sometimes he had been even naked when they weren't doing anything that required to be naked. She had always enjoyed that about him; his confidence and comfort. He had no trouble at all with people seeing him naked.
Probably because so many women have seen him naked. I have the idea he has slept with a lot more women than I have killed people. In his own way, he is a monster, like I was. Lamia thought. And that was how she thought about him now. Her body might still feel attracted to him, but her mind was in control. And she was disgusted when she thought of what this man had done. Or what he had caused.
He hasn't just ruined my life. I don't even dare to think about all the others he has ruined. Directly and indirectly. For some low amusement Lamia thought.
She was really annoyed when she saw him smile. Smile like he had never betrayed her. Like he had never abandoned and hurt her.
And she felt almost more hate than contempt when she saw the glance in his eyes. Lust. Like she had already seen at the meeting, he wanted her. She had no trouble at all reading the emotion in his eyes. It was the same emotion that had caused her so much trouble so many years ago. And no doubt, it had caused a lot of other women trouble too.
Including his wife. Hera might be a bitch, well actually more be the queen of bitches, but even she didn't deserve her husband. Lamia didn't exactly pity Hera, she was still too mad for that. She hated Hera for taking revenge on her children. That had been uncalled for. She could have destroyed Lamia instead. She was the one who had spread her legs and allowed Zeus to play with her afterall. Her childreen might have been the consequences of Lamia's ruthless actions, but they were innocent. It wasn't their fault their mother had fallen in love with the wrong guy.
Still, Lamia could understand part of Hera's anger. She had been furious when she discovered she wasn't the only one too. She had been upset, hurt and angry. And she hadn't understand it. She still didn't. She couldn't understand how someone would do something like that. It was cruel, to make people fall in love with you and just abandon them when you had enough of them.
And for Hera, it must be even worse. Zeus had forced her to marry him and kept cheating on him. Although, Lamia had to admit, she still couldn't feel any pity for Hera. Zeus might be a horrible husband and overall an awful person, but Hera isn't exactly good either. She is a bitch and doesn't hesitate to use people. And hurt them in the process.
Lamia looked at Zeus again, who was still smiling and looking at her. He was so close she could feel his warm breath on her lips, making them tingle distantly. She was pissed beyond belief when she noticed that. Even after all he had done, he still held some power over her body.
" Lamia" he breathed, his hand going down towards her butt. Lamia raised her eyebrows. "Zeus. How unfortunate I am forced by certain circumstances to meet you again" she said.
Zeus looked confused for a moment. He obviously couldn't believe she actually didn't want him. Not anymore at least. " But-" he started. And that was about as far as he came, before Lamia hit him as hard as she could in his face, making him scream.
He released her and stammered backwards, his blue eyes full of pain and disbelief. He stared at her like she was crazy. Which she wasn't. Not anymore at least.
She smiled at him, enjoying her little revenge. Now, after all those years, he felt pain too. It was nothing compared to hers, but it was a start. The humiliation was already torture to him, for he was very pride. Or arrogant actually. This would hurt his pride badly, considering he never had anticipated she would refuse him. And he was stunned she had actually dared to hit him.
Lamia apperceived he had never been refused before , let alone been hit. She took a step forward, still smiling, and looked down at him.
She looked at him , her eyes going up and down, and he slowly started smiling. No doubt he speculated she would forgive him everything. That she would believe him again and do it his way. That she felt attracted to him and would do whatever he wished.
Her eyes rested and his crotch for a moment before she looked into his eyes. " You're smaller than I remembered. But your memories makes everything better than it actually is, don't they? Oh and that was for our children, you ignorant idiot! Maybe the next time one of your women calls for help, you will actually try to help them".
Zeus seemed speechless when he heard his words. He didn't say anything, just kept staring at her. Like she had suddenly changed into something rather unexpected. Like a woman who said no.
Lamia saw Artemis and Athena smiling from her eyecorners. Artemis even gave her a quick thumbs-up. She still looked stern, but was smiling faintly too. Athena was smiling too, a little knowing smile. They both made it clear they appreciated Lamia's efforts and Lamia let out a small sigh of relief. She had been afraid they would be mad.
After all, the man she had just hit was their father. Their loyalty lay with him first. He shared their blood, cared for them. They had known him for centuries, while they had only really know her for a day. And what they knew about her, wasn't something you would want in a friend.
Lamia had expected them to help Zeus. He was their father, but he had also always been there. And sure, he had a lot of mistakes, but Lamia had no doubts they loved him nonetheless.
She sighed again. She wished she had that. Her children loved her, but they didn't really know who she was. They thought she was an ordinary woman, a human. Even their father hadn't known her dark secrets. He hadn't even known her identity. John had given her so much. He had given her love, safety, happiness, a home and rest in her mind and heart and she had given him lies and secrets in return.
That was why she liked Tom so much; there were no lies and secrets with him. Not anymore. He knew who she was and what she had done. He knew her crimes and still, he loved her.
That had always been one of the main reasons for not telling John. Lamia had been really afraid he would stop loving her. That he would believe she still was that monster. That he would be disgusted and leave her. Her life with John had been to valuable to throw away like that.
So she had kept her mouth shut, had enjoyed the happy, calm years before it began. Before she had to use her powers again and start with her battle against the dark she once was part of.
Lamia was lost in thoughts and memories, completely forgetting where exactly she was. And with who. And that was probably the reason she almost screamed when someone suddenly grabbed her.
" Wha-? Let me go!" she hissed, angry. Zeus chuckled. " No. At least not before you have apologized and explained. Why on earth would you hit me?". Lamia rolled her eyes. " Seriously? And I thought I was the crazy one. I have hit you, because you killed our children! Because you abandoned me and let them die. Because you used me as a toy and just threw me away when you lost interest".
Lamia could feel Zeus tense. She obviously had insulted him. " It wasn't like that! I love you and our children. You know how happy I was when you told me the news!".
Lamia snorted. " Maybe you just know very well how to act and lie. You have had centuries to practise after all".She didn't think about what she said. She was just too mad for that. After centuries, she could finally let him pay. And ask him what she had asked herself the past centuries. Why? " I wasn't lying Lamia! I meant what I said! I loved you and I loved our children!" Zeus said, anger evident in his voice.
" I dont believe you! You're a liar. You have used, abused me!" Lamia hissed, still angry after all this time. She had never stopped feeling angry and sad. It just didn't went away, the wound was too deep.
Zeus' grip tightened. Lamia was pretty sure his face would be all red and his blue eyes had darkened. She knew exactly how he looked when he was angry. She heard thunder starting, probable because of his anger. He was the king of gods and his speciality was thunder, after all.
" I didn't abuse or use you! I meant everything I said. My feelings were genuine and-". " You're so-called feelings were lust you jerk! All you ever felt for me was lust! ALL YOU EVER WANTED WAS SEX!" she yelled, not able to contain herself any longer.
She yanked free and turned, facing him. He looked exactly like she had expected; red face, clenched fists, tense body and darkened eyes. Lightning was around them by now, illuminating both of them. " I WASN'T! STOP INSULTING ME LAMIA" he screamed.
Lamia felt her entire body tense, her blood boiling. For the first time since she had met John, she felt the desire to kill someone. Or even better , hurt him so badly he would never recover. Let him suffer just like she had. He deserved it. " OR WHAT? YOU'RE GOING TO RUIN MY LIFE? NOW GUESS WHAT! YOU ALREADY DID!".
That was the moment he striked, apparently fed up with trying to defend himself. He made a gesture with his hand and a lightning bolt appeared in his hands.
Lamia almost took a step back, knowing all too well what he could do with that lightning bolt. She readied herself, prepared for whatever was about to come.
Before either of them could move however, Athena and Artemis ran forward. Lamia had forget they were present. They had been silent all the time, just watching. But now they apparently had enough of it.
Athena turned towards her father, while Artemis protected Lamia with her body. She held one hand on her bow, prepared to strike. Lamia was touched they were so supportive. Artemis even looked willing to strike against her own father.
She turned towards Lamia and smiled. " Calm down. The will stop him. He won't hurt you" she whispered. Lamia smiled back. " Thank you. I'm so glad you want to help".
Artemis shrugged. " That is where friends are for , right?". Lamia nodded. She looked at Athena, who was talking to Zeus. She moved her hands like she was agitated and seemed to be talking very fast. Lamia couldn't hear all she said, since it was still thundering, but it seemed to help. Zeus calmed down, the thunder ending.
In a few minutes, the sky was clear again. It was like nothing had happened. Except it had.
Zeus walked towards Lamia. Lamia immediately tensed, but Artemis was still in front of her and gave him a stern look. Zeus sighed. " Artemis, go astray will you? I have to talk to her".
Artemis looked at Lamia. Lamia understood , if she didn't want to talk, she wouldn't have to. Artemis would defend her. But it wasn't necessary.
Lamia smiled. " It's all right Artemis. Just let me". Artemis nodded and went to stand next to Athena.
Zeus, again very close, smiled. " Can't we talk about this Lamia? I wouldn't want to hurt such a beautful woman like yourself" he said. Lamia rolled her eyes. " You already did. And we can talk, but only when that talk involves you apologize. And promises to leave me alone after that talk".