Chapter 7- This will not end well...

ARES POV

It was already the afternoon so Prometheus, Athena and I made our way to the sword fighting arena. Prometheus led the way with her trailing behind looking around. She'd never seen Olympus in the daylight before.

"I can give you a tour later if you want." I offered.

She looked surprised "Sure, I'd like that." She replied. I smiled comfortingly at her (at least I hoped it was comforting, knowing me it probably looked manic) Prometheus looked jealously at me. $#!? He liked her too...

Athena POV

I looked at the elegant walls, the designs were beautiful...

"I can give you a tour later if you want" Ares offered. I was pleasantly surprised.

"Sure, I'd like that." I replied honestly. He smiled at me. He seemed nicer then I first thought.

When we reached the sword fighting arena I saw Hades fighting Poseidon in a corner. They were good but Poseidon favoured his right so his left should be easier to hurt in a real fight. Hades preferred defence to offence so he would be harder to attack but easier to defend against. I silently stared at them fighting as my brain filed this information away.

"Hey!" Prometheus called to them. They stopped fighting and walked towards us. Hades whistled a merry tune while Poseidon trudged behind dejectedly.

Prometheus POV

For the God of the Dead, Hades was looking a lot happier than I've ever seen him. Poseidon on the other hand looked miserable. "I was thinking, that maybe Poseidon vs. Athena first?" I offered. Poseidon was a good fighter but tended to go easy on those weaker than him (especially girls) Athena should be fine.

Hades POV

Did I just hear correctly? Prometheus wants newbie to fight Poseidon? He wants the god that hates her most, with a sword, fighting her? Then again Prometheus didn't know he hated her, much less why. I think only me and Ares know that (not including Poseidon obviously). I shook my head thinking he'd get the hint – he didn't. Ares exchanged glances with me, I didn't know what to say but at least, for now, the prank from yesterday was forgotten. This fight will not end well.

Chapter 8- The Fight begins

Poseidon POV

I glowered at the goddess in front of me. Her resemblance to Métis was infuriating. She had the same eyes. I was looking forward to beating her easily when she pointed out the obvious.

"I don't have a sword."

Athena POV

I would have thought it was obvious but Prometheus looked surprised.

"You can borrow one of Ares' old swords until Heph makes you one."He replied quickly

"What happened to them?" I asked curious and a little wary. Why does he have a new sword if he had some old ones?

"Nothing," Ares replied "It's just that I outgrew them. I had one when I was 5, 10 and 15. I got a new one last year."

"Every five years." Poseidon commented dryly.

"Whatever." Ares replied back indifferently.

"Where are the swords?" I asked to avoid the fight between the two that was bound to happen sooner or later.

"Over there." Ares replied while pointing to a closed box in the corner. The box was beautiful with gold carvings. I could see a detailed carving of a fight. There was thunder and lightning at the background as well. It was amazing.

"Who made the box?" I asked and I really wanted to know.

"Heph," Ares replied (slightly bitterly I noticed- was he jealous?) "He's good at stuff like that." I was now really glad he was designing my room and my sword. That reminded me...

I walked over to the box and opened it. Inside were three different size swords. They were well designed but the biggest one was the most decorative. It was probably just because Heph got better with practice. Ares and Prometheus came over closely followed by a curious Hades and impatient Poseidon.

Poseidon POV

Oh, come on! We're waiting here! She's probably the only fucking person who would admire a box and decorations on a sword before a fight! I mean what the fuck!

Come on, come on, and come on! Pick a damn sword and let's get this over and done with.

Prometheus POV

I can't believe I forgot the obvious. SHE DOESN'T HAVE A SWORD! She probably thinks I'm an idiot.

"Try lifting the swords – see if any fit, or kind of fit or whatever..." I said trailing off. Ares passed her his old sword that he got when he was fifteen. She tried lifting it. It fit better than her old sword. It wasn't perfect but it would do for now.

"Can fight now? I haven't got all day!" Poseidon groaned impatiently. He could have at least pretended to care I thought angrily. What was his problem?

"Well, if you have somewhere to go you can always leave!" Athena shot back at him. I was beginning to like her more and more...

"How about we do a quick mini fight, see what Athena knows. No need for shield, No use of water power." I directed the last part at Poseidon obviously. They agreed to the rules (as if they had a choice). They got into ready positions. To be honest I was surprised she even knew the correct stance but she could just have been mimicking Poseidon but somehow I doubted it.

Ares looked at me and I called out "Let the fight begin!"

Chapter 9 – did that really just happen?

Prometheus POV

Poseidon made the first move like he always did. I was surprised at the ferocity at which he stabbed forth with his sword. I was about to stop him from skewering her when something unexpected happened. She span to the side and jumped behind him before he even had a chance to respond. He had expected his sword to contact with something but when it didn't the momentum made him fall forward. She put the edge of her borrowed sword unto the back of his neck.

"I feel like an idiot." Poseidon grumbled after she let him stand up.

"You are an idiot." I heard her mutter to Poseidon who in response replied,

"You weren't supposed to know that trick." He glared at her. I felt like I had to say something.

"Wow." Ares said beating me to it.

"That was awesome!"Hades agreed, "Want to have a practise fight with me? While Poseidon goes to wherever he's late to." He stared pointedly at his brother referring to earlier. Poseidon angrily stomped off.

Hades and Athena got into ready positions.

Athena POV

How did I do that? All I could remember was my mind going to autopilot but still my mind was still reeling from my fight against Poseidon. Why did he hate me so much?

I stood facing Hades. Hades prefers defence to offence so he would be harder to attack but easier to defend against. My mind automatically reminded me from earlier.

Neither of us moved. He was still trying to analyse my technique I realised. I stabbed randomly forward and he immediately came forward to intercept it even though it hardly reached him. I used that moment to quickly move back and disarmed the reached out sword. The sword made a satisfying clang as it hit the floor. I smiled at the stunned God in front of me.

"Sorry?" I said unsure whether I should be apologising or not.

"Don't be." He grinned. For a god of the underworld he sure was cheerful. He went to pick up his sword so I turned slightly to see Ares' and Prometheus' reactions. Prometheus was shocked but Ares was grinning like Hades had.

Prometheus POV

She just defeated two brilliant sword fighters with years of practise. She only had her first fight yesterday! Zeus needs to know about this! Maybe it's best he doesn't know a voice insisted in my head. I ignored it. Too bad that voice was called common sense.