Chapter 6
One Warning and a Challenge
Zeus was sitting on his throne, listening closely at Sam's bold statement.
Not event the Gods can keep you and I separated for long...
"Foolish boy; How dare he challenge my power!" Olympus shook.
Hera, Wife to Zeus, and Aphrodite, Goddess of Love, were present as well.
"Oh leave the boy alone Zeus, he doesn't know what he's saying," Hera said.
"I think it's sweet that he loves Calypso. It's about time she had a keeper," Aphrodite stated.
Zeus growled.
"Still, he must learn to watch his tongue, or I will have it removed," Zeus said.
Then Zeus heard Sam's last thought.
That's right Zeus, I'd like to see you try and keep me away from Calypso.
This angered Zeus beyond measure and Olympus shook violently.
Below, several windows of the Empire State Building shattered.
"That's the last straw! I will teach that boy a lesson he will never forget!" Zeus roared.
Zeus drew a thunderbolt and was ready to throw it at Sam when Hera and Aphrodite stopped him.
"Stop it Zeus! Don't let your temper gain control again," Hera pleaded.
Poseidon and Ares bursted in the throne room, weapons drawn.
"What's wrong?" Poseidon asked.
"Zeus is getting angry again!" Hera said, still holding Zeus's arm.
Poseidon dropped his trident and helped the Goddesses hold Zeus down.
After a few minuets of calming down, Poseidon asked.
"Brother, what troubles you?"
"It's this boy, Samuel. He challenges my power," Zeus said.
"Sam is in love with the nymph Calypso," Hera added.
"He thinks he can fight Zeus's power to stay with her. It's all very romantic," Aphrodite said.
Poseidon looked at the image of Sam.
"The boy is young, he will learn, just give him time," Poseidon said softly.
"Then I shall give him one warning. If he is to repeat his statements, I shall obliterate him from existence," Zeus stated.
The ultimatum was harsh, but everyone went with it.
On Calypso's Island...
Sam was sitting on the beach, watching the sunset with Calypso. Now that he was open with his relationship with Calypso, Sam was much calmer and felt lighter. It was like the weight of the world was lifted from his shoulders.
Heh, I bet Atlas would love that, he thought.
Calypso rested her head on Sam's shoulder. Sam smiled and finished watching the sunset.
"You know Sam, you are the first person in a very long time who stayed with me," Calypso said.
"Really? How long was that?" Sam joked.
Calypso was getting sleepy and yawned.
"A few...*yawn* thousand years ago," she said calmly.
Sam was a bit surprised at the time difference.
I wish I could live for thousands of years, but I'm only human, Sam thought.
Calypso fell asleep on his shoulder.
Sam picked her up gently and carried her to bed. He placed her on the bed and tucked her in. He made sure she was completely covered before leaving the hut.
I'll just walk for a bit longer, he thought.
The skies were clear and the stars smiled at him. Sam looked into the moon and pictured Artemis's face.
She's good looking, but Calypso is definitely more beautiful. No offense Artemis, he thought.
Sam walked for about an hour when a white light floated in front of Sam.
Samuel, I am the entity of your consciousness, said the floating light.
Sam crossed his arms and frowned.
"What do you want Hera?" he said stubbornly.
The orb expanded and the goddess appeared.
"You are no fun, you know that?" she pouted.
"I take it you have a message for me? A warning perhaps?" Sam said.
He had already figured this out. Hera wouldn't come in person unless it was a Life or Death situation.
"Very good, I do have a warning. You have greatly upset my husband. He wants to obliterate you from existence," Hera said.
Sam was unimpressed, "That sounds like an all powerful god."
"Sam, you have to listen to me. If you continue to say things that upset Zeus, I cannot protect you. And neither can your father," Hera grew serious.
''So what do you want me to do? Leave Calypso here?" Sam demand.
"It may be best..." Hera started.
"NO! I will not leave Calypso here alone. She has been on her own for thousands of years. All because your HUSBAND imprisoned her. She hasn't know love, real love, for a very long time. I plan to free her from this tropical prison," Sam said.
Hera was shocked and dismayed.
"Sam...do not follow this course of action. It will only end badly for you and Calypso," Hera warned.
"No...I CHALLENGE the "all-mighty Zeus" to a duel," Sam said loudly.
Hera closed her eyes, not believing what she was hearing.
"Tell Zeus to meet me on the Long Island Beach tomorrow, at noon. I will be waiting there," Sam turned away and Hera disappeared.
Dun dun DUN! What will happen to the brave Sam? Now I have a challenge for you, the readers.
Challenge: Come up with a good ending to this. You have complete creative freedom, but please take this seriously. You all have two days. After that, I read the endings and use one.
PM me the ending.
Note: If I chose yours, I may make some modifications to it.
Good luck and Cya on the flip side.