Chapter 7
In the End

Sam was polishing one of his swords when he felt the wind pick up. He was already in his armor and had a shield next to him. Calypso came in, her eyes were all red and puffy from crying.

"Please Sam, don't do this..." she begged.

"No, I started this, and now I plan to finish it," Sam said calmly.

Calypso started tearing again and her legs gave in. Sam dissipated his swords and walked to Calypso. He knelt next to her and hugged her close.

"I promise to return for you Calypso. I swear upon the River Styx," Sam said as the thunder rolled.

Calypso looked at him, tears still in her eyes. Sam into her eyes. Calypso saw a fire in his eyes, a fire to show that he was going to come back.

On Long Beach, Zeus was standing in some gleaming armor. He looked at the risen sun.

"He's late, typical mortals," he said.

Hera, Poseidon, Hades, and Aphrodite were present as well. They were all bored and relaxing on the beach. Suddenly, Poseidon saw a small boat on the water.

"He's here brother," he said.

Zeus looked at the little boat.

Foolish boy...I will teach him, he thought.

Sam landed and pulled his boat onto the beach. He walked until he was a yard from Zeus.

"I'm surprised you made it," Zeus said.

"I'm not surprised you did," Sam said.

Sam summoned his two swords and readied himself.

"I warned you boy, now you will suffer the consequences," Zeus threatened.

Zeus drew a lightning bolt and threw it at Sam. Sam rolled out of the way and charged Zeus. Zeus threw another one, but missed. Zeus gritted his teeth and drew another one. Sam slashed at Zeus's hip, but Zeus easily blocked it. Zeus made stabbed and Sam blocked, but he was thrown back a few feet. Sam got up and looked Zeus.

I need to keep the pressure on him...he thought.

Sam charged at Zeus again and dodged another lightning bolt. Sam got close enough to Zeus, so he started to attack him in quick succession. Zeus had no trouble keeping up, bus he couldn't find an opening. Sam kept up his attack, keeping Zeus's movements at a limit. Zeus, growing increasingly annoyed, made a large swipe and hit Sam in the chest. Sam flew backwards and hit the ground hard. Electricity flooded him and Sam had trouble getting up. He looked at his chest plate and saw it slashed in two. He removed hit and grabbed his swords. He ran after Zeus again and kept attacking.

"This boy is blind," Zeus said sadly.

Zeus readied his bolt and stabbed at Sam. Sam dodged it, got closer to Zeus, and slashed his arm. Zeus roared in pain and looked at his arm. It wasn't severed, but there was a large gash in it and the golden blood of the Gods flowed onto the sand. Zeus tried to move it, but couldn't. Sam charged at Zeus again. Zeus drew another bolt and stood defensively. Sam kept up his fast attacks again, limiting Zeus's already impaired movement. Now Zeus had trouble keeping up and got gashes and cuts all around his body. Zeus used a bit of power and pushed Sam back a few feet.

"Stop!" yelled Poseidon.

Both of the fighters were panting, but only one was bleeding. Poseidon walked in the middle of them.

"Brother, do you yield," Poseidon asked.

Zeus looked from Poseidon to Sam and then the rest of the Gods.

"Aye,I yield," Zeus said.

In Sam's mind, he was joyful. Zeus disappeared in a flash of bright light. Sam shielded his eyes and then looked at Poseidon.

"You have fought well Samuel...I will make sure Calypso is released from her "house arrest," he said.

Hades, Sam's father, walked up to Sam.

"I am very proud of you, my son. You have shown me the love will triumph over anything, even a god," he said.

Sam was too tired to really speak. He just knew that he kept his promise to Calypso.

Calypso was lying on her bed, crying. She was crying because she was certain that Sam will die and her curse will last forever. While she was crying, she didn't notice the change of scenery.

"Calypso..." someone said softly.

Calypso stopped crying at the familiar voice. She turned quickly to see the face of Zeus. She was in terror.

"Do not be afraid Calypso...you are not here to hear grave news," Zeus said.

Calypso looked at the feet of Zeus and saw Sam. He was in some robes give to him by Zeus. Calypso was very happy, but then she realized she was in Olympus. She marveled at the palace, but was more focused on running to Sam. They ran into each other arms and Calypso almost started crying again.

"I promised, didn't I?" Sam said.

Calypso was too overwhelmed with happiness to answer. Zeus slammed a staff on the ground and Olympus rang.

"Samuel...I have a gift for you," Zeus said.

Sam let go of Calypso and knelt in front of Zeus.

"I have been listening to your thoughts and wishes, some most strange," Zeus added, "however, I will grant you immortality so you may live with your love."

Before Sam could say anything, Zeus laid his hand over Sam and power flowed from his hand. Sam felt a rush and then nothing.

"You are now immortal Samuel...may the years serve you well," Zeus said.

Sam was speechless.

"Now, get out," Zeus said.

He waved his staff over them and they vanished.

Epilogue

Years later...

Sam and Calypso were laying on the beach in Valencia, Spain. Both were happy and talking about the opportunities of Sam's new part-time job. Sam was just finishing college and Calypso was finishing her Junior year in college.

"Are you still thinking of joining the military?" Calypso asked.

"I was thinking about it. Be a soldier like my stepfather's grandfather," Sam smiled.

Calypso smiled and decided to nap in the sun. Sam went swimming.

And they lived happily ever after

THE END