Khutulun was at a loss for words while Aphrodite fixated on her. Then she sneered.
"So, you're just some crappy sadomasochist. How ironic."
"Sadomasochist?" Aphrodite questions before smirking.
"Don't be silly. Pleasure can be found in anything. Food, sex, peace, glory, fighting, and even pain. That is how one should live their lives. Of course, your kind takes the things and spoils them with your hubris."
"Screw you! You have no right to blame us because you gods are terrible at your jobs," Khutulun yelled angrily.
Aphrodite tightly balls her fists while maliciously grinning.
"Okay, enough talk. Now we fight!"
Aphrodite launches herself in the air and then descends towards the Mongolian princess.
"Arrows of Troy!" Aphrodite said as she unleashed a flurry of diving kicks at Khutulun.
Khutulun puts up her arms to block the strikes. The humans cheered as it seemed Aphrodite's kick did nothing to the princess.
"Hah, you call those kicks! Go back to blowing kisses," One of the humans said smugly.
However, Kaidu and the Mongols knew better as they could see Khutulun's face holding back the pain she felt.
"I...I have never seen my daughter's expression like this before. Those kicks must feel like getting stabbed by a hundred swords!"
Khutulun knew she must do something and fast. As Aphrodite prepared for another kick, Khutulun grabbed her by the ankle.
"Okay bitch. How about I take you for a spin!"
Khutulun begins to spin around while holding onto Aphrodite's leg.
"Khutulun is spinning the goddess of love like a ragdoll! What does the strongest woman have in mind?" Heimdall exclaimed as the action went on.
Once Khutulun stopped spinning, she held Aphrodite high for an even more powerful throw.
"Take this!" Khutulun yelled as she swung the love goddess down like a hammer to concrete.
Almas: Mountain Beast Throw
However, before Aphrodite could taste the ground, she planted her hands to stop the impact, and the arena floor cracked even more. Aphrodite retaliates with a mule kick and kicks her under the chin. Aphrodite rose to her feet, turning her wrists while Khutulun rubbed her jaw.
As the two stared at each other again, one thought came into their minds.
'It looks like we're evenly matched,' they both think while Khutulun has a stern expression while Aphrodite smirks amusingly.
"This is astonishing! Both women seem to have counters for any attacks they throw at each other! This is not how any of us expected!"
As the crowd cheered, many gods especially showed their support for Aphrodite.
"Come on, Aphrodite! Show that gorilla that your beauty is unequal!"
"Crush her skull with those legs of yours!"
"You're as beautiful on the battlefield as well as the arts."
Ares, meanwhile, couldn't comprehend this matchup. For as long as he remembered, Aphrodite was never known for her martial prowess. So how can she be this capable all this time?
"Hermes, I have a question for you. My darling's divine treasure. What is called again?"
"Epithet Embodiment. It allows Aphrodite to channel the aspect of one of her titles. Why do you ask?" Hermes asked with a charming grin.
Ares then removes his helmet and scratches his head, trying to understand.
"I get that, but I'm trying to understand this."
Then, a young, brash voice alerted Ares.
"Hey, Dad. All of this overthinking isn't good for you, you know?"
Ares turns his head to the familiar voice. The voice came from a young man with light tan skin, platinum blonde curly hair, starry golden eyes, and silky white wings. His attire consists of a maroon toga, a rose t-shirt with a golden heart and arrow, and a golden wreath ring.
Greek God of Love
Eros (Greece)
"E-Eros? What are you doing here?" Ares asked, shocked to see his son here.
"What else? I came to see Mom kicking that human with the power of love!" Eros stated
"Love!? Give us a break, Eros! Mum is showing what it means to be a warrior!"
Another more rougher voice made Eros roll his eyes.
Along with Eros are three gods. One is as muscular as Ares with spiky red and yellow hair, crazed silver eyes, and a rough-looking chin-strip. He is adorned with an obsidian and iron chest plate, a leather jacket with spikes on the shoulders, blue jeans, and iron-clad boots.
Greek God of Terror
Phobos (Greece)
Compared to Phobos, the other god has a leaner build and a muted expression. He has long, wet black hair, violet eyes, and a set of rough black armor.
Greek God of Terror
Deimos (Greece)
Finally, the last one is a young, serene goddess with shiny white serpentine eyes, crystal blue hair, a headband made of pearl, and a toga dress made from multiple colorful fabrics.
Greek Goddess of Harmony
Harmonia (Greece)
"Ohoho! It's so nice to see my grandchildren again!" Zeus chuckled
"Well, of course, Grandpa. Anyway, it's good to see our mum use her powers other than training me and Phobos," Deimos said flatly.
"Yes, knowing mother, I think Nikephoros should be enough to do away with the human," Phobos said.
In a soothing voice, Harmonia responded, "Yeah. I'm not a fan of violence, but I'll deal with it for Mom."
"Wait! wait. You all knew your mother could do this?" Ares asked as if he was left out of a secret.
"Well...yeah! You didn't know?" Deimos asked
Ares blushed as he twirled his fingers and had a guilty look on his face.
"W-well, I...thought those forms were used for...p-private time."
Ares's children were revolted at this as they knew what he meant.
"What the hell, Dad!"
"I'm so embarrassed right now. Are you serious?!"
"..."
"Why, Dad? Why?"
As Aphrodite dodged another attack from Khutulun, she could hear the bantering. A small smile cast on her face as she couldn't help but love her family. Khutulun was confused at Aphrodite's smile.
"Why are you smiling?" Khulutun asked
Aphrodite answers that statement with a question of her own.
"Tell me, have you ever experienced motherhood?"
Khutulun replied harshly, "No, I didn't."
Aphrodite sighs, "My goodness. What did you even do with your life? You've never been married? Seemingly not enjoying this fight? How can one live without pleasure? I mean, listen to this audience."
Aphrodite stretches out her arms as the noise of the crowd echoes.
"Tsk! Sorry, but I'm past pleasure. Because I must fulfill for my father and all of humanity. But since you like pleasure so much."
Khutulun gets into a lunging position with her right arm stretched out.
"Then you won't mind if I increase my power, right?" Khutulun declared as she stared deeply at Aphrodite.
The year was 1260. It was when all of Mongolia saw the birth of something godly. A girl blessed by the gods and revered by the Chagatai Khanate.
1269, 13th Century Mongolia
"Papa, can I go hunting with you!"
A young girl said happily in a royal purple deel and short curly hair.
Khutulun (Age: 9)
Khutulun saw her father and a few of the men of the tribe going hunting with their horses and bows.
"Aigiarne, sweetie. I don't think that it's a good idea. Hunting in the mountain range is too dangerous for you."
"But come oooon!" grumbled Khutulun. "Sewing and dance are both extremely same-y activities."
"Besides, I only want to see you hunt, father."
"No, daughter. That is final," Kaidu retorted.
"Please."
"No."
Please."
"No!"
"Please!"
"NO!"
"PLEEEEEASE!"
Then Kaidu gave a tired sigh, knowing that Khutulun would not relent.
"Alright, but you'll have bodyguards accompanying you."
At a small mountain steppe, Kaidu, Khutulun, and several of his men traverse the steady path. Khutulun rode on a brown horse, accompanied by archers to protect the princess.
"Mmm, I don't know if hunting on this mountain is a good idea. Especially with the Mountain Devil roaming," One archer whispered nervously.
"Agreed. What hope Kaidu Khan doesn't hunt for too long," Another replied.
"Mountain Devil? What do you mean?" Khutulun asked
The two archers didn't expect the princess to hear, but they might as well.
"W-well princess, there have been rumors of a beast that lurks in these steppes. It is that of a giant goat. Bigger than a bear and scars of decades of battles."
"R-really?" Khutulun said, trying to mask her fear.
"Yes, and those who dare enter here or even try to hunt it meet a violent end."
Khutulun gulped silently at the idea of meeting such a beast. The hunt went well until one of Kaidu's scouts flew out of nowhere and hit the bed of rocks. Then, rushing suddenly towards the hunting party is a massive black mountain goat with cracked yet sturdy curved horns, a multitude of scars on its body, and a few arrows in its side. The beast bellowed with bloodlust and hatred.
"It's...its...it's the MOUNTAIN DEVIL!" One of the Mongols screamed.
The monstrous mountain goat slams its horns into one of the Mongols on horseback, killing both the rider and steed instantly. Many of Kaidu's men tried to kill the beast, only to be rammed and stomped to death. Kutulun was terrified by this animal. No, this animal killed these men like they were nothing.
"Archers!" Kaidu commanded. "Take my daughter down the mountain immediately!"
Archers did as they told as they took the princess down the steppe.
"Wait, no! Papa! He needs me," Khutulun pleaded.
Kaidu sighs as he must buy some time for his daughter to escape. He used hit-and-run tactics as he fired arrows to keep the monster's attention on him. Unfortunately, the devil gained a position and knocked Kaidu off his horse. He landed awkwardly on his left leg, causing severe pain. The beast stalks closer to the wounded Khan.
Kaidu got to one knee and unsheathed his sword.
"Come on, demon! Do your worst!" Kaidu yelled defiantly
The goat pounds the ground with one of its front hooves, preparing to charge.
"Papa!" Khutulun exclaimed as she ran to get between the goat and Kaidu.
"Aigiarne? Leave me! You need to get out of here now!" Kaidu demanded, not wanting his daughter to get hurt.
"No, papa. I refuse to let you get hurt. Our family needs you, and I'll make sure of it."
Khutulun turned her head to Kaidu and smiled before taunting the creature. A baleful howl escaped the wicked goat as it charged furiously at the child. It was no lie that Khutulun was afraid of this creature, but an instinct she didn't know she had told her to stand her ground.
As the beast got closer, Kaidu closed his eyes, not wanting to see himself losing his daughter. A few seconds later, there was no sicking crunch or a loud thud. The injured Khan opened his eyes and gasped when he saw Khutulun gripping the goat's horns.
The beast tried to use its might, but the girl wouldn't budge. Khutulun was astonished that she was even doing this.
'A-am I really this strong?' Khutulun thinks to herself
The monstrous fiend thrashs ballistically in no prevail. Khutulun scowls as she doesn't forget how the beast killed its victims and tries to do the same to her and her father.
"I had enough of you!" Khutulun yelled as she lifted the beast in the air and slammed it to the ground with a suplex.
The goat's mouth explodes with blood and slumps lifelessly. Kaidu was left speechless. Khutulun, his little girl, possesses such incredible strength.
"Papa!" Khutulun shouted as she ran towards Kaidu.
"Papa, are you okay?"
"Y-yes. Just broke my ankle. How...did you do that?" Kaidu asked
Khutulun looked at her hands and looked uncertain.
"I don't know. Does this make me a monster?"
Kaidu gently held Khutulun's hands and smiled.
"No, my child. You are blessed with beauty and strength akin to the gods. Use these gifts for the betterment of our people and forge your destiny, Khutulun."
Khutulun looked reluctant at first, then nodded.
"Okay, papa."
Present Day
Khutulun took a big breath as she contacted Thrud.
"Thrud. It's time for me to cut loose."
Thrud replied, "Alright. Give her hell!"
Then Khutulun let out a mighty war cry as an overwhelming presence filled the arena. Aphrodite's arrogance changed into a stern and focused expression as she got her guard up.
"T-this aura! What is this," Goll uttered, trying to keep herself standing.
Brunhilde viciously smirks, "Oh, that. That's Khutulun's real strength!"
"Her real strength?" Goll questioned
"Yes, valkyrie!" Hera said excitingly
"For you see throughout Khutulun's life. She fought against armies and, in some of them, she defeated them all single-handedly."
Goll was shocked upon hearing this.
"Wait! If that is true, then that would mean you're about to see Khutulun's true potential!"
"Yes," Brunhilde stated
"Now witness why Khutulun has earned the title of the Uncrowned Khan!"
Khutulun's body is now sparkling as if it were a jewel after the presence disappeared. She stretches a bit before smiling.
"Not bad. It's like my body has been reborn!"
Khanum: Godly Body
"So, Aphrodite, I got a question for you," Khutulun said while looking confidently.
You still want to enjoy this after I crush you?"
Aphrodite's face twisted in utter disgust at the warrior princess's bravado.
"Getting cocky, are we?"
Aphrodite bent down while raising her right leg up.
"Let's see if you can maintain it after this!"
Then, the love goddess swings her leg, flips, and shoots forth a blinding wind blade projectile at Khutulun.
Zephyri'tis: God Arch
Before the shot could hit, Khutulun smacked it away and stuck the part of the side of the cage instead.
"I don't believe it! Khutulun has swatted Aphrodite's attack like a fly!" Heimdall exclaimed as Aphrodite was beside herself.
'Impossible, that attack is capable of slicing through sound. So how?' Aphrodite thinks about this as she lands on her feet.
Khutulun cracks her neck and bolts forward faster than Aphrodite could anticipate. Before Aphrodite could respond, she was met with a dropkick to the side of her head.
"Khutulun strikes at Aphrodite with a brutal dropkick!"
Aphrodite was sent back a couple of feet but still on her feet. She tries to shake off being dazed until she gets hit again with a running headbutt, causing blood to squirt from her nose. Before Aphrodite hits the ground, Khutulun places the goddess's head between her thighs.
Khutulun turns to Kaidu in the crowd and points.
"Papa! You know what to do!"
Kaidu becomes giddy as he rallies the people of Mongolia.
"Everyone, begin the countdown!"
Every Mongolian begins the count as Khutulun sets Aphrodite up in a powerbomb position.
"5!"
"4!"
"3!"
"2!"
"1!"
In response, Khutulun tilts back while still holding Aphrodite and slams her down, causing more ground to crumble.
Temüjin: First Khan's Wrath
The wind was savagely knocked out of Aphrodite's body, for the pain was more unbearable than pleasurable. Khutulun stood up to see Aphrodite's eyes rolled back into her head and lay defeated on the ground.
Khutulun flexes her right arm and grins, "Damn, who knew I had this much strength."
