Hey everyone,
Here we are, the second chapter where things become more interesting. Of course, a few more characters need to be seen on what is going on. So many characters to see what their thoughts are, so little time.
But I will do my best to keep pushing the other characters on what they are doing, making sure I don't forget about them.
Until then guys, we have at least maybe three more chapters before the War Games starts, so enjoy this one.
Disclaimer: I don't own Danmachi nor the characters
Chapter 2: Pieces are on the move
Ishtar took a poof of her hookah and looked at two women training hard for the War Games. She looked and knew that they had this under control, never needing any advice. Then again, having amazoness does have its bigger advantages in a battle. Of course, having other girls fighting and maybe 'luring' them would make it a quick fight. After all, the Hestia Familia is a small one.
She got up and left them to continue to train. She looked at Tamuz and said "Go and train a bit more, Tamuz." He nodded and went to train with them.
She went downstairs, going to a specific room that Evilus set up for her experiment.
She arrived and looked at Aisha, making her smirk. She was placed in a large container where a strange purple liquid was inside of it. She was breathing on an apparatus and was unconscious. She smirked as she looked at one of the people in a white hooded clothes.
"Can she be released now?"
"Yes madam."
Once they pulled the lever, the liquid drained and she collapsed on the ground. The liquid showed how she was naked. Her body was a bit different, showing her breast grew a bit more, and her body being more voluptuous.
She looked at Aisha and liked the look on her "Did it work?"
"It did. Not only has her body improved more in strength and speed, but we also added some of your blood on her. This makes her more subservient on anything you say on her head of hers, and will have to obey. But…"
"But?"
"Well….if you are sent to the Heavens, then the control is gone." He hoped he didn't offend her. He saw her smirk.
"Heh….I doubt any of that will happen." She then was able to pick her up, seeing her body. She smirked. "Take her to my room. I am going to have some….fun with her, just to be sure."
"Well ma'am, she needs to-"
She cut him off "Now."
The man gulped and nodded. Two females in white suits carried her to Ishtar's room, while she followed behind them. They arrived and placed Aisha in bed. Just as they were leaving, they were Charmed.
Ishtar smirked and walked toward Aisha and said "You think you could have gotten away from me? I would have just found you no matter how far you ran away from me. Once this farce of a War Games is over, I will make you watch what I will do that white haired boy, once I am done, I will give him to Phryne and well, you can watch how he will break."
She licks her cheek.
"Once that is over, then Haruhime would be used for the sacrifice to power up all of these girls. Then….Freya would be gone and I will be the top woman of Orario."
Ishtar turned and looked at the two other women "Strip and join us for a nice orgy.~"
They began to strip as they joined with Aisha and Ishtar.
20 miles from Orario
Aphrodite was sitting on her carriage, while she read a book. She grew somewhat anxious about meeting Artemis' boyfriend. Or is it a lover? Either way, it would be fun to tease the girl out, considering how strict she is.
She also wanted to see how the city of Orario is doing. It has been a very long time since she saw it, and left to see more of the Lower World. She would admit that she loves it very much, along with the food, the culture, and the people that exist. And of course, the various clothes that exist.
The women and men.
Mostly the women that are different and entertaining.
She placed her book to the side and looked out in her window. "They better take care of any new refugees. Maybe I could ask Artemis for assistance….if she hears me out….and doesn't send me back to the Heavens…."
She stretched her arms and her a bit of a pop. "Much better." Once she was done stretching, one of her familia members came up next to him and said "We are at least 20 miles left. We should arrive within a few days."
She smiled "Good. See if one of you can go ahead and see how the road looks."
"Of course, Lady Aphrodite!"
She then saw her leave, while she smiled on it. She reached over a small box, and opened it. In it, was her favorite sweet chocolate. She picked one and ate. She moaned happily.
"So good.~"
She took another as the ride kept going on.
With Artemis
Artemis sneezed as Naaza stopped shooting her arrow.
"Are you alright?" Naaza asked with concern.
"Yeah. I think someone is talking about me."
She blinked and sighed "How is it gods know about that."
The goddess of the hunt answered "It's an intuition." She looked at the target and smiled "You have got better at it."
"Thank you, Lady Artemis."
"Just call me Artemis. After all, we are in a way sister wives in the future."
She smiled "You are right, Artemis. So…what was he like in bed?"
She blushed "He was gentle with me, but then when I asked for more. It becomes better than hunting. After all that, the bliss is amazing."
Naaza liked hearing that "Can't wait to have him in bed."
"I know you will. If you want a third person, you can ask me."
This surprised the chienthrope hearing this. She already heard the stories of who Artemis was, but this goddess is different from the pious goddess in the stories. She seems to be more open about this relationship than anything.
Then again, after facing the aspect of being sent back to the Heavens, it could change people, even the gods.
"I will keep that in mind."
She smiled and they went back to training. Naaza knew she would provide cover support and healing. She will do everything she can to win this War Game.
Orario, Prayer Room
Ouranos was in prayer for the people that are in the Dungeon. To those that not only to be safe and sound, but the push back the horde of monsters within it. For more than a Millenium, he has watched over the Lower World, where monsters were finally being pushed back.
He has heard and seen things that brought him to see these heroes. Since then, he was able to use his influence to push the monsters as far back as possible. This caused the people to have hope and push into the Dungeon further and brought in the blessings. He could remember his early familia he had before to the moment where more gods and goddesses descended. He now sits on the throne, praying while two people are giving him updates on what is going outside of the world.
He then saw Fels coming into the room.
"Lord Ouranos."
"Yes?"
He gave a bow "I was scouting in the Lower Levels of the Dungeon and this Minotaur that was reborn has grown stronger?"
"Stronger?"
"Yes. He is like the Xenos."
This interested the older god "I see. Have you spoken to him."
Fels nodded "I did and it seems he is looking for the one that gave him a serious fight. One with white hair, red eyes as he describes. I know from that, it is Bell Cranel."
"So, he remembers his last life before he died….that's interesting."
Fels placed its bony hand near the chin in intrigue "Yes. It has never happened to my knowledge with the Xenos."
Ouranous contemplated the next move and responded "Keep monitoring his progress and if you see any more Xenos with memories from their past, let me know."
"I will."
He then left, as Ouranos continued to pray.
"So, we have a Xenos that remembers their past incarnation. Far different than the regular person in the Lower World. The Dungeon is vastly different, especially the way it 'speaks' to me."
He began to believe there is more to this than anything. He wondered how it even existed in the first place. He knows it was created eons ago, but it seems that the purpose is left unknown. He speculated the so called Titans or the Greater Ones created the Dungeon as an experiment for the first creation, until it showed intelligence in a manner of aspect.
Or it could be a dangerous god or goddess that is on the bottom that is long forgotten.
Either way, he hopes to find out one day.
For now, the War Games will happen, and was able to 'negotiate' with the Dungeon of using its Arcadium to broadcast the War Games.
It was a success and the date was set with the fight against their odds between the Hestia Familia and Ishtar Familia.
And now to continue to pray for the safety of the children.
With Eli
Eli was sneaking back into the Entertainment District to see the princess he promised to save, Marie Ann.
He tended to try to sneak in the place and see her. He would give her a few flowers or a small gem stone he would find in the Dungeon. He loved how she smelled, and hearing her humm make him sleep well.
He kept moving, until he spotted something off in the area. He spotted Marie Ann walking with a familiar amazoness. He hid and watched over her. He then saw them separate and she headed to a building.
"I remember what I was told about sneaking. Have to be very quiet and not get noticed."
He then saw an empty small basket and he got in. He used it as a way to get in, quietly and carefully. He kept his eyes open and kept moving, while avoiding detection.
In a way, it was a blessing in disguise, while the patrons were either drunk or chatting away. They never noticed a small basket on the move, nor would they care for it. He kept moving until he spotted her going into another room.
He snuck quietly until he began to hear the conversation.
"...as our client will pay you handsomely for your services. We do require you to be in the War Games."
"I'm sorry, but you need to find someone else that can service that way. All I do is put people to rest and hear them out. That is my best talent."
The man smirked, "Well….we requested from Lady Ishtar on this and we agreed you will do so, whether you like it or not." He had a sly smirk "Or would you disobey your goddess' orders?"
She looked disgusted. She was considering just walking away, but knew her goddess would do something worse to her.
Eli wanted to jump on him and rescue her, when he felt the ground shake for a moment, then another one. His scent caught a familiar person, and was frightened.
"Do we have a problem with the deal?"
"Nah, Phryne. Just make sure she heads over to the red house near Amour Square in the War Games."
She chuckled "Heh…red. Do make sure you teach her how to pleasure, and make sure she is still in good shape."
His lustful look on the woman, made her shiver "Don't worry. Royman is looking for some action anyways."
"Whatever. I am heading to get ready to win this." She then left, draggin Marie Ann with her.
Eli snuck out of the place and went to see Uncle Ottarl to plan to rescue her on War Games. He ran as fast as he could. His legs just barely made it to the Babel Tower and went to the elevator.
It took a while, and he needed the help to get there.
Once arriving, he bumped into Heith by accident.
"Hey what are you- Eli?"
"Please…need Uncle Ottarl! Please!"
"Easy there, little one. We will look for him, follow me."
They went to see Ottarl and Lady Freya.
"Ottarl, Eli just needs to talk to you about something."
He nodded as he came toward him.
"Uncle Ottarl, I need to rescue a princess from this Royman."
This caused Freya to get more interested.
"Wait, you know where he is, Eli?" surprisingly said Heith.
"Yes. I heard the princess is going to meet with him in the War Games. And these mean men will do terrible things to her. Please, you have to help me."
Ottarl looked at the child and nodded. He heard the boy's story and once it ended, Ottarl was thinking about how to go on about it. He then looked at Lady Freya.
"Lady Freya. We may use the War Games to capture him, I will do so, personally."
She nodded "Do so, and make sure he is alive. I don't want him to suffer a heart attack, as that man has to face justice."
"Of course, Lady Freya."
Eli sighed in relief. He relaxed and knew that everything will be okay, then he asked "Can we help be ready, Uncle Ottarl?"
He nodded and gestured to follow him.
Freya loved the boy, she knew that when he grew up, numerous ladies would be flocking the boy. For now though, innocence is important, then teaching him the 'bird and the bees'.
In a far away land,
Rakia was on the move, they still had more than two weeks before arriving in Orario. Lord Ares, was reading a book, and had a satisfied smirk. Oh how he loved going to war against other countries.
In the Heavens the fights were the same, nothing interesting. Just a bunch of other gods of wars and just either beating each other up, arm wrestling, contests after contests.
Boring!
Arriving in the Lower World years, he saw war in a better manner. He loves watching fights between mortals, seeing their fighting style, and he even himself joins in. The thrill of it is amazing.
He saw someone enter the carriage and it is the man who has been helping him on the way.
"Ah! My good fellow."
The man just nodded, "I am getting…excited to go and see Orario."
The god of war smirked "Same here. It has been years since I was there. The last time, I lost to Zeus and Hera, those damn high level adventurers. But now that I heard that they are not on the top of the food chain, I think it is time to change that."
"When this fight is over, I have to meet with some…clients of mine."
"Suit yourself. I am going to continue to conquer and conquer!"
"You keep doing that, you foolish god. When the battle of Orario is over, I will send you to Heaven personally. Gods being in the Lower World. Bah!"
He then turned to look outside and said "Yes, yes. For now, we are arriving in town. Should we stop or keep going?"
"Probably stop for now." His stomach growled "All this fighting is making me hungry!"
"One day and we move on."
"Yeah, yeah." He waved his hand.
The man just grew tired of these antics. His Priest though, he was a far better man than any of the gods and had a great plan.
A terrible, yet great plan to deal with the gods for good. He did say he will show it off.
Eventually.
To be continued
A/N: Well, we are getting close to the War Games. Two more chapters and then the War Games. I think I may end up cutting it into parts for a number of reasons, which involve having each character be interacted with and to see what they are up to.
It isn't going to be easy, but I will do my best to make it work. I may, as I said, that I will hold off any lemons until the War Games are over. And how this will change the timeline further.
So until then, take care.
Next Chapter: Mikoto going through emotions, Hostess of Fertility Girls thoughts on the War Games, and Hashan training to get ready himself. Don't miss it.