“The Rise of Zeus – Chapter VII (Pt 5)”
Author’s Note: This is a Take Ten to Write story and has not been proofread for errors. If I feel inspired or if there’s interest in the story, I’ll post a revised, edited, and extended version at a later date. Happy reading!
ZEUS (cont.)
But it’s too late. Her eyes darken and she does her dreaded arm cross. Honestly, Athena standing on front of you with crossed arms and a scowl is near the top of my list of The Most Terrifying Things to Ever Stand in Front of Me. Yes, it is a real list. No, I’m not going to give you the full list right now, because quite frankly, number one is embarrassing.
“You know what?” she hisses. “I hope you enjoy getting killed by spaghetti sauce.”
“That’s not—”
But she’s already spun on her heel and stalked away.
“Okay, why is everyone so against spaghetti sauce lately?” Hermes says, watching Athena leave. “Like, I get it because it’s gross, but also, why?”
“It really is being overused,” I agree.
Suddenly, he slaps my arm.
“Ow!” I whine, rubbing the spot that’ll surely be bruised later.
“You had one job!” he shouts. “Just the one! But no, the almighty Zeus couldn’t be bothered to grab a sketchbook for one of his insignificant peasants.”
“Woah there, now that’s not fair.” The air around me begins crackling with tiny sparks of electricity. “I was trying to figure out what Chiron thought about our future. Our future, not just mine. So I think that your sketchbook can wait.”
Hermes’s face drops into an even deeper scowl. “We had a deal, Zeus.”
“Yeah, well some things are more important. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go.”
“Go where exactly?”
It’s a valid question that I have no valid answer to other than ‘To get away from you before you kick my butt’. Honestly, it’s pathetic that I’m scared of Hermes of all people. I mean honestly, he’s like a weasel, with his spindly limbs and pointy nose and beady little eyes. And yet, under his glare, I panic.
“I need to get ready for a date.”
Final Comments: I feel like Zeus’s personality is still a bit all over the place. I’m hoping I’ll understand his character better by the time I’m finished the book…
Overall Rating: 😬
