Children of the Gods: Arc 2 [Game/Closed]

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Vera - remaining in wind form for the moment to preserve her power should it be needed - took her position near the Titan with some hesitation. For one, she had made her feelings - best described as "tolerated loathing" - about the Titan astoundingly clear. Though this hardly prevented the pseudo-god from occasionally having a good idea, it did cast a great deal of doubt on his decisions as far as she was concerned. In addition, he had yet to tell them who or what they were meeting, despite the evidence he knew the answer. While her inherent distrust of anything divine was a real and substantial reason for her doubt in the ancient god, his lack sharing information proved an even greater cause for distrust. Were it not for the fact the god were attempting peaceful contact - allowing her to avoid her thoughts on violent death for at least a few minutes - she wouldn't have even considered Prometheus's plan in the slightest.

Not that it mattered in the slightest. Stuck as she was in wind form for the time being, she could hardly voice her concerns. She was forced to fall in line and hope for the best. The only good news was she didn't have to listen to Prometheus's advice on kneeling and averting eyes; she had no knees or eyes.
 

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"Okay, lead the way, and I'll follow. Please be careful, though, I don't know how much more healing I can do today. It'll be fine, though." Remus turned and smiled at Andrew after he spoke. There was something about the doctor's calm tone which made him feel more at ease. He seemed confident both in his leadership and the fact that things would turn out alright. Everything would be fine as long as everyone kept their cool and did whatever the situation required, something Remus was certain Andrew could managed. "Noted - if anymore Satyrs try to ram me, I'll dodge instead of catching them next time."

He twisted his head again to face Steven. It seemed the demigod had brought along a secondary gun, and was offering it to whoever wanted it. What luck for Remus. "I can take that off your hand. I'm a pretty decent shot." While more of a rifles and shotguns guy, he could handle any firearm with solid skill. Having a pistol on hand would make dealing with any nasties lurking in that cave far easier.

"Remus; your group needs to be 3/4 the way through. That way, if it goes south, you can jump in, "blind" her, and we all run for our lives." Remus nodded his head in compliance as Prometheus spoke his orders. Shortly after the titan revealed a bizarrely lit tunnel. "Ready?"

Remus took a breath to relax himself further. "D'accordo."
 

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Aria just shrugged, Prometheus was hiding details, again, this was making her kinda glad she didn't have to be there for initial meeting. So she just waited for the que to move out.
 

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"I want Dan and Able flanking Etna and Vera; myself in the middle. Understood?"

Dan's ears perked up at the mention of his name, and he took a position next to where he THOUGHT Vera was. Was he supposed to be able to see her? Could others? Dan didn't know, and wasn't about to say anything.

'Perhaps we should think about not dumb things? Like group tactics, and how immune to spears our enemy might be. Maybe think about what your friends here can do, or did you forget to pay attention to that?'

"Ready?"

"Let's go. Let's hope it's cooler in there." Dan used his spear as a walking stick, wiping a bit of sweat from his brow. He decided to space out again, lost in thought as he followed behind Vera.
 

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"I am not entirely useless without a gun," Steven turned back to Dan, "I can do bad things if I can grab you."

Steven put the shotgun against a wall for a moment, took out his handgun, checked that the safety was on, and handed the handgun by the barrel to Remus.

"It's a colt 1911 chamber for .45 ACP," Steven said factually, "It has quite the kick but I imagine it won't be that serous of a problem for you."

Steven picked up the shotgun again, and continued to point it towards the ground as he walked forward.

Safety first! :D
 

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"Guess you're stuck with me. It's Etna."

Hi. He nodded. So that was her name... and she was Irish! He hadn't noticed that before, she'd been almost as quiet as he had.

"My group; we will walk side-by-side into the chamber. When we get there, do as I do. Kneel when I kneel, stand when I stand. Avert your eyes when she speaks. I want Dan and Able flanking Etna and Vera; myself in the middle. Understood?"

Gotcha, so we're on ass-kissing duty, I can handle that.

The rock opened up in front of them like some scene out of a movie. "Ready?"

As I'll ever be. Abe thought as he moved into position next to Etna and stepped forward to to the ethereal light.
 

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"Alright. In front of us, though you may not see it, is a cave. There's a short tunnel with a few bends that links it to the outside. My group are going to go through first, following the tunnel. Remus; your group needs to be 3/4 the way through. That way, if it goes south, you can jump in, "blind" her, and we all run for our lives."

A cave?

Andrew was not sure how he felt about caves. They were dark, and he had only been in one once, as a kid. He remembered not liking the echo inside it at all. Still, if anything it was only a light annoyance, and they had to keep an eye out for... apparently, it was the other group failing. Not like he wanted their job either, he'd never been good with averting his eyes or kneeling.

"Noted - if anymore Satyrs try to ram me, I'll dodge instead of catching them next time."

It's something. Means I might not have to take care of easily avoided injuries.

The cave they were to enter was... surprisingly light, Prometheus had revealed. That was probably a good thing. Andrew followed behind Steven and Remus. It didn't seem off that Aria was behind him again, she could use magic from afar, but it did strike him as odd that the fastest of them, Nicole, was the one closest to the entrance of the cave.

There is no reason for that, unless... of course.

It wasn't really a surprise, the son of Odin, who was the Norse god of wisdom, had acted like a horny 15 year-old together with Aria. It made it more obvious that most of the half-gods seemed to be fresh out of high school, but even then, he couldn't see the use in not using someone's skills if they could.

I guess that's how it is being in love. You turn into a moron.

He knew every crush was nothing more than hormones, so he guessed it was natural. Still, it never failed to amaze him what people could decide in the ruse. Even himself, although that had been a more mature thing, and a mistake he would never make twice. Andrew turned towards Nicole, just to see her expression. How would she feel if she found out? Or has she already realized? He guessed not. Or, she was just taking the ticket Remus had given her, the easy way out, happily?

Either way, keep my eyes at the front, look around, I guess. Follow behind, hopefully no one will have to do anything.
 

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Day 2: Early Evening

Prometheus breathed deeply as he entered the tunnel with his group. Barely wide enough to fit them side-by-side, the walls were made of red ochre, rubbing off onto the clothes pressed against it. The light seemed to radiate from further down the tunnel; it was pale and warm, light some far away firelight.

The tunnel twisted and turned to an abrupt halt; ahead of the group was an iron door, with a young woman standing in front of it. Swathed in a blue robe, her hair was light ash, and her eyes dark as night. In one hand she held a strange lantern; the source of the light, emanating from a stained glass box. In the other she held a large key, danging from a brass hoop. Prometheus bowed deeply, nudging the others to follow suit. He stayed bowed as she spoke, a terrifying voice that seemed to come from within you than her.

"Prometheus the Trickster. She was expecting you...but who are your little friends here?"

Though she looked 20, her voice sounded far younger, as if that of an adolescent girl. Yet her eyes were old; clouded and dark, barriers to ageless knowledge. Prometheus spoke.

"Sons and Daughters of the Gods, my lady. We are sent to find Dionysus and return him. Zeus ordains it. She awaits us."

Prometheus stood tall, and looked the maiden in the eye. There seemed to be a battle of wills; a secret struggle, of whom apparently the lady lost. She made a small gesture of welcome, and the door behind her opened.

"Harm her, and you know the punishment."

The door opened wide into a spherical chamber; impossibly high and wide, hiding a lush forest within. Small rivers ran to and fro among a myriad of plants and animals. There was nobody else within the chamber save the 5. Prometheus walked them to the middle of the chamber, the russet grass padding their footsteps. He knelt and spoke loudly, as if waking some heavy sleeper.

"Gaia, mother of all, greatest ancestor. We seek your aid."
 

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As Remus traveled down into the depths of the earth, Remus started to feel a lot better. Having a weapon on hand made him feel a tad more confident, and the tunnel lacked any signals of impeding danger. The strange light certainly set him off at first, but there was little evidence of an ambush in the waiting or areas from which one could be sprung. The single corridor they walked down was tight and solid. The risk of getting jumped from the flank or rear was non-existent. Still, Remus remained alert even in his calm. He observed the area careful as he followed the other group.

After seeing Prometheus and the others approach an iron door and talk to a woman, Remus raised his hand up at his group to order a halt. The other entered through the gate after a quick exchange of words. Even from the distance between them, Remus could hear the titan's heavy voice echoing through the tunnel. This was good. He couldn't properly understand what he had said, but the fact he could hear him was enough. Now he could rely on an obvious signal if their situation went sour.

He turned around to face his four companions. "We can chat, but it's best if we keep our voices down." he said, then continued. "The others have entered some chamber through an iron door. I can't see what's inside, but outside there's some sorcerous-looking maiden."
 

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Able had to shuffle on at a weird angle for the first leg of their little cave journey to avoid constantly smacking his shoulder into the ruddy cave wall. One of the downsides of being on the edge of the line. Luckily the tunnel broadened out as they turned each corner until they were stood in front of the imposing door and its... well just wierd looking guard. Does she just stand there all day? What did she do to get that job? He was quickly snapped out of this line of thought though the moment the young woman spoke. he couldn't explain it but it was as if her voice set his ribcage to quivering. Able quickly ducked down to join his guide in a group bow and clenched his jaw, trying not to focus on the gatekeeper.

The huge doors swung onpen and the group walked on through. The sight was enough to take the breath away. It was the complete opposite to the world outside. Gone were the bleak colours and lifeless looking expanse and in it's place was a world of bright, lush, sounds and senses. Teeming with life and movement, the air buzzed with energy. Able followed the titan's lead and knelt down on the soft grass, even the ground felt welcoming.

"Gaia, mother of all, greatest ancestor. We seek your aid."

Gaia? Well I was way off with scary monster. Then again he'd yet to see Gaia herself.
 

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Aria nodded and pulled out her phone [What do you thing is in there?] she typed up, showing the group [Still betting an Orocal, or seer of some kind] she typed up. She hoped things would go fine, she was really not interested in getting into another fight.
 

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Nicole followed the others down the tunnel, not sure how useful she'd be, her wings wouldn't be much use in the cramped space though she could make them smaller if needed. Still she was mostly curious what the others were seeing, she didn't recognize the guard, and at the back it was even harder for her to see ahead than the others.

[Still betting an Orocal, or seer of some kind]

She nodded, then whispered "Yeah, wish I could hear whats going on in there though, I think I hear some running water but that's it." She was careful to keep her voice as quiet as possible, Remus said they ought to be able to whisper, and she hoped the guard lady wouldn't be able to hear them over the sounds from inside, or at least that she would mistake it for wind coming down through the tunnels.
 

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"Yeah, wish I could hear whats going on in there though, I think I hear some running water but that's it."

Might have been better if we just kept quiet, but since the others have already spoken, I guess I might just as well do that.

"I'm guessing something stronger than that. Else we wouldn't have needed... this."

His voice was a whisper as well, and he took advantage of him being in the middle. "It's definitely some sort of goddess or something like that."

He had heard Prometheus say "she" a couple of times.

"Anyone wanna guess who?"

Not like I'd know, I don't know a lot of mythology. Perhaps I should read up a bit?
 

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[I just hope it goes ok, not in the mode for another gory battle, besides, I don't think I have enough in me for another round like earlier] Aria typed up, slight annoyed by the possibility of another battle.

"Anyone wanna guess who?"

[Not even a wild guess, never studied mythology, never had a reason to :p] Aria typed up in reply to Andrew
 

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"Gaia, mother of all, greatest ancestor. We seek your aid."

Steven stayed next to Remus.

"I think that was the mother Earth of Greek mythology," Stevne said, trying to remember his highschool history, "I think she mated with the sky to create the world or something... who knows how much of the myths are true or how accurate they are..."
 

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Dan walked, changing position when the size of the cave demanded. He passed the time by simply scratching the wall with his spear, an irritating grinding noise to offset the sound of distant water droplets, that made with several sparks flying off the wall to create a minor well of light to add to the already bright ethereal one. He was promptly told to stop and quiet down every time, but he would eventually do so again and again.

When they came to the odd lady, Dan began paying attention again. He had a feeling she was a deity, she gave off the same power as his father. Though, there was an effort here, whereas Odin just had an aura about him. A commanding and gently one, he seemed to exude intelligence rather than barbarism. Even David had done that from time to time when he became irritated, though less powerful.

When he passed by the lady, he was sure to give a small nod, using his spear as a walking stick again. The inside was amazing, and beautiful. He had seen places like this, and they were always enjoyable, they made his traveling worth it. This place seemed almost untouched by man except the woman standing in the middle. Clearly Prometheus respected her enough to bow, and signaled everyone else to do so as well. He knelt down when prompted, with a small sigh of irritation. Though, when he knelt down, he noticed a small rabbit approach him hesitantly. Dan looked to the others, they were all kneeling and listening to the woman, Gaia. Dan discretely held out his hand, the rabbit approached closer.

"Hello, what's your name?" Dan whispered, ignoring the procession.

"I am Xanthopoulos, how and why can you speak to me?" The rabbit threw glances over his shoulder at Gaia as he spoke to Dan, and whispered almost quieter than him.

"Son of Odin, honestly one of my only powers."

"You sound disappointing." the rabbit stood up on two legs, and replied while feigning yawning.

"And you're a rabbit with a stupid name." Dan nearly growled, and the rabbit chuckled a bit.

"I like your style, I shall join you!" Dan smiled, and held out his hand. The rabbit quickly climbed onto his shoulder, and whispered for a hawk, who landed on his other.

"Who's this guy?"

"Adventurer, we're leaving this shit hole!"

"Whoo, this chump let us?"

"Er, he can-" "I can speak to animals." Dan replied, monotone with anger in his eyes, and a tad louder than the rest. He quickly covered his mouth, and bowed his head, the animals following suit.
 

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"Anyone wanna guess who?"

"I'm sticking with my guess of oracle, although I still dunno why one would be out here," she thought for a second "Anyone know any Australian myths? Might be something from one of those."

She looked at Remus, Aria had already said she knew little mythology, and she wasn't sure if Andrew knew much either. All she could remember from school was something about a dreamtime, or something like that. I think I saw something about them in an endangered cultures vid my class watched, wish I could remember more.
 

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A slow hum filled the air as a small gust erupted from the trees. It swirled, faster and faster, picking up leaves and bark, twisting and warping them together, in the figure of a woman. Forged from trees and earth, her hair was a matted knot of twigs, and her eyes bright auburn leaves. Stepping forward to face the group, she spoke slowly, as if trying to remember how to. Her voice was low and earthy, and oddly comforting.

"Pro...metheus...my child? And who...who are they? Friends?"

She waved her tree-ish hand at the group, before taking another step forward. Each step left footprints of earth behind her, where fresh saplings began growing immediately. An aura of sheer power emanated from her. The streams and creeks had increased their flow, and could be heard tumbling over the many rocks and crevices. Prometheus spoke, still on his knees.

"When last we spoke you said you would help us find Dionysus, your grand-child. You feel the libations being poured; feel the tremors in the earth as the blood is spilled. Will you help us now?"

Prometheus got up from his knees and faced Gaia. She was 8, nearly 9 feet tall, and looked at Prometheus with motherly love. But her voice betrayed her disappointment; spiked with malevolence and disgust.

"You did not properly introduce your guests. I will help, after introductions."

She extended her arms in a welcoming embrace, and Prometheus stepped back so she could address the group. An odd smell hit his nose, but he scarcely noticed amidst the pollen of the grove.

"I am Gaia; Mother of earth; keeper of the grove. And what are your names?"
 

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"I am Gaia; Mother of earth; keeper of the grove. And what are your names?"

Dan rose to his feet, the animals on his shoulders still looking down in embarrassment. She looked odd to Dan, but there was no mistaking that she was powerful, she seemed like more than a match for Odin in that respect. Dan found he took a liking to her almost immediately.

"My name is Dan, son of Odin, wanderer of the world. May I say this place is beautiful." Dan bowed deeply, and got back up, smiling. He tried to sound as polite as possible, but he figured he might've come off as a bit of a kiss ass.

'Oh well, she's a goddess, who'd blame me?'
 

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"I am Gaia; Mother of earth; keeper of the grove. And what are your names?"

Oh crap. What do I do? What do I do? This is it, this is how it ends, killed by a tree woman. Of all the ways to go.

Power was radiating from Gaia in torrents. The world around her seemed to try and warp itself just so it might be more pleasing to her. She'd barely even moved but she had put the fear of - well, God - into Prometheus and it was contagious. What did you even say to a goddess?

Able followed Dan's lead and rose to his feet, keeping his eyes pointed at the ground, only looking up to sign out his name and a respectful greeting to her. Maybe she'd understand it (it wouldn't be the strangest thing to happen in the last two days. And if she doesn't... well I tried right, that's what counts... right?