The Earth Monarch

Chapter 18: Debate

I was walking through the streets of Olympus, gazing at the wondrous views of the Mountainous Acropolis, enjoying the shine of the sun. A ping-like sound went off in my head, like a needle hitting a bronze bell.

Instantly, I fell forward, into the Earth. Like a somersault, I was right side up in another area. The Southern most point of Crete, and the area was completely deserted. Except for one.

He had dark brown skin, and Sky blue eyes. He wore long white robes adorned with gold and blue beads. A hood was over his head, resembling the head of a falcon. He carried a spear that had the ankh engraved on it.

"Ra, to what brings your presence in Grecian Territory? You are lucky I sensed you before Zeus did," I greeted the Sun God.

"Lord Perseus, always a pleasure. I request your assistance. The main city state of Egypt is under siege by a mortal. He is backed by a powerful deity, that none has heard of, not even Thoth. We aren't suggesting a violent dealing, but perhaps a diplomatic meeting with the mortal and the Pharaoh?" Ra asked.

I stroked my chin, before answering the old deity. "I will aid. It gives me something to do, as I am not participating in the early stage of the upcoming war," I agreed. "War? The Grecian are participating in another one?" Ra asked, surprised.

"Gaea waged war, angered by the defeat of the Titans. A new breed, dubbed Giants, are the enemy. I cannot participate, fate forbids it," I explained. Ra was about to continue, when he was stopped.

Thunder clapped above us, and the ocean began to churn. "Olympus is aware of your trespassing, Ra. Let us leave quickly now," I said, offering my hand. He took it, and we disappeared, sinking into the earth.

Time Skip:

I stood upon a large dune, looking down upon Cairo, as a swarm of locusts grow on the horizon. "So Yahweh has finally decided to begin his history. I was wondering what his plan was, after those mortals millennium ago," I said to myself.

[Halt your advance, swarm. This city, so long as my presence is within, is off limits to your invasion. It is protected for as long as I'm here!] I mentally ordered the growing swarm. Almost immediately, the moving cloud seemed to freeze, and lowered beyond the horizon.

I nodded in satisfaction, and surfed down the giant dune, towards the grand marble city. Inside, many mortals were suffering from plague and pestilence, from famine and dehydration and hyperthermia.

I saw the slaves still working, with barely even a touch of illness. "I see your plan, Yahweh. Though, perhaps try more peaceful solutions than sending a plague," I whispered, looking up to the sky.

Many people stared oddly at me, given my much lighter, Grecian skin tone, and my full leather armor painted black. They were justified.

"Halt, stranger!" A guard wheezed, struggling to stand. "I am here to see the Pharaoh. I was sent by Lord Ra directly," I replied, removing a golden scroll from the earth, the Sun Disk on the insignia.

"A champion of the Gods," he gasped in awe, before stumbling aside, letting me pass. I nodded in thanks, and walked past. I snapped my fingers, and some of his plagued spots healed up.

As I neared the grand palace, I noticed many animals around. Toads and Frogs hiding in crevices as I passed by, maggots and roaches fleeing from my steps, out of my gaze, even the animals kept by the higher authorities cowered away; Horses, Cattle, Peacocks.

In no time, I reached the grand throne room. The Pharaoh sat on the raised seat, a little boy on his lap. A woman stood to his left, and 2 priests stood behind him to his right.