The Greek Gods and the Apocalypse

Chapter 21 (Edited)

It happened so fast, in the blink of an eye. One minute Peter was standing next to the other hunters. The next he advanced towards Apollo. He stood directly in front of the god and yelled, "What the hell man? Do you think I am unworthy of being claimed by you? What is so special about you? I do not want to be your child anyway."

Apollo moved too fast to track. Before anyone else could react Apollo had waved his hand making a semi-circle motion and Peter was wrapped in gold chains. Peter had been slightly lifted off the ground so even though he looked petrified he could not even try to run away.

Then Apollo moved so close that he could look directly into Peter's eyes. "You dare to address me in any way outsider," Apollo yelled directly into Peter's face.

"You do not even belong in this colony. You are no child of any god represented here. How did you get past the outer dome? Tell me now spy."

Peter just looked at him with fear in his eyes but said nothing in return.

Apollo addressed him again even angrier than before. "How did you get past the outer safety dome?"

This time Peter looked right at Apollo instead of trying to avoid the god's rage. "I have no idea what you are talking about," he said clearly confused.

This made Apollo look like he was going to spit fire. As he raised his hand to do who knows what a strong female voice could be heard from behind us.

"Brother, he may speak the truth. It is apparent that no one here has their memories from before the apocalypse."

Everyone turned to see who was speaking.

She is beautiful but when did she get here? She is wearing a short pearlized grey chiton that drapes over one shoulder and ends above her knees. It is belted just under her breasts with a beautiful filigree styled belt made of silver. Her sleeveless arms are clearly quite strong and her boots are similar to Apollos.

As I look at who is clearly a second godly guest I notice movement all around her. She is not alone. In fact, as I look around the entire area we are now surrounded by many of what I believe to be nymphs. The nymphs closest to her might be dryads.

"If he has no memory this is not his doing, but someone else's."

Whatever Apollo was going to do this stopped him. The next time he spoke he was visibly calmer. "Enough with the veil over their memories. I never thought it was the right choice anyway. I will talk with father as soon as I return to Olympus. Their memories need to be restored if they are to succeed.

"I agree brother. I do not say that often but I will accompany you to see father upon our return home."

Both gods nodded at each other and our focus was directed back to Apollo as he began to speak to Peter again.

At least he no longer looked like he was going to kill Peter, but he was still visibly angry with him.

"I will only say this once, 'boy.' Don't you ever speak to me that way again. The next time you speak that way to me will be the last time you speak to anyone. You are not my son but I know whose son you are. Now that I look at you closer I know exactly where you belong and it is not here. You are wearing a disguise which I will remove now."

With a wave of Apollo's hand, Peter's hair changed to brown and his eyes took on a reddish glow. You belong with your siblings in a colony across this land. Your father's children do not play well with others shall we say. You have made that point for me today. Even without your memories, you are impossible to guide or reason with."

Apollo gestured with his hand once again and said in a low voice 'Spy be gone' and Peter vanished before our eyes. Where he went we were not told.

"Now back to the business at hand. You have all noticed my sister Artemis and her entourage. You have probably noticed by now you are surrounded. Let me be very clear. I am not here to befriend you I am here to keep you alive. There will be no more outbursts. You will listen to what I have to say. You will do as I ask. Otherwise, this meeting will change course quite quickly."