The Ancient Prophecy

48 : The Meeting - Alk

    Alk knew everything will take a sharp turn when on every computer throughout the Finders' base appeared the same message . But it was not because of the message , it was about who signed it .
      "I am calling all the generals to Mt. Othrys for a meeting at sunset . We all already know that the Demigod of the Prophecy exists and already awakened Athena . All we know about the demigod is that her name is Phedora , as said by Athena herself . We need any more clues about this Phedora so we can easily locate her . If any of the other finders have these type of clues , I would be grateful for them to write them and give them to any of the generals so they can read them to me .
     Tommorow , after the meeting ends , I advise the generals to start preparing the army even harder for any battle . We shall not forget the Resistence has the goddess of strategy amongst them .

-Regards , Lord Kronos"

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    Everyone was running around the base . Generals were asking anywhere they could for any informations regarding Phedora .
    Alk was heading towards his chamber to get his best clothes for the meeting .
    Just as he was grabbing the doorknob , someone bumped into him with force .
"Phedora was one of the two girls at Hecate's temple , Alk !" Alk heard Iro at his back .
     Alk turned to see her with a piece of paper in her hand "How can you be so sure ?"
"I saw both of them at the battle , they were just arriving with Athena . One of the two girls has to be Phedora !"
"You want me to tell Kronos that ?" Alk looked down at the paper .
"Yes ! You are the only one I trust enough for this . And I bet nobody has the exact description of both Phedora and one of her friends !"
Oh Titans..
      Alk took the paper and read it . He nodded "Do not worry , I will make sure to read this to Kronos ."
"Thank you , my dear brother Alk !" Iro hugged him tightly .
    Alk managed a smile "You are suffocating me .."
   Iro let go of Alk . She had a wide smile on her face .
I will feel bad if I disappoint her ..
"But did you not sneak that one time into the Resistence's base to make sure the two girls were from there ? Do you by any chance know which of the two is Phedora ? " Iro suddenly asked .
     Alk put a hand on his chin then hmmed . Hope this looks credible ... "It was lots of time ago , Iro ..."
     Iro sighed , still smilling "Fine.. but two leads are already pretty great so I am not complaining !"
     Alk smiled and nodded .
"So bye then ! I will let you prepare for the meeting ." Iro waved with the same smile .
     Alk waved back then turned again to his room's door to open it . His smile dropped . You should have at least chose somebody else with this task ... I will actually read it at the meeting.. but the fact that there are two descriptions instead of one will make it harder to find her for now ... which I can not say I am not glad for ..

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     Alk looked at the piece of paper as he paced behind the other generals . They were all walking to Mt. Othrys .
    They also passed the arena were the annual tournament took place . That sent some flashbacks through Alk's mind .
    The sky was a light pink and the sun was setting slowly across the horizon . Alk squinted his eyes slightly because of the afternoon light getting in his eyes . He could not deny the exitement he felt . Maybe I will get to know my father , Hyperion , for the first time .
    
    At the base of the mountain there were two guards that , Alk suspected , were minor titans . They stood behind two big doors made out of light oak .
"Greetings , generals ." one of them said in a flat tone .
"We will be escorting you to Lord Kronos ." said the other .
     Both opened the front doors and gestured for the generals to step inside .

     The corridors were so well lightened that Alk thought he could go blind . And it did not help that the light glinted off the impecable white marble of the floor and walls .
     The ceilling was high and luxurious chandeliers were hanging from it . All across the walls were paintings of battles or portraits of Titans , especially of Kronos . And speaking of him , I saw too many statues of him for a single day .
     Then the two titans finally led them to a big circular room which was highly ornated . As Alk counted , twelve big thrones were circling across the chamber . For all the major twelve titans .
     As everyone stepped into the room , the titans appeared on their thrones , all of them appearing in a gust of light . As if there was not enough light .
"Welcome to Mt. Othrys , generals !" Kronos spoke .
"It is a pleasure to have the honor to be invited in such a place ." the eldest general kneeled in front of the Titans , followed by the other generals .
"Now everyone get up . We have much important matters to discuss ." Kronos' tone became serious .
     Every general rose from the ground .
"We shall start now . Whom from you generals has got clues regarding The Demigod of Prophecy named Phedora ?" Kronos asked in the silent room . The other titans were looking around through the generals , probably searching for their children . I wonder if Hyperion recognized me..
     Nobody seemed to step to the front to say their clues . So I am the only one...
    Alk slowly made way to the front of the generals . Kronos raised an eyebrow at him .
"Co-general Iro spotted two girls at one of Hecate's temple some time ago with a third mysterious figure , purple smoke swirling everywhere . They said they were priestesses of Hecate but we later proved they were of the Resistence . The co-general saw both these girls entering the battle we had at the Resistence's base along with Athena and suspects one of them could be Phedora . She provided me with descriptions of both the girls ." he took the paper from one of his pockets "One of them is a blonde with pale skin and the other is a brunnette with light olive skin and both have blue eyes ." Alk read .
"I thank you for the information , general Alkaios ." Kronos said .
     Alk stepped behind the generals again , eager to get out of their sphere of attention .
"Anybody else has clues ?" Kronos asked .
    The room was silent again .
"Alright then , thank you for your presence , generals ." Kronos stood up from his throne "Before you return to your base , why don't we celebrate for a little while ? Just so we , the Titans , can reunite with our children ." the Titan Lord smiled .
Perfect ! , Alk controlled the smile rising on his lips .

     It was not hard to find Hyperion throughout the twelve titans . He was the shinniest-looking one , with his long blonde hair and light eyes , dressed in a white tunic and cloak and with his light skin . He was standing up , in front of his throne .
    Alk made his way to the titan . Behind him the other generals were talking with the other titans .
"Hello , Hyperion ." Alk tried over the loud talking . He could still hear his heart thump in his chest quickly .
    Hyperion looked at him in question "Hello ..you are  Alkaios , right ?"
Does he not know the names for his other children too ?
"Yes , I am Alkaios , your son ." Alk forced a smile on his face as his heart sank .
    Hyperion raised both his eyebrows slightly "What is the name of your mother ?" he asked .
Why does that matter ..? , Alk controlled himself not to frown "Her name was Evdokia ."
    Hyperion took a moment of silence . Is he now searching to see if he remembers her ?
    Then Hyperion's eyes widened slightly "He ..he is her son ." he mumbled loud enough for Alk to hear . When he looked again at the boy with a look that screamed pity .
"What is it ?" Alk snapped , not controlling himself this time "What is the reason you do not even remember my name ?"
    Hyperion frowned , still looking at Alk with pity "Do you know who your mother was or what she has done ?"
"..What ?" Alk frowned .
"The only thing that woman wanted was fame and gold ." Hyperion spoke .
I know that , but she was the only family I had .
"She kept hidden Aphrodite's Girdle , which , as you may know , is a very precious relic that should had been taken into the Vault , and used it to seduce me . You were nothing more than a prize to her . And the only reason I did not threw her in the Prison right away was because she was carrying you at that moment . I thought you could grow up to be better than her .. which I assume you did ." Hyperion smiled warmly at Alk but the boy was frozen on spot .
That was the relic Phedora and that one teammate  took that day from our house .
"So instead of helping me you decided it was better to forget that I existed ?" Alk raised an eyebrow .
    Hyperion's smile dropped "And what could I had done to help you , Alkaios ?"
"You could had just let me know you were there ! Oh , but how can you do that when you are trying to forget the existence of one of your own children ?" Alk threw in all his frustration "All my life I thought you could at least look once down there from this luxurious place at me and be proud of me !"
"I am sorry , Alkaios.." Hyperion stretched his arm to touch Alk's shoulder .
     Alk brushed off his hand "That is good . Be sorry ." then he turned his back and walked away , tears forming in his eyes . He blinked them away .

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    Alk controlled his tears the whole walk back to the base .
    Iro was waiting for him in front of his room's door . She somehow still had the same wide and cheerful smile on her face . Seeing his sister with that smile made him feel a little better .
"So .. how was the meeting ?" Iro asked .
"I was the only one who brought clues regarding Phedora . And I also met Hyperion after the meeting ended ." Alk tried a smile .
"Really ? That is amazing !" Iro said in awe .
"Yes..it should have been .." Alk's voice died at the end of the sentence .
     Iro's smile dropped , sensing something was wrong "Why don't we go inside your room to continue the conversation ?"
"Good idea ." Alk quickly took the keys from his pocket and unlocked the door . Both demititans entered the room .
     Just as he closed the door behind them , Alk bursted into tears and sobbs .
     Iro quickly hugged him tightly . Alk did not mind this time the tightness of her embrace .
"You will tell me later what happened then ." Iro spoke as Alk cried on her shoulder .
     So here was Alk , crying in the arms of the only real family he had left .