Call of the Nightingale

Chapter 12: A Show of Good Faith

Zeus: Well, pull up a chair, we've got a lot to discuss. Brought my own glasses since you didn't have the good stuff before. Do you drink? Nah, I've seen you at that party chugging beer like a sailor. Dionysus actually likes your style. He might stop by for a drink or 2 after your Odessey.

  You stand with Medusa's head, staring at him in disbelief. Why was Zeus here of all places to be on earth. But you sit Medusa on your bed as to not arouse suspicion, then return to the table.

Zeus: So, you're probably lying wondering why I'm here? Amongst many other thin-

Y/N: So you're Zeus?

Zeus: In the flesh, that's me.

  You look around for a moment.

Y/N: Strange, there aren't any women to cheat on your wife with around here? Mayhaps try a strip club. I'm sure she wouldn't mind more step children and mothers to curse all because of your infidelity. 

Zeus: Well, that's hurtful. Guess Athena never taught you manners. Is that any way to talk to your technical grandfather?

Y/N: What do you want from me Zeus. Here to kill me? Go ahead, but I think a war would rain in the heavens if you did.

Zeus: Jeez, Poseidon would have liked you. I mean, he probably would have killed you by now, he REALLY hates what you say about him.

Y/N: Good. I hope he does. That bastard needs to be humbled, thinking he can get away with so much. Just because he reigns over the sea. He can go fuck an octopus for all I care.

  Zeus laughs at your words, surprisingly not mad at the min the slightes, but actually finding it funny.

Zeus: Damn kid, you are a spark of pure energy if I've ever seen one. You've got this kind of flare about you. You remind me of me when I was young, you know, after my dad tried to eat me. Crazy times. But anyway, where were we, OH! Right, (Y/N) you look like a primordial who has potential. I mean, you beat Poseidon's daughter pretty easily, such a sweet girl, but you are strong, I can admit that. Even when you're holding yourself back. But I'm here because of a possible Odyssey you may be embarking on soon.

  He drinks from the glass, looking over to see you haven't touched yours.

Zeus: It ain't poison. Come on, kid, you're supposed to be fun.

  You scoff before grabbing the glass, downing the contents before slamming it on the table. If you were gonna have this talk.

Zeus: There we go, there's the (Y/N) I remember! Haha! Man, you're definitely a son I wish I had now.

Y/N: Wait, you mentioned an Odyssey?

Zeus: Oh, right! Well, Athena and Artemis are hosting a little game. The demigods here are to hunt down a mystical beast. The winner gets to embark to hunt down a monster for us. Nothing too major.... Well, just a little bit major.

Y/N: Hunting monsters? What kind exactly? Seems like you lot just want to send us to do your dirty work.

Zeus: Yeah, I totally get it, man. But listen, earlier in life, your sisters, the Fates, told me how strong you and my daughter would be. Apparently you both are supposed to be the cream of the crop, and seeing you train all your life, I'd believe it. Listen, you seem like a good kid, and I am trying to be nice here, to be your friend as it were. I get you don't like me, hell, you and Hera would get along swimmingly, but you don't have to like me, just find it in your heart to stay on our side, go kill monsters, and come back here. Tell you what, I'll even get Artemis off your back.

  You stare for a moment. He didn't talk like you imagined. He was more chill than you thought. Even his mannerisms were like that cool uncle vibe. But everything he said did catch your ear.