Poseidon & Athena

What Makes us Gods Pt.2

Eyes become wide, as the illusion fades.

For falling in love, can take only one day.

From the hope of one, can be the hope of many.

More so is done, once the tale becomes a verity.

I thought of this quote written by Apollo himself as I walked up the steps of Mount Olympus. When I asked him to look into my future, this is what he recited. To meet Nike's brother.
Zelus must be the one he was talking about...but why?
What really struck me was Poseidon's face once he read that letter. Was that anger I saw? Was it displeasure? Vexation? Well, whatever it may have been it must have been my imagination because there is no way Poseidon would be mad with this situation.
My thoughts dissipated as I opened the doors to the throne room where, evidently, Zeus stood and where Zelus sat.

Zelus' pure white wings in esculent glory spread out over the back of his chair. I walked in hoping that he would not entrap me with his beauty...too bad I fooled myself.

Zelus, the god I used to work so closely within the times of the Greeks rise in power. We were close like no other and he accepted me for who I was, for I was without fault in his mind. At one point, I thought I was immensely in love with him and his foreboding stature. However, as time moved on, I noticed his loyalty to Zeus and invaded his thoughts and no time was spent for anyone else.
As a forethought, I distanced myself from his constant faithfulness and placed my thoughts elsewhere.
I may sound selfish, but I can't denounce my conceited ways for wanting my lovers if I were to have one, full attention on me.

But I digress because Poseidon if far from loyal to anyone but I ended up being infatuated with him anyway. How irresponsible of me.

My thoughts skewed as I once again looked At Zelus. He seems so confident that it was almost nauseating. He knew Zeus would agree with his terms, that is why he acted boastfully.

"Athena! You're here." Zelus said as the door closed behind me.

"Of course I'm here. My father has sent for me." I spoke softly while removing my helmet and left it hanging from my right hand.

"Now come to Athena, I've been waiting patiently for you and this is the greeting I get. I've seen you be sweet before."

"I'm sorry to disappoint you Zelus, but I'm not normally nice to anyone."

Zelus stood up and walked over to kiss my hand. "After what may occur today, I hope I will acquire a piece of your pleasant hospitality."

"Mmm... We will see." I pulled my hand from his then set my helmet down, "Father, what is this all about? A marriage? Don't tell me you want me to and up like Hephaestus and Aphrodite?"

"Athena, take a seat so we can talk about this."
Promptly, I took a seat next to Zeus and crossed my legs. I didn't miss the way Zelus' eyes lingered in my exposed legs.
I knew I should have worn the longer dress. But honestly, I just wanted to attract Poseidon's attention when I was traveling with him.

"So, what is this all about? You can't just accept a proposal without my consent?" I tapped my fingers on the arm of the chair. "This situation better not turn out like my sister's where I have no choice in the matter because if that's the case..." I stopped tapping the chair and looked into the father's eyes,..." I won't hesitate on finding many ways to terminate his lifeline."

Zelus' eyes widened at my statement before he straightened up his voice. "Athena, I mean no harm I just you to--"

"Yes exactly want me for what, Zelus? The only reason I came here today was to reject this matter. I may have helped you in the past, but that is all I owe you...and not my body which you can't keep your eyes off of."

Zelus adjusted himself, pulling his wings forward.

"Athena, please stop assuming everything! I haven't even said what I planned."

I stood slowly, "Father Zeus, if I am to marry anyone it would not be one of your enforcers and a zealous god! Please do not test my patience, Zeus."

"Athena...." my heart skipped a beat when Zeus said my name. It felt as if he knew something...something I hoped he would not partake in. Something that Zelus would only know; something that Zelus would tell Zeus.

"Zelus has told me of your jealousy for Medusa..."

My eyes flickered at the same time my mind came to the realization that--

"You're in love with Poseidon."

This is why I trust no one.

I learned once throughout my travels that love must be told while...hate must be asked. If I were to say I loathed anyone right now, it would not be who everyone thought is was.
Not Hades, Ares, Persephone, or that dreaded Medusa....

...For it would be a person who tells a secret of another which I did not want to believe would be true....
I would deny this truth because I believe denial builds character....

Denial, for the love I have for a man that even the humans will find unworthy of my standing.

Do I not have a choice in the matter of wanting what I most desire...what I most care for...For what I live for!

I never knew my love was so strong until this moment when I knew Zeus and everyone else would reject this idea of the Wisdom Goddess being with the Sea God.

"Athena, you will hereby marry Zelus, or I will strip you of your powers." Zeus glared at me like I was a leech on his back. Well if I was, I would suck his soul dry.
"I will not have you being attached to this love for Poseidon, for as long as I live!"

A breeze went through the white walls of the palace as I took a step backward. I couldn't look into the eyes of Zeus, not Zelus...for they were evil....EVIL!

So....I ran.
Faster than I've ever run in my whole entire life if I've ever run at all.

Eyes become wide as the illusion fades....

Maybe Hades was right...

The question remains the same...What makes us Gods?

What makes us Gods part 1 is in Book 1 Hades&Persephone. I just wanted Athena to come to the realization that Zeus...well ya know is not good.

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