Speaking To The Gods

Planning

I had no idea where Zeus had sent me. It was a small dark room, the only light, was from the very small barred window in the corner.

"Damara? Are you alright?"

Poseidon asked, as he sat next to me on the ground. I nodded. "I'm fine. For now."

Poseidon took my hand. "I won't let him hurt you. I promise." He smiled. And I smiled in return.

Then, Zeus came in.

"Damara, enjoying your stay?" He asked, smirking widely. I refused to look at him, and I held Poseidon's hand tighter. I was scared, which I usually wasn't, not even around the gods.

But, I was alone. There was only so much that Poseidon could do from inside my head.

But, I refused to be weak.

I chuckled, and looked him straight in the eyes. "You should've seen how pathetic you looked in front of your family. A beaten, broken little brat throwing a temper tantrum. You're a joke Zeus."

Zeus gave me a dark stare, before exhaling sharply.

"I'm gonna contact my brother, Poseidon. We'll discuss your punishment more later Damara." Zeus stated before walking out.

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Hades, was a nervous wreck. He was pacing back and forth, while his family tried to calm him. He refused to listen to them though.

"Hades!"

Athena exclaimed. "What?!" Hades yelled as he turned to look at her. Athena sighed.

"Clearly, as the goddess of wisdom, I have a plan. And, I know more, than you think I do, perhaps, I should catch you up to speed?" She smirked.

Hades sighed, and nodded, telling her to continue.

"When I saw that Damara was here, I did some digging around to find out why. Zeus, was the one who put her here. Originally, Damara, was a gift to you. Like an apology. She's absolutely perfect for you. But then..he fell for her, decided that he didn't care about your forgiveness anymore. So, I knew that if he came back, it'd mean something horrible for everyone. So, I sent my nymphs. I put a spell on them, so that I could see through their eyes. That's how I knew Zeus was here. And, I talked my siblings into coming. So, that we'd all be here when something went down." Athena explained.

Hades rolled his eyes. "Oh yeah! Thanks for the help! Mission accomplished!" Hades exclaimed sarcastically. Athena exhaled sharply.

"I am always, two, well, more like ten, steps ahead. I have a plan B. You and Zeus, aren't the only ones obsessed with Damara. And, you, aren't the only one who'd do anything to protect her. I know where she is, well..I don't but-"

"I do."

Poseidon smiled, as he leaned against the door frame. Before walking towards his family. He smirked widely. "Hello Brother."

Then Poseidon proceeded to explain everything, how he was in my head, what he saw, and where I was.  Of course, that made Hades a little upset. He sighed, and grabbed Poseidon's shirt.

"I am choosing, to let this slide, only because you plan to help, but do not mistake this for acceptance. Or permission." Hades stated before letting go of Poseidon.

Poseidon cocked his head, and smirked. "I don't need your permission." Hades scoffed, and flared his nose. Poseidon chuckled, and put his hand on his brother's shoulder.

"Calm down Hades. I can see how she feels about you, I know how she thinks about you." Poseidon explained, faking a smile. But, that smile quickly turned into a smirk, and he bit his lip, and cocked his eyebrow.

"Of course, you should see the things she thinks about me. Not that you'd want to, but if you did see them, then maybe you'd know what she likes." He winked.

Hades had decided that he'd heard enough, and punched his brother in the face. Poseidon grabbed his lip, but his smirk never left his face.

"I may have deserved that."

Athena cleared her throat. "And, does anyone actually wanna hear our next move?" She questioned.

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Zeus, came back to my room, his arms crossed. "Would you like to hear what I have in store for you?" I shrugged.

"You're gonna tell me anyway."

He smirked. "I'm, gonna put you in your own personal hell. He said before touching my forehead. But after a few seconds he pulled his hand away quickly, like it hurt for him to try and get in my head.

"You're welcome." Poseidon smiled.

"Something wrong, so-called 'king of the gods'?" I asked, smirking widely.

He narrowed his eyes at me. "I don't know, how you're doing this, or who's able to protect you like this, but it still doesn't cut me off completely. Whenever you sleep, your dreams will be haunted by your worst fears. So, it's either sleep deprivation, or endless nightmares. Make your choice." He shrugged, before walking out. 

I sighed, already worried about what the future was gonna hold. Poseidon, put his arm around me, and pulled me close to him.

"Don't worry Damara, I'm gonna help you. I promise."

They were discussing what to do, since Zeus had requested to see Poseidon, Poseidon would go see him, and go along with everything, until he knew exactly how to get me out of there. Hades sighed. "And how do we know we can trust your siblings?" He asked.

Athena sighed. "If you notice, I only brought ones I know I can trust." She started, before chuckling softly.

"Do I look dumb to you Hades?"

He shook his head and chuckled. "Not at all, so, let's get to work?" He continued. Poseidon nodded.

"Yes, let's."