Timeless Warrior

Burn It to the Ground!

Ch. 10

The plan was simple enough, stick their best fighters inside the wooden horse while the rest of the Greek army pretended to sail away only to return when the sun was set and Troy was celebrating their victory.

No one save for Odysseus had spoken to Perseus since he disappeared from the battlefield with the body of his brother. Whispers and rumors were being spread through the Greek army about him being a god or having the help of a god. Only Odysseus and Eudoros knew the truth, but they played their part like good friends and acted just as confused and suspicious as the rest. Eudoros was a son of Hermes who thought Perseus was a son of Thetis like his brother. Odysseus was a clear sighted mortal who had grown up around demigods and was well aware of how many there were within the Greek army including Perseus and his brother.

No one knew the truth about his father and that was not going to change now that one of the four people who the truth was dead.

Well, five counting Athena but she seemed like she was going to keep his secret to herself. He did find it slightly humorous that none of the council put it together. He guessed Ares knew but was too embarrassed by his failure years earlier to admit he had lied and not killed Perseus when he was a mere child.

Soon the men chosen were preparing to get inside the horse while the rest were about to sail away until the Trojans took the bait.

Perseus was the first inside, his brother's shield strapped to his back and sword sheathed at his waist. He just wanted to get inside Troy. He was going to get his revenge. He honestly cared little for the city or its fate. He wanted one person and one person only; Paris.

He had plans on how to dispose of the prince of Troy. Only his closest and most trusted men were told and given their own mission once inside the city.

Soon the men inside were silent. Waiting for the Trojans to inspect their camp and hopefully fall for their trap. The hours dragged on endlessly. The men made quiet chatter but Perseus remained silent. That was until a few of the men began discussing their plans for the women of Troy once they got inside.

All the occupants of the horse fell silent when he cleared his throat.

"Be warned. I have my own plans once I get inside the city of Troy but the first person I see raping a woman will be leaving Troy without one of the their most prized appendages."

The occupants were in shocked silence before the majority began to argue vehemently with his words but he again silenced them as he slammed his fist into the side of the horse, nearly cracking the wood.

"I care not for your opinions or reasons. For those who think they can stop me, then you shall see what happens when you cross the one remaining son of Thetis. I am simply giving you fair warning. I was raised by a mother who detests that vile act and if I see it, I shall strike you down regardless of your position. If you can do it out of my sight, then good for you but you have been warned. I would be watchful of your steps in my presence. I have lost my brother and I thirst for blood and blood in general. Test me and you shall see how little I care about whether you are a Greek or a Trojan."

The occupants were silent.

"You're a demigod!" Agamemnon yelled.

Perseus simply nodded, "I am. Ask my brother Eudoros. He has met my mother and can attest to my parentage. How else did I command the water as well as disappear from the battlefield?"

The group turned to said son of Hermes who nodded, "Aye, he speaks the truth. His mother is the goddess Thetis, raised by Queen Hera herself. Challenge him is challenging his mother and that is challenging the vengeful Queen of the Heavens. I wish any luck if they are foolish enough to take that fatal path."