Timeless Warrior

Athena

Ch. 11

Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and Battle Strategy sat in her throne with a smirk on her face as she looked around at the gods in the room who had been supporting Troy in the war. The gods were watching through an Iris Message as the Trojans foolishly wheeled the giant wooden horse through the gates of the city. Apollo wanted to warn the Trojans but Zeus had put his foot down, still furious about his interference that led to the death of Achilles.

His wife Queen Hera, who had raised Achilles' mother Thetis, had wanted to cast the sun god off Olympus for his role in the death of what would be one of her two adopted grandsons. Zeus had promised to punish his son for his actions once the war was over.

Athena, who had been watching Apollo's angry expression with amusement, decided it was time to rub it in.

"Of course Troy would be safe had you not been such an arrogant fool Apollo."

All eyes turned to the wisdom goddess who simply smirked, "Cassandra warned the Trojans it was a trick. Had you not cursed her for not wanting to be one of your many lovers, Troy would not be about to be burned to the ground."

Apollo's face turned red with rage but before he could speak, Artemis snorted.

"She makes a good point. I supported Troy but their fall is your fault."

Apollo scowled and looked back at the image in the middle of the room.

They watched the city of Troy burn as the city gates opened and Greeks began pouring in. Athena grabbed the attention of Iris and pointed to a specific spot where Thetis' remaining son walked through the city of Troy. He effortlessly killed any Trojan foolish enough to try and stop him. Apollo stood from his throne when he saw Perseus kill one of his defenseless priests.

"How dare he?"

Hera sent the sun god a harsh glare, "You killed his brother. I would not be shocked if he killed every priest of yours in the city of Troy. Now sit down and be silent as we watch what you caused."

Apollo grudgingly sat down. They watched as Perseus continued walking. The sound of a growl from the moon goddess made everyone peer closer at the image.

To the left of Perseus, a young Greek was dragging a woman by the hair and throwing her into a room. Athena knew it took all her sister's willpower not to flash down and save the woman from the horrible fate she was about to receive.

Athena's eyes widened when she saw Perseus follow them into the room. She cursed silently. She thought he had been a good man but like all others, he was losing himself in the madness of the mob and giving into his primal instincts.

The room fell silent as they watched Perseus pull the Greek off the woman and then injure him with a painful bronze reinforced knee to the man's groin. Athena couldn't help but smile at that, she had been correct about the young hero. She glanced at her sister who was looking at the image in disbelief.

The gods all watched in shock as the woman led him into the palace, until they saw Perseus kick the door in revealing the royal family who were all in hiding.

"Well so much for them getting out of Troy." Ares muttered. He supported Troy in the war but was always up for bloodshed as he leaned forward in his throne grinning.

The Olympians watched Perseus bind the hands of the Trojan royal family before leading them out and to an escape tunnel, even knocking a few of his allies out. The entire council was in shocked silence at his actions. They couldn't understand why he would save them.

"What is he doing?" Zeus asked confused.

Athena rolled her eyes a bit, "He is saving them. He never wanted to sail to Troy but did so as it was his duty as a Greek. He respected Hector a great deal and I assume he is doing this for his son and wife to make up for his death."