The True God Of War

Chapter one

Kratos' POV

I woke up unusually happy today. I guess it's because I get to kill a lot of monsters and some Titans today. I hurry to take a shower and get dressed. I put on some black pants and a black tank top with combat boots. When I finish I put on my armor on top of everything. My armor consisted of heavy Imperial Gold armor with hidden blades on my vambraces. I also had knifes inside my boots as well as my bow that transforms into a ring and my shield that transforms into a black gem on my left hand vambrace. I got my two blades, The Blades of Chaos. Yeah, I kinda got them back after I killed Ares.

As soon as I was done, I flashed to the throne room where all the Gods and Goddesses were gathered.

I saw Artemis at the back of the group, with her hunters behind her. Wow, she is hot! She looks real good in her skin tight armor. Wait, what am I thinking?!? She's a Maiden Goddess for Hades' sake!

I quickly snap out of my thoughts as Zeus announces we are flashing to Tartarus.

I flashed to Tartarus and instantly many monsters attacked us. I took out my Blades Of Chaos and lunged at them in glee. I laughed as I slashed through the monsters. I was a force of absolute death. I killed monsters not even in a second. I sliced, diced and crushed monsters left and right.

I barely noticed silver arrows killing some monsters around me. I was having too much fun!

As quickly as it started, all the monsters lay dead in a cloud of golden dust.

'Is that all?' I scream disappointed.

I turn around to the sound of footsteps and see Zeus strolling towards me.

'Yes Kratos, that is all' He says.

I looked at him puzzled, then I feel a sharp prick around my stomach and look down to see a sword through me! I follow the sword, then the hand holding it and gasp in surprise at who it is.

'Why would you betray me?' I ask in shock.

'Because you are too powerful. And dangerous. Every time you go on a berserk rage, you cause massive destruction and nobody can calm you down' Zeus replied coldly.

Tears rolled down my eyes. How could he betray me? I look around and see all the Olympians glaring at me murderously. All except Artemis.

I looked at her and saw a single tear roll down her face. I looked deep into her eyes and saw pain, betrayal and love. And she was staring straight at me!

Did she love me? I asked myself.

The sharp pain in my stomach brought me back to reality.

I turned back to Zeus and stared deep into his eyes.

'You will all pay for your betrayal' I whispered before I kicked Zeus with all my power.

The force of the kick caused a large shockwave that knocked all the Gods and Goddesses off their feet. Zeus went flying for about twenty feet before crashing into a wall.

I glared at all the Gods and Goddesses except for Artemis and flashed away to my hidden palace.

Once the darkness left I was standing in the middle of my throne room. I reached down and ripped the sword Zeus stabbed me with out of my stomach. Golden ichor flowed out of the stab wound. I called for my healer and in an instant, my healer appeared and healed me.

'Thank you healer' I said as I sat in my throne.

The healer bowed his head and left the throne room, leaving me to my thoughts.

I've been betrayed by my family. How could they have done this to me? What reason have I given them to hate me so? I've changed from the man I used to be when I was a mortal.

Could it be that it's because I am not bound by the Ancient Laws? I haven't harmed an innocent since I became a God.

I growl in anger. Damn it all, what the hades did I do to deserve this betrayal?!

Just then I saw a IM beside me in the small pond. I walked up to it and saw Artemis there.

'Lady Artemis' I say in surprise. I was not expecting her to message me.

'Lord Kratos, I am truly sorry for what my father and the council did to you. I tried to stop them but I was overruled' She said softly.

I looked at her and nodded. 'I believe you Artemis. I will flash you here, I wish to speak with you face to face' I said.

With that I flashed to Artemis, grabbed her hand and flashed her to my secret palace.

'If it were any other man, I would have killed you for touching me' She said smiling.

I laughed. 'I know. I just wished to tell you, thank you for sticking up for me' I said.

She looked deep into my eyes and smiled. 'I know you are a kind man now. What you have done in your past is ancient history to me. I judge you by what you have done since you became a god. And you have become a great man, one that has earned more than my respect' She said. Then her eyes widened when she realized what she said at the end.

I smiled at her and stepped closer to her.

'Artemis, if I somehow fade-' I started but she cut me off.

'You aren't going to fade Kratos' She stated sternly.

'But in case I do, I want you to know that I like you, a lot. Ever since I became a God I've liked you. Well more than liked you' I said nervously.

'I guess what I'm trying to say is..' I said but was silenced.

I was shocked when Artemis leaned in and kissed me. She full on kissed me! On the lips! I couldn't believe it. When she pulled away I looked at her beautiful eyes and smiled.

Then I looked down at myself. Pheew I'm not a bear to be hunted down by Artemis later! Yes!!

'What's wrong?' Artemis asks noticing the look on my face.

I laugh. 'I'm just happy I wasn't turned into an animal to be hunted down later by you' I said truthfully.

At this Artemis laughed too. Wow, her laughter is so beautiful. I quickly step closer to Artemis, wrapped my arms around her waist and kissed her.

She seemed surprised by this but she quickly melted into the kiss. She wrapped her arms around my neck and deepened the kiss. After a minute or two of kissing, we pull apart breathing hard.

'I love you Artemis' I said before I could stop myself.

She looked at me and smiled. 'I love you too Kratos' She said and kissed me again.

After we pulled apart again, I looked deep into Artemis' silver eyes. All my anger, rage and pain of the Betrayal of the Olympians left me. All I felt now was love, a love that will never leave me. I felt loyalty to Artemis. And a sudden protectiveness. A feeling that I would protect Artemis with my life. And deep down, I knew I would give up anything and everything for her.

'Kratos, I must go before my father misses me. I will keep you informed of what transpires in the meeting' Artemis said as she gave me a quick kiss.

I nod my head and she flashes out.

I sigh. How did I get so damn lucky?