Orb of the Protogenoi

Escape

"This is one hole that I don't want to use."

After the boys fight with the manticores, they thought they would be able to get some peace even for a minute, but it looked like they had another problem to deal with.

"Yep, definitely don't want to, but I'm gonna be an internet sensation." said Hayes as he took a couple of pictures of the large hole on the ground with his phone. He then switched to his video camera and started recording it. "Hello there, this is your one and only Evan Hayes speaking, and this week's special episode will be featuring a hole in the ground! But not just any hole, "The Glory Hole of Zeus!" 

The dog, Mulciber, barked in agreement and decided to do its business there. Some of the younger gods had to contain their laughter. Zeus didn't understand, but he liked the new title given to him, even though he wanted to electrocute him. 

Hayes turned to them. "Oh look! We have some guests!" He feigned a surprised look, and focused the camera on Zeus. "Tell us Mr. Zeus almighty, how do you feel about the fight with those manticores?" 

The blond boy had had enough and swiped the gadget from him. He then electrified and let it fall where Ares stomped it rather hard creating small cracks on the ground.

Hayes whistled. "Well, I guess I know now who's the war freak in the family." The war god took him by the collar and lifted him off the ground, but Hayes eyed them calmly and was smirking.

"What the hell do you want?"

He shrugged. "Nothing really. The satisfaction that I'm feeling as of now is enough for me to die peacefully."

Ares' free hand formed into a fist. "Then let me help you with tha-"

"Ares, that's enough. Put him down." ordered Poseidon.

He complied, but made sure to strangle him a bit before letting go.

Hayes coughed but regained his composure. He adjusted the collar of his shirt while noticing the stoic boy behind them. "Looks like Mr. Antonio's back from the hospital" Hephaestus didn't answer so he continued to say "Now, when do you want to be formally interviewed?"

Zeus said "If I were you Hayes, I better run along."

Hermes nodded. "Yeah, you saw that hole, right? We're gonna do it again on that spot you're standing on! Cuz' you're facing the toughest gods of Olympus!" He then started flexing his muscles, if he had any.

Apollo had to facepalm. 

"Uh-huh. So, if I may ask, what are the toughest Olympians doing here anyway? Oh, wait, let me guess, the Titans have risen and banished you here, didn't they?"

Zeus was about to deny but Hades said "There's really no point in denying this."

"Yeah, listen to him. I do hope what you're facing won't end with the world being destroyed, I mean, I still want to relish the glory. But don't worry, I'll keep your secrets a secret." He put a finger on his lips. "Then again, it's already out, y'know. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who had caught all of these on camera. Expect by tomorrow morning you'll be hunted down by Bob and Joe and their cronies of donuts...or should I say cronuts?" He chuckled at his lame joke.

"And before the night ends, you'll be at the bottom of the ocean." threatened Zeus.

"I don't want him on my territory." said Poseidon.

"I can't believe the people back then were afraid of you. Now you're just being written in some children's books. Have you seen the movies?"

Just then, they heard the wailing of sirens getting nearer which meant they had to leave.