Chapter 2 iiiiiiis out! Now to clarify one thing I knew I stated in the summary that it was set during the mythological era but I will not start from there.. I am still gathering ideas. Hehe.
Let me warn you in advance that this story might have many grammatical errors, mispelled words, OOCness and etc.
Sisyphus found himself enjoying the festival as he visit every stalls for any items that caught his interest until one object seems to attract him. Looking closely he observe an old antique necklace with a shield shape pendant engraved with... It was so simple yet elegant at the same time. But what intrigued him the most was the aquamarine topaz embedded on its middle with something akin to a flower petal preserve inside of the jewel.
"There he is just like what I told yah!" a deep masculine voice shouted which made Sisyphus look who it was only to see Kardia together with Degel, and shockingly with Albafica too.
"Would you tone down your voice a bit? It is very unlikely to shout in a crowd such as this." Degel reprimanded his so called bestfriend who just snob in response.
"Why hello to the three of you. Are you perhaps looking for me?"
"Well sort of. We somehow need a guide you know it was our first on this kind of thing." Kardia answered.
"Kardia be respectful!" Degel hissed which made Sisyphus chuckled.
"It's fine Degel. No harm done and regarding with what you said, unfortunately it is my first time to witness this event too so I've been checking all the stalls for any items that will suit my taste." Sisyphus
"That's quite pretty." Albafica who was silent since they arrived spoke up as he saw the necklace on Sisyphus hand. This made the other two looked at the said object.
By on by the vendor noticed the four men who to his utter surprised were the gold saints. He hurriedly entertained them and asked what would likely they want. Sisyphus showed the man the necklace to which he inspected. With a nod, he told the price and without hesitation Sisyphus bought it.
The four continued their strolling until they were stopped by a rowdy crowd and upon it were the other gold saints who like them were also curious.
"Yo!" Manigoldo called them as he approached the four. "Great timing. It seems they are going to have a contest. Why don't we join?"
"And what kind of contest it will be?" Asmita asked
"Anything that is related to music, arts and science though the theme will depend on who among the muses will be the in charge. Last year was Polyhymnia."
"But why do we celebrate such festival when our goddess is Athena?" Out of the whim, Kardia asked.
"What?! You didn't know?!" Dohko who just arrived together with Shion and El Cid reacted which earned a glare from the Scorpio.
"Che sorry for that. I always fall asleep everytime we lesson about the mythological times."
"That's not a good attitude to exhibit as a saint much more as a gold saint of Athena." They turned around to see a disappointed Aspros with Aldebaran who was trailing behind him. "You know that it is important to know the history of the myth since it is a basic knowledge for us."
"Yes yes. I know." Kardia nonchalantly responded which angered Aspros more but was calmed by Sisyphus.
"Now let's not be hot headed okay. Though we are out of the sanctuary and is here joining a festival we are still saints in duty. We should avoid fights among ourselves."
"Indeed. Pope ordered us to participate to enjoy but do not forget that we are still on duty." Leo Ilias agreed which made Sisyphus inwardly swelled with pride. "And to answer your question" He faced Kardia who inaudibly gulped. "Since the mythological era, the muses were greatly revered not only by humans but also the gods for their beauty, elegance, arts and music. Each of them has particular specialty that distinguishes who is who. Calliope, the first born is the superior muse who inspired the great stories Iliad and Odyssey. She is the goddess that gives the kings' and princes' virtue to help them impose justice and serenity. Clio is the keeper of history and the one who holds all the records of the past. Urania is the guardian of celestial bodies. She created astronomy, fortune telling and the foretelling of future through the stars. Melpomene is the harbinger of tragedies and the caster of divine punishment. Though she was known as the songstress for her melodious voice, she is a goddess who could bring catastrophe and disaster. Terpsichore is the beautiful charmer of dances who enthralls anyone with her dances. Euterpe is the musician who creates thousands tune and melodies with her flute and other instruments. Erato is the personification of all kinds of love and lust in form of arts. Polyhymnia is the sacred bearer of great and holy gospel and the youngest, Thalia is the portent of comedy and humor. All these 9 muses like the other gods also govern the world. They were greatly loved because they are the perfect epitome of prosperity, festivity, harmony, peace and parity."
After Ilias finished his explanation, everyone got quiet which caused him to be puzzled as which of those he had said made them mute. Thankfully the one who recovered fast was the Scorpio saint whose face was now filled with amazement.
"Whoah! I didn't know that there are gods that are cool! It seems that these muses were extremely powerful than our goddess." Kardia excitedly muttered but his last statement got Aspros' attention.
"Did you just belittle our goddess? Calling her weak?" He was now fuming with anger but before he could explode, Shion intervened.
"That's enough. Since we are here, why don't we try to join the contest? I've heard that whoever win the contest will get a chance to wish to the muses which absolutely will be granted." With what Shion said, the irritation fades as they got into conclusion to participate.
"Well if that's indeed the real thing I'll make sure to win. Kekekeke!" Manigoldo declared as he darted off to enter the competition.
"I will not let you do that you crab!" Kardia instantly followed as well as the others though with the exception of Asmita and Albafica who in truth really want to join yet he can't.
At Mt. Olympus
The contest finally begins and the nine sisters were watching through the clear spring lake beside the large luscious weeping willow tree.
"Oh there's a lot who join this time." Terpsichore commented as she saw many people that aren't from Greece as she took noticed the foreigners who are also participating.
"Hmm. And it seems a lot of them are also good." Polyhymnia added.
"Oh? Even Athena's gold saint joined? How amusing." Erato remarked when her topaz eyes caught the sight of the shining gold armors.
"This year is Thalia's turn right?" Euterpe turned to their youngest sister who is uncharacteristically quiet.
Thalia's emerald green eyes perked up at the mention of her name. "Yes." She nervously answered. Being the youngest, she was always the last one who takes in charge of the Mouseia and it always made her worried.
"Why do you keep feeling nervous my dear Thalia? You always did great in the previous years." Clio gently asked their youngest who blushed in return.
"It will be fine. You will surely do well." Melpomene caresses Thalia's ash colored hair and the girl smiled nodding her head.
"Yes I'll do my best again to make this year's Mouseia fruitful." With that Thalia disappeared as she descended down to the mortal world.
"My my, time flies so fast and our little musa is really growing up." Calliope commented with dainty smile gracing her lips as her sisters started cooing how they will miss the cute little Thalia once she will fully grow up. They didn't notice the small wistful smile and the faraway look their one sister had.
"Vos non potestis prohibere tempus"
I think I'm still out of ideas to continue my other stories but I promise that if I got a lot I will surely update my stories. Thank you.
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