The Sea's Daughter

Chapter 10: Heritage

"International Rescue, we have a situation," John's hologram floated above the table.

"What is it, John," Scott asked rounding the corner.

"Three women are trapped on a seaside cliff. The cliff is crumbling beneath their feet. We need Thunderbirds  1, 2, and 4."

"F-A-B, John," Scott said, heading to go suit up. 

"Alan you'd better go too," John said.

"F-A-B," Alan said, suiting up.

"Good luck, and please be safe," Emma called from the kitchen.

"We will and thanks," Virgil said heading to suit up as well.

(Time Skip)

The holo display turned on and Emma raced towards it, hoping it was Scott.

"Scott, what's going on? Its been...," Emma trailed off when she saw it wasn't Scott.

"Hello, young demigod. I take it you are looking for your pitiful friends," the head Fury, Alecto said smirking.

"Listen you, if you hurt one hair on their heads, I'll-" Emma started to say.

"You'll what? With that poison coursing thru your veins, you can't use your powers without hurting yourself," She cackled. 

"Emma, don't," Scott cried out.

"I'll send you back to Tartarus myself," Emma hissed and hung up. 

She called John and ran into her room.

"Emma, who was that?" John asked terrified for his bothers. 

"Just the head Fury, John," Emma said rummaging in her room. 

"Fury... as in the kind for Greek mythology."

"They not myths."

"Of coarse they are. They're just stories to explain the forces of nature."

"Am I just a story?" Emma asked tightening her armor straps and clipping her sword to her belt.

"What?"

"John, my dad is Posiden, god of the Seas."

"That isn't possible."

"Just guide to me where the guys are and I'll explain on the way."

"How are you going to get there?"

"Oh, I'm going to swim."

(Time Skip)

Scott hated himself.

He shouldn't have said anything to Emma. Now, she was sure to come and the Furies would make sure she wouldn't leave alive.

"Scott, what's going on?" Virgil asked through the coms.

"Its a long story."

Suddenly one of the Furies grabbed Scott and spun to face the sea.

"She's here," the thing hissed in his ear.

"Let him go," Emma shouted as she landed on the top of the cliff, sword drawn.

"You are nothing. We can smell you growing weaker and weaker. That swim to get here took a lot out of you didn't, daughter of the Sea god," the lead Fury said, flicking her flaming whip centimeters away from Scott's face.

"Daughter of the Sea god, as in Posiden from Greek mythology?" Alan asked.

"One and the same," Emma said glaring at the Furies.

"This can't be happening," Virgil said.

"Just stay low and I'll explain everything when this is over," Emma said and rushed at the Furies.

Her attacks were swift and strong, catching the first two Furies off guard. They turned into dust and scattered into wind.

The lead Fury lashed her whip around Emma wrist. Emma yelped in pain and gritted her teeth.

"Using the same old tricks, Alecto, that's cheap even for you," Emma hissed. 

"But they work so well," Alecto laughed. It sounded like nails on a chalkboard. 

Suddenly the flame that coated the whip burned brighter and hotter.

Emma cried out in pain and crumpled to the ground.

"Emma!" Scott shouted.

Their eyes met for a fraction of a second. Scott could see she was exhausted from just getting there. Emma didn't have enough energy left to finish the fight alone. She needed help.

"I believe in you," Scott whispered to her.

Emma nodded and gritted her teeth.

"You made the worst mistake," she said, getting to her feet.

"What is that?" Alecto asked cackling.

"You attacked my family and the man I love!" Emma shouted and charged at the Fury.

She sliced through the whip and stabbed the monster, causing the Fury to turn to dust.

Scott stood up and ran towards her, his brothers hot on his heels.

Emma's knees buckled and Scott caught her just before her eyes fluttered shut.