Heath Ablaze's Story

Theia gave a slight giggle, as if expecting that reaction.

"More will be explained later." Theia said softly as they headed into the dining room. "You're not the first one here." And with that she motioned Dawn to have a seat.

The dining room seemed grand. It held an air of fine elegance to it. The room was dimly lit by what seemed to be floating torches. There was a rectangular table covered with white cloth, and finished with plates and silverware. Sitting on one of the side chairs, was a boy with ash-red hair and blaze-orange eyes. Heath, they called him. He sat patiently, staring at the reflection of himself on the plate. He turned his head slightly to give recognition that others were present, nodded, and went back to staring at his plate. For people who do not know him well, it may seem almost as if he was shy, but he was simply not wanting to be bothered.

"Welcome," he muttered.

Terra Alkaine

he had been travelingfir quite awhile along with his trust friend Golem a giant thing made up of the earth and such a single glowing stone in the center of his chest, the obly indication that Golem was a living thing besides the burning eyes. Terra sighed he was tired of all the walking through the earth making it move out of the way for him. finally the ground parted and he came out from underground which was a rather strange entrance but he didnt care much. looking around he found himself standing in front of a large white pillared building with beautiful architect makeung him whistle in awe. "well Golem looks like im going to have to sheink you down to size i dont think you'll fit through the doorway"chuckling a little as Golem let out a deep rumble that shook the ground as he began to shrink and shrink until he was nothing more that the small glowing stone in his chest. Terra held Golem in the palm of his hand before placing him inside a small leather puch decorated with all kind of symblos, each one meant something diffrent. Terra smiled, he liked the warth Golem gave off and the fact that he was constantly vibrating, a welcomed presence against his chest. nodding to himself Terra walked up to the entrance when a single individual appeared before him, his hair black wearing a white robe, "come this way breakfast is almost ready" motioning for Terra to follow, and Terra being the way he was didnt follow the guy immediatly but at the mention of possible food he followed the black haired guy and into a dinning room that was already occupied by five other people who looked up at him as he entered most likely due to his state of attire. he smiled sheepishly noticing the fact that his clothes were covered with dirt and a bit of mud his scar, eye patch and height didnt add to the mix very well. Terra then sat down at one of the chairs picking at random to sit next to a guy with ash-red hair and orange burnt eyes.

the girl with white hair freaking out until the nine-tailed fox came to her comfort. He saw the blue ice girl fainting from what seemed like a migraine that was inflicted on herself. Then he saw the twins all mesmerized by the power given to them by Poseidon.

Knowing what he had to do, Heath got up from his seat, and went to a corner of the room, where the shadows touched, and light was sparse. Within the corner, he could see flaming eyes, and blaze hair. As he approached the figure, he saw the disfigurement, and a large hammer resting on the creature's back.

"You must be my god." Said Heath

"Indeed young one," said Hephaestus quietly "you have quite the sense"

"I could feel you looking at me," replied Heath "Do what you need to do"

With a slight nod Hephaestus spoke in a loud voice "I Hephaestus, the god of fire, bless you with my power!"

With that, flame engulfed Heath. At first the flame was hot and painful, but after a while it was warm and gentle.

"Take this my son!" Said Hephaestus proudly as he held out a steel sword. "It is the fire sword, crafted by the archangels and yours truly."

Heath took the sword in his hand without a word.

"Remember to use it only when you need it." said Hephaestus.

Heath looked up from the sword and gave a slight nod. Then he headed his way back to the table, but stopped halfway. He turned his head to see the disfigured figure that was his god.

"See you later, father." He said to Hephaestus. Then he turned around to head back to his seat.

Terra Alkaine

unlike everyone else Terra sat there in his seat a calm look on his face as he leaned back lacing his fingers behind his head and propping up one foot on the table watching everyone do their thing with their assigned god. 'wonder where mine is' Terra soon erased that thought when he noticed the man who wore all brown colors and a shawl cover most of his head watching him from afar. Nodding Terra got up walking over to the man who was incredibly tall compared to Terra and towered over the boy.

Terra looked up at the man his eyes narrowed suspiciously "so are you gonna do the same to me as the others?" the man nodded earthly power radiated from his being as he placed his hand on Terra's chest,

"I Apaitas, god of Earth, bless you with my power" his voice deep and gravely but still full of kindness. Terra then began to glow and earthly light until it was only his chest that glowed.

Terra smiled a little looking down at his chest before looking up at Apaitas his face slightly obscured by the shawl but he did note the kind eyes that seemed to look straight through him.

That’s when Apaitas spoke again, “I see you have found Golem, I hope he has been behaving, yes?” smiling at Terra who looked at him in shock, “wait you’re the one who left this on our doorstep?” Terra remembered how he had woken up one day ready from school when he saw the strange glowing rock on him and his mother’s doorstep, Terra curious picked it up and instantly it transformed into what is now Golem. “Yes who else who have been able to do so, the only person I believe capable of possibly making a Golem is Athena but hers is made of metal while mine are made from the earth itself” patting Terra on the shoulder, “cool your gonna have to teach me that one day” Terra joked but Apaitas’s face became serious “oh you will soon enough now sit go take a seat before breakfast starts my dear boy” pushing Terra back to his seat, at that moment food appeared on the table causing Terra to almost jump as he looked around at the others.

Devin woke up to an axe to his forehead, last time he fell asleep he was in an alleyway, not...wherever this place was. He didn't dare look away as the axe was still focused on his forehead. He looked down the blade of the axe and saw a man wielding it with one hand, considering the size of the axe it should be an impossible feat. He grabbed the side of the blade with is palms and pushed it towards the man, he could barely move it with both his hands but it was enough to move it at least an inch away from his forehead. He could feel blood trickle down his warm cheeks as the axe obviously punctured his skin.

The man grunted and thrusted the axe through Devin's skull, a blow which should have killed him. He could literally feel the axe penetrating through the front of his head and completely splitting his brain in half. As soon as he was struck the man and the axe disappeared as if it was all an illusion. He felt his skull and it was seemingly whole as if he was never stabbed. Soon however a golden armlet appeared on the upper part of his left arm and the axe appeared to be floating in front of him. He picked up the axe and stood up off the cold white marble floors which were extremely dusty. He checked his surroundings and deduced he was in a war room, a very old one at that. Dusty maps and scrolls could be seen stuffed into old maple cupboards and drawers. He shuffled his way to a very old door. He put his hand on the doorknob and proceeded to attempt to turn it. It was locked, pissed Devin punched the door causing it to bust open. Surprised as his newfound strength he smirked and continued to walk the halls.

Eventually the smell of food could be smelt in the air and Devin began to immediately follow it as his stomach begged for food more than a dog begs for a treat. As he made it to the source of the food he found a group of teenagers, seemingly around his age sitting around dining. He began to look at the architecture for the building and realized it was of Greek origin. He had heard of rumors of the gods still existing but in the forms of champions of their choosing. He smirked and walked in on the peaceful dinner, completely killing the mood.

"Yo! Any seats for me? Child of God who knows what! Perhaps I'll just call him god who likes to thrust a spear into a mortals skull!" That's when it occurred to Devin, he had been brought to a war room, he recalled the gods in his head and chuckled out loud. "Hahaha...wow this is grand...Ares? You gave me this power? Oh you must know me so well."

Olive was having a peaceful dream, one where her father was alive. It was simple, more of a memory. He was sparring with her in their backyard back at Nellis Air Force Base. Then something disturbing happened in her dream. Her father's face changed and shifted until it was disfigured beyond all recognition. He lumbered for her pleading with her to end his misery. And then she woke from this dream turned night mare.

She was in an unusual place. It was rather bright and airy, very unlike her shabby apartment back in Las Vegas. She lay in a magnificent canopy bed with clean white sheets. She sat up with a shock, thinking she may have been abducted. It wasn't that uncommon in her neighborhood. Her clothes were still the ones she had gone to sleep in and she heaved a sigh of relief.

"You seem startled child." A female voice said to her right. Her head jerked towards the intruder. A tall, glorious woman sat in a chair in the corner. She was dressed rather odd. A sleet gray toga adorned her thin body and atop her head was a roman helm. At her side was an owl, hooting gently. "Who..who are you?" Olive asked. Her tone was both anxious and guarded. She jumped from the bed and edged toward the door. "I assumed you might recognize me a little. After all you devour Greek Mythology books more than any other tome." Olive was very sure who this was, but that was just mythology. It couldn't be real.

"You're Athena, goddess of battle and metal." Olive said outright. She would play this woman's game until she would be able to escape. "Indeed, child." She said standing from her seat. "You are to be the one who will wield my power. I have watched you over the many years. You have grown to be just as I wished. A strong, smart, confident young girl." Olive was a little bewildered by that last statement. "If you are who you say you are, them prove it." Athena smirked. "As you wish" she said and looked to a small nightstand by the bed. There was a fancy paperweight there, made of pure steel, that was in the shape of a wolf. Athena plucked it from it's perch and gave it a mighty squeeze. she opened her palm to reveal that the paperweight had changed. It was now an owl. " I have always preferred owls over wolves, don't you?"

Olive was in a state of shock."If you are really Athena, then I must be on Mount Olympus." she said more to herself than the goddess. Athena handed the owl paperweight to Olive and she grasped it tightly. "I..I don't know what to say." " You needn't say anything at all. Our powers are weakening and we must grant our powers to those descendants of whom we bestowed the Elements long ago. You are that descendant of my Element and I believe you are more than prepared." Olive took a deep breath. "I think I am too." She said with a small smile. Athena place her hand on Olive's chest over her heart and said, "Then, Olive Isadora Howard, I grant you my power over metal and my knowledge of battle. I know you will use it wisely."

A platinum glow grew from Olive's body and faded. Olive looked at her hands and flexed them. She felt powerful and confident and wise. "Now then," Athena said grabbing Olive's attention once more. "I have some gifts to bestow upon you. First is my spear It has seen many battles. Next is an owl. You may name her as you wish."

Olive was in awe of the wondrous gifts she received. She had never seen a weapon finer than this spear and owls have always been her favorite bird. Said owl flew from it's perch by the window and landed on her forearm. She stroked it's feathers gently. "I believe I will name you Andromeda." "That's a lovely name" At that point, Olive's stomach began to growl. "I believe that they are serving breakfast now." Athena said with a sly smile. Olive blushed and nodded.

She left the room and headed towards the voices that could now be heard. Athena followed close behind her. She stepped to the table, with Andromeda now perched on her shoulder. There were many odd characters here and she couldn't really decide where to sit. Athena gestured next to a boy that had bright orange hair. Olive was unsure, and glanced back at Athena. Athena gave a nod of her head and indicated that he was a fine person to sit by. Olive took her seat without a word and pulled a plate towards her and began to eat quietly.

Lunas attention turned towards Dawn, her expression unfazed, until the thunder shook the room and a twinge of pain crossed her face. Maybe it wasn't the best idea slamming my head into that wall. She thought in a sigh. She could hear a small laugh come from beside her, as she looked up at Chione. My dear, but that's one of your strengths. You're dedicated. It was odd, Luna didn't find she was much like her god, she seemed so dedicated, so calm, like nothing could scare or faze her. Blinking her amber eyes, her head began the throbbing once more, at least not at the intensity it was at before. Luna grabbed and apple and took a bit out of it. Maybe I should call you snow white, with the apple and all She could hear from Chione, but the woman never had said it out loud.

After finishing her apple rather quickly she grabbed some food that was unknown to her, and tossed it down for her Ice Hound Demka to eat. Giving a warmer smile down at her pet. "Please excuse me, I find I'm not really that hungry." Luna said, her voice cool. Moving away with graceful steps, she walked passed the boy at the door, giving a small glance. Her ice hound trailed behind her, and so did Chione.

The hall was quiet, and empty. It seemed like such a peaceful calm place compared to the ruckess that had been occurring in the other room. Leaning against one of the cool walls, she closed her eyes and tilted her head back. She could feel the cool presence of Demka come by at her side. Smiling, she bent down and petted her freezing cold pet. The ice hounds fierce blue eyes seemed to warm towards Luna, and she seemed almost so distracted by Demkas calming presence, her head ache started to fade away once more.

"I meant what I said by that was one of your strengthens, you know." Came the newly familiar voice of Chione. Luna glanced up, and rose from the ground, looking at her with an almost confused look. "I didn't really know what else to try, and I don't have any idea what my strengths would be, see I can't remember anything past the point of waking up." Chione laughed and gave the same smile, it was like a mothers, it was warming, even from coming from someone so cold. "You will discover yourself, my child. You are stronger than you think, your words will be your greatest weapon, your words will send shivers down others spine, in your other forms, I will warn, you will be cold. As to what you may have been expecting." Luna couldn't stop looking at her god, her facial expression must have been a mixture of awe and confusion.

"But if you ever find someone in a situation you can't crack or be fazed by your words on the exterior, I would love for you to use this," said Chione. "I present you with the ancient sword of ice" As if by magic, the god seemed to conjure it up out of mid air, handing it to Luna. The violet haired girl blinked, as she unsheathed the sword. Surrounding a silver blade, seemed to be the same glowing sheer ice blue that surrounded her when Chione had given her the powers of ice and snow. This time there was no doubt that Lunas face was obviously awe stricken. "It's beautiful.. it feels-" Luna stopped, trying to find the right words. "It feels like home." The goddess gave a smile and a small nod. "Anything ice or snow will give you that sense of feeling, as you may notice you Ice hound Demka isn't the most friendly looking boy." Luna looked down at Demka, the dark blue fur mixed with the sharp ice, his seemingly larger bared teeth and the blackened shackles around his ankles, the cool old mist of his breath. He looked powerful, but to her she looked beautiful; and almost as if Chione read her mind she laughed, and said "You feel that warmth from him, because the cold comfortableness of his ice protects your soul, its who you are. Luna darling, you have great quality lying inside you. You're strong willed, your kind.. at least it your normal and warrior form" The goddess said, almost hinting at something but Luna shaking it off and listened as the crystallized god continued. "You are determined. You won't rest until you've cracked any code, person, or task that's in your way. You will remember, believe me, Snow White." She ended, adding a little wink at the end. Luna seemed almost rendered speechless, until she spoke with a new found confidence and said
"I am determined to do what I need to do."

After a couple of minutes after her and Chiones talk, she saw her god wander back into to room, leaving Luna and Demka at rest for a few minutes. Lunas headache had subsided now, and she had her eyes closed. Giving out one final cool air of breath, she said "If I have you Demka, and Chione I can do it." Standing up, her Ice hound followed her moves instantaneously, his like tail wagging back and forth. Luna Laughed and said, "come on Demka, lets go back in." With that said, Luna moved back into the dining room, sitting back down in her old seat, looking at the others, almost analyzing them by instinct, as she was curious about them.

Heath calmly began eating when the food appeared on the table. A rambunctious boy came bursting through the room, whom he assumed was Ares' element. Then a quiet girl came into the room taking a seat next to him. Her dark brown hair made her light blue eyes stick out, like a gem shining in granite. He could see that she was not very comfortable here, the way she avoided eye contact, and the way she kept focusing on her plate. Heath looked up to see Athena beside her, with her never-ending smile of wisdom. So she trusted me enough to take care of this girl. He took a deep breath. Heath was not the one to engage in a conversation, but it was a goddess' favor after all.

"My name is Heath," he said as he cut a piece of his stake, awaiting for the brow-haired girl to reply.

Then a huge flash filled the room followed by a roar. Heath quickly stood up ready to fight whatever was the threat, but soon sheathed his sword and sat back down when he realized it was the girl with white hair and red eyes (Dawn). She was speaking more confidently. As expected from a child of Zeus, always showing power even when it is necessary. Heath gave out a sigh, and sat back down, for a moment he was afraid that the girl would fall down, but she seemed to manage herself alright, repeating what her father said about enjoying the festival. As if he wasn't enjoying it already, thought Heath sarcastically.

It was too loud in here. Heath put the remaining piece of steak in his mouth, and dabbed his lips with a napkin, before getting out of his seat.

"Please excuse me," he said to Athena's element. Then he gave a bow to her and Athena before walking out of the dining room. Out of the corner of his eyes he could see another girl with black hair sitting in the corner of the room as he walked out, but decided he had enough talking for today, and continued to go outside to sit near a grassy field, resting his back on a tree. Heath closed his eyes and took a deep breath in. Then let it all out. He slid his fingers through his ash brown hair, and looked up at the moving sky.

Heath looked up at the sky, eying the clouds that passes through the orange sky. The sound of birds came off in a distance. He closed his eyes to listen closely. Instead of hearing sounds of beautiful birds, he heard another sound, a sound of someone throwing up, and a girl chatting away. He wanted to observe the scenery more, stay in this moment for a bit longer, but his conscience go the best of him.

He reluctantly got up, brushed the dirt off his pants and headed towards the source of the sound. When he arrived at the scene, Heath found the white haired girl, bending over, hurling, and the blue haired girl worried. Carefully, trying not to scare the white haired girl, Heath put a hand on her shoulder to turn her gently until their eyes met. He did not speak but checked to see what was wrong. From the external circumstances, Heath found nothing wrong with her, but judging from her face, Heath came to conclude that she overexerted herself. She should be fine, after she calms down. Heath let out a sigh of relief. His stern face turned into one of relief. He took out a handkerchief, and cleaned up the girl's face, silently, and unbiased.

"Don't exert yourself," Heath finally said, breaking the silence. He then got up, also helping the fragile little girl up to her feet. He looked at her, the fragile form that has the power of Zeus inside. "You are Zeus' child after all."

Then turning to the girl with blue hair, hesitating at the cold aura for a bit. 'So this is Chione's element,' he thought.
Then putting that thought behind, Heath said to her "You should get her to a safe place."
He then started to walk towards where he was before.

Heath looked up again into the sky again, but they were not the same anymore. Worries filled his mind. 'How foolish' he thought. He was still afraid of losing someone, even if they just met. He could not help it. After a moment's thought, he got back up, and went back to where he found the white haired girl, and the blue haired girl.
When he arrived, he only found the blue haired girl standing there, with her dog. Heath hesitated for a moment before approaching her because he did not like the cold, but his worries overcame him.
"Excuse me," he began, "do you know where the...." it is then he realized that he did not even know her name.
"Do you know where the girl beside you went?" He continued, and followed up by introducing himself "My name is Heath, Hephaestus' element. Sorry to have bothered you before."
Heath stretched his hand for her to shake.

Luna felt herself involuntarily taking a step back as heath came near the two, a warm air seemed to surround him. Don't be like that. She warned herself, trying to play it off as more of a casual this then an instinctive thing. Luna went quiet although, but felt the need to protest as the girl walked away. Her heart sank a bit, still very concerned for the girl. She must be so frightened.. She thought to herself. But she seemed to want to be alone, and Luna was at a loss of what she should do.

A few moments passed by, before what she now assumed was the fire gods element came back, a worried look washed over his face. "She said she was going to go for a walk.. I'm concerned though, she didn't look all to well.. I think we should go find her and bring her back inside." She stated, but froze up a bit at his out streched hand. Stop doing that. She thought in an almost angry sigh at herself for being so childish and almost afraid. I guess the heat although made her a little uneasy. Taking his hand in hers with a soft, light grip she shook it. "My name's Luna, Chione's element, pleasure to meet you." She smiled lightly, before adding on a bit of a rushed "Oh no! You didn't bother u-" But cut herself off as her eyes caught a glimce of the light haired girl coming back, before throwing up what seemed to be.. blood.

"Heath.." She started to say slipping her cool hand out of his, turning his attention over to the girl. Looking down at her dog with frantic eyes she said "Demka, go get help inside." Her voice was cool, and not shaky like she felt on the inside. The Ice hound ran with great speed back inside, she could hear the shackles around his ankles clang. Running over to the girl, she dropped down to her knees, and held the girl up, supporting her as she felt limp. She had no idea really what to say other than "Were here, it's going to be okay." But in the split second it took her to say, the green fields seemed to have its tables turned, and shadows over loomed the place with darkness. She turned her head over to look now at Heath, her face seemed determined, but as the same time a little frightened. "What's going on?" She asked, even knowing still he didn't know the answer.

A slash, and then a hiss.
"I don't know who you are, or what you came for," said Heath "but you better leave and never come back."
He took a step forward in front of the white haired girl where the snake laid bloodied by Heath's sword. Turning his head to her (Dawn) he smiled, and said "are you okay."
Then he turned back to the snake-lady. His eyes were focused on her. He could tell that she had enormous amount of power, but that did not phase him.
"Luna," he whispered to the blue haired girl, "perhaps you should warn others about what is going on. I got his snake-lady."
Though he was not sure that he could defeat this immense power, Heath was not going to let anyone die. This determination grew inside as Heath's body warmed up and his surroundings as well. Heath raised his sword, towards the opponent, standing ready to strike.

She pouted and the boy and crossed her arms under her chest. "Now, now. No need to go hurting my pets, they just wanted to play." She said, mocking a sad expression as her eyes flashed gold, the snake getting back up immediately. This boy wanted to play with Fire? Well then, let's dance. She raised her arms as her arrow flashed and shifted into her sword, she went into her ultra form and narrowed her eyes.

"Wanna dance boy? Well let's start shall we?" She flashed behind him quickly and giggled in his ear. "After I eliminate the trash called Posiden of course." She stated, dragging her nails down his back before disappearing into the temple. Let's see, where is he? She slipped past Hayden's fight and noticed the group of Gods standing behind them, ready to attack.

Blood trickled down where the snake-woman had scratched her. Despite the burning pain, Heath knew he had to go. He needed to save the gods and goddesses. But how? He breathed heavily, and his feet felt weak. Nevertheless he headed towards the temple, supporting himself with his sword.
"Damn," Heath let out, as his body seemed to get ever so slow. How could he catch up to a person so fast as that? Even in his state right now. He needed to warn others. He needed to not let any die. He needed power.
Heath was now at temple doors, as he opened it the gate, bright colors shone above the tower. Iris, he thought. He quickly stood up, blood still dripping down his back. Heath took out his sword and placed the raw metal on his back.
"Come on," he said, as he squeezed the sword. "Come on, ignite."
With some effort, the metal sword, turned to an orange flame. Pain filled Heath as the burn closed his wounds. He let out a slight whimper, and continued on inside the temple.

Lunas ears started ringing, everything was seemingly happening so fast, she only heard bits and pieces of what everyone was saying. Heath has told her to go in and get help, but before she could move, the girl rake her finger nails against his back. Luna herself wincing at the pain it must have cause. Seeing him run inside, something finally clicked from what the girl was saying.

"She's after Poseidon, we need to go back inside, now." She said, looking at Dawn and back at the twins, who's god was in danger, with probably so many others. Looking back towards the temple, she called out for Demka, and she raced inside, making her way to where the gods were, just praying hat Chione and the others were alright.

[i]Luna, four gods are dead, Iris, Poseidon, Hermes, and Artemis." Luna stopped dead in her tracks from running, Demka skidding to a loud stop also. A small cool breath of air escaped her lips, in complete shock and desperation. Looking frantically around her, she then spotted a girl, running.. more or less stumbling towards her, her voice chocked as she called out towards her. Luna legs began to move again, running towards the girl. Stopping in front of her, almost instantly Luna held the girl up, letting her lean into her and propping her up so she could stand easier. "Hey, are you alright?" She asked frantically, her amber eyes full of concern. Taking a look at the girls face now, she recognized it was not someone who had been at the table. "You just woke up, haven't you? Who's your god?" She asked almost frantically, hoping it wasn't one of the ones who were dead. "We need to go now."

Luna began towing the girl, still holding her up as she continued to move down the hallway, until she saw Dawn and Heath. Walking more slowly now, she still held the girl up. Stopping in front of them she asked, "You guys fine?" Before turning and seeing another element walk up, she knew who he was, it wasn't hard to tell. He was the earth element.

"Yes I'm okay...somewhat," Adaire was thankful for the girls rescue. She didn't have time to answer the girls question and she was too exhausted. Part of Ada didn't want to know what had happened to Iris anyway, scared that what she found out was a sad truth that had been forcing it's way out of her since the color explosion.
Ada felt safe being held up by the girl, she could walk but barely, her feat daring to give way at any second. It was pathetic, really, she shouldn't be exhausted by any right but it couldn't be helped, all she could think was my heart, my heart is chopped, I cant move, I cant get it back, why? Why is it like this?

They approached two people, a male who looked rather fiery, and a pretty girl with white hair who was not much younger than she was. Both of them looked tired and angry, now she thought of it, so did the girl holding her up. All of them had the appearance of distress, worry and anger, curiosity burned inside Adaire, what really had happened? Were they all feeling the same way as she did?

Another male walked up to them. Extremely tall and looked rather menacing, but he was of no danger. She couldn't exactly tell what element he was of, but the blue haired girl holding her up seemed to know. Ada looked from person to person, slowly finding her strength again and releasing her weight from the girl. The pains in her chest were subsiding, she didn't feel so lost anymore and Ada took comfort in the thought that there were others like her, the same age and everything.

"What is going on?" she finally felt the courage to ask. She knew what was waiting for her wasn't good, but she must know and perhaps there was something she could do to help, despite her weakened state.

Heath turned his head so he did not have to face the pink haired girl. He knew, she was Iris' element. It was blatantly obvious when he saw her. He felt responsible for the all the deaths of the gods and goddesses. A drop of tear fell down Heath's face and onto the tip of his metal sword, which evaporated the droplet right on contact. He began to tremble.
"I'm sorry," were the only words that Heath could mutter. Heath could not look at the girl. He only looked forward. There was an air of silence, but it soon broke under a scream. It was the white haired girl's scream. She had opened the door to where the menacing figure stood. Heath quickly got up with sword in hand. He put the white haired girl behind her.
"Stay back" he said to her. As he eyed the room he saw a grey, colorless figure laying down in the room. It was Iris, dead and cold. He closed his eyes. He had come too late. Quickly, Heath's sorrow turned to anger.
"So you did it..." Heath said, quietly. He pointed the flaming sword at the dark figure, and his hound. "I will not forgive you!"

Olive was having a rather intellectual discussion with Athena, who now sat at Heath's emptied seat, when dark shadows stretched across the room. The didn't seem like normal shadows. They were too sinister to her and Athena shared this thought by the look in her face. Olive knew then that something big was going to happen. She always got that feeling, that rush of adrenaline whenever she anticipated something. She didn't feel very scared, in fact, she felt rather powerful. She had a sudden thought and looked to Athena for approval. Athena nodded her head and smiled as if it was the best thing Olive could have done.

Olive jumped from her seat at the table and rushed to her room. Her the shadows were ever darker and stretching longer than any natural shadow should have been capable of. She looked to her left and spotted just what she was looking for. She plucked the paperweight from her nightstand and grabbed the spear from her bed were it lay and exited her room.

Screams could already be heard down the long hallway and she saw Athena rush towards her. "It is the dark ones, the elements of Hades and Medusa. " Athena was ruffled but yet calm and her calm nature made alive more calm and composed. Olive took a deep breath and let it out. Everything will be fine, you remember everything Daddy taught you about fighting. They might have powers, but so do you. What better way to learn but in practical use. She thought to herself with eyes closed. As her train of thought ended, she snapped her eyes open and gave Athena a nod to signal she was ready for this.

She and Athena both made their way to the last place that the screams could be heard. As the ran, something unusual happened. A bright rainbow burst from the temple. Athena gave a grim face and whispered "Iris...I know where to go now, follow me." It wasn't long before they made it to a doorway and they could see many others gathered there. Heath, the white-haired girl and the blue-haired girl from breakfast were all there along with a new pink-haired girl that seemed wounded.

Athena turned to them all " You all be safe so long as you are in a group. I must go and check on the others." to Olive she turned and spoke "You will be fine, child. Use the gift I have given you to your utmost advantage. and with that, she was gone. It was then that a rumble was heard and the temple shook violently.

Olive turned to the doorway and it swung open. A rather sinister looking boy was there and behind him a gray figure could be seen. Heath stepped right up to the boy, sword in hand. It was at this time a young woman came forward. She was obviously Medusa's element and though Olive heard many stories of the Goddess, she held no fear for her subordinate. The girl spoke of taking on the boy and Olive spoke up finally to this newcomer. "Why not take me on instead?" She readied her spear against her.

"No we may not kill them...yet. We have done what we came to do i have killed Artemis, Hermes and Iris and you killed Poseidon that is all we were sent to do" Hayden's deep voice spoke proudly. He watched as the fire boy stood in front of the white haired girl her red eyes peeking over his shoulder.
Hayden leaned down a whispered into Kiki's ear.
"i want you to put some tracker poison into Zeus's daughter, like i have said before she could be very useful in the future. Get your snake to bite her" Hayden growled into Kiki's ear then summoned his hell hound. It jumped from the shadows and snapped at the fire boy, guarding Hayden and Kiki.

"I am Hayden James, element of Hades and future ruler of the underworld, this is my beautiful yet deadly companion Jeliina element of Medusa. We have been sent to strike fear into your hearts before we kill you, but that will be later when you can actually put up a fight. Some of you will die but my Master Hades is 'interested' in some of you" Hayden grinned evilly and snapped his fingers changing into his normal form. He eyed the white haired girl and grinned evilly, showing off deadly long white canines. Hades wanted them to collect the daughter of Zeus and the son of the fire god.

"Boy, we will not fight today but i will make sure you have the fight of your life when we do" Hayden glared down at the boy. Even though they looked the same age Hayden's boy was taller and more build then fire boy's. Hayden looked to the daughter of Athena when she said they should take her on. Her body stature and attitude bored Hayden and he just yawned in response to her challenge. He leaned down to Kiki again and whispered to her

"make it fast i'm bored of this game" he spoke darkly and put a long muscular arm around Kiki's waist and grinned at the group as he waited.

Luna looked at Hayden, her eyes glazing over to a cold blue. Her face seemed enraged by the words that spoke out of his mouth. Him and the girl both. Stepping up a it, Demka her ice hound let a low growl emerge from deep in his throat. "You're just nothing but Darkness's pawn. A puppet." She spat at the two, feeling a sudden pinch of regret at her words. But her anger and cold stature seemed to take over her. What really did she have to lose at this point, she didn't remember her past so what would matter.

Luna took a step back now, moving to stand beside Adaire. Putting a cool hand on her shoulder, she said lowly to the girl in a cool whisper "I'm sorry about Idris." Luna wouldn't even begin to image what would happened if Chione had been one that was killed, she wouldn't dare imagine the beautiful almost crystal woman's blue light run out.

Blue light. Luna though for a moment. Why does that stick out to me. And if almost as a cool aura appeared around her, she realized. Looking down she had a sling around her, behind her back her sword of ice. How had she forgotten what weapon Chione had gave her not long ago. But she refused to take it out, but kept a cool stare umong the group.

The hound pounced on Heath full force. Heath matched it with his sword. The hound viciously gnawed on the sword, as if it were a toy while its front paws were banging on it. Heath knew he would not be able to stand long. Heath quickly gave a huge shove, taking the hound back on its two's, using the momentum, he stabbed the flame sword into the hounds eyes, causing one of the paws of the hound to scratch his left arm full force. The hound whimpered as it's eyes were burning with flame.
Heath used this chance to turn around to the girl who was holding his shirt. He grabber her shoulders with his hands and looked her in her eye.
"Listen, you have to get out of here with others." He said his face stern. "My father, and some other gods are making a portal to transport you guys to the other places. They are too strong right now, we can't win." Heath closed his eyes momentarily, then he took both of Dawn's hand into his own.
"I promise I'll make it out of here, so please trust me." He then turned to Luna. "Luna, could you guide these ladies out of here? Terra, Olive, and I will take care of things here." Heath smiled.
The hound was done whimpering, and came with an energetic jump towards Heath.
"Go now!" He yelled as he pushed Dawn and others out of the door, closing it behind, leaving just Terra, Olive and him back to back.
"Nice of you to join me, Athena's element." He said. "Same to you, Terra."
"Listen," Heath said in a whisper "Our priority is to stall, as long as we can until others make it out safely. Then we can make a run for it. Got it?"
The Hound pounced with such great force that the temple shook. Heath steadied himself, his arm dripping in blood. He breathed heavily, but his body grew warmer, he gave a motion to the beast to come.

Jeliina grinned and raised an eyebrow at his request. What would the white haired girl be to them, that they did not already have? Well...since he introduced her so wonderfully she could do him this favor. She snapped her fingers, Jeranee glaring at Hayden before quickly disappearing, shrinking in size quickly. Her bright golden eyes followed his movements discreetly. She knew that he wasn't a big fan of Hayden, but he had better do this right.

"Alright, but you owe me one later~ You know it takes a bit of energy for Jeranee to produce such a toxin." She said as she snapped her gaze away from her snake. "Plus I didn't get to have much fun. You got to kill most of them." She pouted and crossed her arms, looking up at him. She looked at Athena's element in a mocking way, looking at her as if she was a speck.

"Mmm, I grow bored of this game too. Being threated by pests isn't exactly exciting enough for me." She grinned, completely ignoring the ice girl. Her snake quickly finished up the job given to him, quickly sinking his fangs into the lightening elements leg, pumping in a bit of poison to cause her pain later on. The poison wouldn't hurt her right away so she wouldn't expect a thing now. The snake then quickly retreated, appearing around Kikis shoulders again.

"It was fun, but now we must say good-bye. See you around.~" She said as she blew a kiss at then before sliding her arms around Hayden's neck; making them dissipate in a cloud of shadows back to Hell. She of course left a little gift. She had summoned three giant snakes, which started taking down each sections of the temple.

Terra Alkaine

he frowned a bit at the fact that Heath was ordering him around but quickly change his way of thought as Dawn began to get teary eyed "hey dont worry lil' lightnin we'll be alright just get everyone to safety"giving her an encourageing smile before his face turned serious again as he faced the other two his back against Heath and Olive. "stalling it is i think i can help with that"smirking a little Terra then dropped to one knee slamming his hands on to the ground making it rumble a little as rock walls erupted from the ground, blocking any chance of these killers to run after Dawn and the others or for anyone to get. standing back up Terra raised his fists ready to fight "well no one's going in and no one is coming out" he spoke bluntly. moving out the way as the hellhound pounced on Heath who now radiated heat. 'he should be alright but i should help him' he thought to himself 'i wonder if hellhounds burn?' but curiousity got the better of him as he landed a punch on the hounds jaw knocking it back, but it resulted in Terra bring his fist back shaking it "shit damn that hurt"he laughed at himself.

"Dawn!" Heath yelled. A surge of energy crept to him, like internal flames burning inside. Heath jumped towards the beast at full strength, as he was in the air, his body was transforming. A white hood covered his face. Armor grew on him, and white flames came out of Heath's back to create a winged shape. It also engulfed his sword. He became in warrior form. He sliced the hound, easily with his new found power. The hound's head rolled off from his body. Without a word he gently picked up Dawn and laid her beside Terra. Then went on to fight the giant snakes.
"We need to get out of here, right now."