Olive Howard's Story

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.

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.

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.

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."

Olive was more than happy to help these people. A good fight would relieve some stress for her and she felt no danger or fear of her enemies. As the boy with eye patch and Dawn were strategizing, the hell hound turned on Heath. She did what she could to help jabbing it with her spear, but the beast paid her no heed and continued attacking it's prey.

Dawn threw a piece of rubble at the creature and that was all it took to gain it's attention. This made Olive mad and that only served to fuel her fight. Dawn gave it a few good hits but she fell and was pinned by the hellhound. Olive had to do something before Dawn was hurt worse. She pulled her paperweight from her pocket and squeezed it, concentrating on the shape she wanted it to take. As she opened her hand, she was satisfied to see it had taken the form of a throwing dagger, sharp and deadly.

She threw aiming for the base of the beast's skull. Her dagger found it's target and while any other creature would be slain, this one turned to face her. Time slowed for Olive. In an instant, she knew how to take the beast down, but before she could carry out her attack, Heath had changed and killed the beast with a fell swoop of his sword.

As the battle seemed to end, time came back up to sped for her. At that moment, the temple gave a great heave and began to crumble. Rubble of all shapes and sizes were raining down on them all. "We need to leave before this comes down on top of us." She said to the group.

Dawn muffled her screams by bite hard on her hand, drawing blood but the pain from her hand was nothing compared to her leg. Dawn looked down at her bare leg to see her white skin had turned purple, veins in her legs showing because of the color. It made her want to puke.
Dawn saw the giants snakes and Heath and Olive getting ready to attack. Terra sat beside her and she let go of her hand and refused to scream, for every time she moved the pain would worsen.

"Terra i..i cant move...my..my leg" Dawn soft voice was filled with pain as she tried to move. She bite down hard on her hand again to stop the scream. She didnt want to distract Heath and Olive anymore.

Heath nodded at what Olive said. She was right, this place was bound to come down. With a swing of his sword he slashed one of the snake, burning it in white hot flame.
"There," he pointed towards where the waterfalls were, the gods and goddesses were standing there. "We go over there."
Then without another word Heath jumped back to action with the giant snake who now have found interest in its new prey. It sprayed venomous saliva his way, which his sword ate up quickly. The snake came lunging towards him fangs open. Heath pointed his sword horizontally to meet the snake's bite, then he pushed off with his heels, dissecting the snake vertically. He stood up, and grabbed a falling pillar, holding it up with his strength.
"We need to move, now." called Heath.

Olive was somewhat distracted by Dawn's screams of pain and didn't see nor hear the other giant snake approach her. She heard it move when it was nearly to late. She dodged out of the way as it's great fangs sunk into the floor. Time slowed for her again. It must be another part of my element she thought peculiarly. The snake pulled it's fangs from the floor and aimed another attack her way. Again she was able to easily target her foe's weak spots just as she had with the hellhound. She grabbed the makeshift dagger from the hellhound's body and flung it into the great snake's eye. It thrashed side to side in agony and was furious. It opened it's great jaw and went to swallow her whole. As it lowered it's head towards her, she slaved upward into it's mouth piercing the creature's brain and ending it's life.

Time came back to normal for her as the body of the snake fell to the side and she ripped the dagger from it's eye and regained her spear from it's mouth. Both were bloody and she visibly shuddered. She had never liked the look and feel of blood. Her attention was brought back by yet another rumble and a pillar falling that nearly crushed them all. If it wasn't for Heath, they would surely be dead. She didn't know where to go and waited for someone to take the lead.

Terra Alkaine


he looked at Dawns leg with concern his hand hovering over it. then it tightned into a fist as he looked away unsure of what to do. "dammit it looks like you got bitten by one of the snakes Dawn, okay um since you seem to be having trouble moving let me carry you alright"he spoke calmy to her. Terras arms slid under her body cradleing her to his chest as he stood. 'wow she's pretty light'he thought to himself "okay hold on wouldnt want you to fall, do you know a way out?" he asked her clearing her fcae of tears he noticed the blood on her hands and silently cures to himself. "okay um heres what i want you to do Dawn whenever you feel pain just squeeze me alright i dont think its safe for you to be biting your hand anymore"giving her a kind smile while he wrapped up her hand in loose clothe from his shirt.

Terra Alkaine

"take down your wall then head right, the waterfall isnt that far"

"right little lady" he paused a moment as she began to slip from his grasp and he shifted her body carefully to keep her from falling. Terra felt her scream vibrate up his arm trying to muffle her scream 'geez that leg must be killing her' he looked down at her with concern.

he walked over to the rock wall he had made and held Dawn in one arm while he placed his right palm on the wall. the began to vibrate as it slowly slid back into the ground but popped up around them as pillars to help keep the ceiling from caving in on them. "that should help for a while until we get out" he said as he went to the right. soon enough they reached the waterfall Dawn mentioned earlier and looked back at the others to make sure they were still with him, then looking down at Dawn he asked "so what do we do now?"

"i dont know we wait for the others then the gods do the rest" Dawn looked around to see most of the gods and elements, she didnt know where they were going to go and that scared her.
She leaned her head on Terra's shoulder and did the one thing that always made her feel better, even at the most inapporate of times. She softly song to herself the lullaby her mother would sing to her when she was younger.
"Golden slumbers kiss your eyes,
Smiles await you when you rise.
Sleep,
Pretty baby,
Do not cry,
And I will sing a lullaby.

Cares you know not,
Therefore sleep,
While over you a watch I'll keep.
Sleep,
Pretty darling,
Do not cry,
And I will sing a lullaby" Dawn song softly, she had always loved to sing, but since her mom dies this is the first time in years.

Terra Alkaine

he was a bit surprised as Dawn began to sing a lullaby, it sounded a bit familiar but he pushed the thought aside. Terra smiled down at her "you have a very pretty voice Dawn, oh and don't stop singing it sounds nice" he said kindly, he started to hum along with her and was glad Dawn had begun to sing as it calmed him while he waited for the others to catch up.

Heath held the pillar up until Terra was able to take down the wall. He knew that he needed to get out along with everyone. This section of the temple was already crumbling. Without hesitation Heath reeled back touching one of the pillars with his feet, then pushed off of it with all his might, lunging for the door. On the way there he grabbed Luna and Olive, and gently put them down beside Dawn and Terra.
"Sorry to have rushed you guys out," he said to them. The waterfall could be seen just meters away from the exit. Heath quickly took a head count to see if everyone was there. Dawn, check. Luna, check. Terra, check. Olive, check. The pink haired girl... The pink haired girl! She was missing from the group.
"Damn," Heath whispered. Turning to Terra he said "Could you lead these ladies out to the waterfall. It seems as if I have missed one. I'll meet you guys there. I promise."
Without a response Heath turned around, and headed upstairs where the walls were falling apart. He looked around frantically for the girl. He did not want to lose another life.

Terra Alkaine

still holding Dawn in his arms he jumped through the portal with everyone else only to be transported to a field very similar to before. looking around his face full of awe at the fact that they were now somewhere completely different. then Heath and Adaire came through the portal and saw that the two were deeply troubled especially Heath who had begun to cry. now seeing him cry made Terra sad but also angry at the fact that Heath was blaming himself for not being any help.

at that moment Apaitan came to greet him a sad smile on his face "here let me take her Terra" his arms reached out towards Dawn to take her "she needs a healer and soon" his eyes serious and kind, after a moment of hesitation he gave up Dawn to Apaitan "take care of her will you" Apaitan simply nodded as he took Dawn to see the healer.

Terra then turned towards Heath and walked up to him stomping his foot to the ground making the earth rumble slightly 'whoa didn't expect that' but shook his head. "stand up Heath don't go crying on us, you have no right to complain about not being strong you make the rest of us look like fools especially me I couldn't do anything so how about that all I could do was carry Dawn to safety that's all at least you tried to protect everyone, that's the reason we are here to get stronger okay" his voice a bit fierce but hoped his appearance didn't make things work trying to cheer up Heath in his own rather mean way.

Olive was brought through the portal rather suddenly. Her owl, Andromeda just managed to slip through before the portal closed for good. All the other elements were there, but some gods were missing. Olive knew in the back of her mind that they didn't survive the onslaught. She took a moment of silence for them. She didn't know them personally, but she had grown up reading all about them.

Olive wasn't a very emotional being and seeing other's cry made her uncomfortable. It reminded her of how her father cried for her mother and unborn brother nearly everyday since they died. The last time she shed a tear was when her father died in combat almost a year ago, and even then it was but one or two single tears.

She shifted uncomfortably on her feet and stroked Andromeda, looking at anything besides the two weeping teens in front of her.

Olive was taken to a building where nurses bustled to and fro taking care of the others who had been in battle. She felt fine and saw no reason to be here and snuck out before being examined. She walked around trying to find Athena who had disappeared after they had been transported here. Olive assumed that she had gone with the other gods to form a new strategy against Hades and his element. She had nearly walked into Terra and Dawn's tickle fight. Not wanting to interrupt, she turned around and nearly ran into Artemis's element. She didn't remember seeing him before but shrugged and walked past him.

She soon found Athena and they began discussing battle strategies. Olive was a great strategist when it came to an actual battleground, but when it came to thinking of the enemy's movement behind the scenes, she had no clue. After some time,Zeus had called them to the training grounds and they were gone in a flash of light. Olive was in a state of disbelief at the sight of the training grounds. Fields of all kinds were abound, from a field of snow, to a field of metal that was obviously meant for her.

Athena led her quietly to the metal field. Olive's first task was to harness the metal. Olive has no idea how to go about doing this, so she just experimented with it. She pushed large metal cylinders here and there not really doing much.

Olive stepped back from the block of metal that she had been shaping. With a bit of willpower and some powerful punches, it had begun to take on the shape of a wolf. She had heard the low grumble of the earth moving and then the sound of excited voices. Deciding now was a stood a time as any to take a break, and dusted the metal shavings from her clothes.

She walked to the earth training grounds and peered around the crescent wall Terra had made and saw Dawn with ears and a tail. "Wish, how'd you get those?" Olive exclaimed having missed the conversation in which Dawn explained.

Dawn looked over to see Olive staring at her ears and tail, making Dawn blush
"ummm well you see i ran into the woods because i was angry and as i was walking i hear voices so i wanted to know what they were you know i was curious but then something picked me up and took me away from the noises. When i looked at what it was it was the spirit of the forest or the spirit of Artemis it...she gave me the little remaining powers she had and i guess cause she's also the goddess of beast i got ears and a tail, see look i have the mark of Artemis" Dawn explained showing Olive her marking.

Terra Alkaine

he squeezed her hand as a sign of reassurance before he gently pushed her towards Golem, but it seemed in her nervousness tripped Golem who in turn appeared to have bent down a little a large earthy hand reached out to Dawn, placing one large finger against her chest to keep her from falling. his head then opened up as he spoke "Hello....Friend" his voice sounded like rocks grinding against each other. the way he spoke sounded very slow as if it was difficult for him to speak in the human tongue without actually having a tongue.

Terra then heard a voice behind him and turned his head to see Olive. he waved at her to join them giving her a welcoming smile in hopes she wouldn't run away from the sight of Golem.

Dawn giggled at Golem's reaction. She knew he would never hurt Terra and seeing Terra smile so happy made Dawn happy. She looked back at Golem to see he looked sad and guilt cause he thought he hurt Terra.

"its alright Golem you didnt hurt him, Terra's a big boy" Dawn smiled sweetly at the creature and walked over to him. He was so tall. Gently she hugged his leg then quickly let go. Her white shirt was now dirty with dirt but she didnt care. She then looked at Golem in more detail and she spoke her mind.

"I would love to try and paint a picture of you.....that is if you wouldnt mind Terra" she blushed at her childish behavior and turned to Terra and smiled. The Zeus booming voice echoed threw the skies.

"Children it is getting late practice is over, we will have dinner then you should all get an early nights sleep" Zeus commanded looking down at Dawn.

"and Dawn darling about the ears and tail, Apaitan explained to me what happened and all you need to do is visualize your normal form" Zeus said softly. After Dawn getting mad at him he didnt want a repeat, he knew she was strong and scolded himself for doubting her.

"Alright" Dawn nodded and focus, visualizing herself normal. It took a good 5 minutes but soon Dawn could here the sounds of cracking bone, she got a head ache and a sharp pain ran up her spine. She bit her lip until the pain disappeared and she opened her eyes and looked at Zeus.

"there gone and we should be going to, come children the temple is just up the hill if Terra or Golem dont mind you may ride him there and Golem may come into the temple" Zeus said then started walking to the temple.

"Oh, that sounds curius." Olive said at Dawn's explanation. Something was going on here that was strange, and.Olive's all consuming thirst for knowledge wouldn't let it rest. She pushed it to the back of her mind assuring herself that she would investigate later and focused on what was going on in front of her.

The Golem in front of her garbled as he spoke and she, seeing no harm in this creature, said hello to him and shook his rock hand. It seemed to like her and she smiled. Terra asked how her training was going and she responded. "Athena's teaching me to shale the metal now," she said pointing to her field where her metal rendition could be seen. " I think the wolf's snout is a bit off really." She said studying it from afar.

As she was talking, Zeus announced it was time to eat. She was starving, so she welcomed the dinner invitation . She waited for Dawn to change back and they all headed to the temple together.

Terra Alkaine

he looked to where Olive pointed seeing the metal wolf "thats cool maybe i should try that and i think it looks fine so no worries" patting her on the shoulder as he let the girls ead the way to the dining hall.

the dining hall was huge with colomns lining the open sides, so one could see outside. the ceiling well there didnt seem to be a ceiling of any kind but the sky despite the fact that it had begun to rain gently outside there wasnt a single drop of water in the grand hall. "whoa" was all Terra could say as his gaze swept across the room and spoted a mini waterfall that made a pool of shimmering clear water, that a woman stopped at filling goblets full of the sparkling water.

Terra sat besides Apiatan, like everyone else who sat next to their god. he grabbed a plate of food and began to eat watching the others as they ate, the room was buzzing with activity as the elements talked with their god or the person across from them.