Page 209 of Styx

She would not be so foolish

to come here to hurt me.

For what was I worth?

I was of no true value to this war.

When I gestured for her to enter,

I murmured a quiet spell

to ensure my chamber doors

remained shut so no one entered.

‘Metis,’ I said coldly.

‘Why are you here?’

‘I Have Come With an Offer’

Her words made me narrow my eyes.

What could she possibly offer me now?

I watched as she sat down at the edge

of my bed. Her long white hair flowed

to her waist and she looked every part

the ethereal God-Queen

‘What is it?’ I asked,

in no mood for games or tricks.

‘Sister,’ she said, ‘Zeus meant

what he said when he offered godhood

and clemency in exchange for loyalty.’

I snatched in a deep breath, my heart

suddenly starting to race.

She looked out of the window to lightning clashing.

‘We need your support. Already,

Titans are starting to join us.

There is little chance if more take our side

that Zeus will not win this war.’

A Deep Fear Grew Like Ivy Around My Heart