Page 210 of Styx

What did this mean for the Titans?

Zeus had made terrible threats

to the Gods who did not take his side,

but cruellest of all were his threats

of what he would do their daughters

and wives – that we would belong

to the Olympian Gods to do

with us what they willed.

But most importantly of all,

what did this mean for my children?

Especially my child of victory, Nike?

I had demanded that Pallas make her

a Goddess so that she could have

protection that I did not.

But could goddesshood protect her

from the lust of more powerful Gods?

‘Fear Not, Sister’

Metis’s voice was soft and gentle,

but my eye stayed on her sword.

While it was ugly, made with unskilled hands,

I knew the damage adamantine

weapons could do from healing

hundreds of my brothers.

‘What are you saying, Metis?’

I asked her quietly, the hiss

hiding the tremor of fear in my own voice.

Outside my door, I heard movement.

I turned to meet her eyes again.

‘You must hurry and tell me.’

‘I know you have always longed for