It was chaos everywhere. The big boss stood at the far back Watching everything keenly. By his side was his assistant. And behind him were his thirty or so associates.
The small army they had brought was being slaughtered by the even smaller army up ahead. But the big boss was smiling. His army wasn't even trained. Most of those fighting had been compelled by their creators to follow. All the same,they were performing even better than he had imagined.
They had managed to kill about eleven of the other side's men. They would have overwhelmed the others with their numbers and even killed more if the other protectors hadn't arrived and joined the fray. That was how the slaughter had begun.
At first,when they joined,he had been worried. So worried that he had opened a return portal back to earth just in case he needed it. But now he was at ease.
He could tell the gods were absolutely slow and weak. They were almost human now with their actions. The only reason they were killing so many could be explained in only one word; Experience.
The big boss held one of his hands up and closed his palm in a fist."FALL BACK!!!", the red-haired assistant shouted at those fighting. Immediately they fell back. Some wriggling their way out of their enemie's grip. Others getting hurt in the process of retreating. Some even died as they got attacked by the other side,but all in all, they all retreated.
They were all nearly at their master's side when the big boss saw someone coming from behind the protectors. It was Hermes. Dressed in battle gear and running like...a human?. The big boss burst into laughter as he saw how pathetic Hermes and the others looked.
Zeus had just lifted someone over his head. About to slam them hard into the ground when he heard the command from the other side to retreat.
Immediately,the person he was carrying over his head, who was actually a newly turned demon started wriggling madly. Zeus was caught unawares and his grip loosened. The demon fell from over his head and unto the floor.
He stood up quickly and made to run back to where the dark forces were gathering. "No you don't!", Zeus shouted as he yanked the demon back by his hair,hard. The demon fell on his back and Zeus wasted no time. He lifted his foot over the other's head and stomped hard on his head which splattered like a tomato with a small 'plop' sound.
Why are they retreating?, Surely they must have seen that we're weaker than what we used to be before and haven't used any powers at all. This and many others run through the others head.
Zeus was still looking at his brother on the other side, lost in his thoughts when he heard the others mention a name. He quickly turned and almost had a heart attack.
"What are you doing here,boy?", Zeus asked sternly. He was angry. Very angry that he was unconsciously making the others sick with his Aura. Hermes stepped back as he saw Zeus angry face and felt his menacing aura.
"I am here to save you. I can't let you die. Not now at least. I need help with choosing the right person. Please let me-"
SMACK!!!
A heavy slap landed on Herme's face. His whole body shifted to the right as the slap landed on his left cheek. He had to stop himself from landing face-first unto the floor with his hands.
"You colossal fool!, Do you really think you can do anything in this state?!, Do you think we made all that sacrifice so you could run right back and endanger yourself?!!", Zeus shouted in a rage. Not caring wether the other side heard or not. They wouldn't know what he was talking about anyway. The whole place was silent. The protectors agreed with Zeus.
"I know!!, I'm sorry but i can't watch you die!!!, I need to help. Punish me if you want. I promise to stay safe!!" Hermes yelled back. He knew he was being stoopid, he knew he had to protect himself and the 'eye of the gods' but what protector would he be if he didn't help them in their time of need?
"You can trust me Hermes, you will be punished. Maybe not today,but any other time I see you, you will answer to me why you disobeyed a direct order from your king.", Zeus whispered loudly and turned his head away. Refusing to look at Hermes.
"I always said Hermes was a bad choice. Now look at him running back into Danger after all we did to ensure his safety." Hephaestus said loudly to poseidon and Ares.
"I can't believe he actually did this. How stupid is he?", Ares asked no one in particular. Hermes heard all this and bowed his head in shame. If only they knew what his instincts were telling him now. Something bad was going to happen soon. He had to help them even if they ended up hating him.
"Hahahaha..look at you fools. Just look at you. I never thought I would ever see the day you will be this weak. So weak you can barely stand on your own two feet." Hades chuckled as he said this.
"We may be weak Hades, but we are still strong at heart in our beliefs. We will never back down."
"And how do you intend to do that without your powers?", Hades asked with a large smile.
"Did your precious humans stop worshipping you dear big brother?", Hades teased.
"Who would have thought that when you condemned me to rule over the dead in the underworld, made humans hate me and for none to worship me that you were instead doing me a favor.
Unlike you protectors I don't need humans to worship me to grow in strength and power. The very souls you tasked me to collect and guide now feed my power. I am the true omnipotent god, Zeus. Not you or the others who live on human sacrifices and adoration. I will prove that by ending your pathetic lives today!", Hades declared hotly.
"So what if we're weaker than you?, What if our lives would come to an end today?, We have lived long and fulfilling lives. We don't fear temporary death. Infact,it's a relief. You know you can't kill us permanently Hades. We will come back, and we will fight you with all our powers restored."
Ares shouted back to nods from the others all except Zeus,Athena and Hermes. Why would Hades try to kill their bodies?, Surely,he knew they would come back in new ones with all their powers restored. It was the same reason why they had imprisoned him instead of killing him ten thousand years ago.
Hades wasn't stupid. He was one of the smartest gods. Zeus was worried Hades confident smile may be based on something. And he would be proven right in a moment.
"Aaah,yes. Absolute reincarnation. With all your memories and powers restored. That would be a pain. Who would want to fight a never ending war?, Most definitely not me. Which is why I brought something which can fix that problem", Hades said with a smile and stretched his arm towards the red-haired woman standing beside him.
She removed a large sheathed sword that was on her back and placed it in Hades's outstretched hand. The latter pulled the sword out of its sheath and held it up so that everyone present could see. The sword was jet black in color from it's hilt to it's tip. Just a little above the hilt was a small circular object that was clear and crystalline in look.
"Previously thought a myth by others, including myself. This is the 'bane of the gods', the only known crafted weapon that can kill a god permanently. Ending the reincarnation cycle. For good." Hades informed everyone with a devilish smile.
Zeus gasped. Athena fell on her knees and Hermes's jaw dropped open in absolute shock and terror.
"It can't be." Hermes heard poseidon whisper in disbelief.