" Sigh, so the big day has come huh? " Zeus breathed in the morning air. They were being briefed about the plan to rescue his siblings who were eaten by the Mad Titan.
" Yes, everything is ready. Now, you are to disguise yourself with this enchanted potion. It will help you conceal your form and mask your divinity. Upon consumption, you would become no different from any other divine wine-pourer. Your mother specially made it herself. " Melissa the nymph hands him a fancy looking bottle with a luminescent purple liquid swirling about.
" I see, but what about that other bottle? " Zeus clutches the bottle, glancing at it for a brief moment and immediately spots another, more important looking bottle.
" Oh that, I was just getting to it. It's a poison, lady Gaea herself had given it to me. She says it's potent enough to make Kronos himself sick. It was specially modified to induce gagging and vomit. The plan is that you will slip this into his wine, and make him retch out your siblings, as well as the Hecatoncheires and Cyclops. " She dutifully explains, handing the poison to him as well.
" You sure this will work? Where did Gaea even find this? " Zeus murmurs. The poison looking so foul and malicious that he voiced his bewilderment out loud. It was a fancy handmade bottle and it was laced with enchanted divine metal that was specially made to contain the deadly liquid. It was twisting and churning so fiercely, like it was demanding freedom.
" We do not know, mother Gaea would not tell us, even lady Rhea. She only said that we would find out soon. " She answered, also curious about the poison.
" Son! My child! Ah, there you are. Amalthea told me you would be here. " Entered a gorgeous woman. She had long cascading brown hair and pale white skin. Eyes like amber, and head decorated with a beautiful diadem. She wore an elegant brown Chiton, clipped with divine gold. She radiated a motherly aura, for she was the Titaness of motherhood and fertility.
" Hello mother, and yes, we were just discussing about the plan. " Zeus welcomed his mother with open arms, and explained to her.
" Ah yes! We have long been preparing for this day, we cannot falter! That monster will finally pay for what he's done! " She spat and cursed scornfully, not a hint of her previous elegant persona to be found, replaced by righteous fury.
" Of course he will mother, I will make sure of it. I will bring my siblings back safe and in one piece. I promise... " Zeus said, also feeling anger for what Kronos had done.
And so, as the Sun burned lower and lower, driven by the fiery Titan Helios, they talked and talked. Making sure everything was perfect.
--- Mount Othrys ---
This was the home of the Titans. Where Kronos ruled through the world with an iron fist. It was a natural bastion, nigh impenetrable. With colossal walls of enchanted marble that secured the giant Castle - which looked more like a very extravagant fortress.
And from the base of the mountain, walked a lone young man. He had curly brown hair, delicate features, and a slim build. Wearing modest clothes befitting of his station, a wine-pourer. This was Zeus in disguise, having taken the concealing potion.
" Phew... " Taking a deep breath, Zeus starts ascending the stairs that seemed to stretch indefinitely.
" It's time... "
And finally, having reached the giant gates of the castle, Zeus takes one last breath of fresh air. Stepping inside, he was directed by the staff, and adopted an appropriate persona.
--- Inside The Castle, hours later ---
" And then, he turned himself into an olive! Funniest shi- *burp*-t I've ever seen! " An intoxicated wine-pourer, who was Zeus in disguise jokes mirthfully. Normally, he shouldn't have been drinking at all, but the naive and immature Zeus just couldn't help it after seeing the towering frames of the Titans. Especially his father Kronos, who he had just seen for the first time was more terrifying than any other in the banquet hall.
" BWAHAHAHAHAHAAA!! " Oceanus roared.
" OHOHOHOHH! " Hyperion howled.
"WONDERFUL! TELL US ANOTHER ONE BOY! " And finally, the King Kronos added.
They were at this for the past hour already. Drunken silly from the copious amounts of ambrosia. Zeus, after having recollected himself, immediately had gotten chummy with the titans with his charming persona as well as with the information his mother had given beforehand of their likes and dislikes.
" Say boy! How about becoming my personal wine-pourer, I would love to hear more of your jokes! " Oceanus offered, greatly entertained by the boy in front of him.
" How about becoming a permanent attendant here at Othrys? You will be rewarded most handsomely! " Kronos, who was in a giddy mood, also offered.
" It would be an honor, Lord Kronos! But first, If I may. I have a gift! " Zeus stated, deciding the time was ripe.
" Oh? I am starting to like you more and more boy! HAHAHAHA! " Kronos replied, most pleased.
" Then please! Accept this wine, It is a special brew that our family has perfected for years and years! I guarantee that it would be to your taste! " Zeus offered eagerly.
" Well well! Do not mind If I do! " Kronos says, taking the bottle and chugging it down whole, which wasn't very much considering his size.
" Wohohoh! That is strong- *gags*... hueh.. Oh! *gags*..! " Kronos says, when suddenly, the Titan starts to sway and heave. Without any warning, he retches! Belching out everything in his stomach!
And from his giant jaws, figures begin to fall! Out came 2 males and then 3 females! Each radiated an aura of strong and pure divinity. And each looked as if crafted by the most divine of blacksmiths and sculptors. Zeus wanted to greet them, but there was no time. Quickly approaching the bewildered group of young deities, he says-
" Quick! Hold onto my hands! " Zeus says as he runs at his unaware and bewildered siblings, not willing to give the Titans a chance to react.
" What? " The group stared suspiciously at them, but seeing the surprised, angered and piercing stares of the group of Titans, and their retching father in the background, they decided to trust him.
They grabbed onto him, and by accessing their divine connection, Zeus telepathically relayed instructions onto their minds. With a spark of magic, Zeus transformed all of them into birds. With the instructions in their minds, all of them flew right into and through the closest exit, a balcony.
" S-STOP THEM!! " Kronos roared, having just finished heaving from the potent poison. His insides were burning, and he was having trouble thinking straight. Atlas would've stopped them in the blink of an eye, but unfortunately he wasn't present today, instead looking for traces of the Hydra in their last battlefield.
" Cawcaw!.. Chirp!" Eagle Zeus exclaimed. Leading his siblings through the sky, coming towards the place where they were to be teleported away. Unfortunately, there were too many wards and protection enchantments to do so in the castle.
" Fwooooo~- woop! " And they managed to get away, whisking away with a whoosh.
--- A Large Distance Away ---
The Hydra looked on from miles away, watching the events unfold with interested eyes. They lay there, resting leisurely in the sea unnoticed. Gaea had masked their presence. Said primordial was standing on the beast's right head, watching on with narrowed eyes.
" Soon, brother. " Called out Gaea, looking towards the eyes of the center head, " Soon, a new era. The beginning of the End. " She proclaimed.