Plans In Motion

It's been some time since our time at the bar. Our life went on smoothly for two months until Alex came to knock at my room's door at night.

A: Cornelia, please open it. It is an emergency.

I walked to the door only to see a horrified face on Alex's.

C: What's wrong? What happened?

A: It's Isis. They tried to take our son away. Other gods. She stayed to stop them.

C: What? When?

A: Maybe just a couple minutes ago. I don't know why other gods would do that, but she needs your help.

C: Alex. I don't think I can help.

A: What? Why? I know you are strong. Like god-level strong. Please, I'm begging you. Save her.

He was desperate and scared. He is ready to sacrifice anything for Isis. I don't know how to bring news to him.

C: I can't help. Not anymore.

A: Why?

C: She is... She is already dead, Alex.

A: No, this can't be.

C: Alex. I can feel magic in you. You are the new God of Magic. She chose you as her successor. And she can do that as her death wish...

A: This cannot be happening. 

C: I'm sorry, Alex.

A: Can't you bring her back?

C: I can't. Gods are, how should I put this... Just energy, power. They manifest something that humans believe, and that gives them power. Once they die, their essence goes somewhere else, and they turn to dust.

Alex was in pieces. I felt the same when Keitaro died. He needs time, and he can have it. But not now.

C: But your son might be alive still.

A: How can we find it out?

C: With magic. You don't how to use it yet, so we are going to use mine. I need your blood. He is your son, and part of you is in him.

A: Take as much as you need.

C: Just a few drops will do. And a map. -Luna.

I took my bow, and with a sharp blade on it, I pricked his finger.

A: Why is it orange?

C: The magic in you will turn your blood into a gold color. It's orange because not much time has passed since you became a God. 

C: Madla ahdah nba nae il htahba.

The few blood drops went in circles around the map, not stopping.

A: Why does it not stop. Is my son dead?

C: No. Something powerful is trying to hide him. We need a bit more power.

With one pair of wings released, the blood stopped moving shortly after.

C: The Caspian Sea? It looks like there is an island there. Small. but it's there.

A: Let's go.

C: Hold your horses. You might be a god, but you don't know how to use your powers yet.

A: I can't just stay here. He is my son.

C:... Fine. Quick training then. Think about the rage in you right now. Focus it in your hand, and form a fist. Then, hit them.

A: That can work?

C: Yes. Simple, yet effective. Now, let's go.

When Alex and I arrived on the island, we knew we were on the right track.

A: What is this? Some invisible wall?

C: It's a type of barrier. One of the gods must have put it up. Give me a second.

C: Hiam aadwafla. Azaqyatsa.

I summon chaos magic to eat away the barrier. It's a good thing I control it fully.

A: You really leveled up over the years.

C: You have no idea. Now, let's go inside and save your boy.

We walked forward and saw a camp. It was used for training.

C: Interesting place.

???: You are not welcome here stranger. How did you get past the barrier?

C: What barrier?

He noticed the barrier was gone. From the look of his face, he was furious.

C: Why are you stealing demigods?

???: Like that's any of your business.

C: True, how about let them go, and I let you live.

???: You? Kill me? Don't make me laugh.

He snapped with fingers, and more gods appeared.

???: You still sure you can kill me, little one?

C: Yeah, I'm sure.

I turn my hand into a fist, and they all fall on their knees.

???: You bitch.

C: I can still feel the blood on your hands.

???: What?

I slam my palm to the ground, and every other god chokes in their own blood.

C: He's the one. He killed Isis. Isn't it right? Anubis.

Anubis: Bitch.

C: I hold him down. Alex, do as you please.

A: This is for my wife and child, you fucker.

I watched Alex beat down Anubis. I felt all his anger in his punches. And as the last punch went in, Anubis collapsed.

C: He's dead.

A: Death was too good for him.

C: C'mon. Let's find your son.

As we looked inside each cabin it was filled with demigods. There were at least twenty of them. Among them, we found his son.

A: Isaac!

Isaac: Dad!

It was a heartwarming moment. He was happy that now his son is safe, even tho it will never be the same. He still feels what I felt, but Alex has someone to fight for.

A: Thank you, Cornelia.

C: Don't thank me, this is what friends are for.

But there is still one question left for me. Why did the gods kidnap demigod children?