Blood of the Ancient Gods: The Beginning (7 page)

Chapter 10

MONDAY

"Loki, go get Eris and Phanes so that we may begin," Hecate said.

"I'll be right back," Loki said.

Loki reached out to Eris and immediately found her in Virginia. What the hell was she doing there?

"Eris, what are you doing here?" Loki asked.

"Keeping an eye on Psyche. Seems Eros has been keeping secrets. We will deal with him later. Is it time?" Eris asked.

"Yes, let's go get Phanes and we can get started."

Loki and Eris went back to Domus and headed straight to Phanes's bedroom. After a short knock they hear his voice on the other side.

"Come in," Phanes said.

"We need you in the chamber room. Hecate, Fenrir, and Oberon wish to speak with you," Loki said.

"Of course. Lead the way," Phanes said.

It didn't take them long to make it inside the chamber. The girls were once again huddled up against each other but they stirred at the sight of Eris.

"You!" Tala accused. "How could you?"

"I'm just doing the job I was given. No hard feelings," Eris smiled.

"Bitch!" Veronica snapped.

"Well isn't this lovely. Why are these humans here?" Phanes asked.

"They will be our vessels. We need you to help us perform a transformation. Since you are the God of Life we thought it would have better results if you helped," Hecate explained.

"Whatever. Hello, ladies I am Phanes."

None of them acknowledge his introduction and Phanes just shrugged it off.

"Sorry, this is Tala, Veronica, and Lilia," Loki said.

He pointed to each one as he introduced them to Phanes.

"Rude little things," Phanes muttered. "I need a needle and three vials."

Loki got Phanes the things he needed and helped him extract three vials of his blood. Phanes took the vials and handed one to each god.

"This will ensure the paranormal hybrid creatures you create can reproduce. It will also ensure the humans they convert won't die. Once they are converted they too will be able to reproduce and then you can have baby hybrids. They will be able to convert humans as well as give birth to pure breed beings. It may sound confusing but it really isn't," Phanes said. "However, any humans turned by Tala, Veronica, or Lilia won't be as successful in converting a human from blood exchange. They can however, reproduce with each other without a problem."

"I see. Since they are the original carriers they are more powerful than those they convert but their actual offspring will wield the same powers they have?" Oberon asked.

"Yes and no. As they reproduce the children will be stronger than any converted human but they still won't be as strong as the original three. To be on the safe side I would only have the leaders convert humans and the others reproduce with each other to create the strongest," Phanes said.

"We understand. Thank you, Phanes. Will you be staying to help with the conversations?" Fenrir asked.

"Yes, the procedure is very delicate. Now we must place them on flat platforms."

Loki, Eris, and Phanes took the struggling, screaming girls and strapped them to the platforms. Long, clear tubes are inserted into their arms so their blood could be drained quickly and safely. They were drained to the point of almost death and infused with the blood of the supernatural creatures they were to become, the blood from their patron god or goddess, and finally the vial of blood from Phanes.

As soon as the blood was added to their bodies, they began to go into convulsions that lasted for several minutes before they finally fell silent.

"What now?" Loki asked.

"Now we wait. They will either wake up changed or not at all," Phanes said.

The gods all held vigil for hours before the girls could be heard stirring from their transformations. The screams, growls, and roars they let loose were anything but human. They were strong enough to almost break through the bindings that held them to the platforms. Their appearances were slightly altered as well. They had a more ethereal glow about them, but could still pass for human. Lilia's ears were more pointed but her hair would cover them up or a small glamour spell. Tala's fangs had descended but they should be easy enough to retract. Meanwhile, Veronica's hair was now red and her nails had turned into claws. They were beautiful and perfect.

"Hush, beauties. Save your strength and anger for what's to come. There will be plenty of time to unleash it upon the world. We have an enemy that will require all our cunning and power," Oberon said.

"Yes, we will have our war and you will be our star players," Hecate said.

"You are perfect. Now rest up. War is coming," Fenrir said.

Hearing the words of their patron god and goddess settled the girls instantly. It must be the blood they now shared. Tala, Veronica, and Lilia were still very confused about the change of events their life had taken but for now they could do nothing but wait. Their day would come and they would rain down their anger with a fiery vengeance to rival the bloodiest of wars.

Epilogue

Janus woke up drenched in sweat. What the hell had he seen? It was inconceivable.

Upon the full moon three maidens did stand. One with hair the color of a raging fire and claws as long as a dragon. One with pointed ears and translucent wings of glitter and gold. One with the eyes of a predator and teeth as long as razors. They were deadly with their beauty and the world stood at their feet. All around them the earth was in ruins. Thanatos's torn body lay bloody and unmoving. It cannot be. What are these creatures? They bring death and destruction to everything they touch. Behind them stood three gods proud and vibrant. They were going to bring death to them all.

Janus jumped out of bed and ran straight to Thanatos. He needed to tell him of his vision at once. Without preamble, Janus barged into Thanatos's room and shook him awake.

"What the hell is the matter with you Janus? This can't wait until morning?" Thanatos asked.

"No, I saw your death at the hand of three unknown hybrids. Fenrir, Hecate, and Oberon were standing behind them," Janus said.

"Don't be ridiculous! I am DEATH! I cannot die," Thanatos said.

"You're not listening to me! We must act now. These hybrids are unlike anything ever created. They will bring about only ruin and your death with them. We must prepare at once! We have to strike them now."

"Calm down! I will not go about half-cocked on a suicide mission. We must gather information before we strike. You need to settle down before you hurt yourself. Go into mediation and see what is to come. I will not rush to a reaction over a vision that may change. Find the furies and prepare them for an upcoming war. We need allies and supporters."

"As you wish."

"Come to me with all visions no matter what they are. I want to know everything you know."

"Yes, I will come right away."

"Good, now go and do what I've asked. I have preparations to make."

Janus rushed back to his rooms to calm himself before he undergoes Thanatos's task. Something was coming for them all and only a select few would make it out alive.

Thanatos didn't want to react in front of Janus but he was also spooked about the vision. Calling out he urged Psyche to him at once. She arrived several seconds later in a state of semi-undress.

"Why are you half dressed? What have you been doing?" Thanatos demanded.

"I have a life!" Psyche shouted. "I cannot continue to drop everything at your whims. What do you want?"

Thanatos barely restrained himself from striking her. If he didn't need her assistance she'd have been put to death long ago.

"We will discuss your extracurricular activities later. We have other more important matters to discuss. It's been brought to my attention that three new hybrid species have been created. What do you know about it? If nothing, then I need you to find out all you can. And bring your human roommates to me."

"I can't just take three humans from the world. They will be missed and I have no idea about any hybrids."

Thanatos looked at her until she started to squirm from his scrutiny. Her obedience was all that is needed. Everything else was just excuses.

"I will do what I can, Father. That’s all I can promise. I will come back when I have information."

Before he could say another word, Psyche vanished. Cocky little bitch. The next time Psyche stood before him she better have some fucking answers. He needed guidance.

"Father, what am I to do?" Thanatos asked.

In answer, the mists and shadows surround Thanatos and wrapped themselves around him like an old friend. The time for battle had come. It seemed only fitting that he answered its call.

To be continued in Blood of the Scarified…coming 2017.

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