[ Do they just feel comfortable in that size or do they like to flex in front of a visitor...hmmm life biggest question- To be big or not to be big ] Max was pondering life's most important question when he heard a woman's reserved laughter.
"A wise question...but for an another time" She paused, gave a small smile and said, "Welcome to Olympus Son of Pan."
"Thank you...uhh...Lady Athena I dare to guess?" Max responded dipping his head slightly. "If your pleasantries are over, State your name boy." Zeus asked. [ Is that his normal voice or is he adding effects] Max was wondering.
Athena was thoroughly filled with curiosity. He had never met any mortal that she could see into their mind and yet she could only read the surface thoughts of this boy, who was albeit a bit short for his age, for some reason felt as big as a god. She could even detect a bit of divine energy from him. She was debating with herself if to inform Zeus or not when the boy spoke.
"The name is Maximus Morelli. I have come to deliver the stolen symbols of power back to the 'respective' Gods." Max said eyeing Ares. [ Yeah I'm talking to you muscle-head. ]
"Tell me Maximus, did you truly defeat a fully grown cyclops with your bare hands at the age of twelve?" Zeus asked, as if wanting to break the ice between them. "Yes. It was about to kill Thalia, so I had to act fast, I dint have any weapons at that time but my hands."
"Thalia? My daughter, is she doing well?" Zeus's voice softened the tiniest bit. "She is one of the strongest in camp. After me and Percy. She uses gifts with great proficiency. I should know."
Poseidon sat forward eagerly and a bit nervous, asked, "Percy! My son! How is he doing? And Sally is okay?" Max raised a hand, "Lord Poseidon, I promise to give you a detailed account of your son, infact it would be my pleasure to tell you all about your children, but after we talk about more pressing matters."
Poseidon was about to object but Zeus said, "He is right. Come Maximus, do you have it?" Max just nodded, took out the master bolt from the shield's hand strap and threw it Zeus who caught it with a slight smile on his face. There was even relief in his face. He simply gave a nod to Max which he returned.
"Lord Zeus, may I ask where Lord Hades is?" Max asked to which Athena had an amused smile on her face and said, "He had just gone to relieve himself before you came."
"....." [Gods need to go to the bathroom....you learn something everyday, i suppose.]
There was a pop and Hades was sitting on the only empty seat. "Ah Max. Thank you for the heads-up dude. Really appreciate it." Surprisingly he was regular sized, he came and gave Max a hug. "Rad jacket, man" He was just like how he was in the movie, like rockstar.
"Lord Hades, got your helm." He said throwing it to him, Hades caught it and whistled, "Nice" he resized and sat with the other Gods.
"The thief was Luke Castellan, son of Hermes. I believe he is working with Kronos, he is resurrecting in a fast pace and soon his brothers will follow. Monsters are converging at Mt.Tamalpas. I presume Lady Artemis has confirmed it?" "Yes father, it is true. I was almost captured, one of my hunters was almost killed. Thanks to the Golden Fleece, she was saved. I have to thank Maximus for that."
Hermes face was ashen, his own son, Kronos's hands. He felt guilty, sad, angry, confused, helpless at the same time.
Zeus leaned forward, "You have done much for Olympus Maximus, but I have to ask, Is Pan-" "Lord Zeus, that is a sensitive matter, It would be best to talk about that in private. For all our sakes. Please." Max added the please for extra emphasis.
Zeus gave Athena a Glance who gave a discreet nod, "Very well then, I would like to give you a gift. Please take it when you leave." Max gave a nod. "Now, I think we would all like to hear about our sons and daughter." He gestured to Max.
To make up for the small chapter...here is another. Enjoy!
✌cheers guy✌
Mugen Out!!