Titanomachy I

(Poseidon POV)

Holding my Zanpakuto Trident in hand makes me feel truly powerful. I have to focus not to fall prey to this feeling and forget myself. This is how you make a powerful weapon with potential for growth. As this is a Zanpakuto, it also has a Zanpakuto spirit which is a representation of myself inside. So it is better to meet him/me right away. Because, unlike normal Shinigami, I know myself perfectly and have no unfinished business to take care of or insecurities. So let's see what we're working with. 

I sit down and focus on my soul space. It takes no time at all and I appear inside my soul space. It begins with a serene and beautiful beach. The sand is golden and soft, stretching for miles under a brilliant, blue sky. Palm trees sway gently in a warm, salty breeze which I love as I take a deep breath. Gentle waves lap against the shore, creating a soothing rhythm. Seagulls call softly in the distance, and the rustle of palm leaves adds to the tranquil ambience. I feel a calm wash over me as I observe the beach and slowly move my gaze towards the open waters.

The ocean begins to reveal its different natures. From shallow, clear turquoise to a deeper, more mysterious and darker blue.

Near the shore, the water is transparent, allowing coral reefs and schools of tropical fish to be seen clearly. It looks calm and peaceful but it doesn't stay this way. Further out, the water darkens, hinting at the dangers and mystery below. This part of the ocean is calm but filled with a sense of ancient secrets, something that I know about even if I don't see it with my eyes.

Beyond the calm, the water begins to turn more unruly. Powerful waves crash and churn, thunderclouds gather, and lightning strikes the stormy sea. This area represents my power to create storms and command the oceans and my fury. Beneath the stormy surface, there is something else. Contrary to the fast and chaotic water movements on the surface, there are serene waters that are darker than any other part of the soul space. The water is truly deep and in the depths lurk some dark and ancient creatures that haven't seen the light of day for millennia. 

The ocean stretches infinitely in every direction. The horizon seems to merge with the sky, creating a seamless expanse of water that stretches out. As the waters extend into the distance, they begin to blend with the universe. The surface of the water reflects the night sky, filled with stars, planets, and distant growing and spiralling galaxies. The water transitions into the vastness of space, with stars shining within the depths of the darkness of the void, and celestial bodies drift like islands in this cosmic sea. 

There is nothing after that only the darkness hiding the potential of what will and could be. 

"It's beautiful, is it not?", I hear a voice behind me say. 

I turn around and see a man without any features but glowing eyes standing next to an extravagant throne. I feel authority coming from the throne and understand what it stands for and who it is for.

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"I am glad we get to meet like this. Are you guarding the throne?", I ask. 

"Of course. I am beyond happy you decided to arrive here this quickly."

"Why not sit inside it?"

"I'm sure you understand that it is for the king alone. I am protecting it for you until the day you decide to sit on it.", he says and bows his head. 

"I understand. I wondered where my trident was.", I say and approach the golden throne. I look at it and am impressed at the powerful and simple design.

As I sit down, I feel a power flow through me in the truest sense. Water, liquids, vibrations, flow, waves, they are all connected, and I can feel everything - my control over everything and more importantly ... the potential implications and development. 

I look at my Zanpakuto spirit and smile. He does as well and nods his head. 

"If you would do me the honour of saying my name, my King.", he says.

"Κυνόδοντας των ρέοντων υγρών – 'Fang of the Flowing Liquids'", I say and all liquids start to become violent for a second and then relax again, showing me its obedience. 

"How is the Essence of Competence affecting this place? Are there any effects I should know about?", I ask Fang after sitting down. 

"No, my King. Everything is as it should be. The world doesn't change fundamentally, but there are things which are added as you grow stronger. There might be more portions of the sea which get uncovered or change if you gain more powers or grow more powerful. As you can see, there is no limit to be seen. You may develop as you see fit."

"That's good to know. Then we will do that. I will focus on my powers over liquids and vibrations and everything connected to that. I am sure you can see how to branch out your powers and divinities further and grow even more powerful. But that is your choice.", Fang says. 

"Good, then let us grow more powerful."

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I appear in the real world again and make everything disappear. I have my trident with me and feel the difference from before. Now I can work with this. I will make sure to use it well in the coming wars and fights. There will be many conflicts in the years and millennia to come. So I needed a powerful weapon. Good that I have everything now. 

I shoot through the water with new speeds now. The amplification is not like it used to be before. The trident is now a Zanpakuto and this is its sealed state. So imagine how powerful it will get when I unseal it and use the released states. Just like with Ichibe Hyosube, my trident has abilities and powers in its sealed state as well. In this state, it commands the tides, the waves and the sea itself. It is a symbol of my power and domains of the Sea, Storms, Earthquakes, Vibrations, Waves and any form of liquid. 

Holding this trident would show all living creatures in the oceans and on land, that they hold some control over life as the Life Force I have been constantly feeding on, has also started to fuse with my trident. It is now growing stronger as time passes. Very soon it will become a symbol of life itself. A fitting weapon for me. 

I shoot through the waters and reach Crete where the war preparations are already underway. I move into the tent where my siblings and a few others are standing around a large map. I can see that Zeus and his lover Metis hold the position of leader at the moment. But that is none of my concern. Hades doesn't look pleased as he doesn't find Zeus to be a good leader for them. Hera is unhappy because she sees herself on Zeus' side and not Metis. Demeter is unhappy because she has to leave her plants for this and Hestia is unhappy because we have to fight our father and family now. 

"The situation has changed, my father Oceanus has not agreed to help us and is actively looking for us. Maybe you could give us more information about it, Poseidon?", Metis says and looks at me. 

"Yes, I felt him moving around the seas as I was going along with my business, but he hasn't found us yet. I don't think he will any time soon. And if he does, I can handle him to give us our first advantage. We could either turn him and show him that we will win this war, so he has assurances should he switch sides. Or we can kill him and forget about it.", I shrug. 

"No! You will not kill my father. We will try and turn him to our cause and not do it forcefully, is that understood?", Metis says and asks me with narrowed eyes. 

I tilt my head in surprise. 

"I don't know what gives you the courage to talk to me like that."

"What are you talking about? I just said that we-"

"I don't give a fleeting gale about what you just said. It's how you talk to me that surprises me and I will not have it, no matter who you f*ck. So you either reign in your attitude before I have to do it, savvy?"

"Enough, Poseidon! Don't talk to her like that, she didn't mean to be rude and just didn't want you to kill her father. It is natural she has a hard time staying calm. And don't you dare threaten her again.", Zeus tells me from Metis' side. 

"Oh? It seems like the vibrator has spoken. Very well then, let me tell you how this relationship will work from now on. I will follow my own flow and not be contained to petty politics or anything you say. Your arrogance has started to get to your head. If someone disrespects me I talk to them however I wish. And if you have something against that, then we can settle this at any time. But don't assume you hold a greater position on this council.", I say looking my younger brother in the eyes. 

"Any time.", Zeus says and starts to flare his aura and divine power. 

The tent starts to be destroyed as both our powers clash in the middle. My momentum collides with Zeus' divine energy. The sky darkens and his eyes start to flash in a light blue light with lightning coming out of them. I am unimpressed by his display and hold my ground. 

"ENOUGH!! Stop fighting this instance!", Hestia screams at us, but neither of us stops. 

"It is time you understand the difference in our powers, Poseidon.", Zeus states. 

His voice is electrically charged and starts to charge and heat the air around us. I would be impressed if it was not something I could change at any time. 

I didn't say anything and only started to materialise my killing intent at the youngest sibling who apparently never enjoyed education in the form of a good beating. So it was time that I opened his eyes to the truth. My will and killing intent took form and I saw as the colour slowly drained from Zeus' face. 

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He had never fought anyone who was just as strong or even stronger than him yet. And that was not good. We had to change that. I continued to look down on him as his form seemingly grew smaller and smaller. He began to sweat and apparently, he wasn't the only one. Metis herself was affected by my intent as well and she had fallen to the ground crying tears and in fear. I looked at my brother apathetically as a hand touched my shoulder. 

I look back only to see Hades shake his head. I stop pressuring Zeus and then turn around. 

*Gasp*

I hear him gasp for breath and finally fall to the ground like Metis did. His strength just left him completely. What a pathetic display of arrogance without any power to back it up. He will have to change. Thankfully, I am uninterested in becoming an Olympian, or one of the council at least. Let Zeus fill it with his offspring.

"I will fight who attacks me, no matter who he or she is. You better remember that and not cross me again. Now, I will follow the plan of attack, since I believe it has some merit to it. But you will soon find out that it won't guarantee us victory. We aren't strong enough yet ... well some of us at least.", I say and then walk away. 

If Oceanus comes and fights me, we will see the difference between the new generation and the old. He stands no chance from what the pool of inspiration tells me. I have found a lot of ways how to defeat him, but pure skill and control over the seas and water will guarantee my victory as well. I can't wait to get into a real fight. I still have a lot of things to learn and grow more powerful. 

Poseidon never truly understood what his divinities allowed him to do. But I won't make that mistake.