Fan Fiction ❯ Child of the Gods ❯ Chapter VI ( Chapter 6 )

Chapter 6

Robin nearly jumped out of her skin when he announced to her like that, she looked at him wide eyed he walked around to her opened his arms with a bright wide smile,

“I knew it was you, you are Robin Griffin daughter of Zeus.” He smiled so brightly like he had just seen a celebrity he said in an Italian accent

 

“It's Scelto, I'm using my father's name here, but how did you know?” she asked tilting her head to one side

 

“I am from the village out side your school everyone in the regain knows the daughter of Zeus.” Robin shook her head sighing

 

“Why are you sad my dear?” he asked

 

“I came here to get away from that fame; I didn't think anyone liked me for me in that school.” The shopkeeper tapped his lips with his fingers tips

 

“Well Miss Robin, I am Al and your secret is safe with me.” Robin smiled

 

“Thanks it's quite interesting shop you have here; I especially like your carvings of The Hours under your sign.” Al smiled brightly

 

“Thank you my dear, you are the first person to have gotten that right.”

 

“Well I was raised by the gods.” She smiled

 

I should get back before I'm missed, take care Al.” As Robin left Al's store a pure white owl swooped downing a dropped a light blue package in her hands.

 

“Wisdom is never cheep, it's never easy, and it's the only truth.” The card read, “Athena,” she opened the package pulling out a small white crystal that could fit in the plum of your hand inside was another card,

 

“The Crystal of Truth, it knows the answer to all questions.” Robin looked at the crystal she didn't want to test it around all these people she'll do later, she put the crystal back in its box and went on her way but she just had to test it, looking around she pulled it out she was going to ask it a question an easy question at first,

 

“Where can I find Hermione Granger?” A blue mist formed inside the crystal clearing it showed a picture of Hermione in a book store, Robin put the crystal away and went to the store sure enough there she was, her eyes wide with fascination on the book she was reading. She didn't doubt her sister but she wanted to check lots of stupid merchants tried to rip people off if they did that to Athena they were going to hurt. Robin went looking for her uncle she didn't spend her money on candy very often one of the disadvantages of living on Olympus whatever you want you get so things like candy lose interest but she did go on binges like craving candy and can't get enough it, she ran into Harry and Ron there arms full of bags of candy

 

“What's in the box Robin?” Ron asked motion his head to the box under her arm

 

“Birthday gift from my sister Athena,”

 

“Happy Birthday,” said Ron

 

“Next week she just sent it early,”

 

“What did you get?” asked Harry

 

“A crystal, my sister is big on them.”

 

“What does it do?” Harry asked

 

“Don't know, find out later I'll catch you guys later.” Harry and Ron watched her leave she was in a bit of a rush he looked on at her walking away and wondered what was bothering her,

 

“What do you thinks wrong with her?” asked Harry

 

“Well she did get you to come to Hogsmade with us did you even thank her?” asked Hermione talking to them with her new beloved book in hand, all of a sudden Harry felt extremely guilty worse then he's ever felt before Robin did such a tremendous nice thing for him and he never thanked her she had every right to be mad at him.

 

“I should do something to apologise, I'll catch you later.” Harry ran after Robin he seen her looking at a Japanese stile hand fan in a shop window it was beautifully painted with a Japanese landscape she smiled then turned away Harry walked up to the window looking at the fan, but he noticed Professor Web was starting to round up the students he didn't have much time, Harry walked out of the shop holding a bag with a light purple box sticking out the top and joined the rest of the students. Over the next week the packages kept coming and Robin became more quite and withdrawn, Robin finished her last class Hades class, she gathered her books slowly while everyone else practically ran out the door, in class they mostly discussed the ancient gods of the world what was there affect Malfoy hated the class but was signed up for it, he made a crack about sending Robin and Potter to the Underworld when Hades talked about his kingdom, Hades told Malfoy that people like him are sent Tartarus a world under the Underworld, the lowest part of the underworld where Hades king of the Underworld sends those who anger him, when Hades talked about Tartarus, Malfoy swallowed hard he said in such a dark voice it was frightening far surpassing anything Professor Snape could come up with.

 

“How are you doing?” Hades asked the class had empted only Hades and Robin remained

 

“It's tomorrow,” she said sadly

 

“Yes I know, listen ever sense you left Greece, Cerberus has been moping around the underworld letting souls out of my kingdom and I can't have that so I've decided on getting new blood, so if you want him he's yours.” Robin looked up and smiled

 

“You meen it I can have Cerberus for real?”

 

“Yes call him my birthday gift.” Said Hades, Robin hugged him, “Thanks Uncle Hades, Where is he?”

 

“Whenever you call him, the ground will spilt open and he will come up, where are you going to hide a three headed dog after all?” Hades smiled

 

“Thank you so much,”

 

“Anything for my little Robin; I assume your not going to that town tomorrow?” Robin shook her head no

 

“You know being King of the Underworld I understand why you become so miserable on your birthday but I don't think your mother would want you to spend every birthday miserable like you do.” Robin looked up with tears in her eyes, though she didn't remember how her mother died it was driving her insane with questions did she suffer, did she feel pain, and her father wouldn't give her the answers she needed they didn't know he wasn't watching over them like he does now, finely she went to the Fates themselves, Klotho the spinner, Lakhesis the drawer of lots, and Atropos represented the inevitable end to life, sense her mother's thread had already been cut it was lost in the in Yarn that all the strands came from and went back too, so Robin followed her own thread to learn how her mother died even things she didn't know about, funny the things the Fates chose to show you she remembered it like a memory but with narrations by the Fates.

 

Flash back;

 

It was Robin's first birthday her mother had gone into hiding, Voldemort was looking under every stone for her, and Annabel Griffin was large voice and body in the fight against Voldemort she was a powerful witch with the extremely rare ability to see into the future and remember it and Voldemort wanted that power or it out of the way but after she became impregnated with Zeus's child after word got out all of Voldemort's Death Eater's started to look for her he wanted that child, if he could get his hands on that child and perform The Ritual of Blood, and turn himself into a Demigod then it would ensure his victory over the wizardry world and his regain over it till he died but she was hidden too well no one knew where she was but as luck would have it Wormtail learned the location of the Potters and Annabel was fiercely loyal to her friends and Lily was one of her closest he was certain she would have a vision about their impending doom and rush to warn them, then he would have her in his clutches if he waited there long enough. Robin's mother pounded on door were the Potter's were hiding holding baby Robin in her arms she had gotten the vision too late and couldn't drop her off with anyone James answered she told him what she envisioned that Voldemort knew where they were and was coming James looked around worried then they rushed inside but it was too late Robin saw Voldemort walking up the pathway he unlocked the door, Robin heard James yell

 

“Annabel, Lily, Run,” James reached for his wand but before he could Voldemort uttered the killing curse, Annabel turned holding Robin in her arms Voldemort ripped Robin out of her arms, Robin wailed so loudly it could have shook walls, then killed Annabel, he went upstairs and killed Lily before Harry but when he raised his wand before him and uttered the spell it bounced back and crated a link giving him the Parselmouth ability and some of his power but he wasn't destroyed or weakened Voldemort had his greatest prise Robin, he left Harry sitting there crying, but as Voldemort left the home Zeus stood outside he looked disappointed more then angry but oddly when he and Voldemort spoke their voices were fussy like static when everyone else's were clear almost like he was hiding something, that is when Zeus cursed Voldemort with mezza morte and took Robin to Olympus.

 

End Flash back;

 

“Earth to Robin, you zoned out for a minuet there.” Said Hades as she snapped back to reality

 

“Yea I was just thinking, I went to the Fates to find out how my mother died but I never told anyone that when Dad met Voldemort he looked more disappointed then angry, why would he look that way?” asked Robin, Hades shrugged his shoulders with an almost guilty look on his face

 

“I don't know your father does odd things that only he can explain them, but he loves you and wouldn't do anything to put you in danger.” Hades hated to see Robin so miserable even though he put his hatred for his brother aside for love of Robin it made him wonder why he cursed Voldemort instead of killing him; Voldemort knew Robin was a Demigod and about The Ritual of Blood which made him an even bigger threat to Robin, if Robin was anything like her mother which she was in many ways, then she couldn't stand living on Olympus her whole life Hades knew that though he never told Robin of his concerns it would only make her worry.

 

“You should go its Friday; tomorrow you can go to Hogsmade.” He smiled

 

“I don't feel like going tomorrow, but I'll start taking your advice.” Robin smiled gathered her books then left leaving Hades looking very worried at the back of her head

 

`It's a blue moon tomorrow, The Ritual of Blood can only preformed on a blue moon if Voldemort's minions are here because of Mr. Potter then he'll know about Robin, I'll have to keep a watchful eye on her until the blue moon passes.' Thought Hades, heading to his desk if Robin wasn't going to Hogsmade then he had no reason to take the children. Early the next morning Robin sat on the shores of Black Lake rolling the Truth Crystal she could ask it but if it was a dream it couldn't answer. Suddenly a giant Hungarian Horntail dragon fell from the sky landing hard infront of Robin it stretched out its wings and roared. Professor's Dumbledore, Hagrid, Snipe and Lupin ran to the lake they knew Robin was there Lupin had seen her go down there, though Hades wasn't too worried she had Cerberus, and the strength of a god plus he knew what the dragon wanted, the teachers reached the lake wands and crossbow ready, but Robin was holding the Dragon head in her hands petting it like he was tame, the dragon lifted its head looked at the teachers then flew off, Robin threw the sharp bone she pulled out of the dragon's mouth in the lake.

 

“Is something wrong?” she asked a little embarrassed, she blushed slightly when she saw how many came too her rescue, Robin pocketed the truth crystal,

 

“I guess it sorted it's self out.” Said Professor Dumbledore, Robin pushed past the amazed teachers

 

`I wonder if this is going to cause any problems for me.' Robin thought as she walked back to the school, the children were getting ready she was in no mood to join them she did take Hades advise to heart it just felt so wrong to celebrate the day of her mothers death, it was mid afternoon when she sat on the windowsill of the bridge the extended from the school to Hagrid's house and the Black Lake, her arm was rapped around the pillar so she would fall, she thought about Hades words and her mothers death she spent six years mourning her maybe it was time to put her to rest and move on, Robin watched a bird fly it stopped in mid air, she looked around everything was frozen in time like a picture,

 

“Why are you so sad Robin?” asked a noble voice sitting next to her, Robin looked over it was her Grandfather Cronus, god of time, he had shoulder length white hair, with dark brown eyes, his faced was elegantly aged, he wore purple robes,

 

“My mother died on this day Grandpa, I don't know if I should mourn her or put her to rest and celebrate my birthday.” She answered; Cronus looked at her sadly and put her arm around her shoulder

 

“I've never had the pleasure of meeting your mother, but you can't morn a person forever or else you'll die inside as well, I can assume you've been mourning her for a long time now?” Robin nodded her head wiping away a tear

 

“Don't cry your mother is happy, I know she wouldn't want you be sad on your birthday. You know you are a very special child, before you came into our lives, greed, jealously, and hatred ruled our lives but you've smoothed all that over and we've been united for love of you, you charmed us like the beasts you help, peace has ensued because of you.” Cronus kissed Robin on her forehead, when he kissed her Robin felt a strange surge of power pulse threw her then vanishes

 

“I should go; I love you Robin, remember what I said.”

 

“Thanks Grandpa, I love you too,” Robin hugged him he then vanished and time was returned to normal, Robin smiled she loved her visits with her grandfather she didn't get to see him enough tension between her family and grandfather was still tight but she still loved him he was kind to her, Robin started laughing she felt free like a weight had been lift off her shoulders Robin couldn't stop laugh

 

“What's so funny?” Harry asked walking up to her, Robin smiled at shrugged

 

“Who needs a reason, I was so bummed today it's nice to have a laugh what brings you this way?” she asked smiling with a cheery voice

 

“You can be strange.” Remarked Harry, Robin giggled

 

“Yes, but normal is overrated,” Robin jumped down from the windowsill

 

“Is there something you wanted?” she asked

 

“Yes, Professor Web wants to write a report on a Greek God.” Robin smiled shaking her head

 

“He would,” she mumbled, Harry looked at her confused

 

“It's nothing, go on,”

 

“Well you know so much about the Greek Gods I was wondering if you wouldn't mind helping me.” Robin looked surprised but smiled

 

“Umm ok, which one were you thinking on?” she asked the turned to walk inside a cold wind started to blow in

 

“Well I'm not sure, I don't know them very well,” Harry admitted

 

“Ok, well, there's Zeus, king of the gods and god of thunder, Ares, god of war, Athena goddess of Wisdom, Hades king and god of the underworld, Poseidon king of the sea, Rhea mother of Zeus, Poseidon and other Olympians, Demeter goddess of Harvest, Gaea earth goddess, and Hekate goddess of magic a lesser known god, there are tons to chose from.” Lupin passed the kids in the hallway he listened to Robin's description of the Greek god she sure knew a lot about them, it puzzled him though she was depressed earlier he wondered what brightened her mood.

 

“Here I wanted to give this to you for your birthday.” Said Harry, he blushed a little as he gave it to her she smiled at him

 

“Thank you Harry, how did you know it was my birthday?” Harry looked at her surprised he just gave it to today because she looked so sad he had no idea it was her birthday, Robin opened the small purple box it was the fan she was looking at last week, she smiled Robin wanted to buy the fan but denied herself the fan because she didn't want to become a spoiled brat like so many in her family.

 

“Can I ask why you were so sad on your birthday?” Harry asked, Robin looked up at him and have a sad smile she wondered how long it would take someone to ask though she did wonder if she would answer.

 

“My mother was killed on my birthday and it seemed wrong to celebrate it,” she shrugged her shoulders sadly

 

“But you're not sad now?”

 

“Well I've taken the advice of my Uncle and Grandpa put my mother to rest and move on with my life.” Harry had a confused look on his face

 

“There was no mail today.” Harry mumbled to himself

 

“My Uncle is a teacher, and my grandpa came to see me this afternoon.”

 

“Really who?”

 

“Professor Web, he didn't want people to think he was giving me special treatment so he went under the name Web, my family isn't constricted by the rules of the wizard world why do you think my bother was able to kill someone and get away with it, if one of my family supported Voldemort they would have gotten away with it.” Robin explained she had gotten tired of lying to Harry if he couldn't handle the truth then so be it

 

“But laws apply to everyone,” said Harry in disbelief, `How could there be a family that is above the law,' he wondered

 

“For mortals yes,” She answered, he looked at her with mystified you've got to be kidding me look, Robin looked at him with a serious look what was she telling him,

 

`What is she telling me?' he wondered, but before he could ask a surprised pained look over shadowed Robin's face Robin looked down to her stomach was an Egyptian dagger, Robin could hear Harry calling for help as she collapsed as the footsteps of the whoever was coming to help, suddenly a Cyclops hand burst threw the wall grabbing Robin and Harry along with her, a massive Cyclops held Robin and Harry helpless in his gigantic hand he was taller then the school, he wore a red tunic red pants and boots his clothes and hair looked right out of ancient times centuries old maybe older, as Harry struggled to get free he heard Robin call out to someone.

 

“Cerberus,”

 

`Whose Cerberus,' he wondered, suddenly the ground shook and split open fires burst from the hole a gigantic three headed black dog jumped out it was almost the same size of the Cyclops, it looked almost like fluffy only much larger and scarier, it had piercing yellow eyes with sharp teeth, the hole closed as the dog snarled at the Cyclops, the three heads snapped and bit at the Cyclops, the Cyclops punched sending him flying, he grabbled a hold of his sword just as Cerberus was pouncing they were going, Cerberus looked around panicking sniffing the air and ground for Robin's scent when he could all three heads howled mournfully at the afternoon sun.

 

Hades got there as fast as he could but it was too late but when he saw the Cyclops that attacked he knew it wasn't just Voldemort but a god as well that was no ordinary Cyclops that was one of the Cyclops that Zeus trapped back in the underworld after his defeat of Cronus and only a god could release one of them

 

`That meens a god is plotting with Voldemort, but why would a god plot with him, what would he gain, I can under stand the Cyclops need for revenge, but why the god maybe on Zeus go after his most precious treasure if you kill Robin it would create chaos on Olympus unless the god responsible is caught I can't trust any of the gods I must search for Robin on my own.' Hades thought, he turned to leave he had no time to waste he needed to find Robin before the sun set and moon began to raise once its light hit her drained blood and Voldemort drank it he would become a Demigod,

“Professor Web,” called Lupin, Hades ignored him, “Professor Web,” he called louder, Hades wasn't going to waste his time with moral meens,

 

“Hades,” This time Hades stopped he turned to face the mortal Professor eyeing him up

 

`How could he have figured out my identity?' wondered Hades

 

“I know who you are,” said Lupin

 

“Then tell me why I shouldn't kill you where you stand?” Hades asked, Lupin looked angry and frustrated at Hades

 

“I know these woods a lot better then you do, you need me to find the children and you know it.” Hades reluctantly agreed to the Professors' offer he didn't have time to argue with him daylight was fading fast

 

“Alright we don't have time for this; we have to find Robin before the moon rises, Voldemort can't perform The Ritual of Blood until it hits her blood, but before then they must drain it first. He'll need an open field covered in Dragonsblood flowers.” Explained Hades as they walked threw the school halls to the main entrance

 

“Why Dragonsblood?” Lupin asked following close behind

 

“To mix with the blood, the petals will react to the moon's light and active the Immortal cells in Robin's blood once it hits it,”

 

“Why dose Voldemort want Robin's blood?” asked Lupin, Hades turned and faced him with dark evil eyes

 

“When Voldemort drinks her blood he will become a demigod and sense she is the daughter of Zeus his power will be increased on top of his own what do you think he'll do with that power?” There was a passion in Hades eyes like he cared, but Lupin was confused he had read up on Hades he honours those who add souls to his kingdom.

 

“I'm confused Hades I've read up on you, you value people who add souls to your kingdom I would think you would want this to happen?” Hades eyes burned with a fury like no other, the flames of hell its self was in his eyes.

 

“I may honour them, but I value Robin more I don't want her added to my kingdom if this ritual takes place Robin will die.” A wave of shock and fear flooded Lupin's face, then determination, he followed Hades outside where a black chariot with two black horses with red eyes that breathed fire waited for them.

 

“Get on, my chariot is faster then your twig.” Said Hades, Lupin got on the chariot the only mortal other then Robin to have ridden it,

 

*~~~~*

 

Harry woke up to an overwhelming honey sweet smell he was laying in a field of dark red star shaped flowers, the last thing he remember was that Cyclops using a portkey, sitting on a stone table was a large gold chalice encrusted with rubies, and blood draining down a small five meter pipe into the chalice Harry looked up and impaled on top of the sharp spear end was Robin unconscious.

 

“ROBIN.” Harry cried, he tried to get up but he his hand were chained to the ground and his wand missing several Death Eaters were gathered around the chalice dressed in there black robes and skull masks throwing petals into the chalice, in the back behind them watching wearing a hooded cloak was a man hunched over stand with the help of a cane he looked sickly like he was dying or dead but wouldn't stay dead, that's when Harry thought about what Robin told him earlier.

 

`The mezza morte curse, he is neither dead nor alive, he can never feel any comforts he can't eat, feel heat, or anything.' It was a partly cloudy night Harry didn't know how late it was but he could see the full moon being uncovered by the trees then covered by clouds, the flowers started to shimmer a blue light under to the moons light, the blood started to shimmer the same as well.

 

“Take her down quickly we only have a short time before Hades finds us.” The Death Eaters did as they were told; they brought Robin down and dropped her next to Harry, she started to move slowly she looked up at what was happening. Voldemort started to drink the blood become more rejuvenated with every swallow,

 

 

 

End Chapter.