12.04.1765
The Queen of Paradise Island sat on her Throne and waited for Artemis. Her greatest Warrior had returned from a Mission that had forced her to leave the protection of the Island. It had been the first one for over thousands Years. But one of her oracle had told her that this was important. Hippolyta had sending Artemis because she was capeable of doing such a Job. In Combat she was only matched by her and maybe in a few hundred Years her Daugther Diana. But it wasn’t the fact that she could be hurt that troubled Hippolyta. For over 1400 Years the Amazons had ignored the World out there. They had no Idea what had happened.
Her Guards informed her that she had returned and with a Wink of her Hand the Queen ordered them to let her come inside. She looked at her noble Warrior and noticed that she was injured on the shoulder. This was almost unthinkable. Artemis had strict Orders to stay away from battles.
“Artemis. Explain yourself. Who did this to you?” She asked even before Artemisia could bow her head before her queen.
“I am ashamed to say it my queen but this wound was bought to me by a men.” Artemis said and looked to the Ground. She was truly ashamed of this.
“What man could even hope to injure you? Or did the coward attack you while you slept?”
“No my queen. He used a weapon I have never seen before. It was my fault. I underestatmet him dearly. I will take any punishment that you command.
“A weapon? What kind of weapon?” the Queen asked suspicious. What weapon could give a Men the Power to hurt a Amazon Elite Warrior.
The mighty amazon offered her a strange device and explained. “hey call it a musket. Most men are using it out there. It fires a small piece of mental away… with fire and smoke. It must be dark magic of the worst kind.” While she spoke she offered Hippolyta a small Weapon. It was smaller than a short Sword and looked strange. It didn’t look like a Weapon. A short Pipe from Metal was build on the upper side but she had no Idea how this could work.
“Bring this Artefact to our sisters inside the Temple and then go to the healers my sister. I fear that we will need your strength sooner than we think.”
“Yes my queen.” Said Artemis and after bowing towards her she left the Temple.
Two month later at the Temple of Athena
Hippolyta kneeled in front of her Goddess and hoped that the Protector of her Sisters would listen to her Pleas.
“Mighty Athena. Please hear your devote Believer. I need your wisdom.”
An ancient and friendly female voice answered the begging of Hippolyta. The Statue seemed to live as the Voice echoed.
Hippolyta, queen of the amazon’s. Raise on your feet. I don’t want to see you on your knees. So let me hear your worries so that I can help you.
“Mighty Athena. The world outside our home has changed drastically. The men have found new ways to kill each other. It is a weapon based on alchemy and not on magic. My scouts told me that honour isn’t out there any longer. I fear that our island isn’t safe any longer.”
“As long as my magic lays over this island no men and no woman can find it without your permission. This is my word and it is unbreakable.” She heard the Voice of Athena and it sounded peaceful as ever.
Normally the words of the God should have erased the worries in her, but the Queen was alarmed by what here scouts had found in the last few weeks. Giant ships with cannons made of steel and gunpowder. The sword was now almost only as a decorative weapon used by men. And then the prisoner wanted to talk with her. For hundreds of years he had been quite but lately he started to gain back some of his old power. So she travelled to the hidden Cave were always one Amazon stood Guard at his Cell. Normally it was totally idiotic to keep him imprisoned out here but Hippolyta knew what Powers the Prisoner had and she didn’t trust him. It was better to keep him away from the major Places on this Island.
“Speak fast Ares. I am not in the mood to talk to you.”
“Oh my dear hypo. How I missed this conversations. How is Diana? Still save?” Ares spoke from inside the Cell. Even imprisoned his Voice echoed with raw Power.
“She is doing well and she will be a good queen when I fall in battle. Don’t hope that she will free you.” Hippolyta said angry. She didn’t like how he talked to her.
“Oh she won’t have to. I can feel the storm coming…. I can feel the energies of war. NOT any war…..the biggest war in history. Then not even this prison can keep me.”
“Nobody will ever find you here. I had a talk with Athena right now. She promised me again that no men or woman can find this place.” Hippolyta said with a stern Voice and was ready to leave this stupid God alone.
“Oh my poor hypo. She. Nobody can FIND it. But that is not the same… as enter isn’t it?” Ares said laughing and let the Queen leave with a very worried face.
For days she thought of what he meant but couldn’t find an answer until it happened suddenly that her warriors brought a Men to her. He was a shipwrecked and had been able to find the island out of poor need. Now she knew what Ares meant. Nobody who was searching this island could hope to find it. But someone in dire need or danger could reach it. Athena had always protected the innocent. Then she did something that almost cost her Throne After using the sacred Golden Lasso on the Men she allowed her Sisters to share her bed with him. Diana had been the last born Amazon and it had been a gift from the gods. Something told her that the nation of the Amazon’s needed to raise in numbers. Also she wanted to see the outcome of a mix between immortal amazon’s and mortal men.
6.7.1813
The Queen walked around the Island and prepared for her journey. Never before she had went to Olympus directly and met Zeus and the other Gods. But last hundred years had showed her that the world was even more dangerous now as she thought. She smiled as she saw the next Generation of Amazon’s training with her true blood sisters as equals. For more than one hundred years the Amazon’s send scouts out into the world now and captured men that were worthy of impregnate the Amazon’s who wished it. The new Amazon’s had the same strength and immortality than the true blood Amazon’s of the first generation.
As Hermes brought her to Mount Olympus she stared around like a new-born child. The palace of Zeus was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen in her life. Right in front of her the giant gods looked down at her. Zeus, Poseidon, Hera, Hepohaistos, Apollon, Athena and Aphrodite had been met in a huge chamber that was built in Gold and Silver.
“Queen of the Amazon’s. Zeus will now hear your plead. Speak mortal.” Zeus said and with each of his Words the Ground seemed to be shaking. She had never felt the Urge to knee before a Men but she had to use all of her Willpower to stay on her Feet. Zeus wasn’t just a Men. He was the Father of the Gods.
“Mighty Zeus. Father of the Gods. I have come to this place to ask you for permission the fight a war against the humanity.”
Many of the gods started to laugh at her words but Zeus demanded that they sound be silent. It was only a Wink of his Hand but all the other Gods shut down at once.
“Why do you want to fight a war?”
“Mighty Zeus. The world has changed. No longer do the Gods rule over the world. Science and ignorance is now the drive behind the People in the Countries. For two thousand years we have tried to hide in our little island while outside magic was replaced by science and the power of our gods started to weaken. I won’t let this happen. I would be happy to walk in your Name but by my honour. I will walk without you blessing if necessary.” She said and tired to look as convident as she could.
“And how do you think you can battle millions of men?” Apollon asked and the Queen smiled.
“Behind every strong men stands an even stronger wife. When men want War they will get it. They will die in numbers never thinkable before and then they will need the use of woman to keep their empires working.” Hippolyta answered the Good of the Sun.
“And then you plan to infiltrate them?” Zeus said and it was clear that he was unsure of this plan.
“Yes mighty Zeus. We have studied their world now and stole their science. Also we increased the number of our ranks.” My Warriors have learned the new Ways of the World. We learned how the Men and Woman outside our Island think. We have stolen their Technology and improved it as far as we could.”
“What is with your prisoner?” Zeus question hit the Queen like a hammer. She had awaited this but was still unsure how to answer.
“The amazon’s have sworn to guard him for all eternity. A world full of war would give him unthinkable power. Maybe even enough to fight his own father. We cannot risk to let him free. He would be the strongest weapon we have in our arsenal but would we be able to control him. I don’t think so. I would die before I would let him out of his Cell!”
It seemed that Zeus was pleased with her answer and spoke. “I see wisdom in your Plan Queen of the Amazon’s. Also you and your sisters have earned our trust by guarding my Son. I say. We will give you our blessing but beware. Each of the gods will only help you one time in your war. You can ask us for only one time and one thing. This is your War and not ours. Also I allow each of my children and my brother’s to hand one item to you. Forged with the power of the gods. How you use them is yours alone. In return I demand that in each corner of this world is a temple that is worthy of us. Zeus has spoken.
Hippolyta couldn’t believe her luck. This was far more than she could have hoped. The first one that rose was Hephaistos. The God of the Forge smiled down at her.
“I give you this bracelet. Each bracelet that an Amazon wears and touches these Bracelet here will double her strength and ability to deflect weapons. But beware. If you lose these ones the power will disappear. With such Bracelets your Warriors will be able to protect themselves against all Kind of Weapon. Even Weapon based on Science!”
Then his Wife rose and offered her a beautiful orb. Aphrodite was even lovelier than she had thought.
“This my dear is the Orb of Truth. It will bring the truth to everyone who is near it. The more powerful we became the more powerful it will become. You will be able to build your own orbs but they will only be like antennas for this one. No Mortal will be able to resist the Orb of Truth and the longer they stay in his Area the more they will accept the Truth.”
Then Athena rose and smiled.
“I will give it you my beloved owl IOS. She knows many things and will guide you through your dangerous times with wisdom and knowledge. But be good to her.”
The next one was Apollon.
“From me you will get the sand watch of time with it you can restore time for the last 24 hours but only 3 times it shall work. The only Person that will remember the last 24 Hours will be the Person who used the Watch.”
As Zeus Brother Poseidon rose from his Chair it was clear that he was against this War, but he wouldn’t say anything that would go against Zeus Order.
“From me you only get a warning. Deep inside my realm lies an old Kingdom. Do never start war against it or you will lose everything.” Hippolyta was unsure what she should think about it but she noticed that all the other Gods. They feared whatever was under the Ocean. What could a frightened a God like Zeus exepted a Titan?
Then Hera came to her. “From me you shall get my blessing. Go in my name queen of the amazon’s and all monsters will follow your command.”
Then Zeus himself rose up and offered her one of his lightning’s without any further words.
“You may leave now queen of the amazon’s but beware. Not even we have ever tried to fight against the entire mankind. The blood that we would have slayed could maybe rise our fathers from their prison.”
But before she left the Room a dark Shroud appeared from nothing and out of the Dark Mist rose Hades. The lower Gods rose as the Ruler of the Underworld appeared so suddenly. Only Zeus and Poseidon stayed calm and looked at their Brother.
Hades looked around and smiled arrogant at the younger Gods. “My Dear Hippolyta. Let me, Hades, give you a Present too…. I offer you the Control over the Kraken!” he said after a short dramatic Pause and the Gods rose up in Shock. Apollon yelled at Hades.
“Are you Insane Hades! How can you…” before he could finish his Sentence he was on his Knees and Hades pointed his pitchfork on the Heart of Apollon.
“Beware my Brother. Apollon is young and isn’t aware of your Status… And you my Son.” Zeus said as he looked at Apollon. “I said ALL of the Gods can give her a Present! And If I would be you.. I would be quiet now before Hades shows you why he is my Brother!”
Apollon nodded and Hades smiled down at him and finally his Weapon disappeared in thin Air. Hippolyta stared in disbelieve at Hades. An Immortal like her should control the Kraken? With this Monster on her Side nothing could hope to withstand her.
1913
“My queen. It has begun. Our assimilation of the Prince had drove Germany into the war. Now all major armies of the old and the new world fight against each other. They call it the world war one. Our strategy seems to take fruits. On the front lines men dies to the billions for a few feet of ground. This war is so typical for men.”
“How is our prisoner?“
“We have tripled our guards. Ares seems to feel the energy of war. He is sure to be free soon but until now our seams are intact.”
“I understand. Did you find any clues about the two warriors of the prophecy?”
“No my queen. I am not sure what we are looking for to be honest.”
“I am not sure either. But the Oracle spoke of two fighter that would destroy us if they are united. We are so close and our steps are careful calculated. I don’t want to risk it because of two men. Do you understand me?”
Her warriors nodded and left the throne room. With a little fear she thought back to the day she had heard the prophecy.
“A warrior child has started his journey. His ship travels through the darkest night. His journey is the longest of all. He will arrive when the world needs him dearly. A warrior he doesn’t want to be but no mortal or immortal will be able to crush him. Apollon himself will lend him his strength and the sun glows in his eyes.”
“He alone would be a dangerous men bur there is another. The dark ghost of fear. Hidden in shadow drifted by justice he is the demon that cannot die. The demon that can’t be seen. The demon that will see all hidden secrets. The Lord and master of the night with his army of million dark wings in the sky that scream for all eternity. “
“When both of them unite your plan will fail my queen. Remember this words. Separate they and you will win. Let it happen and you will lose all... even your own daughter.”
The Queen hadn’t problems with losing this war. It had been a possibility from the first moment. But losing Diana would be something different. Before this would happen she would even release Ares. Nothing a mother wouldn’t do for his child.
But until now she hadn’t found anything about these two fighters. The prophecy was around 80 years old so the first one was already dead or an immortal like herself. Maybe even a demi God like Hercules. And this was something that worried her. Her plans had been careful calculated. The war she had created would destroy the armies of men. From this moment she would only need a few more years until she would attack in full force.
1939
My lady. Hitler has made his first step. He has attacked Poland and conquered it with a few days. I fear that the rumours are true. He is holding the spear of destiny or at least one fragment of it. The Germans Haa rebuild much faster than we thought. Maybe we should wait until this war is over...
My sisters. There is no turning back now. We have set everything in motion now and we will crush whoever is in our way. Bring our agents in position. Is the young Elizabeth ready?