Supreme God Chapter 9 - Titans Fall Apart (1)

Chapter 9: The Titans Fall Apart (1)

When the sea gods, goddesses, and creatures heard the name Coeus, the whole seven seas fell in a shell shock intensity. He, Coeus was the embodiment of the celestial axis and the son of Gaia and Uranus, the first King of Gods. He, Coeus was the elder brother of Oceanus and Tethys.

It is of no wonder he dare calls their name openly. Then, the goddess standing next to Coeus should be Phoebe. No wonder the intensity of her wailing cries was overbearingly tyrannical that it tore the seven seas apart.

"Oceanus, I asked of you take care of the well-being of my daughter and grandchildren. You agreed, but look here, now my two daughters and grandchildren are gone!" Phoebe's face flushed with anger.

Oceanus averted his gaze unable to concoct an excuse. Previously, he was occupied with matters of procreation with his wife in the sea. He put aside his duty and cared not for them. The dozens of newborn gods behind him were the fruits of his efforts over the years.

Next to him, Tethys persuaded her sister. "Sister Phoebe, worry not. I'll ask my daughters." Then, she turned around. "Did anyone see what happened?"

Behind her, a weakly, frail, and shy goddess spoke. "It was the colossal python. Goddess Leto and her eldest son fled to the mainland alongside Goddess Asteria. Her daughter, Artemis and the youngest son, Adelos took a boat and journeyed towards the far side of the sea. As for they where they went, I am unsure."

Hearing the name of the python, Phoebe gritted her teeth and rushed to her husband, Coeus. "I already said that Hera is a vile and sinister woman. Since she chased Leto once before, I warned you that there'll be a second time. You did not listen to me. If my daughter and her children meet an accident, I won't forgive you."

Coeus did not speak a word.

Hearing his wife, his countenance grew despondent and his eyes darkened.

He turned to Oceanus, voice calm and soft, yet hinted otherwise. "Oceanus, I asked of you to look after our little granddaughter and grandson. Find them. I will go to Olympus with Phoebe."

Oceanus nodded.

"Do not worry. I will take care of them. What will you do in Olympia? Attack?" He questioned.

"Hera thought that when she became queen of the gods that she thinks she can step on us old gods. We will journey to Olympus and demand an explanation from Zeus and Hera."

"Are you not of the right mind? They are recognized by the gods and goddesses. Though their foundations are unstable they'll soon dominate the gods and living beings as Cronus once did. At this point, anyone who dares bring them embarrassment will only meet death." Oceanus persuaded Coeus.

Coeus remained impassive. "I am different from you. You have many children and thus would need to consider their safety. You endured when Métis was eaten by Zeus… but I only have two daughters, Leto and Asteria. For their safety, I am willing to risk my life."

The goddess of wisdom, Metis, was Oceanus' favorite daughter and she was recognized by the gods as highly intelligent. She once advised Zeus in helping overthrow the rule of Cronus so he may rise and climb the throne as King of Gods.

After Cronus' defeat, Zeus began pursuing Métis and she'd change her shape a many times to avoid his pursuit, but alas', the intelligent goddess grew infatuated with Zeus' love. As she bore his child, Zeus' seized the opportunity and swallowed her whole as Gaia prophesied the birth of her second born child will rise and grow to overthrow the throne of Zeus.

The incident occurred over a decade ago and none dare speak of it in front of Oceanus. After hearing of it from Coeus, Oceanus sighed, sorrow etched on his face.

Phoebe looked at Coeus after seeing Oceanus' melancholic sorrow. "You say too many meaningly words. We must go to Olympus and demand justice for our daughter and her children."

Coeus nodded and the two Titans left.

Thereafter, Tethys immediately ordered her children to find Artemis and Adelos in the seven seas.

The gloomy sky and rumbling waves reflected the mood of the two sea gods.

Chapter end