The Meeting Hall of the Gods buzzed with anticipation as Hephaestus and the other deities took their seats. A hush fell over the crowd as 30 mortals were brought into the hall, their faces etched with fear. A voice boomed through the speakers, announcing the rules of the game. The gods listened intently as it was revealed that the competitors were the children of the gods themselves.
Hephaestus felt a surge of anger and disbelief as he spotted his own twins, Leo and Piper, among the competitors. He couldn't believe that they would be forced to participate in such a cruel and twisted game. But as he looked around the room, he saw that the other gods seemed unfazed.
The voice counted down, and the children were given three minutes to run. Hephaestus' heart raced as he watched his children, his eyes scanning their every move. And then, five minutes into the game, a crown icon appeared above Luna's picture.
Luna, Artemis and Orion's kid, was seen taking down a man who had committed unspeakable acts against a child. Hephaestus couldn't help but feel a sense of pride as he watched Luna use barbed wire, bleach, and an arrow to inflict pain and ultimately end his life. But as he watched the man's lifeless body hit the ground, a deep sadness washed over him. This was not the way things were supposed to be.
The other gods began to take notice of Luna's actions, some in admiration, others in fear. Hephaestus found himself torn between his role as a god and his role as a father, struggling to reconcile the two. He turned to Athena, Hercules' kid, and asked her if she thought this was the right thing to do.
Athena responded with a playful insult, "What, you think we should just let them get away with what they've done?" Hephaestus couldn't help but chuckle at Athena's response, realizing that they all had a duty to uphold.
As the game continued, Hephaestus felt a sense of pride for each of his children as they took their turn to inflict pain and ultimately end the lives of the mortals. He knew that this was a difficult task, but he couldn't help but be impressed by their strength and determination.
As the game came to a close, Hephaestus realized that while the game may have been a test of pain and sorrow, it was also a test of their children's strength and resilience. He turned to the other gods and suggested that they should be proud of their children, no matter the outcome. The other gods agreed, and the group began to disperse, leaving Hephaestus alone with his thoughts.
Hephaestus reflected on the events of the day, realizing that while the game may have been difficult, it was also a reminder of the strength and resilience of his children, and the importance of their role as gods. He knew that this was just the beginning, and that there would be many more challenges to come. But he also knew that his children were more than capable of handling whatever came their way.
The End.
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