Mars Munitions
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Harmony's voice crackled worriedly over the intercom. "Mister M-Mars? You have visitors. . .they're very insistent. . ."
"Send them up, Harmony. I've been expecting them." Alexander Mars was gone. In his place stood Ares, God of War. "Deimos, Phobos, heel." The two massive dogs sat next to the desk, growling. "Bellona, stand ready."
"Yes, lord. Do you really expect them to be a challenge?" Bellona spoke from beneath her hood, the red veins that streaked over her face, briefly visible.
"Aeolus' little band of misfits and outcasts? Hardly! I will relish destroying them."
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The Pantheon entered the building, with the exception of the massive Arges, who remained behind to watch the ship, and the Void, who remained unconscious.
"Top floor, the private elevator is ready." Harmony said, as the group filed past her. Medea cocked an eyebrow appreciatively. "Not bad, dear, but shorten the skirt. Maybe tease your hair out a little. . ."
"Medea," Aeolus half turned, "We are here on business."
The sorceress sighed. "Sometimes Aeolus, you are such a bore." Medea gestured and a slip of paper with her phone number on it appeared in her hand. She handed it to the started receptionist. "Call me." She winked as she joined the rest of the crew on Mars' private elevator.
The group was silent on the long ride to the top floor of the building. Each mired in their own thoughts.
The Gemini thought of his twin, and the sacrifice made to attempt to gain information for Aeolus' cause. He could not help but bear some resentment, although he did believe in their quest.
Pandora, as always, focused on her urn.
The Gorgon's hair writhed excitedly. The group inched back as much as possible. She smiled at this.
Icarus Sidewinder smiled nervously at Stheno. "Charming friends, you have here, Ly-Ly."
Stheno sidled closer to Icarus. "You know, we gorgons have ways of lovemaking that put you humans to shame. Think about it, pretty one." Stheno giggled at Icarus' frightened face under her veil.
"I'll keep it in mind," Sidewinder moved over to the other side of the She-Wolf's body.
Lykopis could not help but stifle an inner laugh. She had been nervous about joining this group initially, but soon found her doubt and fears fading. She had found herself feeling something. . .a kinship to these beings that she did not even feel among Vanguard Europe. Perhaps this was what she had been waiting for. Perhaps the Pantheon was her destiny. . .
Ding!
"Top floor." Icarus said a little too quickly. "Everybody out!" Sidewinder hurried out as Echo said behind him. "Out out out."
They approached the office doors the name Alexander Mars, C. E. O. written boldly in bright red paint. The door swung open at their approach.
"Enter!" The booming voice sounded from within, "And face, Ares in his domain!"
