While the assembled Vanguardians and assorted metas were still reeling from the shock of the EPS' announcement, a large gust of wind blew through the hangar bay. The powerful winds almost forcing everyone back. As suddenly as they came, the winds died away.
A deep, powerful voice sounded in the hangar. "By request of the Prophet, the Pantheon has come to aid the Vanguard in their hour of need!" The metas looked in the sound of the voice. They saw a dark skinned man standing at the head of an assemblage unfamiliar to them. Well, mostly unfamiliar. The Vanguardians recalled the cyclops, Arges, from their previous encounter with Project: Omicron. Grimm had gotten the chance to know Arges' strength and power firsthand in Malta, as well.
The dark skinned demigod spoke again. "I am Aeolus, master of winds. Allow me to introduce my partners." He turned towards the cyclops. "Many of you have met Arges before."
"Yeah, we know him." Grimm began to feel a little uneasy. "There is no need to worry, Grimm. We come as friends today." Arges held out a massive hand towards the biker. Grimm hesitated briefly, then shook the cyclops hand. "I guess we need everyone we can get."
Aeolus continued. "The twins, Castor and Pollux." The dark haired Pollux and light haired Castor stepped forward as one. "Hello, Give Mr. Montag. . ." Castor began, ". . .our regards." Pollux finished for him.
"The god of sleep, Morpheus." Aelous continued his introductions. Morpheus yawned and offered a drowsy "Greetings." Of course, afterwards, no one present would be able to agree on just what Morpheus had said or done, or even what he'd looked like when doing it.
"Stheno, the last Gorgon." Aelous continued. A veiled woman offered a reticent wave to the grouping. "Please respect her wishes for privacy and do not ask her to remove her veil."
"Medea, the sorceress. . ." Aeolus began again. "I can introduce myself, thank you." Medea interrupted, with contempt. "This is not the time, Medea," Aelous cautioned her.
"I must ask you all to be wary around Echo, she has unusual abilities." Aeolus began, standing next to a small, quiet young woman. Echo. . .unusual abilities A voice came from the girl without her moving.
"I must ask you all to be wary around Echo, she has unusual abilities." Aeolus began, standing next to a small, quiet young woman. Echo. . .unusual abilities A voice came from the girl without her moving.
"I must ask you all to be wary around Echo, she has unusual abilities." Aeolus began, standing next to a small, quiet young woman. Echo. . .unusual abilities A voice came from the girl without her moving.
"AArrghhh!" Aeolus pulled himself away with a great effort. "I. . .trust. . .that little demonstration is not lost on anyone."
"And finally, Pandora. Yes, that Pandora." Aelous motioned to a tall, attractive woman with dark, curly hair and an olive complexion. She seemed to have a look on her face of massive responsibility. She held a small wooden chest close to her as if afraid of being separated from it.
"We the Pantheon, will stand by your side in this battle."
