Archived:The Quest for the Rogue Lion/Confronting the Lion and the Goddess

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''Ruth walks out of the church and sits down on it's steps. She begins to think about the life she led so far and realizes that she had so much to live for. There was so much that she wanted to do and to accomplish that it seemed unfair for her to be placed in this position. She never wanted to receive a fate crueler than death, but she had very little choice in the matter. She never really thought of Aelous as her father, nor did she think of her sibling of her cabin as her brothers and sisters. In her mind she only had 4 sisters who all are safely back at camp. ''

''She takes a deep breath and notes that the sunset, she loved how the sky is of mixtures of blue, yellow, and pink. It is seeing that sun disappears and that the moon reappears that reminds her of the simple joys that life had to offer her, and it is in these moments that she will cherish. She knows that soon Atlanta will be arriving to hunt down the Aphrodite kid, and once she arrives Atlanta will have to find away of stopping her. Only after stopping Atlanta will the real fight begin, one who she fears that she will never walk away from. She hears a noise coming from the bushes, Ruth knows Atlanta is nearby. ''

Ruth: So I see you finally arrived. All that speed and you couldn't even show up on time. She didn't hear or see the lioness. What happen did a bunch of Golden apples distracted you again.  Ruth then hear a low snarl, and realized she is agitating the lioness. You know Aphrodite did hire me to stop you. This time the snarling gets louder. Then again I will be pissed two if someone had hurt my kids for no good apparent reason.

''Atlanta had jump out of the bushes and start heading for Ruth, but before she could reach her Ruth fly to the air. This causes Atlanta to hit her head against the churches door.''

Ruth: You know they say you can run faster than the wind, and being that the sperm donor to my conception is Aelous. Atlanta looks confuses has she tries to jump up to reach Ruth with her claws I wonder if you can run faster than me. Lets test that shall we.Ruths smiles as Atlanta roars. Catch me if you can. ''Ruth then flies at top speed in one direction as Altlanta follows her. It was then when the other quester come out the church only to see the lioness chasing after Ruth.''

Alvie:Crap! We are never going to catch them at the rate they are going. She says as she looks at the lioness and Ruth running away.

Sister Mary Agatha: Well I wouldn't say that my dear. The other questers turn around to see Sister Mary Agatha behind them There is a way for you to catch up to them, but it is going to cost you.

''Meanwhile Ruth continues to fly until she reaches an alley way with a dead end, she realizes that she could fly over Atlanta and escape, but all she really wanted to confront Atlanta without ever getting hurt. So she flies back down as her face turns into one of joy to one of anger and acceptance, Atlanta is about to launch her attack on Ruth, when Ruth began to speak''

Ruth: You know luring you here was easier than I thought; Atlanta stops and looks around for anyone else in the area, but I needed to talk to you in private. Atlanta stops and looks at demigod curiously. You think you are the only one that has ever been punished without reason, and justice. I know how you are feeling, I know how much pain you are feeling right now, but that doesn't excuse for you to kill though innocent people.

''Ruth notes how Atlanta face remains unchanged, but neither one notices the rest of group along with a hellhound arriving and hiding in the corner. Who are all surprised to see Ruth isn't hurt, and Atlanta not attacking her.''

Ruth:I spend 7 years of my life in jail for defending myself against a man who was going to mug me. ''Atlanta. along with the other quester look surprised to hear Ruth confession. Since they didn't know anything about this until this moment.'' He slipped and accidentally impaled himself. The a*sshole died instantly, while I was convicted of murder and was doomed to spend 15 years in prison.

''Atlanta goes from being surprised to being sad, since she sympathized with Ruth. She understands who terrible it must feel to receive a punishment for a crime that she never committed. She spend the few century pulling Rhea chariot around along with her good for nothing husband.''

{C}Ruth:You want to hear what the really funny part about this is my mother who gave me up from adoption, she bribed the defense and prosecution to withhold evidence. She hated me so damn much that she didn't want me around, and Aelous he didn't even brother to show up or send any satyrs or demigods to help. He abandon me to my fate, and I was lucky since eventually I was released after my friend hired a lawyer for me who found this whole sh*t out. I didn't want to kill anyone, I just wanted my life back.

''Ruth the looks at Atlanta in the eyes as she through her weapons and armor toward the ground away from her. This surprised everyone that was watching the scene unfold.''

Ruth: But If you have to get your revenge on someone, punish me for the sins that was done to you. Kill me, scar me, or do what ever you wish want to me, but please don't hurt anyone else. ''Atlanta thinks for a moment before she begins to runs toward Ruth, as she waited for the lioness to hit her. ''

Alvie: NO!

''Alvie Yells as she tries to stop Atlanta from hurting Ruth, but to no avail. Atlanta reaches Ruth before Alvie, and much to everyone suprise Atlanta rubs her head against Ruth leg while she remains purring. Altanta wanted to show ruth that she meant no harm, and that she did fell bad for actions that she had done. It just she been treated like an animal for so long that she has forgotten who was she.''

Voice: Just what in the hell do you think you are doing?

'''Ruth looks ahead to see a very p*ssed Aphrodite in front of her. Atlanta strats to snarl, only for her to stop when Ruth shakes her head.''

Ruth: What do you mean?

Aphrodite: What do I mean? What do I mean? Why is that thing still alive?

Atlanta winces at this.

Ruth: That isn't a thing, her name is Atlanta, and she is my new freind.

'Atlanta nods her head in agreement.

Aphrodite: She isn't your friend, she is a monster.

Ruth:She is not? She was under duress after being punished for a crime that she didn't even commit.

Aphrodite: Do not speak of things you do not understand.

Ruth: You will be surprise about what I can understand.

Aphrodite: She had sex in a goddess temple.

Ruth:After you used your powers to make her and her husband do the horizontal tango.

Aphrodite: Her husband didn't make good on the deal he made for the golden apples

Ruth: A deal he made before her marriage, and thoughs apples were used against to her.

Aphrodite: Well if she would just chose a husband none of this would have happen.

Ruth: She was morning the loss of her one true love, she had to no interest in being with anyone. Excuse me, but that loss take a while to go away.

Aphrodite:Show some respect child I am a goddess.

Ruth: It Doesn't mean that you are not liable for the harm that you have done to others.

Aphrodite: I can make your love life a living hell, you will never be able to have child.

Altlanta then hides behind Ruth

Ruth: Oh gee, I won't ever have children.Ruth smiles No, wait there is always artificial insemination.

Aphrodite: You know that take the pleasure out of the process.

A loud booming voice came behind everybody.

Voice: Will you two stop it!

Everyone turns around to see see Rhea coming toward them with her chariot and a lion pulling it.

Aphrodite/ Ruth: She started it... Did not.

Rhea: Will both of you be quiet! Now I am hear for my lion, who had escape. Rhea sees Atlanta hiding behind Ruth. Atlanta come. Atlanta doesn't come. Atlanta don't make me go over there. Rhea then gets off the chariot to get the lion only to to see Ruth blocking. Child get out of my way.

Ruth: No! If Atlanta has to be lion than you will have to turn me into one too.

Alvie then shadow travel to Ruth's side.

Alvie: If she is being turned into a lion, points at Ruth then you will have to turn me too.

Aphrodite as a dumbfound look on her face

Aphrodite: You can't be serious.

Serena: My lady I have served you in good standing since I arrived at camp but I have to agree with the girls. Altlanta has done nothing that is not in her nature and she deserves her freedom. I would not wish to displease you and lose the rights as your priestess, but I can not serve someone I cannot respect.

Rhea looks shocked

Rhea: Why do all of you care about whether or not she is human or lion?

Ruth: It not about what she did or what she didn't do, but it is about whom she represents. She is one the few heroines in greek mythology who showed that women can be equal to men. Now don't get me wrong, I like men especially with big packages.

Serena: kneels to Aphrodite and bowsa her head I am sorry my lady but I do have to leave your servicebecause I have found love and wish to spend a life time with him. Please release me in good standing?

Aphrodite: smiles and nods I will release you to Yin and bless your love as it is true, but you may keep your private room and just have it move to your mothers cabin.

Serena then stands and joins the other two girls facing Rhea in defense of the lion