The Olympian Games 2: Dark Powers

The Olympian Games 2

Xaro Leitz

I leaned back in my chair and exhaled. I watched as the sun dissapeard over the horizion and the moon began to climb it's way into the sky. I looked out over the moutain range at the leaves changing color in the cool autum air. It was peaceful at The Headquarters for once; no natural disasters, no civil unrest, no mad man bent on world destruction.

"At last some peace and quie---." My thoughts were interupted by a blinding light. I closed my eyes and groaned, that could mean only one thing. Reluctantly I opened my eyes and saw a man leaning against the railing of my deck. He was wearing a wind breaker, running shorts and a helmet with wings sticking out the sides, a messanger bag was slung over his shoulder. In his hands he held a staff with two live snakes.

"Hermes," I said rising from my chair and extending a hand. "To what do I owe this visit?"

Hermes smiled and shook my hand. "I have a message for you from Lord Hades."

I retracted my hand like I'd grabbed something hot. "What does Hades want with me?"

Hermes recahed into his bag and brought out an envelope with my name written in red. I carefully opened it, thinking something would jump out and bite me. Instead I found a letter again written in red. The thought of blood crossed my mind but I quickly waved it away.

"Xaro Leitz," The letter began. "I, Hades Lord of the Underworld, and Warden of the Dead ask you to be my champion for this years Olympian Games. The games will test you, and your abilities against other heroes who will be competing against you. I am counting on you Xaro.

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