Chapter 39
The trip back to the ship was a pleasant one, Talis was overjoyed at being free at last and asked if could follow Vasos on his journey to the second quest.
“Any and all of my skills are at your disposal my friend.” Declared Talis.
“We’d be lucky to have you with us my friend.” Smiled Vasos, looking out over the water to the ship.
Staring at the ship Vasos could see another larger vessel not too far away from theirs, he hoped that it was friendly but the way their luck usually ran probably not. “That’s not good.” He said.
“Certainly not, that is one of Chrysaor’s ships although I don’t know who he would have got to man it.”
Quickly the two of them got into the long boat and rowed as fast as they could to get to the ship and if necessary help their comrades defend the ship, Vasos knew the other two demigods could protect themselves but still he couldn’t help but worry a little, besides he was eager to tell others what had happened in his fight and also find out if there was any news from Kol yet.
Heroically Vasos and Talis stormed onto the deck of the ship ready for a fight only to find Sander and Sevrrir completely hammered drunk and attempting to sing songs with their arms around one another.
“Wow that was a lot of noise, what’s all of the racket about Vasos?” Questions Sevrrir trying to get to his feet and falling back down.
“What’s with the ship?” Vasos asks pointing at the massive vessel floating aimlessly next to theirs.
“That was the tie breaker ship, the great king of the world here won.” Sander answers slugging Sevrrir in the arm.
“What nonsense are you talking about?”
“We had a bet, whoever defeated and destroyed the most enemies won. The loser has to call the winner great king of the world for two days. I lost and was supposed to start calling Sevrrir that tomorrow but what the hell. I love this guy.”
“That’s right! I am the great king of the world!” Slurs Sevrrir spilling his drink all over Talis.
“That’s wonderful but you aren’t the winner, I am. I defeated the most enemies out of the three of us, so starting tomorrow you can call me the great king of the world.” Laughs Vasos.
“Hey nobody said that you were part of the bet.” Whines Sevrrir. “Isn’t that right Sander?”
He looks at Sander but he is staring wide eyed at Talis slowly looking all the way up from his hoofs to his head. “Hey, I hate to tell you but did you know that someone changed your legs into a horse?”
“Oh my god, what ever shall I do?” Talis jokes.
“Don’t worry buddy we’ll get you right, it could be worse you could look like him.” Sander giggles pointing at Sevrrir.
“Yeah.” He agrees for a second. “Wait what?”
“Anyway as fun as this has been I need to know if Kol has sent a message.” Sighs Vasos kicking Sander in the leg.
“Kol’s great but no we haven’t heard anything from him yet.” Sander replies passing out right after answering.
“I was afraid of that.” Looking at Sevrrir he finds him snoring as well. “Great, well Talis it looks like it’s just you and me.”
“No offense Vasos but I haven’t been able to drink in a very long time Chrysaor wouldn’t allow it, so I’m planning on joining these two in a bit.”
“I suppose we could all use a bit of rest given the events of the day, I’ll have the ship take us back to Argos so we can relax and I can talk to some people about the next quest.”
“What is the quest anyway?” Queries Talis picking up Sander’s flask and taking a huge drink.
Vasos is about to answer when the golden bird descends from the sky landing on the deck in front of him.
“I’m sorry Talis but I need to hear this message, I’ve been worried about some friends on a different quest.”
“Think nothing of it Vasos I have Sander’s magic flask to keep me occupied, would you like to be alone?”
“Not at all, feel free to listen.”
Vasos presses the button enthusiastically waiting to hear the message. “Hail Vasos, I’m sure that this message finds you alive and well with a quest completed at least that’s what I’m hoping. We just got back to the ship, the first quest was difficult, we found the lost god Od. Regrettably Od had not wanted to be found, he took control of Hallthor and Curios sending them to kill me. At the same time he flooded the forest I was in with some dark elves, nasty little beasts. To make a long story short I survived the forest and my friends.” He laughs for a second. “Although I couldn’t tell you exactly how, I felt weird for a moment and then powers happened that I’m not even sure I have. I mean, I’m not sure it was me. The voice I told you about spoke directly to me offering aid during the fight, I refused other than for whoever it is to take a message to Freyja for me. Od said that there was more to me than I have been told and the voice indicated the same held true for us both and to make things more confusing the voice told me it was not the goddess we owe the favor to. Currently we are going to try and get to Asgard (after some rest) where our second quest is positioned, wish us luck because I’m sure we’re going to need it. I have to steal the hair Loki cut off of Lady Sif and somehow I doubt he’ll be willing to give it. Anyway let me know how you guys are doing, I’m a little bit worried about you. I just want to make sure everyone’s okay.”
The message ends leaving Vasos with a warm feeling knowing that the others are okay. Despite the fact that he’s never met them he feels like they are part of his family.
“Thank the gods they’re alright.” He voices with a relaxed breath while pressing the button. “Hail Kol, there is no need to worry little brother we were indeed successful in our venture. I’m overjoyed to hear that you were successful on your quest and everyone is alright. As for ours, I fought Chrysaor in front of his stronghold right after I defeated his aunts the two gorgons known as Stheno and Euryale. I know what you mean about feeling peculiar at the end of the fight I felt different and then was able to lift more weight than I ever have, although no bizarre voice spoke with me. So I’m not sure what’s happening to us or why, I will pray to my mother for an answer but who knows if she’ll tell me. Currently, the others are passed out or passing out from drinking. I’m taking the ship back to Argos for the night so we will be safe. While there I’m going to ask around and hopefully find some information or rumors about where the armor of Achilles is located, that is my next quest. Good luck on your next task Kol and be careful.”
As the bird glides off into the distance Vasos takes the helm ordering the ship to take them to Argos.
“Talis we’re here, are you going to stay on the ship or head out into the city with me to see the king and queen?” He questions grabbing Sevrrir picking him up and throwing me over his shoulder.
“I believe I will stay on the ship, I know without a doubt that I will not be able to walk back here when I’m done drinking. During your message I couldn’t help but over hear that you have been tasked with finding and obtaining the armor of Achilles, I know where it is. I have been alive for over three hundred years and in that time I have tried many quests and one of them was to obtain the armor for myself. It was over a hundred years ago but it may still be there, I have to warn you that to get there is a perilous journey. I never made it to the island it’s located on myself the danger was too great.” Talis says gravely as he plucks Sander off the deck.
“Where exactly is the armor located?” Vasos questions leading him to the sailor quarters.
“The island of the sirens.”
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