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Endora, HA! She'd make QUITE the mother-in-law. Haleigh thought, but didnt say aloud.... she put on her game face instead, and even the displeasure seemed to melt away to an unreadable expression.

She arrives with the rest at the gates of Mount Olympus, and motions for Persephone, Guardian, and Nicolas to go ahead of her. The others looked round at the opulent decor, but Haleigh immediately eyed the one occupant. In fact, she seemed not to notice the surroundings at all, and even less to be impressed by them.... she watches surreptitiously as Persephone interacts with Athena, and notes the hostility. The more intense the bickering gets, the more Haleigh looks like a caged tiger.... everytime Athena says something, Haleigh looks like she is about to speak, but then she falls back, and even allows a smirk at a couple of Perse's more bold remarks. There's that iron grit.... don't you back down Ava. Haleigh has always been torn in the past-- in her and Ava's past-- When they were younger, she stepped in alot for her sister, but as they grew up and got into their teens, Haleigh realized that Ava needed to find her own strength, the strength she would need to someday stand up for herself. But it was a fine line.... and in the life and death situtations they were in nowadays, Haleigh found it harder NOT to step in sooner. If she could have her way, she'd protect Ava from all this. She lamented that her attempt to do just that had failed.

Haleigh almost jumped forward when Athena HIT Perse... but when she saw Ava STARING her down, and then SPIT at her, she fell back once more.... Atta girl. She mused, biding her time. In the back of her mind she knew that in her now LIMITED power capacity, she might not stand a chance against the Goddess of War.... but at the same time she knew that she would blow her cover to smithereens the moment her sister-- or any other teammate, for that matter-- needed her.

That moment seemed to come quite soon, as Athena drew a SWORD and prepared to bring it down upon Persephone, and Haleigh finally raised a hand, ready and now willing to blow their little role playing game out of the water and stop Athena from using the sword. She knew that no one else was here-- no one was visible, and Athena had her back to Haleigh, making it all too easy to pull the sword from Athena's hands, but instead, showing a good deal of both self control and foresight, she played it safe, and rather than all out halting the sword in midswing, she slowed it, and she was relieved to find Persephone was quick enough on her feet to block the oncoming weapon. Haleigh quickly pulled her hand in as Zeus entered and attacked... and while she wanted to take hole of Athena's sword and SMACK him with the flat of it, she knew their odds here were quickly dwindling. WHY had they come here again? She caught eyes with Delilah, and could tell that she wanted to do something too... but Alison was being still.... and Haleigh took that as a sign to wait... just a little while longer. We REALLY have to get better communications going on. CHRIST, why didn't I make everyone wear the earpieces??

Aphrodite came in next, and took to pleading with Zeus. Haleigh damn near rolled her eyes. Oh, YEAH... that's really going to do it. Why don't you promise to give him a KISS. Fricken Goddess of Love. Gimme a break.
 
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[ a chime sounded off...it was something similar to what you wouldve heard if Karen or MORGAN had been using their magicks..but the tone was lower...it was louder..more pronounced. Persephone was enveloped in a swirl of BRIGHT WHITE orbs and whisked away from Zeus' grip. the haunting, rushing sound echoed in the air around them as the column of swirling orbs flew to the point of origin....HECATE, the goddess of witch craft.]

[ she stood with her hand posed in a gesture, pointing at the direction of Zeus and where Persephone was.]

its not NICE to gang up on people, Zeus. Your blustering doesnt proove anything, except that you ALWAYS want to be the center of attention.

[ she snapped her fingers almost dismissively and Persephone was now reconstituted BEHIND her with a crash of thunder heradling the excution of that magick. it seemed to be a form of TELEBLINKING, but UNLIKE Alison, Hecate didnt have to CALL OUT the object that she wanted to use the power on. ]

even when its NOT about you.

[ the thunder rolled and echoed, fading away as Hecate's lofty tone filled the air. her stance, her posture exuded confidence and a coolness about her that wouldnt be shaken by anyone.]

If Persephone and Athena want to fight it out...then let THEM have at it. Besides, don't you have some other female on Earth you should be spying via your scrying pool while you engage in pleasures of the flesh to the sight of her nakedness?

[ Hecate had NO problem calling things as she saw them, and Zeus' rampant womanizing was no secret to anyone on Olympus.]

You proove NOTHING by doing this, save that you are as ABUSIVE as you are IMPULSIVE with women...women who will TOLERATE IT that is.

[ of them all, Athena, Hecate, Artemis and Demeter were the only goddesses strong enough to keep zeus in check. even HERA sometimes had a hard time with that.]


[ looking behind her to Persephone.]

Welcome back, Persephone. You rushed out of here before you could admire the fire you started, but I guess you knew that the flames would be fanned by your return.

[ noticing the daggers]

those fit you good, dont they? Looks like you've gained some dexterity from the last time you used them.
 
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:: With her oxygen supply abruptly cut off, Persephone couldn't even gasp before she was taken into a vice grip by Zeus. Typical...stepping in at the last minute to make himself look bolder than he really was. With her hands gripping tightly against his, her nails dug into his skin, drawing blood. But he didn't flinch. Feeling faint, trying desperately to suck in any air, suddenly her body was enveloped in orbs. Disappearing from Zeus' grip and appearing behind Hecate, Persephone sat hunched over on the floor, coughing out as she held her bruised throat. ::

:: Feeling Aphrodite's delicate touch on her shoulder, Persephone began to stand, with her assistance. ::

"Taking a woman....from behind...as always...Zeus. You're a pig."

:: Her voice horse and her words drawn out as she continued to catch her breath, Persephone held Aphrodite's assisting hands while she continued to gather her strength. Looking to Hecate, Persephone gave her a coy smirk as her old friend addressed her. ::

"You know me....any chance to rub...salt into wounds...."
 
- Where Persephone was, Hecate was not far behind her. They were very close friends, which made the other Gods extremely nervous. Woman of such power, teaming up, was not a good in their eyes. Frankly, Aphrodite found it wonderful to know that Persephone had a trusting friend in Hecate. Seeing the Goddess of Witchcraft appear and whisk Persephone away from Zeus' grip, Aphrodite glared harshly before decending down the stairs to Persephone's aid. -

- Kneeling down, Aphrodite placed her hand on Persephone's shoulder, looking carefully over her. Seeing she was alright, she slowly assisted Persephone up, holding the majority of the weak goddess weight onto her own body. -

"Persephone, why must you taunt them. You have nothing to proove them or anyone else for that matter."

- Sighing out. -

"I will never understand this struggle for power."
 
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Nicolas stepped forward impulsively when Zeus grabbed Persephone, only to see Hecate and Aphrodite intervene successfully on her behalf. He held himself in check as he watched the Pantheon interact, and he was surprised at how...ordinary they were in their mannerisms.

Aphrodite was drop-dead gorgeous, but that seemed to be it. Hecate though was impressively good-looking, and had one hell of a wit to her. He was impressed to see the source of what he saw in Morgan to some degree. Nicolas waited a bit longer to see how this would play out.
 
:: Looking to Aphrodite, Persephone's cold eyes softened. Aphrodite was the ONLY 'light' God that she actually considered to be a friend. She was never judgemental, yet she was stern and authority when need be. Squeezing Aphrodite's hand, Persephone shook her head as she spoke loud enough for only their ears to hear. ::

"You're heart is of pure gold, Aphrodite....Mine is as black as the nights sky. I will never understand why you are tolerate of me, but I am who I am. I will not back down from Athena, Zeus, or anyone else for that matter."

:: Finally regaining the strength to stand on her own, Persephone let go of Aprhodite's hands. ::

"You of all people, should understand that."
 
Hera waited purposefully until the other goddesses had entered the throne room, readying herself to make an entrance befitting what she was: The Queen of Olympus. She strode into the room, her tall form gliding in regal grace, head held high. That look of slightly bored disdain so prominently found in the royal emanating from her face.

Not looking at any of the goddesses - or any of the Six - in her presence, she sauntered over to Zeus. Linking her left with his, resting her hand on his forearm, she reached up and kissed his cheek.

"Hello, lover."

She let her right hand caress his back and left shoulder as she leaned her body into his. Only then did she turn her head and look at the others. Noticing Persephone, her golden eyes gave her that look of vengeful disgust that only Hera had.

"Oh. So you aren't dead. Pity."

She looked at Hecate and her disgust nearly turned into a snarl.

"I suppose you're here to fetch your lap dog. Be quick about it - before I kick her myself."

She leaned her face nearer to Zeus' and nuzzled his ear, a self-satisfied smirk on her face. The look of a woman who has just trumped all other rivals. To any other woman's eye it would be clear that Hera was playing an age old game - marking her territory, showing that THIS man was owned by her and her alone.
 
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:: it was all happening so fast, but no less than what she expected. one by one, the gods and goddesses appeared. love her or hate her...no matter how weak or powerfull anyone might have thought Persephone to be..this was all because of HER! it was a glimpse into a life that few knew about , a past that gave Alison a whole new viewing of Persephone. she was more than just a "self described goddess" as she had initially written her off as when they first found her in Darkchilde's Limbo...she was a real goddess with a past firmly rooted in antiquity::

:: when HECATE arrived, Alison felt her presence..much like she felt when Circe had arrived at Barbara Minerva's estate, but this wasnt a violating, "pulling" effect like with Circe, this was an all encompassing feeling of peace and UNDERSTANDING. Hecate was her mother....the mother of ALL witches really and she felt DRAWN to the woman..like she had KNOWN HER all her life! she even had a faint resemblance to her heir, MORGAN.::

:: Hecate and Aphrodite rescued Persephone from Zeus and while Aphrodite helped Persephone to her feet, Hecate went after ZEUS with such boldness and biting wit...she could see Karen AND Morgan in this goddess. It was almost overwhelming to her to be in the presence of the woman who made ALL witches possible.::


:: Haleigh , Delilah and Nicolas were all feeling the same way ALISON had felt, but thankfully, things had not spiraled out of control or gotten to the point where they WOULD have had to blow their cover to try to save Persephone. it was playing out just as Alison had seen.::

:: the gods and goddesses were so wrapped up in themselves that their indignation (or indefference) to Demeter's murder by Persephone was almost a side note at this point. for all their power, they squabbled and postured like any normal human might....like many of the SIX had in times past.::

:: it was fascinating to watch...like looking into a warped looking glass and getting an extreme object lesson into personality/character flaws.::

:: Hera was the last to appear, and true to form, she was as clingy as she was possessive...even though it didnt seem to stop Zeus from his trampy ways. Hera went straight for Hecate, antagonizing her almost immediately and she KNEW this wouldnt go over well with the goddess of witch craft.::

oh THIS should be FUN! i can almost imagine what MORGAN would be saying right now! its a SHAME she's missing this!!
 
With Persephone tight within his grasp, he heard Aphrodite come in behind him, begging to let her go. He would never understand why Aphrodite insisted on defending this wreched homewrecker.

"This does not concern you!"

Becoming annoyed, Zeus' grip around Persephone's body soon became nothing but air. Growling out in contempt, he shot a look over to Hecate who appeared. With his eyes narrowed into a look of utter disgust, that woman needed to be taught where her place was in this world!

"Shut your mouth, woman! Your venomous words are not wanted here; especially when you're defending that arrogant whore!"

Pointing his finger to Persephone who was now up and standing on her own

"You will learn one of these days, Hecate. Your place in this world is to serve me!"

Feeling Hera brush up against him, Zeus instinctively wrapped his arm tightly around her waist, pulling her closer to his own body. His eyes did not leave Hecate's. He would be damned if he let a woman get the best of him, especially in the company of servents.
 
"Right on time."

:: Rolling her eyes seeing Hera appear, she stepped forward aside of Hecate. Persephone was feeling much better now. Only the bruising around her neck giving remanence of what had happened to her. Glaring Hera and Zeus down, Persephone couldn't help but let out a low laugh. ::

"Funny how you show up when Zeus is in a room full of woman, Hera. Worried he might choose another whore to fondle?"

:: Her contempt for Hera was a far lesser version than Athena's. They had a tendency to pair up, which pissed Persephone off. But what angered Persephone even more was the fact that Hera was so blind to Zeus' ridiculous act. She gave all woman a bad name; fawning over a man who would toss her aside for any woman with a nice pair of legs. ::

"Watch out love....your needy, grasping, side is coming out."
 
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[ standing almost as tall as Athena, Hecate turned on her high heel [ always the outlandish trend setter since high heels were not exactly "invented" yet] and rolled her eyes exhaling LOUDLY to noticeably interrupt both Hera and Zeus. she couldnt help but snicker with mocking contempt as Hera started with her first.]

Oh why HELLO there Hera! So glad you could make this reunion! it just wouldnt be the same without the goddess of.....

[ Hecate paused...making a deliberately confused facial expression as she put her finger to her temple and feigned "hard thinking"]

wait...WHAT exactly are YOU the "goddess" OF again? i can't remember. I mean it just seems that your BEST suited to whining, complaining and CLINGING to that blustering man [ gesturing to zeus] and that anything ELSE you MIGHT be relevant for is lost on the fact that you are the ULTIMATE example of a jealous, insecure WIFE who cant even keep her husband's attention for more than a MOMENT before the wind changes and finds him lusting after some helpless mortal woman.

[Zeus bellowed at her, admonishing her to "know her place" to which she LAUGHED heartily, titling her head back and even going so far as to Shove Nicolas, who was standing near her.]

get a load of HIM will you?

[ she chortled with amusment]

Zeus, dear sweet zeus. You spend far too much time gloating over your conquests of women in the mortal world and not enough time REMEMBER WHO it was that saved YOU, HERA, HADES , POSEIDON and in fact EVERYONE in this room from DEATH at the hands of your FATHER , CRONUS!

[ She looked dead at Zeus with her striking purple eyes..yet ANOTHER resemblance to Morgan]

Yes, THATS RIGHT...when NONE of you could destroy let alone CONTAIN the man that had once SWALLOWED YOU as infants to ensure that NONE OF YOU would take his throne...it was I and the MAGICKS that I COMMAND that turned the tide of the battle and FINALLY brought an END to his threat to your lives. without ME you would HAVE NO WHERE to stand and posture as you do...so YOU would do WELL to remember that.

I have NO NEED of you Zeus, and if you want a SERVANT....just look to what you have in your arms!

[ nodding at Hera]

that whining wench has all the talents you require for a mindless simpleton willing to do your bidding.

[Hecate had come to the aid of Zeus and his brothers when they found they could NOT defeat their father Cronus...a man so insane with jealousy and fear of being usurped that he had once taken to EATING his children. it was only through the efforts of ATHENA that they gained their freedom and were able to fight him long enough before Hecate FINALLY ended his threat.]
 
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Persephone
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LMAO! "goddess of....what exactly are you the goddess of?"
Mt. Olympus Throne Room

Nicolas was watching the interaction with a mix of entertainment and contempt when Hecate laughed at Zeus so hard she shoved Nicolas. She was strong enough to almost make him lose balance, and he smiled at her familiar moment with him in spite of himself. She was SO much as he would imagine Morgan would be here. In control, cool, strong. He found that very attractive and he stood smirking, holding his axe in his folded arms, more than willing to go to war with the group he now had.
 
The smile dissipated from Hera's face as she turned back to Persephone.

Persephone said:
"Funny how you show up when Zeus is in a room full of woman, Hera. Worried he might choose another whore to fondle?"
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"Well if I hear anybody's looking for whores Persephone, I'll be sure to send them right to you."

She winked and clucked her tongue. Gutter trash like Persephone were a dime a dozen, and certainly not enough to get a rise out of Hera.

Hecate said her piece. As if anyone in the room except her hangers-on cared.

She made a show of examining her fingernails, then turned abruptly to Hecate, pretending to only just then realize she was in the room.

"Oh, are you quite finished dear? I'm afraid I tuned out all your drivel there. Hope I didn't miss anything important. Now if you're done making dramatic speeches - are you sure you're not the goddess of court jesters? - aren't there some mortals out there who need to know how to make doves out of toads or...something? As for my position here..."

She pushed slightly away from Zeus and turned her body to face Hecate, training those golden eyes directly on the goddess of witchcraft.

"Others may come and go, but I will always be the Queen here. Get used to it."
 
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[ Hecate glared at Hera. the woman OBVIOUSLY rested too much on her laurels. She seemed to forget there was a REASON why Zeus, Hades, Poseidon and the other "powerfull" gods respected her on the same level as Athena]

court jesters? my dear, the only JOKE here is you, but in case you need a REMINDER as to who is your BETTER...

[ Hecate snaps her fingers and crash of thunder is heard as Hera's body from the neck down is turned PAINFULLY into solid stone, with her feet fused to the floor.]

that body transformation spell is the SAME one that i used on your FATHER Cronus...you remember...the one who ATE you when you were born and ATHENA had to free you? only THAT time, i turned HIM into a gnarled tree and set him ABLAZE. be THANKFULL that i do not treat you the same way.

[she knew that Zeus would try to command her to release Hera but she ALSO knew that NO ONE but HER could reverse any spell she cast. Zeus wouldnt be stupid enough to try anything....he already k new how VENGEFULL and UNFORGIVING Hecate was. yet another trait exhibited by Morgan]

Let's play a game! it's called...

[in a slightly exaggerated, "derranged" tone of voice]


"Hera shuts her mouth and remembers that SHE can be disposed of just as EASILY as Demeter if she doesnt tred LIGHTLY with Hecate!"

[ she does not negate the spell just yet. but instead waits...]
 
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Hera decides to crack wise with Morga...Hecate, and gets exactly what Nicolas would have imagined, except much more forcefully and painfully. Nicolas keeps his smile as he hides his emotions.

AAAAAWW Shit! This lady is hell!!

Both beautiful and extremely powerful, Hecate is very attractive to Nicolas but like with Morgan, he'd be damned if he made the first move. These were the type of women that picked you, you didn't get cocky enough to simply try to pick up. So he gave her body a quick once over with his eyes only, keeping his head straight and stayed stock still, waiting...
 
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<< Athena loathed Persephone. But she couldnt deny that this goddess had picked up some tricks...somehow. her tactical savvy had improved and Athena was secretly IMPRESSED by it. Persephone successfully parried a powerfull thrust from Athena and held her ground. The goddess of war stepped back, quickly assessing the situation and realizing that Persephone was taking advantage of Hecate's magicks via enchanted daggers. She knew well enough that it was no easy task to fight through Hecate's magicks....that was the CRONE of the trinity of the moon.>>

you may hide behind the magicks of the crone, but without them, you will FALL to me. Do not be so hasty to count this day as YOURS...for one round HARDLY determines the outcome of a war.

<< Athena's voice was authoritative, confident and she spoke as if she already had some battle plans to compensate for Persephone's increased tactical savvy. She WAS after all, the goddess of wisdom and war.>>

<< soon, Zeus, Aphrodite, Hecate and Hera appeared...clearly Aphrodite and Hecate were Persephone's friends while Hera despised her as did Zeus. Athena was hardly impressed with Hera and considered her to be little more than a glorified consort. she was a disgrace to the strength and wisdom that ALL women had within them by the way she fawned over a man who was legendary for his infidelity.>>

<< Hecate pointed out something that Zeus could NOT deny. SHE was instrutmental in them ALL being where they were now, being able to even squabble like this in the halls of mt. olympus but Hera did nothing but ADD to the drama and while Athena loathed Persephone, she hardly thought much more of Hera. STILL, she felt Hecate's vulgar displays of power and abuse of her fellow goddess in front of strangers was unecessary.>>

Hecate, kindly refrain from bullying Hera. We are all WELL aware of your power and your position. No one can take away from that...try as they may to << glancing at Hera with a disapproving look>> but we are all standing here, engaging in personal matters and letting our issues play out in front of strangers... <<gesturing to the six who were now disguised in various roles>>. this will not serve to promote us among mortals on earth or strengthen their faith in us if they receive word of these kinds of things going on here.

<< Athena and Hecate had a mutal understanding. they werent FRIENDS..but they had worked together WELL often. They had no personal issues with one another.>>

Hecate, please release Hera and Hera, If you have nothing of SUBSTANCE to add to this discussion aside from reminding everyone of who your husband is...then KEEP SILENT. Let us not let our despair over the actions of HER << gesturing dismissively at Perspehone>> allow us to come undone in the presence of these strangers.
 
Rampage
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A portrayal worthy of the deity responsible for the tactical side of war. I think it makes an honorable separation from what would have been expected from Ares, for example. Great job!
[ Delilah breathed a silent sigh of relief - Persephone was safe, thanks to Hecate's intervention. For that Delilah thanked her. But Persephone had killed her own mother? No wonder the other gods hated her. She thought the fighting was just about over when Hera arrived, dripping poison for both Hecate and Persephone. And both of these woman could be catty as hell in their own right, it appeared. She had to admit it suprised her about Persephone. She had thought her above such things. But this was a different time, she supposed.

And Hecate...she clearly could be cruel, and was definitely a bit drunk on her own power. Delilah wondered if this was why magick in their own times was governed by such strict rules - as she understood it - that sought to limit how power was used. The goddess of withcraft also clearly shared Morgan's disdain for men as a gender. And being as that was one way in which Delilah and Morgan were not alike, she thought the goddess was being a bit hard on Hera. But what did she really know? She had just arrived here - it was like coming into a movie half way through and not knowing what you'd missed.

Athena, ironically, seemed to be the logical one. Perhaps most like Delilah herself. And Aphrodite was the peacemaker. Ans Zeus? He was clearly the cold, ruthless leader.

Delilah wasn't sure what they were going to accomplish in the presence of these beings. What were they doing here? ]
 
"Oh go squeel your common insults somewhere else, Hera."

:: Crossing her arms along her chest, Persephone rolled her eyes dismissively at Hera. She was ridiculous beyond words. Holding onto Zeus like a prized heifer. It was appauling. Letting out a laugh as Hecate turned the bottom half of Hera's body into stone, Persephone was enjoying this far too much. ::

"Awe, don't worry Zeus. I'm sure someone can chisel a hole into your pretty little wife for you somewhere."

:: Grinning, Persephone glanced to Athena who began to threaten her once again. She was like a broken record. Repetative and bothersome to the ears. ::

"Oh get off your high horse, Athena. I need not rely on Hecate's powers to be able to knock your teeth into the back of your skull. Give me time, swetheart. I'm just warming up."
 
Growing increasingly annoyed with Hecates boasting, Zeus didn't care whether or not she saved him from death before. Her shrilly voice and constant narcissism about how powerful and almighty she was was giving him a headache. Lifting his hand, Zeus shook his head, utterly at his wits end with this woman.

"I'm through listening to you gloat about your powers, Hecate. I've heard the same story for years already, and i'm sure i'll hear it for many more years to come. You are a tactless woman who needs to decry everyone of their abilities to make yourself seem worth wild. The respect you so desperately crave will never be earned by intimidating us or anyone else for that matter. And that goes for you as well, child."

Looking to Persephone with a disapproving glare.

"Your powers very well may out match my own, but I have the respect and love of the people. You are nothing more than a wicked witch in their eyes. A witch that will one day be exposed as the over zealous primadonna that you are!"

Sweeping his long robe as he turned away from Hecate and the others. Walking toward the hallway in which he had first entered, Zeus was fed up with both Hecate AND Persephone disrespecting him in his own palace. Disappearing from sight, his voice could be heard echoing out bellows for his wife.

"COME, HERA!"
 
Hera shook her head as Hecate used her parlor tricks on her.

"As I said, court jester. How amusing."

Her tone was anything but amused, however.

Athena, at least, was being practical. She might not be friends with the goddess of war, but at least Athena was logical - not some insane jealous harpie like Hecate and Persephone.

Zeus, of course, came to her rescue and put Hecate and Persephone in their places. He loved her - despite what he might do with trifles - it was she he always came back to. He needed her.

Closing her eyes briefly, she used her ability to shapeshift to change form into a lioness, thus breaking Hecate's spell over her. She looked at Hecate and let out a triumphant roar, then turned on padded feet and followed Zeus out of the room.
 
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