My dad was kidnapped about a year ago by Mr Parker - one of the big 3 enemies of DonGold. The others are Jesse, DonGold's former best friend and Douglas, the brain behind most of the illegal operations in Stamford. Mr Parker had blackmailed dad into working for him. When DonGold found out, Parker challenged him to a duel. If DonGold won, Max would be free. If he lost, Max would remain his prisoner.
DonGold lost
That defeat broke him. He gave up the way of the warrior, questioning the value of being a hero if he couldn't even protect the man who made him who he is.
Athena heard the story but didn't seem moved "How does this information help me" She asked
The Priest replied "You're the goddess of wisdom, you'll know what to do with it." Then he tapped her shoulder and walked away
She decided to try again but with a different approach. Now reduced to a mere labourer at a construction site - a serious fall from grace - Donald worked in silence. His hands trembled as he gripped the Steel beam. That's when Billy Walker came along. A bully who peaked in high school and just kept going.
Billy shoved him, smirking. "Sorry didn't see you there, Don - short for dumb." His minions laughed like programmed robots, fueling his confidence.
"I need money," Billy sneered. "Arrange it before I get back." He and his crew walked off laughing.
Donald got up, brushed the dust off and returned to work. That's when Athena showed up. Having witnessed the entire thing.
"Are you really the DonGold?" She asked
He looked up "are you here to insult me some more? I don't have time for this "
"I would love to " she said "but i came to apologize for what said the last time we met "
"Leave me alone." He replied
But then she mentioned Max, mentioned Mr Parker.
That got his attention
She promised to help get Max. (My Dad) back if he helped her retrieve her lost relics. Donald agreed - but only if she could prove she was really the goddess she claimed to be.
So she levitated. Showed him a glimpse of her divine form. Then turned a rock into gold and handed it to him.
Right then Billy returned. He saw the gold. "Today's my lucky day!" Noticing Athena's beauty, he sneered, "what's a beautiful lady doing with a loser like him?"
He tried to bully Donald in front of her but she resisted.
Getting upset, Billy raised a hand to strike, but Donald caught it in mid-air. "I've had enough of you," he growled. Donald twisted his arm. Billy's minions jumped in - but Donald overpowered them with ease, a glimpse of the warrior within. One of them reached for the gold, but Donald knocked him down.
Athena, impressed, handed the gold back to Donald. "You are really the chosen warrior"
On his way to get his things, to get his things, he sat on the floor, looked at the wall and left this whelm
The doorbell rang at home. I ran to open it - Donald was back. My eyes widened, my mouth formed a big hole, my arms and body itching for a hug, I ran and hugged him
He introduced Athena to me. Then asked if Aunt Ruth was at home.
"She's about to go on vacation" I said "With Douglas. Her Boyfriend!
Just then, Aunt Ruth walked out with her bags. "We don't have any money to give you, Donald," She teased
"Nice to see you too," he said with a smile
She glanced at Athena, confused by why someone so beautiful was doing with Donald. "Are they a couple," "did he get her pregnant or are they pretending" all these thoughts crossed her mind in a matter of seconds. She went straight to Douglas's car. They spoke briefly, both glancing back at us with surprise before driving off.
Athena didn't want to include us in her mission. "They're children," she insisted
I've read almost everything in Greek mythology, I still pinch myself sometimes to make sure I'm not dreaming.
Athena showed us a business card left behind by the thief who stole her relics. It read Triple T. There was no address but there was a number.
Wendy suggested the relics might have been sold at an auction.
But Justin shook his head. "Impossible. I've been tracking all the auctions around town - nothing's come up"
We all stared at him.
"What? He said, uncomfortable. "I follow auctions _ it's a thing "
Meanwhile, Wendy and I asked Athena questions about Greek Mythology. She answered them all proving she really was who she said she was.
Later, Athena returned to Justin, who was still working.
"So you're the wise one," she said
"That's my title in the team " Justin replied, "but in real life I'm not the wisest "
"Good answer "
"When I talked to your team earlier, you didn't seem to believe I was really a goddess."
"Well " Justin shrugged, "Scientists say there are no gods and goddesses."
"If they say so, then how -?"
"I'm not an earth scientist. I'm a computer scientist and engineer," he cut her off. "I wasn't doubting you. Just…wanted to match minds with a wise person."
She turned to leave
"You are the goddess of wisdom and war strategy, right?
"Yes"
"So you helped the heroes?"
"I did. But I was more into thinkers and inventors."
"Art. Philosophy. Critical thinking. Up to 1945, I gave people ideas,- Henry Ford, etc
"Wow."
"I got the location, " Justin suddenly announced. He earlier collected the card to trace the number on it
We all gathered around
Donald stood tall in his trademark purple sweater and blue jeans, DonGold attire. "The mission has begun"