Ariana looked at me, a glimmer of hope in her eyes. Really? she asked. You would do that for me?
I nodded. Yes, I said. I will do whatever it takes to help you.
Ariana smiled, and for the first time, I saw a hint of happiness in her eyes. Thank you, she said.
I smiled back. But we need a plan, I said. We need to figure out how to make the other gods listen.
Ariana nodded. I have an idea, she said. But it is risky.
I raised an eyebrow. What is it? I asked.
Ariana took a deep breath. We need to gather the ancient artifacts, she said. The ones created by the first gods. They hold the power to control the balance of the universe.
I stared at her. That's impossible, I said. The artifacts are lost. No one knows where they are.
Ariana smiled. I know where one of them is, she said. And with your power, God of Death, I think we can find the others.
I thought about this for a moment. It was a crazy plan, but it just might work. Okay, I said. Let's do it.