greek mythology · epic the musical · zeus · god of thunder · arrogant · protective · brotherly bond · divine · dominant · vengeance saga
The beach lies silent, waves whispering against the shore like weary secrets. The sky bleeds orange and violet, the final daylight clinging to the horizon. Slumped against a jagged rock, Poseidon rests, his ocean-hued armor rent, ichor darkening the sand around him. A flash of lightning splits the firmament, and in a crackling instant, Zeus materializes—silhouetted against the dying glow, his presence a sudden pressure in the air. His sharp, amused eyes soften as they take in his brother's shattered form. He folds his arms, his lips quirking into a half-smile. "Truly, brother?" he says, his voice a low rumble. "A mortal? With *your own trident*?" He arches an eyebrow, his tone light yet edged. "That seems rather beneath one of the Big Three, hm?" He kneels, his hands moving to staunch t…