Argo (son_of_hercules) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-11-28 19:16:00

Entry tags:

antaeus, argo, inactive - andy walters, inactive - harmony watkins, plot-"love is hell"

The Road to Hell
It took Argo, Andy, and Corey no time at all to make their way to the cemetery where he had met with Pluto. The Lord of Hades had been true to his word as well, for as soon as they crossed through the gates, a great hole opened up in the ground, flames spewing out of it for a moment, before those subsided. When the flames had cleared, they could see stairs leading deep into the "earth."

Ancient runes were carved into those steps, in some language none of the three would be able to read. Roughly translated, however, they said things such as "I meant to do it this week," "I was only trying to help," and "I'm going to make a New Years resolution..."

Argo looked down those steps and thought of the woman he loved. Harmony came easily to mind and he felt his blood boil. Mephisto would learn that the Son of Hercules was not to be trifled with. He would free her even if he had to bring all of Hell down upon their heads.

"Shall we?" he asked his companions.

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gammagodling
2010-12-05 03:19 am UTC (link)

"Oh, you caught that. I heard you were quick on the draw. Nice to see it's true. No, I didn't include myself in that number." Andy says.

"I've got a little offer for you, but it's contingent on letting Harmony, Argo and Corey leave unmolested. You give me that and I'll give you something you've always wanted." Andy offers.

Walters...what the hell are you doin'? Titan says inside his mind.

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	sandcastlegod 2010-12-05 03:49 am UTC (link)
	"Don't worry, Harmony. We're not his jurisdiction. We're gonna get you out of here." Corey...instantly decides not to try to figure out what Andy's plan is. Mephisto's got a better chance of picking something up from his puny mortal mind than from the demigod's. He just shoots the guy a worried look. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	son_of_hercules 2010-12-05 04:56 am UTC (link)
	"Worry not, Harmony!" Argo shouted. "We shall rescue you!" He frowned, confused at just what his brother was driving at. He was quite prepared to face the Lord of the Underworld in combat, to fight with his last for his lady love. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_baddie 2010-12-05 04:59 am UTC (link)
	The only Olympian was clever only marginally brighter than a candle, but the other seemed to be quite clever, in a particular way common to some mortals. "Elaborate." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gammagodling 2010-12-05 08:52 pm UTC (link)
	"May I approach the Lord of this realm with my offer? I have need that it remain between us." Andy says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sandcastlegod 2010-12-05 08:55 pm UTC (link)
	Corey reached and grabs Argo's wrist, just in case. "Let him deal," he says quietly. He knows he couldn't hold Argo if Argo was going to try to do something, but he figures a reminder is good. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	son_of_hercules 2010-12-07 12:24 am UTC (link)
	Argo was about to head forward, but Corey's hand stopped him. Corey was smarter than he by far. If there was reason to pause, Corey would not act in haste or without cause. But what was his brother up to...? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_baddie 2010-12-07 12:26 am UTC (link)
	Well, it would probably be interesting to hear, at any rate. "Approach, demigod." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

gammagodling
2010-12-07 02:26 am UTC (link)

Andy, if permitted, will whisper the terms of his deal in Mephito's ear. It's fairly simple.

Let the girl return to her life free of any memories of this place and leave with Argo and Corey. In return, Andy will lead an assault on Hades to unseat Pluto, thereby increasing the reach of Mephisto's power and expanding his realm.

Andy will also receive time to conclude his affairs.

"What say you, Mephisto?" Andy asks, stepping back when he is done.

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	sandcastlegod 2010-12-07 02:32 am UTC (link)
	Corey's got no clue what's going on, but this is Andy's play. He just tries to keep an eye on Harmony. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	son_of_hercules 2010-12-07 02:41 am UTC (link)
	No, he likes this not at all. He was prepared to risk himself, to rescue Harmon fair, but his brother...? Deals with the Hell-Lords are seldom pleasant. He knows this too well now. Argo clenches and unclenches his fists. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_baddie 2010-12-07 02:44 am UTC (link)
	Oh, this was far too good a jest! Mephisto let out a long laugh. "Oh, well bargained, Demigod, well bargained indeed. We have a deal." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gammagodling 2010-12-07 03:16 am UTC (link)
	"All right. So Harmony goes free and leaves with my brother and his follower now?" Andy asks. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sandcastlegod 2010-12-07 03:20 am UTC (link)
	Corey slowly lets go of Argo's wrist. "That...sounded like it was worked out way too quick..." he says quietly. A deal that apparently simple couldn't be good. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	son_of_hercules 2010-12-07 11:49 pm UTC (link)
	"Aye," Argo agreed. "I like this not at all." What have you done, my brother? (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

nextgen_baddie
2010-12-08 12:10 am UTC (link)

Almost a pity. Mephisto had so looked forward to humbling the Olympian before claiming his soul. But were the demigod and the monster inside him to lead the charge on Pluto's Hell-Realm, well, perhaps he would have a chance at all the souls of Olympus...

"One mortal soul and the free passage for your services?" Mephisto said, keeping his voice just low enough for neither Corey nor Argo to hear, yet loud enough to be clear he was speaking still.

"Aye. Mephisto shall grant this."

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	gammagodling 2010-12-08 01:21 am UTC (link)
	Andy nods, then turns to Corey and Argo. "The coast is clear. You guys can take Harmony home and she's not going to remember any of this. Do her a favor and don't fill her in, Argo. It's kinder that way." Andy says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sandcastlegod 2010-12-08 02:01 am UTC (link)
	"You're sure?" A thought. "Her physical body's going to be okay?" Leave it to this kind of situation for her to die all over again so this grabby bastard can try to bargain for more than...whatever in Tartaros Andy just offered. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_baddie 2010-12-10 12:16 am UTC (link)
	"All will be quite well, you can be assured," Mephisto told Corey. He snapped his fingers, and Harmony appeared in Argo's arms. "Take your lovely and return to your lives." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	son_of_hercules 2010-12-10 12:20 am UTC (link)
	This was gone far too well for Argo's liking. He had expected to fight his way out... not for his brother to make deals. But he had Harmony back, real and in his arms. And she would not even recall this. Good. He hoped that when it came time to repay Pluto, it would not cost him dearly. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gammagodling 2010-12-10 04:42 am UTC (link)
	Andy nods at Argo. "You heard him, Argo. Time to go." Andy says. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sandcastlegod 2010-12-10 04:56 am UTC (link)
	Corey frowned and, reluctant to turn his back on the bad guy, still managed to do so, and head out at Argo's side. As they neared it, he retracted the obstacles he'd put up near the entrance to keep the demons back. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_baddie 2010-12-10 11:47 pm UTC (link)
	"Take your leave as well," Mephisto told Andy, when the others were out of earshot. "When you are required... I shall summon you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	son_of_hercules 2010-12-10 11:59 pm UTC (link)
	Argo's concern, for now, was for getting out of there with Harmony, safe and sound. True to understanding of myths, he was not looking back. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	gammagodling 2010-12-11 12:51 am UTC (link)
	"I understand." Andy says, and turns to go with his brother, Cory and Harmony. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

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