Hell Bound

Athena starts to shake her head "No you are not going to the underworld Zoe it's to dangerous" she said looking at Zoe with a look of horror on her face. Zoe looks at her mother "Mom, I have to go I need to bring Bucky back he deserves to live a full life" says Zoe. Athena raised a eyebrow and with a small smile she reached out and touched Zoe's cheek "Oh my owlet you and I both know the only way Bucky will do that is with you and you say you love Steve so why bring Bucky back to have him watch you live with Steve that isn't fair" says Athena. Zoe pulled a face at mention of Steve and closed her eyes tears spilling down to her cheeks.

Zoe pulled away from her mother and wiped the tears away Zoe was about to respond when some taps Athena on her shoulder. Athena and Zoe turn to see a servant holding up a goblet "My lady the Ambrosia" says the girl softly. Athena turns to Zeus and the rest of the Olympians "Father are you allowing Zoe to partake of the Ambrosia?" asks Athena. Zeus stands up and walks towards them "My granddaughter has proven herself not only through this trial but through many throughout her short lifetime so yes she may have this" he responded with a smile.

Athena and Zoe hug "Mom, I think I should give you immortality back so I can get my own and take that cure" says Zoe. Athena kissed Zoe's forehead and Zoe felt weaker and there was a burning pain racing up her neck. Zoe grabbed her neck " Damn this hurts" said Zoe wincing in pain. Thor was by her side instantly just in case she fell over Zoe gives him a smile, Athena takes the goblet from the tray and holds it front of Zoe. Athena then turns to Olympians and Asgardians "I stand before you all to proudly bestow my daughter Zoe Athena Stark the life of immortality and may she use it wisely and well long live Zoe" says Athena handing over the goblet. Zoe takes the golden goblet raises it and most everyone in the room cheers save it a few.

Zoe brings the goblet to her lips it was golden in color and it smelled sweet. As it touched her lips it was sweet like a mixture of pomegranate and blueberries and a hint of pear. The liquid and the sweetness dance across her tongue it was quite one of the best things she had ever tasted. "Drink it all Zoe" said Athena after Zoe only had a few sips. Finish it there was a warmth that spread throughout her body and the burning pain that been began to disappear. Her body began glow a light purple with golden hue on the edges. She felt her strength and a surge of power flow through her, balling her fist together she focused on creating balls of light and threw them up and juggling them. Zeus clapped "Well done Zoe I see immortality suit you well!" says Zeus happily as he embraces Zoe in a hug. As he pulls away in boom voice "Now let's celebrate my dear granddaughter's triumph and a have feast before she heads to the underworld for her true love!" shout Zeus with arm warped around Zoe shoulder.

At the feast Zoe was talking to Artemis about the journey ahead. "Dear niece are you sure want to go it won't be easy especially since you have to take the troll with you" says Artemis taking a sip of her wine. Zoe just nods "I have to it's like a part of me is missing and I feel like even in the underworld Bucky is restless and is calling for me" response Zoe. Artemis smiles and shakes her head "Love is trouble and nothing but struggle never perfect like everyone wants it to be" she says rolling her eyes.
Zoe bits her lip " Life and love are never perfect and there will always be struggles and you just have to pick the one you want to go through those struggles with" said Zoe. Artemis just takes raise and eyebrow "And your person is Bucky?" she asks. " I think so it's always be him from the moment I meet him in person there just was this connection at first I wanted to deny it and I fought it because of Steve....but the pull and is just to strong" says Zoe. " What about Steve?" asks Artemis popping a grape into her mouth. Zoe just shrugged her shoulders "I don't know but it's over I mean he never truly loved me and I about to send Her to eternal damnation so I don't think he will be so forgiving" said Zoe. Artemis was about to respond when rather plain man approached their table "Lady Artemis and Lady Zoe how are you both this evening?" asked the man. Artemis popped another grape in her mouth still full "I am well Hephaestus" responded Artemis in a slightly annoyed tone. "Oh Zoe this Hephaestus the god..." but was cut of Zoe who was excited " of Craft and smith to the Olympians I mean your work is legendary you made Hermes helmet and sandals, Aphrodite's girdle and of course the Ageis which help me in my trial I am truly amazed by your craftsmanship it truly is beautiful even with Medusa's head" says Zoe happily.

Hephaestus blushes deeply and his eyes are wide "Umm thank you" he responded quietly. "Please join us I have I question for you" says Zoe. Artemis pulls a face "Actually take my seat I am going to save my brother from making a fool out himself one again in front of Lady Sif" says Artemis standing up walking aways towards Apollo who was talking Lady Sif while playing his lyre he started to sing but Lady Sif was clearly annoyed and was slowly inching away. Artemis got his attention and Sif quickly snuck away. Zoe and Hephaestus laughed "Poor Apollo so unlucky in love" said Hephaestus mocked shaking his head. 

Hephaestus turn to Zoe "So niece what was your question?" asked Hephaestus as he grabbed a goblet off tray from a servant who had brought it over. Zoe moved her fork around her plate. "I was wondering if you could make me something if it's not too much trouble?" asked Zoe. Hephaestus moved his eyebrow up in questioning "Of course but what would you like for me to make my dear" he asks. Zoe took a deep breath "I was wondering if could make so chains so I can bound Peggy Carter in and to were the only way she can be released is if I do it, I don't trust others not to let her out" responds Zoe. Hephaestus just shrugs "That should be relatively easy but I will need something from you personally to make that kind of bond" he says before taking a sip. Zoe looks him "Like what would you need some of my blood or a part of my soul?"asks Zoe hesitantly. Hephaestus just smirk and shakes his head "No, no nothing like that, I was thinking some of your hair" he responds.

Zoe frowns and looks down at her long chocolate brown hair. It was one of only things growing up that she had loved about herself, it was full and thick and slightly curly and grew quickly. Nicole had made fun of it but Zoe knew that was the one few things Nicole had been jealous of, while yes she was a golden blonde, it thin and brittle she had to get extensions to even get it just as thick as Zoe's.
She kept long now it reach just the top of her bun. Hephaestus just looks at her from "I wouldn't need much maybe just to shoulders" he says as he finished of his goblet. Zoe sighed and looked at her hair while twirl a strand around her finger. "Let's do it" says Zoe while also wincing at the thought of her hair being cut but knew if it keep the bitch a bay it would be worth it.

Zoe looked at herself in mirror pulling a face but her mother cut to wear it framed her face nicely and it was still long enough to pull up it ponytail. Zoe shrugged and quickly pulls it up and ties it off.  "Zoe, Hephaestus is here to see you" calls Athena from the other room "Coming" answers Zoe. She walks into the sitting room of her chambers to see Athena and Hephaestus standing together as her mother looks at the chains that Hephaestus is holding. "Lady Zoe I have brought the chains you have asked for" says Hephaestus smiling at her. Zoe walks over to him at looks at the chains they are of a dark metal and look very fine. Zoe picks them up and pulls on it each link flaring up and a sharp shock run up her arm. "Ouch"says Zoe in surprised tone. Zoe looks at Hephaestus "These are amazing Hephaestus legends don't describe how amazing your works is, but that shock what was that?" asks Zoe.

Hephaestus just smirked pulled on the chains a loud crack sound out in the air. "I added an extra little protection just in case someone tried to free her, they and her will get an full bolt of lightening shocking them every time they pull or try to break the chains" answered Hephaestus in proud tone. Zoe raised an eyebrow "I had a run in with Peg and her brother few centuries ago so it nice to see them put in their place" he replied. Athena who had been quite "Hephaestus are you sure that these chains will keep Peggy locked up and no one but Zoe can release her?" asked Athena. Hephaestus just shook his head "You doubt my work little sister?" asked Hephaestus with a raised eyebrow. Athena just shook her head "No...it's just I want to make sure Zoe will always be safe..." replies Athen hesitantly. "Sister I swear on the river Styx that only Zoe shall be able to release her hence taking her hair it is infused with the metal and some of father's lightening bolts it truly some my best work" replies Hephaestus. Zoe steps forward "I thank you Uncle I don't know how I can ever repay you for this" says Zoe. Hephaestus just shakes his head "No need dear niece your kindness and acceptance of me is payment enough most people turn away and scorn me because of my defects. Even as a baby you would come to me happily and want to play I never forgot that so I gladly make this for you." replied Hephaestus. Zoe just smiled and pulled him for a hug "Well, Uncle thank you again I will put it to good use" says Zoe pulling away from him.

Zoe stood before the statue of Peggy in her sitting room "Well, Miss Piggy, this where you get hog tie for all eternity cause your never getting out this one" says Zoe. After wrapping the chains around the statue she held her hand to seal them "I bound you, punishment for me to judge for all the wrongs you have done, Only I have the key to release these chains which will shall always be with thee for eternity" says Zoe with a sweet tone the chains flew in the air wrapping around Peggy Carter and engrained into the statue becoming part of it. Movement behind her made her turn, Zoe made balls of lightening in defense ready to throw when she saw it was Zeus. "My lord please excuse me I did not know you were there my instinct have been on the strong defense as of late" said Zoe with a bow.

Zeus just gave a nod "It is alright my dear, I understand after what you have been through now I need to speak to you for moment" Zeus says looking at then at the statue. "This traitor shall receive the punishment she deserves my brother is aware and will listen to your request fear him not but just be cautious to his words my dear, for he is crafty but you do have a your mother's cleverness so you should be fine" said Zeus with smile. Zoe nods "And I know not to eat anything from the underworld as well or I shall have to remain there" says Zoe. Zeus just smiles "I am proud you know our tales now I want to give something" says Zeus hold a purple velvet bag. Zoe took the bag and open it up to see a golden chain with a white carved stone in a shape of a Owl with tiny deep blue stone as eyes and holding a gold bolt of lightening in it's talons. "Oh Pappu it's beautiful thank you so much" said Zoe opening the necklace. Zeus open his hand "Here allow me my dear" said Zeus. Zoe turned around as Zeus put the necklace around her neck "This will give you extra protection by letting all know your heritage and it will allow to be the underworld as well for a longer then normal. I want to wish you well on your trip and I hope you find your true love Zoe he is a rare man indeed and I wish you all the happiest in universe" says Zeus. Zoe blushed "Thank you but you approve of Bucky he's mortal" replies Zoe. "Zoe I definitely approve it's rare for a mortal to stand before me ready to take me on but he was will risk it all in order defend you I admire that" he replied. Zeus holds out his hand "Now let's go find your mother and head to the feast" said Zeus. "Another one we had one last night?" asks Zoe. "There is always time for a feast my dear no matter what" responds Zeus. Zoe shakes her head " You sound like my brother Tony" laughs Zoe. "He sounds like my kind of man" smirks Zeus back. Zoe rolls her eyes "More than you know" respond Zoe as they walk out the room.

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