Chapter Four - Temptation
After their encounter with Calypsa, Pan along with Talia and the Argonauts returned to Pan's home. Pan gathered everyone to discuss what happened.
Midoriya: Who was that woman Pan?
Bakugo: A dead fucking bitch that's what!
Pan: Her name is Calypsa. She was once my student many years ago. Over time, she became a great and powerful sorceress. But in time, she became corrupted by the very power she possesses.
Yaoyorozu: What happened?
Pan: She turn against me and threw herself on a path of darkness. I was unable to stop her. I never saw her again until now.
Upon saying that, Pan felt guilt about his former pupil. He took full responsibility for what happened to her. But as such, he would work to make sure what happened with Calypsa didn't happen with Talia or the Argonauts. After informing them on Calypsa, a smile formed back on Pan's face.
Pan: It seems that the training will have to be...adjusted in light of this threat!
Jiro: So what's the plan? How are we gonna find her?
Bakugo: We track her ass down and take her out!
Pan: I'm afraid tracking her won't be easy. As a great sorceress, she has access to a variety of powers. I'm afraid she won't find her is nigh impossible. We'll wait till she strikes. If I know Calpysa, then she won't wait long to strike. For now, I believe some training is in order.
As the Argonauts went to continue their training, Talia remained. Pan could see the look of confusion and uncertainty in her.
Pan: Is something wrong little Talia?
Talia: It's about that woman. Calypsa...there's something familiar about her. Like I've seen her before....
Pan: What do you mean Talia?
Talia: Do....do you remember the dreams?
Pan: Yes. Do you believe Calypsa lies at the center of these dreams?
Talia: I....I don't know. When I was near her, it felt familiar.
Upon hearing this, Pan became interested. The smile on his face disappeared as concern grew. He could hear the shaky uncertainty in her voice. He puts his hand on her shoulders.
Pan: I cannot explain these dreams or what they mean. The Gods rarely allow us that luxury. But I promise you that whatever Calypsa is planning, we will stop her.
Talia felt reassured at Pan's words. She hugged Pan. Pan embraced his surrogate daughter to comfort her. After that, the day was uneventful. The Argonauts trained hard while Pan oversaw the training. When night fell, everyone rested. As Talia slept, she woke up to a voice calling her.
Voice: Talia.....
Talia woke up and saw a spiritual manifestation of Calypsa. Upon seeing this, Talia lunged to attack, the spirit stops her.
Calypsa: Calm yourself child. I've come not to fight you, but to speak with you.
Talia: What do you want?!
Calypsa lets out a sinister smile as she released her hold on Talia, Talia made no attempt to attack.
Calypsa: The Satyr is not what he seems child. Beneath the exterior of a kind and caring being lies a fool, a liar and most importantly, a traitor.
Talia: You lie witch!
Calypsa: Am I? What honeyed lies has he told you? What nonsense does he fill your mind with?
Talia: Pan has been like a father to me! He took me in when I was alone! He took me in when I had no one!
Calypsa lets out a sigh at what she perceived as naivete from Talia.
Calypsa: There are things that you do not know child. Things that even the Satyr has neglected to tell you. We.....we are connected. I sense a great power in you. A power that is wasted under that old Satyr's watch. If you joined me, I could better train you. You could become more powerful than anyone on this planet. No one would be able to stop you. Not the Satyr. Not his little Argonauts. Not the Blacktongues. We could be Gods! This could be our realm to rule!
Talia couldn't fathom what she was hearing. She couldn't tell whether she was lying or telling the truth.
Talia: Why would I join someone like you?!
Calypsa: Because you don't know the truth child. The Satyr holds many secrets. Don't be a fool and follow him blindly. Following him will lead to your doom. We can usher in a new world order.
Talia was stunned into silence. She couldn't understand why Calypsa wanted her for her plans. Calypsa simply looked upon the confused girl with unforgiving and unyielding eyes.
Calypsa: Poor naive child. There is so much that you do not know. So much that the Satyr keeps from you. I will give you time to think on my offer. You would be wise to consider my offer.
As Calypsa laid out her offer, her spiritual manifestation disappeared. Talia was left completely uneasy about this. As Talia reflected on this, Midoriya enters her room.
Midoriya: Is something wrong? I heard something.
Talia: It's....it's nothing Midoriya. Just a nightmare.
Midoriya: Are your sure Talia?
Talia: I'm fine. Thank you Midoriya. It was only a nightmare. I'll be fine.
Midoriya then left her chambers. As he did, Talia remained uneasy as Calypsa's words continue to ring in her ears. Calypsa's word left a considerable impression on Talia. She had no idea what to make of it. Meanwhile somewhere far and desolate, Calypsa reflects on Talia.
Calypsa: Soon child. Soon you will know the truth. And from that, a new world order.....
Calypsa then set her plan in motion as she begins setting in motion her plan to bring about a new order.
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