Chapter 4 – Rebirth

This is the fourth chapter of the book.

So Gordon spent the next three months training with Zeus at Mount Olympus for the inevitable rematch with Leviathan. Zeus may be Gordon’s friend, but he wasn’t going to let him go through training that easily. The thunder god unleashed demons on Gordon that he had locked up in his dungeon. Zeus made sure the demons were of lower level to make sure Gordon couldn’t take much physical damage. At first Gordon was unable to conjure up Hadad’s powers despite wearing his body. In time, Gordon was able to use Hadad’s elemental power of air. Any demon that came at Gordon was destroyed instantly from his attacks. On the final day before the rematch, Gordon and Zeus had one final conversation in the throne room. “Hadad, I can honestly say I believe you’re ready.” said Zeus. “Thank you, Zeus.” said Gordon. “Before I let you go into battle tomorrow, I need you to take this.” said Zeus as he handed Gordon a glass orb. “What is this?” said Gordon. “Your new power.” said Zeus. At an instant, the orb glowed white, and it reacted to Hadad’s elemental power of air. The sorcerer’s power activated on its own and it absorbed a portion of it. “Woah. What happened?” said Gordon. “Your new relic has made you completely immune to all elements as long as you hold the mura stone.” said Zeus. “The mura stone. Why is it called that?” said Gordon. “Honestly, I named it after one of my favorite girls that I have slept with.” said Zeus. “Very funny Zeus. I got to ask. Why would you give me this? What makes you think I won’t use it for evil?” said Gordon. “It’s because you and I are one and the same. If something happened to you, I don’t know what I would do. Also, I trust that you would never do something like that with it. That’s the reason why the stone glowed white. The mura stone can sense whether it’s use will be for good or evil.” said Zeus. “I see. Thank you, Zeus.” said Gordon. “Anyway, how do you feel?” said Zeus. “I feel like I am ready for tomorrow. Leviathan will wish she was never born.” said Gordon. Gordon looked at that moment as a time of rebirth.