Chapter 3: The owl of wisdom (part 2)

“A proud boy.” said the owl of wisdom, “Let me see you.” It flew slowly around Hank, “Your god Ares seem to favor you. A vulture symbol under was your ear and a spear symbol was on your arm. You are wise boy who know to come after fight and get the spoils. However, you are also great in combat if you need to do it. You are a good boy will sever your god well in future.” said the owl of wisdom. “Please go to the table closest to your left. It’s the place for Aresians.”

Hank made his way to his family where many people had stayed there. “Bravo!”, “Great boy!” said others there. They shook Hank’s hand, greeted with high five. The place turned crowded in minutes and made Heracles not happy much. 

Next after Hank was Morela who was also sat on the same boat with Heracles. Morela came from Delphi the city was protected by god Apollo, the sun god. Of course, she was blessed by her god, a symbol of the sun appeared brilliantly at the middle of her head in golden light. The owl of wisdom told that it’s gift from god Apollo given to Morela, she could directly receive strength from the sun. Whenever she stood under sunlight, she still had strength from it and when the sun went on the top at the noon, her strength was also turned strongest. The ability made Heracles feel exited. He liked what the owl of wisdom talked about the ability sharing strength with the sun, it seemed very great. Furthermore, it seemed special because the symbol of the sun out other light, not silver light. It was also the first time Heracles the golden light spread out. Whatever, Morela made her way to join with her family Aresians where people welcomed her enthusiastically as like they had before when Hank appeared there. 

There had one more girl Heracles paid attention. She was Donna who came from Thebes. Donna was chosen by goddess Aphrodite giving her a symbol of a scallop shell under her collarbone. The scallop shell was also like the symbol of the sun spreading out other light but it spread out a gentle blue light. The owl of wisdom told Donna something Heracles didn’t hear because he was busy talking with Gwen.

“Who do you think you are chosen by?” said Gwen.

“I don’t know.” said Heracles, “Ares is great and Apollo is good too. I like to have a symbol of the sun. However, if I have something from Zeus king of gods and goddesses, it is greatest.”

“Yeah, Zeus is the best.” said Heracles.

Honestly, there had some people blessed by god Zeus. They got the symbols of eagle, bull, and even oak but no one of them was given the symbol of thunderbolt, the ultimate symbol of strength. No one dared to think about it and even in Hippocoon there had very few people owned the symbol. 

“I think I like to have something which helps me heal.” said Amelinda, turned to them.

“It’s best for you.” said Gwen.

Henry who stood right in front of Amelinda walked ahead. Of course, his turn came. He was a medium high muscle boy who had short hard black hair. 

“The symbol of two spears is on your right shoulder, arrow and bow on the left.” cried the owl of wisdom, “You were born to fight. Which family will you choose to join, Aresians with the god Ares who had given you a spear or Athenenas with two goddesses, one had given you a spear and the other gave you bow and arrow. It’s difficult to choose, even me.”

Henry kept silent in seconds then he decided to join with Athenenas.

“Good choice boy.” cried the owl of wisdom, “The next please.”

“Good luck for you.” said Heracles to Amelinda who walked ahead.

“Who are you girl? I mean what your name is.” cried the owl of wisdom,

“I am Amelinda.” she replied kept looking to it.

“I see it. You are a brave and smart girl. Yes, you are also kind.” cried the owl of the wisdom, “Have you ever thought about which family you belong to?”

“Yeah,” said Amelinda, “I have but who can help me to have ability to heal other.”

“Let me see a little.” said the owl of wisdom. It fluttered round Amelinda few times.

“A caduceus from Hermes, a red fire from Hestia and an owl from Athena” cried the owl of wisdom, “Waite a moment, it has something there, something is still inside you.”

“It can not see it. It needs more time to turn clearer. However, those things also made you become the most favored person girl.”

“Do you know the caduceus of Hermes can bind and give way to souls? People will not die if their souls still be bound with their body. And the red fire of Hestia, the fire of healing and also of destruction which do you choose to use it? You even were given the wisdom of goddess Athena. Which family will you choose Amelinda?” said the owl of wisdom.

“I think,” Amelinda hesitated a bit, “I will join with Zeusias.” said Amelinda. She made the way to the table of Zeusias, she strode passed Heracles and Gwen. “I wait for you both there in Zeusia family.” she said. “We will.” replied Heracles. A girl from another line stepped ahead. She was blessed by Hestia. As liked Amelinda, a symbol of a red fire in a circle appeared on the back of her right hand. It spread out a gentle red light. The girl hurriedly made her way to place of Herathyia family, found a place to sit white Heracles walked ahead to replace her standing front the fluttering owl.

“What’s your name boy?” asked the owl of wisdom.

“Heracles,” he replied.

“Are you related to the goddess Hera?” said the owl of wisdom.

“No, I guess no.” said Heracles shortly. Honestly, he Heracles preferred to be blessed by Zeus. His friend Amelinda told to wait him there in Zeusia family. Therefore, he didn’t want to have something relating to Hera. “Zeus please.” he muttered.

“So where do you from?” asked the owl of wisdom again.

“I come from Tiryns.” said Heracles.

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