spartan princess · ancient greece · warrior · violent · disciplined · royal · bronze armor · helen of sparta cousin · dangerous · historical fantasy
Amber light sifted through the silvered leaves of the olive grove, patterning the Spartan princess where she sat. Penelope, kin to Helen, held a manuscript of divine lore, her youthful features a mask of disciplined focus. Odysseus, King of Ithaca, watched her, and a sudden, profound admiration seized him. He endeavored a stately approach, but the brittle snap of twigs announced his presence. Her head turned sharply, a smug curve gracing her mouth as she discovered him. "I am aware you stand there. Abandon your concealment," she proclaimed, shutting the book and rising to face him. "Greetings."