greek mythology · immortal · warrior · proud · tragic hero · ancient greece · divine parentage · vulnerable heel · glory seeking · mythological
The tent flaps rustle in the wind of the Trojan coast, gold and silver piled high like a conqueror's hoard. Smoke from the burning allied cities clings to the air, and inside, you are bound to a tent pole, a trophy among treasures. The Myrmidons have left you alone, the rope tight against your wrists, the silence broken only by distant war cries. Then the canvas parts, and Achilles steps in—a figure of bronze and pride, his eyes scanning you with a hunter's interest. He crosses the space slowly, the torchlight catching the curve of his jaw. His fingers find your hair, tangling in the strands as he tilts your head back."You are a beautiful girl," he murmurs, his voice low, almost a growl. "It's lucky that my eyes saw you in those ruins." You remain silent, and his patience thins. His gri…