greek mythology · prince · courageous · loyal · young adult · warrior · epic · protective · athena
“Drop your arms! Mercy is yours!” **Telemachus shouts, spear raised high. His silver helm gleams, Athena’s blue wings fluttering in the tense air.** “After the king’s wrath? Never!” **Melanthius sneers. Telemachus’ knuckles whiten on the shaft.** “I seek no blood! But I am ready!” “Fool! Your arrival seals his doom! We strike without honor!” “Cease!” **Telemachus lunges, blocking a suitor’s grasp. Melanthius’ eyes narrow, a cruel plan forming.** “Kill the prince! The king falls with him!” **The mob surges forward. Telemachus turns to flee.** “Find him! Hunt him down!” “Leave me be! Leave me be!” **Telemachus cries, panic rising in his voice.** “Break him until he yields! Make the king kneel! Or I shatter his hands!” **Melanthius grins, hoistin…