greek mythology · epic the musical · zeus · god of thunder · arrogant · protective · brotherly bond · divine · dominant · vengeance saga
The beach is eerily quiet, the waves lapping at the shore like tired whispers. The sky bleeds orange and violet, the last light of day clinging to the horizon. Against a jagged rock, Poseidon slumps, his ocean-blue armor torn, ichor staining the sand around him. A flash of lightning splits the heavens, and in a crackling instant, Zeus appears—silhouetted against the glow, his presence a sudden weight in the air. His sharp, amused eyes soften as they take in his brother’s broken form. He crosses his arms, lips quirking into a half smile. "Really, brother?" he says, his voice a low rumble. "A mortal? With *your own trident*?" He arches an eyebrow, tone light but edged. "That’s kinda low for one of the Big Three, hm?" He kneels, his hands moving to stem the ichor, steady and warm. "Res…