----------Medusa's Perspective----------



I sit at my desk working on a statue of Bellona. She's asleep. I wonder if this is weird. . . She did tell me that I could use her as a model whenever I wanted. She probably considered this. I still should probably ask her. . . Then again the statue is nearly finished so I might as well just tell her when it's done. Then if she doesn't like it I'll... I'd say I'd destroy it, but I've never destroyed one of my statues before. Even the older poorly made ones are proof of the progress I've made. I'll hide it somewhere, and say I destroyed it.



I look out my window and for some reason I find myself wondering what Arachne is up to. That's weird, the sky is orange. . . It's probably nothing. "Is that me?" It seems Bellona is at least partially awake. She gazes at the statue with half closed eyes.



I scratch the back of my head. "Yeah, it is. . ."



"Cool." She yawns. "Make sure you make me look awesome." She falls back asleep.



---------Anubis' Perspective----------



Bastet's on my chest. I can move my arms, but I can't feel them. I place my hand on Bastet's head and she opens her eyes. Her lips move but I can't hear her. There's a ringing in my ears. I look past her to see this monstrosity swinging flaming chains at Sol and Nu Wa. The sky is orange... no... it's on fire. How is that even possible. . . What is happening right now. I feel a sudden slap across my face. It wasn't Bastet. I look over to see Hel it looks like she's screaming at me. The ringing in my ears starts to slowly fade, and I can hear again. "-And I can't believe you let yourself be tricked by a wretched minion! You're a god of the underworld, you're making us look bad!" She's channeling her healing energy into me. I can feel my limbs again.



I try to sit up and Bastet pins me down. "You need to heal."



"No I need to help."



"Anubis please! I don't want to lose you!" She wraps her arms around me. She looks so much more hurt than I am, but she's holding me down.



"Fine. . ." For now anyways, I will sit and watch.



Nu Wa summons an entire army of clay soldiers. With a single swing of his staff that monster wipes them all out with a wave of fire. He laughs as Nu Wa drops to her knees. "Come now Nu Wa! I thought you were supposed to be one of the strongest gods here. Look at you now! Overpowered by a minion!" He starts stomping towards her.



Sol throws countless fireballs at him to no effect.



----------Nu Wa's Perspective----------



I suppose this is what they call karma, or maybe it's irony. For disdaining the mortals I was meant to protect, it's only fitting that I should die by the hands of one. The monster reaches for me. I close my eyes, and I hear the clash of electrically charged steel. I open my eyes to see Ao Kuang. "Did he harm you milady?" The monster is gripping his hand seething, I don't think he's in pain. I think he's just mad.



"Ao Kuang. . . Wait how did you-"



"I am your knight. I will not allow a commoner's hand to reach for you."



The demon laughs. "How cute. Ao Kuang I didn't think you'd be one to bend the knee. What was that title, King of The Eastern Sea?"



"I am a king of a single sea. However my lady rules over all of creation. You will show her the respect she deserves!" Ao Kuang takes on his dragon form and tackles the monster. There's a raging fire in Ao Kuang's eyes as he wrestles with the demon, I've never seen him so angry.



----------Ao Kuang's Perspective----------



I can't get a proper hold on him, luckily enough he can't hold me for long either. He growls. "I wasn't aware this many gods cared so deeply for Anubis."



"Anubis? I don't give a damn about him. You attacked Nu Wa and that's the only thing that matters to me!" I put my claws against his throat.



Before I can put an end to this abomination he breathes fire forcing me to fly back. "Dragon King, staggered by some fire. How amusing." I could've ended this right then. I hope that's not the only chance I'll get.



Flaming chains fly from his staff and bind me before I can even react. I can't move. His eyes start to glow. A large stone wall rises between us. A woman wearing stone armor lands in front of me. She looks back at me with a rather worried expression. "Ao Kuang correct?" I nod and she continues. "You and your classmates put up a good fight, but it's time you let the teachers handle this."



"Yeah, okay." I return to human form to escape from the chains and retreat to Nu Wa's side.



----------Arachne's Perspective----------



I feel like someone's pounding on my head. I open my eyes only to realize that it's not my head but someone at my door. "I'm coming." I continue to lay in bed. The knocking has stopped. . .



"Arachne I forgot my key! Let me in!" Chang'e's voice. . .



I groan and roll out of bed. "yeah yeah. . . " I get up and go open the door. "What's the rush?"



"I've been knocking for like ten minutes. I'm honestly a little surprised Janus didn't show up and just open the door for me."



I yawn. "Maybe something's happening."



"At this school? Never." I can't tell if she's being sarcastic or not. . . She goes over to the dresser by the window, and pulls out her keys. "Aha!" I swear I saw something fly by the window. It's probably just my imagination though. Chang'e definitely didn't see it.



"Hey so... How are things with Hou Yi?" I don't see Chang'e very often. I don't know if she doesn't sleep here or if she just shows up and leaves while I'm asleep.



A man's voice comes from the hallway. "I'm good." I guess that was Hou Yi. I don't talk to him much either.



I can't help but ask. "Why are you hiding in the hall?"



"Chang'e said you might be indecent"



"I'm wearing plenty of clothes so you're good man." Hou Yi enters, and taps on Chang'e's shoulder. Chang'e looks at him. They have some kind of conversation with out actually saying any words. Hou Yi gestures at me, and Chang'e shrugs. I interrupt their telepathic conversation. "Not gonna lie, you're freaking me out right now."



Chang'e speaks up. "Hou Yi and I are going to be going on a little vacation soon. We were looking for people to take with. Would you be interested?"



"A vacation to where exactly?"



"Anywhere Arachne. We are gods after all."



"Correction. You're gods. I'm just really lucky."



Hou Yi takes his turn to speak. "I thought you were the goddess of spiders or something"



I sigh. "No."



"Still, we can go anywhere."



"Tempting. . . Why did you seem hesitant to ask me?"



"Well I was sort of hoping to take another couple with us, but I'm pretty sure you're not seeing anyone." Ouch. "Hou Yi is convinced that you and Ah Muzen Cab are a thing."



"What??? Gods, so many questions. . . firstly, why would I be with Ah Muzen Cab. Of all the divine beings at the school."



Hou Yi explains. "Well, because you like spiders, and he's like a god of bees."



". . . What???"



Hou Yi is rightfully ashamed in himself. "It made more sense in my head." Chang'e giggles and pats his head.



"Secondly, why are you looking for another couple. Are you guys trying to be swingers or something?"



They both get so flustered by that question. "What?! No!" Chang'e touches her fingers together. "I just thought it would be fun to go on double dates, somewhere exotic."



A little vacation would probably do my art some good. I'll just say I'm with someone so they'll take me with. "Just so you know. I am actually with someone."



Chang'e gets a little too excited. "No way! Who?"



Crap, say someone, confidently so it doesn't sound like a lie! "Medusa." Why did I say her?!



Chang'e and Hou Yi seem just as shocked externally as I am internally.