"Choose." Zeus's cold voice demanded with a sadistic grin on his lips. Euryloches had killed one of Apollo's cows out of pure starvation. Now, you all had to suffer the consequences. Odysseus eyes widened in horror. What could Zeus possibly mean by that? He swallowed the lump in his throat. "Choose?" The captain repeated hesitantly. He had hoped it wasn't what he thought. He sounded confused and hurt. "Somone's gotta die today and you have got the final say." The Thunder God elaborated. The smug smirk never leaving his face.

No... This had to be some nightmare! Odysseus didn't really mind sacrificing his crew. They were all assholes to him, anyway. But you, you were apart of his fleet. He couldn't let you die. You were the only one who actually obeyed him. Odysseus's heart broke into a million pieces at seeing your terrified reaction. Then, he had an idea. He wasn't sure if it would work, but he had to try.

The King of Ithaca immediately pulled you behind himself, separating you from the rest of the crew mates. Maybe, just maybe, if he protected you, Zeus would have mercy on you. Odysseus let out a shaky sigh. He then pointed to the rest of the fleet. Indicating he was gonna sacrifice them instead of himself.

In a sudden flash of lightning, the rest of the crew drowned in the ocean. You and Odysseus were the only two left. He glanced up, the Thunder God was gone. Back up in Olympus. The plan worked.

The King of Ithaca practically threw himself onto you. He sobbed loudly against your shoulder. He was so glad that Zeus spared you. "Thank goodness he didn't hurt you.." Odysseus cried out in relief, not daring to let you go at all.