Dark Goddess

other students, including Alaric and Angela who turned out to be cousins

ght, not really anyway, not unless you counted basic self defense. The other girls in the group home could be pretty brutal but generally I tried my

changed if the headmistress caught wind of me growing the tree. I sighed and droppe

hen, Combat Strategy Studies.

e of the only personal items I brought with me. It was one of many. I had journaled my life everyday s

es tend to stay at the school for four years, the school eager to get them out to the world to encourage baby making and growing food to feed the babies. Candy and Tamera were both eighteen and in their second year of school wh

er classes and told me he would be my advisor. He told me that if my gifts still show as being a bit of every

felt like more of a home than the group home or most of the foster homes I had as a kid. I let out content sigh as I p

ut of bed and into the shower. Although I dreaded my war classes

ading out. Before I could go to breakfast I needed to swing by the garden where my tr

y eyes I gasped as I saw it was now taller than myself and was beginning to grow little pink buds. I touched the growing trunk and

etables and fruits that were already nearly ripe for picking. The air smelled earthy in the garden, what you smell ju

d with the smell of gourmet breakfast foods and coffee. The smell i

st day of school by going to a restaurant in town that they swore had the best pizza in the co

a messy bun on top of her head and her green eyes were lined with dark liner. She didn’t look like the perfect prefect she had yeste

I have official prefect duties I dress the part. This is the real me. Just bec

n’t you dress like this for prefect duties?”

hink she just thinks I will scare newly awakened fertility go

ies are so innocent. Yet we are the one encouraging sex and procr

Deities of youth and innocence were often not reported as being so sweet and innocent. I still remember wh

as he held up a pad and pen to take my order. “Oh, lets see, I should probably eat a go

gods tend to order. Or you can help yourself to the buffet. We also have an Athena P

atters and glanced over at the buf

Athena Platter and a cup of bre

er. Got it.” The waiter said with a smile as he wr

before I arrived at the table. They were discussing their classes of the day. Being both Harvest Fertility goddesses, they had more horticulture

ipe today. I could feel it in them last time w

late this year. I think th

at looked ready to eat.” I pipp

the human world apples won’t be rea

hing grows all year round no matter the season or month it is in the human calendar. This is an Eden

o ask Professor Zohra but maybe one of you two k

soms look like an apple tree to me.” Candy said lookin

e? The leaves looked more

oe. “Really? A lemon tree? No

sat down. “What are

d what kind I am growing, I don’t kn

ranate to me.” She said loo

ird head then looked at me. “Maybe you sho

k chocolate covered nuts, blue berries with cream, whole grain toast and hot cereal. My stomach growled as the smell of

d eggs were perfect. I cut into my first one and watched the beautiful yoke run before grabbing a piece of my toast and dipped it in the running

time to go to my combat class. As I relaxed and watched my friends finish their own meals, the waiter returned to pick up plates and I could smell the strong

items. I glanced at my tablet and saw the time was still pr

at class with Ally and Lily.” Tamera gave a nod, confirming she would help me find my class as she chugged down her orange juice. “We will catch you later. Try

ve Tamera?” I asked, pu

the other love and beauty goddesses. We have a photoshoot later this afternoon. I was actually going to ta

beauty and love deity powers will be dropped f

that?” She asked w

desses, I’m not nearly as pretty.” I tell her,

dence boost. You are definitely coming

ing little shivers along my spine. After they showed me to the girls locker rooms they headed to their own classes. Tamera told me n

as met with five other goddesses

ted me. “Your locker is right here, change into this uniform then meet us out on the mat. Since you give us an even number we will be able

d and smiled at me before whispering to the guy beside him and pointing towards me. His friend turned to look at me and smiled. He was incredibly handsome. Strong jaw with a devilish grin. His eyes looked almost aqua from

yself when I was able to take down one of the girls in a one on one warm up match, my body moving on its own as if I had been doing this all my life.

o have you. You were looking good there in warm ups. I am Professor Cath

g as Athena was paired with Alaric, and the girl I was sparing

er.” Professor Cathan instructed, pointin

ya.” He teased, nodding his head to an open space for us to practice. “So you wan

e under it and I glared up at him, attempting to make my 5 foot 3 self

ttle Warrior. Let’s see how y

me. Studying his every move, noting every inch of his muscle toned body. He was tall, I would estimate around 6 foot 3 maybe more. He was every bit the look and power of a war god. I

rm brush against mine as I narrowly got out of the way. I twisted my body around as he caught his footing and turned t

about me.” I snapped

e in time and my ass hit the ground hard. I groaned as Evander hovered his body above me, his arms caging

the muscles were there under his shirt. “Alright get off me no

n my head and I grinned at him mischievously before pulling him forward and sweeping his feet with my leg and twist

ed out. “Evander, never let yo

eyes and he grinned. “Well, looks like we both got knocked on our asses today. Though, got to say, I don’

t to my feet and began dusting myself off. Evander stood up next to

he end we both were covered in

. I’ve heard of guys being insult

the only guys getting mad about being beat by a girl aren’t confident in their own masculinity. I am per

efinitely have the confidence t

the dismal of class. “Well, looks like we better get to strategies

d to be.” I ran into the locker room to change with the other

well. Alaric smirked at me, nudging Evander in the ribs and pointing over at m

ready to go to the

mbat Strategies Studies?”

, ya know. Like how Boudica was able to fight off the romans for as long as she did, and wh

interested in history yesterday during our World H

all thank you.” He responded

blush that brought both war gods to fits of laughter. I chuckled with

e don’t ya think?” Alaric poked my ribs, causing me

ted, still laughing as he threw an arm over my shoulders pu

ing from me for a moment before Alaric announced we have reached the class and they both lead me to

s lecture as he pulled up pictures and painting renditions of battles over the centuries. I pulled my tablet out with

side of me. I ignored them, not wanting to miss a single bit of information with how fast the p

he days class. Thats when I looked at the two gods on either side of m

Little Warrior?” Evand

my hands, I tried to grab it back but he extende

huckle. “Damn, you really kept up pretty w

ack and looked up at his amused gri

t. It’s good to listen sure, it could help you win a war someday, if you find yourself in one. But War Gods haven’t seen a g

my tablet back. “So, I cramped

notes.” Alaric grinned. “I took a nap somewhere

red for me to get up. “You know, you’re kind of a jerk Al

he’s also a Creation God. His name literally

ad as it rose higher at the mention of his na

on Gods. I’m pretty sure my line can be linked to the original creator.” He faced forward ag

e corner of my eye. Lily appearing next to Alaric, casting a glare to the

on his arm. “I’m done early for the day

now that this is my favorite class. Besides, Hadie get

ing I was there. Her blue eyes locking coldly with my grey eyes making me clear my

her there.” With that she let go of Alaric

th a confused look and Alaric shru

fs, spears, even scythes. On the other end of the room was another door and opened up into an indoor f

in the desks, waiting for the professor. I spotted her jogging around along the track,

hispered into my ear. “She is Coach Mars, she teaches the weaponry class, and we compete against some of the other academies i

d out with a bored expression. She gave me a once over and sighed, “I wager you’ll be c

” Alaric

om this morning ca

a booming laugh as response

n by a sword was six years ago. Daggers

my hairline pulling down with them. Turning to Coach

ere and listen for your weapon to call for you. Its rare, but if you he

ks to

quick so we can get to training. We have a meet com