Skye lay in her bed just staring at the ceiling. She didn't get a wink of sleep that night, trying to rationalize what had happened the day before. Her only logical conclusion was that she had finally snapped and went insane. What else could it be? The two bull type men, which she knew from mythological history were known as minotaurs, (she loved history, real and fiction alike) the bo staff just appearing in her hand every time she felt like defending herself physically. It was all the pressure from school and then trying to keep her anger under control. Her anger management always seemed to be in the forefront of her mind. It took so much energy to NOT cause s problem, it was actually waring her out. She used to take meds in highschool, but they seemed to only make it worse. Her alarm went off startling her. Suddenly go staff was once again in her hand. She let out a frustrated yell. If she WAS insane, she had a pretty freaking powerful imagination. The staff seemed real. She decided to get up and look at ut. It was made out of a type of metal she wasn't familiar with. Upon closer inspection, what she thought were flames turned out to be a Chinese dragon, the same design on her own staff at the dojo. She had it custom made so she had something different from the losers in her class.<br/><br/>She left it on the table and walked away to get dressed. She got on her regular attire: a sleeveless hoodie and cargo shorts. She liked to dress opposite of what her stuck up father deemed appropriate. Just be aue she was going to some pristigious college didn't mean she needed to dress like a prick. She was kind of like a child in that she wanted to rebel, but wasn't "depressed" enough to be goth. Plus all that black would be so hot.<br/><br/>She went back to the table and saw the staff missing. She ground her teeth. Would her mind make up its mind on if she was crazy or not!? Wouldn't you know it, once the thought popped into her head, the staff popped into her hand. She gripped it tight. Despite the metallic feel, it was super light. She swung it softly a few times. Then she tried out a couple of harder moves. It was easy to handle, as if it knew what she needed. Hmm.<br/><br/>She grabbed her phone and her key and headed out the door. She ran all the way to the dojo without breaking a sweat, which wouldn't be too big a deal since she was fit, but she ran the whole way in a dead sprint, which would make any human sweat at least a little. She got the building and entered. She bowed to the master, who was teaching a class. "Master sorry to interrupt, but I'd really like to let off some steam." She got closer and whispered." Counciler said it would be good today."  The mast nodded, knowing that when she said that, it was definitely needed. "Very well Roderick. We were just about to spar anyways." "Master, can we use stavs? I got a new one I'd like to try out." The master nodded and stepped back.<br/><br/>Skye's first apponent went down like a sack of potatos. The second didn't take long either. Black belt after black belt fell to Skyes hand, and it didn't seem to phase her at all. "Alright Roderick, I guess it my turn." The master didn't like students getting a big head, especially Skye. Skyler had never heated the master, but something told her this time would be different.<br/><br/>Not even five minutes later, the master was supporting a twisted ankle and a busted lip. Skye grinned from ear to ear. Everyone just stared as she casually walked out of the dojo. "Sorry master, I don't think your class is of any use to me anymore."<br/><br/>Skye ran through downtown. Sh wasn't dressed for it but she did some parquor off some cars and railings. She passed the alley she got attacked in the day before and stopped. The minotaur were gone of course but there were some thuggish looking guys conversing. Skye grinned. She apporoached them SBD the all fell silent. "Whachya up to guys?"she said smirking. "None of your business girlie, now get lost." Said one.  "Now I don't think that's anyway to talk to a lady. Besides, I like it here. I think I'll stay." The one who spoke before stepped up menicingly. "I don't think you heard me, kid. Beat it!" Two others stepped up behind him. Skye couldn't stop grinning. "Or else what, dumbass?" This seemed to have struck a nerve because the guy launched himself at Skyler. As if on cue, her staff appeared. This made the guys pause but, too late, Skye swung.<br/><br/>It wasn't long before all five guys were on the ground, supporting some kind of injury. Skye was ecstatic. She left them all without a word. As she strolled along, she heard her phone go off. She looked and stopped, thourougly confused. She didn't know anyone named Hermes, and she was pretty sure nobody in their right mind would name their kid after THAT Greek god. She opened it.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic"><div style="text-align: center;">Hey there, badass. How would you like some REAL competition? I'll make a bet that you couldn't take me in a million years. I mean I AM  a Greek god. 42nd and 12th. An old church. If I beat you, you HAVE to do as I say. See you in an hour!</div></span><br/><br/>Skye stared at the text. She didn't realize  anyone saw her, but tat didn't matter. It was a challenge, and even though every rational thought said no, she ground her teeth and began making her way to the church.<br/><br/>She finally arrived and saw the crumbling old building. She wasn't a church person but she was pretty sure letting a historical place like this would send someone to some kind of hell.  She walked the steps and heard voices. She flicked her wrist and felt she summoned her staff. She cautiously walked in.<br/><br/>"Ah! The mighty challenger!" Came a voice. She looked around till she saw a woman standing beside a....flying man? She cocked her head to the side like a curious dog. The man flew over to her and she dropped the staff. "Bit jumpy, arnt ya? Daddy probably wouldn't be happy, but I guess you made up for it kicking those guys faces in." He said chuckling. He landed on the ground a few feet away from Skye as she tried to process what he said. Her dad would NEVER have condoned what she did. But she didn't have time to think, as arrows from no where came shooting towards Skye. She lifted her arm instinctively and heard a loud clang. She looked and saw a shield on her arm. She suddenly felt light headed and the shield disappeared. "Hmm quick to summon, that's good. But you seem a bit worn. You wanna sit down? There's no shame in forfeiting." Skye glared at the man and ground her teeth. She ran full on towards the man, summoning the staff. She swung and...missed? She felt a tap on her shoulder. She turned and felt a hard impact on her face. She flew backwards and fell to the ground.  " Ok now that THATS out of the way." The man said and flew once again, crossing his legs in mid air.<br/><br/>" I am Hermes, messanger of the gods. Since I beat you, you will do as I say, which is sit here and listen to me. Buf , I guess we should probably wait for the others so just sit here and wait. Or maybe...lie down. You don't look so good." He said, laughing. Skye finally got up. She was fine now, but she felt a bruise form on her cheek. She went a sat on a broken pew, watching the man, Hermes, completely ignoring the woman. She didn't know why but something was compelling her to stay. As I'd the bet was sealed in blood and she had no choice.