"It's either that, or they both die. I want to help, but that's the only thing I can do. "he said.

" if you want to die." Lori sighed then jumped as Athena entered " i'll go know.'' she ran " Whats her problem?" Athena asked watching her go.

"Athena........To save you, and your mom, you gotta marry me. "he said, deciding to get it out of the way, and waited for death.

" Your not serious are you?" Athena asked with a scowl. " There is no one I will marry you."

"It's either that, or public execution. "

" I could rescues my mother and run." Athena growled.

"The people would hunt you down. I'm trying to save you and your mother. Think of it this way. Safety for your mom, and infinite wealth to experiment with your powers." He said. "Plus prestige with the mages."

Athena slapped him " Go to hell." she stormed off.

He ran after her, and stopped her. "I'm trying to save you and your mother. You'll be hunted down and killed for what your father did, do you want that?"he asked.

" I'm not marrying you." Athena snarled " So yeah I can deal with getting hunted for something I had no part in."

"Do you realize how selfish that is? Your forcing yourself, and your mother into exile. I'm not expecting anything from you finx; I'm marrying you to save your life. "He said

Athena punched him in the face "I'M SELFISH!?" she snarled " How dare you? how dare you force me to choose between my freedom and being stuck with you for the rest of my life. Go to hell you bastard." she snarled.

"You think I wouldn't offer you an alternative in the matter, if there was one? Personally, I wouldn't mind being married to someone like you, but I just want to avoid anymore bloodshed. Your innocent in this."he said.

" Then find another way." Athena snapped " or give us a head start." she crossed her arms.

"I'm trying. You know how hard it is too find loop-holes in this type of b.s.?" he asked.

" You are king you can make new rules." Athena shrugged " Either you sort this out or I'm going to become a hunted woman."

"Hmm....I 'could' make a New Order of knights, Using the Mages. You'd be.....Archon Archer. You'd get your own Castle, People you rule over, the works. "he said.

" Could I serve under someone?" Athena asked looking at Lori who had come to check to see if she needed to heal him.

"No, but you could have it to where the order revolves around a Council. "he said.

" Theres no way you can just pardon us?" Athena sighed softly.

"Nope. Too many legal issues, too many Uprising's, and too many questions. "he said.

Athena groaned " I think I'll live with being on the run."

"Trust me, You'll get used to it. It's not hard, being in a council of mages. Besides, I need you. This nation needs you. "He said, sitting back on the throne. He then picked up a sword. It couldn't cut butter, but it was used for ceremonial purposes. "Kneel please.

" Don't tell me what to do." Athena snapped " You better change your tone."

"Sorry. Would you please Kneel?" he asked her.