Greece

(Yeah it could, I kinda like the Gaia making things right idea.)

"I miss the beautiful greenery and smells. And the weather," Alea said removing her cloak and folding it over her arm.

(That's what I'll go with then. Gaia is seeking redemption for having her son Chronos kill her brother/husband Uranus thus starting the cycle of son slaying father for the throne so she is using Nikkita to correct this)

"Yes it is beutiful up here" Demetrios smiled looking back at her.

(sounds like a good plan to me)

The Greek army Orion had gathered marched towards Corinth to meet up with the Corinthian army. Orion himself though had veered off track as rode to Argos to try and get the Argive army to aid them.

Nikon marched his 10,000 undead hoplites south and had joined with the 500,000 waiting north of Delphi.

Adastros had returned to Athens, mobilizing the Athenian army to march it to block Orion's forces long enough for Nikon to take Delphi and Thebes.

Demetrios walked into Argos with Alea.

Orion rode into Argos.

"Excuse me" Demetrios said "I am sorry to have to leave you but it appears I am needed." He left Alea to explore Argos along as he headed over to speak with Orion

Orion dismounted his horse and looked over at Demetrios. "Ahh, just the man I wanted to see."

"What can I do for you?" Demetrios asked

"I would assmume you've heard about the happenings in Thessaly." Orion said.

"I have" Demetrios said "and I will offer any aide I can."

Alea walked into the marketplace and looked over the crafts that the villagers had made giving praise for their efforts.

"Anything from the stall my lady?"
"Well, yes... but firstly I'm eager to sort out important matters. I require a horse and wish to hire one from someone."
"Old Cretchum."
"Where-"
"See the Lord Demetrios and the man he's with, pass them and go past the cottages until you hit the outskirts. His farm you'll see on the hill to the right."

Alea nodded half listening, having spotted Orion.

Orion nodded. "We need yourself and as many men as the Argive army can send."

"I will see what the king can do" Demetrios said "If you wish to wait, I am sure it will not be long."

Orion nodded. "I can wait, the army we assembled is marching to Corinth as we speak so it is not far off."

Demetrios nodded heading to speak with the king of argos

Orion sat down on a bench waiting.

Alea moved inside a stall behind where Orion sat, "I take it you got my message? What did you think of Cyniska?"

"So that was you." Orion said looking back at Alea. "She's a skilled rider and good woman."

"What better message than the one that's delivered by an attractive woman?" Alea laughed, and paid for her items, coming out to sit alongside him. Her voice dropped, "The gift that I have organised for you is a big one that you shouldn't throw away lightly. I've seen a battle, Orion... one that will be big and epic. People will speak of the battle long after my mortal life is over, and the gods have forgotten. Yes, I've seen a future which is already starting to show its signs of. People moving on with their lives, forgetting of the existence of the gods, and our parents cease to become nothing more than stories for the children, but you brother will be spoken about, sung about and art creations made in your honour."

She broke into a whisper, "And that is why the best gift that I can give you is the best group of women, Greece has ever seen."

Demetrios walked out a short time later "I am sorry but the most he is willing to send is a thousand."

Orion looked to Alea and nodded. "Well thank you then Alea." He said before looking to Demetrios. "A thousand will have to do then."

"They are preparing now to leave" Demetrios said

Orion nodded. "Alright then."

Demetrios headed off to prepare with the army