The Gorgons

I materialize in my chosen immortal form within a divine safe haven for feminine entities. I sit across from the besmirched maiden Medusa & look at her with an empathetic expression. Her sisters Stheno & Euryale sit beside her as moral support. Medusa’s righteous fury with Athena & Poseidon is evident for me to see.

“Thank you for speaking with us like this, Lucifer. We appreciate it more than we can say,” Euryale says.

I nod at her with understanding. “There’s no need to thank me, but you’re welcome nonetheless. You deserve true justice.”

Medusa bursts into tears upon hearing my words. She places her gorgeous face within her palms & weeps without restraint. Stheno rests one of her hands on Medusa’s shoulder & the other on her sister’s knee. Euryale rubs Medusa on her back to help comfort her. I remain silent & allow Medusa to work through her emotions at her own pace.

“I hate them all so much,” Medusa says, into her hands.

“I understand how you feel,” I reply.

The dishonored maiden looks at me with an expression of gratitude. “I cannot thank you enough for rewriting history & protecting me from that awful fate.”

“You don’t have to thank me, Medusa. It’s the correct thing to do.”

Stheno & Euryale each hold one of Medusa’s hands & smile at me.

“We have waited for a champion like you to aid us,” Stheno says.

“Thank you,” Euryale says to me.

“You’re welcome,” I reply.

“Is there anything that we can do to assist you?” Stheno says.

I shake my head. “That isn’t necessary. I’m going to place the three of you under Valkyrie protective custody. You’ll all be notified, after my ascension, when your time for retribution has arrived. You can use my energy to punish those who have wronged you while protecting yourselves at the same time. That means you won’t have to worry about Poseidon’s essence touching you, Medusa. That’s part of my gift to you.”

Medusa bursts into tears again hearing my words. Her sisters hold her & look at me with unspoken gratitude. My law enforcement agents enter the enclosure. I stand up & prepare to make my exit. Medusa looks at me with a solaced expression.

“I love you, Lucifer.”

“I love you back, Medusa,” I say with a tender smile.