Rather than wait for Isis to find him, Jim resolved that he would have to surrender to her at a time that he would find convenient. Antiope would necessarily find some considerable influence with the Amazons and unite them, so Jim could spirit them all away in a single strike. Helen would unite the Greeks and destroy this empire which was under so much influence of this very subtle, yet bold, invasion. She knew in order to do this, she would be forced to seduce a very powerful Greek king.

To the trio, creating history was not a matter of following the history books. Rather it was a game of masquerading their campaign tactics so that history would never reveal the true nature of their mission. There would never be any proof of their involvement, only hearsay.

"Antiope, Helen, I find that I need to divert my attentions elsewhere. Do you think that you can survive in this present time without my supervision. Genie advises that you both are quite comfortable with your present environment."

Helen was the first to respond. "You are right, Jim. You don't have to baby-sit us. I am very much amazed at the accuracy of Genie's virtual reality simulation. I would very much like to play out the episodes that Genie has shown as probable. If all works out as planned, you will be whisking me away from the ruined embattlements of Troy as I bring destruction on the Hittite empire."

Antiope was less reserved. "Well Jim you must slay the bull, and elope with me. What are you to do with Athens?"

"The same as we shall do with America, let them rule themselves."

"You are such an incurable rebel, Jim. Everyone knows that democracy doesn't work, and man needs a good mother image."

"Men are exceedingly proud, Antiope. They want mother to admire their demonstrations of genetic superiority. They have an instinct to look like good sons."

"You can't tell anything about instinct that I don't already know, Jim boy. Isis is calling for you. We both hear her. She can sense your presence. We are going to have to part paths Jim or else risk discovery."

Jim parted with Antiope and Helen at that moment. Fatally attractive and armed to the teeth with the magic of Isis, these ladies would prove fatal to anyone who dared crossed their paths. Who would protect Antiope and Helen? These two great Amazon Captains, the champion hunters of their own world had little to fear from the somewhat more primitive Anatolia society. Rather we should say, who or what can protect any Earth creature from these two. Only on this primitive Earth, there would be no mass communication to broadcast any of their indiscretions. Certainly these ladies had the potential of being treated as a goddesses, but Jim exclusively forbade any such thoughts, and threatened either of them with abandonment if they dared act otherwise. "We don't want you girls violating history nor your roles if you find that you are successful. Remember what Genie showed you in the simulations. I'll be back for you Antiope when you have united the Amazons. They shall attack us when they learn of your treachery in which case Isis should be aware that you perish. She forgets to say how I rescue you. We forgot to tell her that part."

"Helen you are a little more difficult and your time is not just yet. I believe I shall use you to bring about the death of my alter ego so that we may set you up for your position. It is best that you stick with Antiope and see that she is successful uniting the Amazons. I shall bring you some companions who will see you safely to be the bride of Sparta."

"My heart will always be yours Jim. How do you expect me to sleep with this guy without killing him?"

"We'll kidnap you on your wedding night."

"Sparta is not going to take kindly to that."

"I am aware of that."

Helen smiled. "How devious, Jim, that makes you Paris."

"Well who else could spirit himself away from a duel with Menelaues back to your bedchamber. Certainly not nonexistent gods."

"Take me to Paris after Troy when we return to the future, Jim, because I shall certainly be in the mood."

"Your wish is my command, sweetheart." Jim flirted with her.

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