I watched as the other gods hurriedly moved around the Mansion. Zeus, the father of the gods, and Hera, his wife emerged from the doorway in all their glory and might. His majestic outfit shone like pure gold, and his chest-length beard, swept freely along his neck. His waist length, white hair brightened the room.
Hera wore a similar gold outfit, she had an Halo crown on, and her lips formed a thin line. Trust hera to always look serious, like breakfast was a battlefield.We all made two straight rows, letting them walk in the middle, like we did on Mount Olympus, when they'd arrived to sit on their throne.
Here wasn't Olympus, and here wasn't a kingdom, or a castle. We'd strongly advised against him erecting a castle on Mount Olympia, as he'd named it. It wasn't a replica of Olympus, but, the Mansion was decorated to look more like a palace.
Zeus's chair at the dining table was made in a more throne-like manner. And, his favorite cushion too. As he walked through, we all bowed courteously, rendering his appraisals.
When he'd got to me, he tapped my shoulders lightly.
"Father" I whispered.
"Sit! All of you." Zeus commanded.
We all did. My brothers and sisters took their place at the table. Even father's brother was present-Poseidon. It'd been long he'd left the vast seas to come live with us, amongst the mortals.
Hermes and Apollo, my brother, sat beside Poseidon, and Demeter, Aprodite, Athena and I, sat beside Hera.
"Brother, I see you have taken an inkling to the mortals, after dwelling with them for a long time." Poseidon said, chuckling. His bare chest visible. His body looked like they were forged out of steel and iron.
His tightly toned abdominal muscles and biceps flexed as he chuckled. He looked enormously huge as his crown settled on his head, and his dark waist-length hair danced, as he chuckled. He wore dark jeans, evidence of blending in with the humans, and had his trident in one hand.
" You too. I can see you somewhat love to be in their clothing." Zeus replied smugly.
"I do, but, once I get back into the vast seas, they're rendered useless. They seem to rip right off." He said, forking up a piece of food. His huge hands made the fork look incredibly small.
"That's because you're too big for it, once you're in the water." Hermes added, Chuckling.
"Enough! Nobody talks until we're done eating." Hera added with a Stern voice. She never had any subtle bone in her, maybe she does, maybe she pretends not to.
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After our food session had been over, we all still sat down at the dining.
" Have you seen him around yet?" Poseidon asked.
"Artemis, have you?" Father turned to me, asking.
"Had-" remembering Zeus forbode that name in his house made me cringe as I remembered his threats, 'whoever mentions that name in my house would be struck to death-by lightning!'.
"No father. He seems not to find interest in troubling the mortals anymore" I added quickly.
"Do you think he's had his fair share with the mortals? His anger would always make him keep coming. He'd been jealous the very day we'd split territories." Poseidon scoffed.
"Well, I'd be jealous if I was given the remains of an underworld. He cannot associate with the living. Just the dead. Unlike Zeus the father of gods. He could form mortals at will, father's numerous gods, give life. He just feels inferior." Athena added.
"Inferior?! He didn't feel inferior when he took my daughter away from me, making her queen of the disgraceful underworld.!" Demeter scowled.
"If he'd come to you, asking for your daughter's hand in marriage, you would have refused, calling the underworld-disgraceful. Your daughter became one of the most powerful gods. Even Zeus couldn't venture into the underworld for fear of Hades. His power supersedes that of a living god, wielding the souls of the dead" Apollo shrugged.
We all gasped at his mention of 'Hades' father has specifically warned about that name. Not only that, he'd compared Zeus to Hades. One thing Zeus hated was his powers being compared to others, especially Hades.
As if on que, Zeus had begun to boil with rage at Apollo's remarks. I'd wondered why he couldn't keep his mouth shut. Sounds of lightning and thunder were heard, as Zeus's eyes and body glowed, and the Sparks flew, and there it was- Zeus's lightning bolts, his favorite weapon. The whole mansion shook, as the lightning struck even outside, the lightning bolts came down fast, and, Apollo didn't seem to care, nor tried to plead.
Poseidon got up quickly, he knew Pleading with Zeus now was useless. He channeled his powers into the waters in the jars on the table with his trident, using it to shield Apollo, the lightning bolts couldn't get through Poseidon's shield.
"Take off the shield !" Zeus ordered, as his voice thundered.
"No! You need to stop this madness. You cannot do this! He's your son."
We all went on our knees, pleading, and Hera spoke, "if you kill him now, you only prove his words to be true. We all know you're the strongest, most powerful of all gods- the father of gods, Hera's crown."
She tried to talk him out of it. Zeus looked like he wouldn't budge, but, after a little more persuasion, he calmed down a little.
"I will let this go! And I'll put into consideration what punishment befits you." He said, then, he raised the lightning bolts off him, channelling his rage into them, as they striked the ground heavily, outside.
Suddenly, a scream and a loud thud was heard outside.
Hera sprang up from her knees, as if sensing something, she looked towards us, as she exclaimed, " Zeus, you've killed a mortal!".
And that was the beginning of Hayley's misfortune as her life is on it's way to getting flipped upside down. How bad can a god's intervention in a mortal life be.
THREE DAYS AGO, BEFORE APOLLO AND ZEUS'S BICKERING.★★★★"wake up sleepy head" Zara's voice woke me, as she cooed, running her fingers through her brown sugar short fringe hair. Her mahogany eyes sparkled with excitement and a hint of amusement.Her brown skin glowed under the dimly lit room. She wore jeans and a plain white shirt. She sat on the chair in the room.I stretched out like a cat, yawning, as I tossed the sheets off, pushing my hair out of my face, before sitting up. She opened the windows, lifting the curtains, allowing rays of sunshine in."Good morning Zara.""You know you have a lot of work to do today." She said excitedly."Work? Nobody views our vlog." I said. We've been vlogging for almost six months now and it's been useless."Yass they do girl! Remember that video you got anonymously? That video of gods living on mount
Hera sprang up from her knees, as if sensing something, she looked towards us, as she exclaimed, " Zeus, you've killed a mortal!".We all gasped at Hera's words. Zeus's angers tended to do more harms than good, we all rushed out of the mansion, except Zeus and Poseidon. and there she was, sprawled on the ground, lifeless. Apollo knelt beside her, after some assessment, he turned towards us."She's cold. It struck her heart. She's d-" before he could finish his words, Aphrodite clasped a hand on his lips."Don't say it!""Take her inside" Hera ordered.Apollo lifted her off the ground, as he walked back inside. He took her to Zeus who sat in his room. I could see the guilt in his eyes. He killed this innocent mortal anyways."This is the mortal you killed." Apollo said, with a hint of sarcasm in his voice.Zeus gestured his hand towards the bed, and Apollo
Hayley's P.O.VHe reached out his hand, and I took it, he gently pulled me off the bed, as he spoke,"I must have killed you without intending to, my apologies for that. The lightning bolts weren't meant for you, but for that blabbermouth." He said, pointing towards the guy with golden–red eyes. "I'm Zeus, welcome to my house."I couldn't contain my laughter, and he stared at me, cocking a brow. "Seriously? I thought I was dead, but, this joke is way too funny. Zeus? You're Zeus?"A woman who hadn't spoken since walked towards me, she wore a white lace dress and her eyes were silver? Her hair an inky black. Her skin pale beige, like the rest of them."I'll take it from here, father." Her marvelous voice held secrets untold.He nodded and moved back. "Hi, I'm Artemis. I know this is hard to believe, but, you're not dead. And like he
After Artemis had shown me the nooks and crannies of Mount Olympia, and the mansion, she took me to her room. Her room was well furnished, and had several paintings of wild animals. There was an opening which made the roof a see-through.You could see the skies through it. Her room was decorated with white and silver. Her queen sized bed, had a silver bedspread on it."What would you like to eat?" She asked.I didn't have any appetite for food, I was too excited to, I was in a whole new world, a whole new level, and a whole new reality—with gods."I'm not really hungry. But I'll let you know once I do.""Okay. I'd leave you to freshen up. I'd bring you some clothes. There are some fresh towels in the closet." She said with a smile, before walking out.I walked to the closet, taking off my clothes, before wrapping up the towel. The door swung open, and I walked toward
Aphrodite's P.O.VI walked out of the house, riding my chariots pulled by sparrows, of course I could be seen by humans, but I had another route, besides, I couldn't be seen if I was way up in the sky.After getting to my secret hideout in the city, I headed towards my car, it was time to do things the human way. This hideout was only for my car, and chariot. Thankfully, Poseidon gifted me this car, two years ago.Once I'd driven far into the city, I had to stop, after the traffic lights hit red. A bike pulled up beside me, and the rider had an helmet on. A familiar feeling hit me. I'd noticed his skin was too pale for a human, his black shoulder-length hair had perfect red streaks. As I stared at the broad-shouldered guy with leather jacket, on the bike, I didn't know the lights were green now, and he rode away.Suddenly, it dawned on me. This was Golden
We both remained there, in the same position, panting from our little episode of sexercise. After a minute of raving breaths, he pulled out of me. Lifting me off the ground, I gasped in surprise."What now?" I asked with a grin."I can't seem to get enough. But I don't want to take you here." He said with the seduction tone back in his voice."So, where would you like to take me?" I asked, giggling." My bedroom. " He said winking, " but first, let's get you cleaned up."We headed towards the bathroom, and he helped me get out of the rest of the clothes I had on, while I helped him too. We locked lips in a passionate kiss, he lifted me up with our lips still entwined. We barely made it to the bathroom before he took me again.We slept on his bed cuddled, he spooned me, and I could feel his hot breath on my back. It's been almost an hour and we'd taken each other in wild wa
They all repeated the name like it was a spell to be chanted."Alright, Hayley. How did you find this place? It's been hidden, from mortals."How was I supposed to tell them I had found this place with clues from a video. If I did, I might have to tell them I came to make videos of them, to expose them to the world. They might not like that. What if It makes Zeus angry again and he zaps me? I might not be lucky enough to survive another lightning bolt! I had to think of something else." Oh! I- I can't really remember why I was at the mountain, I-" I grabbed my head in my hands, squeezing my eyes shut. As if trying to force out an imaginary memory."I just remember resting, and someone showing me the way here. I can't really remember why I came here. Or how"Apollo walked towards me, he patted my back as he spoke with a soothing voice,"Do not force yourself to remember. You m
"What the –" I huffed in exasperation."Don't bother yourself with him. You're under my protection. He'll do nothing" Artemis said."That god is definitely a Looney." I scoffed.She burst out laughing. I stared at her surprised Artemis could laugh at me calling her uncle a Looney. Well, I guess nearly everyone despised Poseidon. Finally she stopped laughing."Let's go to my room then, while we await Aphrodite's return."🧜♂️🧜🏻♂️🧜🏻♂️🧜🏻♂️🧜🏻♂️🧜🏻♂️🧜🏻♂️🧜🏻♂️🧜🏻♂️🧜🏻♂️🧜🏻♂️🧜🏻♂️🧜🏻♂️🧜🏻♂️Artemis took me to her closet, and she made room for my stuffs while I'd stayed. As she opened a section of the closet, I couldn't help but stare wide eyed at it, there was a part of it stocked up with designer shoes. And another part of it with clothes and bags from famous brands.She just smiled when she saw my expression. As she opened anot