Mystic Zodiac Chapter 3

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"I love you so much and thank you so much, I deffinantly have to go to the temple and thank Suzaku" he pulled her into a deep and passionate kiss.

Chyrosa hugged and kissed him back. "I love you....too...."

Marek smiled loving down at her. "Now come on lets try these babies out" he said and suddenly before she knew it suddenly they were in the sky. Marek held her tight in his arms as he flew into the sky.

Chyrosa laughed against him. "I thought you'd enjoy this as a way down the mountain...." she said lightly. Looking up at him, Chyrosa said, "Drop me...."

"What? No I'm not going to drop you" he said refusing to do such a thing especially being so high up in the sky.

Chyrosa kissed him. "Trust me...."

"I do trust you." and with that he dropped her, his heart pounded and he was scared on what was going to happen.

Chyrosa fell, but then something happened. Huge silvery-golden wings pushed from her back. The light from the setting sun casted a shimmery shine to the wings.

"Chyrosa! your wings their so beautiful!" he cried out with joy seeing them.

"I'm not an angel like you...." she said, flying back up to him. "I am something else....but..." She blushed. "Thank you..."

"Your very welcome" he smiled looking over at her. "but if I might ask, what are you that gives you wings?" he asked trying not to sound rude.

Chyrosa giggled. "I'm Chyrosa, silly..... I just know what I'm not...and some of what I am...."

"I see how intrigueing" he chuckled and smiled lovingly over at her as they flew along. The feel of the wind against him was amazing and it just made him feel so alive.

"I'm glad you're enjoying having them back......" Chyrosa said as she flew ahead of him, giggling.

"Come back here you" Marek laughed flying after her.

Chyrosa giggled, and flew straight up, heading into some clouds.

Marek laughed and flew up after her. it felt amazing his body felt so alive to be able to fly like this again.

Sssss... Marek heard as he flew after her. Chyrosa's laughing up ahead.

Marek stoped flying and floated there trying to catch a beat on where that noise was coming from.

He saw something move across the forest below, it was huge. Sssss

"Oh shit" Marek flew up as fast as he could to find Chyrosa. "Chryosa! Chyrosa!" he shouted trying to find her.

Marek found her literally sitting on a cloud. "What's wrong?" Chyrosa asked.

"there is something down there, something huge, I heard it earlier when you had run off. I don't trust going near the treeline." he said worriedly as he floated there.

"Really??" she asked, getting up and floating near him. "Maybe we should check it out...." She smiled at him.

"Oh no, I'm getting a bad feeling from that thing and your father would kill me if he knew I let you go anywhere near it" he said in a stern tone.

Chyrosa laughed. "Thank you for protecting me, Marek..... but...." she said, and then smiled mischieviously.

"Oh no, no you dont Chyrosa" he knew what she was about to do

"Oh yes, I want to see...." Chyrosa said, and then dove.

"Chyrosa!" he called out after her as he dove after her. "Damn it" he snarled to himself.

Marek saw Chyrosa disappear below the tree line. As he got closer, he saw the last hour of sunlight from the sunset reflect off scales, large serpent scales.

"Oh shit... Chyrosa!" he called as he bolted down.

Sssss... He didn't see her right away, but he did see her sitting on a large rock looking up. "Pretty..."

Marek quickly flew down and landed next to her. "Chyrosa... what is that thing?" he asked in a stern voice ready to fight.

"I'd say it's a large snake skin.... specifically, a Basklisk Cobra...." she said looking up. "They're not native to the area..."

Marek throat closed hearing that word Basklisk, he hated the things, he had been caught in their gaze once and turned to stone it had been seventy years before someone had accedenly freed him from it.

Chyrosa just smiled at the skin, and then stopped looking at Marek. "Marek? What's wrong? I... thought you... like snakes...."

Marek shivered. "Snakes I'm fine with, Snakes are neat, Basklisks not so much" he remembered years ago when he had grew on the bad side of a group of demons, the demons had captured him with their little basklisk pet, next thing he knew he woke up in the bed of a sorceress bound as her servent after she had freed him from the stone gaze spell.

Chyrosa nodded, looking down. "I'm sorry Marek..."

"Its alright" he leaned over and kissed her cheek. "So umm do you think it would be alright if we get out of here" he said eyeing the skin knowing that thing was still around.

Chyrosa nodded.

Marek then took off into the air and headed off towards the bottom of the mountain where his car was waiting.

Chyrosa flew up and after him. "I'm sorry.... Marek..."

"Its alright really it is Chyrosa you didnt know I've been away from you and your father for a long time you didnt know about my Basklisk attack"

Chyrosa nodded. "Alright.... Marek...."

"Chyrosa are you alright?" he asked worriedly.

Chyrosa smiled at him. "Yes... I'm fine Marek...."

Marek smiled "Alright I just wanted to be sure about that." he smiled then looked down, he saw they were almost over the car and began to descend his beautiful wings shimmering in the moonlight.

When they landed, Chyrosa said, "We've had a busy day today....haven't we?"

"Yes that we've had" he smiled at her as he slid his wings magically into his back again. feeling his esscense whole again felt so wonderful.

Chyrosa's just seemed to disappear as she set down on the ground. "What do you want to do?"

"whatever you wish to do my love, the night is ours" he said lovingly as he took the spell off of his car.

Chyrosa smiled. "Have you ever swam in Nogard Lake to the east?"

"No I havent I've walked the shore but I havent swam it no" he said as he walked around and opened the door for her.

Chyrosa got in. "Why don't we head there?"

"as my lady wishes" he leaned over and stole a kiss before he headed off down the road again.

Chyrosa giggled. "Onward good knight..."

Marek reached up to his viser and slid out a cd to listen to. Sliding it into cd player the music was Deep and beautiful the guitar seemed to go to her core, but the singer, even though the words and the style fo the music was amazing, The singer didnt fit right to her. Marek began to softly sing the song to himself his voice was perfect, it was a deep melodious sound that was made for singing, for acting, he just had a really sexy voice.

"You really should try singing, Marek..."

"Not going to" he sung to her before singing the song again.

Chyrosa shook her head, and looked out the window smiling at the idea in her head.

Marek glanced over at her a moment curious on what was going on with her, He didnt even think he had that good of a singing voice.

"You'd be a better singer.... a much better singer for this song than this guy..." she said softly.

Marek chuckled softly hearing her say that. "If you say so sweety"

"It is true...."

"I'm sorry but I just don't believe you babe my voice isnt that good" he said and sounded serious about it, he really didnt find his voice interesting or that it sounded that good.

Chyrosa looked over at him. "Oh? Okay.." she said, smiling. "You don't mind if I put in a CD do you?"

"Yeah go right ahead sweety" he slid his cd's off his viser above his head and handed them to her.

Chyrosa took out the CD in the player, and put in another one, hnding the CDs back to him. She started the player. The intro music sounded just like the one that they had been listening to.

"Huh? but we were just listening to this" Marek said confused.

Chyrosa just smiled, and then a different singer's voice began to sing. It was a lot better than the other singer.

"where did you find this? I don't remember having this in my Cd's" he said tapping his fingers to the song.

Chyrosa leaded against Marek as they drove down the street. "Doesn't he have a beautiful and sexy voice?"

He laughed, "Alright I'll admit he has a sexy and beautiful voice" he said glancing over at her.

"Yes...." she said, smiling up at him. "You do..."

"Wait what? How?..." he was confused, was that really him?

"I have abilities that are vast...." she said, softly. "Believe me now?"

"Yes I believe you now that I have a sexy singing voice" he said lovingly.

"Maybe I should tell Thothoria to find you a sexy musical to star in...." she giggled.

"Oh yeah? and what kind of musical would you see me in?" he asked playfully going along with it thinking she was joking.

"Hmmm.... I don't know...." she laughed as they pulled up to the lake.

Marek laughed as he parked the car then climbed out. then went to the other side of the car opening the door for his love. "You don't know and yet you want to see me in one?" he asked playfully.

"Of course..." she said, smiling at him as she got out. "Now, let's go swimming..."

"Sounds good to me" he said seductively closing the door behind her. He pulled off his coat and shirt and threw it on the hood of his car he was fine with swimming in his pants.

Chyrosa pulled down her pants, revealing the bottoms to a bikini. Then she pulled off her top, revealing the top half of the bikini. The suit was a soft gold and silver.

Marek turned red at how gorgeous she looked in the bikini. He turned and looked out over the water trying to hide his blush.

"What's wrong? You don't like?"

"Oh no trust me I like it, I like it Alot" he said blushing as he had his back to her feeling so lucky her father wasnt there.

Marek felt her run a fingure down his back. "Oh really...."

Marek turned red and his back arched slightly as her finger ran down his back. "Yes Yes I do" he looked over his shoulder standing there in the moonlight and turned an even deeper red his face whipped forward as he blushed.

Chyrosa giggled. "I'm glad... now are we going to swim?"

"Yes of course swimming" he said blushing and suddenly ran diving into teh water hoping the water would cool himself down of his lusty feelings for Chyrosa.

Chyrosa laughed out loud at that. "Have you cooled off yet, Marek?"

Marek turned looking at her and turned bright red. "Oh deffinantly not" he said spinning around so his back was to her again.

There was the sound of a splash. Ssss

Marek went rigid he didnt know weather or not it was the Basklisk again. He stood there in the water keeping his ears and senses open to the world around him.

He didn't hear it again, but then he go splashed in the face with water, with Chyrosa's giggle following.

"Hey" he laughed and spun around to face her. Then suddenly splashed her back playfully.

"Ahhhhh!" she shouted, splashing back.

Marek laughed she was so adorable as she splashed him. He splashed back harder going into a splash war.

Chyrosa turned her back on him to avoid the splash. Something on her back caught his attention just before a wave of water splashed against him. "Got you, Marek!" she shouted, laughing.

Marek coughed up water and laughed. "yeah you totally got me" he said wiping the access water out of his eyes.

Chyrosa laughed.

Marek went over to her and leaned in kissing her softy unable to help himself. "I'm sorry you just looked so beauitful" he said lovingly.

"Why do you feel sorry, love? I wanted you to kiss me..." Chyrosa said, looking up into his eyes.

"Did you now?" he asked playfully running his thumb across her bottom lip.

Chyrosa nodded. "Yes... I did...Marek..."

Marek leaned down and laid another soft kiss on her lips. "Well I deffinantly do not want to deny you" he said seductively as he kissed her again.

Chyrosa kissed back, then dived under the water.

Marek dove into the water swimming after her.

He saw her surface, and seemed to be looking around the surfuce.

Marek came up behind her and suddenly wrapped his arms around her waist. "Sneaky little minx you" he said seductively into her neck.

Chyrosa leaned into him. "Me? Sneaky...." she said softly and sexyly. "You're the one behind me...." She giggled.

"Mmmm even so you are the sneaky one" he said playfully before giving her neck a little kiss.

"But you do like my sneakiness... Mister-I-have-wings-again-thanks-to-my-girlfriend...." she giggled, leaning into the kiss.

"yeah" he said in a deep gruff lusty voice turning her around to face him face to face. Gently he pulled her close and kissed her deeply the moment so romantic as they stood there in the water together.

Chyrosa wrapped her arms around Marek's neck, kissing him back. "I love you...so much Marek..."

Marek smiled lovingly down at her. "And I love you so much as well" he said lovingly wrapping his arms around her waist.

Chyrosa smiled up at him. "Come on.... there's a cave down below...."

Marek looked at her curiously. "Alright, I'll follow you down" he said with a smile.

Chyrosa dove under.

Marek dove under swimming after her

He saw Chyrosa swimming deeper and deeper into the water.

Marek followed her all the way down wondering how far away this cave was from them.

Chyrosa seemed to disappear into a reef of coral.

Marek dove deeper and looked around trying to find her. Due to his training with Chyrosa's father he was very good at holding his breath under water. Looking around he tried to find where Chyrosa had vanished off to.

Marek found a cave enterance. This way, Marek...

Marek summoned a ball of light to his hand as he headed into the cave, the Magic a soft glow but enough for him to see where he was going.

He saw a light shimmering on the surface above the water in the cave. There must be a pocket of air.

Marek swam for the light up above having a feeling his Chyrosa would be there.

When Marek broke the water, he saw Chyrosa sitting on some rocks in a relatively large cave. She was smiling at him. "Hey..."

"Hey yourself" he said swimming over to her then pulling himself up on the rocks. "pretty cave" he said looking at it all.

"I call it the Nyx Cave...."

Marek got the feeling that she was up to something again. "The Nyx Cave huh?" he asked looking around.

"Sit beside me... and you will see..." Chyrosa said, smiling greatly.

"Alright" he went over and sat down next to her snuggling by her side.

Chyrosa leaned against him, and let the light she had disappear. When the light was gone, the cave seemed to glow like a clear night sky, like every star was in the cave.

"Oh wow this is beautiful" Marek gazed up at it. "It makes me think of how sad it is that you can hardly find a real view of the night sky like this anymore due to all the cities and light pollution that you can hardly see the stars." he said softly gazing up at it all.

Chyrosa nodded against him. "True.... though the best view is from the Silver Castle..." ((He remembers that the Silver Castle was the home of the slain goddess Selene...))

"Yes you are deffinantly right about that one" Marek said remembering the few nights he had visited Selene here and there and seen the night sky from her palace.

"I just hope that she will be reborn soon.... or at least has been reborn..." she said sadly.

"I hope so to" he sighed then looked at her. "No tears we are trying to have a happy moment here" he said playfully and leaned over kissing her suddenly.

Chyrosa kissed back. "I love you..."

"I love you to" he said lovingly before kissing her again unable to help himself she just looked so beautiful

"Do you want to get going again?"

"Depending on what time it is I probably need to get headed home I need sleep before tomorrow I have a meeting with Thothoria in the morning about some companies that want me to star in their movies." he said with a sigh.

"She is a hard worker..." Chyrosa giggled. "You should see her around the company...."

Marek chuckled, it didnt surprise him that she also worked for Epsilon Archer along with being his manager. "I can believe it."

Chyrosa laughed. "Yep..." She stood up and walked over to the edge of the water. "See you at the top...." She said smiling back at him, before diving back into the water. Marek could have sworn he saw the tattoo of a large serpent on her back.

Marek cocked an eyebrow, "If that is what I thought it was, that is so hot" He grinned and dove into the water after her, he summoned a ball of magic once more to light his way as he swam out and headed to the surface.

Sssss.... the light from the magic ball hit Chyrosa's back for a second, and the tattoo seemed to have disappeared.

Marek suddenly remembered what she had said about the Zodiac, about having animal partners that vanished into tattoos on their bodies, hers was a snake, now he knew why she asked him if he liked snakes or not.

Sssss It felt like there was something large watching him.

Marek looked around as he swam seeing if he could spot anything as he moved along. He was also wondering why Chyrosa hadnt told him about her friend.

Way up ahead, Chyrosa was heading up to the surface. Marek show the large shadow below him of a serpent, but not just any serpent. The size of the shadow suggested....what he feared....

Marek freaked and bolted for the surface, breaking through he swam as fast as he could to the beach and pulled himself up on land breathing deep ragged breaths, his body shaking badly.

"Marek? What's wrong?" asked Chyrosa worriedly.

"Basklisk" Marek coughed out as he didnt move and the shiver went down his spine, those were the one things that scared him beyond compare.

Chyrosa nodded, pulling on her shirt and pants. She hugged him. "Its okay..."

Marek calmed down and hugged her back. "I'm ok I'll be ok now" he said softly giving her a little kiss.

Chyrosa kissed back. Sssss

Marek jumped and looked aroudn trying to find where the sound was coming from.

"Marek.... let's go.... it's probably just a snake...."

"Right of course" he said standing, he grabbed his shirt and the two of them climbed in his car adn headed off together back to the city.

Chyrosa quietly watched the landscape move by as they drove back.

Marek sat there exhausted as he drove back to the city he just wanted to go home and go to bed.

"I'm sorry you didn't have a good time....." came Chyrosa's voice softly.

"I had a great time CHyrosa, it was just the whole Basklisk thing that got me, really I did" he said looking over at her for a moment then looking ahead again at the road.

Chyrosa nodded her head. "Alright... I was just a little worried...that's all..*

"Thank you for being such a sweety" he said lovingly looking over at her. "I did though have a great time thank you for inviting me out."

Chyrosa smiled, and kissed his cheek seeing as he was driving. When they got back to the condo building she was living in, Chyrosa kissed his lips. "I love you..."

"I love you to sweety" Marek said lovingly looking down at her. "You have a good night now and thank you again for the great day" he said gazing down at her.

"I will see you later, Marek..."

"You as well princess" he gave her another kiss before he walked back to his car, he waved as he then headed off into the night heading back to his apartment.

Sssss

The hair on the back of his neck went up. He pulled over to the side of the street and climbed out of the car. "Son of a bitch now I have a snake in my car" he sighed and rubbed his eyes as he stood there on the side walk. then he began to peer in the windows of his car to see if he could find the thing.

He found it in his back seat. A cobra. SSSsssss

"A Fucking cobra?!" he freaked. "Son of a bitch." he was glad he had brought his keys, cellphone and shirt out when he had gotten out. He locked the door then dialed for Thothoria hoping she would be able to send a car for him.

There was no answer. The cobra just watched him, laying there in a non-threatening way. Ssss

He snapped his phone closed. "I'll just walk then" he grumbled to himself. He pulled on his shirt and put his phone in his pocket with his wallet. He locked his car with the button on the keys then began to walk off down the road. He didnt dare fly because of all the cameras that were in the city.

Sssss....

Marek froze standing there and turned slowly to see...

The cobra was sitting on the sidewalk.

"Son of a bitch!" he shouted and bolted off down the side walk as fast as his legs would take him.

Do you fear me that much? came a female voice, and it was not Chyrosa's.

The voice caught him off gaurd suddenly Marek tripped, he caught himself and ended up in a roll but unfortunately ended up on his back and next thing he knew he was staring a cobra in the face. "I'm guessing that was you and to answer your question I didnt know you were a magic cobra that could talk to me I thought some how I miraculously got a poisonous cobra in my car." he said looking up at it as he hovered its head above his face.

I wasn't being threatening at all.... I did not fan myself...

"One word... Cobra..." he said watching her. "I've lived alot of years and have learned to keep my distance from poisonous snakes" he said as he pushed himself up so that if someone walked by they wouldnt think he was insane so he was at least sitting.

I am sorry that you had such an experience...

"What? Are you talking about the Basklisk or just keeping my distance from from poisonus snakes in general?" he asked looking down at her.

All of it.... Marek... the cobra coiled watching him.

"I'm guessing thats why Chyrosa sent you with me" He stood and brushed himself off. "Come on if your going to be hanging around lets atleast get back to my place" he leaned down and held his hand up so he could carry her back to the car.

The cobra slivered up his arm, wrapping around to hold on. She didn't send me...I come and go... she barely knows that went I come and go....

"I see, May I ask why you are here then?" He asked as he walked back to his car and then climbed in then the two of them began to drive off heading back to his place.

Because you fear me... The cobra had moved to the sit in the passenger seat.

Marek glanced over at the cobra confused by it. "I fear Basklisks, I'm just wary of snakes." he remembered when he had been doing a movie in India and he had been bitten by a king cobra, had been laid up in the hospital for months, luckily being what he was he had healed back to perfectly normal.

You still fear me... Marek... so much that you think Chyrosa was hiding from you, and still you called to her as if she was not there...

He saw his apartment just up ahead.

He pulled into his parking garage and parked the car in its usual spot. "Why is it you care?" he asked looking over at her as he turned off the car and opened the door he sat there waiting for her to climb on him to head up to his apartment.

She climbed onto him. Because I am a part of her.... as much as she is apart of me... we are both outsiders in our world...

He closed and locked his car then headed off inside and up the elevator to his penthouse. "I see so this is to teach me how to except my fears of snakes so that I can except you and in part Chyrosa as a whole" he said looking down at the cobra as they rode up the elevator.

You told Chyrosa that you like snakes....

"I Do like snakes, their beautiful creatures when their calm and serene but I've been in so many situations with them that if I see a snake looking at me or ready to strike or anything in my direction it scares me, All of it trickleing down from the Basklisk attack" he said and shivered remembering it.

The cobra nodded, not looking at him.

Soon the elevator came to his floor and the door opened, they headed down the hall to the only door on that floor and he went inside to him home. he closed and locked the door behind him and tossed his cellphone, wallet and keys on the table that sat on the wall in the entry hall of his apartment. "Is it alright with you if I take a bath?" he asked looking at her.

The cobra nodded, and just seemed to fall to the ground, and moved off to the livving room couch.

He watched her move away then headed off to his master bathroom to relax a bit for the evening before he went to bed, he had a feeling the cobra wasnt leaving any time soon.

He had a relaxing bath.

Marek came out a little bit later and pulled on a pair of his sleep pants and climbed into bed to go to sleep his body felt exhausted.

Good Night Sir Marek...

"Good night miss Cobra" he said before soon having sleep yank him under.

Wadjet.... ((The Egyptian Cobra Goddess.... google her lol ^_^ ))

"Good night Miss Wadjet" he said half concious before sleep fully took him.

The night went well, filled with dreams of Chyrosa and of himself as a child.

Marek slept in well past his normal time since he was so tired so he didnt wake up until around ten which was late for him. He yawned sitting up and stretched out. "Man I slept well" he said to himself as he sat there. He looked at the clock seeing what time it was and knew Chyrosa was probably wondering why he hadnt been on his balcony this morning like he normally was.

There was the smell of something cooking in the kitchen.

Marek sniffed the air. "What the?" he climbed out of bed and yawned as he headed off out to the kitchen to see who was in his house cooking.

There was breakfast laid out on the table, and the dishes had been done.

"What in the world?" he was confused. "Hello? is someone here?" he called out thinking that it was Chyrosa or Thothoria.

"Good Morning, Marek..." came the a female voice that had been in his head last night.

Marek got confused a snake couldnt do all of this could she? "Morning Wadjet" he said to her. "Were you the one to do all of this?" he asked as he sat at the kitchen table not knowing where she was. 

A woman of beauty walked into the room. Her hair was a long silky black, and her eyes a fine gold and slited as a snakes. "How are you this morning, Marek?"

Marek turned bright red. "I'm well, deffinantly very rested, Thank you for breakfast it smells fantastic" he said trying to keep his cool

"You are blushing Marek.... I am not Chyrosa... I am still that cobra from last night.... but you are very welcome....Chyrosa is a good cook... I however cleaned up after her.... She has school classes again today..."

"Oh I see, and I'm sorry its just you are a very beautiful woman in human form and I can't help but admire beauty when I see it." he began to eat the food "Mmm I'm deffinantly going to have to thank Chyrosa for this next time I see her." he said happily.

"Thank you, Marek... for your compliment..." Wadjet said, with a beautiful smile. "I don't shift to my human form much these days.... but I am one of a kind when it comes to the Zodiac...."

"I was wondering about that, I was thinking when I woke up about your name and remembered that you must be the Egyptian snake goddess I was wondering why are you living within Chyrosa?" he asked curiously.

"I do and I don't living within her... all those that are seprentine are called to her.... but it is and was my duty to guard over her... the stars called for it to be.... as did her mother..."

"I see how very interesting" he said thinking about it all as he took another bit of his food.

"I've been a mother figure for Chyrosa..." Wadjet looked out the window. "I hope that one day you do start to at least trust me in my other form...."

"Oh I trust you my lady its just if I see you suddenly and don't realize its you I might flinch" he said jokingly trying to get her to laugh a bit.

"Then I hope I don't give you another heart attack..."

Marek couldnt help but laugh at that. "I hope so to." he smiled and went back to eating. suddenly he realized something as he chewed, Thats why Thothoria didnt answer her phone last night she knew that Wadjet was with him.

"I should be going... I have to dispose of some skin...."

A shiver ran down his spine. "Alright I shall see you later then I guess my lady" he bowed his head down to her before taking a drink of his juice.

Wadjet laughed. "I don't need to shead skin again... I have to go dispose of it so that mortals don't get scared away...."

Marek looked at her with a confused look on his face.

"Til we see each other again..."

"Yes until then" he bowed his head to her once more.

Wadjet shifted into a cobra, and then just disappeared.

*Knock Knock*

"Coming!" Marek shouted, he headed out towards the front door, from his closet in the hall he grabbed a sweatshirt and threw it on, then he went over to the peep hole to see who was outside his door.

There was a little girl standing out side the door, but it was not Chyrosa.

Marek was confused, he opened the door. "Hello little one how can I help you?" he asked looking down at her.

The little girl looked up at him, with eyes that seemed void of life, dark eyes. Eyes like that of one of Zeus's sons... Zealius, the black winged god of Zeal.

A chill ran down his spine seeing those eyes. He kneeled down to her height. "Why are you here little one?" he asked trying to get something out of to understand why she was on his doorstep.

"Brother..." her voice was no more than a whisper.

"Are you looking for him?" he asked thinking thats what she meant.

"My brother..." She just stared at him.

"I don't know what you mean by that sweety, come in come in its alright" he said and he gently got up slowly so not to scare her and lead her inside his apartment. "Now what is that about your brother?" he asked her as he got her to sit on the couch.

She just sat there looking around the room.

Marek was just horrible with kids he didnt know what to do. He stood up and grabbed the remote and turned some cartoons on the Tv then went into the other room and grabbed his Cellphone he came bac as he was calling Thothoria. He was mumbling something incoherent to himself about how she better answer or else her butt was fired.

"Hello...?" came Thothoria's voice.

The little girl ignored the TV, and walked around the room, looking around.

He watched her as she walked around. "Hey Thothoria its Marek, I have a little girl in my Apartment who I think is looking for her brother and I am absolutely horrible with kids so I was wondering if you could come and help out pretty please?" he asked.

"I'll be right ov..." Thothoria stopped. "Little girl.... eyes void of any life.... almost like her eyes or dead...?"

Marek grew still with curiosity as he looked over at the little girl out of the corner of his eyes. "Yeah you know her?" he asked curiously.

"Not personally....she is....it is not my place... she is the daughter of Zealius.... it is not my place to say more...." Thothoria said uneasy.

"So my hunch was right" he said to himself. "Now may I ask what her name is she wont tell me" He said with a sigh.

"...Nyxia..." Thothoria said slowly. "...She....huh...Zeus is trying to replace all those he knows is against him.... She is the first...."

Marek was confused, "Thothoria this would be easier to understand if you were here in person please could you come over?" he asked with worry in his voice as he watched Nyxia.

"Marek... who is your mother?"

"Nyx and I bet you kno...." he stopped in mid sentence. Nyx.... Nyxia. He turned and looked at the little girl with wide eyes as she was looking at a dragon statue of his. "Your telling me she's my little sister?"

"I'm telling you that she is your half sister.... she is named for your mother... Zeus is planning on replacing your mother with her... but for her to be there... I do not know... it's hidden from me..."

Nyxia walked over to another statue.

"thank you Thothoria" he said softly. he was confused on what to do.

Nyxia looked at him again. "Brother..."

"Talk to you later" he said to Thothoria on the phone and hung up then he kneeled down in front of her. "So I'm your big brother then, its nice to meet you Nyxia I didnt know I had a little sister." he said looking down at her.

Nyxia nodded. "Daddy didn't want me to come..." Her voice was soft but it had a musical under tone..."

"I can understand why, your daddy, he has never liked me" Marek sighed as he moved to sitting down with his back against the couch. " So why are you here little one did you just want to meet your brother?" he asked watching her curiously.

"Daddy never talks about you.... grand-daddy wants you dead...but not as much as grand-mommy..."

Marek snorted, "I can believe that" he was surprised Zues hadnt just killed him that night he had banished Marek to earth and Hera she had tried a few times over the years to kill him but failed every time.

"Daddy never cared about the little bastard that bitch born... that's what daddy says..."

"Oh sweety" Marek felt his heart breaking hearing that come from her, He pulled her suddenly into a warm hug. "I'm so sorry sweety I know we don't know each other that well but still you didnt deserve to be treated like that' he said holding her.

Nyxia looked up at him as he hugged her. "Daddy was talking about you...."

Marek blushed and let go of her. "Sorry it was a miss understanding and it does sound like your father to say that about the likes of me" he said remembering Zealius's hatred of him.

"Your daddy... but you have your mommy don't you?"

"Sort of, Growing up I only saw her here and there but then when I reached a certain age I never saw her, so many years passed I had forgotten her but recently we found each other again. So I have her now but I havent had her in a long time."

"They never wanted you to know her... that's why they took you away... but she found you... and then then did it again..." Nyxia said before going back to looking a items around the apartment. "My mommy died when I was little..."

"I'm sorry to hear that, Everyone deserves to know their mother. So tell me why did you come looking for me little one?" he asked as he continued to sit there watching her letting her explore all of his times from years of living amongst the mortals.

"Because I have to take my place as the Night..." her voice was distant.

"That still doesnt explain why you've coming looking for me Nyxia I'm the brother everyone you know hates" he said looking at her wondering what was going on in her mind.

"I don't want to hurt people... the Night hurts people...."

Marek still was confused by what she meant. "Well Nyxia were siblings so my home is your home your more then welcome to stay here with me" He said watching her reaction to the offer.

Nyxia turned and looked at him from across the room. "You want me to stay with you when I was told to kill the Night to become the new Night...?" There was something in her dark eyes.

"Is that the reason that your here then? to get my mother out into the open? or is it something else?" he asked curiously.

The little girl tilted her head, looking confused. "You don't want to kill me because of that...?"

"Your my little sister, and I don't think that you really wnat to kill my mother to take her place I can see it in your eyes." he said watching her.

"Daddy says I have to..."

"doesnt mean you have to, I disobeyed your grand daddy and grand mommy and they sent me down here to earth yes but I'm happy here because I made my own decisions I didnt do what they wanted me to do." he said putting his arms behind his head.

"You're grand daddy and grand mommy too..." Nyxia said softly.

"Yeah I know I really don't want to think about it" he said he had realized when Thothoria had told him Nyxia was his little sister meant they had the same father and meant that he had been screwing his own grandmother for years. "But still they tried to use me and did for a long time but I grew tired of being their puppet." he said watching hhis little sister.

"I don't want to go home...." she said softly, toeing the floor, for the first time seeming like a normal child.

Marek smiled softly at her, he went over and gently put his hands on her shoulders. "then your more then welcome to stay with me little one, My home is your home sister, Stay here just for a second" he said and walked off to the other room. He went to a wooden box and pulled out a gold necklace that had a small angel wing on it inlaid with black diamonds, he walked back out and over to her. "Keep this on it will keep them from being able to find you anymore easily." he said putting the necklace on her.

"Pretty..." Nyxia said looking down at it. Nyxia then looked up at Marek, and he could tell now that her eyes were a deep dark green. "...thank you....brother..."

"Your welcome little sis" he smiled down at her. "Now is there anything I can get for you?" he asked as he stood up. He had to go clean up from breakfast.

"I'm always given what I am needed... I am never asked...."

"That is something that is going to change little one, being here in the mortal realm isnt like being up above you have to take care of yourself like telling someone when you need something." he said looking down watchng her reaction.

"They all gave me what they said I needed.... I don't know what I would want..."

"Ahh I see now, well for now lets start with the basics, if your cold, tell me and I can grab something for you to warm you up, if your to warm then I can grab something to cool you down, if your hungery then tell me and I'll get you something to eat if your thirsty I'll get you something to drink, and if your bored and need soemthing to do I promise I'll find something for you to do thats fun" he smiled kneeling down in front of her. "How does that sound?"

Nyxia nodded. "What's fun?"

Marek looked at her confused. "Didnt they let you play any games or anything like that?" he asked seriously confused by that, they even let him play games when he was little.

She shook her head. "I had to prepare for my place..."

"In the name of..." he put his face in his hand, he really wished that Chyrosa was here so she could help. Marek looked down at her. "Well I have to go into work for a bit so why don't you come with me and after I'm done with what I have to do we can do something fun together."

Nyxia nodded, taking hold of his hand, and standing very close.

Marek snapped his fingers and he was dressed in a pair of dark jeans and a dress shirt that was untucked but buttoned all the way up he also had on his long trench coat and his jeans were over a pair of combat boots while he had everything he needed for the day in his pockets. he pulled out his keys with his free hand and headed out with Nyxia. They headed down to the garage and he lead her over to one of his cars. He crouched down in front of her. "Nyxia this is a car, here in the mortal realm its how we get around" he said watching her reaction.

"Car...?"

Marek tapped his fist on the side of teh car. "This here." he said and stood and opened up the door for her. "Come on get in and take a seat." he said in a gentle tone.

Nyxia climbed into the car, seating down, looking at him.

Marek closed the door then walked around the front of the car to the passanger side climbing in, He then reached over and and put her seat belt on. Then he put his own seat belt on and the two of them headed out to go to Thothoria's office to go over his new script offers.

Nyxia watched the scenes go by through the window.

It wasnt much longer when they reached a building, he pulled into a parking garage. Then after letting her out and locking his car he took her little hand and they headed off to go to Thothoria's office.

"Hello Marek..." came Thothoria's voice from behind.

Marek stopped walking and turned seeing her. "Hello Thothoria" he said with a smile as he held his little sister's hand. He looked down at Nyxia and turned her around to look at Thothoria. "Nyxia, this is my good friend and Co worker Thothoria" he said looking down at his little sister.

"Hello Thothoria..." said Nyxia looking down.

"Nyxia... you are very brave going to Marek...."

Nyxia nodded.

Marek smiled down at her then looked at Thothoria "She's going to be staying with me Thothoria so your going to be seeing her alot from now on" he said with a smile.

Thothoria nodded."Well... I'm going to be working with a new lawyer... with media affairs..."

"Oh are you now? is it anyone I know?" he asked curiously since Thothoria didnt change lawyers lightly.

"Yes and no...."

"I see well then I guess I'll just have to wait and meet them to find out" he smiled. "So any ways on another note, I'm here about those scripts you said that some producers sent." he said watching her.

"Well they are a few scripts featuring a hunky male lead... and I think one is actually a musical..." Thothoria said, looking through some papers. "I just need you to look through the scripts and then tomorrow you, I, and Tavia our new media lawyer will sit down to discuss details..."

"Sounds good to me" He said walking over and looked over the pile of scripts that was there just glancing at the genre's. "Looks like some interesting batches it will be fun to pick." he said looking at Thothoria

Thothoria smiled. "I'm glad.... now I'm sure that we won't have any problems with any of the scripts...."

Nyxia started to look around the room.

"Sounds great" when Nyxia was on the other side of the large office he went closer to Thothoria, "Hey Umm do you have any ideas on stuff I could buy for her?" he asked.

Thothoria just looked into Marek's eyes. "Marek... you need to think...clothes.... toys... books... itmes like that... think about some of the movies you have been in or have seen that had children.... but bring her so you can see what she likes.... look in her eyes..."

"Right of course" he said running his fingers through his hair. "I'm scared I don't want to screw up is all." he said softly with pain in his voice as he looked over at his little sister.

"You had physical abuse... she had the emotional and psychological abuse...." Thothoria said. "She needs you...."

Marek nodded in understanding and let out a deep breath. "What are some good stores I can take her to, to get her clothes and toys and all that stuff?" he asked and Thothoria could tell her really needed help.

"Toys??" Nyxia said turning to look at them. "What's that?"

Thothoria looked over at her with a sad look.

Marek sighed softly. "Toys are fun things that you can play with we'll be going and picking some up after we leave her, also some nice clothes for you, I want you to have some nice things for yourself so we'll be going shopping for stuff for you" he smiled over at her he also realized he needed to turn one of his guest rooms into a room for her.

Nyxia nodded, still looking at them confused.

Thothoria then said, "You will see little one, and then understand... you're life is just beginning..."

Marek smiled. "She si right" he walked over and ruffled her hair a little bit playfully. "Now come on lets get going little sis we have a long day ahead of us" he smiled then looked back at Thothoria. "Thank you, and I'll talk to you tomorrow about the scripts" he said before he gently took his little sister's hand and headed out with her.

Thothoria waved to him.

Nyxia held Marek's hand tightly.

Marek waved to Thothoria then headed off. Getting to the car he place his scripts in the back then climbed into the driver's seat. "Alright lets go get you some new clothes Nyxia" he said with a smile. He then headed out, he remembered a store that he had heard from people he had worked with before that was great for kids clothes of any kind.

"I'm not a bother am I...?"

"Your no bother at all Little one" he smiled over at her for a moment then looked back ahead. "Thorthia was right when she said you and I really need one another, so don't feel your a bother, I'm happy that your staying with me, I'm just trying to really figure out how to make everything great for you sweety I want you to be happy living with me" he said looking out ahead, she could see the worry in his eyes that she wouldnt like staying with him that she wouldnt be happy with her big brother.

"You can do it big brother... I just come to your home... being in this realm to kill your mother....you don't have any reason to trust me...." her voice was barely a whisper.

Gently he put his hand on her head. "I was wear you are once to Nyxia, confused and just obeying what I had been taught, I trust that deep in your heart you don't want to do what they told you to do, you just want to be a little girl and enjoy life not be forced to do things against your will. I trust you because I once was just like you." he said putting his hands back on the wheel once more.

Nyxia just nodded. "But... I was trained to kill Nyx..." she said in a whisper.

"YOu were trained to but I don't think you really want to" he said as they came to the store and pulled into the parking lot. "Were here" he smiled at her then climbed out of his side of the car. He walked around to her side and opened the door for her.

Nyxia climbed out. "I don't want to hurt people....again...."

"I'm not going to ask you to go into detail on what you mean by that, You can tell me when your ready" he said softtly as he closed the door on her side of the car then locked it. He held his hand out to her. "Be sure to stay close to me in here its very easy to get lost in a store" he said worriedly looking down at her.

Nyxia nodded. "Yes big brother...." She took his hand, walking very close to him.

They walked in the front door to a beautiful store that was dedicated to all sorts of kids clothes. "Now pick out anything you want while we're here I want you to be happy" he smiled down at her as she looked around.

She nodded, looking at everything. Nyxia then pointed at some dark clothes like the one she was wearing.

Marek smiled leading her over to them Like brother like sister he thought to himself since he was also wearing dark clothes as well, its what he prefered. "See anything you like?" he asked as he helped her look through the clothes racks.

"Black for a black soul..." she said. She seemed to be repeating something she had heard.

"Oh no" suddenly he lifted her up and carried her over to another section filled with lots of beautiful colors. "your soul is not black from where I'm standing I want you in something pretty and bright." he said looking down at her. He wore bright colors and dark colors but the point was that he did wear color and he wanted her to not feel the depression of the black he wanted her to feel the joy that the colors could bring into her life.

"Black for evil..." she whispered, looking at her hands.

"Sweety your not evil, your not evil at all" he said kneeling down and hugging her. "You were just taught by people who wanted to use you for their own good you yourself are not evil. Deep down inside I feel that you are good" he said as he hugged her a real hug. One that he felt that she had never had growing up.

Nyxia stiffened. "I'm not...?"

"No your not princess, your not Evil at all." he said as he still hugged her, feeling that she needed this.

She hugged back, slowly. "I'm glad I went to you.... brother..."

"I'm glad you did to sweety" he said pulling back smiling at her. "Now lets get you some beautiful clothes." he stood up and began to look through everything.

A few hours later they had finished up and had bags and bags of beautiful items of all sorts of colors. "So do you like everything we've gotten?" he asked with a big smile looking down at her.

Nyxia nodded. "Thank you brother... I do... it's not like anything I've wore before.... you are the best..."

"Good I'm so glad to hear that little sis" he said opening the trunk and putting the bags in. "Alright clothes down." he closed the trunk then went over to her door and let her in. "Now lets find you some toys to have fun with" he said as he gently closed the door for her then went to his side climbing in then headed off to go to the toystore.

"I don't know what I should get...." she said softly, brushing out the bottom of her black skirt.

"Well when we get their will stay there and find and get whatever you like" he said with a smile. "Weather it be video games or barbies you can get what you like. Then we can even go to the book store after that." he said with a smile as they stopped at a stop light and looked down at her.

"I like books..." she said looking up at him. "But what are video games and barbies...?"

Marek smiled. "Its hard to explain what they are I'll show you everyhting when we get there" he smiled down at her and gently patted her head as he continued on their way.

"Yes big brother..." she said.

It wasnt long when they reached the toystore and headed inside. "So this is a toystore, all sorts of things you might like to do." he smiled down at her as she took it all in.

Nyxia slowly walked with Marek through the store. She slowly stopped by a tub of stuffed animals. She pulled out a large beautiful stuffed panther.

"Awww good choice" he smiled down at her. "Want to pick out a few more?" he asked watching her, he had a feeling she loved animals.

Nyxia nodded. She then picked out a white bear, a silvery fox, and multi 'fun' colored wolf, colors like a blended rainbow.

"Great choices" he smiled down at her then gently took some of them and put them in the cart and let her carry her stuffed panther. "There is some fun ones, now lets find you some more stuff, and remember anything you like" she smiled down at her.

"Yes big bother..." she said looking around, holding her pather.

Marek lead her around the rest of the toystore showing her everything he could hoping she would find more things she would like.

Nyxia looked at thing, but just left them on the shelves.

"Nothing look interesting to you?" he asked curiously as they walked the isles looking at things.

"I don't know... can we go...?" Nyxia asked looking down.

"Yes we can go sweety" he said and they went to the register and payed for her stuffed animals then they went out to the car. putting them in the trunk, then climbing into the car. "You want to go to the book store next or you want to head home sweety?" he asked looking down at her worriedly having a feeling she had been a little bit stressed in the toy store.

Nyxia nodded. "Bookstore....?"

"That sounds great" he smiled down at her adn then turned driving them off to a great bookstore he knew of one that held a great selection.

"I... like... fantasy books.... and the ones called sci-fi.... they are interesting....." she said softly.

Marek got an idea, once she was more comfortable, maybe she would like to see some of his movies, most of them were fantasy or sci fi. "They are in deed, wonderful stories from them" he smiled thinking about it.

Nyxia nodded. "I've stolen peeks during the night...."

"Well living with me you can read as much as you possibly want" he said with a big grin. "I love stories they've made so many moments so much better being able to relax and loose yourself into the magic of the story." he said in a dreamy tone.

Nyxia looked at him. "Relax? What's that mean....?"

Marek cocked an eyebrow hearing that. "what have they been doing to you?" he whispered to himself. "Relaxing is letting all your stresses go and not doing anything."

"I was training all the time.... or sleeping or having my meals.... I did get hugs and kisses from Daddy.... and Grand daddy and Grand mommy....." she said softly.

"Well hey your going to have plenty of time to relax staying with me" he smiled down at her for a moment then looked up ahead once more.

"Yes big brother..."

Soon they reached the book store and headed inside. Gently he held her hand as he lead her over to the fantasy and sci fi books hoping she would really like them.

Nyxia looked through the books, looking over each image that appears on each of the books. "Pretty..." she said softly. "Brother... they're all too pretty..." She wasn't looking upt at him.

Marek leaned down and kissed teh top of her head. "Pick anything you want little one I want you to be happy." he said lovingly as he let her look.

Nyxia looked up at him as if she was going to say something about what Marek had just said. She then just looked at the books again. She pulled one book off the shelf. Marek could read: Daughters of the Moon. He could tell from the shelf that it was a series, and that she had picked out the first of the Daughters of the Moon series.

Marek watched as she read the back of the book for the general layout of the story and saw her eyes light up.

"This one...brother..." she said softly.

"Alright" he smiled down at her and pulled out all the books in the series. "Now why don't we get out of here." he smiled down at her.

Nyxia nodded. "I... okay big brother..." She held the book she had picked close to her chest.

"Something the matter Nyxia?" he asked worriedly looking down at her.

"You.... don't have to do this.... not for me, brother..."

"I want to Nyxia and that is that" he chuckled and smiled.

Nyxia smiled a bit. "Thank you.... brother...."

"Your welcome little sis" he said as he walked to the register with her and bought all the books, then after grabbing the bag he took her hand with his free hand and lead her off outside. "Shall we head back to my place for something to eat?" he asked curiously looking down at her, He thought it would deffinantly be for the best not to keep her out and about to long.

Nyxia nodded, looking up at the sky.

"Yes it will be night soon" He said looking down at her.

"She is coming...."

"Are you speaking of Nyx?" he asked curiously as he let her into the car.

Nyxia nodded, with a distant look.

"its alright Nyxia, she's a kind woman and we'll see like I have you are a really sweet girl, you just can't do anything like your 'daddy adn the others' trained you to do because that is not you that is not you your a sweet girl" he said patting her head looking down at her.

"Brother.... Are you sure I can stay...?"

Marek smiled over at her then looked back ahead at the road. "I am very sure Nyxia, I wouldnt have offered if I didnt want you here, and I mean it when I say I want oyu here"

"Thank you...." she whispered.

"Your welcome little sis" he smiled as he drove. It wasnt long when they were in the parking garage again. He got out of the car and opened her car door for her. Afterwords he opened the trunk and pulled everything out. Closing the trunk and locking his car he headed off inside with her at his side. Soon they were up in the apartment once more. he placed the bags down in the livingroom. "I have two extra rooms you can choose from as your room." he smiled down at her.

"My own room....?"

"Yes a room you can decorate and make all your own, its your space" he said kneeling down putting his hand on her shoulder.

"But I don't deserve that at all...."

"Hey hey... Nyxia don't say that, you do deserve it" he smiled at her "Now come lets go pick you out one of the rooms" he said taking her hand and leading of down the hall. The first room was more of a japanese feel very serene and calming, while the second one was more of a morroccan feel a little more lively in colors but still as relaxing as the first one, Marek's personal bedroom was a persian paradise but thats just what he enjoyed for himself.

Nyxia nodded. "The.....first...." She sounded like a child trying to pick the right answer but was unsure.

"Wonderful choice" he smiled at her as he then went back out to the livingroom grabbing all of her bags and carried them into her room for her. "Now you can do whatever you want to this room its all yours, your bathroom is this door" he said walking over and opening it for her to see in there. "While over here is your closet" he said opening that one up for her as well.

Nyxia nodded. "Thank you brother..."

"your welcome sister, now I'm going to let you get comfortable in your new room" he smiled and left. Walking out into the livingroom he kicked off his boots to the side of the room and sat down on the couch taking one of his scripts and began to skim over the story line.

The script was for a movie called: UnderDark... about a world under the earth and the war between the UnderDark, which is the name of the under ground kingdom, and the Sky World. The story was also about the love between a young prince of the UnderDark and a young princess of the Sky World, and about how they love goes through a lot for them to bring together their two kingdoms.

"Hmm interesting" he mumbled to himself as he decided to read some of the script to get more of an idea on the story line.

He reads that the prince and the princess had started out opposing each other, that the princess had disguised herself and had tried to kill him, but he had stopped her, and he took her as a slave. They slowly started to fall in love with each other, but it wasn't til a small attack on the UnderDark kingdom when she told him that she was the princess of the Sky World.

"Hmm interesting, very interesting" he closed that script and moved onto the next one.

The next script seemed like ever other movie he had done.

"Boring" he said as he tossed it off on the table and went to the next script in his selection

The last script was a musical, a remake of Grease, yet wasn't. This one was set the modern times.

It still didnt really catch his interest though, "I deffinantly think that the first one sounds like the best one for me" He said to himself as he pulled out the script again and began to read more of it learning the story line.

"What are you reading, Marek...?" came the voice of his mother.

"A script that I was offered to do I'm seeing if its something I could see myself doing" he dog eared the page adn closed the script then looked at his mother. "Please sit down mother I have something I want to talk to you about its deffinantly a good luck you came" he said with a smile.

"Besides your aunt and uncle coming into town....?" Nyx said, sitting down.

"Selene and Cancri are coming to down? wait hold that thought yes I do have something important to talk to you about. Someone special came to me today, she wanted to get away from her life and family wanting to know who I am, Mom... My little sister came and is in the other room." he said softly wondering what her reaction would be. "She doesnt want to take your place mom she just wants a normal life but they've beaten it into her so badly that she needs to take your place that she's terrified" he said softly knowing Nyxia knew Nyx was out here hoping she wouldnt get scared and run.

Nyx looked confused and then looked at Marek. "That... child is here.... sister? That means he did it again.... damn that bastard.... he is a monster.... I am gald taht she came to you..."

"Nyxia, you can come out now" he said knowing she was hiding around the corner in the hall. "Its alright" he turned looking over at the hall seeing her looking out now.

Nyxia slowly came out from around the corner, her head down. "Yes.... brother...."

"Oh my....please... please come here, beautiful little one..." Nyx said, looking at Nyxia with a mother's eye.

Marek smiled. "Nyxia its alright she's not going to hurt you" he said softly and calmly trying to make you feel better. He stood and went over to her kneeling down behind her putting his hands on her shoulders. "its alright sweety she wants to get to know you" he said to his little sister.

"I... Nyxia... that's a beautiful name....I.... I feel.... honored to have been used to name you.... you do have the look of night itself like I do.... I'd love to have you in my family...."

Nyxia was still looking down. "Thank you..... mistress Nyx....." she whispered.

Marek looked at his mother with worried eyes and she could tell he was worried about how Nyxia was taking it all.

Nyx knelt in front of Nyxia. "Please.... don't call me that... You are Marek's sister...."

"I...." Nyxia started, she moved back and forth nervously.

Nyx looked at Marek. "I... I'm just going to go..... it would be better...."

Marek nodded to his mother. "I understand mother I hope to see you soon" he said as he hugged Nyxia trying to help her calm down.

Nyx walked over to the balcony and disappeared into the still coming night.

"I... I'm.... sorry...." Nyxia's voice was a soft whisper.

Marek hugged her close. "Its alright Nyxia, I knew it would be hard for you to meet my mother. Its alright Sister" he said softly comforting her.

"She... hates me.... she knows what I was trained to do...." she whispered.

"Nyxia she doesnt hate you, she wouldnt have said any of what she did if she hated you, she really wants to get to know you. I think she sees me in you to tell you the truth, your so much like I was when I was your age but my mother did everything in her power to make sure that I was happy that I did have some sort of kindness in love in my life and she wishes to do the same for you I think" he said looking down at her.

"But... I was trained... to kill....her...."

"But like myself my mother probably feels that you don't want to kill her. Really in your heart you don't want to kill her, My mother can see the true darkness in people and she wouldnt have treated you like that if she feared that which they had trained of you." he said stroking her hair.

"I'm bad.... I made her go.... I... should...."

"No, Nyxia your not bad, Your not bad at all, she left because she realized that you were uncomfortable around her." He said in a carring tone. "Really its alright."

"I should go...." she muttered.

"I would really like if you didnt Nyxia, really but if you really feel that way I cannot stop you" he said softly and sadly as he walked over and sat on the couch again.

"She is your mother..... I'm the one that.... I...." She had tears in her eyes."

"She wants you to be a part of our family, I want you to be a part of our family Nyxia." he said as he gently pulled her close hugging her tight.

She began to sob into his chest.

"Shhh I've got you" he whispered holding her tight letting her cry.

"Big...brother...." she sobbed into his chest, his shirt getting soaked.

He didnt care his shirt was getting soaked he just wanted to comfort her.

Nyxia became quiet, her hand gripping his shirt, and face hidden in his chest.

"How are you feeling sweety?" he asked stroking her hair.

Her hold on his shirt loosened, but she curled against him.

"Come here sweety." gently he picked her up in his arms. "I'm going to make you some hot cocoa, it always make me feel better when I'm feeling down" he said as he carried her to the kitchen then sat her down on the counter. "It will just take a minute little sis." he said letting go of her. Like he said it only took a minute, her put a little whipcream ontop of it. "Its kinda hot so be careful" he said with a smile as he handed her the cup.

Nyxia looked at the cocoa, and poked the cream. "I've never had this before...."

"Its good, go ahead and try it, Their are alot of things in the mortal realm you've never tried that are really good this is just the first thing" he said with a smile and a little chuckle.

She sipped the drink."This... is... too good... I can't have it..."

"Nyxia" he said giving her a look. "There is nothing in my home that says you cannot have something like that, you can have whatever you want so drink, it will make you feel better" he smiled at her

Nyxia nodded. "Yes big brother...." She started to drink her hot cocoa.

"How do you like it?" he asked standing there watching her.

"It's good.... thank you..."

"Good I'm glad and your very welcome" he gently picked her up off the counter and set her down on the floor careful she not spill her cup. "Now how about we go watch a movie together, I know you've never seen one before but I think you'll like it" he smiled down at her and gently lead her to the other room. He sat her down on the couch then turned everything on before putting in one of his movies hoping she would like it, it was one of his fantasy roles and it was a movie he knew she would like. He sat down with her on his couch. "Its a story but you get to see it play out before you, Its a story I'm in to" he smiled down at her as she sipped her cocoa.

"It's a story about you??" she asked looking up at him.

"No not quite, I play a character, like one of the ones in your stories, I take on that characters life as if it were my own and act it out, I act the story out" he smiled "You'll see" he scruffed her hair as the movie began to play. It opened on a scene that was an amazing fantasy city then the camera panned to one of the towers above the city where Marek sat in some strange but beautiful garb as Mareks voice did a voice over which began the story. Marek looked down at her curiously and smiled as she instantly got into watching what was going on as she sipped her cocoa.

Nyxia sipped her cocoa till it was all gone, and then moved so that she was leaning against Marek.

Marek smiled down at her then continued watching the movie, he glanced at the clock, he was surprised that Chyrosa hadnt called or anything but it was good because he had time for his little sister.

Or I could have been watching for sometime....

Marek smiled to himself hearing her voice in her head. Does this mean that you can spy on me whenever I take a shower? he asked playfully since she was saying she had been watching for awhile now.

I wouldn't go as far as to do that... she giggled.

He held back his need to laugh That still means you can though he said playfully back to her. He held back his male thoughts of waht him and her could do in a shower together, he really didnt need her to see those while she was speaking to him like this. So anyways do you think I'm doing ok with Nyxia? I'm worried I'm not going to do things right he said worriedly to Chyrosa as he looked down at her for a moment before looking back at the movie.

You are doing fine, Marek....just imagine if I really was a child.... hehe... oh, I think that daddy is in love....

"Ok please I really don't want to think if you really were a child, especially with some of the naughty thoughts I have of you, that shouldnt go together. he suddenly felt really stupid that he had told her that.

Chyrosa's giggle filled his head. My comment about being a child just blocked out what I just said about my father...heehee...

Nyxia laid her head down farther so her head was resting on his legs.

Marek thought of it Wait what? your father is in love? he asked taking it in wondering who it was as he gently brushed his fingers through Nyxia's hair while she enjoyed the movie.

He met a woman in the park who has a little boy....

Thats so good for him I'm really happy for him he said feeling really happy for his teacher. Suddenly a scene in the movie came up that he had forgot was in the movie. "Oh I forgot about this part deffinantly to mature for you little one" he said putting his hand over her eyes. "You can watch in a minute after this" he said as he watched the hot springs scene where he did full nudity, his back or side was always to the camera and hid his loins but still his little sister didnt need to see him in the buff along with the main actress in the movie that he did this with. Nothing naughty happened they just talked and flirted but still nudity. It gave him some naughty thoughts of getting Chyrosa alone in a bubble bath with him. The scene ended and he took his hand off of her eyes. "there you go sorry little sis" he gave her head a little pat then continued stroking her hair as she continued watching the movie. Marek didnt realize that Chyrosa had seen the bubble bath image in his head.

Bubble bubble toil and trouble with me as a main part...heehee

Marek blushed to himself You saw that? he asked embarressed, they hadnt even done anything beyond kissing and yet she was seeing his fantasies of her in his head.

It was huge within your mind....

I havent even seen you totally nude and your prying into my naughty fantasys he said in a fake playful angery voice but she could tell that their was longing behind it not just for the bathroom scene but for something more in his life.

You know, I am an adult, right? As are you....

I'm waiting for whenever you feel ready he said smiling to himself. Whatever you feel comfortable with is the way I've always viewed it

She giggled in his head. You are so sweet...

I'm glad you think so my love, I just want to be sure your happy and don't want to force you into anything he said sweetly.

And I can see that you'd make a great father...

Marek turned red. You really think so? he asked in a shy adorable way.

Look how you have been treating little Nyxia there...

I'm glad you think I'm doing well I've been worried that I wouldtn be doing this right. he said looking down at Nyxia then back at the movie.

I'm sure Nyxia is liking it.... she needs this love... just as you did at her age....

I really hope she is liking it he smiled down at her then realized Nyxia had fallen fast asleep. "Awww sweet heart." he smiled and gently picked her up in his arms and carried her off to bed. He tucked her in and then gave her, her black panther to cuddle up with. "Sleep well Princess" He kissed the top of her head then left the room quietly closing the door behind him. Then he went back out to the livingroom and turned off the movie and just changed it to regular TV. So when do you think I will get to see you again? he asked playfully as he took Nyxia's cocoa cup to the kitchen putting it in the sink then poured himself a glass of juice.

"Now..." he heard her voice out loud as arms wrapped around his waist.

Marek smiled and put his hand on her hands. "Hey gorgeous" he smiled at her over his shoulder. "would you like a glass of juice with me?"

"Yes, please..."

"I hope you like Pomegranite" he said with a smile as he poured a glass for her as well then handed it to her before leading her out back to the livingroom. His hand at the small of her back as they walked to the couches together.

"Yes, as long as we are not in the underworld nor the pomegranites grown there...my father would not like that..." Chyrosa said with a smile as she sat down on the couch.

Marek couldnt help but laugh. "well it depends if you were bound to me then maybe he wouldnt mind" he said with a playful grin.

"My father loves you... I think that if I wasn't already in love with you, he'd be pushing me towards you... if.... what happened before hadn't happened that is...."

Marek looked at her curiously. "What do you mean?" he asked not understanding what she meant.

"Remember how I told you that I fell in love with you from my father's stories... if the those few gods hadn't thrown you down.... I'm sure that my father would have made sure that we met back then...." she said softly.

"True very true and you never know where you and I could be now if it had been different" he said playfully gazing down at her with much love in his eyes.

Chyrosa laughed. "You'd be a kid right now that's where..."

Marek looked at her confused. "I would be a kid?" he asked curiously.

"Or you could be my big brother..." she said cutely. "I'd be doing just as I am now... learning and re-learning..."

"Not what I would have thought as to where you and I would have ended up but you never know" he said with a chuckle and shrugged playfully as he took a drink of his juice.

"Aww but it is fun pretending to be Epsilon's child...."

"I'll take your word for it" he smiled setting his glass down on the coffee table then laying his head back looking at the ceiling. If they would have gotten together all thsoe years ago he though maybe she would be his wife and maybe they would have children together. But from the sounds of it something like that was the furthest from her mind.

"Just imagine the look on our children's faces..." she giggled, drinking her juice.

"Wha?" he snapped out of his semi trance of starring at the ceiling and looked down at her curiously.

Chyrosa looked at him, very confused as to why he jumped. "What's wrong?"

Marek chuckled. "Nothing is wrong baby I was just kinda spacing out so all I caught of what you said was our Children and didnt totally get the context of it all" he said playfully.

Chyrosa giggled. "Alright, well.. I said just imagine the loo on our children's faces...."

"Oh? and why would they be giving us funny looks? because their mom likes to re live childhood?" he asked playfully leaning down and giving her a little kiss.

"And because their mommy made their daddy little too..." she said after kissing back.

"Oh would you now" he said leaning over and stealing another yet longer kiss from her.

Chyrosa kissed back, passionately. As she pulled back, Marek's view of Chyrosa changed, and he had to look up at her.

"Hey what the?" he looked down at himself and saw he was a kid. "What the?" he made sure not to yell so not to wake Nyxia. "Why did you do this?" he asked sitting back in his seat which was really weird feeling since being a kid his feet didnt touch the ground. He was sooo not likeing this.

"Awwww you are just soo cute," Chyrosa said, pulling him into a hug.

Marek blushed because his face ended right up in her breasts. He couldnt complain though he hugged her back laughing then pulled back. "did you just want to see me as a kid?" he asked playfully.

"Yep..." she said giggling, and then pinching his cheeks. "Such a cutey..."

"hey hey hey" he blushed trying to get away from the cheek pinching.

Chyrosa giggled, and then shifted into being a child. She then kissed his cheek.

Marek chuckled and kissed her cheek back adorably. "Ok maybe it wouldnt be to bad to grow up with you but I would be sad because I couldnt be in the same house hold. Since I would want to romance you every time" he said lovingly and pulled her into a hug. 

"Daddy could be your daddy, and Epsilon could continue to be my pretend daddy..." she said cutely.

"Unfortunately I have Nyxia to take care of and I've just been offered new movies to do" he said with a chuckle and reached over grabbing his juice sipping it.

She giggled. "I was still talking as if we had met long ago... that's all...." As she giggled as they both shifted back.

"Oh well then thats a different story" he chuckled playfully then suddenly picked her up throwing her over his shoulder. "Since you want to play kids its time for bath time" he said in a playfully seductive tone as he snapped his fingers and carried her off down the hall to his bedroom and master bathroom.

"Ahh.... Marek what are you doing?" she said struggling.

"Shhh don't wake Nyxia now" he said playfully as they walked by her room then into his bedroom. He snapped his fingers and when they walked into the bathroom the bathtub was filled with a lovely bubble bath while their were candles lit all around and as he set her down on the ground she saw on the side next to the bath was strawberries and champagne.

"Oh my....Marek...." Chyrosa said looking all around.

"You don't mind do you I thought that maybe you would enjoy it." he blushed bright red. "Unless its going to far?" he asked shyly.

"I...oh Marek.... I love you..."

Marek leaned in and gave her a soft kiss then pulled back. "I love you to my darling." he smiled down at her still curious on if she wanted to enjoy the bath with him.

Chyrosa looked at the bath with a huge blush on her cheeks.

Marek kissed her. "If you don't want to its totally alright" he said lovingly and gave her a kiss then stood to leave the bathroom.

Chyrosa grabbed his wrist. "Whe...where are you going....?"

"I didnt think you wanted to take a bath with me" he said gazing down at her with his gorgeous golden eyesfilled with love and curiosity.

"I'm an adult... and I love you....stay..." she said looking up at him with her gorgeous eyes.

"I would really love that" he leaned down and kissed her softly and happily his blood was on fire that he was going to get most of his bubble dream, he didnt know how far it would go but he owuld get alot of it.

Chyrosa kissed back passionately, wrapping her arms around Marek's neck.

Marek gave a deep rumble in his chest that was purely masculine and sent shivers down her spin. He kissed her back deeply and passionately for a few minutes before pulling back for a moment. "Lets get into the bath" he said lovingly.

Chyrosa nodded. "Alright..." She smiled up at him, as he felt her unbutton his shirt.

"Oooh I like that" Marek said playfully kissing her softly again as he slid his hands over her sides.

Chyrosa run her hands over his chest and shoulders and arms as she slid off his shirt, moving in and kissing his chest.

Marek sighed happily loving the feeling of her lips on his skin. He stood there letting her take her time doing whatever was comfortable for her.

Chyrosa then looked up at him, backing up, smiling. "You're move, good knight..."

"As my lady wishes" he kissed her deeply as he slid her shirt up letting his hands curess her skin. He slid her shirt off over her head and tossed it to the side before he leaned down kissing her neck softly before moving back up to her lips kissing her once more.

As they kissed, Chyrosa worked at undoing his pants so that they just fell down to the ground, as she press herself up against him.

Marek groaned at the feeling and couldnt help himself one hand slid over the curve of her butt pulling her tighter against him while his other hand was plunged in her hair kissing her deeply. He pulled back. "better take it a little easy or else we might never get in the tub" he said in a lusty chuckle.

Chyrosa pulled away slowly. "You're right, Marek..." She undid her skirt, and let it just fall to the floor. As it fell, so did her bra, her bra fall falling that is into his face. The next moment he heard the splash of one getting into a bath. "You coming...?" Chyrosa sat in the bath, her arms blocking view of her breasts.

Marek blinked a couple of times snapping out of ti "Yeah" he said in a lusty breathy tone as he slid off his pants and boxers then climbed in on the other side of the large beautiful bath tub. The bubbles blocking her view of anything below the water. "Mmm now this is what I like" he said with a smile.

"And what you have been thinking about as well..." Chyrosa said smiling, as she ran a finger down his chest.

"Oh Chyrosa" he said softly blushing loving the sight of her in the candle light covered in bubbles. He groaned softly feeling himself get a hard on for her.

((This is SOOOO CUTE! ^_^ ))

Chyrosa picked up a cuped hands full of bubbles, and blow them into Marek's face, giggling.

Marek laughed and smiled "your so cute" he leaned over and gave her a little kiss before leaning back on his side of the bath.

Chyrosa smiled, blushing. "You are too..." She leaned over at Marek, and kissed his lips and then his chest.

Marek groaned softly and lustfully as she did that. "Oh Chyrosa your going to open doors that wont be closed until something happens if you keep that up" he said in a playfully seductive voice.

Chyrosa pulled back, leaning back against her side of the tub, smiling. "Alright you're right... I won't do anymore of that...if you don't want to..."

Marek groaned closing his eyes imagining what they could be doing. "Oh come here you" he reached over and pulled her over so she was over him again and he buried his hand in her hair pulling her down deeply kissing her. He couldnt take it he was craving her to much.

Chyrosa kissed back passionately, her hands in his hair, her chest against his own chest.

Marek pulled back from kissing her. "Mmmm do you want any strawberries, or champagne?" he asked in a seductive timber to his voice that sounded so sexy.

Chyrosa looked thoughtful. "Mmmmm... strawberries sound delicious...."

Marek turned and reached behind him from a bowl and took one gently then returned with it and gently offered it holding it to her lips "Here enjoy" he said softly.

Chyrosa slowly took a bite of the strawberry. "Mmmm...so good... I love it..."she said as she finished chewing. She then reached behind Marek taking a strawberry herself, and moved back. "You're turn, love..." Chyrosa said, offering him the strawberry.

Marek bit into the strawberry and gave a soft groan of delight. he finished chewing and swallowed then licked the little bit of juice that was on his lips off. "Mmmm delicious indeed" he said with a smile.

Chyrosa giggled. "You are so sexy...."

"Am I now?" he asked with a smile as he gently pulled her so she was against him more and they could relax together.

Chyrosa snuggled against his chest. "Mmmm... yes you are.... my sexy beast...." She began to kiss his chest and neck, first up and then down, and then repeating the acts.

Marek sighed happily. "But sooo not as sexy as you" he said as he lounged there watching her.

"Me...sexy?" she said, peering up at him.

"Oh the heavens as my witness you are so very sexy" He said seductively with a grin.

Chyrosa snuggled closer to his chest. Having her like this, Marek was able to see the image of Wadjet on her back as a cobra, but it wasn't a normal cobra.... it was a basklisk cobra!

Marek took a deep breath and just looked away from it, he didnt need his nerves ruining the evening with her. Gently he stroked her beautiful hair and held her close while keeping his eyes looking down and away while she was snuggled to his chest.

Chyrosa kissed his chest. "Whatcha thinking about?"

"Nothing much really just spacing out while letting my mind wander onto thoughts of the sexy gorgeous amazing woman snuggled with me in my tub" he said playfully.

Chyrosa smiled up at him. "Love you....now... I hope you like it cold...." she said mischieviously.

Marek cocked an eyebrow confused. "Wha?"

Chyrosa ran both her hands up and down his chest. Suddenly, he felt ice cold water pour over his head.

Marek shouted in shock. "What the hell?!" he lept out of the tub shivering and shook off the cold water confused as all hell.

Chyrosa giggled. "I'm sorry love.... I jsut get mischievious some times...." Chyrosa sat in the tub, looking up at him. "I'm sorry..."

"Seriously not funny" he snatched a towel and wrapped it around his waist and skulked off ticked that she had ruined the moment like that.

"Marek.... I... I'm sorry.... I was going to use the champaine but... I didn't want to waist it.... I.... I'm sorry..." Chyrosa reached out of the tub, wrapping a towel around her waist as she stood up and got out of the tub. "I'll go.... I'm sorry....." She hugged herself, holding the towel around her body. Her head was hung down, and her voice was a whisper.

"Yeah that would be for the best" he said needing to cool his anger down. He walked off to the bedroom and threw on a pair of boxers and sleep pants.

Chyrosa picked up her clothes, sliding back into them. "I... Marek... I.... bye.... sir knight...." she said softly, walking into the room, hiding her face from him. She walked to the bedroom down, stopping. "I'm glad that I was able to spend time with you.... and give back what had been taken from you.... bye Marek..." Chyrosa disappeared. Just as she did, what was left was a single tear falling to the ground.

Marek sighed and walked out to the livingroom to his liqour cabinet, he grabbed himself a glass of heavy liqour, chugged it all down feeling the stinging burn in his throat. Then after closing and locking the cabinet he headed off to bed.

As Marek headed into her bedroom, he was slapped across the face. Wadjet was standing there, even in her human form, looking like a pissed off cobra.

"Son of a bitch!" he snarled "What was that for?!" he snapped.

"You hurt her! That child has seen too much... I know that you know not what she has seen... but for you to treat her as such! For the sake of all the gods and goddesses in the world, Marek... she is still growing up again! But she wants to be her true age for you... Abmisleo has stopped trying to get her to remain her right age years ago...!" Wadjet growled.

"I'm sorry I hurt her!" he snapped back at her. "But you know what I can only handle so much! I love her like crazy and I know she's growing up again, thats why I sent her away so I wouldnt blow up on her because I can't handle things like that. I sent her away because I didnt know what she was going to do next and I didnt want to suddenly blow up on her and say something I would regret forever. I'm still getting used to being around her and adjusting to the time of woman she is." He snapped at Wadjet.

"She loves you! And you are so lucky in her eyes!"

"how am I lucky in her eyes?" he asked confused.

"You have her father who loves you just as much as her loves her! And you have your mother!" Wadjet said, angry, but controling her urge to strike.

Marek was extremely confused now, he was just ticked that she had ruined their romantic moment by pouring ice cold water on his head. Now she was talking about all of that. Marek was going to talk to Chyrosa in the morning and talk to her again, he loved her with all of his heart and Marek even though he didnt really look like it sometimes had a temper and not wanting to put that onto her he had sent her away so he could cool off.

"Marek! You may have sent her away because of that temper you had just a moment ago before you seemed to get confused by my simple words.... but she thinks you hate for now..." Wadjet said softly, breathing deep to control herself.

"Son of a ..." he closed his eyes "Chyrosa baby, please talk to me I'm sorry I did that, I don't hate you for what you did" he said praying she would hear him.

...Marek... the voice in his head was a whisper. ...I...I'm sorry... I... I'm going to lose you like.... There was sobbing in his head, and then there was nothing.

"Chyrosa" he said with worry in his voice. "son of a bitch!" he said horrified.

Wadjet went wide eyed. "Shit! No... why...!? Chyrosa..." She rushed to leave the room.

Marek felt a chill running down his spine, What had he done.

Wadjet stopped and looked back at him. "I put a protection spell around this place, your sister will be fine... we have to save Chyrosa from Them... hurry!"

Marek ran off after her.

Wadjet ran to the balcony. "We have to concentrate.... Zeus is a powerful god..."

Marek focused his mind and heart on Chyrosa he had to get to her. he had to save her.

What flashed in Marek's mind was not what he'd wish to see, for he saw images of Chyrosa laying on a bed unconscious, with both Zeus and Hera hovering around her.

"NOO!" Marek snarled out in anger. He would not let them have her.

"Marek snap out of it... you need to go.... they don't know her importance... and that must stay that way.... you must get in and out without them knowing it was you...."

Marek took a deep breath. "I saw her they were standing right over her, how am I going to sneak in if their in the room with her?" he asked worried.

"By trusting in Chyrosa, and... maybe calling in one of the people that could get you in and out of there without notice..." Wadjet said. "I have to go... I have to keep my promise to protect her, just as you do...." Wadjet disappeared. I'll keep them from touching her for as long as I can... I am no Ra...

"Mother, please if you can hear me I need your help" he said calling out to her hoping she heard.

Nyx appeared. "What is wrong, Marek?"

"Mother they have her! Zues and Hera have Chyrosa, and its all my fault" he said with a pain fill voice.

"Marek, my son.... I can't go and help.... and please don't be upset by that.... take this... it's hide you in the shadows and the night.... it was gifted with the gifts of myself and your uncles... Erebus and Cancri, who had been gifted himself by Selene..." Nyx held our a moon pendant with shadow stone in the center.

"Thank you mother" he said looking at the pendent then placed it around his neck as he thought about how he was going to get to mount Olympus, when he was throne from the heavens zues took his power to transport he no longer had the ability to get there his self

"YOu remember where it is right?" ((Sorry... I typed wrong...))

"Of course I remember where it is but it would take forever to fly there" being as Greece was all the way on the other side of the world. "And when I was thrown from the heavens Zeus ripped my ability to phase from one place to another from me" he was worried, each passing minute; chyrosa was more and more in danger.

"She gave your wings back?" she said hurriedly. "Never mind..." Marek disappeared, and he reappeared in the courtyard of Mt. Olympus.

Marek was surprised to find himself back in his old stomping grounds. He took a deep breath and poured his magic into the necklace causing himself to vanish and then went off to find his love.

As he headed through the area, he saw a familiar figure walking ahead of him. Hades.

Marek kept distance between him and the dark god. Hades had always dispised him growing up and had hated him in the courts. Marek didnt need any confrontation at that moment he needed to find chyrosa.

Hades headed down the hall that lead towards Zeus's room. He was walking slowly down the hall as if plagued by something. He stopped for a second and looked out a side window, and it was then that Marek saw something that he had never seen, something that Marek could assume was what his mother must have seen in him. A gentleness that people would not assume was in a god of death, yet it seemed so natural for him to look that way. But the gentleness was plagued with sadness as well as something else.

But it didnt matter to marek in the end, no matter what he may be seeing now it didnt mean anything towards so many years of anger and hatred to one another.

"Please... by the stars in the heaven... let them to have gotten to freedom if I am not to have any from...." Hades shook his head, closing his eyes as if fighting something. He started to walk again, though he seemed to be fighting it, until he was walking perfectly as if nothing had happened. Him disappearing into a doorway a few from Zeus's room.

Marek didnt give a damn what Hades was talking about as he bolted down the hall to where he had seen Chyrosa. Please be safe baby he thought to himself.

When he got into the room, he saw Chyrosa as a child, and Hera was sitting on the bed, stroking Chyrosa's hair. Chyrosa was asleep, and Marek noticed a slight glow to her. "I wonder why the Egyptians would favor a child born of Greek lineage...." he hear Hera mumble.

Marek was confused by the comment as he hid in the shadows watching waiting for his chance to get her out of there.

"Zeus will get his answers...maybe..." she smirked staying up. "I know that you, child, will must be of importance... though he probably doesn't think so...." Hera walked over to the doorway, closing the door behind her, with a *clip*.

Marek removed his magic and quickly went to her side. "Baby, princess please talk to me" he begged trying to wake her up.

Marek could see that she was in her child form at them moment which was good for both of them. Chyrosa slowly opened her eys. "...Marek... they took... me... because... a god... had seen.... Wadjet... with me earlier...." she said sleepily and softly.

"I've got you now baby" he said softly and kissed the top of her head as he picked her up in his arms then he went back to the shadows wrapping the magic around him once more. He closed his eyes and tried to focus to use the night to guide him home to his apartment.

A scream broke through his thoughts, as well as the sound of a whip. "AHHHHH!!"

Marek covered Chyrosa's mouth gently so she wouldnt make a sound as they hid in shadows. They had to get out of there they couldnt have any distractions.

Hades... came Chyrosa's voice in his head. ...their hurting him...because of me....

This is not our fight Chyrosa we have to get out of here, your in danger here he said as he tried to block out the screams and get them out of there.

They appeared back in his apartment. Chyrosa looked sad. "He's my friend... but you hate him.... and I understand your hatred...." Chyrosa shifted back to being an adult.

Marek suddenly pulled her close to him. "I'm so sorry Chyrosa I shoulder have gotten angery at you its just sometimes my temper flares at the stupidiest things and I didnt want to yell at you and hurt you, heavens I'm so sorry" tears filled his eyes as he hugged her tight.

Chyrosa hugged Marek back tightly. "I love you.... I didn't mean to upset you...."

"Its ok you didnt know I'm so sorry though I feel so horrible I'm so so sorry" he hugged her tighter

"I'm safe... but... now he's in trouble... because of me...."

Marek didnt give a damn about hades he didnt care he was hurting it was a Hate Hate relationship between the two men.

Chyrosa looked up at Marek. "Please don't tell Nyx..."

"Don't worry I wont" he said softly to her and hugged her tight not wanting her out of his sight again after what had happened.

"Thank you..... if she knew... it would break her heart...Marek....I know what they did to him....what that monster made a sweet goddess do to him....his memories... his thoughts.... he doesn't know which is the true him.... and its killing him..." she whispered.

Marek really didnt care and he knew she knew he didnt care so he was confused on why she kept talking about him. But he kept it silent and in a part of his mind that she couldnt see.

Chyrosa curled against him.

"We need to speak to your father he needs to know about this" he said softly as he curessed her hair gently.

"No... please..." she whispered. "Marek... I don't want him to worry... I want him so stay happy a while longer... he was so happy... I didn't want him to get upset with you...that's why I didn't go home....please Marek...."

"They've seen you now they know your something special, how special they don't know yet. Your father needs to know because you could be in grave danger now" he said worriedly looking down at her with pain filled eyes.

"Not any more danger than I am if anyone finds out who or what I am...." she whispered. "Daddy doesn't even know what I am.... I'm just his baby girl...please... he can't know.... if the Zodiac find out who I am....before their or my time.... we will never....win.. and then I nor my father or the others....will come to our full strenth....please Marek... I know that you met Wadjet.... she is the only one besides you that knows I am the Thirteenth... Helios only suppects.... please..."

Marek let out a long sigh. "Alright no matter how much against my better judgement I wont say a word" he said looking down at her.

Chyrosa kissed him. "Thank you love....I... again.... I'm sorry about the ice water..."

Marek chuckled and leaned down kissing her softly. "Its alright it is long since forgiven my darling." he said lovingly.

"Are you sure....? You were..."

He put his index finger to her lips to shush her. "I promise my love It is alright. I just have a wicked temper on me sometimes. I never wanted you to be the focus of said temper." he said lovingly and kissed her softly.

Chyrosa nodded. "Love you... so very much..."

"I love you too" he said lovingly stroking her hair gazing down at her.

Chyrosa leaned into his hand. "Thank you.... for being mine..."

"I should be the one thanking you" Marek said playfully.

Chyrosa kissed him sweetly on the lips. "Really....?"

Marek playfully laid down on the bed and pulled her down with him. "Yes really my silly princess" he said lovingly.

Chyrosa snuggled into him. "My prince.... my knight..."

Marek smiled loving hugging her to his chest. He didnt want to let her go. He was still on edge and didnt want to send her to go home.

Chyroa kissed his chest. "I love you so much..."

"I love you as well" he said gazing down at her watching her as they laid there on his bed together.

"I love just snuggling against you.... and have you discovered all the gifts I've given... back... to you..." she whispered, kissing him.

Marek groaned softly as he kissed her back. "other then my wings?" he asked not knowing.

She nodded. "Like how you got us back...."

"how I got us back?" he asked confused laying there under her.

Chyrosa nodded. "Yes... that was you...love..."

"I'm confused on what you mean" he said gazing up at her.

Chyrosa sighed with a big smile on her lips. "You... Marek, took us from Mount Olympus to here... on your own power..."

Marek gently shook his head laying there under her. "that wasnt me I was using this" he tapped the necklace he wore around his neck.

"To be invisible... I've seen it once before... when there warrior that slayed the Gorgon... he didn't know the power of the necklace at the time...."

He looked down at the necklace. "Is that really all that this does?" he asked curiously.

Chyrosa smiled up at him. "Those who master that necklace can manipulate the gifts of Erebus, Nyx, Selene, and Cancri...the Shadows, the Night, the Moon, and Invisiblity and the Sea.... travel through the shadows, travel through the night skies, becoming invisible or making a group disappeared, travel through the sea, and much more.... but I wanted to give you back all that they took from you....and you have been gifted with a special necklace.... your family's heirloom..."

"I'm honored to wear such an item" he said laying there under her gazing at her.

"It's great being with you.... and having a knight such as you.... you'll unlock all your necklace's secret one day... I will be here with you through it all... you know it..."

"I do know it and I feel honored and blessed that I have you in my life" he gently curessed her hair.

Chyrosa kissed his chest over and over again.

Marek laid his head back and let out a sigh of pleasure at the feeling.

Chyrosa moved so that she was staddling him. She smiled down at him, before she leaned in and kissed his neck and then lips.

Marek groaned softly kissing her back getting really turned on by how she was acting and just the fact that it was her, the woman of his dreams.

Chyrosa sat up, smiling down. "That's the look you had before I.... I like that look...."

Marek smiled up at her. "Do you now?" he asked playfully but in the back of his mind he was wondering if she was planning on pulling something again.

"Yes..." she said, smiling down at him. "I do...." She leaned against him kissing him gently.

Marek gave a rumbling noise in his chest loving the sweet taste of her lips as they kissed.

Marek felt slender hands and fingers running up and down his sides. Kisses were being placed on his neck and shoulders.

Marek opened his eyes and looked down at her wondering what had gotten into his shy little Kitten and loving it.

Chyrosa sat up again, and look at Marek with loving eyes. "I thought you'd like that after the trouble I caused..."

"Trust me that more then made up for it" he said seductively looking at her with a lusty gaze.

"What do you want to do to me?" she asked seductively back to him, as she just sat on him, staddling him, as she run a finger over his chest over and over again.

Marek shivered and closed his eyes. "Dark things that your father would kill me if was able to see them" he opened his mind to her and showed her how he wanted to make slow passionate love to her and treat her like the goddess she was but also do other things have more fun with positions and such, oh the things he wanted to do with that woman.

Chyrosa smiled. "Those are dark things, love... but I'm sure that my father is thinking those same thoughts about the woman he met in the park..."

"Yes but your his daughter and I'm just a man trying to steal his princess's virtue" he said seductively as his eyes seemed to have an eerie glow about them as his voice seemed huskier with lust.

"And that is stopping you?" she asked softly, yet seductively. She leaned down and kissed him passionately.

Marek gave a deep groan in his throat as he made out with her, unconciously his hips thrusted for a moment. He pulled back. "I need you Chyrosa I have to have you" he groaned out in need laying there under her. She could feel him hard and ready to take her but he was being a gentleman he wasnt going to suddenly ravish her.

Chyrosa pressed against him. "I want you to Marek...I want you to have me..."

"I can't take it I have to have you" suddenly he flipped her over onto her back under him kissing her deeply. he slowly undressed her pulling her clothing off and then took her into slow passionate and amazing happy hour. Treating her like the queen that he saw her as.

When it was all over, Chyrosa laid in Marek's arms, one of her arms laying over his stomach, as she slept, exhausted yet very happy, her cheeks flushed.

"better then I dreamed of, you are truely amazing" he whispered gently stroking her hair.

She snuggled into his arms more, so exhausted from all the physical activity. "Marek..." she mumbled.

"Chyrosa" he said lovingly and yawned softly curling against her falling asleep in the arms of the woman he loved so much.

Marek slept happily all night.

In the morning Marek woke up to the wonderful feeling of still having Chyrosa in his arms.

Chyrosa snuggled into Marek. "I love you Marek..." he heard whispered.

"I love you to baby" he said playfully looking down at her.

"That was wonderful...I... I loved it..."

"I loved it to, It was better then I dreamed of, but the best part is waking up with you in my arms" he said lovingly.

Chyrosa smiled up at him. "I agree..."

**Knock knock**

The knocks are the door were very soft. "Brother...?" came a whisper on the other side.

Chyrosa kissed his cheek, and whispered, "Looks like someone needs their big brother...."

"coming Nyxia" he called to his baby sister. "Your not going anywhere right?" he asked playfully hoping she would stay for a little longer as he climbed out of bed and grabbed his sleep pants then threw on a black razor back tanktop that looked sexy on him.

Chyrosa nodded. "Of course..." she said softly.

Marek smiled then went to the door opening it. "Hey there princess, did you sleep well?" he asked kneeling down to her height.

Nyxia nodded, looking at the ground, toeing the ground. "I did, brother..." she said softly.

"Good I'm so glad" he picked Nyxia up in his arms. "Now why don't you and I get to the kitchen and start making breakfast?" he asked as he held her.

Nyxia nodded, holding on to him.

Shall we be having you join us in a minute? he asked Chyrosa as he carried his sister off to the kitchen.

Of course... I'll be right out.... came Chyrosa's voice softly.

Nyxia looked up at Marek as they entered the kitchen. "Three plates?" she asked softly.

"I have a friend who will be joining us, she's really kind and I just know she'll love you like I do" Marek smiled down at her giving her hair a little fluff as she sat down at the table. "Now lets see what we should have for breakfast" he said going over to the fridge looking in.

Nyxia nodded. "So it is three plates then..." She went to start looking for the plates.

"their up high sweety" he went over and grabbed a step stool for her knowing she would want to set the table herself. "Be careful" he smiled at her then went back to pulling stuff out of the fridge wondering where Chyrosa was.

Chyrosa came into the room with a silk robe on which reached the floor. She sat down, smiling at Marek. "Morning, little one..."

"Morning, ma'am..." Nyxia said, getting the plates.

"You can just call me Chyrosa..."

Marek smiled at the two of them as he began to mix together pancake mix, thinking that would be a good breakfast.

Nyxia nodded. "Yes Chyrosa..."

Chyrosa smiled and helped Nyxia set the table. "How did you sleep last night...?"

"Grandmother and grandfather were upset..." Nyxia said softly.

Chyrosa nodded, hugging her. "It will be okay..." she whispered.

Marek looked over his shoulder at them worried about his baby sister but knew she was in good hands with Chyrosa. he turned and went back to work on making them all breakfast.

"But..." Nyxia started.

"Shh..." Chrosa said, placing a finger over Nyxia's lips. "It was never your destiny...." she whispered, and then kissed the little girl's forehead.

Marek glanced over his shoulder at them and smiled he could see Nyxia was really liking Chyrosa, it was just something in her eyes.

Her eyes. Nyxia's eyes seemed to have more of a sparkle in them, thugh they still had the dead look in them. And her dark black hair also shined more.

Marek smiled and went back to cooking.

The food got done cooking, and when Marek turned, Chyrosa had Nyxia sitting in her lap, and Chyrosa was rocking her as Nyxia leaned into her.

Marek smiled lovingly at the two of them as he walked over carrying a plate of pancakes. "here we are breakfast is ready" he said sweetly to them as he placed the plate gently down then went to the fridge to get out the syrup and milk.

Chyrosa sat Nyxia over in a seat, and smiled. "Mmmm... this smells good, Marek..."

"I'm glad I hope both of you enjoy it" he smiled and poured them each a glass of milk before taking his seat.

Nyxia sat there, looking at the pancakes. "What is it....?" she asked softly.

Chyrosa smiled softly.

"Their called pancakes their really yummy, here" he gently poured some syrup on them then cut off a little peice for her to try. "Take a bite you'll like it I promise" he smiled.

Nyxia took a bite. "Mmmm it's good.... brother..." she said as she chewed.

Chyrsa giggled, softly.

"Good I'm glad" he smiled and got to eating his own plte.

Nyxia and Chyrosa ate silently. Though, to Marek, there was something about them. There were some familiarities in their mannerisms.

"This was delicious, Love...."

"I'm glad both of you think so" he smiled at them as he stood and began to take care of the dishes.

"You don't have to do that, love..." started Chyrosa.

Nyxia finished along with Chyrosa, though Nyxia voice was softer, "I can do that..."

Marek chuckled "Its alright you two, i want to do it besides I need a mindless task at the moment" he said playfully to the two of them over his shoulder then turned looking back at the dishes, He had to decide on which script he wanted to do.

"I know of a task that may make you mindless..." giggled Chyrosa.

Nyxia looked confused.

Marek shivered and then laughed. "Chyrosa please, not in front of my sister" he said playfully as he scrubbed the frying pan he had used to make the pancakes.

Sssss

Marek shivered at the noise and kept himself from freaking out as he put the frying pan down and looked to see where the noise was coming from.

Chyrosa was smiling as Nyxia was playing with a cobra, with Wadjet.

Marek let out a breath and went back to cleaning the dishes. When he was done he went to his bedroom to change and get ready for his meeting with Thorthia.

Slender arms wrapped around Marek's waist. "She is so precious, Marek..."

Marek smiled looking over his shoulder at Chyrosa behind him as he buttoned up a sexy rich blue shirt. "She is a little angel I must agree my love" he smiled. "I'm glad she's taken such a liking to you as well. I was worried she wouldnt."

"Why wouldn't she...?" Chyrosa smiled, though there was something underlining in it.

"Chyrosa is there somthing your not telling me?" he asked picking up she was hiding something from him.

"There's just something about her.... that reminds me of.... someone..." she said softly.

His phone started to ring.

Marek stole a quick kiss from Chyrosa as he pulled his phone out of his pocket then answered recognizing Thorthia's ring tone. "I'm on my way, I'll be there in a bit" he said with a chuckle knowing thats what she was calling about.

"Good.... came the answer.... see you in a bit..." came Thorthia's voice. Then the phone cut off.

"You need to go...."

"Yes unfortunately I do, I have am appointment with Thorthia over the new movie I'm doing." he chuckled as he pulled his hair back into a quick pony tail."And your fathers must be worried about you" he said stealing a quick kiss before he put in his daimond stud earrings then grabbed his blue tinted sunglasses.

"He may be... and Nyxia..."

"I was just going to take her with me to the office since I don't have anyone to watch over her for me." he said thinking that Chyrosa was just going to go home.

"I was going to stay..... but you seem so intent on having me head home...." Chyrosa said with a kiss to him and a kidess.

"Its not that I want you to go home its that I just don't want your dad's freaking out your gone so long. Remember I'm not used to how you have everything set up in with them" he smiled playfully as he grabbed his coat and slid it on.

"Then do you think you could drop me off at school....? It's a week day...."

"No problem baby" he kissed the top of her head. "Would you mind going and getting Nyxia ready? I'm her brother but I think she would be more comfortable with a girl, and I want to try to get her to wear some of the clothes I bought her yesterday" he said with a smile

"Alright love..." Chyrosa kissed his cheek. She then left the room to go take care of Nyxia for Marek.

Marek walked out into the livingroom and plopped down on the couch waiting for the girls.

Chyrosa came into the room, and just stood there smiling at Marek.

"Whats up?" Marek asked curiously as he sat there with his scripts sitting next to him.

"Presenting... Miss Nyxia..." Chyrosa said, motioning to the doorway.

Out came Nyxia dressed in a light pink shirt dress with white tights and black dress shoes.

"Awwww Nyxia! you look so beautiful" he went over and scooped her up in his arms twirling her around in the air. "You look like a little princess." he said as he nuzzled her cheek.

"I.. I do? Really?" Nyxia said softly, though her eyes were less blank and gaining more life.

"Yes you really do Nyxia" he smiled hugging her then put her down. "You ready to go Chyrosa?" he asked with a smile looking at her as he held his little sisters hand.

Chyrosa smiled. "Yes I am..."

Nyxia held onto Marek's hand, squeezing it gently.

"Great" he smiled. "Chyrosa can you grab the scripts sitting on the couch?" he asked as he lead Nyxia to the front door opening it then walked out holding the door open for Chyrosa.

Chyrosa grabbed up the scripts, and headed out of the apartment.

Nyxia followed, still holding Marek's hand.

Marek locked the door behind them then lead them off to the elevator to head to the garage.

They made it down the the garage. "So which car are we taking?" asked Chyrosa, holding the scripts to her chest.

"I was thinking the Mercedes I don't drive it taht often but its a four door and has a spacious back seat" he said leading them over to it.

Chyrosa and Nyxia walked over with him, Nyxia staying close to him.

"So would you like the front seat or the back seat little one?" he asked looking down at his baby sister.

"I... get the choice??"

Chyrosa nodded. "Yes you do, little sweet heart..."

"The... front...?"

Chyrosa smiled, and headed to get in the back.

Marek helped her into the front seat and buckled her up before getting inon his side. He looked over his shoulder at Chyrosa. "Which school is it you go to?" he asked curiously so he could take her.

"Star Angel Elementary..." Chyrosa said.

"What's an elementary...?" asked Nyxia quietly.

"would you explain Chyrosa?" he asked not really sure how to explain it to Nyxia as he pulled out of the space and headed out of the parking garage.

"It's a low level school for children six to about eleven... were you start learning math... english... history... and other subjects..."

Nyxia nodded. "Is school important?" she asked softly.

"Yes it is, you learn new skills which can help you do great exciting things here in the mortal realm" Marek said with a smile then realized that she might want to go to school. That worried him though to put her in school all alone.

"Ohh..." Nyxia said.

Chyrosa nodded. "Yep... oh there is the elementary..."

Marek pulled into the drop off lane. "Here we are" he said unlocking the doors. "You have a good day now Chyrosa" he smiled as he turned around in his seat looking at her.

Chyrosa moved up and kissed him. She then sat back and shifted to being her child self. "Bye Marek.... Bye Nyxia..." A backpack appeared on her back and she hopped out of the car, and hurried inside.

Nyxia just watched Chyrosa with an open mouth.

"Its one of her special talents" marek said with a smile as he waved to Chyrosa as she entered the school then he drove off heading to Epsilon Archer. "But you have to promise not to say a thing" he said with a grin.

Nyxia nodded. "Yes brother..."

Marek smiled down at her for a moment as they then continued on their way headed off to the office.

Nyxia watched out the window as he drove. "What's school like, brother?"

"Well for me school was a new experience, it was fun for me to go and learn new things while meeting new people as well. I deffinantly found it to be a unique experience wondering each day what I was going to be learning next" he said as he drove along.

She nodded. He barely heard her mumble, "Lucky....."

"Would you like to go to school?" Marek asked curiously.

"I don't have to.... it's okay...." Nyxia said quietly, just looking down.

"I want you to have fun and all the experience's that you can while you live with me which I hope is for a long long time Nyxia; and if you want to go to school then I'll sign you up for school" he said with a smile.

"I... you don't have to do that...."

"yes I do, your my little sister and I want you to be happy" he smiled over at her real quick then looked back ahead at the road. "I think you would really enjoy school." he said but he was worried about how she would react to making friends.

"You really think so...?"

---

"Let us not think of the past as we are now....but on the present that is decided upon by the far past..... like your brother...." said Khan.

"Okay...his new name is Gabriel, I think," Tallia told him again. "I don't know anything else about him, though."

"I'll keep an eye out for him.... or at least the name..." Khan said smiling. "Until he has fully awaken, I will not be able to sense him or you as Zodiac..... as Gemini...... and until he awakens, you will not feel whole..."

"Okay...I'm used to it so far. That's pretty much how I've felt my whole life...but it's better, now that I have Genbu," Tallia said.

Genbu wrapped his arms around her, kissing the top of her head.

"Soon... you will have a complete feeling of such wholest..." said Khan, smiling.

"Meh, I'm used to it, so it's okay...but I also look forward to a new feeling," Tallia told them.

Khan nodded. "You will soon find that how you use to feel isn't as nice as how you will soon feel..."

"I'm fine with that! Although, I don't think he'll like me at first if he's similar to how he was before...before we'd known each other our whole lives...and now he'll meet me as an adult. I don't know how he'll react to me," Tallia confessed.

Genbu looked at her. "It is also possible that you're reaction to him will be similar...."

"But I've had more time to remember him than he'll have to remember me. He was always the more moral one of the two of us. I know that. We were opposites. I've had time to get used to the idea. He won't have as much time," Tallia said.

Genbu nodded. "True... but you must help him.."

"I know. I only know what his current name is, but nothing of his whereabouts."

"Maybe your companion could do find her brother, who should be off with your brother...."

"Oh, hey, I didn't think of that! I guess that would be a good idea," Tallia thought a moment. "What do you think, Yin?"

I will do my best... she heard Yin in her head, and felt a sensation on her back.

Tallia knew that the sensation was Yin leaving her back. She hoped the bird would be able to find her brother. "Thank you, Yin."

Yin flew out the temple.

"I'm sure Yin will be able to find him...." said Khan.

"Okay, as far as I can remember, she is good at that kind of thing..." Tallia said.

"Yin and Yang are as you and Pol were...and as you will be... connected..." said Genbu hugging her.

Tallia felt better with Genbu near, "I know you're right."

"Now what would you like to do, my Tallia? If you could do anything....and I mean anything..."

"Hmmm, I'm not sure...anything is a big word...and I've only just found out what sorts of anything there are. Maybe see some of the world?" Tallia told him. "I just don't know."

"Well, we did just take a trip to Hong Kong... where would you like to visit next?"

"I think Egypt. I want to see a mummy tomb," Tallia said.

"I'm should we can arrange that..." Genbu said, kissing her.

"I wish you two well with that..." laughed Khan.

"See you later, Khanny!" Tallia waved at him.

Khan laughed.

Genbu wrapped his arms around her more closely, and said, "See you..." He disappeared with Tallia, reappearing in the middle of the desert. "Welcome to Egypt."

---

"No...Vander.... all are normal...but the CEO, myself, and three others...." said Thothoria as they pulled into the parking garage.

I didn't say anything outloud because the kids haven't quite been let in on it, Vander thought towards Thothoria, They know I go invisible when their mother isn't touching me, but beyond that they are clueless.

I know this....or have you yet to remember that I am the daughter of Thoth....? Thothoria thought to him, as she parked the car, and got out. "We're here..." she said outloud.

"yay!" The children jumped out of the car.

"Robbie! Crystal!" shouted Shaiya, running after the little ones, scooping them into her arms.

Thothoria looked at Vander. They will just think that everyone else is boring...haha...

"Okay, kids, let the fun begin! But next time, don't just run off, okay?" Vander told them.

Robbie and Crystal nodded, as Shaiya brought them back over.

"Please follow me..." said Thothoria.

Vander followed Thothoria, helping Shaiya to keep an eye on the kids.

Thothoria took them up a long elevator ride, and then a short walk down a hallway before leading them inside a side sitting room. "Please sit..... I must got inform them that you all are here..."

"So is there any particular type of surprise either of you are hoping for?" Vander asked Robbie and Crystal.

"Ponies!" they both shouted.

Shayia giggled lightly.

"Ponies?" Vander asked, eyebrows raised. "And why do you both want ponies?"

"Mommy rode horseys!"

"Really? So you want your surprise to be riding horsies?" Vander asked. "I think that could be arranged."

"Yay!" they shouted, jumping up and down.

"Robbie, Crystal.... calm down a bit this is an office...." said Shayia.

The Children stopped shouting, but were still jumping with joy.

"You two have to be really good...and then I'll take you horseback riding, okay?" Vander told them.

"Okay, inviso-boy...." Crystal said, as Robbie nodded.

A young man walked in, and then bowed to Shaiya, and smiled friendly to Vander. "Selene... it is a great honor to have you with us again.... and Cancri, my friend, welcome back...." The name Epsilon came to Vander's head.

"Epsilon, it is good to see you again. I'm still in the stage where Shaiya Selene has to touch me for you to be able to see me, though," Vander told him. "Robbie, Crystal, this is a friend of mine: Epsilon. He's one of the interesting people I was telling you about."

"Yay!" they said.

"Please, here it is Matthew..." Epsilon said, with a laugh. "And welcome to my company.... and you will be able to work out the whole ability thing..."

"Yeah, I hope to have it figured out soon," Vander told him.

"You will find many friends here the both of you...."

"Is my sister around?" Vander asked him.

"Nyx has been running around preparing for you, moving the night skies, and trying to keep an eye on your nephew..."

"My nephew? Nyx has a son?" Vander was surprised. "I don't remember everything yet."

"She hide it for everyone, Cancri... I don't understand why she wouldn't have told anyone..." said Epsilon. "I am sure she will tell you... or ask Eos, Helios, or Erebus..."

"She's doing okay, though?" Vander asked.

"Yes... between that time and now, there would be moments where she was her normal self...but then there were times when she was sad for a reason she would never tell us..." said Epsilon. "But... I am happy to say, she is back to being herself...."

"That's good. What about Shaiya Selene's family? I'm sure they can't wait to meet the latest members of their family..." Vander asked.

"Helios is off somewhere, I don't know... and Eos should be heading here after she runs a personal errand... which I think is her way of saying shopping..... though I could be wrong..."

---

"Mom...from now on, you will be.... the world is still changing...."

"I know," Cornelia smiled at him. "The only problem is that if we're getting reborn now, something big is probably going to happen soon."

"The evil that the Zodiac fought in the past...that killed only a few of the Zodiac, is resurfacing....... you and father were murdered by beingings that follow that evil.... some of us that have helped the Zodiac believe that there are some very powerful gods and goddesses out there that are loyal to the power that evil can give them......" said Semreh, looking down.

"Great, only this time, we're going to be the ones that win, without so much lost. I just know it!" Cornelia said.

"We have to find... the Thirteenth Zodiac..."

"Aren't there still others missing besides the Thirteenth?" Cornelia asked him.

"Yes there are....but I'm just hoping that the Thirteenth is among us this time...."

"We just barely managed the last time around and at such a high cost, surely if we're meant to do everything again and get it exactly right, the Thirteenth will make an appearance!" Cornelia said.

"I agree..."

"Things may have been bad last time, but I just know they'll be better this time!" Cornelia told him.

Semreh hugged his mother. "I love you....I just don't want to lose you..."

"I don't want to lose you, either, son," Cornelia hugged him back.

"I think tomorrow I'm going to try and get Dad to at least listen to me so that I can bring him to you....."

"Just be careful, okay? If he thinks of you as a rival, there's no telling how he might react," Cornelia said.

Semreh hugged his mom, and then he cocked his head. "I am being called....."

"Okay...I'll just wander around the city, remembering and taking in the sights if you have to go somewhere," Cornelia told him.

"And I will guard her young messenger...." came a strong male voice.

"Who...?" Cornelia asked.

A man in his late twenties, early thirties, bowed to her. "Aries... Miss Spica...."

"Hi, I don't quite remember you, yet. I'm still working on it...although I do remember you from the paintings that I saw from before," she told him.

"I am pleased that you are beginning to," Aries said with a smile.

"Mom... I've got to go... you'll be safe with him...."

"Okay, but you be safe, too," Cornelia told him.

"I will be..." he said. "Bye Mom..." Semreh disappeared.

"He's such a hard worker," Cornelia told her new companion.

"He always has been.... I won't expect anything less from the child of one of the Zodiac I mentor...." he said.

"Which one of us did you mentor?" Cornelia asked. "I'm sorry. I will probably have more problems remembering things than the others because I have amnesia for this life and the other one."

"Arietis... just as your son was born to be your mentor and god protector...." Aries said.

---

The chains glowed, while Fenrir began to pull at the chains that bound him. Then it happened... they snapped. The wolf Fenrir looked at her. It takes a strong person of heart to break the chains of Valhalia....

Del smiled, "I guess I have a strong heart, then!" She hugged him tightly, "But we should probably go, your father might be losing, I don't know how closely matched he and Hemdale are. And I seem to recall that Hemdale is supposed to assassinate Loki, and I just realized that, so I hope it hasn't happened yet!" Del says to him.

Climb on.... Fenrir said quickly, laying low for her to get on.

Del gets on his back, loving the way he feels and just glad to have him in her life again. The only problem with it to her was how was she going to introduce him to her family as the man she loves?

Fenrir raced off once she was on his back. They raced together back through the cave, and then towards the light outside the cave. At the openning, Fenrir leapt out, leaping down the mountain with ease.

Del squeeled. She was so excited to have a part of him back that she could hardly contain herself. She knew she wouldn't be able to introduce him to her parents until he was whole again, though.

My mate.... I have missed you.....

"I wish I could say the same, but I've only been aware of my past for about a day...and I am exhausted!" Del said, realizing just how long it'd been since she'd last slept and how tired she actually was.

A day? You were killed?!

"Yes, love, I've grown up in this time as DellaRose and just awakened to my past this morning starting in a garden. And then someone called me and threatened to kill someone else instead of me and it just unfolded from there. Arcadia is older than I am in this life, by the way. She's also doing well," Del told him. "I haven't seen her, yet, though."

Then let's grab that father of mine... and find her...

"Sounds good," Del said, clinging to him.

Loki and Hemdale were still fighting.

*Howl!!!*

Hemdale frooze, and Loki ended up being able to slumg him into the ground. Then he ran towards Fenris and Del, jumping on behind her. "Let's get out of here..!"

Fenris raced off. I see you re still alive father....

Loki nodded. "Yes.... barely..."

Del couldn't help but scream in delight and laugh. Things were going to be a bit better in her world soon, hopefully.

Fenris raced through the hills. Where are we going.... Mate....Father?

Loki shrugged. "Today is not as it had been, Fenris...."

"Anyone sees us riding a giant wolf will either try to capture us and you or try to kill us. Magic is not as widely accepted as it once was...and I'm a little sad that no one's asked my blessing on the harvest or prayed for freedom from a master. Hopefully the last one just means there are few slaves left in the world," Del told him.

Loki and Fenris laughed a little. Loki then said, "There are many then that don't follow the the Greek Gods and Goddesses or are even worshiping any god any more...."

"Believe me, I know, I've grown up the last nearly two decades in this time. Now that I have some memories of before and know that all these people exist, it seems odd to me that we've fallen out of human thought," Del said.

"We are never out of human thought... there are elements of all the gods and goddesses in them...."

"Hah, you don't understand the area I grew up in, then. Tell people there was a chance that the Romans or Greeks or Norse peoples were actually right, and you'd be tortured till you had to leave town for such beliefs," Del told them.

Fenris nodded, but Loki went on, "Yes, that is true... I was meaning... being a trickester like myself... or a warrior like Aries.... and of course elements that go with the gods and goddesses Nike, Zealus, Bia..."

"Unfortunately, for Nike, when most humans hear that name, they think of shoes," Del said.

Huh??

"Don't worry about it Fenris..." said Loki.

Fenris ran til they came to a stop in the middle of a huge open field. Home...

---

"Alright...I will need you anyway in order to comprehend this new world. Lead the way." Jarmanger said.

"I'm heading to visit my brother, so if you guys want to tag along to?" Aria asked.

"Okay...." Aquila said.

This way... to the surface... said Seiryuu.

Aria swam to the surface, holding Aquila's hand and keeping an eye on Jarmunger.

Aquila broke the surface, flying up into the air, scooping Aria up as he went. He then hovered there.

Seiryuu also broke the surface, but didn't leave the water.

Jarmanger broke the surface and looked around.

Aria looked at them, "We sure make an interesting group!"

Aquila sat Aria back down in the water as his wings changed back to their original white feathered wings.

"Lets get out of here...I want to be as far away from here as possible..."

Seiryuu started off towards the west, and Aquila looked at Aria. "Shall we...?"

Aria nodded, "That's definately the way we were going before!"

Jarmanger followed

---

"I think this because you seem to have a soft glow about you...."

"I do?" Kenda said doubtfully. "That's odd...I don't know why that would be..." A strange fog started to roll in.

"Plus, you are affecting the weather as much as I do....to a degree..."

Kenda snorted, "No I'm not! It just sort of happens when my moods change."

"And that is not affecting the weather?" He asked with a smile. Kenda felt drawn to this young man. 

Kenda tilts her head, "I never really thought about it. I know that the weather changes with my moods, but I didn't think I was doing it...I thought it was just happening. Who are you, by the way?"

"My name is Helios..." the young man said with a smile.

"Helios...Helios...where have I heard that name before?" Kenda thought a moment. "Oh yeah! I read a book one time that the main character was named Helios and he was the sun."

"Interesting...." said Helios. "Then from this book you must have heard my sisters' names.... Eos and Selene......"

"Yeah...one was the dawn and the other one was the moon. The funny thing to me, though, is that the moon is the most talked of the three siblings in modern times. Were your parents hippies or sun worshippers or something?" Kenda asked. "I don't mean to be rude by that, though."

Helios smiled. "No my parents were neither of those things.... but you are right.... the moon is the most talked about.... because there was a young woman who held the name of the goddess Selene... and she helped many... but she was killed..."

"Oh, that's sad. The book didn't say anything about her being killed," Kenda said. A light, cold, drizel began to fall.

"Not many know..."

"Oh. It's getting kind of chilly. The weather forecast always seems to be wrong wherever I am!" Kenda said, wiping her wet hair out of her eyes.

"I'm sorry.... the weather acts up when I am upset as well...."

"Really? I've never met anyone else like that...we seem to be two peas in a pod," Kenda joked.

Helios laughed, and she found that she liked his laugh. "I guess so... but yes, really..."

((Is there a pull here, and also, would whatever form you're giving her have been in the same book, because I think she'd comment on that, too.))

"Hmm...Not many people realize it right away, but they tend to eventually and it freaks them out a bit," Kenda told him. She looked around for her father.

((Yes, there is a pull here.... and what form?? lol ^_^ ))

"Also, there's some sort of feeling that I've never experienced before," Kenda said.

Helios slow stepped towards her. "As if you are being pulled towards me... draw to me.... as I am to you..."

"Yes...but...why? I don't really understand that. It's strange. And let's say that my moods do directly effect the weather...why would that be?" Kendaleigha was surprised she was revealing so much of herself to this stranger, but she felt she could trust him for some reason.

"Sweet daughter of Aether... that is why...to the question of the moods....." Helios said. He took her hand, and lightly kissed it, sending warmth through to Kenda's heart. "It is call a pull of True Love..."

"I can almost believe the last part of what you said, but I have never heard of anything by the name of Aether."

"Did someone say Aether?" asked Kenda's father.

"Helios here did, and then I did. Why, is that someone you've heard of? I've read a lot and I don't recognize the name," Kenda told him.

Helios looked over at her father, and her father at Helios. "It is good to see you again Helios...." her father said.

"You as well.... Aether..." said Helios.

---

"That woman..... is the born form of Fenoria.... the goddess of the harvest.... of free slaves.... I've been told by your aunt Fauna, that she had died protecting your aunt and your cousin.... and I'm guessing that the stuff involving Loki happened shortly after....." said Delta, who hugged her close.

Arcadia, nodded listening to the story. Even so, if that woman was her mother reborn it was hard for her to except. She couldnt just run and hug someone lovingly that she did not know.

"She left with Loki to find your father...." said Delta. ((She didn't know Loki....but she still hugged him.....lol))

Arcadia nodded; "Right of course" she said looking down. "My head really hurts all of a sudden I think I'm going to go take a bubble bath." she didnt know what to make of all of this in her life as she turned and headed off back in her room then to her master bathroom.((Yes but with Arcadia she felt abandoned by her parents, her grandfather totally different, he is her grandfather adn she was ok with him but with her parents she doesnt feel comfortable because she felt like they had given her up.))

((They didn't abandon her..but I understand that is how she feels lol I am going to now introduce someone that....lol Arcadia grew up with lol))

"I'll make you something..." Delta called to her.

"thank you" she called back to him as she sat on the edge of her bath running her water. she went to her bath oils and pulled out some Jasmine bubble bath and poured it in. SHe watched the white froth rise as the water filled. A sigh escaped her lungs. "Man this is what I needed."

She had a very good bath.

She was soon dried off and snuggled in her big fluffy robe, she walked out of the bathroom, her nose filled with the delightful smell of food. She just wanted to eat then kidnapp Delta off to her room and snuggle with him putting everything from that day behind.

Arcadia was greeted by a table of wonderful foods, all healthy. "I hope you love it..."

"It smells wonderful really it does" she said sitting down at the table. She began to chow down. She moaned in her throat from how delicious the flavors were that filled her mouth.

"I'm glad you are enjoying it.... I added some spices that I found...."

"I don't cook for myself that often but when I do I make sure to have a good selection of spices." she smiled lovingly then took a drink.

Delta smiled, drinking his own drink. "Dig in..."

And that she did chowing down on the delicious meal. it felt good to have food in her stomach. It helped ease her nerves from the long day.

"I hope you are enjoying...."

"I am indeed, its good to get food in my stomach I was starving" she smiled lovingly at him.

Delta laughed. "I learned to cook from a friend... Dyonicus.... He owns restaurants around the world..."

"Are you serious?" she asked astonished.

"Yeah.... seriously...." Delta laughed.

"Wow well, I must say he taught you well" she giggled and leaned over giving him a kiss.

Delta kissed back. "Yep.... you can say that I've had centuries of practice..." he said laughing a little.

She gazed lovingly at him as they sat there. This was alright she loved this moment with him able to just have this peace in her life. But she knew deep down that soon it woul dall be over and her world would be turned upside down.

"I'm here for you, Arcadia.... if everything gets too much..... You should have seen me when I found out...." he said with a small laugh. "I was so freaked out...."

"thank you Delta that really means alot to me" she reached over and took her hand in his.

"No problem, Arcadia.... I love you...."

"I love you as well Delta" She gave him a little kiss then pulled back. "I don't know what to do right now." she looked out the window at the coming night.

"Rest.... we've both had a very busy day...."

"yes that sounds good' she said as she finished up her food.

Delta stood up, and offered his hand to her, smiling.

Arcadia giggled standing and taking his hands in hers. she gazed up into his eyes.

Delta helped her up, and hugged her. He then scooped her up into his arms. He carried her to her bedroom, laying her down.

Arcadia giggled as she did. "MMmmm so romantic" she said lovingly. she sighed laying there in her bed happy to feel its softness beneath her happy to finally relax after the long stressful day.

Delta sat down on the other side of the bed, and layed back, wrapping an arm around her shoulders, pulling her into his chest.

Arcadia buried herself against him and yawned she gave a soft litle wolf like noise as she made herself comfortable and once she did she snuggled her head on his chest and relaxed. Her heart pounded laying with him like this though it felt so right.

Acradia fell asleep. She found herself running through a field, but not as she was. She was a little child, no more than three in appearance, but somehow Arcadia knew that she was only a month old. She continued to run through the field of lush green grass, and rolling hills, woods and mountains off in the distance. She knew this was not her Colorado home, but this was her home. Off a ways stood the young woman, Dellarose or as Delta had said her name had be Fenoria, and a young man that just had to be Fenrir by his wild looks. "Arcadia! Come here sweet heart!" called the young woman. "Come on our wild one!"<i> called the young man, laughing. The couple had an arm around each other. <i>"Mommy! Daddy! Arcadia heard herself call out, a huge smile on her face. She ran up to the couple, and they all hugged each other. "I love you, Mommy! I love you, Daddy!" Arcadia said. They both kissed her forehead, saying that they loved her too.

Arcadia grunted as she woke up from the dream. "wha? but how?" she was so confused.

"What's wrong?" whispered Delta sleepyly.

"Nothing just an odd dream" she mumbled in a groggy tone and rolled over burying herself against his strong body letting his rich earthy scent fill her nose.

Arcadia knew it was not a dream.

"Alright love..."

Arcadia snuggled up against him she wasnt able to go back to sleep so she laid there just wanting to feel his body and his love.

In her awaken state, Arcadia's memory continued. She saw a young girl, no much older that her child self run up to the family with a smile. "Hi auntie! Hi uncie! Can Arcadia play with me? They smiled and nodded. Arcadia and the little girl ran off to play. The young girl looked like a little girl she had played with in Colorado, an old friend that had left the area before she did, but who would always visit. Arcadia's friend Siria.

Arcadia's mind was feeling jumbled as her memories were clashing she snuggled against Delta just wanting to go back to sleep.

"Rest now.... mother-to-be..." came a young male voice.

Arcadia sat up quickly. "What in the?" she looked around.

There in the room stood a young boy, who then through dust in her eyes, and she fell asleep, not remembering him and having a dreamless sleep. She woke in the morning to Delta holding her against him.

Arcadia opened her eyes, that last peice of her dream, it had made no sense.

"You....look confused...what's wrong?" yawned Delta.

"its nothing I'm just groggy is all" she smiled over at him a sleepy smile.

Delta kissed her cheek. "I love you..."

"I love you too" she said before she stole a cute kiss from him.

Arcadia's phone began to ring.

Arcadia's phone was on the side of the bed that Delta was on so she climbed over ontop of him and picked up her phone she then laid down snuggled against him as she answered knowing he didnt care to have her snuggled up to him like this. "hello?"

"Arcadia! Where are you?! You're father just told me you weren't back home any more!" came the voice of her childhood friend Siria.

Arcadia blinked a couple of times she hadnt talked to Siria in a really long time. "Siria is that really you? I haven't heard from you in forever; and yes I'm no longer in colorado I left the pack a few years ago." she said to her friend.

"Damn.... I wish I had known.... I've been traveling the world during that time... so where are you..? You're dd only gave me your number..."

"I'm in Ashland Kentucky, I'll give you my address for my repair shop and for my apartment so that if I'm not at one you'll most likely find me at the other." she told Siria both of her addresses. "alright got everything down?"

"Sure do, Arcadia.... I'll definitely be visiting you again... maybe you can introduce me to some cute guys...."

"Unfortunately the only cute guy I know is my mate so your on your own with that one sweety" she said and giggled hearing Siria squeel.

"Wha.... are you sure.... you haven't seen any others?!?!"

Arcadia laughed and gently nuzzled Delta's chest as she talked to her. "Well maybe I know a few, being a nechanic and all I do get some cuties in my shop" she said playfully as she snuggled with her Mate.

Delta gently squeezed her to his chest.

"Great! I'll head that way..."

"When can I expect to see you?" she asked curiously.

"Maybe today.... or tomorrow..."

"Thats great! I can't wait to see you Bye Siria" she said to her friend so happy that she was going to see her again.

"Bye Arcadia" and the phone hung up.

Arcadia hung her phone up. "Well now that was interesting, My childhood friend Siria is coming for a visit." she strattled his stomach. "Is that ok with you?" she asked as she tucked some of her hair behind her ear.

"Of course... she is your friend..."

"Aww thank you my cute and sexy mate" she said playfully and leaned in kissing him softly.

Delta pulled her closer, increasing the kiss.

Arcadia melted into his arms her hands slid up his chisled chest to around his neck. She loved the taste of his lips the feel of being in his arms it was all so right.

"You like that don't you...."

"What gave me away the fact that I'm pressed up against you and kissing you?" she asked playfully gazing into his eyes.

Delta smiled, and growled playfully.

Arcadia growled back and playfully suddenly pushed him down pinning him under her. "Who's afraid of the big bad wolf?" she asked seductively holding him under her knowing she was probably riling up her cute Coyote's inner animal.

Delta growled again, smiling. He then flipped Arcadia so that she was under him. "I'm not...."

Arcadia growled back once more. "Oh yeah?" she asked in a sexy tone before she suddenly used her hips to flip him over under her once more.

Delta's eyes shifted. "Yes..." he said, and flipped her again, pinning her, and then kissing her.

Her eyes shifted as well as they growled at one another, kissing each other ferociously with passion and the wrestling continued reaching to something dark and primal. The hunger for this man growing the more they did this.

"My mate...." he growled, nipping at her neck.

She gasped in pleasure at the feeling that sent shivers down her spine. "My mate" she growled back in a sexy tone her nails gently scraped over his back as she caught his lips with hers kissing him deeply.

Delta growled against her lips. He started to shift as he's feeling, and now he was in his full coyote form, licking her.

Arcadia wasnt to long behind, she shifted into her wolf form underneith her and nipped at his neck So exciting and getting arroused as well.

Delta nipped at her neck.

Arcadia bared her neck to him, submissively letting him know he had won her in their wrestling match. She was his mate. She panted laying there under him and watched him with her bright glowing amber eyes her claws in his back trying to lead him on for something more.

Delta held her with his jaw around her neck, and started to mate with her.

Their mating went on for hours locked in a rut of binding their hearts minds and souls to one another. It was around two in the afternoon when Arcadia woke up groggy but feeling so good. "Ooooh that was nice" she moaned out laying there in her bed. She realized that her bedding was slightly shredded but she didnt care. She giggled and looked down seeing Delta laying with his upper body across her stomach.

She felt her stomach get lick. "Mmmmmm...I love you..."

Arcadia let out a lusty sigh. "I love you to Mate" she said in a pleasure filled sigh feeling so good.

"That... was....." he growled against her body.

she gave a happy groan when he did that because his growl seem to go to her core."Mmmmhmmm" sh esaid really unable to speak much more then that because she felt so good, so deliciously sore in all the right places.

*Knock Knock*

"Oh please don't tell me thats who I think it is, is she here already? that was deffinantly fast" she asked herself as she gently slid Delta's head off her stomach. "you stay right there you gorgeous hunk" she said in a sexy tone. she couldnt help but oggle his toned body on her bed and she felt a shiver down her spine. She then walked over and went to her dresser grabbing some underwear a t shirt and jeans. Throwing them all on quickly she walked out to go answer the front door.

"Arcadia!" Siria shouted, hugging her.

Arcadia laughed and threw her arms around her friend. "Oh my god Siria! its been so long!" she said happily hugging her tightly.

"Arcdia how have you been? Wonderful I hope..."

"Well lately wonderful indeed. Come in come in" she giggled letting her friend into her home. "How about you miss I've been travling the world and havent had five minutes to give my best child friend a call" she said playfully eyeing siria.

Siria smiled. "Well.... I got distracted..."

Arcadia laughed and rolled her eyes. "Of course you did. Now can I get you something to drink?" she asked her friend with a big smile.

"Oh yes.... I haven't drank anything since.....ahhh.... I don't even wom to sai.

"I'll take that as a sign of that you want something strong" she laughed. "If my mate comes out of the back bedroom tell him I'll be out of the kitchen in a minute" she said with a giggle and walked off to the kitchen.

Arcadia heard Siria squeel with joy.

"Either she's excited I have a mate or my handsome puppy just came out of the back room." she giggled to herself as she found a couple of wine coolers it was early afternoon so it was something tasty but not to on your ass kicking. she walked into the other room with wine coolers in hand.

Delta was standing there in the middle of the hall, looking confused and slightly scared. Siria had her arms wrapped around his neck, jumping up and down, giggling.

Acadia blushed. "Siria what are you doing?" she asked confused.

"He is soooo cute!"

Arcadia laughed. "Siria down girl" she laughed putting the drinks down on the table and went over putting her hand on Siria's shoulder. "Siria this is my Mate Delta, Delta this is my best childhood friend Siria" she smiled

Delta nodded. "Hello...."

"Ohhh... Arcadia you are soooo lucky! I'm jealousy..."

Arcadia laughed as she hugged Delta's arm and laid her head on his shoulder. "Well thank you Siria I think I'm really lucky to" she walked over to teh couch with Delta and sat down.

Delta smiled. "I am glad to meet you Siria..."

Siria smiled, excited. "I have to say that you two seem soo prefect together..."

"Awww thank you Siria" Arcadia giggled and smiled, she leaned over and grabbed her Wine cooler off the table and opened it up taking a drink of it.

Siria and Delta did the same. "So Delta," Siria started. "Any cute friends of your's looking for a mate..."

Delta was taking a sip of his cooler when she asked, and choked on it.

Arcadia choked a little bit then giggled after she swalloed it down, "is that the only reason you came to visit to see if I could hook you up with a mate?" she asked jokingly.

"No... not the only thing.... I was coming out here to talk to you about something important..." Siria finished with a serious look.

"Oh and what might that be?" Arcadia asked not likeing the sounds of it, Siria really didnt have a right anymore to suddenly get into deep important conversations with her because Siria had left and hadnt said a word in years. She took a long swig of her wine cooler as she waited for an answer.

"Privately..."

A growl filled Arcadia's throat. "Whatever you have to say to me you can say infront of my mate Siria, we may be child hood friends but you've been gone for a long time Siria and if you think you can boss me around you got that wrong so whatever it is you have to say, you better damn well be comfortable saying it infront of him or else you can get your ass out of my Apartment" she snapped at Siria her eyes had gone that molten amber.

Siria looked hurt. "Arcadia... I... I'm sorry... I... it's just that I just couldn't keep lying to you.... no matter what I was told... and with soo many people from both our pasts showing up.... I just thought I'd be honest with you.... cause I'm sure I'd be allowed now...."

Arcadia crossed her arms under her chest "I have a feeling on what your going to say, and just to let you know I found out, My real father is not Randulfur, My real father is the wolf god Fenris." she said watching her friends reaction.

"And... that you and I grew up for a time in Ireland under the watchful eyes of your parents as well as my father..."

"Now that I don't believe" she said sitting there.

"I would have thought you would.....hmm... maybe the dreams strted coming back too soon.... the dreams of memories of a past so far away.... cousin, please try to remember running and playing in the rolling green hills of Ireland..."

"Cousian?" Arcadia asked confused.

Siria nodded. "We used to run in open green rolling hills...." The dream cam back to Arcadia, the one with her as a little girl with a little girl version of Siria.

Arcadia sat there and blinked a couple of times she put her hand over her face as the memory hit.

"You're her cousin...?" Delta said. "You're the daughter of one of the twins aren't you?"

Siria nodded.

"I'm sorry I'm not up to date on my Norse Mythology could you fill me in?" Arcadia asked softly.

Delta pulled Arcadia close. "Loki had five children.... twin wolves, both of which were lesser wolves, lesser gods to the last three.... Fenris the Great Wolf, Hel the Ruler of the Underworld, and Jarmanger the Serpent...."

"My father was one of the twins..." Siria said sadly.

Arcadia snuggled against him. "So my best child hood friend is my cousian." she said taking it all in and looked over at Siria not knowing what to say.

"I'm sorry I never said anything, Arcadia.... it was to keep us both safe... Odin is a powerful god...." Siria said, tears in her eyes.

"Oh Siria" Arcadia went over to the couch she was sitting on and sat next to her pulling her cousian in her arms hugging her tight. "Shh its ok, I'm not mad Siria I understand you did it to keep us safe."

"Your father... Uncle Fenris did it to protect you... and me on request from my father.... that's where I have been.... trying to find father and Uncle Fenris...."

"I see" she said softly sitting there thinking about it all.

"I ran into Grandfather.... and he told me about my father's...." she said with tears in her eyes. "And that of my father's twin....."

Delta whispered into Arcadia's ear, "The twins were forced to fight one another.... to the death.... Loki had been forced to watch..... and when only one stood.... Loki was tied to a boulder with the inners of the death twin wolf.... and forced to watch the death of the other twin...."

Arcadia gasped and tears filled her eyes. "Oh Siria" she pulled Siria against her and hugged her tight trying to comfort her.

Siria hugged back, crying.

"We're back together now and even closer then before Siria, we need to be strong for our fathers" she said lovingly to her cousian. hoping that might help.

Delta looked at the two. "Fenoria has been reborn.... she has gone off to find Fenris... I know that he was not kill, just like Jarmanger and Hel weren't....."

"So true" Arcadia nodded. "Now On to something happier, their is enough sadness in the world" she hugged her cousian and tried to make her smile.

Siria nodded, and then smiled, whipping her tears. "Does this mean you know know of some single guy out there?"

"I know of a couple that come to my shop for repairs on their cars yes" she giggled and smiled happy to have her Siria back.

Siria smiled big. "Great!"

Arcadia laughed and smiled. "So do you have a place your staying while your here in town or did you just come straight here?" she asked since she had gotten here quickly.

"Came straight here, but was planning on camping..."

"Oh well that should deffinantly be fun for you but just know if you need a bed I have a guest room your more then welcome to" she said as she got up and went back over to the other couch across from Siria were her Mate was and snuggled up to him.

Siria nodded. "I makes me feel close to my father.... and I'm sorry that you're age had been messed with..." She looked down. "He just wanted to protect you...."

Arcadia shrugged. "Its alright, I have had a wonderful life, Randulfur is a great man and has been a wonderful father raising me and I don't have any regrets" she smiled laying her head on Delta's shoulder.

"I know... so was Talo.... I loved him as my father..." Siria said.

Arcadia smiled and nodded remembering him. "they are both great men." she took her drink and sipped it it happily. "So how long are you thinking of staying here in Ashland?" she asked curiously.

"A long time..." Siria said with a smile.

Arcadia clapped happily. "Oh yay! thats wonderful!" she squeeled happily and did a little dance sitting there.

"You're my cousin.... I'm not leaving again..."

"Oh this is wonderful we'll deffinantly have a blast!" She giggled happily then thought to herself. "I wonder which one would be best for you" she said to herself thinking of all the guys she knew that came to her repair shop.

Siria giggled. "I know one...."

"Do you now? then why are you asking me to set you up with a man?" she asked laughing.

Siria jumped on Delta, surprising him. "And he is right here...."

"Oh hell no!" Arcadia snapped as her eyes went molten amber and a growl escaped her throat her possesiveness for her mate was strong as she got Siria off of Delta and stood between him and her. "You will not touch him He's my mate" she snapped.

"Arcadia..." said Delta softly.

Siria looked at her, with a smile. "I was joking Arcadia, I know he is your Mate.... it was a joke...."

"Sorry I'm just kinda on edge sorry Siria" she smiled then looked at Delta "Sorry sweety but you have to admit if a guy did that to me" suddenly saw his eyes shift. "See your the same way right now" she giggled looking down at him.

Delta wrapped his arms around her. "I know, love...."

Siria looked at them. "I was joking... I know when to not try anything...."

"I know I know I'm sorry it was just the wolf in me I just snapped" Arcadia blushed "I'm sorry Siria" she said with big sad eyes.

"It's okay... we are both wolves, remember.... and cousins...." Siria said softly, with a smile.

"So true cous" she grinned as she sat back down cuddled up to Delta. "So anyways on another note." she said as Siria took her seat again. "What kind of guy are you looking for?" she asked.

Siria smiled. "Does he have a brother?" She then laughed.

Arcadia laughed with her, "Unfortunately not Siria, my Delta is one of a kind" she said hugging his arm.

Delta nodded, looking down.

"Oh..." said Siria.

Arcadia gave his arm a little squeeze. "Its alright Siria you didnt know" she said watching her cousian.

"So.... does anyone here want to go to this club I saw on my way in?"

"If its the place I'm thinking off that place doesnt even open until an hour after dark Siria and its barely two in the afternoon." she laughed "But I would love to go out with you tonight." she turned and looked at Delta. "How about you sweety want to come?"

"I think I'm going to met up with Vulcan... why don't you make this a girl's night?"

"That sounds good to me, it will be alot of fun just to be a girls night out" she smiled at him then looked at Siria. "Sound good to you?"

"Of course... you got yourself a smart coyote there..."

"I knew that from the moment I met him" she said lovingly as she snuggled with Delta and giggled.

Delta laughed. "First I had to surprise you around your shop..."

"True very true" she giggled and smiled up at him. "But I do also have to thank Capa for bringing you to me" she smiled up at him.

"Capa??" asked Siria. She then looked at Delta, her eyes going wide, as was her mouth into a smile. "You're a Zodiac!!"

She slapped her hand over her mouth then looked at Delta worriedly and felt bad. "Oh Delta I'm sorry I didnt mean to..." she felt tears in her eyes worried since she had given away his secret.

Delta was just looking at Siria. "How...?"

Siria laughed and then saw Arcadia's face. "Arcadia... please don't cry..."

Delta then turned his attention to Arcadia hugging her.

"Arcadia... I remember a lot more than you do, cousin.... I remember some of the visits dad had with the goddess Selene, the moon... she was a guardian of a Zodiac....hmmm... the Zodiac of Cancer...."

"So you've always known" she looked up at Delta then at her cousian. "I guess its all alright then" she smiled. "I was just worried he had said not to tell anyone and then I go blurting about Capa and I just got scared" she said looking at her cousian.

"It's okay, cuz..." she said. "I was told that be quiet by your father..."

Arcadia tilted her head to the side confused. "Huh?"

"When her hide us away.... I had ran to him after I saw.... my father get taken by Hemdal to see Odin...."

"Oh I understand now" she said sitting there thinking about it.

"Uncle Fenris didn't want us hurt... and he was worried for Aunt Fenoria... because she had left to help her sister...."

Arcadia nodded in understanding that to keep quite about their backgrounds meant them living.

"Our family cared about us, and our survival...."

"I can understand that, the deep caring bond of family together and what they did to make sure we survived." Arcadia said in understanding

"So... shopping?" Siria asked with a smile.

"Yes that sounds great!" she grinned. "Let me just go change real quick into something more fun" she got up and headed off out back into her bedroom to change real quick.

There were sounds coming from the living room.

Arcadia threw on her shirt and walked out to see what was going on.

Siria was making kissy kissy noises at Delta.

Delta was sitting on the couch, shaking his head.

Arcadia held back her need to crack up laughing. She went back into the bedroom and laced up her corset tube top then changed into a pair of sexy flare jeans that had a few holes here and there that gave it a sexy flare. She pulled on a pair of black strappy high heels then pulled her hair back into a pony tail. Throwing on a quick bit of blue eyeshadow and black eyeliner on both her bottom and top lids she then walked out into the other room. "Alright I'm ready to go Siria" she smiled standing there looking really gorgeous.

Delta's mouth was open wide. "Wow...."

Siria laughed. "Coming... we need to get me some partying clothes...."

Arcadia giggled and walked over leaning over the back of the couch and gave him a little kiss. "I'll see you later Mate" she said lovingly before she nuzzled him then looked at Siria. "I know of some great stores where I normally shop great prices and sexy stuff" she said motioning to the black corset she was wearing that had jewels on each of the facets that held the laces.

"Great, let's go..."

"By Delta" Arcadia waved as she and Siria headed out. "I hope you have a car because I don't own one and the stores I like are a pretty good hike from here.' she said looking at her cousian as they left the apartment building.

"I have something even better..." Siria said, as they stepped outside. In front of her apartment sat a Harley Davison motorcycle. "You like?"

Arcadia's jaw dropped, "Oh give me fleas and call me a mutt YES!" she giggled and ran over to the bike running her hands over the bike. "Soooo Pretty I've always wanted one." she said looking at it all finding out how powerful the engine was and stuff like that.

"I got it after the last time we saw each other... I got it with all of the works..."

"Oh this thing is sex on Wheels" she laughed and smiled at Siria a lupine smile. "Deffinantly Major brownie points here, now come on lets get going so Delta doesnt get to bored alone for to long" she said smiling.

Siria nodded, and straddled her bike, handing Arcadia a helmet. "Let's go then..."

Arcadia pulled on her helmet and put her purse between herself and Siria then grabbed onto her waist as they headed out.

Siria zoomed off down the street, weaving between traffic. "Where too Cuz!?!" she shouted above the wind.

"Follow this road down about five minutes, then you'll turn onto Anderson avenue....." Arcadia shouted the directions to her cousian, first in a general go over and then once more as they drove through each of the streets and soon ended up in a beautiful square that held gorgeous old looking buildings, the square itself filled with Cherry blossom trees. "Here we are" Arcadia smiled. As they parked on the road.

Siria parked, and took off her helmet. "Now the only question is: Which store first?"

"I deffinantly think that the best place to start is Jade Dragon" she pointed to the store. "Its very sexy and great for all sorts of stuff I'm great friends with the owner" she grinned.

"That's great!"

They headed off into the story, The story had amazing unique styles that you couldnt label it one style but it was so amazing none the less. "Hey Ming! you here!?" Arcadia called out seeing no one at the register at the moment.

"Arcadia! What's up? Who's your friend?"

"Ming this is my cousian, Siria she's new here in town and she's going to be staying for awhile she needs some fun party clothes so as soon as she said that I thought of you" she grinned.

"Great! Arcadia, half for you and you cuz...!"

Arcadia laughed. "I'm mainly here for her Ming but you never know I might pick up a top or to" all of a sudden she noticed a adorable halter top made of red chinese silk embroidered with small golden butterflies across the fabric. . "Oooh whats that" she said and suddenly went over to it she easily got distracted by the stuff in this store.

"New stock... straight from China..." Ming said. "You like it?"

"Oh I think she does, Ming," said Siria.

"Oh my god so cute! Ming you always get the best things in" Arcadia said with a grin as she looked at more stuff in the new Chinese style items section. she had the red halter stop in hand ready to go try it on when she was ready to. Arcadia had to admit yes she was kinda tom boyish when it came to her Repair shop but when it came to clothes she was a total girl and loved to dress up in amazing outfits.

Siria was looking through the Chinese styles as well, and some inspired in Japanese and Indian.

"Oh Siria this is so you!" she said and pulled out a mid drift showing shirt that resembled the top of a japanese kimono. it was green with black trim and a black sash around the waist of the shirt. while their was black butterflies across the fabric. "Seriously this screams you" she said with a grin loving shopping with Siria.

Siria squiled. "Oh My Arcadia, you know me soo well.... and Cuz check this out for you...." Siria was holding up a deep dark blue long skirt that had slits up both sides, trimmed in silver, and with silver wolves running along the bottom of the skirt.

Arcadia let out a giant squeel, "And I have just the shoes for that as well." she said happily. "Oh this is so much fun! we're totally going to run out of room on your harley" she giggled, and smiled as she hadned her the shirt she picked out for her and took the skirt.

Siria smiled. "Oh Cuz... no we won't...."

Arcadia laughed and smiled. "Yeah your right" she said with a smile as she continued looking around. While she was looking for herself she was also looking for things that Delta might enjoy on her as well.

She found a lot that he might emjoy seeing her in.

But she didnt know for sure since unfortunately for her she still didnt know him all that well, so even though she found alot she put most of it back.

"So how long have you and your mate been together?" asked Siria.

Arcadia blushed. "Not long really, Umm just a few weeks, we saved each other from a mad human and its just the feeling and the pull was so strong that my wolf and his Coyote seemed to just long for one another."

"If coyotes are all like Delta, I'd love to have one too...."

"That might be hard though is the thing Siria in all his life, which is a really long one from what he's told me, he hasnt seen another Coyote." she said sadly.

"But... I thought... I know coyotes were suppose to be loners.... but to be alone all his life....." Siria looked sad.

"He doesnt know why either but he wasnt totally alone he had his friend Vulcan and grandpa Loki with him for a long time" She said as she pulled out another shirt from a rack looking it over then put it back.

"That means that grandpa was able to escape...."

Arcadia looked over at her. "yes, if it wasnt for meeting Delta I would have never known who my father is" she said to her before moving to another rack.

"My lucky cuz...."

"Hey there you'll meet someone I can feel it" she smiled at Siria as she continued looking at stuff. "I wish I knew him a bit better though I want to get some shirts that he would really like some nice sexy ones but I'm not sure what kinds of things he's into" she said sadly.

"I think you should surprise this boy..." piped in Ming from the counter.

Siria thumbed at Ming. "I agree with her.... buy what you like...if you like those get them.... and surprise that trickester of your's...."

"You really think so?" she asked blushing softly glancing over at the lingerie section wondering if Delta might like her in something like that to not knowing that Siria had caught her glance.

Siria grabbed Arcadia's wrist and dragged her other to that section. "Come on pick something nice...."

Arcadia turned bright red and squeeked as she did. "Siria I I really don't know" she said shyly.

"Come on, every girl needs these types of clothing any ways... it's just that you have someone special...."

She took a deep breath. "Alright I'll get some" she smiled at Siria. "But you have to help I'm horrible with these lacey things and such" she said lookin gat all the different choices.

"Well... everyone needs a black set.... always a great choice...."

"Oooh true" she found one that was really sexy, a corset with matching garter belt and undies with knee high stalkings, it was frothed with white lace designs across it. "I like this one, its very sexy" she said and thought about Delta's reaction to something like this, she might not have it for long if he saw it.

"I like it..."

"Great deal to" she giggled and thought about it. "Alright I'm going to spoil myself I'll get one blue and one red and then I'm done for the naughty stuff' she giggled.

"I know.... I'm going to get some in that bright green...."

"Deffinantly a good choice. Oh I really hope that Delta likes these I'm so nervous" she said shyly and gave a little giggle and continued on her shopping spree. getting more comfortable in it she got some really sexy shirts and a couple pairs of cute pants along with her Lingerie that she picked out she had also picked out a couple pairs of high heels as well she was a sucker for a good heel especially a good boot.

Ming laughed.

"I Think I'm deffinantly good to go" she said going to the counter with her stuff. "What about you Siria you good to go?" she asked looking at her cousian.

"I'm good...thanks..."

Ming checked them out, and they were on their way.

"Time to put everything on the bike..." said Siria.

Arcadia looked at all of her bags, "Are you so sure that all of this is going to fit?" she asked nervously since between the two of them they did have alot of bags.

Siria smiled. "We are goddesses...Arcadia..." Siria opened one of the side storage compartments, and started to put in her bags one by one, and then took Arcadia's, doing the same thing. The bags never reached the top of the compartments.

Arcadia couldnt help but laugh then grinned standing there. "Well then we sure as hell are not done with shopping today" she said in a conquering tone.

Siria laughed, nodding. "Where to next Cuz...?"

"Well we could hit the mall, we have some really good stores there and you never know what we could find" she said with a grin.

"Great... I love malls!"

"Yay!" she squeeled and they gave each other a high five then hopped on the bike ready to go for a great day of shopping.

Siria quickly got them to the mall, having seen it earlier.

Arcadia was so excited as she climbed off the bike hoping she was able to find some more good treasures she wanted some really sexy stuff especially for Delta.

"Are you sure you two have only been together a few weeks? You are acting like you are going after your first crush...." she laughed.

"Well its actually been only a few concious days I was in a coma for two weeks due to being shot with a gold bullet" she said just out of the blue not really thinking of what she was saying but just blurting out the story.

"A gold bullet?? What?? How did they know??" Siria looked worried.

"Oh sorry let me clarify he didnt know about the gold thing the bastard said the bullet was a silver gold mix." she growled in her throat remembering. "Two guys knocked Delta out and I beat the living day lights out of them and the sick freak snuck up on me next thing I know I'm shot and I hear Delta and see him suddenly shift into a big hunky were form and yell you shot my mate." then I passed out after that, next thing I knew I woke up two weeks later in the hospital with Delta by my side worried as hell about me.

"Awwww! That's soo cute... so it was a fluke then...."

"Whats a fluke? that Delta's my mate or that the guy had a gold in his bullets?" she asked curiously.

"The gold..." Siria looked at Arcadia. "Have you ever seen me wear gold?" Siria had always prefered silver for everything.

"You have the same allergin, I never thought about it" she said looking at Siria. "Tell me is it because of our blood line because we are true beings of the night and Gold is a metal of the light?" she asked curiously.

"Yes.... that is why..."

"I always had that theory, good to know I was right" she grinned as they walked into the mall itself. "they have alot of great stores in here come on" she lead her over to a directory.

"We need silver...." Siria said with a big smile.

"Oh totally I know just the place its a really nice jewelry store but its not like those really snobbish ones this one is nice and laid back but still with a great selection" she said and looked over the list to find it once she did to make sure it was still in the same location she then turned and headed off with her.

Siria headed off with Arcadia, excited to see this store.

They reached the store that was called White Rabbit Jewelers, walking in the place was amazing, it had a subtle alice in wonderland feel but the jewelry wasnt like that all of the jewelry was all sorts of things all sorts of styles. "here we are" she smiled at Siria.

"OOOohhh this is soo wonderful...."

"told you it would be, and the cater to all sorts of people like our kind and others of the very special kinds as well" she said quitely to her cousian since their was a couple of human teenagers in teh store.

"Great... do you think that they'll have a silver celtic cross with emeralds...."

"Oh yeah probably." she grinned then walked over to the counter. "Oh Ace." she called out in a melodic tune to get him to come out of the back room knowing he was there.

Ace ran out. "Arcadia! Where have you been!?" There was a huge smile on his face.

"I've just been busy you know running a mechanic shop doesnt take care of itself when your the only mechanic" she giggled standing there. "Ace I would like you to meet someone really close to me, This is my cousian Siria, Siria, this is the fine maker of most of this jewelry Ace." she said to the two of them.

"Hey...you have a beautiful shop..."

"Why thank you Siria!" Ace said with a huge smile. "Anything you need just shout for me..."

"before we look around, do you have any silver celtic crosses embedded with emeralds?" she asked curiously.

Ace looked shocked. "Arcadia! Did you read my mind or something.... how did you know I just finished making such a cross??"

Arcadia couldnt help but giggle. "Deffinantly great timing then I say, could we see it Ace?" she asked with a smile.

Ace grabbed both Arcadia's and Siria's arms, pulling them into the back room. "Of course.... on the table, on the table..." There on the table laid a single silver cross with celtic knots through out it, and outlined in emeralds.

"Oh my goddess....."

"Ace you are a jewelry genius" Arcadia smiled looking at her Cousian then looked at Ace. "How much is it for the cross?" she asked curiously.

"Sweety... the cross is worth $1000.... all the material came from the mountains around what locals call the Wolf's Den.... a large cave in the mountains..."

"Wolf's Den....?" Siria said, Arcadia could tell there was something in her voice.

"I know the one you speak of." Arcadia said looking at her friend. "I didnt think though they had opened it up to mining again." she said curiously.

"That was all a hoax... there were wide spread rumors that there was a large creature in the cave... I don't really know.... I didn't have to go far before I found loose emeralds and a good portion of silver...." Ace said, then looked towards the door. "Hey... I'll be right back... I need to go check on Dart..." Ace rushed from the room.

Siria took Arcadia by the shoulders. "This necklace... we have to have it... all those materials.... the silver... the emeralds....all came from Wolf's Den...."

"Siria we don't have a grand to spend on a single necklace." she said looking at her cousian seriously.

"Wolf's Den is also known as.... or at least it was called Fenris's Den..."

Arcadia went wide eyed "But we don't have that kind of money Siria" she said worriedly.

"Charm him?"

"I don't think I could now that I have a mate" she said thinking about what they could do.

Siria sighed. "What are we going to do then?"

Arcadia thought for a minute then suddenly she got an idea snapping her fingers thinking of it. She pulled her phone out of her purse and called her apartment hoping Delta was still there.

"Hello...Arcadia's apartment..." came his voice.

"Hi Delta its Arcadia, Ummm I have a odd question. Does Vulcan have a phone number where I could reach him?" she asked curiously, if anyone could convince a man to give up a peice of metal work it would be Vulcan.

"Yeah... huh.... 833-7829..."

Arcadia wrote it down on a peice of paper "Thanks sweety love you and I'll see you when I get home"

"Alright..... see ya..."

Arcadia hung up then dialed Vulcan's number.

" 'ello..."

"Hi Vulcan, its Arcadia.. I know we didnt end our last meeting well last time but... Ummm I really need your help" she said praying he would help her and Siria.

"Of course, miss..."

"Oh thank you thank you so much Vulcan" she then got down to explaining everything about the necklace.

"You just leave it to me... and have a good day of shopping..."

"Oh thank you so much Vulcan your such a sweety I promise I'll repay you for this, talk to you later" and with that she hung up and let out a sigh of relief looking at Siria. "Delta's friend Vulcan is going to be over here as soon as he can to get the cross." she smiled.

Siria nodded. "Why didn't I think of Vulcan..." She smiled.

"you know Vulcan?" she asked as they walked out of the back room. Vulcan had asked for her to put the necklace on hold under the name Mr. V so that when he got there he would be sure to be able to get ahold of it.

Ace took care of the hold.

"Yeah...his made items for me for the past two years... he even made items for our fathers..."

"Thanks Ace" She said with a smile to him before heading out. "Yeah I learned the latter the hard way. when I met him I found the sword my father commissioned from him." she said as she walked out of the store with Siria.

"You have your born right? That's great!" Siria said with a smile.

"Its great but getting it was a little off, Ummm well, I kinda had a break down when I got it so I don't think Vulcan likes me to much." she said with a long sigh.

"He is use to it, I would hope... I had a break down too... though mind was with the knowledge of who I am... I think it has to do with the complete power that is given over to us..."

"Very understandable" She sighed thinking of it. "Well anyways on a happier note lets find some place else to go shopping for awhile before we hit here again I want Vulcan to be able to get the necklace without any distractions from us." she said with a smile.

"Great... come on I think I saw a great looking shoe shop..."

"Ooh yay" she clapped her hands, "I need a good pair of knee high boots" she smiled as they headed off together.

Siria took Arcadia, and laughing, ran off down the through the mall.

Arcadia laughed running with her hoping they would get some really sexy boots. She was curious on what Delta was up to.

Siria stopped them in front of a large shoe store with everything from sandals to thigh high boots.

"Here t is..." Siria said.

"Oh I'm in heaven" Arcadia swooned over the store lusting after the sexy shoes.

"I thought you'd like it..." Siria said, heading over to the boots.

Arcadia went over and began looking at the boots. "Oooh so pretty. I'm deffinantly a black leather babe, but maybe Delta likes brown leather" she said thinking to herself outloud.

"Why not both? I know I'm going for both..." She picked out some knee high pirate boots. "Pirate theme?" She giggled.

Arcadia grinned. "Hell yeah" she said happily excited to flaunt which ever boots she chose.

Siria giggled. "Oh just imagine what type of shopping we would have been doing centuries ago..."

"Especially with all of the great market places all around the world that would have been so much fun, like some of the carribean ports oh my god that would be so much fun." she said thinking about it.

Siria looked at Arcadia. "We can still do that...We could go to the Burmuda Triangle Market...."

"No it would take forever to get down there" she said as she picked out a really sexy pair of pirate looking knee highs and sat down on a near by bench to try them on.

"The real Burmuda Triangle Market... not now... but later....and oooh I love those on you..."

"Wow that would be alot of fun to go some time in the future." she lifted her leg checking out the boots "And I have to agree these boots are bad ass" she said happily.

"We are going to be the hotest wolves at the club!"

"Oh yeah" Arcadia stood and began to dance in the boots she was wearing.

Whisles started to come from out in the mall. "Yeah baby! Come to Daddy!" "Shake that thing!" "Yeah Bitch!"

Siria just looked, growling. "Bastards," she said.

"Hold on Siria" she smiled at her cousian then walked a few steps forward. "Come on big boys" she crooked her finger beckoning them into the store. "Come play with this sexy momma if you think you can" she winked playfully.

The guys looked at each other, smiling. "Yea!!" The three guys came rushing into the store, and up to Arcadia. "Come on baby... I'll show you a good time..."

Arcadia gave a cute smile but then suddenly she kicked the leader in the chest knocking him to the ground then walked over and put her boot right on his chest. "You know you really should get a better hobby then cat calls to women, and you wonder why your alone at night, its because your a little bastard who does nothing but treat women like dirt." She snapped at him. "So once you and your goon buddies here get your head's out of your asses then you might be able to actually get a real woman." she said and took her foot off of him and walked off back over to Siria.

"You bitch!" he screamed as he tackled her to the ground, forcing her to kiss him.

Siria rushed to pull him off but then was pulled away by the other two.

Arcadia kneed the man in the stomach knocking him off of her. Launching herself backwards to her feet like a martial artist she then cracked her knuckles. When the guy got to his feet to take a swing at her she easily dodged and suddenly she grabbed him into a body lock and snarled in his ear. "you don't know who your messing with kid" she pulled his arm back enough so he could feel the pain of the bones threatening to break. "Tell your goons to let go of my cousian" she said in a dark threatening tone.

He growled at her.

"Cousin...."

"Why don't you let him run, Arcadia..." came Vulcan's voice.

"Boss... help us..." they cried.

Arcadia let the guy go but stood ready for anything if he were to retaliate.

Arcadia could see that Vulcan was holding the two other guys up in the air.

The guy that had attacked Arcadia looked scared.

"Run..." Vulcan said, and the guy did. When he let the other two down, they ran off as well.

"Are you two okay?"

Siria just nodded.

Arcadia shrunk down and nodded. "Yes we're ok, I'm sorry it was all my fault" she said feeling bad, if she was in her wolf form her tail would be between her legs.

"No problems... you're not the one that got a phone call from Delta.... growling at me to find you..."

Arcadia looked up at him and got confused. "you did?" she asked not understanding why Delta would call him, and especially start growling at him.

"Yes... he said that he had a bad feeling.... and I had asked him to watch my shop.... so he knew that I was close to you..."

"Thank you Vulcan I feel so bad that I put you and Siria into this mess" she said shrinking into herself feeling horrible.

Siria hugged Arcadia. "It's okay... I would have done the same thing...."

"No worries, miss Arcadia..." Vulcan said with a smile.

"Awww thank you, you two" she said with a smile looking at them. "So are you headed to the Jewelry store?" she asked curiously since he had most likely gone to the shoe store first seeing is Delta was worried about her.

"Nope... Delta catch me on my way out... with this beauty..." he said with a smile, holding the necklace.

"Oh Thank you Vulcan" she said with a big smiled. "I knew it was the right choice asking you to go." she said as she gently took it in hand then handed it to Siria. "Here Siria this is yours for safe keeping" she said with a smile to her cousian.

"Oh thank you Arcadia..." said Siria excitedly. "Thank you Vulcan..."

"Your very welcome cous." she smiled then sat down on the bench and pulled off the boots that she realized she was still wearing then found the brown version of them as well then set them down before looking at the two again. "Again thank you Vulcan so much for everything you've done today I'm deffinantly going to have to repay you for this" she smiled up at him. "How about you come over for dinner tomorrow night?" she asked looking up at him. She also just wanted to get to know the man that had pretty much been Delta's family.

"Of course, lass... I'd love to..." he said in his gruff voice. "I will see you both another day..." Vulcan started to leave the store as well as the mall.

Arcadia waved bye to him as he walked off then looked back at Siria. "So lets finish buying our sexy boots." she grinned.

"I think I'm also going to get these sandals..." said Siria with a smile as she held up a pair of heeled sandals with ribbon straps that would be criss-crossed up her legs to be knoted.

"Oh those are hot so totally you, seriously I think you will deffinantly catch some unsuspecting hunk in those" he grinned.

"I hope so..." Siria said with a smile.

"I have a good feeling you will Siria, your an awesome catch and any guy would be lucky to have you" Arcadia said with a grin.

"Thanks cuz..." Siria went up to buy her shoes.

Arcadia followed behind with both of her boots and purchased them as well. "So now that we've got a few more sexy pairs of shoes what shall we do?" she asked adorably.

"Make overs...?"

"ehhh I don't know being a mechanic and all my nails are just going to break while I'm working" she said thinking about it.

"Hun... that's what false nails are for..."

Arcadia laughed and smiled. "Alright lets go get make overs I saw a Salon near where he came into the mall"

"Great.... come on.... my bike is awaiting..."

"Sounds good" she giggled walking along with her. "We should totally do something really sexy, something great for the club" she also hoped that her mate would love her all sexy and made over to.

"I know... and also think we shouldn't party too hard... so that you can surprise Delta....." she said getting on her bike.

"Siria I love you, you totally read my mind" she said happily as she threw on her helmet and climbed on the bike as well.

Siria headed them to the salon. "Are you ready for the sexiness, cuz?"

"Hell yeah!" she yelled out over to the wind before they pulled into the parking lot. "how about you cuz? ready for the sexiness to?"

"Of course, girl... come on... race you..." Siria ran for the door, going to head inside.

Siria laughed racing inside with her. Once they were inside they went to the counter and found out that the salon had a couple of free slots but only in a few minutes. Arcadia took a seat and ran her fingers through her hair as they waited. "Well this is lucky that they have some free slots." She smiled.

"Hell yeah.... good thing I was able to get us here fast..."

"Yeah deffinantly" she said as she grabbed one of teh image books looking at the different choices of nails they could get. "Oooh pretty." Arcadia pointed out a sexy green set of nails that had black tiger stripes across them.

"Great choice cuz..." Siria said looking over Arcadia's shoulder. "I like those..." Pointing at a set of nails that had been painted midnight blue was glitter as stars.

"Ooh how pretty" she said looking at them. "Thats a great choice also" she smiled.

"I'm going to get it.... it's perfect!"

"Its so you Siria really it is" Arcadia smiled then looked back at the book. she liked the green tiger striped ones but she didn't totally see herself wearing them.

"Oh, Arcadia look at those..." Siria pointed at a set that was forest green with dark wolves on all of the nails, but the caption said that it was a special paint that didn't have all the wolves showing at one time, making the wolves seem like one wolf running.

"Oh wow thats gorgeous" she said gazing at it, "but it must be wicked expensive" she said looking at her nails knowing those would be perfect.

"Actually," came a voice of one of the workers. "It's a pretty reasonablely priced... The owner loves to give reasonable prices to everything..."

"Oh wonderful" she clapped her hands happily. "I'm deffinantly getting that one then its just so pretty" she said happily.

"Great, why don't you two take those seats over ther in the corner," said the woman.

Siria nodded. "Thank you..."

Arcadia nodded as well standing and heading off to the seats they were pointed to.

Siria sat down. "I'm excited... this is so fun...."

"I agree it totally is, I never really ever pamper myself so this is just really good experience." she giggled as the technicians began to get to work on their nails.

"Oh hello there," came a beautiful sounding voice from behind them.

Arcadia turned to see who it was.

A obnormally beautiful woman stood there, smiling at the two cousins. "My name is Ditia... I'm the owner... I was told that you two wished for my two best and favorite nail sets."

"Yes they are two really beautiful sets deffinantly great craftmenship in designing them" she said with a smile

"Beauty is my specialty..." Ditia said with a bright smile. She started to get to work on Arcadia's nails.

they all made small talk while Ditia worked. At the end Arcadia heldher hands up. "Oh wow these are amazing!" she said gazing over them.

"I work towards perfection..." Ditia said with a smile before starting on Siria's.

"Their so pretty I'm so depressed that they wont last long at all on me" she said looking over her nails.

Without looking up from her work on Siria's nail, Ditia said, "You would be surprised..."

"really? because I'm a mechanic and I don't see these gorgeous lasting long at my job?" she sad as she gazed over them.

"They will...you will see...."

'Alright" she smiled at Ditia as she then watched as she worked on Siria's nails which were looking amazing.

"There you are.." said Ditia smiling.

Siria looked at her nails smiling ear to ear. "I love them...thank you..."

Ditia nodded.

"thank you so much Ditia the nails are great I'll deffinantly be coming back again in the future" Arcadia said with a big smile.

"Great...." she said with a smile. "Are you two just going out to a party or are the nails for someone special?"

Siria smiled big. "Clubbing for me...."

"Mine is clubbing and for someone special" she said blushing softly when she said that.

"You are in love... true love... I know that it is true...." Ditia was smiling.

Arcadia blushed redder, "you really think so?" she asked shyly.

"Oh I know so... just as I knew that she will be finding her true love soon as well..."

"Oh is she now?" Arcadia asked with a big grin looking at Siria.

"I know so..." Ditia got up, and headed into the back room.

"Arcadia... did you get a strange feeling from that woman?"

"Yeah I did, the same kinda feeling I got when I met Vulcan and Loki" she said thinking about it then looked at the door to the back room wondering who that woman was.

"Beauty.... beauty..... love..." Siria was muttering as they left the salon.

Arcadia was confused on what she was talking about while they walked out so she just let her cousian think as they headed to the motorcycle.

"...Aphrodite...." she whispered.

"Huh wait wha?" Arcadia stared at her confused.

"Ditia.... Aphrodite.... she is Aphrodite...."

Arcadia looked at her nails. "Now I believe that these are going to last a long time" she said thinkign about it.

"Oh my god... why didn't I see it...."

"Siria why are you freaking out? this is good news then from what she said about you finding your true love" Arcadia said with a smile.

"I know, I know that's why I am freaking out...." Siria laughed.

She bounced up and down "Oh I wonder what kind of guy your going to fall head over heels for" she said excitedly.

"I don't know.... I hope he's cute..."

"Oh most likely, you have aphrodite on yourside she'll give you someone good" she grinned.

"Oh I hope so.... she already graced you with Delta..."

"I feel lucky to have him" she sighed happily.

Siria hugged Arcadia. "Yay! Now come on, we need to get changed, and get to the club..."

"I hope Delta isnt there right now so I can get in and out without him seeing me then when I come home all dressed up it will surprise him" she giggled excitedly. "But tonight is about you, finding you someone special" she said playfully to her cousian.

"Awesome!" Siria shouted running through the mall and towards her bike.

"hey! wait up!" Arcadia laughed running after her then racing off past her towards the bike starting a fun race between the two of them.

Siria slide a bit to a stop, and opened the back compartment putting in her bags.

Arcadia laughed standing there. "I win" she said as she watched her cousian before she handed over her own bags.

"You are crazy fast as usual, cuz...." she said closing the compartment, before getting on the bike.

"It always helped out during the hunts back in colorado" she said jokingly as she put her helmet on and climbed onto the back of the bike then held onto Siria.

Siria sped down the roads heading back to Arcadia's apartment. When they got there, Siria parked out front of the building. "Ready to be all made up?"

"Oh yeah! oh I can't wait this is going to be so much fun tonight!" Arcadia giggled as she climbed off of the back then stood there while Siria opened the compartment taking out all the bags.

Siria handed Arcadia her bags, and took out her own. "That coyote of your's better not be back yet," Siria said in a joking tone. "I don't want to have to beat him back from seeing you all made up early..."

Arcadia couldnt help but laugh as they headed off inside "He's probably not going to come home early he'll probably stay over at Vulcan's till late this evening" she giggled.

Siria smiled, following. "I hope so..."

They got to her apartment and just like Arcadia had guessed Delta wasnt there giving them the whole place to themselves. "See told you" she said playfully.

"Awesome...let's..." **Crash** Siria jumped. "What was that?"

"I don't know" she growled out. Gently she brought her wolf under the surface and opened up her senses to see if she could figure out what it was.

She could sense that someone or something had been in her apartment. Her bedroom was tossed, and the bedroom window was broken into.

"Son of a bitch!" she snarled and slammed her fist into the wall as tears went down her cheeks.

"Oh my goddess, who would have done this?!" growled Siria.

Arcadia began to cry and hugged herself around her waist, her back hit the wall and she slid to the floor crying. She pulled out her cellphone and called Vulcan's number, she needed Delta. She needed her mate.

" 'ello? Arcadia?" came Vulcan's voice.

"Vulcan is Delta there?" she asked holding back her need to cry on the phone. "Its really important someone broke into my apartment, I I need him to come home" she began to cry into the phone.

"Arcadia... he had headed home earlier... he had wanted to get a item from his pack for a project he was working on here.... he should be there..."

"What?! oh god Vulcan no do you think..." she began to let out heavy sobs "Do you think he could have been kidnapped?" she asked trying to calm down her heart aching thinking her mate was in so much danger. She stood up and began to look around to see if she could find anything.

"Arcadia... over here..." said Siria.

On the other side of the bed, there was a burn mark in the carpet along with a torn shirt of Delta's.

"Oh god!" she dropped to her knees sobbing. "Vulcan... Something... Something took Delta. please get over here" she begged him.

"What are you looking at, miss Arcadia?"

"Its a burn mark on the carpet and its the shirt Delta had been wearing this morning ripped." she said trying to regain her composer but it was hard her wolf inside of her was freaking out wanting to break loose and run to find him.

Siria wrapped her arms around Arcadia.

"Arcadia..." Vulcan said, his voice was serious. "We need help... Zeus just took Delta back... I didn't think he would realize... damn... we need help..."

"What?! oh god, how are we going to go against a god Vulcan?" She took a deep breath letting her anger towards the god fill her instead of the sadness she had to be strong. her fangs lengthened as her eyes shifted to molten amber. "Who would help us get him back Vulcan? I don't know where my grandfather is and I don't know anyone else who could help us."

"Arcadia... you are a goddess, as is your cousin.... and you are never alone... as long as family answers your call...."

"I just learned that I'm a goddess I know nothing of being one and my only family I know of is my werewolf father who has probably headed back to colorado by now, Siria, you, Delta, and Grandfather Loki" she said scared to know who else was her family.

"Fenris, your dad.... and Uncle Jarmanger is in his holding in the deeping ocean.... the only other person that is actually walking around somewhat free in our family is... Auntie..."

"I thought my father was still in his shackles? and Auntie Hel? how are we going to get ahold of her?" Arcadia asked trying to figure it out.

"One I didn't say Uncle Fenris is out..... I was just listing more.... and Auntie Hel is now the goddess of the underworld.... death is her thing..."

"You got that right" Arcadia said to herself remembering her meeting with Hel the other day. then calming herself down as she walked back into the livingroom and sat down. Vulcan hadnt really even said if he was coming or not to help she didnt know what she was going to do. Her wolf inside of her was howling her pain not knowing where Delta was, her heart ached because she couldnt feel him.

**Knock Knock**

"Now who is it" she closed her phone and went to the door opening it.

Vulcan stood there with a worried look. "I didn't want to just pop in with what's just happened with Delta.... Zeus would be the only one that could get to Delta.... because before Delta had be reborn, Zeus had been his mentor God..."

Arcadia looked at him scared. "You've gotta be kidding me? but they said that Zues wanted the Zodiac dead now...." fear and rage filled her all at once. "He's going to kill Delta isnt he?" she asked stumbling back against the wall.

Vulcan nodded. "By killing Delta....even if the Thirteenth Zodiac is found it means nothing..."

"Then we have to find him now!" said Siria.

"How do we find him? who knows where Zues has taken him" she was new to this goddess thing, Both Siria and Vulcan knew that.

"Olympus...Mount Olympus..." Siria said.

"we have to go and we have to save him fast I can feel my heart pounding that he is in so much danger" she said taking a deep breath standing up. She went to the cubboard where she had hidden the sword in and pulled it out. she held her birth right tightly in her hands.

Vulcan smirked at her. "We will save him... we just need some more fire power....."

She closed her eyes and tried to focus her thoughts on Hel, tried to figure out if she could get ahold of her.

"Hello, again...." came the soft voice of Hel.

"Auntie Hel!" said Siria with a smile.

"Siria... oh, little one..." Hel said and hugged Siria softly.

Arcadia stood there uncomfortably. Siria knew their family that Arcadia didnt so she felt distant from the world she was supposed to be in.

Hel then walked over to Arcadia. "I am happy that you are starting to remembering..."

"I wish that were the case Lady Hel I still don't know about most of my life outside of the one I live amongst the werewolf tribe my father left me with." She said looking at the other woman with sad eyes.

"Please no Lady Hel... I get that enough with the little creatures running around the underworld...." Hel said softly.

"I'm sorry, Aunt Hel" she said as tears filled her eyes. "I've just had alot going on in the last few days is all, meeting my family I didnt know I had, Meeting my perfect mate but then only to have him ripped from my life and not knowing if We will get there in time to save them" she took a deep breath so not to cry, she was strong and would stay strong.

"And we will be getting him back... I will not let another like Odin hurt people, especially one of my family..."

"Thank you Aunt Hel" she smiled and suddenly gave the other woman a hug. "Really thank you. You barely know me and yet your willing to help me."

"Family protects family.... let's go..." Hel said.

"Not without me you are not..."

Arcadia let go of Hel and looked up to see who it was.

Standing there in the room was a tall muscular man with long blonde hair and bright eyes. He stood ther holding a large hammer.

"Thor?" she asked just knowing it was him not just from the hammer but for some reason she recognized him better then the others. "But why do you wish to help us?" she asked thinking he wouldnt want to since her grandfather had killed Thor's brother.

"Because like Loki I am a god protector of a Zodiac, and I have been working with Loki and Delta along with my Zodiac... Loki and I have been working together for centuries in fully freeing you, Hel..." Which Hel nodded in agreement. "As well as Fenris and Jarmanger... for I do not agree with how my father nor Zeus has been doing things..."

"Thank you Thor all the help we can get is highly appreciated" Arcadia said with a sad smile. She prayed they wouldnt be to late.

They all disappeared to reappear in an ancient greek looking palace.

Arcadia instantly felt her mate. "Delta" she whispered then looked at the others. "this way hurry" she said moving down a hall. It wasnt long later then they came to an opening, it was like a small garden area. They heard a roar of anger. "What the?" Arcadia whispered and looked out of the hall. In the Garden was a huge black Werewolf that had a mark of white on his chest. His eyes glowed molten amber with power as he snarled and fought against the chains that bound him to a huge pillar. "Oh that poor wolf" she said softly but they didnt have time to free him, He looked like he had gone past the brink with rage freeing him might be a truely bad idea. he brought his nose to the air then turned looking in the direction of the group easily smelling them out.

Siria took Arcadia's hand. "Come on... we have to hurry..."

The werewolf suddenly shifted before their eyes into a gorgeous man. His hair was black with a chunk of white on the top. "Please" he begged in a gruff voice that was still half wolf. "You can't leave me here' he said as his arms strained against the chains. His body was covered in wounds and scars from his torture by the gods. Siria saw this gorgeous man it caused her heart to pound.

Siria blushed. "Arcadia..." she whispered, walking slowly towards the man. "I think I found my hunk..."

His rich olive skin was pale, she could tell if he would have been at 100% this man would have been even more gorgeous then he was now. "Please, I've been wrongly brought here, they said they needed a new pet and thats all I am to these people" he growled out.

Arcadia put her hand on Siria's arm. "Are you sure about this Siria?" she asked worriedly wanting to make sure she was right.

Siria nodded, and head closer toward the man. She reached out, to touch him "I'll free you..." she said softly.

The man gently closed his eyes as her finger curessed his cheek. He let out a long shakey breath. "Thank you my lady" he whispered as he suddenly dropped to his knees from exhaustion, she could see that his skin was raw and bloody under his collar and under his shackles. He was to exhausted to realize his heart wasnt just pounding do to his adrenaline it was pounding do to being in the presence of this woman.

Arcadia stood there watching but she was worried adn in a hurry she wanted to find Delta fast and get him out of here.

"Go, cuz... I'll be fine... you need to get Delta... I'll help him..." Siria said, turning her head to look at the others.

"Be safe, my neice," said Hel.

Vulcan held open a huge door on the other end of the courtyard. "Hurry...Arcadia..."

"Be safe Siria" and with that she ran off down the hall following her heart as it pulled her to where Delta was being held.

Siria turned her attention to the kneeling man. She knelt down in front of him, examining the collar and the shackles, trying to find a weakness to them.

"The bitch that put me here she said they were made by her blacksmith that there was no way I was going to get away" He grunted in pain as he scooted so their was slack on the chains while she looked them over.

"And I came here with a great blacksmith... and only his weapons can damage his work, especially if he tampered with work he did not wish to be used for evil...." she whispered. "Yes, yes... these are older than what they appear...good... they don't have any of his newer chains...."

The man didnt know what she was talking about and just stayed there on hsi hands and knees waiting for her to work.

Siria then stood up, and backed up from him. A sword appeared in her hand to the side of her body.

The man didnt move he just moved forward and tightened the chains once more knowing she would need them tight in order to break them.

"Give me strength, Father..." she whispered, her eye glowing with the magic of her father. Siria brought the sword up, it glowing softly. "Here goes...." She brought the sword down fast and hard, and there was a loud sound as metal hit metal. Then... crack. She did it again and again to both chains, til finally, there was a loud crack and the sound of metal hitting the ground.

The man moved his body then yanked at his collar trying to get it off. Without the magic of the chains he yanked it open with his immense strength then turned looking at Siria. "Thank you I am truely in debt to you" he said and winced in pain then suddenly shifted his body back to his huge werewolf form. "I need to be like this for awhile to help me heal faster" he said quite well in his werewolf form as he looked down at her.

Siria nodded. "You do not have to be in my debt..." Siria said, looking up at him, as her sword vanished from her hand. "I... wanted to help...we are both wolves..."

"Even though we are both wolves I have lived a long life where many of our kind would have just turned tail and left me there" he said looking down at her then lowered himself to the ground. "Come I'll take you to your friends" he said watching her with those big gorgeous amber eyes.

"Thank you..." Siria said, climbing on him. "Arcadia would have stayed but her mate is in trouble..."

The man nodded and bolted off down the hall. It was only a minute or so and he slid into the throne room.

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Thor, Hel, Vulcan and her all headed down a long hallway, that came out into a large throne room. There on the ground was Delta collared and shackled to the spot with huge chains.

"God-links.... I had made those many centuries ago," said Vulcan as soft as he could with his gruff voice.

"Oh Delta" tears filled her eyes as she looked around the room to see if there was anyone around before she ran to his side. "Delta baby I'm here" she said picking up his head trying to get him to wake up.

"He will not wake, pet..." came a heavey voice, laughing.

Vulcan, Thor and Hel all positioned themselves for a fight.

Arcadia gently laid Delta down and stood snarling. "What did you do to him you Bastard?!" she snarled feeling ancient magics stirring inside of her feeding off of her anger.

"I did nothing... I have another pet of mine do the something..." he laughed again.

"Zeus! You bastard!" Vulcan shouted. "To use her like that!"

Zeus laughed more.

"You bastard!" Arcadia snarled and suddenly charged him her body shifted in mid run to a huge wolf who's eyes glowed with magic, This was a different werewolf then when she normally tunred into this was the power of her father, the wild magics surging through her, she charged and slammed into Zues ready to rip him to peices.

A shock raced through her body, as if being hit by lightning. And she was thrown back.

Arcadia hit the ground hard but rolled her body so suddenly slid a little bit backwards on her feet then charged once more. She raced forward calling upon the wild magics deep inside of her, of both her mother and her father that which created her to attack Zues once more. She didnt care how many times he hurt her, if she could free her Delta thats all that mattered to her.

Just as she hit Zeus, the ruler god was hit hard by the power of Thor's hammer. Zeus went flying into the wall.

All the while, Vulcan and Hel were working on the God-links that held Delta.

Arcadia looked at thor and gave a nod as she then made her way towards the broken wall where Zues was burried.

"I've got Delta.... come on..." Vulcan shouted.

Arcadia slid to a stop and spun around running back over to them she saw Siria and the other wolf charge into the room and slide to a stop before Vulcan and everyone. "Lets get out of here now" she in her gruffy werewolf voice. She looked over her shoulder at where Zues was. "Hurry I don't know how to transport us" she said worriedly.

They all disappeared, reappearing in Arcadia's apartment. Vulcan laid Delta down on the couch, while Hel and Thor stood off to the way giving them room. Siria slide off the back of the were-man, looking worried for her cousin's mate.

The were man walked to the far side of the apartment away from windows and sat down, he wasnt going to be going anywhere any time soon while he was still so wounded.

Arcadia shifted back to human, she didnt care she was nude she kneeled down next to Delta and gently cradled his head. "Baby please, come bac to me" she begged softly as she stroked his hair. "Please baby come back I need you in my life we all need you" She begged softly as tears ran down her cheeks. Softly she nuzzled him. "Please baby" she whispered hoping he would hear her.

Siria left the room, coming back with two blankets. The first one she laid over Arcadia's shoulders, and then she walked over to the were-man, placing the second blanket around his shoulders. "There you go," she said in a whispered voice to him.

Delta moaned.

The Wereman layed his big wolf head down as the blanket covered his upper body. "My name is Serapis by the way" he said softly to her as he closed his eyes to rest

Arcadia kept stroking his hair. "Thats it baby, come back to me come back your safe now" she cried softly praying he would be alright.

"...Siria..." she whispered back to Serapis.

"Ah.... where am I?"

"Oh baby your ok, your home" Arcadia said happily holding him close cradling him gently never wanting to let go. "You home safe baby" she said softly even though she knew it wasnt safe anymore, now that Zeus knew were Delta was.

"Home? Who are you? Who....am I?"

Siria put her hands over her mouth. "No..."

Arcadia's heart broke in that moment. "My name is Arcadia I'm... I'm someone close to you, your name is Delta." she said softly letting go of him.

Serapis opened his eyes and lifted his big head watching this curiously.

"Delta... hi Arcadia... why are you crying? Please don't cry..." he said reaching out brushing some tears from her cheek.

"Oh Arcadia..." muttered Siria looking very sad for them.

Vulcan cursed. "Damn him... damn Zeus... Arcadia... Zeus used the goddess over Memory to erase Delta's memory.... you have to help him..."

"How am I supposed to help? I just found out what I am yesterday I don't know what to do I'm no match for the memory goddess" she cried harder feeling that her Delta was gone.

"Please please miss Arcadia... don't cry..." came Delta's voice.

Siria hide her face in her hands to hide her tears that were starting to fall for what was happening to her cousin.

Arcadia... she heard in her head, the voice being that of Hel's. Just because his mind was changed by the goddess of memory... one does not need to be a god or goddess to help those they love...

Serapis got up and gently nuzzled Siria trying to comfort her. He didnt know the woman but he couldnt bare to see her cry.

Arcadia looked up at Delta, "Delta you... your my mate not just someone special your the love of my life" suddenly she pulled him close and kissed him hoping that might spark something back inside of him

Delta went wide eyed in surprise, but then began to kiss back.

Siria leaned into Serapis, loving the feeling of the fur against her skin.

Arcadia kissed him a little longer then pulled back. "Delta? do you remember me?" she asked hoping that may have sparked it back .

Delta pulled her back into the kiss.

Siria peeked to check on Arcadia, shifting so that her head was still against Serapis's chest.

Serapis moved out of the way for her so she could see better thinking that he was in her way.

Arcadia hugged Delta tightly to her body kissing him deeply. She felt it in her soul his Coyote and her Wolf inside of her curessing and greeting one another with that familiarity, her Delta was back.

"I love you, Arcadia...." he whispered.

Serapis could tell that this Delta was a coyote.

Siria looked down went Serapis moved away from her, though she was happy for her cuz.

Thor disappeared as did Hel, after talking to Vulcan.

Serapis laid his ears back, He had met a coyote long ago and didnt like them one bit but it wasnt his place to say anything. He looked down at Siria and gently gave her a little nuzzle. "Is it alright if I stay here for the night, I'll be fine in the morning" he said looking down at her.

Arcadia stroked his cheek. "I love you too, Delta..." she whispered back.

Delta held Arcadia tight. "I'm so sorry Arcadia.... I didn't want him to find me...."

Siria looked at Serapis. "I'm sure that Arcadia won't mind.... you could have my bed....."

"I don't want to be a bother I'm fine sleeping on the floor I'll be in this form all night anyways."

Arcadia hugged him tight. "Its alright don't be sorry." she said hugging him as tears went down her cheeks. "I'm just glad your safe." she whispered holding him close.

"We will talk later..." came Vulcan's voice, and then he was gone.

Siria nodded to Serapis. "If you think you'll be alright.... I'm use to sleeping on the ground though with all the camping I've been doing...."

Delta snuggled into Arcadia. "I'm tired...."

Serapis looked at her a little confused on what she meant by that.

Aracadia nodded. "but the room is a mess it was destroyed by Zues's power" she said worriedly.

"Was the bed destroyed?" Arcadia remembered that it hadn't been.

Siria silently watched Arcadia and Delta, then eyed Serapis before blushing.

"No but the windows were blown out so its going to be chilly" she said helping him up and leading him off to the master bedroom.

Serapis laid down again. "Good night miss Siria I'll just sleep here tonight"

Siria nodded, as she moved over pulling the blanket move on top of him, and then she layed down on the couch, closing her eyes to hide the tears away. It's not love.... it was wrong.... yet... my heart hurts.... She shook.

Serapis laid there behind the couch, his mind wouldnt leave thoughts of the gorgeous wolf that had saved his life. He stood up and walked around to the other side gently laying his head on her stomach. "I hope you don't miind I was lonely" he said watching her with those gorgeous eyes of hers.

Siria rolled so that she was flat on her back, whipping her eyes with the back of her hand so that he wouldn't see her tears. She opened her eyes, looking at him. "I don't mind...."

"Good" he gave a wolf grin and then suddenly gave her cheek a lick before he found a semi comfortable position to lay his head on her stomach while he laid his body on the floor.

Siria heisentally brushed her hand over his head. "Are you sure that you are comfortable...?" she asked softly.

"Yes I'm alright" he closed his eyes liking the feeling of her stroking his head. He lied that he was uncomfortable but she was comfortable on the couch and he liked laying his head on her like this it was really the only excuse he had to touch her.

Siria stroked his head lightly, not ever really knowing she was doing it. He didn't seem to feel as she did in her heart, and didn't want to push it. He had been through alot, she could tell. The pain and suffering he must have felt, it hurt her. She fell asleep thinking of him.

Serapis watched her sleeping, She was a beautiful woman but deserved someone so much better then him. He yawned and nuzzled her gently as he soon drifted off to sleep.

Serapis dreamed of her, and having her in his arms. Of running through the wilds with her at his side.

Serapis enjoyed the dream but suddenly it turned into a nightmare, memories of the beings that wiped out his German pack. He whimpered in his sleep imagining the creatures going after Siria.

The nightmare ended just before something attempted to kill Siria, never knowing if she lived or died.

Serapis jumped waking up then gave a big yawn. He let out a rumble from deep in his chest as he nuzzled Siria once more wanting to go back to sleep hoping he wouldnt have anymore nightmares.

Siria rolled in her sleep, a hand coming to rest again on Serapis's head. The smell of her intoxicated him, it was like being out in the wilds.

Serapis's nose twitched at the scent, it smelled like home. He hid behind the mask of a successful business man but he was a beast inside. A lone wolf traveling through life on his own from one place to another. Gently he nuzzled her hand enjoying the time he had with this woman. In the morning he would leave and most liekly never see this amazing woman again.

As he nuzzled her hand, Siria, in her sleep, stroked his head, and even scratched the top of his head. Her breathing was light as she slept.

Serapis laid his ears back and yawned letting his eyes close once more enjoying her soft touch.

An hour before sunrise, Serapis was gently woken from his sleep by a more steady stroking of his fur.

Serapsis gave a big gorgeous yawn then opened his eyes seeing Siria. "morning" he grumbled out in a groggy tone.

Siria looked down from the ceiling, looking into Serapis's wonderful eyes. "Morning... how did you sleep? I'm sure you would have been more comfortable on the couch...." she said softly.

"I slept wonderfully thank you Siria and I was heavenly on the floor." he said as he suddenly have her hand a little lick before standing and stretching out his muscles.

Siria sat up on the couch, skooting so that she wasn't taking the whole couch, and so that she now was sitting cross-legged on the couch watching him. "What..... are your plans now that you are free?" she asked with a soft voice.

"Well first I'm going to get some clothes" he said in a funny tone to make her laugh a little "Then I'm pretty much just going to go back to what I was doing before, my company is probably worried about me and I'll probably just go back to the way my life was. Being a lone wolf helps with not having to many people to worry about it." he said as he just sat there on the floor watching her.

"Oh...." Siria said softly. She watched him for a well, thinking about the times she had left the pack that her uncle had left her and Arcadia with for their safety. Her leaving so that she could find their family. She had been a lone wolf in that sense, but she knowfrom her teachings from her father and uncle, no wolf can truly be a lone wolf for the moon and sun were always watching as was it her families duty to watch over lone and pack wolves. She looked down. She and Arcadia, now, had each become lone wolves that were still connected to a pack. She didn't want to bring up the lone wolf thing so, looking back up at him, Siria said, "Your company? What is your company?"

"I run a trading company, Blackwinds Trading and Shipping. While I've also opened clubs and other smaller businesses on the side. My Trading company's head quarters is here in Ashland." he said as he closed his eyes and wagged his tail when she scratched behind one of his ears.

"You must be very successful... I'm happy for you... I... craft weapons when I'm..." Siria looked up at the ceiling. "When I'm not traveling the world...." Her last words were soft as a whisper.

Serapis had a feeling she didnt want to talk about that. "Weapons crafting that is an old wonderful skill that I miss doing, I used to do it long long ago"

Siria nodded. "It is... it helps being friends with a black smith god.... who knows how to craft the prefect sword... I use to travel by foot, but then I decided to sell one to great my great motorcycle I have out front... I didn't want to sell it, but I'm not upset by it... the good think I think about my life is that I was able to learn alot about mechanics thanks to the pack... I love traveling... but I was also looking for.... someone..."

"I see" he hopped up on the couch next to her and laid down laying his head on her lap. "and I would love to see your motorcycle before I leave..."

Siria stroked his fur, smiling sadly. "I'd love to show you my bike, it's a beauty..." He's leaving.... he.. he doesn't feel....anything like I do.... she thought to herself, unaware that her thought had played in the mind of Serapis.

Serapis was confused when he heard her remark about him. She was a sweet amazing woman and if she really knew who he was she would want nothing to do with a guy like thim. He laid his ears back. "That feels really good" he said feeling her hand on his head. "ooh I could stay just like this for awhile. now worry about work or any of my problems just stay like this with you" he said gently nuzzling her hand as his eyes closed he hopped she got the hint he was trying to drop that he did have interest in her.

Siria stroked his fur more, scratching behide his ear. "I'm glad you are enjoying it..." she said looking down at him. "How are you feeling? You know.... your.... wounds?"

"Their fine now they've all healed up. I've always healed faster then most wolves so I'm fine now I just choose to stay in wolf form right now since I don't have any clothes, and I'm deffinantly liking this lounging here with you" he said happily.

"You do?" Siria asked.

"Yeah its really not often now a days that I get to relax and especially with a beautiful intersting woman like you" he said looking up at her.

"I'm interesting...? Thank you... I... I can get you some clothes.... if you'd like me to that is...." she asked a blush forming on her cheeks.

"If thats ok with you that is, I don't want you to have to explain why you have a giant wolf on the end of a leash walking me back to my house' he said playfully wagging his tail looking up at her.

"My house....? I... don't have a house.... right now... my most recent house I'm lived in is in Colorado... I spent my childhood there with Arcadia... I've been traveling for many years now...this time I haven't even headed there for two years.... and my birth home is....in Ireland..." she said softly. "I'm sorry...last night was my first night visiting my cousin...."

"You miss understand I meant walking me to my house" he said playfully to make her feel better as he gave her cheek a little lick. "And you'll find a place Ashland has some great places all across the city and even into the mountain ranges." he said as he laid his head back on her lap.

Siria nodded. "I... I'm sorry I misunderstood... here... I can get us to your house without a leash..."

"Really? how is it you can do that?" he asked curiously as he gently nuzzled her hand again.

Siria nodded. "I just haven't done this in years...." She continued to stroke him, as she closed her eyes to concentrate. "Please describe your home.... it's been a while since I've done this..."

Serapis nodded and began to describe his place to her, it was a huge apartment in the middle of the city and he described the view and the interior design of it all giving her an amazing picture of it all.

"Beautiful..." she whispered, her eyes still closed, stroking his fur more. Before his eyes, they appeared sitting on his couch. Siria's eyes were still closed.

Serapis looked around. "Oh wow you did it we're here" he jumped up to his feet and gave her a big lick on her cheek. "Stay here I'll be back in a few minutes I want to take a quick shower and grab some clothes so I'm presentable enough for you" he said before she heard him trot off to his bedroom.

Siria opened her eyes, looking around. She stood up, walking around the room looking at all of the objects there was, before walking over to a window and gazing out it.

His view only looked over a small part of the city but an amazing view right into the mountains and the wilderness. All around the apartment was beautiful plants growing vibrantly while his home was filled with many items from his years of traveling and just living.

"Beautiful...." she whispered. "Simply wonderful...."

Serapsis walked out of the back in nothing but a pair of dark blue jeans that had a couple of holes in them. "Thank you, its taken me many years to get this collection"

"It looks like it..." Siria said, turning to look at him. "The view is breath taking...."

"thank you, It took me a month to find this place when I moved here to the city, and I just loved the fact that you see more nature and mountain range then you do city here." he said walking over to the window looking out.

"I love the open fields and mountains and woods... I'm actually glad that I was able to get us here without something any problems..... I hadn't used that gift in a long time...."

Serapis walked over and kissed her cheek. "You did amazingly Siria" he smiled at her. "Can I offer you something to drink?" he asked curiously.

Siria blushed. "I... yes.. please..." Siria smiled shyly. "Thank you...."

"Do you prefer anything?" he asked curiously.

"N..no... anything.... thank you Serapis..."

"Your welcome" he smiled and walked off to his kitchen to get the two of them something to drink. He came back a few minutes later with some ice tea. "here" he said handing her a glass then went to bed.

Siria took the tea, and sipped it as she walked to the bedroom door, and watched him.

Serapis took a drink and set the glass on the nightstand. He then began to sniff around as he dug through the pillows. "Found it" he said and suddenly pulled out a needle. "So this is how the bastards got me" he said as he got off the bed grabbing his glass of ice tea and headed back out to the livingroom and sat down on the couch. "Sorry it was bothering me I had to find out how the bastards knocked me out" he said putting the needle down on the coffee table then took a long drink from his tea.

"It's one of Vulcan's old throwing needles he made centuries ago....he made them on request by Artemis, the virgin huntress...." Siria said in thought, yet still looking like she was still in thought over something.

"Are you alright Miss Siria?" he asked worriedly.

"Crap! Those needles... are Artemis's! The Virgin Huntress, the Goddess of the Wilds!" Siria said, not liking this.

"I don't know why they want me I'm nothing but a damn werewolf why am I so special to them?"

"Artemis won't have done this... you'd be sacrad to her.... just as I would be... they most likely wanted you for the same reason they wanted Delta as play things... Delta would have been like a trophy as well for what he is..."

"Why would I be special their are thousands of werewolves in the world."

"I don't know.... I barely know what's going on now... for all I know damn Zeus is now trying to collect beings he views as having some sort of strength that sets them apart from the rest..." she said. In a whisper, he heard her say, "Dad.... please guide me some how...."

Serapis could feel more of that wild feelings coming from Siria, like he had before. There was something about her that made her different from him besides her gender.

It was the same feeling he had felt from the woman who had taken him. "Your a goddess arent you?" he suddenly asked figuring it out.

Siria looked at him. "Yes... but I am also a werewolf, like you are..."

"I see" he said with a smile.

"What do you see?" she asked curiously.

"Just an interesting unique combination in a gorgeous woman. I'm lucky to know you" he said before taking a drink of his tea.

Siria nodded, looking down at her drink before taking a sip. 

Serapis looked at her curiously wondering what was going on in her mind.

Siria looked up at him. "You asked if I was a goddess, but you never asked what I am the goddess of...."

"I didnt know if it was my place to know, I'm kinda turned upside down on this whole god and goddess thing thing" He said watching her curiously.

Siria nodded. "I know that in this world, many do not carry the old ways with them.... I myself grew up a lot during this age.... but Do you know who of all the gods and goddesses in the world, the wolves of the earth called on for strength...?"

"The ones I remember off of the top of my head are Fenris and his twin brothers. Sorry I don't remember there names" he said hoping he didnt offend her.

"My father, Vali, and his twin brother Navri..."

"Oh my really?" he asked astonished. "It is truely and honor to know I am in the presence of a woman who is so much more amazing then I had thought already, and that was pretty amazing" he said with a smile.

"You really think so...? I... I'm the granddaughter of Loki..." She was unsure as to what to do or think, but she hoped that the Loki part didn't scare him away.

"Wow thats quite amazing" he smiled at her loving to hear about her life story.

Siria blushed. "Thank you...hmmm... Arcadia is even more so though I am the oldest cousin and she doesn't remember our life with our families.... before she fully grew up in Colorado.... she is Fenris's daughter..."

"Wow great family line" he said thinking about it all he remembering his own family line.

"I lost my father.... my family... but Arcadia... I watched over her....growing up..."

"Thats really sweet that you did that for her" he said thinking about his own past. "I would have given anything to have someone like that in my life"

"I had to forget about my past for her...to call another my father...listen to her call another her father..."

Serapis nodded listening, she could tell he was truely interesting in hearing all of this.

Siria just sat down, closing her eyes. "I want my family back... the way it had been..."

Serapis went over and sat down next to her and wrapped his arms around her pulling her gently against his chest and stroked hr hair giving her that physical comfort of someones touch.

Siria froze in his arms then relaxed, and slowly looked up. "Serapis..." she said softly.

"I'm sorry does this make you uncomfortable you just seemed to need a hug" he said shyly.

"I.... like it... thank you..." she whispered, leaning into his hug, hugging back.

Serapis stroked her hair softly. "I'm glad I can make you feel a little better its the least I can do to help you"

"Help me...? I... I'm glad that I was able to help you..."

"Lets just say I'm happy I'm able to help you in return." he said smiling down at her as he held her.

To Serapis, she felt just right in his arms, like he never wanted to let go. Siria looked up at him, and then kissed his cheek. "Thank you... Serapis..." she said softly, before nuling his cheek a little, before lenaing back against his chest.

"You are very welcome" he said softly not wanting to let go of her, wishing he could hold her like this forever.

"Now that you're free... what are you going to do besides your business...?" she asked softly, still leaning against him.

"I don't have anything besides my business. I get up in the morning go to work then return home in the evenings, some nights I go to dinner events or things like that but most I am alone" he said in a kind of distant voice.

"Oh...." she said softly. "I... why did you strike out on your own....?"

"I've lived so long that Alpha life running my own pack doesnt suite me anymore." he said leaning back so he was resting more comfortably with her against his chest.

"You're not a god... how long....?" she asked looking up at him.

"Its been a long time" he closed his eyes thinking of a date. "I believe if I have my dates correctly a good five hundred years before the crusades give or take a few years" he said and felt Siria jump hearing him say that "And even though lots of us are not gods many of my kind are long lived, Randulfur of the Colorado pack who I'm betting you know is much older then I" he said remembering when he had spent time in Randulfur's pack and shared stories of the past with the old wolf. "Many of us just don't survive this long because the madness takes over."

"Then Uncle Fenris's power still runs strong in some wolves....I'm glad.... that means he's wolf spirit is still out there..."

"yes many of us follow the old ways still it is custom that many of the old ones as we call ourselves will get together every few years for a hunt." He said stroking her hair gently.

"Really...?" Siria said. "I'm glad... though you need to meet the pack that was the pack that Fenris had first gifted..."

"Didnt you know? Randulfur was one of the first" he said and the look in her eyes as told her that she hadnt known at all.

"Serapis... I was only a child.... and Arcadia even younger... but then again I did get to watch Uncle Fenris grant the longer life to the wolves.....you don't care that I'm older than you do you?" she said the last softly.

"No I don't care at all doesnt matter to me" he said and gave her a cute little kiss on the cheek.

Siria blushed, and nodded. "You are so sweet...."

Serapis chuckled and smiled. "I am glad you think so" he said lovingly stroking her hair.

Siria looked down for a second, and then she looked up blushing more. She then pushed herself up and quickly kissed his lips, before moving back down again, leaning into him.

Serapis smiled and gently placed his hand on her chin tilting her face up to face him. Then he leaned down and kissed her softly on the lips.

Siria blushed deeply, closing her eyes, kissing back.

After a few minutes he pulled back. "I don't know why but, my heart pounds when I'm near you like this and I can't help but be drawn to you" he said in a soft voice.

"Love...true love...." Siria whispered looking up at him.

"Siria" he said softly gazing down at her lovingly.

"Serapis..." she whispered, looking up at him.

He leaned down and gave her another kiss, this one deeper then the one before.

Siria turned into the kiss more, pressing her body against his chest, an arm wrapping around his waist.

Serapis deeply kissed her back laying there under her on his lush and comfy couch.

Siria pulled back blushing after a while, and then leaned her head down on his chest. "I...That was...."

"Phenominal? fantastic?" he asked playfully looking down at her as they laid there all the way down on the couch together now.

Siria simply nodded."All of them....and... more..."

Serapis looked down at her worriedly."You don't look very happy" he said stroking ehr cheek.

"I am happy...Serapis...I am...." She snuggled against him.

"I'm glad" he said but still worried because of the look on her face as she snuggled up to him.

"I.... don't want to lose you...." Siria whispered. She leaned into him more.

"I will do everything in my power to always be here for you" he said lovingly.

"I thought I'd never see you again.... from the way you were talking back at Arcadia's apartment..." she said softly looking up at him.

"Well I didnt want to be a bother" he said lovingly kissing her on the nose.

"You would never had been a bother..." Siria said gazing up at him.

"I just don't like having to force people to put up with me" he said looking down at her.

"Serapis... you're not forcing anyone....." She kissed him on the lips.

"just forget I said anything" he said adorably.

"You're so adorable," Siria said nuzzling him.

"Am I darling?" he asked lovingly nuzzling her back.

"Ever so much..."

He smiled and nuzzled her softly curled up with her. "You sure your alright here and you don't need to call your cousian or anything?" he asked curiously.

"I'm sure her hunk of a coyote is distracting her.... while you are the hunkie wolf that is my distraction, and I love it..."

"Well then I better be a really good distraction then" he said playfully and suddenly she found herself on her back as he gave her a deep passionate kiss.

Siria kissed back, liking this. She deepened the kiss, wrapping her arms around his neck, pulling him down closer.

Serapis happily melted into the kiss and melted into her. She heard a deep rumbling growl escape his chest something deep, primal and hungery.

Siria looked up into his eyes. "Serapis...." she felt herself growl out.

His eyes were glowing, she had noticed before that they stayed wolf but now they were glowing with power and hunger. "Siria" he growled out softly before leaning down and giving her neck soft nips.

Siria's eyes started to glow, shifting to her wolf eyes. She ran her fingers in his hair.

"Mate" he growled out before crushing his lips to hers once more kissing her deeply; unable to control himself.

Siria's eyes went wide. Mate... She pulled him closer, as she pressed up against him, wanting more.

His finger nails shifted to claws and he ripped her clothes off as well as his own. He didnt give a damn he wanted skin on skin. He took her into happy hour over and over again all through out his apartment then ended up on his bed last in their werewolf forms truely mating with one another lost in their lusts for one another driving that animalistic passion. When Siria came to first she laid in his bed in the nude. He laid there on his side happily fast asleep still exhausted and drained from what had happened. They had truely mated.

Siria snuggled against Serapis's chest, loving the smell of his skin. "My mate... thank you Aphrodite for giving me Serapis..." she whispered.

In his sleep Serapis moved his arm around her waist and pulled her close. "mine" he grumbled out in his sleep as he snuggled up to her.

Siria nuzzled his chest, kissing it. "Mine..." Her arms held on his waist.

Serapis gave a big yawn as he woke up. "Well hello there" he said lovingly looking down at her. 

Siria smiled up at him. "Hi...that was.... wonderful....you are wonderful.."

"You are wonderful as well" he said lovingly as he playfully rolled over on his back pulling her ontop of him.

Siria snuggled more into his chest, kissing it.

"Oooh I like that" he said playfully looking down at her.

"I'd hope so with all that we have done this morning..." she said smiling. "I know I love it..."

He chuckled and gave her a little kiss. "And I love you" he said adorably.

"I love you....so much...Serapis..."

"Tonight let me make you dinner, then if you would like would you join me for a run? just you and me two wolves in the woods." he asked lovingly as he softly nuzzled her.

"That would be wonderful...." she said softly, snuggling in more.

"Now my love lets rest since we had such a... activity filled morning" he said playfully.

Siria curled into his chest. "Yes love..."

"Good" he kissed her then laid down letting his eyes flutter shut he yawned and soon was fast asleep once more feeling so good emotionally and physically after long morning of bonding and mating with the woman of his dreams.

Serapis dreamed of a life with Siria. Then the dream turned into a nightmare as Hera broke into his dreams, and he found himself back in chains.

Nooo I wont go back to that NO! he shouted and broke her hold on his mind and jumped suddenly waking up.

I will have you again my sweet wolf...

Siria curled into him, pressing her face into his chest, her arms tightening on him.

Serapis hugged her tightly. "I love you" he whispered softly kissing the top of her head. He wouldnt let that woman take him back he was Siria's.

I'm sure that a dear friend of mine would love to have her...

Stay away from her you bitch! he snarled at her in his mind and threw up as many barriers as he could in his mind. "They wont get you" he whispered. "I promise" he said lovingly thinking he may have to leave her just to keep her safe, his heart ached at the thought of that but if he had to he would he would not bring his angel to danger.

Siria snuggled into him more. "No one will have you again...." he heard her mumble. "No one... not even you...."

"My warrior wolf" he said lovingly gently nuzzling the top of her head.

"Serapis.... my warrior...my mate..." she mumbled, nuzzling and snuggling into his chest,, kissing, licking, nipping it in her sleep.

Serapis turned bright red. "Ooh don't do that I'm going to get turned on again" he whispered softly and took deep breaths to keep from getting turned on by what she was doing in her sleep.

Siria slowly started to watch up. "Serapis.... I love you.... please dont' leave me...." she said softly.

"Oh honey" he said lovingly stroking her hair. His heart ached hearing that from her.

"I... don't want to lose anyone else that I care about...." she whispered.

Serapis didnt know if she was asleep or awake now. He laid there trying to figure it out.

"Papa..." a tear ran down her cheek.

"Baby wake up your having a bad dream" he said trying to get her to come to.

Siria opened her eyes, looked up at Serapis slowly. "Serapis... I... it I wake you....?"

"No baby you didnt, I was awake and you seemed to be having a nightmare I was worried" he said lovingly.

"It wasn't a nightmare... it was a dream of my papa...." she whispered.

"I just don't want you to feel that pain" he kissed her softly.

Siria kissed back. "Thank you Serapis... that means alot..."

"I'm glad to hear that" he said lovingly.

Siria snuggled into Serapis. "I'm happy to have you....as my mate..."

"As I am you" he said with a chuckle and gave her a little kiss not wanting to leave that bed and her arms for the rest of eternity.

Siria kissed back. "Do you want to go for a ride?"

"Go for a ride?" he asked curiously.

"On my bike, silly..."

"Oooh biker chick, sexy" he grinned, "Sounds like a blast." he said giving her a little kiss.

Siria giggled. "I told you about my bike... it's better great.... and I'm glad you like it..."

"Sorry I kinda spaced it" he chuckled and gave her a little kiss. "Does this mean I have to wear leather pants?" he asked in a kidding playful way.

"Hmmm....leather pants?" Siria looked truly thoughtful about the idea.

Serapis laughed a deep hearty laugh and smiled. "Alright I'll bring them out for you" he said with a playful growl then climbed out of bed and went to his closet to change.

"Awww.... I wanted you to go as you were...."

Serapis laughed from the closet. "Oh I bet you do" he said playfully.

"Oh and you wouldn't want me just as I am..?" she giggled.

Serapis gave a sexy growl in his throat. "Oh you know I would, you on a Motorcycle nude. Oh baby totally hot" he said in a sexy tune. "But other people would see you and your mine all mine" he growled out.

Siria smiled. "Then come back out here...." she growled.

Serapis walked out of teh closet wearing a pair of form fitting leather pants that just looked so yummy on him. "Oh? and I thought we were going to go for a ride?" he asked seductively.

"We are... you leather god..." she growled. She leapt from the bed at him, wrapping her legs around his waist.

He caught her when she landed on him and he was pushed against the wall by the force of her leaping at him. "Damn that was hot" he growled out and kissed her deeply.

Siria kissed back passionately. "You're just that hot, yourself..." she growled.

Serapis growled and nipped at her neck gently.

"Are you...mmmm.... going to go topless....?" she asked as she leaned into his nipping.

"I'm going to go pantless here in a minute" he growled out in a deep sexy voice.

"We have plans...remember our run...?"

"Yeah I know, but when I asked that I was talking about doing it at night" he said with a little chuckle.

"Alright..." Siria said, and then nipped his chest, lsutfully digging nails into his skin.

Serapis laid his head back stumbling against the wall groaning happily in pleasure.

"Mr. business man must like that...." she growled, continueing.

"Oh heavens yes" he carried her over to the bed again and laid her down on it. "Damn thats a hot image, if I took you right on my desk at work, Damn" he growled out lustfully.

"Why don't you?" she smiled up at him.

Serapis looked at her confused. "because we're not there" he said in a curious tone.

Siria smiled. "I could try to get us there...."

"No matter how hot that would be I don't think it would be a good idea. Might be awkward if we appeared there like this for no reason other then to have sex on my desk" he said playfully. even though he was very tempted to go there. But he was the boss there he did have an image to up hold.

"Alright boss..." she said, sexly, as she ran a finger down his chest.

Serapis shivered. "Oh damn baby" he growled out then suddenly lifted her off the bed over his shoulder. "I may not be able to take you at my office at work just yet" he carried her to his study where he pinned her bent over his large cherry wood desk. he pinned her wrists and gently nipped her neck. "But I can take you all I want in here" he growled out against her neck.

"Is that right...? Boss..." She pressed up against him.

"Oh yes thats right you naughty secretary" he said growling into her neck as he kept her bent over the desk. He reached down and undid his pants and shoved them down with one hand before grabbing her free wrist again. Gently he nipped her neck again.

"How naughty have I been boss?" she asked, her voice sexy and lust filled.

Serapis suddenly took both of his hands and slapped them onto her butt before sliding them over to her sexy hips. "So bad" he growled out then suddenly penetrated her and took her into happy hour right then and there.

In the end, they found themsselves snuggled together in a corner of the study, papers spread out on the floor now, and furniture turned over. "That was....wow..." she whispered, snuggling in more.

Serapis let out a long and happy sigh as they lounged on the back of the flipped over couch. "Did I die up there? because seriously I am so in heaven right now" he said in a happy voicelounging there with his eyes closed.

Siria giggled. "If you had died... you'd be dealing with Hades or even my aunt Hel with the whole dead thing.... but I like this as a heaven..."

Serapis laughed and gently nuzzled the curve of her neck. "I like this as heaven to" he said lovingly holding her close not wanting to move.

**Ring Ring** went his study phone.

"Awww damn and now Heaven has crashed into reality." he gently moved out from under her and got up then went looking for the phone. When he found it he picked up. "Serapis here" he answered.

"There's a problem with a shipment out of Rome..."

"Problem? what kind of problem?" he asked in a serious tone, the shipment from Rome was very important one indeed.

"The cargo ship carrying the shipment was highjacked... by pirates... and the shipment was taken..."

"No!" Serapis shouted in anger slamming his fist against the wall. "what happened to the escort ships? we had five of them with that shipment!" he said feircely his anger spiking more and more.

"I... I don't know sir... by the time that the escort ships could react, the pirate had boarded and left... disappearing into a storm that just rolled in.... I really don't know sir..."

Siria stood up, worried.

Serapis took a deep breath then in a calm yet sharp tone he said "I'll be down to the office in a few minutes to find out what the hell is going on" with that he hung up and turned looking at Siria. "I'm sorry baby I've gotta go" he went over giving her a little kiss then turned heading off to take a quick shower before heading into the office.

"Alright baby..." came Siria's voice into the bathroom.

"I'm sorry to be in such a rush sweety" he said as he let the hot water pound down onto him.

"Don't worry... I understand, Serapis...it sounded... and looked important..."

"It is..." he said as he quickly lathered up and washed off thinking of how important the shipment had been.

The shipment had been of some great historical and technicological importance. Some items giving a view on the past, and others a way to advance the world as a whole.

"I guess that I'll go... so that you can lock up your apartment...." Siria called.

"No no" he turned looking at her. "Stay make yourself at home here" he said with a smile.

Siria smiled. "If you're sure... love..."

"I'm very sure darling, now before I loose a gasgut at work come in here so I can enjoy a sexy shower with you" he said playfully.

Siria walked into the bathroom, and then into the shower, rubbing her hands over his chest. "Mmmm I have a hucky wet wolf..."

"And I have a sexy wet wolfette" he said playfully standing there with her loving this wonderful moment with her.

Her long hair laid wet over her back and chest. She scratched at him. "Mmmm..."

"Oooh sexy, you look like some sort of wild woman bathing in a waterfall" he growled in a sexy tone before stealing a kiss.

Siria wrapped her arms around his neck tightly, deepening the kiss.

Serapis pulled back and smiled down at her. "I am so lucky to have you in my life baby" he said lovingly.

Siria smiled up at him. "As I am to have you..."

"Man I don't want to go and hear the horrible news" he groaned laying his forehead against hers.

"You have to though...." she said softly.

"I know baby I was just saying" he said playfully.

"I know..." she said, and then nipped his neck.

"You challenging me?" he asked with a mock growl trying to get her riled.

Siria nipped his neck again. "And if I was... what are you going to do about it?" She smiled, and growled low.

Serapis hefted her up pinning her against the shower wall. "I'll show you who's the dominant one around here" he growled out.

Siria smirked. "The dominant one, huh?" she nipped at him again, struggling in his grasp. "I love a challenge..." She growled back.

"Your not the only one who likes a challenge" he growled back keeping her pinned against the wall.

Siria lifted her legs up, wrapping them around his waist, pulling him to her. "Mate..." she growled.

"Mate" he growled back and before she knew it he was taking her against the shower wall. The hot water beating down onto them as they went into happy hour.

After a long while, Siria and Serapis were done. "Serapis....." she said, breathing hard. "You work..."

---

Delta pulled back the covers getting into the bed, pulling her into the bed too.

Arcadia giggled. "Shouldnt I do something to cover up the windows first?" she asked gazing into his eyes as they laid there together She had to admit she didnt want to let go of him and didnt want to climb out of bed.

Delta wrapped the blanket around the two of them. "I'll keep you warm....."

Arcadia giggled and snuggled aginst him. "that sounds wonderful baby" she was paranoid to stay in their bed since Zues had found him so easily but she didnt feel like trying to find somewhere else for them especially this time of night and all she wanted was to curl up with him. She buried herself against his chest and took in his rich scent.

"I hope your day with Siria was a good one, love...besides you know..." he whispered into her hair, his breath warming her skin.

"It was we had alot of fun shopping and I bought alot of fun things that I think you'll love on me" she said with a giggle snuggled up against him. "I Wanted to buy you some things to but I don't know your sizing" she said shyly.

Delta kissed her lightly. "You'll find out... I know it.... but I'm glad that you did have fun....I know that Vulcan helped you out with a necklace Siria liked and with some creeps...I'm just glad that you're safe.."

Arcadia blushed. "That was my fault I started it with the guys trying to teach them a lesson." She said in a depressed tone.

"I'm proud of you... I love my strong wolf..."

"Really?" she asked happily as she snuggled up against him and layed a soft kiss on his chest.

"Of course...." he whispered into her ear, kisses her neck.

She giggled before playfully giving his neck a little nip and slid her hands up his sides. "I wonder what you would have thought, when I got all snarly and kicked their asses" she said in a seductive tone getting kinds arroused. She just got her mate back she couldnt help but want to touch him anyway she could.

"I would have love to have been there... but I can't get from one place to another as fast as a god or goddess could....I'm just glad I felt something was wrong...."

"I am to" she said happily and snuggled close burying her face into the curve of his neck and taking in a deep breath of his amazing scent. "My handsome Coyote" she said lovingly.

"My beautiful wolf of my dreams...." he said, nuzzling her check, holding her tight against him.

"Awwww Delta" she said lovingly snuggling up against him.

"Rest...love... we have a busy day ahead..."

"Yes that we do" she said lovingly as she buried herself against him and yawned soon drifting off to sleep.

The rest of the night went peaceful for Arcadia, who woke up in the warmth of Delta's arms.

Arcadia yawned happily. "Mmmm this is more like it right where we belong in each others arms" she whispered sofly thinking he was asleep.

Just as she finished her statement, Delta pressed his lips against her's, his eyes still closed.

Arcadia giggled as he rolled her over while they kissed then sighed happily snuggling in his arms. "Morning" she said as she pulled back from his lips.

Delta opened his eyes smiling down at her. "Morning love...sleep well?"

"Yes I slept wonderfully knowing I had you in my arms" she said lovingly before giving him a soft kiss.

"I'm glad... now why don't you an I have a nice hot bath...it's still early so..." Delta said softly as her pulled back from returning the kiss.

"Mmmm that sounds fabulous, something relaxing before we get to work cleaning" she climbed out of bed and stretched out her body.

Delta rolled from the bed, smiling at her before slipping into the bathroom ahead of her. The sound of running water meet her ears.

Arcadia giggled sliding out of her Pajamas and headed over into the bathroom to join her mate.

She found Delta in the tub, bubbles cover the surfuce of the tub. "You going to be joining me, beautiful?"

"That sounds wonderful" she said lovingly and walked over climbing in so she was sitting on the oppisite side of the bath so she was looking at him. "oooh that feels good" she purred out at the feeling.

Delta reached out and pulled her against him, hugging her to him. "I was so scared last night.... I didn't want him to find out about you.... or us... I don't want you hurt..."

"What happened exactaly?" she asked gazing up at him as she snuggled to his chest enjoying the relaxing bath together.

"There was someone in the bedroom, and I thought it was a theft so I was going to stop them, but... then it turned out to be one of Zeus's minion sons.... and then nothing...."

"Oh sweety" Arcadia hugged him tight as they snuggled together.

"I'm just glad that you weren't caught as well...I just hope that it wasn't much trouble...."

"Nothing it so much trouble when it comes to you my mate" she said lovingly.

"I am gald to have you as my mate.... my loving mate...." he growled out softly.

"My gorgeously loving mate" she said playfully running her finger across the curves of his muscles of his chest.

Delta turned Arcadia around, and started to massage her back.

"Oooh that feels good" she moaned out happily loving the feeling as his hands worked at the knots on her back.

"You deserve it for coming to my rescue....my mate..." Delta whispered into her ear as her continued his work on her back.

"No matter what happens I'll always come looking for you and save you if your in trouble. "She said lovingly back. "Your my soul mate and I would go to the underworld and back for you" she said gazing at him over her shoulder.

"You'd be safe going down there thanks you Hel..."

Arcadia giggled. "So true" she smiled.

Delta started to kiss her neck all over as he massaged her.

Arcadia moaned softly. "Mmm just like that"

"I'm glad you are enjoying it....but we have to remember, your cousin is here..." he said softly.

She looked at him over her shoulder, her eyes were glowing wolf eyes. "No she's not anymore, I felt her when she left with the werewolf she rescued" she said playfully. "So we're here all by our selves" she said in a rich seductive tone.

Delta like out a growl as he quickly turned her, kissing her passionately.

Arcadia made a yelp of surprise then moaned in her throat as she kissed him back with that same ferocious passion.

Delta's hands ran up and down her back, as they held her in place.

Arcadia sighed happily making out with him, loving the feel of his body slick with water.

Delta's kisses moved down to her neck and upper chest. Inbetween each kissed, he whispered, "My love, my mate..."

Arcadia shivered blushing and gasped softly when suddenly he playfully nipped the side of her breast. "....Mate...Love..." she whispered out in her ever growing lust.

Delta growled a little, softly, as he continued. "Shall we?"

"Yes... Mate..." she felt her wolf inside of her taking over as the heated magic began to fill her.

Delta started to kissing her more and more, pulling her from the tub, and ending with throwing her to the bed. He pounced on her with all the passion in the world.

Even with the windows broken and open it felt like the wilds of the amazon in that room as their bodies wrestled and kissed. The water turning to sweat as it built to so much more.

An hour later found the two lovers back in the now cold bath water, tired yet happy as the water cooled their bodies. "Oh...my mate love you...."

She laid her head back looking up at him with a smile as she leaned against his broad sexy chest. "My mate love you to" she said cutely as she enjoyed the cool water on her body loving that deliciously sore feeling deep inside.

Arcadia slowly got the feeling that something happened. She didn't know where it came from, but it was like something trying to tell her something.

But she was trying to ignore it as she laid there with him just letting her mind wander. 

...mommy... the voice was distant yet close.

"Mommy?" she asked confused wondering why she had heard that in her head.

Delta looked down at her. "What?" he asked softly.

...mommy... Arcadia felt like there was something different about her, about her body.

Arcadia didnt know what to say but she turned looking at Delta. "Mate... I... I think I'm pregnant" she said softly.

Delta looked down at her with wide eyes. "Pregnant? You're pregnant!" He kissed her passionately.

Arcadia kissed him back passionately then pulled back smiling. "Yes I think I'm pregnant I can just feel it deep inside" he said happily.

"I'm going to be a daddy...."

"And I'm going to be a mommy" she said happily as she gave him a little kiss. She did have so many questions though wondering since she wasnt a human woman how fast would their baby grow and so many other things as well.

"Oh god and goddess...this is amazing..."

Arcadia giggled happily hugging him tightly then shivered getting a chill. "Well thats a sign to get out of the bath I'm getting cold" she said adorably as she climbed off of him and out of the bath tub grabbing one of her big fluffy towels.

Delta stood up and grabbed another towle for himself, wrapping it around his waist. "You are simply amazing, love..."

"Why do you say that?" she asked adorably standing there looking so cute standing there.

"Because... you love me for me, and don't just see a coyote...."

She went over and put one hand on his chest as she looked up at him. "Honey I would love you even if you were a Duck" she said playfully to get him to laugh. "And to me its an honor to carry your child inside of me having you as a hunky coyote is just an added bonus to the wonderful man you already are" she said before gently pulling him down kissing him.

Delta kissed her. "Thank you love..."

"Your very welcome" she said lovingly. "Now I'm going to go get some clothes on" she giggled and headed out to the bedroom to grab some clothes to wear to repair the damges done to their home.

Delta walked out into the bedroom in some new clothes. "You ready to get to work...?"

"I am indeed" she said playfully and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

Delta kissed her on the lips. "Let's get started..."

She gave him a little kiss back then looked at all of the damage in the bed room. "Man I don't know where to start" she said and whimpered softly.

"Why don't we try this..." Delta said, taking her hand. "Just vision how you want it..." he whispered into her ear before kissing her neck. He then raised both their hands together, pointing them at the mess int he room.

She took in a deep breath then let it out focusing on how it had been before.

She feel something was moving through her whole body, and then out of her hand. The room seemed to freeze and then it was all repaired.

Arcadia opened her eyes and squeeled happily. "Oh yay! I did it!" she bounced up and down happily.

"I know you could... Now shall we do with our time, with your dear cousin gone?" He kissed her neck.

Arcadia blushed bright red and giggled. "Oh Delta so soon?" she asked playfully turning around in his arms facing him gazing deeply into his eyes.

"If you want to.... only if you wish too..." he whispered, kissing her neck.

"Oh Delta" she growled out happily giving him a little nip onto his neck.

"Arcadia..." he growled out, nipping her own neck, and then nuzzling her. "We'll be having some pups to keep us busy..." 

Arcadia jumped up wrapping her legs around his waist and her arms around his neck as she nuzzled him. "Doesnt mean that we wont have time for you and I" she said with a sexy growl to her voice.

"We could still have time... but not as much as we do now...." Delta said, holding her close.

"Yes but we'll have our pups" she said adorably.

"Of course, we will...our own like pack..."

"Well I think that answers my question on how many pups you want in the future" she said adorably and he could tell she wanted a big family with him just by the way she was gazing down at him.

"And the look on your face tells me that we are going to be busy," he said smiling.

Arcadia giggled adorably and leaned down softly kissed him then pulled back nose to nose. "Well you know what they say, Wolves and Coyotes mate for life" she said lovingly.

"Yes... but from what I've read, wolves are the pack animals... though we can change that... I want our children to know us.... have a better childhood than I..." He kissed her.

"I know we'll give them a good life." she layed down hugging him gently.

"And after this evil that was prophecized in the past is put to its final rest..."

Arcadia got off of him and looked at him like he was loony. "What are you talking about?" she asked confused.

"It is the reason, I head died before... most likely why your mother had died.... and may have had something to do with what happened involving Loki, your father, Hel and Jormanger....the evil that escaped Pandora's Box..."

Arcadia was still very confused by what was going on and he could tell she really wasnt understanding.

"The evil... is what came out of Pandora's Box just before Hope... I don't really know all of it... I think I use to know..."

"Oh that, I remember that story my father told it to me a couple of times." gently she put her hand on her stomach scared for her pups now bringing them into the world if their was a risk like that out there that might directly attack them.

"I actually think that Zeus may be more evil though.... especially after him taking me..."

He saw her cringe slightly suddenly thinking of their pups. "What if he comes after them Delta?" she looked up at him with tear filled eyes.

"They won't.... I'll make sure of that..." Delta held her tightly to him.

Arcadia calmed down burying herself into his chest taking in his rich warm earthy scent calming down.

"Now... Loki's not here..... neither is your mom.... both having gone off to find your father.... so... it would be something to tell them about the new....so do you wish to keep this a secret for now... or do you want to call your other father... or find that cousin of your's.....?"

"I just want to keep it a secret between the two of us for now if thats alright with you?" she asked curiously hoping it would be alright.

"That's what I was thinking.... I really down want to get killed by either of your fathers...." Delta said with a slight laugh.

"Don't worry I'll keep you safe" she said adorably and gave him a little kiss. "Now how about I make us something to eat" she said cutely.

"That would be wonderful..."

Arcadia smiled and climbed off of the bed and headed off to the kitchen to make breakfast humming to herself feeling so happy.

Delta stayed back in the bedroom, closing the door behide her.

Arcadia heard the door click and turned. "Delta?" she asked confused and went over to the door giving it a little knock. "Baby why are you still in there?" she asked worriedly.

"You will see..." he called from the other side. "I will be right out..."

"Alright I'll be in the kitchen" she said in a slightly sad voice since she was confused on what he was doing. She turned and walked off to the kitchen to make their brunch.

A while later, Arcadia felt strong arms wrap aroung her waist.

She looked over her shoulder smiling at him. "Hey sweety" she said lovingly before looking ahead once more at the bacon she was cooking.

Delta kissed her neck. "Sorry about that... I just wanted to call something in..."

"Its alright you have your business" she said as she placed the bacon on a plate then checked the the scrambled eggs as she gently stirred them.

"For you..." he whispered into her ear.

"For me?" she asked curiously looking at him over her shoulder confused.

"Yes... it was a call involving you... for you..." He kissed her neck again.

"Oh? and what was it about if I might ask" she said before she sighed lovingly in pleasure feeling his lips on her neck.

"It's a special surprise that you will be recieving soon..." he whispered against her skin.

Arcadia blushed bright red and shivered getting turned on by how he had said that "Don't say it like that" she giggled as she continued to cook. "And can you hang on with the seductive talk till after I'm done with your eggs?" she asked playfully.

He kissed her neck, and then said "Of course, Arcadia..."

She shivered and moaned softly. "Oh no don't do that either thats worse then the seductive talk" she said blushing bright red.

Delta moved back, and sat at the table. "Yes ma'am..."

Arcadia giggled and smiled at him over her shoulder then continued with cooking. It wasnt long later when she finished up and laid a plate infront of him then on herside, then continued by grabbing them glasses of juice and setting it down. "There now what has you in such a wonderful mood?" she asked tucking her hair behind her ear watching him.

Delta smiled. "Again you will see, my sweet wolf..."

"Your such a strange man mister coyote" she said cutely as she took a drink of her juice.

"Can I not have a surprise waiting for you?"

Arcadia giggled. "Yes you can, I just like pulling your leg" she said adorably as she took a peice of bacon and stuck it in her mouth.

Delta kissed her, stealing some of her bacon.

"Hey!" she laughed as she watched him eat her bacon then ate another peice herself eating it before he could get a chance to bite it away from her.

"Awww you are so cute when you are like that..." Delta said, taking her hand and kissing it.

"You really think so?" she asked lovingly and giggled as he kissed her fingers.

"Of course....my mate.... my cubs mother and love of my life..."

"Your always so sweet and wonderful to me; and you'll be a sweet and wonderful to our pups." she gazed into his eyes lovingly as she thought of what life would be like with a family.

Delta smiled, and nuzzled her hand. "Let's finish eating, and go for a walk..."

"Alright my love" she said pulled her hand back from him and continued eating her breakfast.

Delta finished up his plate, and started doing the dishes.

Arcadia sat there on her chair nibbling on some bacon enjoying the view of Delta's backside.

"You loving what you see?" he called back to her.

"Oh most deffinantly" she said playfully as she enjoyed watching the way her hunky Coyote moved.

"He is hunky isn't he?" came a female voice behind Arcadia.

Arcadia jumped to her feet with a small yelp then whipped around. She didnt like being snuck up on.

Delta turned around. "Aphrodite... welcome..."

Aphrodite stood there by the window smiling at the two of them, but Arcadia knew her to be Dietia from the salon. "Hello Delta... Arcadia..."

Siria was right she is Aphrodite Arcadia blushed. "Its an honor to see you again my lady" she said standing there.

Aphrodite smiled. "You don't have to call me 'my lady'... Delta knews that all too well, don't you..."

Delta nodded. "I know... but I have learned well...."

"Sorry its just I'm still not comfortable with the whole meeting gods and goddesses thing" Arcadia said nervously. 

"You were comfortable at the salon, weren't you? Why not just think of me as Dietia?" she said smiling.

"I'll do my best but now knowing who you really are it will be hard" she giggled and smiled. "So anyways on another note what does bring your here?" she asked curiously.

Aphrodite smiled and went over and hugged Delta. "I'm so happy for you...."

Delta hugged back. "Thanks mom..." he said softly.

Arcadia was in shock for a moment, Aphrodite was Delta's mother? "Wow this is news" she giggled as she relaxed.

Delta smiled at Arcadia. "She's the only mother I've ever known... just as Vulcan is the only father....well, one of two men that I've taken as my fathers.... but she is the only one I've taken as my mother..."

"Well its truely an honor to really meet you Aphrodite" she smiled standing there watching Delta and his mother together. In th eback of her mind she wondered if Aphrodite could sense she was pregnant with Delta's pups.

Aphrodite smiled, and moved over to her, hugging her. She whispered into Arcadia's ear, "I know that you and my adopted son will make beautiful children together..."

Arcadia smiled hugging her back. "Thank you thats really kind to hear from you." he said lovingly.

"You are ever so welcome my dear..."

Delta smiled. "She always told me that I'd find love one day..."

Arcadia let go of Aphrodite and smiled. "I do have to say thank you for giving me the honor of being the woman to fall in love with him" she said with a smile as she rested both of her hands on her stomach unconciously.

"I see what is meant to be, I play no part in the choosing.... though it was something to keep all of those girls that knew nothing of real love from trying to have him..."

Delta just smiled. "Mom..."

Arcadia giggled. "Well I'm thankful you were so succesful so I can have him" she said lovingly going over and hugging Delta's arm.

Delta kissed hier forehead.

"It was also good that Delta never seemed interested in... dating...he wanted family.... Vulcan, Aries and I gave that to him.... "

"And I was happy just to have that..." said Delta.

Arcadia giggled. "Well I hope that I can give him that feeling of family as much as you have" she said hugging his arm lovingly.

Delta nuzzled her head. "You have, my love..."

Arcadia giggled snuggling in his arms. Suddenly though she groaned in pain, she felt a heavy pressure in her abdomin.

Delta looked down at her. "Arcadia...? What's wrong?"

She stumbled over and put her hand on the table while one hand was on her abdomin. "I I don't know it just feels weird like pressure down there its just building down there. Oh god the pups" she was getting scared thinking that she might loose them.

Delta took ahold of her. "Mother..."

Aphrodite hurried over. "Don't worry... it will pass.... I went through it.... you are still coming into your goddess abilities.... so you will be feeling the power more with your pregnancy....."

Delta held her closer to his chest. "I'm here for you, love..."

The pains started to become less.

Tears filled Arcadia's eyes. "Oh I don't like that I don't like that at all" she said as she kept herself from crying as the pains went down.

The pains went fully away.

"Arcadia..." Delta said softly.

Arcadia grabbed a napkin and wiped her eyes. "I don't like that, that makes me scared, what if the power pushes to hard and then next then you know" she whimpered softly and began to cry scared that she might loose their pups.

Aphrodite put a hand on Arcadia's shoulder. "You were over whelmed when you first had your power awoken... that is your pups power mixed with your's and Delta's... it will become easier.... though if you ever feel it becoming worst than it did just now... call on me and I will get help or call on Artemis..."

"Thank you Aphrodite" she said with a soft smile.

"Of course... beautiful child..."

Arcadia smiled and pulled Aphrodite into a hug. "Its an honor to be a part of your family I hope we have many more years of friendship" she said as she let go of her.

Aphrodite laughed lightly, hugging Arcadia back. "Always..."

Arcadia smiled letting go then gently hugged Delra's arm again not knowing what else to say.

"I have to go... if you ever need me... you know how to get ahold of me..." the goddess of love said, and then disappeared.

"Are you sure you are alright?" asked Delta.

Arcadia took a seat at the table holding her hand on her stomach. "I really don't know to tell you the truth, I'm... I'm scared Delta" she looked up at him with tear filled eyes. "I don't want to loose our pups."

"You won't... I'll do anything to protect you and our pups..." Delta wrapped his arms around her, still standing.

Arcadia took deep breaths to keep from crying. How could he protect their pups from her own body?

Delta kissed her forehead. "I love you baby...."

"I love you to honey" she said lovingly burying herself in his chest.

Delta looked down at her with a smile. "My wonderful love...would you come with me back to the bedroom?"

She looked up at him. "Alright" she smiled softly up at him as she stood and took his hand returning to the bedroom.

Delta sat her down on the bed, and then there came a knock at the down. He smiled. "I'll be right back... I'll answer it..."

Arcadia sat there curious on who could be visiting now.

Delta came back in. "Arcadia...?"

"Yes?" she asked curiously.

Delta pulled into view a small box. "I had this rushed out...."

Arcadia blushed and smiled. "Oh Delta you didnt have to get me anything" she said not knowing what it was since the size of the box was misleading.

Delta handed the box over to her. "I wanted to..."

Gently she took the box "Oh sweety" She smiled lovingly and went ahead to open the box.

Inside, there was a box.

Arcadia gently took the smaller box out and opened that.

There was a even smaller box. Delta smiled, laughing a bit.

"Wha? another one?" She giggled and grabbed that out of the box and opened that one.

In this box, Arcadia got her surprise. In the last box, she was greeted with the sight of a beautiful silver ring with several emeralds and white jade stones all coming to form a wonderful image of a flower. Delta knelt infront of her.

Tears filled her eyes, "Oh Delta is this? is this what I think it is?" she asked holding back her need to cry her tears of joy.

"Will you, truly?" he asked softly.

"Oh yes Delta yes of course I'll marry you!" she said and threw herself into his arms.

Delta held her close and tightly. "I love you so much... I don't want to lose you..."

"Baaa!!" came the goat Capri from a corner.

Arcadia yelped falling out of Delta's arms and onto the floor then laughed laying there. "Hello to you too Capri" she sighed.

Capri nuzzled her.

"She's happy for us..." said Delta softly, helping her back up.

((I thought her name was Capa?)) "I know baby I know she just shocked me by suddenly appearing" she giggled giving him a little kiss then went over gently stroking Capa's head. "thank you I'm glad your so happy for us"

Capa nuzzled her hand. Delta smiled. "What would you like to do know? I know that you actually haven't done any thing else with your cousin.....but.... I don't know...."

"My cousian just found the love of her life I'm not going to bother her right now" she smiled at Delta over her shoulder as she scratched Capa gently behind her ear.

"I know... but what would you like to do seeing as you can't really work..."

"Can't work? what do you mean by can't work? this is my frist day of pregnancy, nothing going on nada, the only thing I need to worry about is one of those attacks" she said with a sharp edge to her voice not likeing to be told what she can't do, if she wanted to go to her garage she could go to her garage.

"I... I'm sorry... I... didn't mean to back you mad, Arcadia... I..." Delta said softly.

Arcadia covered her mouth, she couldnt believe she had spoken to Delta like that. "Oh Delta I'm I'm so sorry I didnt mean to say it like that, I I'm sorry" she whimpered as suddenly wolf ears formed ontop of her head and a wolf tail formed tucking between her legs, her ears laid back as she gave heavy whimpers.

"I'm the one that offended you.... love.... I'm so sorry..." he said softly.

"No you know me I don't snap like that baby" she began to cry and sunk to the ground curling up in a ball. It took him a couple of seconds but suddenly Delta realized, she was having moodswings already.

Delta scooped her up. "Sweety... I know...I love you... shhh... it's alright...." he said in a soothing tone.

She buried herself against him in a ball as he carried her to the bed and she found herself sitting on his lap.

"I'm here.... everything is going to be fine..." he whispered.

It wasnt long later when she calmed down to normal but stayed snuggled up to him. "I'm sorry I don't know what came over me" she said as she made her wolf tail and ears vanish.

"it's okay... Arcadia... I just want you happy...." Delta kissed her forehead.

Arcadia nodded softly. "I am happy sweety I promise you that" she said lovingly looking up at him.

Delta nodded. "Now... why don't I treat you to a nice lunch...?"

"But didnt we already just eat?" she asked looking up at him. talking about the brunch they had just had.

"Then desert... to celebrate all that is happening for us..." He kissed her forehead.

"That sounds wonderful. Afterwords would you mind if we go to my garage? I want to just do a real good lock down, I don't trust myself working for while." she said adorably as she snuggled against him.

"Of course, Arcadia... Cheesecake Factory?"

"That sounds marvelous" she kissed his cheek lovingly then went over pulling on a simple pair of flipflops and grabbed her purse.

Delta pulled on his shoes. "Ready?"

"Yep I'm all ready" she smiled lovingly up at him.

Delta took Arcadia's hand, and left with her, and headed down the street. "Now when we get there, what type of dessert would you like?"

"I'm not to sure really to tell you the truth" she giggled snuggling against him. "What about you? do you know?"

"I think chocolate... chocolate lover's...." Delta smiled.

"Chocolate lovers? ooh that sounds devine" he said feeling her stomach suddenly grow hungery at the sound of that.

"Looks like our pups want some too..."

She blushed and giggled. "Yes I guess so" she said lovingly.

They made it to the Cheesecake Factory, Delta having held the door open for her. He then got her seated at a table. "What would you like to drink?"

"Umm this is going to sound silly but, do you have any milk?" she asked

"Yes, we do..."

"Two milks and two Chocolate Lovers..."

The waiter nodded and headed off.

"My silly girl..." Delta smiled.

Arcadia giggled and leaned over giving him a little kiss on the cheek.

Delta stopped her from pulling back, and pulled her back to him, kissing her on the lips.

Arcadia sighed into his mouth as their sat there kissing loving how the moment just felt.

Delta pulled back and the waiter sat the two glasses of milk on the table. "I'll have your cakes out in a moment..."

Delta nodded.

Arcadia smiled and took a sip of her milk.

Delta sipped his own, as just as he was about to speak again, the cakes were placed in front of them. "Thank you..."

The woman nodded, and left.

The Chocolate Lovers cake was several layers of dark chocolate, along with chocolate icing and syrup, and chocolate pieces.

"Wow that looks fantastic!" she said happily and began to eat.

the cake was very very rich.

"MMM.... I know... I love their chocolate cakes...." Delta said, as he ate.

"Oh this is heaven" she said as she ate as well and took a long gulp of her drink.

"And I was just thinking that you were heaven..."

Arcadia blushed. "Awww your so sweet" she said lovingly.

"It is true, my Arcadia..." Delta said softly.

She giggled eating more of her cake blushing softly.

"Would you like a cherry to go with your blush?" Delta asked cutely, smiling.

"Delta your making me blush more" she said adorably as she still had a little cake in her mouth.

"Like it when you're always blushing.... very natural...." he whispered.

"Aww your such a sweety" she smiled and leaned over giving him a chocolate kiss on the lips.

Delta placed his hand behind her head, holding her in the kiss.

Arcadia sighed into the kiss making out with him loving the taste of the experience.

Delta pulled back. "Delicious..." he said and licked his lips.

"MMm indeed" she said happily.

"Next stop...the garage..." Delta said with a smile.

"Yes indeed" she said cutely kissing his cheek. After they paid their bill they headed out walking to her garage.

After a while of walking, Arcadia felt a pain shot through her arm and then the smell of blood hit her nose.

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She rolled him over on his back and straddled his waist pinning him down. "Please" she begged.

Erebus sighed. "I told him that if he were to contact you in any way I would call on my sister and friends, and we would slowly skin and dismember him alive..." he said softly.

"Wow, it really wouldnt be like he didnt deserve it though" she said taking it like it was nothing. She giggled at his expression and leaned down kissing him softly.

Erebus kissed her back. "I love you.... I will protect you..."

"I know you will protect me no matter what, I wish I was strong like you so I could protect you in return though" she said feeling bad that he had to protect her all the time.

"I know that you are strong.... and I know you will...." he said, kisses the top of her head.

She got off of him and laid down next to him once more. "thank you for believing in me" she said softly and love filled.

"I have always believed in you...." he said looking down at her, kissing her forehead.

"Was it me? or was it pheobe you always believed in?' she asked laying there. She hadnt wanted to ask but it was true even though they were teh same spirit her and her previous self were two totally different women.

"I believed that she could do anything she wanted.... I believe the same thing for you.... even before I realized you were her reborn..." He said then kissed her.

Tavia slid one arm around his neck kissing him back happily when he pulled back she gazed deeply into his eyes with a smile. "I love you Erebus" she said happily.

"I love you Tavia..."

Tavia pulled him down kissing him once more tasting that sweet taste that was the man of her dreams. She pulled back then slid against him into his arms never wanting to leave the warmth, comfort and happiness that was this man.

Erebus held her in his arms. She felt him move his arm, and then put it back around her.

"what was that about?" she asked curiously opening her eyes again looking up at him.

Erebus looked down, wearing sunglasses. "Hmmm...?"

Tavia cocked an eyebrow curiously. "What's up with these?" she asked playfully tapping the side of them gently.

Erebus just smiled, looking at her. "Your world of light is reversed to me.... The day light is like the night for me.... that's all.... I don't where them all the time.... but I'm not going to be out in the nights filled with light so..."

"Wait what?" she asked confused.

"I see the night as if it were the day...."

"Oh well then now I understand," she giggled before she yawned and snuggled against him. "So are you going to sleep wtih those on?" she asked curiously.

"No.... but I'm not going to sleep just yet..... I want to just hold you..." he whispered.

"Mmm ok" she yawned and snuggled against his chest and soon he felt her breathing deepen as she drifted off to sleep in his arms.

Erebus squeezed her gently to him, as he stared at the ceiling through his sunglasses, deep in thought.

Tavia seemed truely happy for once in a long time curled up against him.

Tavia dreamt of her and Erebus. They were walking in a beautiful garden of moon lilies.

Tavia went over to the lillies and gently leaned down smelling one. "I havent seen Moon Lillies in so long" she said softly as she gently ran her finger over it.

"You use to say... that they were a sign that your mother was watching over you...... even after her death...." the dream Erebus said.

Tavia nodded, she had fuzzy memory of her saying that as Pheobe. "My mother, for this body she used to say that Moonlillies grew where the tears of the moon fell" she gently plucked one and tucked it into her pony tail.

Erebus pulled her into a warm hug. "I just want you to be careful.... Zeus is dangerous...."

"I know Erebus, I will be as careful as I can but Zeus is powerful and a trickster as well to get whatever he wants" she said looking up at him.

"I just don't want to lose you....neither does Helios, Eos, or Nyx.....not even Apollo or Artemis want to lose you..... "

"And I do not want to loose you either but, the thing is; sometimes death is needed in the world to push something greater along in life." she said as she pulled back from the hug ((Is this a pheobe flashback?))

((Yes... it is before she starts taking on the role that Selene had, as the Moon....))

The dream Erebus nodded. "Just remember, life is also need for something great to happen in life as well...."

Pheobe gently patted Erebus's arm, "yes but just know Erebus if something does happen to me, I will return, I may not remember you or the family but I will return, reborn and ready to come back to my family." she said looking up into his eyes

Erebus nodded, and kissed her forehead. "I know, my little niece," he said, smiling. "Just as your mom and father will return to us again, as will the rest of the Zodiacs and Gods and Goddesses that have lost their lives...."

"I hope I'm still around when they return" she had been having a feeling on the air that she wouldnt be here longer, that she wouldnt see her parents reborn.

Tavia woke up.

Tavia blinked a couple times getting her barrings in her dark room. The dream had been so real. she sighed happily as Erebus was snuggled to her back. His strong warrior's body a steady reminder that she was safe and loved. She gently reached her hand over and stroked his hip just loving the feel of his skin beneath her fingers. her beautiful warrior of the shdows.

"I...love you... Tavia..." she heard him mutter in his sleep.

Tavia smiled lovingly hearing those words from the man of her dreams. she rolled over gently so not to wake him, in the darkness she gently traced the strong lines of his body with her finger memorizing each line, each peice of the man that had stolen her heart away.

Tavia.... the voice in her head was hard and unloving. Her father's voice.

Tavia's soul froze hearing that voice she thought long gone from her life. she wiped her mind of everything making it blank as best as she could. If it really was him she would not respond that man was dead to her.

Oh Tavia... come out come out where ever you are...

Tavia kept her mind as clear as possible trying not to give anything away but while she did she didnt realize that her grip on Erebus's side had tightened from her fear as tears silently went down her cheeks.

"Tavia....." came Erebus's worried voice.

"He's here..." she whispered her eyes closed tight as tears continued to streak down her cheeks. "My father" gently she laid her forehead against his and opened her mind up to his so he could hear what she had heard her fathers voice and feel him probing inside of her trying to find her. "He's here Erebus.."

Tavia felt her mind fill with shadows and darkness, but not the shadows or darkness of her past, it was Erebus's shadow, coming form him.

Tavia curled into the warm and loving feeling of the shadows feeling their curess as she curled into the embrace. "Erebus" she whispered softly clinging to his body in the physical and Metaphysical level.

"He's gone...love..."

"thank you Erebus" she whispered calming down as she held herself against him. Her heart was aching for his warm embrace to chase away the shadows. "How could he be here?" she asked softly.

"There are portals all over the world.... that lead from this one to others..... yet your's is in Zeus's bed chambers....."

"That confuses me all the more on how my father made it here." she buried her face against his chest, she was really shaken over all of this.

"It is possible that... Zeus is helping him...."

She gave a shudder of her body and sobs filled her. If it was true she was doomed she would be back in that dungeon of her fathers and have no power against him.

Erebus pulled her closer to him. "Tavia.... I will not let him touch you again.... you have family that will help you and my love for you...."

Tavia calmed down against him. "by the heavens I love you so much what would I do without you?" she asked softly.

"Don't think about that, love...."

Tavia nodded as she wiped what was left of her tears from her cheeks. Her stomach rumbled a little bit in hunger. "hey why don't I make us some breakfast" she smiled at him as she climbed out of bed. she pulled on her nighty from the night before. she loved the feel of silk against her body. Walking out, she headed to the kitchen to see what their was to make in her place.

She found her kitchen pcked with any thing she needed.

Tavia giggled. "Erebus you sweet man" she sighed happily and went to work to make something for her and the man of her dreams.

Of course I am....as you are a sweet and sexy woman...

"Awwww Erebus" she sighed happily and hugged herself a moment as she got back to work. She looked over her shoulder in the direction of her bedroom and gently bit her bottom lip thinking of him. he was truly an amazing man. she then looked ahead again as she got to making some pancakes for the two of them.

Why don't you add in what is in that green jar there...?

Tavia giggled. "If you want to help cook why don't you come out here and join me?" she asked playfully. she would love to see him padding around her kitchen in nothing but his boxers anyway so she hoped he would join her

Erebus came out, smiling. "Check the jar..."

Tavia eyed him curiously "Alright then" she smiled and turned her back to him as she reached over and grabbed the jar opening it.

Inside was filled with chocolate chips.

Tavia squeeled. "Oh Erebus your so sweet." she went over to him and wrapped her arms around his neck giving him a big kiss.

Erebus kissed her back. "I thought you'd enjoy those.... especially in your pancakes..."

"Your so cute, thank you for all of this" she gave him a quick little kiss before she turned and got back to work on their breakfast.

Erebus wrapped his arms around Tavia's waist as she worked.

Tavia giggled and leaned back in his arms against his chest as she worked. "Mmmm now this is how mornings are supposed to be" she said in a sexy tone snuggled up with him as she continued to work.

"Oh really..." he said sexily.

"MMmm yes, waking up after an amazing night with a sexy man and cooking a hardy breakfast with said man, and stealing some yummy kisses inbetween, thats a perfect morning for me" she said seductively leaning back and giving his chin a little kiss.

Erebus kissed her neck as she cooked.

She was in pure bliss standing there with him this is what she dreamed of when she dreamed of falling for someone just having this loving connection with another. Soon breakfast was finished and she was setting the table. She grabbed a glass of milk and a bottle of Syrup for them. "Ready to eat?" she asked.

"Of course... it smells perfect, love..."

"Aww thank you" she stole a quick kiss from him before she sat down and they began to eat together. Gently she tucked her hair behidn her ear as she began to munch into her pancakes.

Erebus sat down, and started eating. "Mmmmm... better than perfect...."

"Really? you mean that?" she asked adorably looking at him with those big gorgeous blue eyes of hers.

"Yes... amazing..."

Tavia blushed bright red. "Awwwww your so sweet" she hid behind her hair feeling so shy at that moment.

"Tavia... please don't hide your ears..."

She blushed and nodded tucking her hair behind her ears. "But only for you" she said lovingly.

"You are beautiful...as you are...." he said, and she felt that there was no charm around her ears.

Tavia turned red feeling her ears werent hidden then looked down at her hand seeing her ring was gone. "When did you?" she looked at him confused.

"You looked as you should when you sleep.... like a goddess...." Erebus said with a smile, and kissed her ear, then cheek, then lips.

Tavia sighed into his lips kissing him back. In his eyes she did feel like a goddess, she felt truely beautiful.

"My Love...My Tavia..."

"Oh Erebus, I love you so much" she wrapped her arms around his neck feeling so happy she glanced at the clock and realized what time it was. "Oh no I need to get ready for work." she let go of him and gave him a deep kiss she then pulled back and took her juice chugging it down. Afterwords she turned and headed off to her bedroom to go get ready for her new job.

Erebus laughed watching her go.

"Oh what to wear! Oh I want to look good but what to wear!" she yelled at herself trying to pick something out.

"YOu don't have to be as formal as you had to be...!" came Erebus's voice.

"I still want to make a good impression on my first day." she said as she pulled off her nighty then pulled on cute lacy pair of teal underwear with a matching bra then went back to her closet looking at all her suites.

"They love anything.... I know I would...."

Tavia looked over her shoulder and smiled at Erebus who was standing in the doorway now. "Unfortunately I don't have the luck of having you as my boss though" she winked playfully then looked back at her stuff. she picked out a sleek black pinstripe knee length skirt and wore a gorgeous sapphire blue silk blouse with it. Gently she smoothed out the sides. "There, how does that look?" she asked looking at him.

"Wonderful... you may not have me as a boss... but you do have one of your father's old friends as a boss...."

Tavia looked at him nervously. "Oh are you serious?...." she was so nervous now that her heart beat spiked a bit.

"Not that father...." Erebus said calmly, hugging her close. "I'd never do that to you....."

Tavia buried herself against him in the hug. "thank you" she said softly and lovingly.

"You're welcome love..."

Tavia stole a kiss. "Now where is my ring so I can put it on?" she asked standing there looking up at him. He wasnt going to break her of hiding her ears that easily.

"Why do you want to hide them from the gods and creatures at Epsilon Archer?"

"I just don't feel comfortable having them in the open" she said softly and rubbed her ears.

Erebus kissed her back, and Tavia felt something slip onto her finger.

Tavia pulled back from the kiss and smiled up at him. "Thank you" she said happily.

Erebus nodded. "Close your eyes love..."

"alright" sne said and gently closed her eyes for him.

"Welcome Miss Tavia..." came the CEO's voice.

Tavia opened her eyes to see that she was at epsilon archer and Saw Epsilon standing there. "Hi there its good to see you again Epsilon I'm excited to start my day" gently she bowed her head to him in a greeting.

"Tavia, here my name is Matthew...." he said with a smile.

"Oh I'm so sorry sir I kind of spaced it" she turned red feeling so embarressed.

"Tavia.. there is no need for the use of sir.... we are all friends here...now if you talk to my secretary she will tell you where you need to go... I unfortunate can't take you myself... I have some old friends that I need to talk to....but I would hope that you'd like to meet them too... I will be sure to introduce them...."

"I don't mean to be rude but maybe another day Matthew today I just want to get settled into my new job if that is alright with you?" she asked standing there watching him.

"Oh Tavia... that is perfectly fine," Matthew said with a smile. "I was just making a comment.... and I like those that are gifted in some way, to at least be aquinted..." He had a smile on his face.

"Right of course I totally understand" she smiled and nodded to him. "Well I'm going to head off to work, Until later" she gave another small bow of the head and turned heading off leaving the office to start her new job.

A woman came up to her as she walked down the hall. "Hello, Tavia.... how are you?" she said with a smile.

"I'm well thank you, how are you?" she asked being nice she didnt know this woman but she wasnt going to be rude.

"It's Thothoria.... and I am fine as well.... so is Erebus going to be moving in with you? Are is he and she sister still going to be sharing that apartment on 5th street?" she asked with a smile.

"I'm not really sure to tell you the truth he and I havent talked about it." she was curious now about it, Her arpartment was tiny and really wasnt meant for two people. She wondered about that weather or not they would do something as big as that yet. "May I ask why your curious about it... and how you know about him and I?" she asked shyly trying not to be rude.

"It is my job to know... as it is my father's..... Phoebe...."

Tavia took a step back nervously from this woman. She was making her really uncomfortable.

"My father is Thoth... the Egyptian god of Knowledge... you have nothing to fear from me.... I was just curious.... I am here to show you where you will be working... and introduce you to everyone aroung.... I did not mean to frighten you...."

"I'm sorry I'm just easily frightened and thank you I can't wait to see around this amazing place" she said holding her hands infront of her.

"It's not problem.... I'm used to freaking people out with my knowledge..."

Walking along with her she eyed the woman curiously. She recognized her from somewhere. Suddenly it hit her. "Wait arent you the Actor Marek's Manager?" she asked confused now on why she would also be working there at Epsilon Archer.

Thothoria nodded, smiling at her. "Yes, I am... I'm also in charge of media affairs here at Epsilon Archer... I am sure that you and I will be working together a lot..."

Tavia nodded in understanding. "yes of course." she knew that in legal matters with whatever lawyer she was paired with she would probably be at meetings taking notes on what was happening.

"Now to tell you, you will be incharge of your own set of affairs... which is also why I was saying that we will be working closely together...."

"Wait I'm what? I thought I was just getting hired to be a secretary to someone in your lawfirm." she said worriedly.

"We had someone leave us.... family reasons... you were going to be he's secretary, but Matthew thought you would be prefect to take over...."

"But I'm not trained as a Lawyer I can't take over a position like that" she was getting worried.

"Which is why you and I will be working together.... I am not the daughter of a god of knowledge for nothing you know," she said smiling.

"Oh I see now" Tavia said in shock hearing this. She was excited but deep in the pit of her stomach she was frightened like crazy.

"I will be working with you the hold time...."

"Right of course" Tavia said nervously as they walked together to who knows where.

"Let me show you to your new office..."

"Alright sounds good" she said with a smile she was excited to see Erebus that night and talk to him about all of this.

Thothoria opened the door to one of the office rooms. The room was large, with a large cherry wood desk, and a sleek black computer on it. "You can decorate the room as you wish..."

"Oh wow" she walked over to the window and gazed out at the amazing view. "This office is amazing, and I really get it?" she asked not believing it.

"Yes you do...." Thothoria said, with a smile.

"I hope I can do you proud Miss Thothoria" Tavia said with a smile before giving a quick bow to her.

"I know you will, Tavia... you have the skills and personality..."

"I never imagined myself with the personality of a lawyer" she said thinking of all the lawyers she had worked with.

"It takes all kinds," she said.

"I could deffinantly understand that. So what type of Law will I be practicing working here?" she asked as she went over and ran her fingers across the rich wood desk.

"You will be making sure that everything is done legally within the eyes of the media......"

"Right of course I can understand that." Tavia said nodding and was curious on what to do next.

"If you would like time to decorate your office...."

"Oh well alright then that sounds great" she smiled and thought about it as she looked around. "Is it alright if I take all day? I want to go out and buy a few things for the place."

"Yes that sounds just fine..." Thothoria said with a smile.

"Oh wonderful thank you so much Miss Thothoria" she held her purse in her hands tight and gave a little bow as she walked towards Thothoria and the door "I'm going to head out and get right to work" she grinned and headed out to go see if she could find Erebus, maybe he would like to join her.

"I wish you well for this day..."

"You as well Thothoria" She smiled and headed off. She left the building and began to walk home thinking to herself on her decorations for her office and excited that she was going to become a lawyer. She wondered what Erebus would think.

Tavia's wrist was grabbed, and she was pulled into an alley. "Hello Tavia..." growled the voice of her ex-boss.

An icey chill ran down her spine. "Get away from me you bastard!" she screamed at him and slammed her heel onto his foot to try and get him to let go tears filled her eyes as she was petrified on what might happen if she didnt get away.

"You don't have that little boy toy to protect you today..."

"Get away from me! I don't work for you and I never will!" she screamed at him as the tears went down her cheeks and she fought to get free.

"I will have you... and your body!" he said and backhanded her.

Her head whipped to the side her heart was aching she had just found the man of her dreams and this bastard was going to rape her and probably kill her "Get away from me you pig!" she screamed at the top of her lungs.

The guy then got slugged, and Tavia was pulled from him. Female arms wrapped around Tavia. "Shhh....I'm a friend...."

Tavia could see Erebus pounding her ex-boss.

Tavia sobbed into the womans arms trusting her that she was a friend.

"Nyx... take her home... I've got him..." shouted Erebus.

Tavia felt the woman nod, and then the scene ans sounds disappeared, and they reappeared in Tavia's livingroom.

Tavia sat on her bed and sobbed. She was shaking badly from the fear that still racked her.

"Erebus won't let him get away with that, Tavia.... no one touches someone he cares about.... not after what happened to your mother Selene and to yourself when you were Phoebe...."

Tavia nodded as she sat there and hugged herself she calmed down enough and relaxed a bit sitting there. She really didnt trust her voice at the moment.

Nyx hugged her. "Shh.... it will be alright..."

Tavia hugged her back and suddenly began crying again.

"He loves you dearly.... as do I..."

Tavia rubbed the tears from her eyes then looked up at the woman. "your, your his sister Nyx arent you? he speaks very highly of you" she said trying to regain her composer.

"Yes," Nyx nodded. "I am so happy that Erebus has someone important in his life.... and for it to be our neice, that just makes me happy that our family is at least coming back together..."

Tavia sat there and wiped her eyes a bit more. "I'm glad to hear that me being here makes you happy" she said softly.

"Tavia.... no matter what you'd make anyone happy in this family just by being apart of it.... whether you were Phoebe reborn or not... but you being both is just perfect...." Nyx said, kissing Tavia's forehead.

"thank you Nyx you are so very kind" she said looking up at her.

"Thank you...." Nyx said.

"Yes she is very kind, when she is in a good mood..." came Erebus's voice laughing lightly.

Tavia spun around to where the voice was coming from and saw Erebus standing there. "Oh Erebus!" she lept over the couch into his arms as suddenly she began to start crying once more as she buried herself in his arms into his chest.

Erebus's arms wrapped around her, and he kissed her head. "It's okay now, love..." he whispered.

Tavia nodded calming down but still snuggled in his arms.

"I love you soo much... I'm sorry I didn't get there sooner..." he whispered.

"I'm ok Erebus, you got there before he could do any real damage to me thats the important part" she said looking up at him. "And I love you so much to, you came to my rescue thats the important part to me" she smiled at him.

Erebus kissed her.

Tavia kissed him back for a few moments then pulled back. "Well other then all of that I've had a good day." she giggled putting on a strong face for Erebus.

"I'm glad, love... how was it?"

"It went really well, I'm actually not going to be a secretary their going to be giving me a position as a lawyer in the company and Thothoria who says she si the daughter of the Egyptian god of wisdom is going to teach me and help me" she said smiling at him. "Thothoria gave me the day off to decorate my office and I was coming home to see if you were here to tell you what had gone on."

"That's great... and I'm really glad that Thothoria is helping you..."

"Its all thanks to you though" she said lovingly wrapping her arms around his neck and pulling him down into a deep passionate loving kiss.

"Erebus has always been this way..." came Nyx's voice.

Tavia pulled back blushing bright red. "Oh I'm so sorry please forgive me for doing that" she said standing there and looked down feeling so embarresed that she had done that while Erebus's sister was in the room.

Nyx laughed. "Don't worry about it...."

"Alright if you say so" Tavia said shyly and adorably.

"She is soo cute, Erebus..."

"I know... she is... and beautiful..."

A bright red blush creeped across her cheeks as she hid behind her hair. "Thank you" she said softly and adorably.

Erebus kissed her neck.

Tavia turned deeper red at the feeling that made her melt in his arms like honey. "Erebus! Not in front of your sister" she said shyly she was getting really tempted to get him alone right after Nyx left.

Nyx laughed. "Thank you Tavia for coming into his life...."

"Its me who should be thanking him for coming into my life" she said in a loving tone as she turned her head to the side and looked up at Erebus behind her.

Erebus smiled down at her.

Nyx smiled. "It takes a special person to light the lives of those who see darkness all the time..."

Tavia bowed her head gently in honored. "Thank you those words are a true honor coming from a woman such as you Lady Nyx" she said as she stood straight up again.

Nyx and Erebus laughed. "I am nothing more than the night skies... I am no lady... but thank you for honoring me as such..."

Tavia blushed feeling stupid, she didnt understand what they meant by that. She slightly shrank into herself feeling out of place at that moment.

Erebus whispered into her ear. "She means no one really notices us unless to comment on the shadows or on the night sky..."

"Oh alright then" she said understanding a little better but not much; it was going to be hard getting used to Erebus's world.

"We are two of many gods and goddesses that don't have many people remembering who we are or were..." Erebus said.

Tavia gently nodded in understanding, she didnt know this worlds mythology that well at all but she understood what he meant by that.

Nyx looked out the window. "I should get going, I have to watch the skies carefully...."

Erebus nodded.

"It was really nice to meet you Lady Nyx" she said giving her head a little bow. "I hope to see you again soon." she smiled.

"We are family... you won't be able to keep me away..." Nyx smiled at her, and then just disappeared.

She turned around and faced Erebus now. "Now its time for you to continue what you started while your sister was here" she said playfully moving her hair to the side off of her neck and she reached down and undid the top couple of buttons on her blouse playfully.

Erebus growled low with a smile. "And about decorating your office?"

"I think Thorthoria would understand it taking just a little longer" she giggled walking into his chest and wrapping her arms around his neck gazing up at him.

Erebus wrapped his arms around her, and kissed her passionately. He pulled her into the room, and started kissing her neck.

She laid her head back and moaned happily at the feeling of what the man of her dreams was doing. As his mouth kissed and pleasured her neck she gently tugged him back and fell backwards onto the bed pulling him down ontop of her.

Erebus continued, and moved down as he undid her top.

Tavia giggled laying there under him. "Mmmm your so bad" she said playfully as she ran one of her hands through his lush hair.

Erebus undid her skirt and kissed above her pantieline.

She squeeked and giggled at the feeling and just continued to lay there and let him enjoy and have his fun.

Erebus growled low. "You sure you want to do this again so soon, love..."

"I wouldnt have offered if I didnt" Tavia said pushing herself up on her elbows looking at him. "Unless you don't want to" she said in a kinda sad tone thinking he might not want to.

Erebus moved forward, and kissed her passionately in answer.

Tavia squeeked and moaned softly melting into the kiss with him her hand plunged into his hair. She pulled back from his lips. "So unfair here you are dressed and I'm down to my undies" she said playfully before kissing him again giving his bottom lip a little nip here and there to make it all the more arrousing.

Oh really... came his voice in her head. Against her skin, his clothes seemed to disappear.

Tavia groaned happily against his lips. Feeling skin on skin did her in and she was totally his. They melted into another romantic deep and passionate dance of 'happy hour'

When they were done Tavia was snuggled up to his chest feeling so deliciously good all over, she laid there gently tracing the curves of his muscles. "MMMmmm sooo good" she said happily.

Erebus kissed her neck. "I agree whole heartedly..."

"Good I would be depressed if you didnt" she said jokingly as she giggled at the feeling of his lips on her neck. "But unfortunately" she pushed herself up "I have to go out to the decorating store now to decorate my new office" she said adorably looking so beautiful with her long blonde hair hanging around her body.

"Oh really.... and what would you be buying at said decorating store...my love..."

Tavia playfully strattled his waist sitting ontop of him. "Well maybe a couple of plants, a couple of paintings, Its a big space I have alot of choices, I was thinking of maybe even putting a small couch in to." She said looking down at him.

"Oh..." he said smiling up at her. "And how will you be getting said couch in?"

Tavia laid back down ontop of him and snuggled against his warm muscular body. "You do have a good point forget about the couch" she said thinking of the space.

"Giving up the couch, are we? And I was thinking about helping you out there..."

"no its alright I'm fine without a couch" She giggled and leaned in kissing him softly.

"Awww..." Erebus said with a mock sad face. "And I was planning on chrisining the couch and the office with you...."

Tavia turned bright red then got a mischevious smile. "Well if thats the case." she leaned down kissing him again. "We'll deffinantly have to get one now" she said before kissing over the line of his jaw down to his neck.

"Exactly...." he laughed, and then fliped her. "Got you..." He started to kiss at her neck.

Tavia squeeked and giggled laying there under him, she sighed melting into the feeling as she slid her hand into his hair loving the feeling. "Erebus" she giggled happily. While he was distracted by kissing her neck, she slid her leg up around his waist. Suddenly next thing he knew he was on his back under her. "Now I've got you" she said in a sexy purr to her voice.

"Really, now...." he smiled back.

"Mmmm yep" she said playfully holding her hands on his shoulders now holding him down under her with a sexy loving gaze.

Erebus disappeared into the shadows. Oh really love...

Tavia yelped as she suddenly collapsed on the bed then cracked up laughing as she rolled over onto her back. She gently pushed herself up onto her elbows. "I guess not." she said not really looking anywhere since he was in the shadows.

Arms wrapped around her from behind, and kisses were laid upon her neck.

Tavia giggled laying her head to the side. "Mmmm right there baby" she said looking at Erebus out of the corner of her eyes as she laid back into his arms loving the feeling of having him hold her like this. "From the feel of it I would say you don't want me to leave this bed for awhile" she said playfully and giggled as she felt his arms around her waist tighten a little bit and she felt his lust and love curess her.

"Would you want me to leave?"

"Hell no" she purred out snuggling with him. "So I was talking to Thothoria this morning and she said that you and your sister live in a place on 5th Street, thats a pretty high class area over there" She said as she looked at the room her place was nice but it was no where near the kinds of apartments on 5th Street.

"Yeah...." he whispered into her skin as he continued to kiss her neck. "Years of savings for that..."

"Gods have savings accounts?" she asked playfully as she then let out a soft moan the more he worked on her neck, he could tell by the way her voice had drawn off at the end she was really getting into what he was doing to her.

"Some Gods and Goddesses.... just take.... others work as mortals do, as to not seem to out do....." he said inbetween kisses.

"I see" she moaned softly. Suddenly she turned around in his arms and wrapped her arms around his neck. "We'll continue this later less talky now and more" she kissed him on the lips. "kissy and who knows what else" she said seductively gazing deeply into hsi eyes.

Erebus took her into another bout of 'happy hour'. "I love you so much..."

"And I love you so much as well my handsome man" she sighed into his chest, she was exhausted now and deffinantly didnt want to get out of bed.

"You're office... sweety..."

"oh thats right" she giggled pushing herself up. "you just wore me out so good" she smiled and kissed his cheek before climbing out of bed to get dressed.

"Tavia... you know you like it..."

"Oh I know" she winked playfully as she pulled her bra on then pulled on a simple but cute pair of dress pants along with a blue blouse. She went to the bathroom and began to touch up her makeup for going out she had plenty of time luckily to go decorating shopping.

Erebus came in behind her, hugging her, black pants and shirt on. "I'll be going with you..."

"Your going to be bored though" she said playfully as she fixed her eyeliner then put on a bit of lipstick that made her lips look very tempting to kiss before she turned around in his arms and faced him.

Erebus smiled a bit, and said, "No I won't be.... I'll have an angel to watch..."

"Awwww Erebus" She melted from how sweet he was she wrapped her arms around his neck and gave him a little kiss. "Now come on lets get going" she smiled and grabbed a pair of simple black wedge sandles and her purse then held her hand out to him.

Erebus took her hand, and lead her to the door, opening it for her.

"thank you" she walked out then locked the door behind them. "So is it alright if we take my car?" she asked looking up at him as they walked into the elevator.

"That is fine, Tavia..." Erebus replied with a smile.

Tavia smiled up at him then looked ahead as they rode down the elevator together. Soon they were in her car and on the road heading to a decorating store that Tavia knew of.

Erebus had his arm around her shoulders as they drove.

It wasnt long when they pulled into a parking lot. "This place is ok, Its a good price thats why I like it" she said as she turned off the car. Then she climbed out. 

Erebus nodded, following behind her.

They headed in together. It was kind of a homey feel but also it didnt seem very high quality in its items either. Tavia began to walk around looking at the show room just checking things out seeing if anything caught her eyes.

There were a few little homey thing here and there, but nothing really 'I am a lawyer'.

None of it said I am a lawyer but she didnt have the money for those fancy boutiques and she wasnt planning on letting Erebus buy anything for her.

Erebus walked around. "Do you mind if I get you a very nice gift for your office?"

"Yes I would mind I don't want you spending any money on me Erebus" she said as she went over to a mirror hanging up on the wall that had a dingey frame.

Erebus walked over to it. "Spica..." he whispered. Tavia could see his was that of surprise.

"Huh?" Tavia looked at him confused them back at the mirror.

"This mirror... it had been Spica's.... it needs to be cleaned up..." he said. Erebus then whispered, "Real...gold..." Then back to his normal voice, he said, "Spica had been one of the Zodiac..." ((SORRY FORGOT THE C))

"Wow what great luck" Tavia smiled at him then looked over the mirror. "it must hold great memories for you, you should deffinantly buy it for yourself." she said looking back at him and putting her hand on his arm.

"We need to buy is for Spica... all the Zodiac that had been killed are being reborn...."

"Then buy it you silly man" she said giving him a little bump with her butt.

Erebus just looked down at her. "I am... silly woman..." he said jokingly, taking the mirror down. "I'm sure that she wouldn't mind it being in your office til she is found..."

"oh no Erebus I wouldnt feel right having it in my office I don't even know the woman and I just wouldnt feel right having it." she said shyly blushing, it held memories to Erebus but not to her she didnt know this Spica he spoke of.

"Spica gave her art to everyone she saw as family.... you would be included in that... your father worked will with her and her husband, both fellow Zodiac...." Erebus kissed her neck.

Tavia squeeked and giggled. "Alright I'll take the mirror in my office then" she smiled lovingly up at him. "But I still have alot to do to decorate the place since its a big office." she smiled then began her little hunt again for more decorations.

Tavia actually found some more treasures in their own right that would personalize the office to her, including a large black leather couch, with silver thread.

"Now all I need is a couple of plants and I'll have a great office." she smiled standing there as they waited for the cashier to finish ringing up everything she purchase and put in the delievery order for tomorrow.

"And do not forget, we need some cleaner to clean up the mirror..." Erebus said once the cashier was finished with their purchase. "I do know a small shop that sells some of the most beautiful flowers around..."

"Potted flowers or cut flowers because I would prefer potted flowers." she said looking up at him but then looked at the man as he came out of the office. "So is everything all set to go?" she asked with a smile.

"Yes ma'am..."

"Never cut unless it is for the health of the flowers..."

"thank you sir for everything you've done I'll be waiting for the delivery noon sharp" she smiled tkaing her card and putting it back into her wallet then with their other items in tow she walked out with Erebus. "So that deffinantly answers my question then on the plants" she giggled and nuzzled his arm as they walked together out to her car.

"I hope that you like moonlilies..."

"They have moonlillies?!" she asked excitedly.

"Yes... it is not your normal floral shop..." he said with a smile, helping to put things into the car.

"Oh now I'm all the more excited to go" she smiled as they closed the trunk. "So should I drive and you give me directions or do you want to drive?" she asked curiously looking up at him.

"You can drive...." Erebus said with a smile.

"Ok sounds good" she got up on her tip toes and gave him a little kiss then smiled getting into the drivers seat.

Erebus climbed into the car. "Just go towards west..."

"Yes sir hunky captain sir" she said playfully and gave him a little wink then pulled out of the parking lot as they headed out.

"You know, you will have something coming because of that...."

"Oh am I now?" she asked playfully glancing at him out of the corner of her eye seductively before looking back at the road.

"Don't make me do something right now...."

She sighed playfully "Fine I'll be good" she said jokingly and looked at him with a playful grin as they were stopped at a red light. "But you know it would be fun though, but no no I'll be good" she smiled and looked ahead again as the light turned green and they continued on their way

At the next light, Erebus quickly grabbed her and kissed her on the lips.

Tavia gasped and blushed during the kiss then let out a long and happy sigh when he pulled back. "you are so bad" she giggled adorably as she continued on their way.

"That's what I've been told..."

"Well I should say bad in the really good way" she said playfully reaching over and running her hand over his inner thigh.

Erebus frooze a bit, growling. "Up... there..." Up a head was a small home with a huge garden around it.

She pulled her hand away giggling as she drove up and found a place to park on the side of the road. "Oooh thats really pretty" she said looking at the house.

"I thougt you might like it.... Fauna and her daught Flora live here.... and work here...." Erebus said as he got out of the car.

"Those names sound familliar" she said as she made sure no one was coming then got out of the car quickly then went around to the other side where he was. She hit the button on her key chain to lock it then gently took Erebus's arm.

"they are the names of those of nature..."

"Thats right" she said remembering her night classes she had taken here in the human realm as she walked with Erebus.

"Little Flora is so cute...I know that you will love them...."

Tavia smiled with her head on his shoulder. She was nervous to meet them though, she was nervous to meet any of Erebus's friends because of the chance that they would recognize her as Pheobe. It made her uncomfortable when people did that but she wasnt going to let Erebus know that. So she walked with him listening to him talking about Flora and Fauna.

"Tavia... there were some god and goddesses who job was so important to the they never spent time in the clouds..." Erebus said. "I only know these to personally because of finding little Flora wondering some woods late at night...."

Tavia gently nodded. "I understand" she said looking up at him.

Erebus lead her into the garden, heading up to the door. When he was about to knock, they heard, "Erebus!" A little girl came riding up to them.

Tavia smiled, the little girl was absolutely adorable.

"How are you Flora?"

"I'm great! Auntie's back!"

"She...is?"

Tavia just stood there watching.

"Yep! I think Auntie's gone off to find Uncle and my cousin...."

Tavia looked up at Erebus curiously not knowing what was going on, Maybe it was a bad idea to come with him here since it seems that its family business going on that he knows about. She felt out of place.

"I'm happy you found her after so many years, Flora... I'm sure Fauna is excited..."

"She is...oooohh Erebus has a girlfrind!"

Erebus smiled, looking over at Tavia with a slight blush on his cheeks. "Yes... but I see her as much more... She is my soul..."

Flora smiled up at Tavia.

Tavia blushed and smiled up at Erebus lovingly then looked down at Flora. "its really nice to meet you Flora my name is Tavia, Erebus has told me such wonderful things about you" she said sweetly.

"Yay! I'm glad he did....!" Flora said.

A female voice broke the area, and said, "Erebus saved her...."

Tavia looked up to see where the voice came from.

There was a young beautiful woman walking out towardst them from the house. "Good to see you again Erebus... I'm sure that Flora has already told you..."

Erebus nodded. "Those that have lost their lives are being reborn and are awakening to their destinies..." Erebus looked back at Tavia. "This is Tavia... my love..."

Tavia bowed gracefully to Fauna. "It is an honor to meet you Miss Fauna like your beautiful daughter here Erebus has said wonderful things about you" she said standing back up once more with a smile.

Fauna giggled. "She's cute Erebus.... I'm happy for you......"

Tavia blushed softly standing there.

Erebus wrapped his arm around Tavia. "Thank you Fauna... She is the best...."

Tavia blushed redder as she leaned into his body. "So Erebus tells me that you have an amazing flower selection here." she said with a smile

Fauna nodded. "Flora is very good at what she does...."

Flora smiled proudly.

Tavia smiled, "Well I would be honored to see the great work you did flora, would you take me to see them?" she asked as she let go of Erebus's side and went over to Flora.

"Yep..." Flora took Tavia's hand, pulling her off to see the flowers. The garden was huge and beautifully keep.

"Oh wow Flora your garden is beautiful" she smiled gazing at it all.

"Thank you... awww... the jasmines... no..." Flora went over to the flowers. The jasmines were wilting.

"Aww" Tavia felt sad seeing Flora's beautiful work wilting.

Flora sighed, then smiled, touching the flowers. The flowers shimered and then looked better than ever.

"Oh wow thats amazing Flora" she said looking at the flowers. "You are one very talented girl" she smiled.

"She is the child goddess of plants...." came Erebus's voice in her ear. "You can't hide much from these two.... Fauna is the goddess of animals... the aunt Flora was talking about, Fauna's sister... her name was Fenoria... the goddess of the havest, freedom.... the goddess of all nature...."

Tavia jumped and turned seeing Erebus standing there. "Jeese Erebus you scared me half to death" she said blushing. "And thats really neat though on who they are" she smiled.

"Sorry love," he said with a smile. "Flora there won't age til she wishes to...."

"How come?" she asked looking at him curiously.

"Because..." he whispered. "She doesn't wish to live her mom a lone...."

"Awww" Tavia said sweetly and smiled up at Erebus then looked at Flora again, she hoped that if she ever became a mother she would be good and have that good of a bond.

"They are both very sweet...."

She nodded "Very sweet indeed" she then began to walk around the Garden looking at the amazing plants. "Wow" she whispered softly gazing at them all.

"You can choose anything you want..." came Flora's voice.

"Really? are you sure?" she asked not wanting to take anything special from such an amazing garden.

"Yes..." said Flora with a big smile. "Anything...."

"Aww thank you Flora that means alot to me" she said with a big smile before going back and walking through the gardens looking at it all. "So many choices." she said gazing at it all. She wished her apartment had more windows because if it did then she might pick out a few plants for that as well but for now she would just pick for her Office.

"I also have pretty pots....if that's what you need..."

"Oh that would be lovely thank you Flora." she smiled happily over at her then went back to looking around. Erebus could tell she was having a hard time deciding.

Erebus came up behind her, wrapping arms around her waist. "Why don't you ask for a little of everything...?"

"I don't think so" she gently shook her head. "I think it might be a little to much for my office if I have so many don't you think?" she asked as she turned around in his arms and snuggled into his chest adorably.

"We can alway bring some back to the apartment..."

"But I really don't have any place to put them my apartment doesnt get much light" she said looking up at him.

Flora smiled. "That's fine.... They'll all live in low light...I can do that..."

"Really? oh thank you thank you!" Tavia bounced up and down happily. "I've always missed having plants in my dark little place so this will be so nice" she felt so happy.

Erebus looked at Tavia. "YOu don't like the dark much...." he said jokingly

Tavia laughed and gave him a little bump with her butt. "your so bad" she said with a giggle. "Buy my apartment doesnt have that good of windows so it is kinda dark." she said standing infront of him and gently poked his chest. then got close to whisper in his ear. "And I deffinantly think you would disagree about not liking the dark" she said in a sexy purr before pulling back and going back to looking around.

Erebus smiled. "I think I'm going to take you to somewhere nice tonight..."

Tavia looked at him over her shoulder "really?" she asked happily.

"Of course..."

Flora ran off into the house with a smile on her face.

"She giving us some alone time?" she asked curiously since flora had just run off out of the blue.

"She probably is... plus she did offer you some pots..."

"True very true" she walked over to him and wrapped her arms around his neck. "So what flowers do you think I should get?" she asked looking up at him.

"Moonlilies... it was your's and your mother's favorite flowers.... and lavander... and jasmines..."

"Thats a great idea" she smiled lovingly and pulled him down into a little kiss then gently nuzzled him lovingly.

"Here you go, Tavia..." came Flora's voice.

Tavia pulled back. "Thank you so much, We've decided what were going to get to so perfect timing" she said gently taking the pots from Flora to hold them for her.

Flora was still holding a pot, and Fauna started walking over with another pot. All the pots had soil in it. "What do you wish for?"

"Moonlillies, Jasmine and Lavender" she smiled "Oh and a small lilac bush as well" she said hopefully, even though the lilacs only bloomed once a year she still wanted some to enjoy with Erebus.

Moonlilies began to grow from the soil in the pot Tavia was holding, jasmines in Flora's, and lavander in Fauna's. A Lilac bush started to grow in a large pot on the ground.

"Thank you so much Flora this is so wonderful" she said happily standing there.

Flora smiled big. "You're welcome!"

Tavia smiled back. "Well its getting late in the afternoon, Erebus and I should probably get going" she said not wanting to take up anymore of their time

Fauna nodded. "Of course... please come back any time... it would be great..."

"I would love to thank you," She bowed her head gently. "Thank you so much" she said as she gently took one of the other pots from them. "Erebus could you grab the Lilac bush for me?" she asked looking up at him.

"Of course love..." Erebus said lifting up the lilac bush, and taking the pot from Fauna. "Thank you, you two..."

"Bye!" cried out Flora. Fauna just nodded, and waved a little bit.

Erebus headed towards the car.

Tavia folowed after him carrying the other two plants happily.

A shadow opened one of the doors, and Erebus sat them on the floor of the car, carefully. He then turned to her, offering to take her plants too. "I'll put them in, love..."

"Thanks honey" she smiled lovingly handing them off to her.

Erebus put the rest of the plants in the car. "Where shall we go now, Tavia?" he asked with a smile.

"Mm I don't know baby" she said with an adorable giggle looking up at him.

Erebus smiled back. "Why don't we take all of your decorations back to the apartment...and then I take you somewhere special..."

"Aww that sounds great it will give me a chance to really dress up for you" she smiled lovingly up at him.

"Great..." Erebus said. "Let's get going..."

"Yes lets" she said with a big smile and climbed into the driver's seat while he climbed into his seat and headed off back to her place. Gently she hummed along with the song playing on the radio feeling so happy.

When she pulled into the parking lot for her car, her door opened on its own.

Tavia giggled. "thank you baby" she said with a smile as she undid her seatbelt climbing out of the car.

Erebus smiled as he too got out. "Anything..." He walked over to her side, closing her door. "Come on.... up stairs with you..."

Tavia giggled adorably. "Yes sir captain sir" she winked standing there. "Do you need any help grabbing the flower pots?" she asked curiously before she headed upstairs.

"No I don't know..." he said, smiling sweetly at her.

"Alright baby, I'm going to head off ahead and start getting ready" she gave him a little kiss before turning and heading off. As she was walking she realized he would probably just use the shadows to get there. she giggled to herself as she walked along heading to her place.

The door opened just as she got there. "Hello my love..."

"Hello darling" she smiled lovingly. Closing the door behind her she then walked over and slid herself into hsi arms snuggling with him. "Mmmm so where are you thinking of going out?" she asked gently nuzzling his chest happily.

"YOu will see...I'll wait while you change..." Erebus said and kissed her neck.

She shivered and giggled. "May I have a hint on where we're going first?" she asked looking up at him, as she playfully ran her fingers across his muscular waist. "I don't want to over or under dress" she said gazing up ath im.

"You could never under dress for where I am taking you.... my hint is the that I am taking you to where you will have the best view in the world...."

Tavia gave him a curious look "Alright then" she said trying to figure out where he might be taking her. She then headed off to her bedroom getting ready. Getting out of what she was in she through on a sexy yet simple black low cut halter dress and put on a beautiful cresent moon necklace with matching earrings. Walking over to her full length mirror she looked at herself checking out her outfit hoping Erebus would like it" she went to her closet and threw on a pair of black sandal stillettos. "alright time to knock him dead" she said playfully as she grabbed her purse and headed out to the livingroom once more. "Alright I'm ready to go" she smiled playfully.

Erebus smiled charmingly over at her. "Gorgeous... and perfect...." He walked over to her, wrapping his arms around her, and then kissed her.

Tavia moaned softly against his mouth kissing him back deeply as she wrapped her arms around his neck. She blushed feeling his hands over her back and smiled in the kiss as he realized, she wasnt wearing a bra in that dress.

Close your eyes...love...

She closed her eyes for him melting into the kiss all the more just enjoying the feeling of him.

Open wide, love...

She opened her eyes as she pulled back from his lips and looked around

It was dark outside, and there was a huge moon in the sky.... wait not moon, it was the Earth.

"What in the?" she gasped looking at the amazing sight confused as all hell on where she was but the view was still so amazing

"We are on the Moon, love..."

"How?... wha?..." she was still so confused as she turned looking at him. "Where are we on the moon Erebus?" she asked gazing up at him.

Erebus moved to stand beside he, moving his arm in a sweeping motion. Behind him, before he had moved, was a grand white marble palace. "We are standing in the Sea of Selenity...."

"Oh wow!' She said excitedly. "Erebus this is so beautiful!" she said unable to help herself as she gazed over it all. "Wait... how are we breathing in space?" she asked confused looking at Erebus.

"We are Gods are we not?" He asked with a smile. "The palace was your mother's.... I did not bring you up here because of this connection to you... I had wanted to share with you a sight that I know you have not seen in centuries....."

"Oh thank you Erebus" she giggled and threw her arms around his neck hugging him tight. "Shall we go my love?" she asked adorably.

"Go where, love.... I have dinner planned as well...."

"I meant to dinner silly" she said adorably giving his chest a little poke gazing up at him.

Erebus smiled, quickly grabbing her up and racing off towards the palace with her in his arms.

She let out a squeel wrapping her arms around his neck and laughed as he carried her.

Soon they made it to a large balcony where a small table was set up for two to dine. Erebus sat her down, and then pulled out her chair for her.

"Thank you honey" she smiled as she took her seat letting him push her in. She looked around the room as he was doing something "Wow its so pretty in here." she said looking at the architecture

"I know.... this place was never empty of life and laugher...."

"it deffinantly feels like it holds lots of life, I hope in the future I can have a home as warm and inviting as this" she said thinking about when she finally had a family of her own.

"This was one of your homes....and is still your home, love...." Erebus said as he sat down in front of her.

Tavia sighed shaking her head. "This was my home as pheobe, I'm Tavia now I don't feel right calling this place my home" she said gently to him as she held her hands in her lap. He could tell she didnt feel like she could claim anything that was once pheobe's life as her own she still seperated herself from Pheobe.

Erebus took her hand. "Tavia... this would be your home no matter what.... Selene wanted has all to feel as if we could call this our home..."

Tavia smiled and nodded gently. "Alright" she said softly. "So what do you have cooked up for our meal?" she asked playfully.

"I have a wonderful greek dish for us..."

"Sounds fantastic" she said excitedly for the dish, Erebus was an amazing cook.

Erebus smiled, and waved a hand. A gorgeous greek dish appeared on the table in front of both of them, a long with red wine.

"Oh wow that smells fabulous" she said happily then taking her fork she took a bite. "Mmmm" she groaned in ecstasy at how good it truely tasted.

Erebus took a bite of his own. "Marvelous... it was a recipe from the god of wine himself..."

"Then that must be why this tastes like heaven" she said taking a sip of her wine.

"That's correct....love..."

"This is all so romantic Erebus" she said with a smile as she took another bite of her food enjoying it immensely.

"Then my goal has been achieved..." Erebus took up her hand and kissed it.

Tavia blushed and giggled. "Oh Erebus you Romantic you" she smlied lovingly gazing into his eyes.

"I'm glad that you see me as a romantic.... you have made me on..."

"Well it deffinantly suites you well" she said running her thumb across his knuckles.

"I'll have to show some more romantic things, love..."

"Oh do you now?" she asked romantically gazing deeply into his eyes.

"After dinner..."

"alright" she said loving as she got back to eating

A comet flew pass off in the distance.

"Oh wow" she whispered watching it, then closed her eyes being silly feeling like a kid again as she wished on it. Wishing that Erebus never leave her, she always wanted him in her life.

She felt someone wrap their arms around her.

Tavia opened her eyes and looked behind her at Erebus holding her close.

Erebus started to kiss her neck.

Tavia sighed happily laying her head to the side giving him access to her neck. "Mmmm Erebus" she said happily.

"Is your wish coming true...?"

Tavia giggled, "Its one of those long term wishes so it will be awhile if I know for sure" she said adorably as she turned around in her chair facing him.

"How long is long term?" he whispered in a joking tone, smiling at her.

Playfully she got him to sit down and sat on his lap. "I can't tell you or else my wish might not come true" she said adorably as she twirled some of his hair with her finger.

"Yes my lady..." he said charmingly.

Tavia giggled. "Come here you" she said and pulled him down kissing him deeply unable to keep herself from his charm.

Erebus kissed her passionately.

Tavia let out a long happy sigh as they kissed each other deeply just loving the feel of being in his arms, the taste of his lips. Being in hsi arms was heaven and she had a feeling that her wish was going to come true.

He pulled back. "Come allow me to shoe you around...."

"Alright" she giggled getting off of his lap then stood there smoothing out her dress. She grabbed her wine glass and finished the last little bit that was in it. "Sorry" she blushed putting the empty glass down blushing slightly.

"For what, lovely Tavia," Erebus said standing up.

"Nothing" Tavia giggled adn smiled up at him. "It was silly" she gave him a little kiss. "Now my handsome tour guide can you show me around?" she asked playfully sliding her arms around his waist.

Erebus wrapped his arm around her shoulders, and guided her inside. He showed her many of the different beautifully designed bedrooms and large libraries.

"Oh wow this place is so beautiful!" she giggled gazing at it all.

"I know... this place is full of memories.... and magical fingerprints.... mine.... Nyx.... Eos... Helios... Selene.... Artemis and Hecate....."

"So this was truely your family home then" she said looking at it all in true aww.

"Yes... Artemis and Hecate are cousins of your mother, aunt and uncle..."

"This place must have been filled with so much life back in its hay day" she said thinking about it as they walked through its empty halls.

"It was... you would be surprised as to how many of the people on the earth today are descendants of the Moon Maidens that roamed these halls in in assisting Selene..."

"Moon Maidens?" Tavia asked curiously looking up at him.

"Creatures of the Moon... human in appearance, but more closely related to elves..."

"I see" she said thinking about it all as they walked together.

"You would have loved seeing them.... a long with Helios's Knights of the Flame..."

"Yeah I think I really would have loved to see it to" she said laying her head on his shoulder wondering what it had been like.

"Come... I will show you something that will drive you heart wild..."

"I've seen you nude, their isnt much that can match up to that" she said playfully and grinned up at him.

"Oh really...?" Erebus had a smile on his face.

"Yes sir mister Tall dark and oooh so sexy" she winked playfully gazing up at him. "Now lets go see that other thing that might make my heart pound like you do" she said romantically.

Erebus continued to smile, leading her down a long hallway, and then into a circluar room. "Close your eyes..."

"Always you with the closing of eyes" she said playfully before she closed her eyes for him.

"Well all the other times it was for taking you through the shadows.... now it is for something very special...."

"and as you can see my love my eyes are closed now" she said playfully as she stood there waiting for him.

"Alright... its ready.... open your eyes..." he whispered.

Tavia opened her eyes sto see what the big suprise was excited to see it.

She found herself standing in a room that was circluar and was filled with paintings and statues of different people and places. With each painting, she heard the names ring in her head. 'The Zodiac....The sibilings - Epsilon of Sagitarius, Aldebaran of Taurus, Ariusa of Aquarius, and Eta of Pisces..... Delta of Capricorn, always caring and helpful, but shy at times..... Antares of Scorpio, the silent..... Libby of Libra, the one that was all about rules, but seemed never to be able to follow them..... Regulus of Leo, the loyal, and his love Rhea and daughter Chyrosa, Regulus was the eldest of them all..... Pol and Lux, the twins of Gemini, complete opposites unless someone hurt someone they cared about.....Spica of Virgo and Arietis of Aries, with their son Semreh who was also known as Hermes the Messenger God.... Spica she knew had painted all of the art as well as having down the statues..... Then there he was her father, Cancri of Cancer with her mother Selene, who was holding a little baby... it was her as Phoebe.... and then there was Eos the Dawn, Helios the Sun, Nyx the Night, and Erebus the Shadows....' There were group paintings of different groups of them or families, even secret paintings that Spica had done of them in secret, and of the gods and goddesses that helped and guided them. Then she saw the painting of Zeus, and she knew that was the one that had lead to her as Phoebe ending up in the world where she had given birth to twins that would turn out to be the twins that Erebus had said he sent to speak with her, to help her, and to the woman that would end up being her great great grandmother of her reborn self, Tavia.

Tears filled her eyes as she gazed at everything. "My family" she said softly as she looked at all of the images around her. She walked over to an image of herself as Pheobe adn the twins. "Their... Their my children?" she asked as she looked at it.

"Yes... you had made it back to us... you wanted the twins safe, and wanted at least some of your children to know this world... you had to get back to your husband.... and....you know how it when from there... with you being your own descendant....my love..."

"This is so much to take in" she said softly as she looked at the image, she looked so happy with her children. "They look happy" she smiled softly up at the image. "I wonder if I would be as good a mother in this life as I was back then."

Erebus hugged her from behind. "I know you will, Tavia....Yue and Rasu loved seeing you... they were happy that you were safely here...."

"They knew who I was when they came to visit me?" she asked curiously as she leaned back into his chest snuggling up with him.

"Yes... but they didn't would to scare you... nor did they want to over load you... they were just happy to try and help you..."

"Well I deffinantly want to see them again some time soon, I know I wont be able to truely recognize them but I want to get to know them." she said with a smile looking up at him over her shoulder.

"Then it shall be so, my love..." he said and kissed her neck.

Tavia squeeked and giggled at the feeling. "By the way I do have to say Spica really caught your handsomeness in your painting and sculpture" she said playfully.

"As she had down with you... you had your mother's beauty... and that beauty has not left now..."

Tavia blushed as she turned to face him. "Awww Erebus your so sweet" she said lovingly and wrapped her arms around his neck.

"It is true..." he said with a smile and then a kiss.

"You are so sweet" she said lovingly gazing up at him. "I'm so lucky to have found you in my life" she said gazing deeply and lovingly into his eyes.

Erebus kissed her then.

Tavia sighed against him as she kissed him back never wanting to let go.

"Hello Erebus... welcome home..." came a female voice behind them.

Tavia pulled back blushing and hid snuggled into his broad muscular chest.

"Hello Hecate... it is good to see you... how is that night cafe you opened up?"

"It's doing well... showing the young lady elf the hall...?"

"Yes... it is her right..."

"Oh...?"

Tavia blushed knowing it was her cue and turned from hiding against Erebus's chest to look at the woman. "It is an honor to meet you lady Hecate." she said kindly.

Hecate's eyes wide. "Oh my moon star... Phoebe?"

Tavia blushed. "I'm actually Phoebe Reincarnated" she said trying not to make a fool of herself.

"Reincarnation or not... you are still back...." Hecate said, pulling Tavia into a hug.

Tavia blushed and giggled hugging her back. Pheobe must have been truly loved by her family.

"I'm so happy you are back... I'm sure that Artemis will be happy too...."

Tavia smiled pulling back, "it will be wonderful to see her, I know I don't totally recognize you but I hope that we can be close like when I was pheobe" she said with a soft nervous smile.

"That's great!" Hecate said.

Tavia smiled. "I'm glad you think so" she said happily but yet not knowing what else to say.

"I hope Erebus has been behaving himself..."

"Hey..."

Tavia giggled. "I promise that Erebus has been a perfect Gentleman to me" she looked over her shoulder at him with a smile.

"Good... because if he wasn't, I'd have to make him hurt in some way..."

"Trust me he is deffinantly being totally wonderful, he's come to my rescue and treated me so well" she giggled looking at Hecate.

"Oh, I've got soo many stories about him..."

"Oh do you now?' she asked with a giggle and looked over her shoulder at Erebus's reaction to this.

"No... no you don't Hecate... why aren't you acting like your normal darker self..."

"ONe I found one of the Zodiacs, and two I found love...."

"Aww how wonderful!" Tavia said happily.

"I know.. and to think that they are one and the same...."

"What? Who?

"Pol's reincarnation..."

Tavia thought to herself then realized who it was "aww thats so sweet I'm so happy for you!" she smiled.

"I know... one of the twins of Gemini.... he is soo cute... the only problem is his family, and the fact that they think that is is Satan's child..."

Erebus looked upset. "I don't like this..."

"Oh my thats not good at all" she said worriedly hating the theought of such a sweet boy in so much trouble and who knows when they would turn on his sister.

"He's smart... and his father.... his brother..."

Tavia got confused.

Hecate sighed. "I meant father and brother.... abusing him...."

Tavia gasped covering her hands over her mouth. "Oh god thats so horrible" she said threw tear filled eyes.

Erebus pulled Tavia into a hug. "We'll figure something out..."

Tavia nodded as she buried herself against his chest.

"I have friends watching him right now...."

"Of course" Tavia nodded to Hecate as she held onto his waist not knowing what else to say.

"I'm sorry I distrubed you to... I was just happy to see Erebus... and then you, I'm so happy... we are all coming back..." Hecate said.

"Its alright it was truely nice to meet you Hecate" Tavia smiled and held her arms out for another hug.

Hecate hugged Tavia. "I will be see you two..."

"Bye, Hecate..."

"Sounds wonderful until we see you again" Tavia said with a smile as she let go of Hecate then steped back with Erebus with a smile.

Hecate disappeared, and then Erebus pulled Tavia against him. "See how comfortable you were with her...it was wonderful..."

"I'm glad you think so" she smiled up at him and then snuggled herself into his arms.

Erebus kissed her neck. "You are so beautiful... and no you are not going to hear those stories..."

Tavia giggledlaying her head to the side letting him kiss her neck all the better. "Oh and why not?" she asked with a seductive purr.

Erebus kissed her again. "Because... I... don't... want... you... to... know..."

"Awww spoil sport" she said with a giggle as she slid her arms around his neck. "So anything else you want to show me here?" she asked gazing into his eyes, their was a heat behind that gaze.

"Yes... there is...." Erebus said, leaning in to kiss her. "A gift...."

"Oh Erebus you don't need to give me anything you've already given me so much" she said blushing bright red.

"I wish to, please, my dear...."

Tavia blushed bright red. "Alright sweety" she giggled gazing up at him.

Erebus lead her out of that room, heading out into a large courtyard. There in the center was a pure white stallion. "He's your's..." he whispered into her ear.

Tavia gasped and her mouth was dropped at the beauty of him. "Oh Erebus he's so beautiful" she felt tears of joy fill her eyes.

"I thought you'd like him..." Erebus said softly. "Go pet him..."

Tavia nodded and walked over to the beautiful stallion. Gently she let him sniff her hand then stroked his big beautiful snout. "You are so gorgeous" she said softly to the amazing creature

Erebus walked up along side her, smiling as he reached out and stroked the stallion as well. "What's he's name, my love?"

"Barak" she said stroking his snout gently. "For he seems that he would be a flash of lightning within the pounding storm" she giggled happily.

"That's truer than you think, love..." he whispered. Just then the newly named Barak moved from them, reared, and raced off. Then she saw them. Large beautiful white wing sprouting off her Barak as he raced, lifting into the air at the first flap of his wings.

Tavia gasped. "You... You gave me a pegasus?" she asked not believing it. she turned and looked at him as tears of joy filled her eyes. "Oh Erebus I'm not worthy for something as amazing as that" she said blushing and trying not to cry.

"That pegasus...Barak there is your's... you do deserve it... I breed him myself... and I have a say as to gets him..." Erebus leaned down and kissed her softly.

"Oh Erebus you spoil me so much" she said lovingly and gave him another kiss. "I love you so very much."

"I love you.... and you deserve any and everything I can give you...."

"Oh erebus" she sighed softly and happily gazing at him with love in her eyes.

"Now have fun..." he said with a smile.

Tavia looked at him confused. "Have fun but Barak flew off, and he's not trained to come to his name Barak." she said worriedly and confused.

Erebus smiled more, hugged Tavia, and then throw her high into the air.

Tavia screamed closing her eyes scared out of her mind not knowing what was going on.

As she was falling down, she felt herself get caught and the wind blew through her hair at high speeds.

Tavia opened her eyes and found herself side saddled on Baraks back. She clung to his neck scared as she moved her legs around. She had never flown before in her life. In her years living in this world she hadnt even left Ashland. "Oh heavens" she said softly hugging his neck tight hopping she would get used to this.

"Relax, Tavia..." called up Erebus. "You are safe... you have nothing to worry about.... I'll catch you, or Barak will, my love..."

Barak flew with her around the courtyard, and even once around the place.

She took a deep breath and calmed down pushing herself up while still holding onto Barak's mane. "Oh wow!" she laughed happily as she now began to really enjoy it all.

"You're a natural!" shouted Erebus.

Tavia just laughed as she continued to fly around on Baraks back having so much fun.

Barak flew back to the ground, coming to a stand in front of Erebus. "You were great, love..." he said.

"You really think so?" she asked as she moved so she was sitting side saddle on barak then slid off of his back gently onto the ground.

Erebus gently pulled her into his arms. "I really do think so...." He leaned in and kissed her gently with passion.

Tavia sighed happily kissing him back sliding closer into his arms, loving the feeling of being close and passionate with the man of her dreams.

Erebus pulled back. "Shall we head back, or is there somewhere special you'd love to go?"

"I'm happy where ever I can have you my gorgeous hunk of a man" she said playfully kissed him then pulled back gazing up at him. "But I'm not sure what I want to do" she said adorably.

Erebus kissed her again. "As I am happy anywhere I can be with my gorgeous beautiful goddess..."

"Awww Erebus your so sweet" she blushed bright red.

Erebus lead her back inside, walking down a hall and then he opened at door. "After you, Tavia..."

"Thank you" she smiled as she went through "Where are we going now?" she asked curiously.

The room she entered was a bedroom, and it was the prefect room she had dreamed of having. "Rest, my love..."

Tavia blushed. "Oh Erebus this room is gorgeous" she said walking over and gently climbed on the bed. "Oooh and this bed" she moaned out happily as she laid down in it.

Erebus sat down on the bed. "You deserved a nice break.... and here is a quiet place away from it all...."

Tavia giggled laying there gazing up at him. "your so very good to me" she said lovingly.

Erebus laid back against the pillows and pulled her against his chest. "I always will be..."

She giggled snuggled up to him. "Umm do you have any pajama's I could change into and could I get out of my shoes?" she asked adorably as she traced his muscles through his shirt

"Of course, my lady... that there closet has such clothing along with some wonderful dresses you may wish to try later..."

"Aww thank you baby" she smiled and climbed out of bed. She kicked off her shoes then pulled off her dress and tossed it with her shoes walking to the closet in nothing but a pair of panties looking so sexy.

She heard a growl behind her from the bed.

Tavia blushed and turned her head looking at him. She looked so beautiful with that blush across her cheeks and seeing her standing there like that. Those panties of her were taunting him to take them off while that supple alabaster skin called out to him to be kissed and so many other things as well.

"You come back over here..."

"Oh should I now?" she asked playfully and turned facing him. "Why is that?" she asked adorably. knowing the longer she didnt go near him the more lusty he got.

"Because if you don't get back over here, you don't want to see want I'll do..." he growled, smiling.

"Well what if I want to see what you'll do?" she asked playfully.

"You'll pay then..." he growled again, still smiling, but now he was moving gettting ready for something.

As he stood up she moved to the other side of the bed. "Oooh so scary" she said playfully as she swayed her hips back and forth tauntingly.

"You forget who love you, my love...." Erebus growled stalking to her side of the bed.

She backed up until her back was suddenly flat against the wall and she giggled. "Well then this is a predicament." She said cutely.

Erebus took hold of her wrist, holding them above her head, against the wall, as he began to kiss her neck and lips again, being very lusty.

Tavia gasped and moaned deeply and happiliy. "oh heavens" she blushed and moaned happily as he pleasured her.

As he continued, she felt her panties being pulled down, but both of his hands were caressing her body.

Tavia blushed and gasped. "Oh Erebus" she clung to him as pleasure filled her.

Erebus pulled her to the bed, caressing her body, feeling each inch. "Tavia..." he growled as she lead her into happy hour.

when they were done Tavia was laying on her side feeling so good. "Oh by the night that was amazing" she panted out laying there happily.

Erebus froze. "Damn..." then he laughed. "Nyx now knows what happened..."

Tavia giggled laying there. "Is that such a bad thing?" she asked adorably snuggling against him.

"It means that she'll be bugging to tell you many things involving me...."

"is that so bad?" she asked curiously wondering why he wouldnt want to share information with her.

"Only if what she wants to tell you only the old stories of when I was young," he said in a moc upset voice.

"Oh I understand" she said as she climbed off of him even though she really didnt understand at all. "Its alright baby if you don't want me to know then I understand" she kissed the top of his head then snuggled up. "Well I best be trying to get some sleep since I have a big day in the morning" she rolled over on her side with her back to him. She didnt understand why he didnt want her to know about him but it wasnt her place, if he didnt want her to know then he didnt want her to know.

"Love... please look at me..." he said softly.

"You don't want to talk about it its alright sweety" she said not looking at him as she laid there on her side.

"Love...please look at me... I was joking around.... I've hear mortals talk like that... I'd love for you to hear the stories...please Love... loook at me..." His soft voice was pain filled from hurting her.

Tavia looked up at him over her shoulder and what he saw broke his heart. He saw her eyes full of tears. "I thought you were being serious" she sniffled and wiped her eyes with the back of her hand.

"Oh sweety..." he whispered, reaching a hand around to whip her eyes. "I'm so sorry..." He rounded her over, and pulled her close.

Tavia snuggled against him. "Its ok sweety really it is" she happily buried herself again him.

"I still hurt you...."

"It was a misunderstanding my love its alright I'm ok now that I understand that you werent being serious" she said lovingly looking up at him from being cuddled in his chest.

"I never wanted to hurt you ever though....I am still so sorry..."

Tavia gave him a smack on the chest. "Honey stop please its ok" she giggled and gave him a kiss.

Erebus kissed back passionately. "I love you, and I may have to get you for that smack you just gave me..." he said with a smiled, a mischievious smile.

"Oh and how are you going to do that?" she asked playfully as she tucked some of her blonde hair behind her ear.

He smiled, and started to tickle her.

Tavia squeeled and giggled laughing as he tickled her.

Erebus stopped, holding her close to his chest. "Love you, Tavia..."

"Love you to Erebus" she said lovingly as she snuggled against him.

"Sleep well my love..." he said softly.

"Sleep well yourself my darling" she kissed him softly on the curve of his neck then buried herself against him yawning and snuggled to fall asleep.

Tavia dreamed of both her and Erebus together with a young girl playing in a field.

She had long beautiful black hair that was pulled back in a braid as she skipped through the feild in the flowers. The girl had Tavia's bright blue eyes and her elegant elven ears. Tavia stood there watching as the little girl ran up to Erebus wrapping her arms around his neck as the two of them laughed together.

"I love you daddy... I love you mommy..." the little girl said cutely. Erebus kissed her forehead. "We love you too sweet heart..."

Arms wrapped around from behind Tavia, holding her close.

Tavia jumped and turned around seeing Erebus there. "Wha but?..." she was confused on what was going on.

'Erebus's' eyes were not their normal color, they were like her's and his hair was a blend of blonde and black. "Sorry if I surprised you mother..."

"Its alright sweety you know me I'm always jumpy about things like that" she giggled and smiled knowing he was her son, she had no control in what she was saying it was just natural.

He kissed her cheek. "I know mother... no problems..."

She went over and put her hand on his back as they looked at Erebus and their daughter playing in the feild. "I remember when you were that little and loved to do the same thing with your father" she said smiling as she stood with her son.

"Yes mother... but I also remember how you never wanted me to grow up..."

Tavia couldnt help but laugh. "It was just hard watching you grow up I wanted to enjoy every day with you" she said lovingly looking up at her son.

"It was hard...but very interesting watching you grow up...mother..."

Tavia looked at him confused. "What are you talking about sweety?" she asked curiously.

"Time to wake up, mother..." she felt her body waking up.

Tavia jumped a little bit coming to. "What a dream" she said softly.

"Hmmm...." came Erebus's voice.

Tavia sighed happily as he gently pulled her against him in his half concious sleepy state. "My Erebus" she said lovingly and gently closed her eye just basking in his warmth.

Running could be heard out in the hallway outside of the room.

Tavia got worried, gently she shook Erebus. "Baby wake up I hear people running outside." she said softly trying not to startle him but she wanted him awake. 

"Hmmm... only those take are invite may be here....but they haven't been here out of respect for this had been Selene's home and kingdom... also only family may be here...including your family...your children from the other realm....it is here that you said they may stay...and they do just that....it could be your twins....."

Tavia really wished he wouldnt talk like that it made her uncomforttable when he talked about her Pheobe life as her own.

"I'm sorry love... please just understand that my brother and sister-in-law.... Cancri and Selene... their reincarnations are going through the same thing that you are... their own lives now...having either had new siblings or gone through life as an only child.... they'll be your parents... yet... they won't be.... plus..." Erebus then kissed her lips. "I'm sure you'd agree that having my brother.... having your first life's... having Pheobe's father as a father figure instead of your currect father...."

"Honey slow down your making my head swim" she said putting her hands on the side of her head trying to wrap around what he was talking about.

"I know that you don't like to think about our other connection... but remember... you are not the only one to have been reborn.... there are others and they will have lived new lives just as you did.... some that may have grown up as only children or had siblings but in the past it may have been reversed... just think about Pheobe's parents.... my brother Cancri and the goddes Selene.... they have been reborn.... and they have gone through different lives... and I know that you would love them, especially Cancri...as a parent...a replacement for your father... a better father....I know that you loved your mother....but you also have to think about it from here... the twins... Pheobe's twins love and miss their mother... and no one can replace her..."

Tavia gently nodded in understanding now. "Yes of course" she said softly.

Erebus kissed her. "Let's go see who's distrubed our rest...." he whispered into her ear.

Tavia blushed adorably. "Do we have to? can't we just cuddle up and go to bed again?" she asked hopefully.

"Alright love... I just thought that maybe you'd like to talk with you great aunt and uncle..." He pulled her back against his chest.

"Not right now" she said snuggling against him. "I just want to stay here with you" she said lovingly against his chest.

Erebus kissed her forehead. "Yes my love..."

Tavia sighed happily burying herself against him.

She had a peaceful rest of the night.

The next time Tavia awoke she found herself alone in the bed. She sat up and rubbed her eyes. "Erebus?" she called softly.

"I'm here love..." came Erebus's voice. He walked into the room, with a tray of fruit. "I thought that you'd like something to eat before work..."

"Awww thank you baby' she said lovingly as he set the tray on th ebed infront of her and she took one of the peices of fruit and began to eat.

"I'm hope you are enjoying..."

"Oh yes indeed I am" she said lovingly.

She could taste that there was something sweet in the eggs. Erebus was smiling at her.

"These eggs are sweet I've never tasted something like that, whats in them?" she asked curiously.

Erebus smiled. "Moon dust...."

"Moon Dust?" she asked confused.

"A special spice...only found here...." he said smiling.

"Its deffinantly an interesting flavor." she said taking another bite.

"It was one of the spcies always add to every meal..."

"Really? but its such a sweet spice though" she said thinking about spicy meals.

"It's all in how it is used..."

"I'm not that good at cooking so its just hard for me" she giggled taking another bite of a slice of fruit. Playfully she tugged him over and she moved so she was sitting on his lap now as she was eating.

"I'd love to eat your cooking..." he said, kissing her neck and arms.

"You would only love to eat some of my cooking, anything really simple. I call it cooking incompitent proof I can cook I can't cook anything that takes some skill" she giggled before she ate another peice of fruit and sighed happily as he kissed her body more.

"I'd love to eat all of your cooking, my silly love..." he said and kissed her neck again.

She sighed at the feeling. "Your just saying ther" she said adorably.

He kissed her on the lips. "It's true, miss Lawyer...."

"You say that now but if you were to try some you would change your tune fast" she said cutely.

"Love is blind and has no taste buds..." he said trying to make her laugh.

Tavia cracked up laughing. "Oh Erebus your so bad" she said playfully giving him a little smack on the chest.

"But Love feels everything..." he said and kissed her.

Tavia giggled in the kiss before letting out a soft sigh happily kissing him back.

"Time to get ready... you don't want to be late for work..." He said pulling back with a smile.

"Right so true could you send me home so I can get ready?" she asked lovingly.

Tavia and Erebus appeared in her room in her apartment. "I love Selene's spell she had placed on the castle..."

"Oh what spell is that?" she asked curiously as she climbed out of bed and went to her closet to get ready for work

"Some gods travel through the element they have control over like I do... and some have the ability to teleport.... that spell gives everyone the gift to teleport from the moon to the earth anywhere they wish..."

"Wow thats a neat spell" she said thinking about it as she put on a bra and underwear set then went through her dresses to pick out something nice.

"I know....it was something that Selene did for Cancri..."

"All in the name of love" she said in a soft romantic tone thinking of it as she tried to choose her outfit.

"Yes...in the name of love...." she heard his voice, as she felt a kiss become laid on her neck.

Tavia sighed happily in pleasure of the feeling and laid back into his arms as they slid around her.

"I think the navy would look lovely on you for your first real day of work..."

"Thats a great idea, and maybe with my brown silk shirt?" she asked mainly to herself but to him as well getting his opinion.

"Beautiful..." he said against her skin.

"Ooh don't do that your goign to make me never want to leave" she blushed and giggled adorably.

"Alright..." Erebus moved back, and sat down on her bed. "I will just watch the goddess in front of me..."

"Your so sweet" she said lovingly as she got dressed then pulled out a cute pair of simple brown heels to match her shirt.

"Ready, love?"

"No not yet I don't have my make up on" she said playfully and went to the bathroom to apply it.

"Make-up...? You're too beautiful for make-up..." he said lovingly.

"Your funny Erebus" she said with a little giggle as she got out her make up picking out what would match her outfit for the day.

"It's true, Tavia... you are a natural beauty..."

"Thank you Erebus thats really sweet of you." she said as she put mascara on.

"You'll knock them ead at the office...."

"I hope so I don't want to get fired on my first day" she said as she looked at herself in the mirror then looked up at him. "Now I'm ready to go baby" She said lovingly.

"They won't fire you...." Erebus said standing up from the bed, and taking her hand. "You will do great..."

"thank you baby that means so much to me" she said getting close to him and kissing him softly. "Now I best get going so I have enough time to decorate my office before I start my lessons' with Thothoria."

"Have fun... and just relax... you'll do great..."

"And now that you've said that I'm going to get nervous" she said blushing.

Erebus kissed her again. "You have nothing to worry about....."

"Oh I hope so" she said lovingly. "Now time to go" she said as she let go of him then headed out to grab her purse then drive off to work so she could take all of her decorations.

The streets were clear in this early morning light.

"Wow it seems really early to be getting to the office" she said as she looked at her watch to check the time.

The clock read 6am.

"All the better to get everything placed in your office..." came Erebus's voice.

She yelped and looked in the rear view mirror seeing Erebus sitting there. "Jeese you scared me honey" she giggled.

"Sorry, baby... I just thought that I'd come help you..."

"And I highly appreciate it baby" he said lovingly reaching back and patting his knee. "You just scared me is all" she said adorably.

"Again I'm sorry..."

Tavia giggled. "like I said its alright."

Erebus nodded. They soon gone to the office. Erebus got out of the back seat, grabbing out the plants.

Tavia grabbed the huge mirror and gently pulled it out of the car. "Alright we have the plants that are going to go into the office" she looked at Erebus "do you think it would be alright if when we're done here you could take the other plants back to the apartment?" she asked lovingly.

"Of course... I'll do that for you..." he replied as he followed her to her office.

"Well here we are" she said opening the door and leading them in. The office was a good size space with its breath taking view but it was also a very empty space as well.

"Definitely... it will definitely work..." Erebus said in a lusty voice.

Tavia gently placed teh mirror down leaning it against the wall as she asked. "What will deffinitely work?" she asked curiously as she turned and looked at him.

"The couch...." he said in a sexy voice, smiling at her.

Tavia turned red but smiled. "I still need to pick out a couch silly man" she said adorably as she walked over and leaned back against the desk looking super sexy in her suit standing there.

"Then..." Erebus said, coming up behind her, wrapping his arms around her and kissing her neck. "...the desk will have to do...."

Tavia moaned softly. "Really, the desk?" she asked in a breathy lusty tone. "But what if, What if someone walks in on us?" she asked getting turned on about the thought of them doing it on her new desk.

"Thorthia won't let anyone one distrupt us, my love..." he nipped her neck.

she reached around and plunged her fingers in his long gorgeous black hair. "Oh heavens then don't make me wait" she said in a lusty breath as she moaned at the feeling of what he was doing to her neck and just the feeling of his hands on her body.

**Knock Knock**

"Damn it" she gently got Erebus off of her. "Hold that thought" she said lovingly. as she tugged her skirt back down and fixed her clothes, then gently straightened her hair. She walked over to the door and looked back at Erebus seeing he was fixed looking nice then she opened the door.

Thorthia smiled on the other side. "I'm sorry to disrupt your christianing of your new office, Tavia... but I need to show you around some more, and brief you on a client that i work with personally...."

Tavia blushed bright red and nodded. "Yes I understand sounds good I want to get right to work." she smiled then looked back at Erebus. "I Guess I'll see you later then" she said lovingly.

"I'll see you at home then.... I love you, and don't work too hard..."

"I can't promise anything" she said playfully as she went over to him and gave him a little kiss before returning to thorthia. "Alright I'm ready to go" she said standing there with a smile.

"Alright..." Thorthia started, leading Tavia away from her office and down the hall. "You'll be needing these..." She handed over a Blackberry phone and a file with the name Marek Sargon.

"Marek Sargon? am I reading this right?" she asked surprised. "the famous actor?"

"Yes... you are reading that write... I am his manager along with my job here..." said Thorthia smiling.

"Wow you are deffinantly a busy woman" she smiled and opened the file skimming through it as they walked together.

"Always busy... even during the time of the Pharohs...." she said. "Now... I gave Marek some scripts for some up coming movie projects, and we will be needing to draw up some legal documents for which ever movie he decides on..."

Tavia felt a chill of nervousness running through her body, she could do it she had done it before but she had always been sitting there with a real lawyer when she had drawn up legal documents now she was going to do it on her own. "Right of course, does Marek have any usual things he asks for in the contracts?" she asked curiously.

"The normal... unless he makes a special rewuest..."

"Alright then, when is he expected in?" she asked holding the file to her chest now as she had slid the Blackberry in her coat pocket.

"I should be coming in soon... if you want, you can be the one to greet him at the door went he comes in..."

Tavia turned red "Oh no no really thats alright he's your client and I'm new here I wouldnt be comfortable doing that" she said standing there nervously.

"Then you will greet him with me... because he will be your client as well soon..."

"Right of course" she nodded nervously hoping she wouldnt make a fool of herself. Marek Sargon was a huge name and she didnt want to screw something up and loose such a good job here.

Thorthia smiled. "He's being distracted...." She pulled out her cell. "I'm going to remind him of this meeting...."

Tavia just stood there quietly waiting.

Thorthia finished a quick converstation. "Alright," she said, smiling at Tavia. "He's on his way... it won't be long..."

"Right of course" Tavia said shyly standing there not knowing what else to say to her boss.

"And remember.... I am not the boss of you nor am I the boss of you.... alright... we are a team..." Thorthia smiled.

"Really?" she asked looking at her kind of not believing it.

"I'm the head of the Media and Communications Department... You are Legal Department..." Thorthia said, leaning back against a wall, smiling.

"Oh well then, who s the boss of my department if you don't mind me asking?" she asked curiously.

"You are, sweety..."

"What?" she squeeked out blushing bright red.

"You are the lead legal for the company... you have assistants and lawyers under you..."

"But I don't have the schooling for such a position, the only degree I have is a paralegal degree" she said nervously knowing she wasnt right for this job.

"Tavia... you have the skills and the knowledge for this.... plus you have me to help if you need it..."

"Alright if you really think so" she said softly and shyly.

"It was Matthew's decision..."

"I'll deffinantly have to thank him for having so much faith in me" she smiled.

"You don't have to do that, Tavia..." came Matthew's voice from behind her.

"No I really do this is the job of a lifetime and your giving me such a big chance by giving me such a position." she said turning looking at him.

Matthew smiled. "Well, you are welcome... you two must be waiting on Marek..."

Thorthia nodded. "Yes, Matthew... he's bringing a little guest with him, but on his way over he's going to be dropping Chyrosa off at school..."

"My little angel..." Matthew said softly with a smile. "Well, Tavia, I am sure you will be doing just fine..."

"Thank you sir that means alot to me to hear."

Matthew nodded. "And remember... it's Matthew... or Epsilon..." He smiled at her.

"I'm sorry, I've just had calling my boss sir really engraved in me its hard to call you matthew or Epsilon." she said shyly.

"We're friends here.... and I understand... how is Erebus?"

"He is doing wonderfully" she smiled wondering if Erebus was in the market looking for a couch for her office.

"he is..." said Thorthia. "Though he is thinking about using a couch from his shared apartment with Nyx..."

Tavia looked at Thorthia with wide eyes. "How in the world did you know?" she asked confused.

"I take my name from my father, Thoth... Miss Pheobe...Miss Tavia..." Thorthia said with a smile.

Tavia was a little more creeped out that this woman knew about her as Pheobe. "Thoth? who is thoth?" she asked confused not knowing this worlds. Mythology.

"I am the daughter of the Egyptian God Thoth who is the scribe to the gods, and keeper of knowledge, of all knowledge... as I am... though I am a goddess..." she said smiling.

"Oh alright I understand now" she giggled and smiled.

Thorthia and Matthew smiled. "I'm glad... you will learn..." thorthia said, smiling more.

Tavia nodded softly not knowing what else to say.

"Well, I have to go... I have to prepare for a meeting later... I wish you both luck..." said Matthew.

"Until later then Matthew" Tavia said with little bow of her head to him.

Matthew nodded, smiling and headed off.

"If Matthew only knew," giggled Thorthia. "He'd jump out of his skin..."

Tavia looked at her confused.

"What he's 'little angel' did last night..." Thorthia giggled. "I'm sure you'll meet her soon..."

Tavia smiled but was still a bit confused on what was going on.

"You will understand in the future..... it is not my secret to say..."

"Its alright i understand" she said standing there not knowing what else to say

"Five minutes... relax... he's almost here...." she said smiling. Thorthia then straightened her skirt.

"I'm sorry I'm just so nervous' She said standing there.

"You'll do fine..." Thorthia said with a reassuring smile.

"Thank you" she smiled back happy to hear that.

((Freezing for a bit... for Marek and Nyxia to get there ^_^ ))

---

"Ok...I...don't know how she will react to me bringing someone home...especially a girl..." He said as he lead her toward his home.

"Tashi.... your mother will be happy to see you bring home a girl..... she wants you to be happy...."

He looked down. "I won't abandon her like my brother and father did..."

"I would never ask you to leave her..... your father was a bastard for what he did.....but your brother..... you do not know what he was really doing.... or what happened to him....."

Tashi looked at her in confusion. "He left without a word...and never came back."

"I am an oracle... I can see the past, the present, and the future...." she said, looking at him. Tashi could see her eyes shine from under the hood. "Would you like to talk about what I see now or after we visit your mother....?"

"What do you mean?"

"I'm a seer..."

"Will...she get better?"

"Yes... if I get to her now..."

He grabbed her hand and began to run with her. "Then lets hurry!"

He tripped, and then they disappeared. They reappeared on top of his bed.

He blushed and carefully got off helping her to her feet. "Mom..."

"Tashi?! When did you get home?" came his mother's voice from the living room.

Tashi hurried to her. "umm..a little while ago...I brought a friend to visit too...this is Oracle...Oracle this is my mother."

Oracle came into the room with her hood down, her silvery-green hair flowing round her. "Hello...... how are you, ma'am...?" she said politely.

"Oh... I am good, young lady..." Tashi's mother said. Whispering to Tashi, she said, "She's cute..."

Tashi blushed. "Mom..."

"Well she is...."

"Ma'am.... I am here to help with your illness...."

"Tashi... what is she talking about....?"

Tashi looked a little nervous. "She...said she could help..."

"But how....?"

Oracle walked over to her, and placed a hand on Tashi's mother's forehead. She started to murmur under her breath.

Tashi took a deep breath hoping it would help.

Tashi's mother past out on the couch, and Oracle fell to the floor.

Tashi caught Oracle before she hit the floor and tried to wake her in worry. He looked to his mother in concern as well.

Oracle's eyes opened up. "I.... she will be.... fine.... now... Tashi..."

"Are you alright?"

"It took a lot of energy..."

He gentlty laid her on the other couch. "And she will be ok too?"

Oracle nodded. "Yes... she will be weak for a while...but it will be like she having had the flu for a very long time....."

"Thank you..."

Oracle looked up at him, and smiled lightly. "Anything.....for you...."

He blushed and hurried out of the room. A moment later he reappered with a cup of oolong tea. "Here..."

Oracle took the tea, and sipped it. "Thank you... Tashi.. this is lovely..."

He blushed. "Mom taught me how to make it...it's made from scratch..."

"It's perfect... just what I wanted..." she said, with a smile up at him.

He smiled and draped a blanket over his mother, checking on her.

His mother did look a lot better that she had been in years.

Oracle watched him, sipping her tea.

He smiled looking relieved. "You...said my brother...couldn't help but not come back...what do you mean? He left...didn't even contact us."

"I was still coming into my Sight... I would able to help back then..... but I do know now that your brother.... Aquila... left to find a way to help your mother... so that neither of you would lose another person..... but then he discovered something about himself....something that is amazing..." Oracle said with a slight smile. "It was because of this that some men.... government men....millitary men and scientists captured him..... trying to find out all they can about him and his new abilities...."

"But..his name isn't Aquila...I'm sorry this happened to that guy, my brother's name isn't Aquila though..."

((Huh.... you never put a name to him... and I had said on the phone that Aquila was going to be his brother's name....))

((sorry I thought going with more of a Japanese name...))

"That is what he thinks his name is.... they experiemented on him... he doesn't remember his name... but he does remember the name of his mother and brother that need him..."

Tashi looked pale and worried. "All this time...I hated him for leaving...I thought he left us for good...I am a horrible brother!"

"Don't say that... you didn't know...."

He looked down. "But...I still hated him..."

"Why? Because he didn't tell you why he left in the first place.....??"

"And he never came back...he broke mother's heart."

"Tashi.... he couldn't get back... and he was being held against his will......

"I know...but it doesn't change how I had felt about him."

"Then please realize that once he finds himself back here, Yueri will not remember much.... unless you want to find and show him the letter...."

"What letter?"

"I just foresaw it... I just know that there is a letter some where...."

He looked confused. "From who?"

"Yueri..."

"I will look for it...but I don't know anything about a letter."

"I know you do not, Tashi.... I just wish to help...."

"Thank you. I really appreciate it."

Oracle stood up and went over to him. She then kissed him. "you're welcome...Tashi..."

He blushed but kissed back

"...Tashi....?" came his mother's voice.

He jumped and blushed deeper. He went over to his mother. "Yes mom?"

"I... may I have some water.... my throat is dry..." she said softly looking at him with a smile.

He smiled and quickly got her a glass of water with ice. "Um...mom? This is Oracle."

Tashi's mother smiled over at her and then at Tashi. "I know, sweet heart, you introduced us earlier, remember... though I don't know how earlier...."

He blushed. "Oh...sorry..."

"It's alright, Tashi... I just can't believe this.... how great I feel...

He blushed. "Um...either one of you need snacks or drinks?"

Oracle looked at Tashi, and smiled warmly, filling his heart with joy. "Yes, may I have some more of this great tea....?"

"Tea sounds wonder..." replied his mother.

He poured them all some tea and placed some snacks on a tray for them.

His mother smiled up at him. "Thank you, Tashi..."

He smiled and nodded feeling awkward.

"Tashi..." his mother started. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing."

His mother nodded.

"Tashi..." started Oracle.

"Yes?" He asked looking to her. He felt awkward not sure how to act.

She kissed him on the lips.

He blushed kissing back then jumped a little looking at his mother for her reaction

His mother was smiling. "You two look so cute..."

Oracle was actually blushing.

He blushed deeper

---

"I take after my name sake....Hecate...." she said with a smile.

He smiled in return. "Is that your real name or alias?"

"That is my name...."

"Oh. I like it...your parents into mythology then?"

"You could say that they are mythology...."

"Are?"

"What do you believe in, Gabriel?"

He frowned. "I...I follow the pagan belief...a balance between nature..."

Hecate smiled. "I have heard my name being called by pagans alot.... and mostly pagans wishing for good.... not evil..."

"Are...you saying....you're the...Hecate?"

Hecate nodded, slightly shyly.

He blushed. "I...I kissed...a...goddess..."

"And I...." Hecate started, but then a crow flew into the room.

"Caawww!" it went, landing on Gabriel's shoulder.

He looked surprised and gently stroked its head. "Is...he a friend of yours?"

Hecate looked at the crow. "Yang! You silly! Why are you here...." Her smile at seeing the crow changed to that of confusion. "...why are you here...?"

"Cawww!"

Gabriel looked at Yang in confusion too. Normally bird didn't land on him. "Does this mean trouble?"

Gabriel heard in his head, I am here to find you master....Master Pol...

"Master Pol?" He whispered in confusion.

"Pol?" Hecate said softly. Then her eyes went wide. "Pol... you're Pol.... a Gemini! I'm in love with a Zodiac!!"

Gabriel looked at her in confusion. "But I was born in April..."

"No.... the Zodiac are a group of gifted individuals destine to save the world...."

"B...but my name is Gabriel..."

"You've been reborn... Oh... this is great!" Hecate said with a smile, hugging him.

"R..reborn? Huh?"

"Yes!" she shouted hugging him close, jumping.

"But... I believe in reincarnation but...what do you mean? Who was I?"

"You are Gabriel.... but you are Pol too.... Yang there is proof of that... He wouldn't have come here if you weren't Pol...."

"Why wouldn't he?"

"Because he would have only come if you had awoken to some of your gifts..."

"But..what gifts do I have?"

"Like changing your hair and eyes... and much more... look your hair is pink..."

"What?" He asked and moved a strand of hair for his inspection. "H..how do I turn it back?"

"Just think about it..."

He tried to

His hair changed back.

"See.."

He smiled a little. "I wonder what would happen if my parents saw this?"

"You know what would happen... you would confirm their thoughts of you..."

He sighed and looked sad. "I'm...not evil...am I?"

"The Zodiac were and are protectors.... good...... your parents from the sound of them would turn this into evil....but it is not..... they wouldn't understand.... just as your parents didn't understand your sister or why you left them to stay by her side...."

"My sister?"

"Yes.... you are one half of the Zodiac of Gemini... the twins.... Your name had been Pol... her name had been Lux... you had loving parents...but they never understood Lux... and disowned her.... you loved her.... she was your sister... you left home to be with her... you knew that she needed you.... more than your parents need you.... you see she liked fighting and swords and blood... but they just thought she was crazy...." she said softly.

Gabriel looked down in confusion. "What happened to us?"

Hecate looked at him. "What do you mean?"

"Where is she? Why don't I remember anything? Why does my family view me as a monster?"

"I don't know where Lux is.... she would have been reborn too.... You don't remember anything because you were reborn.... Lux will be having that problem too...... and I think this family you were born into thinks that because of your interests, just like what happened to your sister centuries ago, though they did love her...... but I don't know...."

He sighed. "So am I a freak?"

"No.... they are just pigs for thinking bad of you..."

He hugged her in thanks

Hecate hugged back and then kissed him.

He gently returned the kiss. "I... need to get home for the night. Can I see you tomorrow?"

"Yes... you can.... just please becareful...." she said with worry.

"I will. Goodnight..." He said as he reluctantly headed home.

"Wait..." Hecate said running up to him. She handed him a silver bracelet. "A gift.... from me.... for protection....."

He blushed and put it on. "Thank you." He said kissing her goodnight.

"Night.... Gabriel...." she said, smiling at him after the kiss.

He slipped his necklace off and put it on her. "It may not have any magical property but...I want you to have this."

"Thank you Gabriel... I will hold it close to my heart..."

He kissed her and hurried home

The streets were clear of anyone as he headed home, the raven from