So get this straight. The Olympians are gods, alright but they are also a normal family without much godly powers, yes that's it.
And these changes-
Hera's not Zeus's sis
Persephone's not Demeter's daughter
Aphrodite and Hephaestus are siblings only.
All are children of Zeus and Hera by blood.
Technically, Aphrodite's Zeus's aunt, but right now she's his second daughter
Ages
Athena- 18
Aphrodite- 16
Hephaestus- 15
Ares-14
Artemis- 13
Apollo-13
Hermes-11
Dionysus-10
As usual, it was a normal day at Olympus.
Athena was cuddled up on the couch and Aphrodite was sitting next to her. Both reading (except for the fact that Athena was reading a mystery novel and Aphrodite was reading a fashion magazine).
Hephaestus had been tinkering with his newest project all day long on the center table. Ares was sitting in front of him playing virtual wrestling on the Internet.
Apollo was chasing Hermes around the house, accusing him of stealing his stash of chocolates, Artemis was running after Apollo, accusing him of hiding her quiver. Hermes was screaming for help.
Dionysus was eating grapes and lying on the couch, watching the whole show of his siblings with amusement.
'Lunch!' Hera called from the kitchen.
Apparently, everyone forgot about what they were doing and rushed to the dining room. Athena and Aphrodite dropped their books/magazines,Hephaestus dropped the screwdriver on his foot in haste,Ares let his virtual wrestler die, the twins and Hermes stopped chasing each other, Dionysus ate the last of his grapes and went to the dining room calmer than the others.
'What's for lunch, mum?' Apollo asked.
'Greek salad, sandwiches and spaghetti.' Hera replied and began serving everyone.
'Yum.' Ares said attacking his spaghetti.
Hermes had eaten his sandwich and was now trying to steal Aphrodite's.
'Hey! Who took my sandwich?' she asked.
'A certain thief of the family, who has piece of lettuce still stuck on his face.' Artemis replied.
'Ahem ahem.Hermes?' Aphrodite turned around and faced him. He made an innocent face.
'I was hungry.' he defended himself.
'After eating my three weeks worth of candies?' Apollo glared at Hermes.
'And mine.'
'And mine.'
'And mine.'
'And mine.
'And mine.'
The other five of his siblings piped.
'Do you have anything to say on this,Mr. Hermes Olympian?' Zeus asked his second youngest son with an arched eyebrow.
'Um...yes. I have to say that... Athena and Aphrodite are due on their driving tests. At least Aphrodite is.'
'Fair reminder, son.' Zeus said facing her eldest daughters.
'Dad, I am totally ready for my practical test. Well you may have to do some efforts on Aphrodite's side.'she added teasingly.
'Hey! I like driving.' Aphrodite told her sister.
'Yes, so you can check your reflection in the rearview and side mirrors, huh? Artemis asked her sister sarcastically cum teasingly.
'Artemis!' Aphrodite gave her youngest sister an angry glare.
Artemis stuck out his tongue at her.
'Children!.' Hera said banging the salt jar on the table. It effectively got everyone's attention.
'Good. So, as we all know, Uncle Poseidon birthday is nearing. And I expect every single one of you to get a gift for him. Understood?'
'Mum, so we'll be going to Maldives?' Ares asked excitedly.
'Actually, he lives in Atlantis. So, really Mum, really?' Athena asked.
'Yep. Next week' Zeus said.
There was a lot of different cheer phrases from the children.
'All right. Here is what you'll be doing after lunch. Athena, Aphrodite meet Dad in the driveway in twenty minutes. Hephaestus, I think you should come too, in case something goes wrong, which tends to go wrong every time Aphrodite's parking-'
'Mum!'
'- Sorry honey, that's true. Ares, finish your homework-'
'Mum! Why? Now-'
'Sorry son, you have to submit it by tomorrow. Apollo,Artemis clean your room right away-'
'Mum, only Apollo's side is dirty.I cleaned it in the morning only-'
'- You still have to help Artemis. Dionysus, Hermes you two will have rake the garden today. And Zeus, after the driving classes, get a some eggs for me.'
'Yes, Mrs. Hera Olympian.' they all chanted teasingly.
Next chapter's Athena and Aphrodite's driving class. Lots of dents and explosions. A very irritated Hephaestus. Frustrated Aphrodite and Zeus. Laughing Athena.
And perhaps one teensy weensy review