Gabriel stared out across the water. It had been a week since he had left Olympus. He was no longer an Olympian. No. He was something much greater. He had never revealed himself simply for his own purpose: it would disrupt the balance of the universe. Gabriel had been blessed by Chaos itself upon birth. He was the first of Kronos's children and already had much power. Chaos's blessing did not give him any additional power. He received no extra skills or prowess in battle. He received no omnipotence or wings. He had just retained his godlike being. Despite not being an Olympian he still had the same amount of power as he had before. Except now he no longer was restrained by the ancient laws the Fates had placed on the gods. It was important for his duty in keeping the balance.

As Gabriel watched Apollo streak across the sky he finally found what he was looking for. Out in the great expanse of the sea, a giant shell emerged from the water. Gabriel smiled and continued to watch the breathtaking process. The shell opened to reveal a beautiful woman. She looked around confused until Gabriel flashed her right beside him on the beach.

"Hello Aphrodite," he said. She looked at him in confusion not knowing how he knew of her. "Relax. I am only here to help. My name is Gabriel. I have come to show you your fate."

"Who are you?" She asked. Gabriel placed a steady hand on her shoulder.

"Merely a man trying to keep the world the way it should be. Come now and listen you have much to learn and much to do." Gabriel led Aphrodite away from the beach and began to explain all about the gods and Greece and what her duties and responsibilities would be. Aphrodite listened with rapt attention. Soon, he had her go to Olympus where she too would become an Olympian goddess. It was all part of the plan.

Zeus and the other Olympians were engaged in a heated debate when a flash in the middle of the Throne Room grabbed their attention. There stood a beautiful woman with long, flowing black hair, and kaleidoscopic eyes. The male gods began to drool much to the chagrin of the women. Hera slapped Zeus hard on the arm getting his attention. Zeus immediately snapped back to reality.

"Who are you? What brings you here before the Olympian council?" His voice boomed and lightning struck in the distance. Hades and Poseidon did their best to contain their laughter.

"My name is Aphrodite. I was told to come here. It is my duty to fill another position within this council," she said. Her voice sounded like honey and Apollo and Hermes couldn't help but physically fall out of their thrones. Artemis simply rolled her eyes and glared at her brother.

"Who told you such a thing?" Aphrodite looked around the room before saying, "a man named Gabriel, my lord." The room grew incredibly quiet. Zeus faltered and even the heavens grew solemn. The waves died down for a brief time and the world was cast in a quick and sudden darkness.

"If that is true then, Aphrodite, we must welcome you to Olympus. Welcome Aphrodite, Olympian goddess of…" Zeus looked to her questioningly.

"Beauty and love."

"Right. Welcome Aphrodite, goddess of beauty and love." The Olympians applauded. The women did so halfheartedly while the men, namely Apollo and Hermes stood up giving her a standing ovation.

Meanwhile, Gabriel was still not done yet with the Olympians. He came across a small valley full of beautiful and exotic plants and animals. There in the middle was a woman. Gabriel approached her before bowing.

"Lady Demeter," he said. She shrieked, startled before turning around and smiling.

"Gabriel! I did not expect to see you! I thought you had left!" Gabriel stood and returned her smile.

"I left Olympus, yes. But I am still very much a part of this world. And you my dear still hold a very important role to play. Walk with me would you?" Demeter immediately followed the former Olympian.

"What brings you here Gabe?"

"I have seen the future, or at least glimpses and unfortunately the world as we know it will end if we do not do something about it. Pan, my dear old friend, cannot possibly be able to protect nature as well as it should be since he is no longer an Olympian. You however, Demeter, have been chosen to fill the role within the council." Demeter was incredibly shocked. However Gabriel continued to talk to her and gave her encouragement and explained everything that she needed to do and what would need to happen with her as an Olympian.

Zeus and the other gods were once again in the Throne Room.. Another flash appeared and there stood Demeter.

"Demeter, can't you see we are in the middle of something? What is so important?" Zeus was beginning to grow incredibly annoyed. Hades and Poseidon had decided to make today a living nightmare for him and his conscience.

"I was visited by Gabriel, my lord." The gods once again looked shocked.

"Gabriel? He spoke to you?" Zeus asked. "What did he want from you? Why hasn't he contacted us?"

"He told me that I was to become Pan's replacement on the council as an Olympian. He said it was my birthright seeing as how, despite being much younger, I am still your sister. I am a daughter of Rhea as well." The council nodded absentmindedly. They all missed Gabriel greatly, none more so than Zeus, Hestia, and Artemis.

"Very well Demeter. If it is Gabriel's will then who are we to stand in his place?" Before Zeus could go any further Demeter spoke up.

"Gabriel also told me to give this to Hades," she said pulling out a letter. "And this to Hestia." She handed both letters to the gods just as curious as the rest.

Hades and Hestia read the letters silently before smiling and nodding.

"Well? What does it says?" Demanded Zeus. He was becoming jealous quickly.

"Gabriel has told us that it is time for another balancing act of power within the council," said Hestia.

"With so much power, Gabriel has said it is time for us to leave the council to be able to fulfil our own responsibilities," continued Hades. The gods were speechless.

"You are being told to step down and you're happy?!" Cried out Zeus incredulously.

"You know just how important it must be if Gabriel is demanding this of us, brother. We must do as he says." Zeus nodded sadly. He did not want to lose another brother and a sister as he did Gabriel. "Relax, brother," said Hestia. "We may not be Olympians but we will always be here. I have no other home but the hearth and this is the greatest of all," she said smiling. Zeus seemed a bit more relieved.

"And I still have to return for each solstice, brother. I won't be far." Zeus and the other Olympians nodded and smiled at the two willing siblings.

"Well then Hades and Hestia, I dismiss you from Olympus to go about your duties away from the responsibilities of the Olympians." Hades and Hestia smiled and walked to the center of the room. As they did so, their thrones disappeared and a new throne took its place. "Welcome Demeter, goddess of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest." This time each God and goddess gave Demeter a standing ovation.

Miles away in a distant land, Gabriel finally felt the world balance out. All was going according to plan.

A/N: Sorry about the first two chapters, I know they are both short and pretty boring. They are both necessary as a platform for showing who Gabriel is and how powerful he is. Next chapter will really be the launch for the story. Thanks for the reviews. Keep them coming! They are helpful for me in writing this story.