The last revised chapter, the chapter after this one is going to be completely new and fresh.
Yui watched as Loki and Oizys shook hands with smirks on both of their faces, she heard Loki say something but pushed the thought out of her mind completely; she needed to figure out what Oizys meant.
There were untold horrors in every pantheon waiting to escape, and the rift between their world-the divine and mortal-was necessary to keep the balance otherwise chaos will unfold. Was Oizys really just here for amusement? Should she really accept the goddess's deal….or try and actually teach her about humanity and love? If only she knew someone who knew Oizys very well.
Maybe the best course of action was in fact accepting the deal, after all, if she and the gods 'amuse' Oizys maybe then she would start to open up slowly to all of them and little by little they'll all be friends…but that seemed a little like wishful thinking.
This is all very confusing.
Abruptly she felt a hand on her shoulder while another steadied her stance; she had been wobbling on her feet without even noticing. She turned her gaze to her 'rescuer' only to find Balder, of course it was him, and he was always there for everyone.
His face was drawn into a frown which threatened his usually peaceful and happy face; she felt her cheeks heating up from the look of concern he was giving her and the way his arms were completely around her, his hand was entwined with her own. He'd also checked up on her after Oizys left her with Apollon, he really was an incredibly sweet god.
''Are you alright Yui? Do you want me to help you walk to your room? You look a little tired….are you sick?'' Balder asked as he looked straight at Yui for confirmation as his frown deepened.
''Umm…Thanks you Balder-Sama, but I'm feeling alright, just a little worried about Oizys that's all. Thanks for steading me'' Yui answered with a wide smile on her face, she wanted Balder to stop worrying; she really was fine.
It worked instantly; Balder's features brightened again as he smiled at Yui before he moved towards Loki to ask him about something, she could feel Apollon's eyes focused on her, she hoped he wasn't worried. Apollon wasn't as naïve as Balder, he would need a much more convincing reason not to worry, Yui didn't have one so it would be best if he didn't worry about her right now.
Suddenly Yui noticed that Hades was directing an unhappy and solemn face at Loki's back, she decided to question him about it later; it looked as if he was trying to warn Loki about Oizys, she didn't think it was directed at Oizys but it was probably directed to Loki, it seemed he was unhappy with something the other had done or said that had hurt Hades.
Meanwhile, Takeru was glaring daggers at Oizys with obvious contempt; Yui remembered the look from when they had first met when she'd tried convincing him to join a club. He had been pretty hostile and somewhat scary, she was glade she'd gotten to see the side of him hardly anyone saw; offhandedly she wondered if Oizys would be the same, possessing a persona she kept hidden.
Where was Dionysus? She'd thought he was in the room with everyone else but she couldn't see him anywhere, Yui grew curious to where he could have possibly gone, he may have simply wandered off to find something to plant or drink. Dionysus was a genuinely great god to have around but he did get bored quite easily, which was a bit tiresome.
If Yui had to guess though, it would have to be the pantry; Dionysus was constantly going to the pantry where he'd pick out drinks for everyone before coming back with an armful of drinks. He would always want everyone to have fun together, as the god of wine and the god of parties and celebrations; she supposed it was similar to a second-nature to him.
Just to make sure everyone was alright she glanced back, it seemed the only people who were displaying negative mood were Hades and Takeru, Apollon didn't seem as cheerful as he usually was, but then again almost everyone was on edge when Oizys arrived. Maybe it was the goddess's powers causing the tension between them; she did have control over misery and anxiety.
So as she snuck past everyone to god ahead and look for Dionysus, he would need help with the drinks or else he would us do all the work himself, however before she could go anywhere a familiar hand on her shoulder caused her to halt.
Turning around she saw a frown on Balder's face; it was never a god sign.
''Why did you leave me here while you were going somewhere else? I would always be there to help you, I promised. Yet you run away from me, why are you leaving?'' asked Balder with a hurt look crossing his features, he really was direct with his feelings.
''I was just going to assist Dionysus-Sama with the drinks, you can join me if you'd like'' she added the last part to make Balder's mood return to normal, it worked perfectly, he did enjoy being helpful.
So as she walked alongside Balder towards the pantry she took some of the left-over desert from yesterday onto the table, then they proceeded to find Dionysus who just like she'd suspected was trying to lift all the bottles at once. Yui and Balder assisted their friend with the bottles before they all began to head back together; Dionysus was currently singing so she was left to talk to Balder who was smiling at her and making her cheeks heat up.
When they reached the table they all began setting down the bottles and getting everyone a cup, Dionysus turned to Yui before he offhandedly asked what Oizys would like to drink. Yui didn't know what the goddess preferred, so she decided to take the chance to speak with the goddess, a perfect opportunity to question what Oizys really and what she'd meant.
As she returned to the main room though she noticed that Oizys seemed to be having a conversation with Loki, it looked more of a debate, while Hades was leaning against the wall with a disapproving look; she would really need to ask him what was going on later. It was pretty confusing why Hades would react like this, unless there was an incident with Oizys that had been rather unpleasant.
She came closer to the two deities just as Loki turned to Thor and commented something in a whisper, meanwhile Oizys's eyes had instantly turned somewhat predatory as she spotted Yui; glancing at Apollon who was distracted, she allowed her lips to turn into a smirk, Yui watched as the goddess walked towards her, purpose in every step.
''Did you finally decide to accept my offer? I do promise to pretend very well and even submit to humans customs such as hugs and handshakes'' Oizys added the last part in a sarcastic tone, it seemed to be her playful one as well if the twinkling in her eyes was anything to note. Her entire persona so far was extremely difficult to determine; when was she happy? Were there any negative emotions she felt besides anger and frustration? The goddess was genuinely hard to read.
Every interaction with Oizys so far had never led to any emotion except annoyance and anger, all the rest had been reactions not genuine feelings, she wondered if she'd ever be able to see what Oizys was really like underneath he emotionless exterior. Even her anger at Apollon had been more of a reaction, Oizys was really a confusing goddess to try and understand, and this was the first day.
''Well, I'm not really sure yet…I actually came to ask you about…'' I was nervous now that she'd actually asked me about the offer, I really wasn't sure whether to take it or not.
Oizys's stance changed to a more…motherly approach? Her entire gaze held a different reaction, she seemed to pity me with her cold eyes, and it brought tingles down my spine. Somehow she was making me feel extremely stupid and incompetent, as if she should be the one who makes decisions for me, it felt unnerving and caused me to feel vulnerable and violated.
''Little Lamb, you really don't understand a thing do you? The rifts, the horrors, the chaos…they could all be avoided, like I said I don't care about them but you do don't you?'' She was making me feel small like a child, her tone was soft and gentle, and her sudden attitude had caught me off guard which had given her the chance to take me by surprise.
''I do care, but you said that Zeus himself had sent_'' I never got the chance to finish, she'd shushed me almost immediately; no one knew about the offer other than me and her, she probably preferred it that way. If everyone else knew it would probably increase the tension between her and the rest of the gods, maybe it was for the best after all.
''If you really care about everyone including those nine gods, then you will accept my offer'' Oizys said simply, her eyes were unforgiving as though not accepting would lead to disaster, if I did accept then maybe I could get closer to her, after all she'd have to pretend to learn; I would have to take the chance and hope that I succeeded in at least getting her interested.
''Okay, I accept. As part of pretending to be learning about love, tell me what your favourite drink is?'' Yui asked as a blush marred her face; it was a simple question yet somehow asking the mature looking goddess that was slightly embarrassing. It was probably due to the fact that according to Oizys herself, she was very older even to the other gods.
''Fair enough I suppose. I do like lemonade, with no sugar. I didn't think that would be your first question to me, shouldn't you be interested in more personal fact? Although I don't care either way'' Oizys had a musing look on her face, she was musing on the subject and it seemed to be quite entertaining to her, Yui on the other hand smiled a little.
Yui walked back to tell Dionysus about the lemonade, once she did she'd sat down and began pouring herself some apple juice, as she was about to take the first sip a figure hugged her from behind, it was Oizys. A huge smile was on her face, and her eyes were filled with an overwhelming amount of mirth, Yui was more than a little creeped out at this behaviour.
Everyone had -even Tsukito-given a curious and confused gaze towards the goddess, Oizys didn't seem to care and proceeded to give Yui a motherly embrace before landing an equally motherly kiss onto her cheek before she sat down next to her. She received her lemonade and began to drink it as if everything was back to ordinary, it was beyond odd.
''What was that? You weren't this nice earlier to fairy'' demanded Apollon who seemed the most visibly upset out of everyone, his sudden question drew everyone gaze back to Oizys who simply smiled wider at everyone.
''That was a simple misunderstanding; Yui fixed the rifts, of course I'd be thankful Apollon. She is utterly adorable too, wouldn't you agree Hades?'' Oizys's motherly voice was used once again; it was uncanny, at the last part she'd winked at Yui before gazing directly at Hades, waiting for an answer from the rather shy god of the underworld.
Hades seemed to be the only one who knew exactly what Oizys was doing and what she meant, and he didn't see too pleased about it either, in fact it was clear he was quite unhappy at the turn of events. He turned his gaze to Yui with an apologetic gaze as though it were somehow his fault for the way Oizys was behaving before he gave Oizys a smile.
''Yes, she is indeed adorable'' he answered simply.
The answer seemed to please the goddess, who nodded with a smile; Oizys seemed to have a certain goal in mind though Yui didn't think she could understand it yet not before she understood Oizys herself. Apollon was still visibly upset, yet he had sat back down and seemed to be trying to cheer himself up by talking to Dionysus, who was trying to seem uninterested in the whole thing.
''In fact Yui was so sweet and kind to offer me to sleep with her in the same room, it was quite considerate of her wouldn't you agree?'' She'd put her arms around Yui's waist and pulled her closer to herself, this action caused Apollon to narrow his eyes suspiciously at Oizys, Yui wondered why the goddess would take this that far, she'd have to ask her when they were alone.
''Yui would never do that, you're not to be trusted for helping to cast that curse on uncle Hades'' Apollon sounded confident as if he'd already made up his mind, Dionysus half-heartedly nodded beside his half-brother.
''Oh, but that was a long time ago, and Yui had invited me to share her room, didn't you Yui?'' the goddess's shift to Yui was abrupt, her expression wasn't wavering and yet her fingers tightened around Yui's waist, it was obvious what she wanted her to say, so turning to the other she tried her best to put on a smile and did exactly that, doing her best to make it sound like a good idea.
''But…'' Apollon looked absolutely crestfallen that he'd been proven wrong; Dionysus put his arms around him to make feel better.
''No it's been decided Apollon, Yui said so herself didn't she? Yes, now let's all enjoy our drinks'' Oizys stated in an end-of-discussion tone, then she spared Yui a rather frightening display of victory, her eyes were practically glowing icicles and her wide smirk was not reassuring in the slightest.
Yui shivered, and it wasn't from the sudden wind that blew in.
Please review, did the revised version turn out good?