A/N: So, I just had this idea…we all know that Zeus' marriage with Hera is pretty rocky. So, why not capture a moment when they still loved each other, and showed it?
Zera:
Hera, young and beautiful, paced her bedroom floor, muttering to herself. Her dark, ebony hair hung out of their plaits in waves down her back. On her dresser were many pictures of her and Zeus, growing up, then falling in love. Finally, Five years after their 57th birthday, Zeus proposed. And tomorrow was the wedding.
Hestia, Hera's favorite sibling, walked in, Hera's wedding gown draped over her arms. "Let's see how it fits, one last time."
In her wedding gown, Hera never felt more beautiful. Her dark hair contrasted deeply with the white of the dress and made her indigo eyes sparkle.
"You look absolutely lovely." Hestia said, hugging her sister. Hera smiled and said, "I know."
*Ten years later*
Hera screamed. She pushed. Zeus stood at her side, catching the little boy as he exited his mother's womb. A red glow enveloped the small child, and Hera held her little boy in her arms. "Ares," she announced. "His name is Ares, and he shall be the god of war."
Hephaestus, Hera's oldest, reached up to look at his younger brother. Hera raised her eyes at her crippled son, but didn't object. "Don't touch him, Hephy." Hera ordered.
Zeus clapped his hand on his oldest son's shoulders and laughed. "My queen, there is no need to fear. Hephaestus will take good care of his younger brother, won't you my son?"
Hephaestus nodded eagerly. "I promise, Momma. I won't hurt Ares." Hera stared sadly at her son and gently placed little Ares in Hephaestus' strong arms.
Hera and Zeus stared in awe at their two sons. Zeus kissed his wife's forehead and whispered, "Tonight is for us. We'll have Hestia take care of the boys; she loves them both." Hera stared up at her husband lovingly and gripped his hand. "I love you," she whispered back. "So much."
Nicole: I wonder what happened to them…
Elizabeth: *eye roll* Zeus was spending too much time with mortal women, remember? He didn't pay enough attention to Hera, his true queen.
A/N: Once again, thanks to all you awesome people for reading and sticking with me! Don't forget to suggest a pairing that you love in a review!