Alexander was grinning from ear to ear. "Did you hear that, Phai? He said he loves him! I am so happy for them!"

Hephaestion laughed. " Yes, he did. It seems that falling in love with someone who is an arrogant, spoiled pain in the ass is the popular thing to do. It certainly was for me."

"Bite me, Phai." Alexander grinned. "I am excited for them! I think it is just wonderful!"

"As do I, but I have some concerns. Jared seems to be worried about what other people are saying about them. Colin does not seem to be bothered, but I wonder. Do you remember, Alexander, how people used to talk about us? Nothing was said you to because you were the king. But I was a different story. You know how they talked about me, and to me. It was upsetting and hurtful, though I managed to ignore a great deal of it. I have grown fond of these two, and I do not wish for anything like that to happen to them."

Alexander nodded. "Yes, I know that Dennis fellow talked to Jared about it a little, too. Perhaps we should bring this up with Zeus. He will know the best thing to do."

Zeus smiled at Alexander and Hephaestion as they walked towards him. He had a soft spot for these two and was always glad to see them.

"Greetings, gentlemen. Have you been enjoying yourselves?"

"Yes, Great Zeus, we have. It has been wonderful watching those two struggle and finally give in to their feelings. It reminded me of Phai and myself."

Zeus laughed. "Yes, I can see that it has had an effect on the two of you. You have been humping like bunnies all over the place."

Hephaestion blushed profusely. Alexander giggled.

Zeus winked at them. "Is there anything in particular that you wanted to see me about this day?"

Hephaestion spoke up. "Yes, sir, there is. No doubt you have heard them discuss the rumors and gossip that is going around about them. I know first hand how difficult that can be to deal with. Jared seems particularly bothered by it. I love the relationship they are developing, and I would hate to see it tarnished by such things."

Zeus thought on that a moment. "Alexander, do you feel this way as well?"

"Yes, Great Zeus. I want them to be as happy as Phai and I are. I do not wish to see them suffer as we did…as Hephaestion did. We were hoping you could find a way to help them."

"Hmm…let me think." He pulled at his long white beard thoughtfully for a moment, then his eyes lit up and he smiled. "I believe I have a solution for you. What if I could make those around them forget what they have heard and seen? It will be as though none of it happened. What would you think of that?"

Alexander cocked his head inquisitively. "How is that possible?"

Zeus smiled. "Simple. I will call on Mnemosyne. She is the goddess of memory and remembrance, and mother to the muses. She can erase memories, or change them."

Hephaestion thought that sounded like a great idea. "Yes! That would be perfect!"

"I do need to know one thing" Zeus stated." We can fix it so that those around them remember nothing of the gossip and rumors, but what of Colin and Jared? Do you wish them to remember all that has happened to them? Their new feelings toward each other? Or do you want them to forget all that has happened as well?"

Alexander and Hephaestion looked at each other. "Phai? What do you think?"

Hephaestion smiled wistfully. "I would hate for them to lose the relationship they have developed. They seem so happy right now, much more so than when they were always bickering. Alexander?"

"Yes," Alexander agreed, "I do not wish for that to be taken away from them. I have very much enjoyed watching their attraction grow and seeing them finally act on it…"

"Because you are a voyeuristic perv"…Hephaestion whispered in his ear.

Alexander thumped him on the head. "And you are an incorrigible smart ass!" he whispered in return. He cleared his throat and spoke up "As I was saying…I do not want to take that away from them. Could we allow them to stay as they are?"

Zeus nodded. "It shall be done. After Hypnos claims them this night, I will have Mnemosyne work her magic on them. All will be well."

Alexander and Hephaestion were pleased with the plan.

Hephaestion smiled at Zeus. "Thank you, sir. You are most wise, and we are grateful to you."

As they were walking away, Alexander elbowed Hephaestion in the ribs.

"Hey! What was that for?"

Alexander glared at him playfully "That is for calling me a voyeuristic perv! I told you to stop calling me that!"

"Then stop acting like one!" Hephaestion smirked.

Alexander growled at him. "You are so going to get it when we get home!"

Hephaestion grinned, a twinkle in his eyes. "I am counting on it!"