Chapter 34

"So I was thinking of a somewhat sexy, sassy, hardcore, fashionista kind of look." Ten commented as she ran her fingers through Kyoko's hair, gently tugging and ruffling it. Aoidḗ's eyes went a little wide as she watched her normally reddish hair gradually lengthen down her back and the color drain from it to a pale blonde with light pink highlights. "Oh my... that looks excellent on you my daughter." Hera commented. "What do you think?"

Aoidḗ smiled a little. "I like it a lot, but I think I'm missing one little thing."

Hera looked at her curiously. "What would that be? Oh! I know! If you are to be his sister, you at least need to share one thing." She hummed mischievously.

"The eyes!" They chimed in unison.

"Hmm, how about a pale blue? Yes, yes... that will work." She told the girl and watched as Kyoko closed her eyes and slowly opened them to reveal a pair of icy-blue orbs. She clapped happily. "Now to complete the portrait, we'll just go over your makeup and wardrobe. We cannot have anything clashing. It just wouldn't do for such a stylish young goddess that gave me such a wonderful celebration for Gamelion. It was the best one yet. I could actually feel the power pulse though the crowd as my wonderful children took the stage... both times." She grinned.

Aoidḗ blushed a little and gave her a small gasp. "Really? I didn't realize."

"Oh certainly, it was wonderful and I have no doubt that the rest of us could feel it too. You children did such a wonderful job and for that we are all very grateful. Now... let's continue to create Miss Setsuka Heel. We wouldn't want to keep her dearly beloved brother waiting too long." She giggled.

"Just be patient, they'll be out soon, but while we wait I would like to discuss with you a few little rules for being alone with my precious little gem." Lory's visage shimmered to his godly state and Kuon/Deimos groaned a little, inwardly.

Zeus chuckled. "First rule: You will be a gentleman to her and treat her appropriately. Second: You are to make sure that she is cared for and protected. Finally: You may touch, but not too much." He winked at him and Kuon rolled his eyes.

"Really?... What kind of animal do you think I am?" Kuon groused, now almost fully ensconced in his Cain Heel persona. "Besides, why are you giving me rules on how to behave with my wife?"

The love obsessed ancient deity smirked. "Because, for the duration of filming... She is not your wife."

The Kuon/Ren in him groaned a little inwardly. Just exactly what did this love obsessed monster have in mind? Already he was dressed pretty close to his true self, had it not been for his hair and eyes. Only Zeus could instill a sense of dread in the god of dread and terror himself and he was pretty sure he didn't care much for it at this point.

"Darling, she's ready." Ten emerged from the salon with a smile that sent a worried chill up Kuon's back.

Lory smiled brightly. "Well then, let's see the results."

Ten turned back to the shadowy, curtained area and coaxed the little goddess. "Come on, you can do this. You've been far more exposed than this before." She whispered quietly, encouraging the figure from the shadows.

Kyoko sighed, inhaled deeply, closed her eyes and allowed Setsuka Heel to wash over her. When she finally emerged, she strutted out with a cat-like grace and hips swaying. She had never matched him so completely as she did at that moment. Long, lean legs. Soft, flawless skin covered in black leather, silk and lace. She was definitely what one would describe as a Rock Goddess.

Lory smiled mischievously as he watched his charge flounder and swallow thickly. "Definitely a hard kind of cute." He commented as Kuon tried to control his innermost urges and felt his godly side roil beneath the surface of his being.

He needed to remain calm and keep control of his new persona Cain Heel, and this was not helping at all. For once, the leather was too hot and tight. His mind was in a haze and his throat was unnaturally parched. He could swear that he felt like his heart was going to jump out of his chest and land at her feet in supplication. Never in all their time together, had she done this to him. Yes, he absolutely loved her in every way possible, but this was definitely something new. He wondered briefly if this is how all of those musicians that worshiped her felt when they saw her, a little jealousy flared up a bit, and for the first time in a very long time, he was completely speechless.

"Now, to get down to business." Lory told them, then elaborated on how things were going to go, their stay at the hotel, the bestowing of the key cards and petty cash for meals and such, and to clarify what her duties would involve. By the time he was finished, Kuon was amazed that she had become fully immersed in her new identity. Every persona in his mind groaned in agony. Each little aspect of this one appealed to each part of him. For Cain, is was the doting little sister with an obsession to take care of him and be his. For Ren, it was the controlled low-tension female that would plow through the task no matter what. For Kuon, it was the stunning beauty that oozed appeal. Finally for Deimos, it was the fact that she was everything all rolled into one stunning little body, ready to burst through and match him stride for stride in anything he chose to do. She was amazing.

She called him Nii-san for the first time after they left the crazed LoveMon's abode and Deimos determined that should he ever have the power, the word would be stricken from human language. No creature so beautiful should be allowed to call a man brother, when he is not. Not even in pretense. Wait no. He thought, then smirked evilly. She can call anyone, but me brother. He nodded at the affirmation, satisfied with the thought.