Zeus: (comes over to Hera and Artemis.) Artemis I am going to need to borrow my wife for a second something very important has come up. that needs our attention though since it does affect you and your sister Cindy as well as Yuka you might need to hear this too. we just got paid a visit from the Fates. they said they had some news that might unsettle us more than we already are.
Hera: (looks at Zeus) please tell me it isn't anything serious?
Zeus: it depends on what you call serious.
Artemis: Well, if they said unsettle you, then probably. But hopefully it will be alright... Nothing too bad.
Zeus: I don't think they mean any one is going to die if that is what you and Hera are worried about but we will find out. (leads Artemis and Hera to where the Fates are standing)
Fates: Ah Zeus, we are glad you were so prompt in retrieving your wife and Cindy's half sister this does concern them both. as you all know Cindy was stolen from you when she was a baby this was not supposed to happen and that one problem has upset the very cosmic balance of all the lives connected with their lives including Inuyasha and Kagome. their meeting and reaching this moment was indeed already in their fates but the obstacles that they faced recently would not have needed to be overcome if not for the altering of Cindy's and Yuka's fate.
Hera: They wouldn't?
Fates: No you see Cindy was not suppose to have been stolen from you according to the original design she was suppose to remain with you and your husband and grown up on Olympus and Married Apollo and Yuka her daughter was supposed to have come from that union. but you could say Coronus was to blame for the change in what happened he made his first move too early those two kidnappers were his pawns.
the re battle with Manten and Hiten and Yura and even the meeting of that abusive man when he came here would not have happened if not for the change of Cynthia's and Yuka's fates. All the rest that happened, happened as it was suppose to down even to what you and Zeus plan to do tomorrow at the wedding of Kagome and Inuyasha (meaning how Hera and Zeus plan to offer Immortality to Inuyasha, Kagome, Sota, and Mrs. Higurashi) Even Artemis' meeting and connection with Sesshomaru was already in her destiny.
Zeus: is there anything we can do to repair what happened? (meaning can they change it back the way it was supposed to be)
Fates: yes Zeus there is indeed away to repair what was damaged but it does require a choice on the part of Cindy and Yuka. (turns to look at Artemis so as to say something to her alone.) even your huntress Zoƫ's fate was the result of the tampering but then again your new Lieutenant is almost as good as your former. but with less of a stiff neck.
Artemis: What choice must they make?
Fates: For Cynthia the Choice might be very easy she must choose to forget that what happened ever happened and when she returns with you to Olympus she must marry Apollo as she should have done if her fate had remained the way it was supposed to. Yuka's might be a little more difficult she must decide herself to forget that the man who was her father ever existed and some how receive the a transfusion that will replace the blood that the abusive man gave her taking on the blood of the man who should have been her father if all had happened as was supposed to. but it will also mean if it is possible that she must for a time leave the age she is now and age up anew. that is why Yuka's choice might be the harder one.
Zeus: No matter For even Apollo himself should have a say in this but if it is indeed what must be done to fix what is broken then we must see if they are willing to make that jump. (looks at Hera and Artemis) I will go and speak with Apollo you two go and speak to Yuka and Cindy and see what they say. (Heads off to find Apollo)
Apollo: *seeing his father* Oh, hey Dad. Is everything okay?
Zeus: yes and no. I got a visit from the fates today and learned that what happened back in 1974 was not supposed to happen you know how Cindy was stolen from her crib on Olympus well according to the fates that was not supposed to happen she was supposed to remain with us grow up and end up as your wife and Yuka was suppose to be your daughter. (tells him all the rest that the fates had told him, Hera, and Artemis) so now Cindy, you , and Yuka must make a choice.
in order to rectify what was damaged.
do you understand Apollo?
Apollo: Yeah... I'll let them choose. It affects them more than me. I'd love to be their family... It is an improvement on the life they had.
Zeus: very true and even giving them back what they should have had if all had gone well.
meaning if all had gone according to the fates' original design)
Apollo: Yes, it would all be righted.
(meanwhile Artemis and Hera arrive in the infirmary)
Hera: Cindy, I'd like to talk to you.
Cindy: (is sitting up a little) Alright mother what is it?
Hera: The Fates came and spoke to your father and me. They told us that it was against destiny that you were stolen from your crib as a baby. So many things were affected, but the most relevant one for the moment was the man who became your husband. If your life had gone how it was originally supposed to, then you would have married Apollo, and had Yuka as his daughter. Now, you have a choice to make. You can undo the mistake, and end up with Apollo. Yuka also has a choice to make, in regard to giving up her father's blood and undergoing a transfusion that allows her to become his daughter. The catch is that she has to revert back to a baby, and grow up as Apollo's daughter.
Cindy: (thinks for a second) I would be more than happy to undo the mistake mother. I don't know how Yuka will respond but I am willing the only problem she will have with it I think is that even though much harm happened from what her current life had been like she had many good moments too. but I can at least tell you my choice. I will do my part to undo the mistake.
The Fates: (appear once more this time in front of Hera and Cindy) If you mean your daughter meeting with Kagome that would have still happened even if the original design had been followed. in fact it would have knit them together tighter. making their friendship more strong.
but we are glad you are willing to do your part to undo the mistake. (the three soon leave Hera and Cindy alone to discuss what will need to be done.)
Cindy: I hope my daughter finds happiness whichever she chooses.
Hera: Yes. I think I'll speak to Yuka now, to see what she says.
Cindy: good luck mom.
Hera: Thank you, Cindy. I'll talk to you soon. *leaves to see Yuka*
Yuka: (has calmed down and seemingly finally accepted the fact that Hera and Zeus are indeed her grandparents but is wondering if they view her as a mistake or wish she hadn't been born)
Hera: Yuka, may I talk to you for a moment?
Yuka: sure ma'am. (isn't sure how much formality is needed for a woman like Hera)
Hera: Yuka, don't be so uptight and formal, I am your grandmother. A grandmother with news for you. *explains it again to her*
Yuka: (looks at her grandmother with wide eyes) is it truly possible for something like that to happen?
Will: (Doesn't realize that Hera was still in ear shot as he had been helping tend Yuka for a bit after her last fainting spell) and to think just a few hours ago she was asking me and her mom if it was possible that Hera and Zeus wished she had never been born or thought of her as a mistake.
Hera: Yes, Yuka. What was that, Will?
Will: oh nothing. Hera I was just talking to myself. (in his mind is thinking oh crap I can't believe I said that out loud)
Hera: Oh, okay. Yuka, what would you want to do?
Yuka: ( begins to think about what it would mean to relive her life over with a different father a fresh start a for real family but then begins thinking of the downside. the father she had been born to had given her a chance to have friends like Kagome and the Ayumi and she is indeed afraid of losing those friendships and soon begins weighing the pros against the cons)
(some how finds she is divided in her self between the joy of knowing she will have a fresh new start with a new father (who if all had gone well would have been her original father) and the fears of losing what she had and her friend Kagome. so decides the best way to handle what is dividing her is to get advice from the older woman sitting next to her. (Hera) so finally opens herself up to her grandmother) well this is a very difficult choice to make grandma. I find I am divided on this, part of me thinks I should take the opportunity that is being offered to me. and the other half is afraid of losing what I currently have. which side would you listen to if you were me?
Hera: You wouldn't lose your friends, Yuka. Given the Fates, you'd be brought together.
Yuka: (hearing that Yuka finally sees her clear road) then I think I will take the opportunity that you have presented me with. (smiles)
though how I am to do that I have yet to know the way.
Hera: There is a way that we can replace your current father's blood with Apollo's blood. It's done with two cocoons, you in one, Apollo in the other. It flushes out your blood and replaces it with his, making him your father.
Yuka: ok well there is one solution.
Zeus: (comes down and sees Hera talking with Yuka) well what is the verdict?
Hera: They both have agreed.
Zeus: good I will let Apollo know and let Sokosei know that his services are required.
Sokosei: (walks in) no need I am here as it is some strange girls (the fates) who are wandering around camp right now said you might need me.
Hera: And they were quite right.
Sokosei: well what do you need me to do?
Hera: A transfusion between Apollo and Yuka, here.
Sokosei: Alright not a problem let's make some magic so to speak.
Zeus: (comes back leading Apollo to Sokosei and Yuka) step one is getting Yuka's ex-father's blood our of her and your blood in her my son.
Sokosei: Well Apollo are you ready to become a proud father?
Apollo: Yep.
Sokosei: (begins the process and soon two cocoons envelop Yuka and Apollo and without much ado Yuka's human father's blood is flushed out of her completely and Apollo's Ichor is pushed in to replace the blood she had lost) (the cocoons soon open first Apollo's )
Sokosei: well how do you feel?
Apollo: I feel just fine. Just waiting on her.
Sokosei: (notices that the cocoon containing Yuka is now white and is opening) I don't think you need wait much longer. (as the Cocoon opens Yuka emerges looking just like she looked going in)
Sokosei: and here is your daughter whatever the next step will be is your family's to take.
Yuka: (is not sure what her new father thinks of her)
Apollo: Hello, Yuka. *goes to her and hugs her*
Yuka: (smiles and hugs him back)
Zeus: yes the next part is beyond Sokosei's ability but for now we can wait on it. Yuka must soon go back to babyhood and relive her life this time as Apollo's daughter but it can wait until the autumn that way she can still witness the union of Kagome and Inuyasha.
The Fates: yes but no later than autumn the minute all of you return to Olympus must be when the rest takes place unless Apollo would like to make this a double wedding between himself and Cindy and Inuyasha and Kagome.
(they had once more reappeared in front of Zeus and the others)
Zeus: It will all happen, no matter when it does, as long as it's within the next month.
The Fates: yes July looks to be a fortunate month for you Zeus you regain your daughter Cynthia and your grandchild Yuka and your daughter tomorrow is getting married to Inuyasha and all the good fortune you have. we bet you are excited.
Yuka: (for some reason finds she is nervous around these three girls and so pulls herself behind her new father)
Apollo: Don't worry, they're fine...
The Fates: well we will be on our way we wish you all the happiness in the world. (soon the three leave and Yuka and her family are alone together in the camp.)
Yuka: (smiles at her new father she cannot believe her good fortune.)
Zeus: your daughter will still remain with her aunt for now Apollo. So I will take Yuka back to Artemis' cabin and let her know of all that has transpired here.
Apollo: Yes, of course.
Zeus: (leads Yuka back to Artemis' cabin) Artemis I need to speak with you.
Artemis: Yes?
Zeus: (tells Artemis about the choices that both Cindy and Yuka had made and Smiles) and you Artemis if you want to may still keep Yuka here in your cabin with your girls for now even though Apollo is now her father the rest of what needs to be done remains to be completed.
Artemis: Yes, I understand. She can stay here as long as she likes.
Zeus: (smiles at Artemis) you have taken a strong liking to being her Aunt you have warmed up to that role haven't you . (is playfully teasing his daughter Artemis)
(as he gently pushes Yuka towards Artemis)
Artemis: I can't deny that I like it.
Zeus: yeah well have a very good evening my daughter. (heads off towards his cabin)
Yuka: (smiles a very bright and very genuine smile for the first time in a long time is really now very happy about the fact she has a large family and that they all care about her.)
(soon Dinnertime comes and they sit down to dinner thinking on all the things that have happened that day.)
Ai: (looks at Zeus) Daddy is Kagome's friend Yuka going to be alright?
Zeus: Yes, she'll be just fine, Ai.
