I was furious, vehemently jealous, hurt, betrayed by my own blood. I paced growling in front of a bored Thoth holding a watermelon like it was a precious baby. I hadn't told him why I was so angry to bitter to speak. He dragged a bench to me and grabbed a bowl from one of his followers making it hold the watermelon in place. He waived me over to sit with him. He had dark skin and was slender the Egyptian god of knowledge abhorred exercise with a passion. His yellow catlike eyes commanding me to spill. I landed on the seat heavily hands clenched into fists so I wouldn't strangle anyone.
"Sweet heart can you give me my rubber bands." A maiden worshipper humbly gave it to him.
"What are we even doing?" I raised my arms exasperated yet curious.
"Relax Athena we're doing SCIENCE." The mortals backed away fearfully at the word and it was wise of them to do so. Me and Thoth were big believers of science and all its branches more than magic. Interested now I gritted my teeth and waited for him to continue. He took a rubber band and had me help him put it around the watermelon in the middle.
"This could take a while so how about telling me who was dumb enough to anger the goddess of war and we can go kill them. How does that sound?'' we grabbed another band and taking a deep breath I started.
"I was sitting on the fountain in Olympus admiring Eos the dawn goddess bring in the morning when Eros the god of desire came springing from the clouds to me. Smiling the little runt asked me if I was okay with it. I had no idea what he was talking about and told him so. Now he was grinning mischievously the pink haired idiot and said I quote I know a secret you might want to hear. Annoyed I told him I didn't care what he had to say and leave. He just giggled and cautiously leaned to my ear." I stopped the blind rage that had consumed me earlier was starting to cool down. Thoth gave me a small smile and shooed his followers out providing us with privacy.
"He said that Ares had proposed to Nike and she had agreed." I slumped my shoulders empty and sad. I didn't know why I felt so terrible Nike was my friend and Ares was my (occasionally annoying brute) brother, I should be happy but instead felt regret and a vast hollow ache in me. The watermelon squeezed by a hundred of rubber bands was no longer oval but hourglass shaped and that cheered me up a bit. Thoth contemplated before saying "you know sometimes facts get mixed up perhaps you should ask Ares or Nike instead of taking Eros word for it." But what if it was true. The thought of confronting them was terrifying and I didn't wasn't to look upon their joyful faces now or ever. Before I could process this further the watermelon exploded, parts flying everywhere. Thoth had red fruit on his short cropped banana colored hair and I didn't look much better. We both burst out laughing; he wiped some of his skin.
"Just what I expected to happen."
"Yes the results were a great surprise Thoth." I said sarcastically smiling, my grey eyes clashing with his golden ones.
Rising he brushed us clean; snapping his fingers a fresh clean skirt on him and a clean white Egyptian dress for me. He called for his assistants to bring in an umbrella and handed it to me. Confused but not liking where this was going I opened my mouth to speak when he called on the power of Isis and I was teleported out. The world spun and I willed it to stop and wished I hadn't. I was in Athens outside a small building that sold food. There was me, the hundreds of my passing citizens, and Nike and Ares staring at me surprised, tea at hand. Nike was wearing the purple kimono I bought in Asia with blue butterflies on it; she frequently liked to "borrow" my clothes and never return them not that I cared much, I enjoyed watching her wear my clothing. Now however I just felt sickened, used and everything else bad in the world.
"Oh uh my bad… wrong stop," I pointed behind my shoulder "err I'll just go." And speed walked out of there trying to get lost in the crowd.
Unfortunately the afternoon was beginning to end and people were disappearing into their homes. I kept walking until a familiar delicate small white hand stooped me but I didn't turn to face her.
"Hey what's wrong you could've joined us?" I really didn't want to. I knew I just knew there was a concerned expression on her face and my heart put on a few tons.
"No it's alright you go back I was just in the neighborhood…" I wanted to hit myself for sounding so stupid.
"Ares already left, said he had something to do and I was worried about you. You looked like you were being chased by death." Ah the perks of being immortal and knowing the phrase will never apply to you. She came around me all beautiful in my kimono... my kimono which she wore to her date with Ares. Anger coursed through me again.
"Tell me what's wrong," putting her hand on my bicep. Normally that would be all it took for me to give her anything she desired but now it just felt like a terrible burn. I shrugged her off glaring.
"Nothing's wrong go away." Now it was her turn to frown.
"No just tell me."
"I said go away."
"I won't"
"This is my city and I'm telling you to leave." I was shaking and so did she never like to be bossed around and I didn't like it when people didn't follow my orders. Nike was shorter than me; she didn't look like a warrior with her small frame, light brown hair and crimson eyes (mortals see hazel), cute dimples, creamy skin, perfect teeth… and what am I saying! The point is you wouldn't think she could be so fierce. Even though I was one of the top three most beautiful goddesses in Olympus anyone could clearly identify me as a warrior.
"Stop acting pigheaded and tell me!" I was sure one of my arteries was about to burst. I was starting to feel uncomfortable I never shouted at Nike.
"Are you seeing Ares?" I blurted out.
"What?"
"Are you seeing Ares?" more loudly.
"What does that have to do with anything and how does whom I'm seeing even matter?" she was cross.
"It just does and you haven't answered." I was getting desperate shifting from foot.
"Who I'm seeing doesn't concern you."
"I want my kimono back and the rest of my clothes." Inwardly I cringed not liking how I sounded so much like a child. Nike gawked at me not believing what she was hearing but I said it and wouldn't back down.
"Fine!"
"And all those perfumes from Egypt."
"Those were a gift from you! Whatever sure; anything else?" she wasn't even looking at me anymore and I felt horrible.
"I want my pet owl back too." That got her attention and she looked at me incredulous. He was my pet owl but he favored Nike more and it was cute watching Nike pet him; he loved her but Nike wasn't really into owls just hawks she did grow fond of him after years of bonding.
"No," she said firmly.
"Give him back Nike." We were brooding so powerfully that an invisible dome was made by us and mortals went out of their way to bypass, the street became empty.
"You know what come talk to me when you're in a better mood." She walked away from me and I shouted "I expect him to be in my house by midnight." Huffing I went the opposite way when I felt raindrops hit my face. The sky was cloudy and all of a sudden started to pour heavily. Thanks dad.
Automatically on impulse before I realized what I was doing I crossed the yards separating us and held the umbrella above Nikes head. She faced me and I looked away blushing at my actions and glared at the ground like it was its fault for all the troubles in my life. She tried to scoot closer to me so we both could be covered but then Nike would get partially wet and that would defeat the whole purpose. I shook my head positioning the umbrella to shield her fully and I was getting soaked so instead of getting into another argument with her I began walking leaving her no choice. We made it to my nearest private homes located in Athens not saying anything on the way there. I shut the umbrella once we got inside leaving it on the floor; I and the umbrella were creating a big puddle which I'd have to clean later.
Nike was quiet behind me, looking at the reflection of my suspended shields on the white marble walls I saw Nike blushing interested on the floor, ceiling, pillars, paintings, and then glance at me only to look quickly away swallowing thickly to look at something else. She caught me watching her and said "your clothes…the rain…you can see…uh." My white dress had become see through, thank you Thoth because this is another thing I needed.
"Oh sorry." I dried myself up using my powers but my body was still seeable. On the way here we had tried to call the goddess Isis for help but she had not answered so Nike was stuck in my house till the rain cleared. I didn't bother changing clothes never really caring for appearances besides Nike was a woman.
"You can stay here until the rain stops." I closed the door to my room and dropped like the dead on my soft cushion bed. Emotionally exhausted I fell asleep.
When I was sleeping my body got into defense mode ready to snap anyone's neck at any little movement except Nikes. So half asleep groggy I felt a weight settle on the bed move closer and heard raindrops softly hitting the room. Opening one eye I saw Nike wearing some pajamas she kept here nearing me slowly as if she wasn't sure if it was okay. Moderately awake I opened my arms to her and she used my left arm as a pillow. Embracing her I snuggled into her back and she shivered so I pulled her even closer wanting my body heat to warm her faster.
"Are you warm? I could get some blankets." I asked.
"No I mean yes I'm warm definitely warm thanks." She was facing the wall. Humming I said okay and was drifting back to sleep when Nike spoke again.
"I'm not seeing Ares."
"Huh?" I was tired my normally quick brain was too tired to understand.
"We went on one date but decided to remain friends and just hung out today… as FRIENDS." Peace warmed my heart and I repeated okay again. Then I kissed the top of her head before falling asleep.