Here's part 10!
Let's answer our reviews first though.
what are you writing this story on? families are starting everywhere and it's a fascinating subject that has waaay too many intresting ideas
I'm writing it on gods having children, specifically Bell and Hestia. Demigods.
All ima say is please make more this story is by far top 10 dammachi storys ive read
Thank you! Next up we have MacroSketcher.
Good. Hestia and Bell reveal the truth to Hermes, we just have to see if he can keep his word.
At least we have more details of how the night in question happened.
Now Freya is waiting to find out whether or not she will get the heir she wants, at least she is satisfied with Ottar. I'm surprised that Anya still serves Freya, I was expecting Horn/Helun.
It was nice the moment Bell and Hestia had before bed. I liked how the Odyssey story is quoted and how Bell promises Hestia that he is with her until she dies of old age. It earned him a kiss on the cheek.
Very good chapter.
Thank you very much! And yeah the Odysseus is a great story, I wanted to incorporate some Greek elements into this. And finally we have jackmorsone.
Thanks 4 the chapter
No prob but there's no need to thank me.
Now then, let's begin.
2 months later…..
Four months, four, months.
Hestia was now four months pregnant. Two months since she found out that Hestia knew about her and Bell's secret. And now she had three months left.
Hestia's stomach had become huge at this point. If she was a human than the stomach would appear to be along 7 months.
Hestia decided to relax that day, she didn't have work and she was super tired. She didn't wish to harm her child, and she didn't exactly feel the best.
Hestua's morning sickness had stopped, but her cravings were more rampant than ever.
The short goddess lied on the couch wearing her white dress. She felt so tired that she didn't even bother tying her hair.
Hestia let out a yawn. The Hestia Familia had gone out for the day to do some shopping and other things. But Bell had stayed home as he didn't wish to leave Hestia alone during her pregnancy.
Lili and Bete's situation want the best, but it wasn't really the worst. They decided to name their son Luke, as it was the best they could think of.
Mainly how it worked was that Lili often visited the Twilight Manor to take care of Luke with Bete. Sometimes they would take care of him in the Hearthfire Manor, as they didn't exactly have a home for both of them, yet that is.
But even if the situation was weird, it still worked out in a way.
Meanwhile Bell and Hestia had still kept her pregnancy a secret, not wanting anyone to know. It could endanger Hestia but also cause problems with other gods and Familias. So the secret was still kept from everyone else.
Hestia didn't exactly have plans for the day, just lie down and rest. That's what Bell had told her to do.
"Ugh. I'm so bored…" Hestia sighed as she rolled on her side. "I don't wanna get up, but I really want to do something."
Bell then came into the room with a tray in his hands. As he sat the tray down onto the table.
There was a dish on the tray and a glass. The dish was one of Hestia's favorite dishes. A dish that Bell normally made for her, it was a beef dish mixed with vegetables and potatoes. The glass was filled with water. As well as a fork and knife.
"Here Goddess Hestia. I made you your favorite." Bell smiled as he looked at her. As Hestia managed a tired smile.
"Thanks Bell. I love you." She said as she wiped a bit of sweat off of her forehead. "I don't know what I'd do without you."
"I feel the same way Goddess Hestia." Bell stated as Hestia immediately gave Bell a kiss on the forehead. Causing the adventurer to blush.
Hestia gave a nod as she slightly sat up. Wouldn't want to eat while lying down. "Hey um…Bell?"
Bell nodded and asked. "Yes Hestia?"
"Can you um….well…I feel really tired. I don't know if I can lift up that fork." Hestia yawned. "So is it okay if you…"
"Of course Goddess Hestia! You have no need to worry." Bell smiled as he picked up the form and knife, cutting into the dish as he then licked up the piece of the dish with the fork. "If you're completely sure."
Bell then out the fork in front of her. "Here."
Hestia smiled as she put her mouth to the fork and took a bite of the food. Chewing it afterwards. Every single time she chewed it, it just tasted better and better.
Hestia finished as she swallowed and licked her lips.
"Mmm! Wow Bell, you've gotten so much better at cooking!" Hestia giggled. "This dish is delicious."
Bell let out a light chuckle. "You always say that about my cooking."
"I mean it more than ever this time!" Hestia laughed as she immediately hugged Nell and kissed him on the cheek.
"Okay, I'm glad you love it Goddess Hestia." Bell smiled as he hugged her back. While Hestia snuggled the little rookie.
"I'll always love you Bell. And anything you make." Hestia let out a happy sigh as she lied back onto the couch. "Hey, did the others say they'd be doing anything aside from shopping?"
"Hmm. I'm not sure. I think Lili is with the Loki Familia." Bell said as he put his finger to his chin.
"Yeah. Ya know she's been handling it pretty well." Hestia looked up at the ceiling in wonder. "I thought she and Bete would keep fighting and fighting again."
Bell let out a nervous laugh as he rubbed the back of his head. "I guess we all did."
"Yeah." Hestia nodded quietly. "I'm glad we didn't end up that way."
"And we never will. It's going to be even better when she's born." Bell smiled as he put her hand on the goddess' stomach.
"Still hoping for a girl?" Hestia asked Bell, who gave her a nod. "Me too. Two more months."
"Yeah. Just a few more."
About a month ago, Hestia had remembered that the pregnancy of a goddess lasted for six months. At first she was worried about how Bell would react.
But to her surprise the news made Bell happier. It meant that he was going to be a father sooner than they thought.
"When she's born, our lives will be different from there on." Hestia stated. "But I'm happy that we're having her, I'm happy to be with you Bell."
"I'm happy to be with the both of you." Bell simply stated as he gave Hestia a very warm smile.
That's when footsteps were heard, which caused both Bell and Hestia to turn around.
It was Welf, along with Mikoto and Haruhime. Welf seemed out of breath.
"You're all back." Hestia said. Noticing how Welf was out of breath. "What's wrong?"
Welf stood up as he looked at the two.
"You both might want to hear about this."
Twilight Manor……
"Who's a good boy? You are." Lili stated as she rocked Luke in her arms. Who was laughing in excitement.
"He's so calm." Lili thought. "And happy, wonder if I was ever like that at his age."
Lili looked outside the window. It was sunny out, midday. Not a lot of clouds out, sky was blue, sun was out, it was a nice day.
"I wonder if I should ask Riveria for advice." Lili said as Luke continued to laugh. "She's pretty smart."
That's when Bete came into the room in a hurry. As he put his hands on his knees and took deep breaths.
"Bete? Why are you out of breath?" The Pallum asked. "Did you run? Did you pick a fight with someone."
"No." Bete shook his head. "But there's some crazy shit going on outside. You've gotta hear this."
"Wonder what this is about." Lili thought as she sat Luke down into his cradle.
Bete then told Lili that there was commotion outside in Orario and many people were shocked about something.
At first Lili worried that others had found out about Hestia's pregnancy. If that ever got out to anyone that wasn't apart of the Hestia Familia or Hermes, then it would've spread like wildfire.
But fortunately it wasn't about that, it was about something else.
And as Bete told her, her eyes widened and she screamed.
"WHAAAAAAATTT?!"
"FREYA IS PREGNANT?!"
Hestia exclaimed after hearing the news from her Familia members.
"Yeah. We heard gossip beforehand, but then Goddess Freya announced it to many." Mikato explained. "She is indeed with child."
"What?! H-how is that possible? I..I thought only Goddess Hestia could get pregnant!" Bell exclaimed. As while goddesses could not bear children, Hestia became pregnant. While it was still a mystery of how that only happened to her, how was it also that Freya could bear children?
"Apparently not. We still don't exactly know how it was only Goddess Hestia at first." Welf put his finger on his chin.
"Right." Haruhime nodded. "The father of her child is supposedly the captain of the Freya Familia. The level seven adventurer, Ottar."
"Him?! The most powerful adventurer in Orario?!" Hestia asked. Freya had made a move on Ottar?! Her captain? No one else knew?
"Indeed." Mikato stated. "All the people of Orario are surprised, but some seem quite happy."
"Freya….Freya told everyone she's pregnant….did…did she know?" Hestia thought to herself. "It can't be….but why else? Urgh! Why am I so worried?!"
Hestia grabbed her head with both of her hands as she looked down at the ground. Stress and confusion spread throughout the goddess's mind. Yet not a single feeling of envy.
"Goddess Hestia!! Are you alright?" Bell put his hand on her back and comforted his goddess.
Bell was always there to comfort Hestia if something was wrong. One of the many reasons she loved Bell.
"Y-yes Bell." Hestia nodded. "But this isn't right! She definitely did something!"
"I am sorry to say but she did not. She is sporting her own enlarged womb." Haruhime out her hand to her mouth and said calmly.
"What?! She does?!" Hestia asked. "Urgh. This couldn't have been going on for long, do you think she found out?!"
"I don't think there's a way she could have." Bell shook his head.
"That's it! We're going to meet Freya right now!" Hestia stood up and ran out of the living room. "I'm gonna ask her a few things! Come on Bell!"
"Goddess Hestia wait!" Bell exclaimed as he held her hand to prevent her from going any further. "You can't be so hasty! You're still pregnant!"
"I'm fine Bell! I still have a month left! Now let's go!"
"Goddess Hestia!" Mikato stared. "There is something we should do before you two leave."
"It could help with hiding the child." Haruhime smiled. As both Bell and Hestia looked at the sword user and yellow fox in confusion.
"Really?" Bell asked. "What is it?"
Three minutes later….
"Wow! It's like it's not even there anymore!" Hestia marveled at her stomach. Which looked just like it did before her pregnancy. "B-but our child is still there, right?"
"Of course." Mikato nodded. "It is just a disguise. No one can see it but it is still there."
"It is the same kind that Lili used to disguise her pregnancy." Haruhime smiled. "We asked her if we could borrow the magic from her and she said yes."
"Woah. That's amazing!" Bell exclaimed. "Will goddess Hestia still be fine though? Are there any consequences to using the disguise magic?"
"We still advise that you both be careful, but yes. You will both be fine." Mikato gave a smile and a nod. "The spell will end once you undo the spell. We'll show you both once you return."
"Oh yeah! Come on Bell!" Hestia realized why she even had the spell used in the first place. So she could go out in public without people questioning her stomach.
The goddess grabbed the adventurer as they both ran out of the door.
Streets of Orario….
"Is she really pregnant?"
"That's what I heard, look at her stomach."
"Huh, isn't that something? Pretty sure this is the first time a goddess has ever gotten pregnant!"
"Who's the father? Is it that Bell Cranel guy?"
"Nope. Apparently it's Ottar. Captain of the Freya Familia."
"Most powerful adventurer here huh? Now that is interesting.
"Agreed."
Those were the words and conversations of many of the people in Orario. Who were speaking while two figures walked down the street.
One was Freya, dressed in her black dress. And yes, it was true. She had a small but decent sized bump on her stomach. Which slightly stretched out her dress.
The other was Ottar of course. Dressed in his battle attire with both swords attached to his back. And his head band on.
"I must say Ottar." Freya said quietly as the two continued to walk down the streets. "I am surprised with how people have taken my pregnancy."
"I am quite surprised as well my goddess." Ottar nodded. "But if anyone were to lay hands on you, I will show them to stay in their place."
"There is no need Ottar. No one else is for me." Freya stated. "Of course…with the exception of Bell…."
Freya closed her eyes and started shaking. Thinking back to how jealous Hestia had made her when finding out that Bell had gotten her pregnant. Even if Freya had Ottar now, she still felt resentful towards Hestia.
"Goddess Freya, are you alright?" Ottar asked putting his hand out. Noticing how she was tensing up a little. "Do you wish for me to lay wrath upon Bell Cranel?" He gripped one of the handles on his sword tightly.
"No. Of course not Ottar, I am alright." Freya gave him a slight smile. "I have you after all."
"Understood Goddess Freya." Ottar loosened his grip as he took it off of the sword handle.
Freya stopped for a second before turning to her captain to tell him something. "Ottar, you are the father of my child. There is no need to call me goddess along with my name anymore."
"But Goddess Freya. I am loyal to you, and you are a goddess. I cannot bring myself to say your name so casually." Ottar looked into her eyes.
"Alright Ottar. Whatever makes you happy." Freya smiled before she turned around again and began walking again.
"FREYA!!"
The goddess of beauty stopped in her tracks as she heard a certain other goddess call her name.
Ottar stop with his goddess, gripping one of the swords on his back while looking in different directions to find out where the voice came from.
Freya looked ahead down the street. To see two people running towards her. Rather a goddess and a member of her Familia.
And rather that one of them was running while dragging the other by his hand.
"Oh. It is Hestia." Freya thought. "Perfect."
Hestia stopped right at Freya, as Bell slightly tripped. Fortunately Hestia brought him back up.
"Freya!" Hestia pointed at the silver haired goddess of beauty. "I knew I'd find you!"
"Hello Hestia, hello Bell. I assume that you are well?" Freya asked calmly. Giving the shorter goddess a slight smile.
"H-hello Goddess Freya!" Bell bowed respectfully. "I am very well, thank you."
"Of course I am! But what the hell?!" Hestia glared. "You're pregnant?! How? When? Why?"
"It is quite simple. Ottar and I are having a child. I am pregnant." Freya stated as he put one hand on her stomach. "I believe that I am two months along."
"Okay! But why? Goddesses can't have children!"
"You're really going to say that to me? Hestia?" Freya asked in a whispering tone. Only Hestia could hear what she said.
Hestia froze as she had a feeling that Freya knew what was going on.
"Greetings. It is great to meet your acquaintances." Ottar bowed to the two. "I am Ottar, captain of the Freya Familia. And father of Goddess Freya's child."
"R-right. It is nice to meet you. Sir, captain Ottar!" Bell bowed once again. Not wishing to show disrespect to the most powerful adventurer in Orario.
"You boys stay here." Freya turned to the two. "Hestia and I have something to discuss. Come with me Hestia."
"Wait! I didn't agree to this Freya! What do you possibly want to talk about?" Hestia asked.
Bell put his hands out to stop Hestia. "G-goddess Hestia…there is no need to be hasty."
"And why not Bell?! Freya just said that she and I have to discuss something!" Hestia turned to her lover. "Did she know that we were coming to see her? Did she?"
"I had a slight feeling, I admit." Freya turned to Hestia. "Now follow me."
"Goddess Hestia. She seems slightly suspicious." Bell whispered. "But I think you should go along with her. It could be important.l
Hestia was about to say something, until she looked at Freya, then Ottar, and then at the crowd of people that were looking at the four.
Given how Freya and Ottar already attracted people with the news of her pregnancy, and that Hestia and Bell had shown up. Many people were interested in what was going on.
The goddess looked at Bell again. "A-alright Bell. You're right."
Hestia turned back to Freya and followed the goddess of beauty. Into one of the buildings.
The building…
Both Freya and Hestia entered the building, it was a calming place where some were drinking tea. While a maid of sorts waited behind a counter.
"Ah, Goddess Freya and Goddess Hestia. Is there anything I can do for you both?" She asked kindly.
"Yes. We would like two cups of tea. And a room on the second floor please." Freya put a bag of Vlais on the counter. "And a room that it private. Hestia and I have important matters to discuss."
Hestia shot a quick glare at Freya. As the maid nodded and took the bag.
"Of course. You may make your way." The maid stated. "The tea will be ready soon."
"Thank you." Freya nodded as both she and Hestia walked up the stairs.
Upstairs….
Hestia and Freya sat in their chairs, both facing each other while they waited for tea.
"So. What's this about?" Hestia asked. "Is about you being pregnant?"
"Yes, and no." Freya stated. "First I will tell you why I am pregnant."
The room fell into silence for a second. Before Freya said one word.
"You."
Hestia gawked, then pointing to herself in complete surprise and disbelief.
"ME?!" Hestia asked as Freya gave a nod. "But I'm a woman! And a goddess!"
"You made me do this Hestia." Freya stated. "You took Bell away from me, so I decided to have my own child."
"What are you talking about? Bell is mine! He made his decision! And what does being pregnant have to do with that?" Hestia asked while raising an eyebrow.
"Oh please. Don't give me that. I know what you're hiding in your womb." Freya smirked.
Hestia's eyes widened as she froze completely still. "W-what?! What are you-"
"Do not lie Hestia. I know that you are carrying Bell's child. A child that should've been mine." Freya glared. "I heard from the workers at the Hostess of Fertility say in secret that you are pregnant. So I decided that if I cannot have Bell, then I will not let your heir be off so easily."
"My heir? You mean my child?!" Hestia asked as she stood up. "What are you getting at Freya?!"
"It's simple, I will have an heir of my own. And that heir will clash with yours for generations." Freya then put her hand under her chin and smirked. "I suppose we could just say that…our children will be rivals. They will be demigods after all, so they might live longer than Bell or Ottar. So in a way…we shall be rivals as well. Even if your child will be two months older than mine."
Hestia didn't say anything. She just couldn't believe anything that Freya was saying, Freya's child would be Hestia's child's rival? How long would that go on for? How long would their children live?
"W-wait Freya! How can you tell I'm pregnant aside from what you heard?!" Hestia pointed with a mad expression on her face.
"It is easy to tell." Freya reached her hand out and touched Hestia's stomach. Which turned back into the pregnant stomach that Hestia had. The disguise was taken off. Possibly by Freya's magic.
"W-w-w-w-"
"Ah, such a sweet child. Growing inside of your stomach." Freya smiled as she put her hand on the belly. As Hestia quickly turned away and grabbed her stomach.
"Don't touch my baby! You'll hurt it!" Hestia cried.
"It? Do you not know the gender of your child?" Freya asked.
"I-I don't yet! And I'm not telling you what I want it to be!" Hestia shook her head.
"Oh. Well I already know that you want a girl." Freya said as she adjusted her dress. "And I will tell you this…..it is a girl."
Hestia's eyes slightly widened. She was both happy at that moment because she and Bell were having a girl, and a bit disappointed that the surprise was ruined.
"Y-you…you know what Freya? I don't care if you know! I already know that you won't do anything about this!" Hestia exclaimed.
"I will not. But how long will you keep this in secret? What happens when you go into labor? People will be curious, and question you." Freya out her finger on her chin and looked above.
"W-well…I…."
"Excuse me. Your tea is ready." The maid from before came up with a tray that had two teacups on it. As well as a teapot.
"Ah, thank you." Freya gave the maid a smile, who smiled back while setting the tray on the table.
"Enjoy." The maid then walked away.
Freya quickly grabbed her cup of tea and drink it down quickly. Before setting it down and standing up.
"Right then, I believe I must leave." Freya said as she walked away. "And remember, my heir will be the rival of your heir."
Hestia just sat and didn't say anything. As she held her teacup while shaking a little.
"Oh, and don't worry about the tea. It's caffeine free."
As soon as the goddess of beauty walked away, Hestia let out a huge sigh.
"Gods….what am I gonna do?"
Five minutes later….
Bell waited outside of the cafe. Waiting for his goddess to return, as Freya and Ottar had already left.
Hestia came down the steps and out of the cafe while covering her stomach.
"Goddess Hestia! You're alright!" Bell smiled as Hestia gave him a big hug. "What did goddess Freya have to say?"
"Well….I'll tell you later…" Hestia looked to the ground. "But long story short, Freya knows that I'm pregnant. And she's jealous of me."
"She knows? Why is she jealous?" Bell asked in both concern and confusion.
"Well…she kinda….I'll tell you more when we get back home." Hestia gave him a smile. "B-but I think we'll be fine. She told me that she won't say anything."
Bell let out a sigh of relief. "That is good."
"We need to hurry though. Freya saw the spell and it went away." Hestia looked at her stomach. "I don't want people to see…it…it kinda feels wrong for other people to look…"
Bell nodded. "I understand Goddess Hestia." The white rabbit then picked up Hestia and carried her bridal style. As Hestia blushed madly.
"B-Bell?!" Hestia asked.
"I'll carry you home. Is that alright?" Bell asked her. Hestia shook her head and nodded with a huge smile.
"Oh Bell! Absolutely!" She stated as she cuddled him.
"Hold on." He chuckled.
So the two set their sights on the Hearthfire Manor. To head back home for the day.
"OOOHHH!! This is like a dream come true!" Hestia squealed inside of her thoughts.
Three months later….
"Alright! Let's go."
Welf stated as he walked out of the door. As the rest of the Hestia Familia we're preparing to meet up with others.
Who were the others? The Loki Familia. The Loki Familia had invited them out to dinner. One of the reasons being Lili and Bete's son. Which kind of brought both Familia's together.
"Slow down Welf! I can't hurry Luke!" Lili called out. "Now what for you to wear…"
Hestua had walked out of the changing room. Sporting her seven month pregnancy at the womb. Her pregnancy was almost finished, which made the goddess both happy and nervous.
She was dressed in her white dress. The same one she wore on her first date with Bell. She also had her hair ties in as usual, while she waited for Bell.
But Bell was already done getting ready. As he stood by the door for the others.
Both Familia's would meet at the restaurant, the Loki Familia was probably already there so the Hestia Familia would have to hurry.
"Alright Bell! Are you ready?" Hestia asked as she walked up to him.
Bell gave a nod. "Of course. Will you be alright though?"
"Yeah, our baby's not here yet. I'm still fine." Hestia grinned as Bell smiled too.
"Alright then. We might want to catch up with the others. So let's be on our way." Bell held Hestia's hand as they both walked out of the mansion.
And before they walked behind the gates, Hestia had one more thought.
"When is she coming?"
Hey everyone! Hope you all enjoyed this chapter! Stay tuned because there's something I need to say.
But I just want to say this.
I've loved writing this story. I've been surprised because of how much feedback I've gotten for it. But I will say that the story will be coming to an end next chapter.
Don't worry!! It's not getting cancelled, we won't rush the ending, we won't leave it off on a bad cliffhanger. I will give it a proper ending and a closing.
The reason why is because I've been writing this for so long and timing. I love writing this and I'm so happy you all like it.
But I don't want this story to continue for so long that it becomes bad. And I want to give it a proper ending.
Another reason is because Danmachi season 4 is coming out this year. And I haven't read the manga and I have no plans to. So I'll end this in a way that doesn't go into season 4 but an ending that is proper.
I hope you all understand. I will absolutely still give chapters and end this in a proper way. But all good things must come to an end eventually.
But don't worry, enjoy the story! I'm just saying that I'll be moving on soon.
Thank you all