Items were thrown behind me in great speed as I shuffled through my drawers discarding anything in my way. Where is it? Where is my pin!
When had I worn it last?
I fell to the ground in defeat. My precious pin was nowhere to be found. It was even more precious than before, I had fixed it with power!
I was seconds from bursting in wails but the creak of my door caused me too look over my shoulder towards the doorway. No one was there?
I stood up and examined the door, an unnatural cool wind blew against me gently, shivers traveled down my spine. I had moments like these all the time...
I sighed and stormed out of my room. I needed fresh air, I needed to be somewhere I could think.
I found myself in a lavish garden, a balcony viewing the entirety of Olympus. I accepted its welcoming arms and sat down on the edge of the great fountain residing in the middle. A stone Pegasus stood galloped on the top, water streaming from around it. I took a deep breath as I sucked in the warm air.
I nearly fell into the fountain when Apollo's voice shook me from my thoughts. "Girly-"
I felt my body fill with untapped rage, my usually cool demeanor heated as I snapped, "That's not my name!"
Apollo stared at me wide eyed.
I quickly collected myself and shook my head, I opened my mouth to apologize but Apollo beat me to it. "Let me guess: you're sorry?" He said amused.
I bit my lip and nodded. He chuckled and plopped down next to me on the fountain, we sat in silence. I glanced towards him and found that he had been staring. His bright eyes watched me intently with deep thought as if I was a painting or piece of literature he was trying to decipher. I blushed, "is there something on my face!?" I asked genuinely concerned.
A silly grin tugged at his lips, "Indeed." He squinted his eyes and pointed his finger towards my temple, "it'sssss RIGHT THERE-GOT YOUR NOSE." He hollered as he pinched my nose hard.
I remained unmoving and simply stared at him dumbfounded. He bellowed with laughter as he threw his head back.
"My nose?" I asked confused.
He recovered from his laughter with a fit of coughs, "I forgot you aren't aware of childhood antics."
I grinned, "oh trust me, I believe I have a great understanding of childhood antics." I said shooting him a devilish look.
He grinned even wider, he dramatically threw his hand over his heart and sighed in pain. "My feelings! You insult me."
I tried to squeeze my mouth shut but couldn't keep the laughter at bay, we both wheezed with laughter.
After recovering from our laughter He spoke up, "What have you been up to lately?"
"Nothing really..." I said shrugging.
He raised an eyebrow at me, "Rumors are going around that you and the goddess of love are friendly."
I nodded but soon after I caught his motive. "Friendly" wasn't the friendly I thought it was.
"Gee, I didn't know you were into gir-"
"I'm not! W-we're friendly, literally friendly and that's all." I stammered, my cheeks heated with blush.
He chuckled and shook his head, "I'm just playing with you. Not that there's anything wrong with being "friendly" with another woman."
"What is it you want Apollo?" I asked, I immediately grew suspicious at his sudden interest in me. He never paid me any attention outside of when he's asked to. Last time we spoke he manipulated me...
"I can't just talk with my favorite goddess-" he started.
"We both know that's a lie." I frowned.
He stared at me for a moment, his face blank. Then a mischievous grin spread across his tanned face, "What are you implying...?"
He stared at him back, my eyes digging deep into his. Unlike Ares, he was good at hiding his thoughts and emotions. He's so bright and happy yet there's something sinister deep down.
"I don't know... you want information from me?" I responded softly, part of me hoped he didn't hear anything I just said, unfortunately he did and his grin was replaced with a bright toothy smile.
"Me?! I would never! I mean... unless you've got something to hide." He beamed but trailed into a slower tone.
I rolled my eyes, "even if I did you'd be the last person I'd tell."
"Shiva, the sun see's all. Even what lurks in the shadows. What you won't tell me I'm bound to find out eventually." He sighed, his eyes remaining on mine as he rested his chin upon his palm.
"If I tell you anything you'll just spread it around like... like..."
"Like the plague? Pfft... can you get anymore ironic?" Apollo said with humor.
He was right. I mean... he is also the god of plagues.
"And besides, I can be GREAT at keeping secrets!" He Exclaimed.
"You're literally the god of truth Apollo." I retorted.
"It's not a lie if I keep a secret! It's just withholding Information..." He pondered towards the end, his finger tapping under his chin in thought.
"And some consider even that a lie." I pointed out.
"You're a hard shell to crack! Come on! Just tell me. I won't tell anyone. PINKY SWEAR!" He begged, his warm hands clasping over my cold ones tightly. His bright eyes stared into mine like those of a puppy.
I squeezed my lips into a thin line and frowned at the god. I can't trust him. If I mess this up Ares will hate me even more, for all eternity.
"No... Apollo I can't." I let out a deep sigh as I ripped my hands from his.
His smile fell and his eyes darkened, "That's fine I guess... it doesn't really matter because... well... because I already know what the secret is."
My eyes widened and his grin came back, although his eyes remained dark.
"You lie..." I breathed.
"Do I? I thought I was "literally" the god of truth? I did say the sun see's all didn't I, I just wanted to see if you trusted me. Which is utterly unfortunate..." Said Apollo, he threw his arms behind his head and relaxed against the marble siding of the fountain. I remained sitting still, a shocked expression plastered on my face.
"A-are you going to tell anybody...?" I whispered.
He looked up at me, "Should I?"
I wanted to shake my head but part of me didn't want to give him control over me. I don't want him hanging this over my head.
"Having The God of War as an enemy would suck... but tell me; what would be worse? Having him as an enemy or me?" He continued.
I ripped my gaze from his and looked down towards my feet. I didn't even know what he would be like as an enemy. He's always been shown as a kind god, never hurting anything. But what if he's capable of more than that. Yeah Ares sucks as an enemy, he's a jerk and always pushes me around. But Apollo is unpredictable. Who knows what untapped rage resides inside him. Another question would be, who would be a better ally? Ares is the least favorite child of Zeus... a blood thirsty warrior.
I returned my gaze to his and provided my answer, "Y-you."
"Great!" Apollo cheered, he clapped his hands in joy. "Good answer!"
"Are you mad at me...?" I asked.
"Why would I be? You were being honest and to be honest Shiva, I take that as a compliment." Said Apollo.
Which led me back to the question of if he was going to tell anyone. I asked him and he pondered for a moment.
"You know, drama between Ares and Aphrodite is pretty juicy. People would LOVE hearing about it," he started. Before I could interrupt he raised his hand halting me, "However, it would be far more interesting to be involved rather then spread the information."
"What do you mean?" I asked.
He leaned in towards my ear and whispered, "I mean, you're gonna let me help you with whatever's going on between those two." He leaned back. "I want front row seats to whatever's going on, I also wouldn't mind plotting as well."
I frowned. "Why should I let you help me?"
"Well gee, you sort of did hurt my feelings earlier. You also admitted that I would make a worse enemy than even Ares, perhaps this can... what's the word... reconcile whatever conflict we have, yes?" He said with a tinge of amusement. He truly did enjoy my misfortune.
I didn't like the sound of this... but what choice did I have? "Fine." I mumbled.
Not only was I playing Aphrodite's game but I was also playing Apollo's. This should be fun...