Meanwhile in Ares's temple of blood on Mount Olympus
Ares wore a smug smile on his face as he lay naked on his bed. A sheet barely covering his muscular body. Closing his eyes he sighed happily and shifted slightly on the bed. "Where are you going?" He asked indifferently as he opened one eye and looked at Aphrodite.
With her back to Ares, Aphrodite was fixing her hair and running her fingers over various bruises and teeth marks left by the god of war. Using her powers she made them each disappear though she could still see them in her mind. When she heard Ares's voice, she paused and turned looked over her shoulder.
"I need to talk with Athena." She said carelessly knowing to keep the peace she had to act like she didn't care about Athena. If Ares knew, Aphrodite enjoyed spending time with Athena he would get very mad.
"Well talk with her later. I'm not done with you." He said with a lustful grin on his lips as crawled across the bed and reached a hand out to grab her.
Stepping out of his reach Aphrodite frowned and shook her head as a new toga appeared on her beautiful body. "Sorry but I have things to do." She explained. Growling he stepped off the bed and crossed his arms over his chest.
"Things to do?" he grumbled then frowned. "Are you trying to get away from me?" He asked menacingly. The tone of his voice caused Aphrodite to turn and face him. Studying his face a moment she shook her head.
"I'm not, and you know it." She said softly. She hated when Ares acted as if her life was less important then his. "I have a group of priestesses that need escorted from Pella to Larissa." She explained tiredly. "I want to ask Athena if she'll have some of her soldier's escort them." She waited for Ares to explode.
"I see." He said dangerously as he took a step closer. "You know, it just so happens that I have a couple armies." He sneered as narrowed his eyes pinning Aphrodite where she stood.
"Yeah, I know." She said softly as glanced around nervously. When Ares got into one of his moods no one was safe from his fury.
"I would be more then willing to let a few of my most trusted warriors escort them." He offered with a sly smile. "And all I ask in return is a small payment." He said suggestively as he reached an arm out and pulled Aphrodite to him.
Putting her arms up to try and push him away Aphrodite sighed in frustration. "Ares, the last time your men escorted my priestess they violated her then left her for dead." She growled. "I won't make that mistake again."
Ares started to laugh deeply and let her go. Sitting on the edge of his bed he leaned back on his elbows and raised his brow at her. "Oh come on. You have more priestess then anyone. And you go through them faster too!" He laughed at his own joke, never noticing the tears that stung Aphrodite's eyes.
"I'll see you around." Aphrodite said softly as she vanished from Ares's temple leaving the god laughing. More tears were spilling down her face as she sat on a rock on the cliff over looking the patch of ocean she'd risen from.
I know its short and there was no Athena but I promise it will be longer next time and full of our favorite Goddess! Please Review. even if all you say is its good. Its always nice to hear people like your work. Next chapter will be up soon.