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(3rd POV)
Rhea watched as her children celebrated their victory over Kronos and his brothers. They all were having a good time until her sons started arguing over who would be king. Rhea was about to step in when the Fates arrived, all was quiet when the gods sensed the Fates power. They all stood at attention and gathered around the Fates as they began to speak as one. We are here to announce the domains and titles of the Olympian Gods.
The newly named Olympian Gods, if possible, stood at even more attention as they awaited the Fates. Zeus we proclaim you the Olympian God of the sky, weather, law and order, and King of the Gods. Poseidon we proclaim you the Olympian God of the sea, earthquakes, floods, drought and horses. As well as King of the Seas. Hades we proclaim you the Major God of the dead and riches, King of the Underworld. Hestia we proclaim you the Olympian Goddess of hearth, home, state, and virginity. Demeter we proclaim you the Olympian Goddess of agriculture, grain, and bread. Hera we proclaim you the Olympian Goddess of marriage and women, and Queen of the Gods.
As their domains and titles were announced thrones popped up from the ground for them. The Fates didn't waste another second and flashed away as soon as they were done. Zeus summoned a guest throne for Hades to sit in, which he did reluctantly. Rhea walked to the center of the throne room and looked at her children sadly before speaking. My children you have defeated your father and his brothers, henceforth you will be the rulers of earth. I have been tasked with giving you a set of rules, Ancient Laws, these laws must NOT be broken. Terrible punishments will befall any who break these laws. As Rhea finished speaking she produced the tablets with the new Ancient Laws that were given to her by Gabriel. She gave the tablets to Zeus and flashed away before they could ask her any questions.
Zeus looked at the Ancient Laws handed to him by his mother and started to read them off for his siblings.
1. Gods may no obtain another's domain by force or any other mean. Any who attempt to break this law shall immediately fade for all time.
2. A Gods power shall be tethered to a symbol of power and a throne of power. If their throne or symbol is ever destroyed they shall lose half their power until it is rebuilt. The symbol of power shall take one century to reforge at near constant work, their throne shall take one year to rebuild of constant work.
3. Gods upon fading must find a worthy successor to pass their domains and power to. The successor must be approved by the council.
4. Gods may not steal another's symbol of power or sit in another's throne. Any who attempt to break this law shall immediately be punished.
Zeus finished reading the Ancient Laws before resuming the new council meeting. Many things happened during this meeting, Hades after insulting Zeus was banished from Mt. Olympus only to return during the Winter Solstice meetings. Mandatory meeting would be held on every Summer and Winter Solstice. Zeus married Hera officially in front of all the gods. As the wedding was going on Hades had left Olympus bitter and angry at his brother Zeus.
He went to the Underworld, his new domain to rule over, and started to make changes. He met with Charon on the River Styx and ordered him to continue ferrying the dead, he created a three headed dog named Cerberus to guard the gates to the Underworld. Only the dead could pass through the gates unharmed and make it to the judges of the dead. He created a new section for souls to go to instead of just Elysium and the Fields of Punishment, this place was called the Fields of Asphodel. This place was for the souls who weren't entirely evil but also not entirely good. Seeing his work finished he went to his new palace and created a throne room for himself. When he finished creating the throne room, and his throne of power, he started his duty of monitoring and ruling the Underworld.
No one noticed that Rhea left Olympus until after the celebration of Zeus and Hera's wedding. They set out looking for their mother but never found her and eventually stopped looking for her. Rhea went back to Mt. Orthys to see that the Titan's palaces and throne room had been completely destroyed. She continued looking around at the ruins until she came across Atlas holding the sky. She felt sorry for him but knew that she couldn't do anything for him. She turned around to leave and came face to face with Gabriel once again.
Rhea I have been ordered to bring to Lord Perseus. Gabriel told her formally. Rhea nodded her head and Gabriel grabbed her hand before they appeared in Heaven. Rhea looked around in amazement at the beauty of the place. Gabriel lead her to Lord Perseus' throne room, when they arrived they bowed before Lord Perseus. Perseus sat upon his throne looking down at them, Gabriel turned and headed to his own throne. It was then that Rhea noticed the four other thrones in the room, three of which were occupied. Gabriel sat down on his throne next to Lucifer, Lucifer sat at the left hand of Perseus with Michael at the right. Raphael sat next to Michael, they all sat staring down at Rhea who knelt before them looking down respectfully.
You may rise Rhea we mean you no harm. Perseus spoke softly to her. Rhea rose and for the first time looked upon Perseus' face, he had black hair with eyes that glowed with unlimited power. It was then that she really noticed just how powerful Perseus actually was and made a not to never anger him. Rhea I have summoned you to ask you to be my messenger between me and the gods, your children.
Rhea looked at him in shock with her mouth open slightly. She quickly gathered herself and accepted his offer graciously. Perseus seemed grateful to her and continued speaking, You as my messenger will handle everything between me and the gods. I do not wish for them to know of me yet, you will report either directly to me or to my youngest son Gabriel. Gabriel nodded towards her in acknowledgement. They went on to discuss many other things, Rhea would have to surrender her domains to another and become an angel. Rhea thought about it for a while before agreeing, she glowed for a couple of seconds and screamed in pain. Her blood changed from the golden ichor of lower immortals to silver that of higher immortals. She felt her power increase and wings sprout out of her back, after she stopped glowing the pain stopped as well.
Rhea looked at Perseus as he continued to speak to her. You are now an angel and as such are placed in the messenger division commanded by Gabriel. Before you leave with him I would like to introduce you to my other firstborns. My oldest Michael is the commander of the Army of Angels, Lucifer my second oldest is in charge of all punishment for immortals, Raphael my second youngest is in charge of the Medical division, and you already know my youngest Gabriel. The mentioned Archangels nodded to her as they were introduced and Rhea bowed to them in acknowledgement. Once the meeting was done Rhea left with Gabriel to meet the rest of the messengers.