Chapter 20

The taunting went on for most of the day during his recording session, but the song that stood out the most was a familiar one that he had heard before. Sho sat on his sofa wracking his brain on why it had seemed so familiar. A pair of beautiful sisters invaded his mind when the words "You will remember me for centuries.", were belted out by the original owner's voice. It was them. They were the band at the nightclub that the sisters sang with that disturbing night. Only being disturbing due to the fact that he had never not been the center of attention. That night, it had all been focused on the sisters and the people that they brought to the stage to perform, never choosing him.

Argh! It was frustrating and the fact that he couldn't concentrate on his music was starting to piss him off. He never had these problems before she ditched their apartment and left him to fend for himself. Not once did it cross his mind that he was the one that drove her away. He needed to find a way to bring her back to his side. This thing with her new boyfriend and Vie Ghoul was distracting him too much from the bigger picture. What did that nobody have in her eyes, that he didn't? Sho started listing off all of his self-perceived "good qualities" in his mind. He was number one on the charts. He was making money hand-over-fist. All the women wanted him. He had a nice body and he was a talented musician. Hell, not even his own manager could keep her hands off him. It would be a puzzle that would plague him for a very long time.

"You did very good, Reino." The little guardian told him as she rested gracefully on his shoulder and giggled.

He smirked a little. "I liked your idea on that last one. Thanks for the head's up on where he was." He chuckled.

She smiled slyly. "It was the least I could do for you after what he had done to our big sister. He should count himself fortunate that Father didn't send him to the underworld for punishment or, strike him down himself." She pouted. "We sisters are of his favorites." She boasted.

He smiled softly and patted her on her small head. "I can truly see why, little one. Thank you for your inspiration."

She blushed lightly. "Shall we continue? You do have at least three more to record."

He nodded. "Well do three more then break for lunch. I promise to provide your favorites."

Her eyes went wide as saucers. "Really?" She gasped sweetly.

"Anything you choose, Euterpe." He told her.

She clapped excitedly and quickly began mentally listing off all of her favorites. Milk, sweetened with honey... buttery croissants... deliciously ripe figs... seedless white grapes... and the list went on as Vie Ghoul proceeded to record three more songs that would later in the month, become smash hits.

"Mnḗmē isn't here to be with you and the security staff obviously wasn't up to the task, I am not leaving your side. Am I clear on this?" He gently stroked her cheek as he lay his head in her lap.

She nodded. "I understand Deimos, but I ask that you be more careful too? You know that Father would punish you if you did anything to permanently damage the idiot and he is truly not important enough for you to waste your time or energy on."

He sighed. "The mere fact that he has caused you grief more than once, is one more time than makes me comfortable. He is more than worthy of my attention, if it keeps him away from you." He explained to her. "Aoidḗ... I love you and I can't stand to see anyone lay a hand on you. Please humor me on this?" His pleading look almost reminded her of an abandoned puppy.

She leaned down and kissed his brow. "Of course, My Love... I promise."

He sighed with relief. "Good, I'll let Phobos know so he can keep an eye out also and don't forget to tell Mnḗmē when you get back or she'll be upset with you." He reminded her.

Kyoko giggled. "She would never forgive me, would she?"

Kuon gave her mischievous look. "Mo! What do you think?" He playfully imitated his love's overprotective sister.

She gently swatted him on the chest. "You are terrible. You know that?"

"Yeah, but you still love me." He reached up and caressed her cheek with a smile.

She kissed his palm. "Yes, I do."

Hiroaki Ogata stood in front of the trailer where he was told Ren and Kyoko had gone to relax wondering what had brought him there. All he could remember was the fact that he needed to let them know the break would be extended for a little longer. He thought he remembered opening the door and from that point his mind was completely blank. For some reason, he felt the need to knock before entering to let them know he was outside, but for the life of him he couldn't figure out why he felt if he didn't he would be intruding on something that he shouldn't see. He lifted his hand to knock and decided against bothering them at the last moment, opting to inform Yashiro-san instead.

Phobos smirked inwardly as he listened to the very confused Director explain that the break would be extended. He nodded sympathetically. This is what happened when gods didn't wish to be discovered by a mortal. It was something they were all born with, the innate ability to quickly erase any memory of them in an instant. He wondered what Deimos and Aoidḗ had been up to for them to do that to the poor man. He felt a twinge of excitement. Had his tortoise of a brother finally reclaimed what was his and got discovered "with his pants down", literally? He giggled childishly at the thought. It wasn't like he and Mnḗmē hadn't taken the plunge yet. He blushed a little remembering the night before he and Deimos had left for Okinawa for the photo-shoot.

He wasn't sure why those two were hiding it. It's not like Zeus didn't know everything they were up to anyway. He winced at the conversation and orders he had been given regarding the pair.

Flashback:

"They're seeing each other, right?" Zeus pouted. He was almost as bad as their brother Eros when it came to pairing up lovers.

"I-I'm not sure of what your talking about, Sire." Phobos stammered.

Zeus rolled his eyes. "Come now, I'm not an idiot. I know everything that you four have been up to."

Phobos swallowed the lump in his throat.

"Did you think I wouldn't know about the nightclub, Sho Fuwa or, any of the other little happenings? I am the father of all. It's my duty to know." He explained as he casually lit a cigar and took a deep puff.

Phobos (Yashiro) stared at the floor a good long while. "What would you have me do?" He asked defeatedly, hoping that this didn't reset the game.

Zeus (Lory) laughed. "Do your job, keep them safe..."

Phobos' brow furrowed in confusion. "What is the goal here?"

Zeus smiled widely. "Finally! Someone has asked! Seriously, I was getting exhausted waiting for one of my clueless children to grow a pair and ask." He laughed.

Phobos looked at him in surprise.

Zeus let out a deep relieved sigh. "Our resurgence, my boy. We have been so long without followers, worshipers, temples and priests. Tell me... Who do the mortals of today worship more? The gods or, the entertainers?"

Phobos' mind lit up and he smiled.

"Exactly... and my daughters are going to be the figureheads of a new era! Now all that is left, is to wait for Melétē and then we can begin!" He told him happily as he rubbed his palms together. "Besides, your brother Eros has been sulking long enough. I truly think that she would pair well with him."

Phobos' brow furrowed. "You know where our brother is?!"

"Pfft... Of course I do; however, according to the rules, I cannot tell. You already know this." He reminded him.

Phobos sighed. This was definitely information that Deimos was going to want. It could wait though. He kind of liked the idea of being worshiped once again, even if it wasn't for being the terrifying deities they once were.

End Flashback

Just the thought of a love like that once more sent a shiver of anticipation up his spine. Yes, he would definitely keep this secret to himself, for now.