A/N: And now... Introducing...EROS! };) BTW, You guys did have some very good guesses. *smirk*

Chapter 27

"So do you think he would remember me or, would he remember Psyche? He did love her first, after all." She felt a little twinge of insecure pain as she spoke to her sisters.

Mnḗmē groused. "He would never go back to that unfaithful cow. That fake immortal."

"I still don't see what he ever saw in that mortal and the fact that Father helped her in such a way, it was insulting how she threw that back in their faces after she gave birth to Hedone. There was a reason Aphrodite didn't approve." Aoidḗ commented. "I really don't think he would ever think of her again after he had you Melétē."

"If he does, you have your sisters and his brothers to correct him." Mnḗmē informed her before taking a sip of her drink and leaning back into the little sofa of the small room at the Karaoke room.

"What does Father have planned for Gamelion?" Melétē asked innocently, wanting to leave that particular subject.

Her sisters groaned. "They call it Saint Valentine's Day now Sister and he is the same as he was then. Hearts, flowers, sweets, music and love, love, love. I almost feel sorry for Hera, but she knew when she married him." Aoidḗ told her and Mnḗmē silently agreed.

"Then I suppose we will do the usual?" Melétē asked a little worried and her sisters nodded.

Aoidḗ sighed. "I'll take care of the music."

"I'll take care of the choreography." Mnḗmē groused.

"I suppose I'll take care of the lyrics, as usual?" Melétē added and her sisters nodded.

"We'll meet up on Saturday to plan the feast. I'll talk to Hera to see what else needs to be done." Aoidḗ told them as they gathered their things to leave.

They all hugged and left to finish out their day.

"What is wrong with you?" His best friend asked as the blond kept scratching his back on the wall like a bear fresh from hibernation.

He groaned. "I don't know. I just can't make my back stop itching. There's this strange tickle on it."

Reino grabbed Miroku's wrist and spun him around to take a look and the images that flooded his mind, shocked him. He instantly released his friend and took a step back. "S-Sorry."

"What? What's wrong?" Reino was acting very strangely. More so than usual. Miroku saw the little spirit on Reino's shoulder whisper something into his ear.

"He doesn't know, Reino. Say nothing or, you will frighten him." Euterpe whispered to him. "He needs to discover for himself. Not to worry, Eros' wings will not manifest unless he calls upon them. His brothers are the same." She giggled.

He gave her a short, surprised nod at the new information. "Just between us." She smiled back.

"Sorry, I was a little confused for a moment. There was a strange spirit that passed down the hall just now." He semi-lied. He was going to do as his little friend asked. This was a matter between the gods and he didn't want to get too buried in it and perhaps lose everything they had worked for. It was getting too interesting to be shut out now, because of a stupid move or action on his part.

Lory sat in his office cheerily, wondering what his wonderful little muses were going to do for Gamelion/Valentine's Day. They were definitely ones that would never disappoint him on such an occasion, at least it hadn't been that way in the past. Hermes did suggest that they were actually planning something on their own this time. In the past, it had been demanded of them, due to the fact that Hera had been a complete bitch and they absolutely detested her. However, so many things had changed over the years, primarily him. He was now completely devoted to his little goddess. It could safely be said that in private, they were equivalent to Aphrodite and Ares. Not that either would actually come out and say it at the moment. They all had plans that were already set into motion, their sweet little daughters were playing a big part in it unknowingly, and Hera was backing him on it 100% this time.

"What has you in such a mood, Darling?" She giggled as she watched him dance around the room then grab her and continue with her.

He smiled brightly. "Ten my little dove, our daughters are planning something special for us for Gamelion... Willingly!"

Her eyes went wide. "Really?! They don't still..." She buried her face in his shirt and mumbled something quietly.

He lifted her face to meet his. "We've all changed my little lotus flower. Especially you and I. I have no desire to go back to how we once were. It would defeat the purpose of what we are doing now and... I truly love only you, my dearest wife and companion, like no other."

She studied the nervous little muse in front of her. She sighed. "Aoidḗ, I'm not upset with you for your father's past indiscretions."

Kyoko's eyes snapped to her and she could see the shock.

Hera smiled softly. "We may be considered gods, but we are certainly not perfect. I've made my own mistakes." She giggled. "Maybe not the same ones he did, but I've made mistakes too. However, the mistakes are not our children. The mistakes are our callous actions towards those children. I refuse to allow jealousy to keep me from the family that surrounds me. You and your sisters may not be my daughters by birth, but for many years you have honored me as a mother. Not once have you ever knowingly dishonored me or your father. I would very much like to make it up to you."

Aoidḗ looked at her cautiously. "I... Why?"

Jelly Woods giggled. "The past is in the past. As a family, we need to stick together now more than ever." She smiled sweetly and gently bopped her nose with her finger. "If we ever want to regain our status in the hearts of mortals, we need to start behaving with forgiveness, understanding and humility. If not, our plans will be for nothing and we'll all fade away." She explained. "And if we can't forgive each other, how are we supposed to forgive them?"

Aoidḗ nodded. "It does make sense, but what plans are you talking about?"

Hera smiled as she began brushing out Kyoko's hair and dabbing on the makeup. "Well... I suppose since you and your sisters are a big part of it, it wouldn't hurt to know." She placed her hands on her shoulders, as she sat in the beautician's seat and looked at her in the mirror. "We are entertainers, all of us. In this era, they worship us as such. More than ever before. When before there were only thousands, we now have millions. Can you feel it?" She breathed out.

Kyoko nodded. "It does feel a bit stronger and a little different than before."

Jelly nodded to her. "That's because there is no fear. It is pure adoration. They love you for being you. You have begun to inspire them in a way that you have never done before. You are doing what you love most and they, in turn, love you for it."

"I... I think I kind of felt that the night at the club. It was stronger when Mnḗmē and I sang with that group... and... the inspirations were immediate. It didn't take a portion of their lives to instill the desire to release their music." She told her.

Jelly smiled. "And this isn't even something you need to do anymore. Your father and I wish for you to do this for yourselves. Just imagine what you can accomplish with that." She finished up with the little makeup session. "There we go. Perfect as usual."

Kyoko giggled. "Is that the only reason you wanted to talk to me? Not that I'm complaining... Mother."

Jelly giggled with her. "Of course not! I just wanted to get you into my chair to see what I could do with you. I can hardly wait until next time, but just so you know... don't let anyone else touch up your roots." She smirked. "They are all mine."

Kyoko smiled. "You really don't have to do that. I've been using my powers for that."

Jelly sighed and rolled her eyes playfully. "Fine... I just wanted to spend some time with one of my daughters and have fun. Darling and Deimos shouldn't be the only ones that get to occupy your time." She pouted.

Kyoko nodded. "Okay. I'll make sure to come directly to you if I need anything."

Jelly hugged her tightly. "Thank you, Sweetie. It means a lot to me."