Chapter 42
There was something different about her. She was still the same girl/woman/goddess that her sisters knew, but there was something slightly different with the way she carried herself. She was confident, more so than in the past. She seemed to have allowed a considerable bit of Aoidḗ slip through the cracks that had appeared in the persona of the innocent Kyoko-chan, and it was noticeable.
Hmmm, how to explain this as an observer of both worlds... One would say that the intensity of sensations, and emotions from what she, and Kuon/Deimos shared, had shocked them both. It was nothing that either had ever experienced as deities or mortals. It was the ecstasy of the delirious combination of what mortals usually experienced when having intimate relations with a god, but both had basked in that delight with each other. Only others like them could even imagine the wonders of it. However, her sisters had not yet ventured down that path yet or taken that unknown risk either.
Far in the distance, beyond the mortal eye, there occurred the rare birth of twin stars. Shining gloriously, twinkling, pulsing, and bringing new life to the cosmos. A gentle breeze kissed the plains of the Elysium Fields, the three rivers of the Underworld calmed and a soft smile graced the face of Karon the Ferryman, none would need crossing today. Cerberus wagged his tail playfully and for the first time, contentedly shared his favorite bone with his brothers. Two new infinite threads of fate, glowed the gold of the gods before the sisters, and entwined their counterparts uniting the threads of the gods, with those of the mortals in a protective coil.
"Sister, why would you spin such threads?" Atropos asked worriedly as she attempted to cut the two threads, designating their future end, and failing miserably.
"Sisters, I did not. They merely appeared from the cosmos." Clotho told them, staring up at the stars.
Lachesis smiled and shook her head. "I doubt that Zeus had anything to do with this auspicious event, and the others have chosen not to allow their love to flow so freely."
Clotho looked at her sister in surprise. "One of the young, new couples perhaps have come together, and cemented their vows." She gently caressed the two threads. "You see here? A new goddess and god of love. A pure, and close sibling/familial love will they display." She giggled. "Perhaps a bit closer than what modern mortals would consider proper."
Atropos gasped with a blush. "As close as the old gods and titans?" She asked with wide worried eyes.
Lachesis gently plucked the two threads and a marvelously beautiful tune filled the cavern. She shook her head. "Not quite, but others will have great difficulty in separating them. It should prove to be quite entertaining. One soul, shared by the two. Each bringing balance to the other. One light, soft and gentle; the other dark, strong and heavy handed."
Clotho smirked mischievously. "How interesting their roles will be. Indeed what one would not expect from the pair. I do wonder how Olympus will change with these two."
"Beyond our concern, Sisters." The three said in unison, then continued with their ancient tasks, with smiles at what the future held.
It had been at least a couple of weeks since that heavenly night that they shared, a few days since they separated for their jobs after Guam, and they had grown so much closer than they ever believed possible. He had a few more scenes for Tragic Marker left, and she had her new modeling contract, the last scenes for BoxR, and her training for the audition for Sacred Lotus.
"Mo! What is wrong with you?" Kanae groused, sitting next to her as Kyoko organized the paperwork and files that Matsushima-san had given her, while resting her head on the table.
Kyoko glanced up at her from where she'd laid her head on the table. "Not enough sleep... Too busy." She groaned, adjusting her slightly uncomfortable bra strap.
Kanae grabbed her arm, pulled her up and dragged her out. "Come on... You need to get up and move around, get some sun, and some food in you. You haven't been eating much lately." She commanded as she pulled her to their favorite little outdoor café for lunch. "Mo! Stop messing with your bra. It's embarrassing." Kanae hissed quietly.
"I can't help it... The stupid thing keeps digging into my back." Kyoko whined.
Kanae shook her head. "Well, you are at that age when us girls tend to grow a little in that area. Maybe you just need a new bra."
Kyoko smiled brightly with excitement. "You really think so? I never really thought about something like that." She may be the goddess of music, but there were still things she was born with that couldn't be fundamentally changed, at least without plastic surgery.
Kanae laughed. "Of course you dope. We'll go shopping after lunch. You're an actress and a trend setter, we can't have you walking around in clothes that don't fit properly."
Mnḗmē watched during their little outing as her sister consumed a large double cheeseburger with all of the toppings and finished off her meal with a light, fluffy, meringue topped with dark chocolate ice cream, slathered in billowy whipped cream, and topped with little sprinkles of salty, crisp bacon. She shook her head. "I knew you were hungry. How long has it been since you've eaten a decent meal?" She scolded. "It's not like you to skip meals."
Aoidḗ sighed. "Just came back from Guam with a little bug. You know how it gets on flights with so many different people on them. Someone's bound to be under the weather and pass it on to others." She told her casually, taking another bite of the deliciously savory, sweet dessert before her.
Mnḗmē rolled her eyes. "Do I ever. I was sick for almost a week after that modeling gig in South Korea. Taking care of a mortal body is such a pain. I wish we could just use our other forms to live amongst these mortals." She groaned a little. "Just don't pass it on to me."
Aoidḗ smiled brightly and sighed at the deliciousness of her dessert.
"Mo! Would you stop doing that? You're glowing again. Everyone is going to start staring." Mnḗmē scolded. How on Earth is she able to do this?
Aoidḗ's eyes went wide and made a conscious effort to control her shimmering aura.
Mnḗmē nodded. "That's better. So are you ready for the audition?" She asked, sipping her tea.
Aoidḗ nodded. "Uesugi-dono said I'm ready as far as sword-play and stage combat. I'm pretty confident that I can give them a convincing Momiji."
"It's a pretty physical role from what I understand, but filming will only last for about three weeks. Just be careful. I heard the other actress was injured." Mnḗmē warned, not knowing who or how they were hurt. She just didn't want Aoidḗ getting injured for a role.
Aoidḗ nodded. She suspected what had happened after speaking to Erika Koenji's manservants. "I've only seen Hiou-kun a couple of times since I started training. Could you tell him thank you for me?" She asked, remembering the favor.
Mnḗmē nodded.
~xoxo~
"How am I supposed to make it to the top, if I don't have her on my side?" Sho groused, pouting childishly on Aki's sofa.
Aki sighed tiredly. "You do nothing Sho. If you piss her off again, it may be your last time doing so." She warned. "I doubt Zeus would be willing to reverse your punishment again."
"Pfft, whatever. I'm on the top of the charts right now. They'd have to change me back or they'd have too much explaining to do." He scoffed.
Aki cocked an eyebrow. "Are you forgetting that you're a mortal and they are gods? They could easily erase you from everyone's memory and replace you with someone a lot less troublesome." She retorted.
Sho froze at her words. "You don't really think they'd do that, do you?"
Aki smirked. "I think they would happily do that to get rid of a thorn in their sides, and that's all you've been lately." She lectured. "You really need to back off, and leave Kyoko-chan alone, once and for all or you will most definitely regret the day you were born."
He sighed a little defeatedly. Maybe I should just apologize and get it over with. I really can't afford to have that kind of curse hanging over my head if I want to go international.