"Olympians, salute the newest members of your pantheon!"

Most of the pantheon stood. Some of them bowed, some applauded, and some were vocally enthusiastic in their welcome. Those that did not salute Sin and Katra found themselves in agony. Their pain was noticed quickly and a horrified silence came upon the hall. Nylli stood still, calmly watching the lesson being taught. Those that had come with her were baffled, but not overly alarmed.

Zeus, finally being able to speak and move, jumped up from his throne and rushed at Nyllikikia. He backhanded her with such force that she fell to the floor. Zeus bent over her, picked her up, and began to shake her fiercely. "Wretched thing, what did you do to us!!!"

Nyllikikia didn't answer. Mainly because he was still shaking her.. but also because she didn't want to. She had never answered to any but the Source, and the Atlantean pantheon, and she didn't like being forced to answer anyone if she didn't want to. Being who she was, she didn't worry about Zeus continuing to assault her. All she did was flash out of his hands, and reappeared a few feet from him. Ignoring him completely, she turned to the gathered gods and goddesses.

"I have two formal introductions to make. Olympians, I present to you Apostolos, born of the Atlantean pantheon, King of the Gods, the Final Fate, the Harbinger of Telikos, beloved son of Appolymi and Archon. I also present to you, Soteria, Queen of the Gods, the Guardian of the Atlantean Pantheon, and wife to Apostolos."

A great many of the Olympians were stunned. Those who had known him through Artemis were suddenly afraid. This was a god, and a man, who had been treated so horrifically that even these gods had nightmares of it. Parts of his life had been used as a cautionary threat of what could happen to a wayward child, or worshiper. That Apostolos was the one they knew as Acheron was amazing. That he found love, and trust, that was simply phenomenal! One by one, they went to one knee, and bowed their heads. All except Zeus. Zeus was livid. One moment he looked like a rabid dog, the next he was caught in a mid-air leap, and not moving, just hanging in the air.

"I am done here. I hope and pray that I never have to return. A simple restoration of balance is what was needed; please don't make it necessary again." Nylli looked over the gathering with such sadness that many began to cry. She moved with grace to where the Atlanteans sat, with Savitar close by. "Come and go from Olympus as needed. Enjoy your new powers, bestow the others where appropriate." She looked directly at Savitar. "How is the surf today?"

Savitar smiled. "I'm sure we can find some good swells."

Nylli leaned in close, so that their audience was contained to only those close by. She put her hand on his face, to send him an image as she spoke. "I'm sure many swells are to be found. Some on land, and some on sea."

Savitar let out a delighted chuckle. "Come then, little one. Let's go restore your balance too!"

Again, I don't own anything created by the great author Goddess herself, Sherrilyn Kenyon. I just flash into her universe and play for a bit.

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