Chapter 6

Athena stared at herself in front of the mirror for 10 minutes. She is wearing her best dress, the one that is showing her curves and gentleness. Her hair is flowing freely, not her typical hairdo which is always clipped up due to her being the goddess of war. She decided not to wear any armor or even bring her sword with her. She's not going to war..she's going to a wedding, her own wedding. No one knew about this, not even Artemis. Athena doesnt want every ones attention but after this, for sure, all the eyes are on her and his soon to be husband. Its still silly to think that Ares, her mortal enemy and rival will be her husband, hours from now.

A knocked on the door signaled her to get ready. She put some lipstick on and powder to her face before opening the door. Ares is not wearing his armos suit as well. He is wearing a suit that fits him. He offered his arms and she wrapped her arms around his.

"You look beautiful Princess."

"You look handsome too."

"As always." Athena laughed at him and they hopped on his chariot, ready to go. When they arrived, Hecate, Thanatos and the fates are waiting for them.

"Athena, are you so sure about this? You still have an option to back out." Hecate said, smiling at the beautiful goddess.

"Your father will not approve of this" Thanatos then added.

"Come on guys, don't scare my princess. She might back out." Ares said trying to hide his nervousness by joking. He's actually nervous that Athena might back out of this wedding. She might realized that she doesnt want this..want him. He will be heartbroken when that happened.

"No, I'm sure about this. I'll do this."

The fates then started the ceremony. Ares pulled out a pair of gold rings as part of their union. They exchanged the godly vows of being bound together while wearing the rings.

"And today, I'm bound to you Ares. You will be my companion for the rest of my life. You will be the wine to my glass and be the light of my life. I, Athena accepts you to be my husband, a part of life, a part of my heart and soul."

"Now we pronounced you, as man and wife." The fates said. As part of the ritual, the husband should kiss the bride as sealed to their marriage.

"I am so lucky to have you, Athena." Ares kisses her lips and she kisses him back.

"Thank you, Ares."

"My pleasure, Princess."

After the wedding, Ares and Athena said their goodbyes to the Fates, Hecate and Thanatos. They ride the chariot back to Mount Olympus.

"So princess, where do you want to go? It's our honeymoon so we have to go to somewhere special. What do you think?"

"I still don't want to go back to Olympus, if you don't mind. Do you have a secret hide out where we can stay for a while?" Athena asked smiling at the man beside her. Husband. Ares is her husband now.

"Okay, I know where to go. Just enjoy the ride."

Its been a roller coaster ride for Athena, literally. Ares is a very careless driver. Her knuckles are turning white due to her strong grip at the chariot. Holy styx, this is the man she marry. She's not used to this kind of driving, Apollo and other Gods are careful when it comes to driving chariots but Ares, he literally doesnt care. Literally. When Ares parked the chariot near a small house inside a forest she's not aware of, she thank all the gods that they arrived safely.

"Home sweet home, babe."

"Yeah so sweet. Next time, can I drive the chariot? I almost puked due to your careful driving."

"Oh, I'm sorry babe. Next I'll be more careful."

Athena rollled her eyes while Ares can't help but grin to his wife. Wife! Finally, the love of his life is now his wife, Ares thought.

"Should I carry you inside like what newly weds do?" Ares said, teasing the goddess who is now staring at the door of the small house.

"Don't you dare, Ares." she said smiling.

"Oh, I dare." Ares then picked her up, kicked the door to open and put her on the bed, Athena can't help but giggle. When was the last time she giggled this much? Long time ago, she can no longer remember.

"Now we're here. What should we do, my wife?" Ares hands are now travelling from her feet to her inner tighs. Nervousness flowing inside Athena's veins. She know Ares, he is one of the most sexually active gods on Mount Olympus, next to his father. It is not impossible that sex is the one thing running on his mind right now. She bite her lower lips and tried to still her breathing.

Ares can feel that his wife is nervous. She's so cute, he thought. Ares has been waiting for this time all his godly life but still..he needs her permission. He then stop touching her and kiss her lips gently, her eyes are close and mouth slightly open after the kiss.

"You are beautiful." Ares whispered, Athena then open her eyes slowly. Grey eyes met his browns and she smiled at him.

"I'm no Aphrodite, but thank you."

"Oh come on, you're more beautiful than Aphrodite. And please let's not ruin our day arguing who's beautiful or not. In my eyes, my wife is the most beautiful goddess in the whole olympus." She chuckled and he did as well.

"I thought you want to..consumate the marriage." She asked her husband trying to hide the nervousness on her voice.

"Nah, you're not yet ready but we have all day, my wife. We're not sure if I can keep my hands away from you. Let's see." He winked and left her inside the room. "What do you want to eat? I'll bring it." he added.

Athena let out the breathe she's been holding. Why does she feel like this..she feels..nervous yet happy and..hot at the same time. Ares is very good at this seduction thing, that's why all the goddess and nymphs is crawling at his feet just to kiss his lips. And she..no need to crawl as he is hers already. Lucky her, right?