Chapter 9
"Oh Hermes, love. That tickles." Artemis and Hermes is cuddling after they made love. Artemis is indeed lovestruck, all she can think of is how lucky she is to have Hermes on her side. The feeling is mutual for Hermes, he will do everything to make his wife the happiest Goddess on Olympus.
While they are about to sleep, someone knocked on the door.
"Who is that?!" Hermes asked not wanting to get out of the bed to open the door.
"Lord Hermes, Lord Zeus is calling for a council meeting. They are inviting you and Lady Artemis to join."
He look at his wife and Artemis smiled at him.
"I want to stay too, love. But, do we have a choice?" Artemis then stood up and wore her dress. "Come on, maybe Father is missing us."
On Apollo's temple, he is playing lyre for his wife. Eris insisted that their child enjoys his music before going to sleep. Eris yawned and closes her eyes when someone knocked on their door. Apollo opened it, one of Zeus servants showed up.
"Lord Zeus is inviting both of you to join the council meeting tonight. Its important." before Apollo can answer, the servant flew away.
"Did he tell you the reason?" Eris asked.
"No, but he told me its important. You can sleep if you want to, I'll just tell father you need to rest."
"No its okay, Apollo. I'll join the meeting."
The servants then visited the underworld to deliver Zeus message. Persephone and Hades have an idea on what the council meeting is all about but they decided to keep their mouth shut. One by one the Gods and Goddesses enter the council room.
First to enter is Apollo and Eris, second is the newly wed, Hermes and Artemis. Next to join them is Aphrodite and Hephaestus, then Hestia, Demeter, Poseidon, Dionysius, and last to enter is the King and Queen of Underworld. Zeus then commanded the guards to close the room.
"Wait, Athena and Ares is not yet here." Artemis said.
"That's the reason of this meeting, Artemis. Now, Zeus. Start." Hera said.
Hades is smiling and Persephone can't help but laugh that caught all of the Gods attention.
"Sorry." she said trying to supress her laugh.
Zeus looked at them one by one before opening his mouth to speak.
"I don't want to disturb anyone at this point of the day as I know every one is about to take a rest. But just so you know, Athena is missing for a week now. She's not in Olympus nor in Underworld and the Sea...and as you can see, Ares is not here as well. Like Athena, he is missing for a week too. Is anyone here have an idea on their whereabouts?"
"Maybe they are just...training?" Dionysius said and they laugh except Zeus.
"Or maybe they are just sparring or fighting each other like what they always do." Hermes added that makes them laugh harder.
"Stop! This is not a funny matter!" Zeus shouted that makes them all stop. "This is serious! Ares and Athena is missing. You all know how Ares wanted to win a battle against Athena. What if...he killed her?"
"We're Gods, we don't die." Demeter said still laughing at Dionysius and Hermes joke.
"That's not the point. Ares will do everything to win against Athena, even if it means hurting her or...claiming her body!" Zeus said so Hera hold his hand to calm him down.
"He will not do that. Ares know that if he tried to hurt your grey eyed princess, you will kill him. He will not do that." Hera said. Minutes passed and no one is saying a single word. Hades was about to say something when a nymph enter the council room. She bowed to the Gods and greeted them a good night.
"She told us she know where Athena and Ares is hiding" one of the guards said.
The nymph is nervous but she needs to do this for her family. Zeus promised every one who can search for Athena and Ares's whereabouts a pot of Gold. She will do this for her family.
"Speak, if you will tell us the truth you'll have the prize but if you tell us lie, i'll kill you." the king of olympus threathened the woman.
"She's in the forest near the portal of mortal realm. Lady Athena is with Ares and they are..living together."
No one is saying a single thing, they are all suprised with the nymphs revelation.
"That's not true." Hera said. Zeus asked her to shut up.
"What else?" they can all hear the darkness on Zeus voice.
"And..they..are..they are married."
"Hera can you give me the mirror of truth. Now!" Hera handed him the mirror and Zeus said some chants and in just a minute, the mirror revealed Athena and Ares kissing each other, naked. Athena is laughing while Ares is whispering words to her ears. Zeus then throw the mirror. Lightnings and thunders can be heard outside the room.
"Bring them here. Now!" -
Athena is clinging at Ares while he's thrusting faster and harder while they make love. His sweat is now dripping from his forehead that makes him hot and gorgeous for Athena. She can feel it again, the rush of heat in her body, ready to explode.
"Ares...oh love...oh love."
"I'm near Athena."
"Me too..oh."
In just a minute both of them scream their orgasm and kissing each other while trying to calm their breathing. Ares then kissed her forehead and cuddled her to sleep.
"Goodnight my princess. I love you." before they can close their eyes, Apollo and Hermes entered their room. Ares then wrapped Athena's body with blanket. They are both shocked to see their brothers smiling at them.
"We don't want to disturb you love birds, but you know how father can be so annoying when it comes to his order." Hermes said.
"How'd you know we're here?" Athena asked.
"Its a very long story. Now, let's go?" Apollo answered. "My wife is waiting for me, if you don't mind."
"Sure just...let us wear some clothes first." she said. Its going to be a long night, a very long night Ares thought. Hermes and Apollo asked them to ride Apollo's chariot but Ares insisted they ride his. Athena requested if Apollo can drive instead of Ares. He glared at his wife but nodded anyway. While they are travelling back to Olympus, Hermes and Apollo can't help but ask if they are truly married.
"When, where, why, how?" They chuckled at Hermes question.
"When, a week ago. Where , at the river styx, why, well..why not? How, a long story" Ares answered for him and his wife.
"You both know the consequences of this marriage. If you only see Father's face when he found out. Even Hera can't calm him down." Apollo said. "Speaking of Zeus, welcome back to Olympus."
They get out of the chariot and walk towards Zeus temple where the Olympians are waiting for them. Athena is shaking from nervousness but Ares hold her hand. She smiled at him and he smiled back.
"I told you, Princess. I got your back." Ares said.
"Don't worry Athena. We're here for you." Hermes and Apollo added. When the council room opened, they are welcome by Zeus who is holding a lightning bolt on his hand.
"Welcome back, princess." He greeted with a smile. She can feel that he is mad, so mad.
"Father." she said unable to look at his face.