Chapter 5 - Final Chapter

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DISCLAIMER: I obviously do not own Greek Mythology :P Harvey Brown is RedFluffyBanana's character (i do have her permission to use him)

"My deepest apologies about that" Demeter said "Ceres does that sometimes, just popping out without my consent, it's so rude. Please continue with what you were saying and ignore anything that she said"

"Actually it's quite important for me to here the thoughts and opinions of both personalities if I am to successfully help you" Harvey said

Harvey saw a flash of anger in Demeter's eye and he was worried that he had said the wrong thing, but it soon faded and Demeter sighed.

"I suppose your right" she said "but I try so hard to suppress that side of me, I do hate it so. How can Ceres not care about poor Kore, trapped in the underworld for half a year? I feel horrible now that she has once again returned to my heartless brother down there. Ceres just doesn't understand how I feel."

"Maybe she feels the same way" Harvey said "Maybe Ceres just wants you to understand how she feels about Kore and the whole situation"

"I don't think . . ." Demeter's head dropped once again and Harvey realised that Ceres had come out once more.

"Sorry about that" Ceres said "it was hard to suppress that bitch, how dare she interrupt me when I was in the middle of the conversation it was just so . . . . how rude of Ceres, I was talking then, I won't let her get out so easily next . . . it's time that I fought back and stopped Demeter from being the dominant one, I'll . . . never let Ceres out again, she doesn't understand, poor Kore she . . . stupid Persephone, she's so pathetic and . . . so kind and innocent, I wish I could just hug her and . . . I'd rather hug a snake, I can't believe that . . . stop this Ceres, I'm in control here . . . no your not, your just a . . . cow . . . bitch . . . sissy . . . slag . . ."

"STOP!!!!" Harvey yelled at the top of his voice. His brain hurt, he was so horribly confused. He had just seen a goddess arguing with herself and he had found it very hard to work out which personality was saying what. Demeter/Ceres turned and looked at him, eyebrows raised.

"I'm sorry for my outburst" Harvey apologised, "but I'm only mortal after all, I can't keep up with an argument like that. Now can I please speak to Demeter?" Demeter/Ceres nodded, closed her eyes, and when she opened them again Harvey knew he was speaking to the personality who had first appeared in his room.

"I'm sorry" Demeter apologised "I won't let that happen again. Usually I can suppress Ceres, but I've been quite emotional lately so she's been coming out more often"

"I'm afraid that's where you've been going wrong" Harvey said

"I beg your pardon?" Demeter glared at Harvey

"I don't mean to offend you" Harvey said quickly, "but you can't keep suppressing Ceres, after all, she is another part of you."

"Then what should I do?" Demeter asked

"Well" Harvey said, looking at his notes and making sure he had an effective solution, "To begin with you need to have a calm conversation with . . . well . . . yourself. By that I mean with Ceres. You don't have to agree with each other, but you must come to an understanding or your problems will only get worse. She must understand how close you feel to Kore and how you wish to protect her, but you in turn must also understand how Ceres wishes to be free and may find Kore irritating. After that, you must sort out this problem with Kore. I know you feel as if you must be protective, and you only want what's best for her, but you cannot continue smothering her."

"But . . ." Demeter started to protest

"Please let me finish" Harvey knew he was being very bold cutting Demeter off, as she could kill him instantly, but he was relying on her promise to Artemis that she wouldn't harm him. "So you must sit down and talk to Kore when she next comes home. As well as that, I believe it would do you some good to talk to your brothers Zeus and Hades. You should tell them your feelings and explain to them how they hurt and betrayed you, but you must also see things from their perspective. Zeus may not have prevented Hades from taking Kore, but you must understand that he did not want to cause trouble between himself and Hades. Also, Hades may have been in the wrong to take Kore without even talking to you, but you have to realise that he was in love, and that people often do not think straight when they are in love and do irrational things. So talk to yourself, your daughter and your brothers and try to sort things out. This is all the advice I have to give, the rest is up to you"

There was silence for a minute before Demeter began to nod slowly.

"I see the wisdom in what you say" she said "Thank you Harvey Brown, Artemis was right to recommend you. I will be going now, I have much to do. Goodbye."

And with that she was gone. Harvey sighed and slumped into his comfortable brown chair. Today had been a long day and he was looking forward to getting home and going to sleep. He got up and went to look out the window. Night had fallen. He suddenly glimpsed something moving in the dark. He peered closer, trying to see what it was. Then suddenly it appeared right in front of him, a large owl, wings spread out, eyes wide. Harvey exclaimed in surprise, falling backwards into a heap on the floor. He soon realised that he was sprawled at someone's feet. He slowly looked up to see a tall, wise looking woman peering down upon him. The owl he had seen outside was perched on her shoulder. Harvey recognised the woman as Athena, goddess of wisdom and war. Harvey sighed. The night was not over yet.

THE END

Note: I am not going to do 'A session with Athena', but have set it up so that RedFluffyBanana can do it if she wants to, so keep an eye out for that :D