Having said that he will only be just visiting Persephone really did the trick. The three of them spent every second together even letting Eros sleepover their room that night until the dreaded sun started to rise as Hermes and Persephone were at the palace doors. Winter was on its way so it was time for Persephone to return to the Underworld.

The family were saying their last goodbye. "Take your time," Hermes said knowing how hard it was especially for Aphrodite.

"Now you behave when you are with Persephone alright? Make sure you keep warm, It's a bit chilly there." Aphrodite was off going on about precaution as Hephaestus was holding him.

"My Lord and Lady, do not worry I will take care of him and will not let any danger come upon him."

"Thank you so much, Persephone. Please do also take care of yourself as well. Dark times are coming upon us." Aphrodite said. In the past, the two deities could not see eye to eye but as time goes by those walls slowly came down.

"Goodbye mummy! Goodbye Hephaestus!" Eros said as he went over to hold Hermes and Persephone's hands.

"Bye, darling!" Aphrodite was tearing.

The Messenger God flew off and the couple went back inside the palace. It now truly feels empty and the anxiousness and fear were starting to set in.

"I need to go back to the forge," Hephaestus said as he knew the list of weapons would have tripled. "Would you like to follow me." Aphrodite nodded as there were nothing much to be done at home might as well be useful somewhere else.

The forge was hot work was at full force, the Cyclops has done as much as they could. Hephaestus stacked and laid out swords and shields outside for the Gods to pick up. Aphrodite notices just one sword kept on the workbench while she was cleaning up after her husband. She grabbed it and unsheathe it, it was the most beautiful sword she has ever laid eyes on. The hilt was made of bronze and was encrusted with gems and little dots of what seems to be diamonds.

"It's called a Xiphos," Hephaestus said behind her.

"I think I would know what this is Hephaestus. Who owns this magnificent creation?"

"Well, its actually for you." Hephaestus wipe his hands away from oil and soot. "I know that you do not like violence and that you are never a one who would go into a fight but this would be something to protect you."

"Darling! It's so nice of you to do this it is truly a work of art but I don't even know how to use it this."

"I will teach you. Come on outside!"

He leads her out to the open area, he went over the basic moves and how to hold the sword properly. It wasn't much but at least there was something she could do before help comes. For someone who didn't have any experience, Aphrodite was quick in catching up. It was soon going to be noon when suddenly Hermes sounded the alarm. The horn was heard for miles and miles.

"Hephaestus?" Aphrodite turned to look at her husband frightened face which was becoming more of a stern look.

"We must get you to safety!" He grabbed her arm and lead her to the main hall where they would normally have council meetings. The walls were padded with what seems to be clouds but the Gods knew that it was far from it. Hera and Demeter were already there waiting in the centre of the room.

"The wall has already been padded, you should be safe here! Whatever happens, you run! When this place falters, you run and don't look back! Find another place to stay!" Hephaestus announce but was mostly looking at Aphrodite.

"Where will you be?" Aphrodite held onto his hand tightly.

"Don't worry I would be where they need me to be. Most likely near the forge, when all this is done I'll come and find you." He placed the sword in her hands. "Remember to hold it with both hands, try to avoid going to fights. Everything will be alright." He continued.

"Promise me everything will be alright?" She looked at him. All he could do was cupped her face and kiss her forehead. Nodding towards his mother and the Goddess of Harvest before leaving the hall to screams and chaos. Both Goddess had always despised Hephaestus because of the way he looks but seeing him now has changed their perspective a little.

Mount Olympus was in total chaos, it was hectic with everyone running around to get into position. Hephaestus rushed to the forge to get his hammer and bid the Cyclops good luck. He walked out and saw that Zeus was standing high up near the cliffs and looking down at the approaching enemy. Hephaestus walked towards him and stood next to his father to see the overwhelming power of the Titans.

"I remember the day like it was yesterday when we both were at this very spot," Zeus said without looking up. "You were so... so..."

"Hideous." Hephaestus simply stated knowing what his father is talking about, he didn't even feel any pain well not anymore.

"I am truly sorry for what I have done to you. I failed as a parent." Zeus continued.

"It's no matter especially now." Creating a moment of silence except for the sound of soft breeze coming in.

"They have grown stronger. much, much stronger." the king of Gods started. "But even with such power and strength, they could not have escaped that hell hole."

"What do you mean my Lord?"

"They had help."

The Titans had started their climb up the rocky slope of Mount Olympus as arrows and spear were being fired at them. Athena was leading and directing the archers while Ares was with the other Gods waiting at the gates. Zeus smites anyone that came near the gates, Hephaestus had left and followed the orders of the Athena to stay near the forge where the Cyclops are trying to keep up with Zeus's need for more thunderbolts. There were too many of them when some of them were able to break down the gates and all hell let loose. It was now hand to hand combat the Gods were trying their best to push back the enemy but seems that all is lost.

Swarming in like a deadly plague they started to head towards the centre of Olympus main hall. Mercilessly attacking the door, windows and walls, with such velocity part of the wall came tumbling down letting them into the three goddesses hiding inside. One of the Titans tried to grab Hera but his arms were completely cut off. Aphrodite tried to hold back the monster while Hera could run away until a loud giant smash rippled through the floor. Hephaestus had reached just in time and smashed his hammer onto the ground, projecting the Titans away.

He helped all three goddesses to flee to his palace away from the fight when at the corner of his eye he saw something that sent chills down his spine. "No!"