Happy family
As the weeks passed Zeus and Hera gradually got into a routine which meant Ilthiya was with one of them all the time. The other Gods and Goddess got used to Ilthiya being around which included sitting in on council meetings, as well as being at other important events. They also had to get used to Sapphire being there constantly as Hera wasn't taking any chances. It soon became apparent to Hera that Ilthiya and Sapphire would be close as the cat was always around, never putting in a cross would. Ilthiya was three weeks old when Zackaron came to call as he and Hera talked he said.
"Seeing as it's a nice day how about the three of us go take a short trip to Draco's cove, understand if you don't want to".
"That sounds a lovely idea Zeus is out all day and we are not doing anything, Zack I trusts you completely nothing can happen when we are with you, anyway Ilthiya would enjoy it" she replied looking at her daughter curled up in Zack's tale.
Leaving a note for Zeus encase he came home early the three set off, with Hera and Ilthiya riding on Zacks back. As they flew Zackaron updated Hera on the goings on at Dragons point, which proved to be very entertaining to listen to, in turn Hera related the tales of Olympus. To the delight of both Ilthiya enjoyed flying and didn't cry once happy to lie on Zack's back. Draco's cove as a large area where to God of Dragons Draco had been born; Draco had been the first dragon and had fought along side Zeus in the battle with the titans. Draco had brought the dragons together upon his death Zeus had made him a constellation for all the work he had done and he had proved himself a hero fighting the Titians.
The three enjoyed the time at the cove as dragon families with young dragons were there as well as teenagers out for some fun. Most of the time was spent in the water as dragons can swim very well. At first Hera was nervous about leaving Ilthiya under the care of Amber but warmed up after a while. Diving in Hera felt free the water embracing her without a second thought she changed into a mermaid with a long pink tail. She and Zack played in the water for hours with Ilthiya joining them when she was wake. Sitting on Zacks back Hera let her tail trail in the water smiling as Ilthiya looked around. The time flew and before they knew it, it was 7pm.
"Better get you both home it's late don't want your husband to worry".
"Your right he will be starting to get concerned by now".
The three flew back through the sky the hot sun still up as per normal in summer. Arriving at Olympus they found Zeus waiting.
"Back at last I was beginning to worry where you two were".
"Sorry we lost track of time Zack took us to Draco's cove and we met some other dragons" Hera replied.
A few nights later Zeus and Hera were lying on their bed playing with Ilthiya who was laid on her back smiling up at her parents. Gazing down at her, they daggled chain for her to catch.
"You're so sweet and adorable I can't imagine life without you, your big brother thinks the world of you" Hera said.
"You've turned things upside down princess as beautiful as your mother".
Ilthiys grappled hold of both their fingers her sapphire eyes gazing up at them smiling happily. When she began to cry Hera gently put her to her breast then Zeus wrapped his strong arms around both allowing Hera to lie back against the pillows.
"She won't be finished for a while it will be some time before we can sleep, you need it more then me especially after today. I understand if you want to sleep I am not expecting you to stay awake".
"I want to watch my two roses to me this is beautiful tired or not a few more minuets won't make much difference. But your right I am tired, those two were at it hammer and tongs today they were acting like children".
"You know what their like when have they ever gotten on? When will they get on?"
"The other side of never".
Ilthiya was a month old when Hercules came to call as they talked Zeus brought up a topic that had been on his mind.
"Its coming up to the anniversary of the attack was wondering what you were planning to celebrate the victory, thought about a celebration all day you know the kind".
"Had really thought about it Father its major so an all day celebration could be cool gods mixing with mortals, races, games massive party, music that kind of thing".
"This would take a bit of organising with the mortal authorities and gods but it could easily work," replied Hera.
From her cradle Ilthiya heard the conversation and cried for attention, Hera picked her up and brought her over to where they were talking.
"Wow she's grown since last time I saw her bet she has you both wrapped around her finger".
"Not quit but give her a few years and she will have your father. Do you want to hold her?"
"Me? You must be mad I'd drop her or do something wrong".
"No you won't I trust you, came here".
Hera handed Ilthiya to a very nervous Hercules after a few moments he got used to it, looking at her children Hera smiled happily.
"She likes you I don't know about your father but she will defiantly have you doing what she wanted given time".
"Well sweetie you know how men are when it comes to beautiful girls and with you for her mothers she's going to be a real beauty in a couple of years."
The talking lasted well into the night with stories being told and Hercules being updated on the feud between Ares and Athena.
The next couple of weeks past without major incident the odd smiting and war but nothing major took place. Zeus, Hera and Ilthiya were laid in bed late at night; Ilthiya had just been fed and was having a cuddle, when a load knocking came at the bedroom door.
"Sorry but I must speak with you" came Hermes's voice.
Zeus and Hera exchanged worried looks and let him in nearly tripping over Sapphire in the process.
"Hate to intrude but we got a major problem Typhone with attacking towns with his misses and some of their kids. Teaching them how to terrorise people doing a fantastic job, you're the only one who can defeat him Big Z".
"I'm going to murder him he needs sorting out once and for all that goes for the lot of them. I have to go try and be back before morning," replied Zeus kissing the pair.
Left alone Hera listened to her husband going out of the house then pulled the covers over herself and Ilthiya. Lying there Hera gazed at her daughter thinking of how different thinks were this time with Ilthiya, reaching up Ilthiya took her mothers finger.
"It's nice to be alone with you sweetheart as much as I love your father it's nice, I am so lucky to have you in my life. You were the most wonderful surprise ever I had wanted another baby but to find out three months after the attack. I love playing and being with you, I never had a chance with your brother he was stolen away from me. Nothing is more important to me to me then you; I love just having you with me even if you are asleep or in your cradle. I'll never let anything happen to you if it can be prevented by angle. Daddy calls you his princess and you are we are King and Queen of the Gods. You like this don't you? Well it is late so we had better get some sleep, night".
Some hours later Zeus arrived home to find Hera and Ilthiya laying next to each other, smiling he whispered.
"My two roses I love you both so much".