Ilthiya was three months old when Hera entered her room singing to herself, in a dress of pure white. It was the first anniversary of the titan's defeat and Hercules becoming a true Hero. An all day celebration was tacking place starting with a speech and parade mid morning. As on all formal occasions all gods and goddesses were in white dress, togas or silver armour, and Ilthiya was no exception in a beautiful dress with short sleeves she looked very pretty.
Assembled in the palace Zeus gave the gods the rundown on the events and the parts they would play.
"Just a word of warning if I hear that there has been any trouble then the perpetrators and any involved will catch it hot, its Hercules day so I want no trouble. Have no problem with you drinking or gambling just as long as no fights break out. Also lads mind your behaviour around the ladies don't want Hera or Aphrodite to hear about males not treating them right or getting them pregnant. As long as nothing untoward happens then I'm happy or course if the girls are happy with how things are going then no problems either be sensible".
The parade proved to be a great success with "Titians" being drawn through the streets in cages, Hercules riding Pegasus with Meg behind him both in their best. Reaching the main square they met the gods, where Zeus made a speech.
"Today we celebrate the defeat of the titans and my sons triumph over Hades' for it was he who set them free. If not for my son then Hades would have taken over Olympus and earth would be in chaos. Megare died to allow my son the live she pushed him out of the way of a column falling on him, with hindsight and after some deliberation the gods have decide that if not for her the Hades would have won. For this we elevate Megare to goddess and my son to his proper place as a god".
The crowed gasped as the pair changed.
"Father thank you for this"
"Thank you I don't know what to say" stammered Meg.
"You both deserve this both earned it, this wasn't done lightly be happy" replied Zeus.
"Your father is right you have both earned this it takes true love to sacrifice your life for someone you hardly know" replied Hera.
As if to show Meg that she belonged on Olympus Ilthiya grabbed her dress tightly, laughing Hercules took her in his arms. All the gods and goddesses came over to congratulate the pair, as did Phil and Hercules adopted parents. This proved to be a little tense at first as neither set had met before but the seven were soon chatting happily together. Ilthiya lay against Hera enjoying the attention from all.
"So this is you kid sis she's a pretty as you described her, ow!" said Phil as Ilthiya had juts pulled his beard hard.
The party lasted well into the night as there was a great feast flowed by dancing, as she danced Hera caught sight of Zackaron going up to Demeter who was minding Ilthiya.
"Hello Ilthiya nice night" he said flowed by Demeter's scream.
Walking over Hera intervened before there was trouble she said.
"Demeter Zack isn't going to harm you he only came over the see Ilthiya as you can see she isn't scared of him".
"Moms right Zack's a decent dragon saved my hide once" said Hercules coming over.
Soon Zack, Hercules and Hera were chatting happily together on various topics as the wine had loosened the tongs of both the males. With the night out came the stars and the muses performed the entertainment. Gods and mortals danced together in celebration for that night they were equals. Hera could tell that some of the gods had listened to Zeus warning and some hadn't by the number missing from the square. Catching Hygea's eye Hera could tell that she would be busy come the next morning by the amount of alcohol consumed.
When the party ended Hera, Zeus, Ilthiya, Hercules and Meg went up to Olympus together. Zeus arm was around her with the other hand on his sons shoulder. Hercules and Meg gazed at the clouded city in amazement.
"I'm finally home with the girl of my dreams and my parents," said Hercules.
"At last we can be a family as we should have been all those years ago" said Hera.
"Yes the child of Olympus returns tonight a hero after 19 years and the second with her parents and brother. Both children home where they belong" said Zeus.
So in they went and Hercules the first child returned home and Ilthiya in her mothers arms after an exiting day.