Eris knocked on Ares door at dawn. She heard growling coming from inside and smiled. Feeling bold she pushed the door open, and slipped inside. She found the war god deliciously rumpled in his sheets. Eris was further emboldened by the sight she walked to the edge of the bed and sat on it. Ares didn't stir so she leaned down to inhale his scent. Her lips were a breath above his when his eyes snapped open. They were blood red, a clear sign of his anger.

"Do you wish to live?" He asked as his massive hand enclosed around her throat. She squeaked in the affirmative. He threw her on to the only couch he had left. "Then I suggest that you never do that again."

"I have.….. my report." She whimpered and lifted a scroll weakly.

"Keep in mind Eris that if I wished for you to be in my bed you would be there and I don't take kindly to you inviting yourself to it." He took the scroll gently and calmed down. "Now is there anything I need to know about you report?"

"Artemis said that she wants you to forget." Ares swore and broke the last vase in his room.

"What! She wants me to forget! That, that …………..she's crazy! How can I forget! She has my…." He broke off remembering Eris was in the room. "I'm going to train. And break things, go find someone to put new furniture and…stuff" He waved his head vaguely at his room. "Have it done by the time I return." He rushed from the room furious. Forget! How could he forget, she was holding his heart in the palm of her hand and she wanted him to ignore the ache he felt. He couldn't he wouldn't.

"Ares?" Athena said her voice breaking through his thoughts.

"Uh? What? Athena how did you get here?"

"Well I came out of Father's head many centuries ago." He growled in frustration , she smiled "I was here when you came in muttering. Something on your mind?"

"Only swords" He picked up to broad ones and tossed one in her direction. "You game?" Their battle was heated both working through their frustration concerning a certain set of twins.

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Apollo walked hand in hand with his twin. He was still angry with Ares, in his opinion none of this would have happed if he had stayed away from his little sister. Artemis felt his hand tighten around hers and she knew what he was thinking.

"Apollo, you have to stop sulking."

"Sulking? Me? Now what would I have to sulk about?"

"Oh I don't know maybe a certain incident in question and a certain war god have got you underwear in a twist?" She smiled when his hand tightened around hers. "Come now dear brother, you don't have to worry, he couldn't possibly take me away from you. I have to stay away from him for his own good so we will be together forever. So stop it already." He frowned

"I am not sulking, and why on earth would you bring up the possibility of losing you? Now I will be tortured with those horrid thoughts every night from here on out. We will never discuss your leaving ever again, understood?" She smiled, nodded and received a firm kiss on the mouth from her brother before they continued on their walk.

Both of our spies watched this display and were very confused no one had even considered the Gemini had a romantic relationship. Our spies left their hiding place to return to their masters with the news. Eris ran faster then she had ever before. Arriving to Ares room only to find it empty, she panicked momentarily before she remembered he was training. She then rushed to the courtyard where she hoped to be.

"You'll have to do better than that!" Athena shouted as Ares jabbed at her middle only for it to disappear.

"Light on our feet today are we? Normally you lumber around as though you've got led in your sandals." Ares taunted effectively slowing Athena down so he could knock her sword from her hand.

"Shoot! (lame I know ; } ) Fine you win. Let me up." He moved from over her looking up and noticing Eris for the 1st time.

"What do you want? Can't you see I'm busy?" Ares barked as Athena looked for the bow staffs so they could fight again.

"Well I have something to report." Eris glanced at Athena meaningfully.

"Fine I know when three's a crowd." Athena turned to Ares "I'll meet you back here after lunch."

Ares nodded as she left then replaced his sword. He stared at Eris then turned on his heel and headed to his room. He knew she would follow he didn't even bother to look behind him. Entering his room he appraised the repairs and sat on his couch. Eris moved to sit next to him and he holds up his hand.

"Remain standing. You have been far too comfortable with me lately. Almost as if you have forgotten that you life is ensured only because I allow it." Ares eyed her coolly as she stood rigidly. "Now, what do you have to report?"

"Apollo and Artemis seem to have a romantic relationship."

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"Mother I have much to discuss with you." Eros announced.

"Now is hardly the time can't you see that I'm busy." Aphrodite caressed the cheek of the male beside her. Mommy will talk with you later."

"Mother I must insist!" Eros spoke out, one or the rare time he didn't instantly bend to his mother's will.

This had his mother none too please and she eased herself out of bed wrapping a sheet around her nakedness. She walked to her son as though a predator stalking its prey. After reaching him she slapped him hard across the face.

"Never disobey me! Now go, I will summon you when I wish to see you again. Until then stay out of my sight.

Defeated, bruised, shocked Eros left her. He wouldn't come to her rooms unless summoned again.

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"You are lying." Ares said far too coolly for Eris liking.

"I would never lie to you my lord. I saw him kiss her."

"Did she resist?" Eris shook her head. "How long?"

"Seconds. But what does it matter? Why not just tell me what it is she took from you and I will find it. Why must I keep tabs on her daily affairs?"

"Do you question me Eris?" She shook her head again wishing he would just strike he or something. At least she understood the angry war god. The calm one unnerved her. "Do you wish to seek another to serve?"

"No my lord. I live to serve you."

"If you live to serve me , then why do you question me?" He took a step toward her. She stepped back.

'I didn't mean to question you, my lord, I only wanted to understand better that I may be of the most use to you." He stepped toward her again and she retreated further her back against the wall.

"Never question me again." He commanded be for went in for the killing blow.

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Artemis wondered the halls aimlessly. She needed time away from Apollo. Her path took her by Ares room and giving into a whim she peeked inside. She regretted it instantly. Inside she saw Eris pinned against wall lip lock with Ares. They appeared to be locked in the most passionate embrace. Artemis ran as fast as her feet could carry her. Bumping into Apollo along the way she clung to him for dear life. Just because she had promised to not be jealous didn't mean that she wanted to see the others he would surely take.

"Promise me you will never leave me." She pleaded between sobs.

"I promise."

He carried to her room and laid her down in bed. He would stay with her for now. Then when she let go of him he was going to kill Ares.

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Leigh: Back again.

Conscience: And with more violence.

Leigh: Necessary violence. You always forget that. I wouldn't write it if it didn't move the story along.

Conscience: Liar. She could have just as easily given him a stern talking to.

Leigh: Naked!? Are you kidding me!

Conscience: We're going to fight about this aren't we?

Leigh: Yep! *Picks up two swords and tosses one to Conscience* Ready?

Conscience: Um..Leigh is a little mad right now so um..review please!

Leigh: *Charges* Ahhh!

Conscience: Yikes! *Runs away*

Leigh: *Laughs manically chasing after her*